News, Notices & Prayer points - 21 November 2018
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
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Reflection of the Week - 21 November 2018
This week's reflection reminds us that God's timing is always perfect.
From recipient to volunteer: Donna’s Christmas story
Donna was a mother in financial trouble. It was Christmas and she didn’t know how she was going to afford to bring any joy to her family. In desperation, she turned to UCare Gawler. This is her story.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 14 November 2018
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the Week - 14 November 2018
This week's reflection urges us to develop a "listening heart" so that we can show God's unconditional love to others.
Bumper November Presbytery & Synod meeting expected
A significant number of proposals have been submitted for presentation at this year’s November Presbytery & Synod Meeting. Read about these and more in this New Times online article.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 7 November 2018
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the Week - 7 November 2018
In this week's reflection we remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ as we also remember those who gave their lives in battle.
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Armistice Resource for Rememberance Day
This year sees the centenary celebrations of the Armistice that ended the fighting in the First World War. Defence Chaplain, Rev Sue Page, and the centre for Music, Liturgy and the Arts, have put together a wonderful resource for this occasion.
Standing Committee - October 2018 update
Standing Committee meeting updates are published to inform the wider Uniting Church SA community of the discussions, deliberations and decisions arising from each meeting of the Committee. This update refers to the recent October 2018 meeting.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 31 October 2018
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the Week - 31 October 2018
This week's reflection reminds us that we need to have compassion for all people, regardless of where they come from.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 24 October 2018
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
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Love in Action
The detaining of children and individuals in offshore detention cannot continue. The Uniting Church Moderator Rev Sue Ellis, provides ways for church members to express love in action to support those who desperately need it at this time
Reflection of the Week - 24 October 2018
This week's reflection reminds us to make our requests to Jesus responsibly.
Children being left behind
One in six Australians under the age of 14 live in poverty, with 26% of children in South Australia at risk of social exclusion.
News, notices & prayer points - 17 October 2018
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the Week - 17 October 2018
In this week's reflection, we are urged to care for the poor.
Pilgrim Uniting Church wins SA’s first Environmental Awards
Pilgrim Uniting Church became South Australia’s first faith community to be recognised for their environmental achievements.
National Apology Prayer
President Dr Deidre Palmer has written to members of the Uniting Church in Australia ahead of the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse on Monday 22 October.