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.
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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.
News, notices & prayer points - 10 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 - 10 October 2018
This week's reflection focuses on the way we speak. Let our words be pleasing to God in all circumstances.
Indonesia tsunami crisis: it gets personal for UnitingWorld
This past weekend an earthquake hit Central Sulawesi causing a tsunami in Palu. There have been more than 1,200 people killed and over 50,000 people displaced. UnitingWorld staff and partners have lost friends and loved ones too. Dr Sureka Goringe, National Director of UnitingWorld, has called for prayers and donations.
News & notices - 3 October 2018
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the Week - 3 October 2018
This week's reflection reminds us to love others, just as we are loved.
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Respecting the Polity of the Uniting Church
The President of the Uniting Church in Australia, Dr Deidre Palmer, distributed a pastoral letter to all members last week. The letter was not directly related to the New Times article, “A non-geographic Presbytery for SA?” but rather a reaction to conversations occurring outside the polity umbrella of the UCA.
News & notices - 26 September 2018
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the Week - 26 September 2018
This week's reflection reminds us that warm weather is on the way. Let us be reminded to share God's love with all - family, work, church & life.
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A non-geographic Presbytery for SA?
What would a non-geographical Presbytery look like for the South Australian Presbytery and Synod?
News & notices - 19 September 2018
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
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