Reflection of the Week - 5 November 2019
This week's reflection gives thanks to silence.
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This week's reflection gives thanks to silence.
At the start of October White Ribbon Australia closed its doors after the company announced it was in liquidation. The White Ribbon movement - largest of its kind in the world - aims to engage men and boys in working to end male violence against women and girls. Uniting Communities’ Rev Peter McDonald, a long-time White Ribbon Ambassador, shares his thoughts on the organisation and its demise.
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
This week's reflection reminds us that Christian compassion and love extends past "boundaries" of race, country and culture.
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
This week's reflection reminds us to understand what we want from God.
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 2019 meeting.
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
This week's reflection reminds us to care for the poor.
Immigration is boosting the Christian population in Australia and the changing demographics affects the nature and dynamics of Christian communities. Are there lessons to be learned for the Uniting Church in South Australia?
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
This week's reflection reminds us to invest time in people.
On the first anniversary of the historic National Apology to Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse, congregations have been invited to mark the anniversary with a Liturgy of Acknowledgement and Lament.
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
This week's reflection reminds us about God's definition of being rich.
Frontier Services’ celebrates its birthday on Thursday 26 September. Here in South Australia a recent working party led by Bush Chaplain Rev Sunny Kadaparambil made a huge difference to residents of Manna Hill. It's a great example of how Frontier Services has been helping those in remote communities for more than a 100 years.
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
This week's reflection gives thanks to the warmth of God's love
The Global Climate Strike planned for Friday, 20 September is shaping up to be bigger than any that went before. Why are we (and just about everyone else on the planet) getting involved?
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.