Reflection of the week
This week's reflection focuses on the changing of the seasons and discerning what God is inviting in this particular "season" of your life.
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The fire living inside
Jesse Size will be ordained as a Deacon in the Uniting Church on Saturday 12 May, 2pm, at Port Augusta Uniting Church. In this article, Jesse shares his passion for breaking down barriers and his personal journey towards becoming a Deacon.
Important initiatives but short on heart
Stuart McMillan (President, Uniting Church in Australia) and Claerwen Little (National Director, UnitingCare Australia) weigh in on the 2018 federal budget, which was announced on Tuesday 8 May.
News & notices - 9 May 2018
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection includes a story from Betty, a member of a Uniting Church congregation in South Australia, and details the importance of following "nudges" from God.
News & notices - 2 May 2018
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Youth encouraged to “think small”
Live Life Loud, the ecumenical youth worship evening run annually at venues across South Australia, continues to grow each year. In 2018, the event will include seven huge regional events in June - all focussed on the theme "Think Small".
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection focuses on Philippians 4:4-7 and finding peaceful moments with God.
A must-read for ministry leaders
Rev Phil Gardner (Executive Officer, Pastoral Relations and Mission Planning) has written a review of Tim Hein’s new book, “Understanding sexual abuse: a guide for ministry leaders and survivors”, which was officially launched on Monday 30 April.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection focuses on Anzac Day (Wednesday 25 April, 2018).
The call of God comes into your life like…
In this reflective piece, Rev Prof Andrew Dutney uses the occurrence of Leadership Formation Day as an opportunity to explore the Annunciation and how the call of God enters people's lives.
News & notices - 25 April 2018
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Older people thriving at Walkerville
Earlier this year, Walkerville Uniting Church successfully applied for a grant to fund a comprehensive series of events and programs to be run throughout 2018 with the motto “Don’t just survive: thrive with age”.
It all started with a pumpkin seed
Over two huge days on 2 & 3 June, members of the Hawker community and beyond will gather for The Great Pumpkin Party. Bindy Taylor spoke to organiser Stef Teague from Hawker Uniting Church to find out more about this exciting, pumpkin-filled event.
Three leadership cop outs that sound spiritual, but aren’t
Canadian pastor, author and blogger Carey Nieuwhof will visit Seeds Uniting Church on Monday 7 May for GLS+ 2018. In this article, Carey writes about how some spiritual-sounding lines from leaders can be barriers to moving forward.
News & notices - 18 April 2018
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Aged care commission announced
Minister for Aged Care Ken Wyatt has announced a plan to establish a new Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission by 1 January, 2019. UnitingCare Australia has congratulated the Turnbull Government for creating the commission.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection focuses on changing seasons, Psalm 23, and the sustenance provided by God and through Scripture.
Journeying along the Murray
Uniting Church SA Moderator Rev Sue Ellis talks about her plans for the Living Water Tour, which will focus on eco-theology, intentional discipleship and Ngarrindjeri spirituality. The tour is geared towards Baby Boomers, but all people are invited.
News & notices - 11 April 2018
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
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