Reflection of the week
This week's reflection focuses on taking time to refresh and serving those who are in need of refreshment.
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News & notices - 31 January 2018
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Filling a need in ageing Broadview
Many older people in Broadview are feeling disconnected. To meet this local need, Rev Ruthmary Bond and Broadview Uniting Church are aiming to grow their Community Morning initiative with the help of an Ageing and Wellness Grant.
Harley brings hope for healing
First Nations trauma expert Harley Eagle addressed members of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress at the 2018 National Conference held in Victoria from 13-18 January. Matt Pulford reports on the conference.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection references Matthew 16:24-26, and focuses on keeping our eyes on God rather than material things in the world.
Australia Day Honours for UCA members
Uniting Church members were among 895 awardees who received Australia Day Honours, including Norman Ginn from Adare Uniting Church in Victor Harbor.
A focus on the future
Mark Schultz was recently announced as the new Team Leader for Mission Resourcing; he is also due to be ordained as a Minister of the Word in February. New Times spoke to Mark about leadership and the Uniting Church.
Talking treaty on Survival Day
In his 2018 Survival Day message, Uniting Church President Stuart McMillan has called on state and federal governments to speed up negotiation of treaties that recognise Indigenous sovereignty.
News & notices - 24 January 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 short reflection focuses on Mark's Gospel and the authority of Jesus.
Religious freedom review deadline extended
An independent panel began its review of religious freedoms in Australia on 10 January 2018, and are accepting submissions from the public. This article includes further information about the review and a recent meeting of SA Christian leaders.
News & notices - 17 January 2018
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Five things to click this week
New and interesting articles, videos, photographs and other content are posted online every day. These five recent items address topics such as stewardship, how congregations contribute to the economy, modern hymns, SA photography, and religious discussions.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection focuses on the new year, new seasons and Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.
Religious freedom review begins
Led by former Liberal frontbencher Philip Ruddock, an independent panel will meet on 10 January to begin its review of whether Australian law adequately protects the human right to religious freedom.
Solidarity with African youth
Uniting Church President Stuart McMillan and South Sudanese church leaders, Rev Amel Manyon (pictured) and Pastor Moses Leth, speak out about recent political and media commentary on African young people.
Taking off: a church plant launches in Prospect
An exciting new church community has been recently planted in Prospect. Encounter Church, which was officially recognised as a Uniting Church faith community in September 2017, will hold its first public service in mid-February 2018.
God, goats and gifts
"Christmas isn’t just about making sure our nearest and dearest have everything they need. Christmas is about being swept up in a powerful gift of love and sharing that as far and wide as we can – the meaning, as well as the outcome."
Have yourself an apocalyptic Christmas
New Testament lecturer Dr John Frederick explores how we can use the Christmas story to reflect on the “apocalyptic” in the traditional sense of the word – the revelation of that which was previously hidden – and how that may shape our thinking for the future.
News & notices - 20 December 2017
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
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