News, Notices & Prayer points - 26 April 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
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Reflection of the Week - 26th April 2022
When Jesus spoke the words ‘This is my Body,’ I believe he was speaking not just about the bread right in front of him, but about the whole universe, about every thing that is physical, material, and yet also spirit-filled.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 19 April 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the Week - 19th April 2022
Jesus’ call throughout his teaching resounds with holding firm to faith in God.
Rev Sue Page wins prestigious Defence Award
Sue Page never thought she would one day join the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and be providing critical pastoral support to deployed personnel.
New Principal of Uniting College for Leadership and Theology
'It is my great pleasure,' said Rev Dr Tim Hein, 'to announce the appointment of Rev Associate Professor Vicky Balabanski as Principal of Uniting College for Leadership and Theology.'
Reflection of the Week - 12th April 2022
We are only grateful people when we can say thank you to all that has brought us to the present moment.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 12 April 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 5 April 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Safe-Tea Break – Easter Camps and COVID-19 Safety
After 2 years of dealing with COVID-19, numerous directions, COVID Safe Plans and testing, quarantine and isolation requirements, most of us would welcome the opportunity just to get away from it all.
Reflection of the Week - 5th April 2022
The Easter season is a time of hope. There still is fear, there still is a painful awareness of sinfulness, but there also is light breaking through.
Theological study opportunities for SA prisoners is bringing life change
In October 2020 the Uniting College for Leadership and Theology (UCLT) released the first unit of the new Certificate III in Christian Ministry and Theology to inmates of South Australian prisons.
Executive Officer Appointment
It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Rev Dr Tim Hein to the role of Executive Officer, Mission and Leadership Development (MLD).
A Devotion
How can one speak about faith issues today without referencing Russia and Ukraine? This war is not only about history and culture and politics but – critically - about religion as well.
Reflection of the Week - 29th March 2022
The Body of Christ, the spiritual family, is God’s strategy. It is both medium and message. It is both beginning and end ...
News, Notices & Prayer points - 29 March 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 22 March 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the Week - 22nd March 2022
Meeting the Risen Christ on the road to Damascus changed everything for Paul. He experienced the great paradox that the crucified Jesus was in fact alive!
News, Notices & Prayer points - 15 March 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the Week - 15th March 2022
This is the season for a Psalm. These sacred songs, or poems to be sung, have been voiced over millennia, echoing emotions that reflect living life in all its fullness.
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