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.
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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.
Reflection of the Week - 19 September 2018
This week's reflection focuses on peace. The International Day of Peace occurs this Friday 21 September.
Pilgrim UC host a Great Outback BBQ
September is the month to help out Aussie farmers in remote areas with a Great Outback BBQ. This is what Pilgrim Uniting Church did last week.
News & notices - 12 September 2018
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the Week - 12 September 2018
In this week's reflection we are reminded of our call to social justice.
News & notices - 5 September 2018
Reflection of the Week - 5 September 2018
In this week's reflection we give thanks for all creatures.
Pleading for the rights of children
Read about the #KidsOffNauru campaign that calls for the urgent resettlement of the 117 detained children to Australia by Universal Children’s Day on 20 November.
News & notices - 29 August 2018
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the Week - 29 August 2018
This coming Father's Day we reflect on the love our Heavenly Father lavishes on us and feel grateful for this love.
Standing Committee - August 2018 update
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 August 2018 meeting.