Reflection of the Week - 19 November 2019
This week's reflection urges us to take time to reflect on our response to God's work in our lives.
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St Andrews Uniting Church's 175th Celebrations
The oldest surviving example of early Presbyterian churches in the state of South Australia reached its 175th birthday in November. So just how did St Andrew’s Uniting Church in Strathalbyn celebrate this milestone?
News, Notices & Prayer points - 12 November 2019
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the Week - 12 November 2019
This week's reflection reminds us that God has perfect timing.
Reflections on a women's retreat
The women of Hallett Cove Uniting Church recently took some time out from the busyness of life of to recharge with essential and spiritual nurturing. Jenny Prior reflects on their time spent in retreat.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 5 November 2019
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the Week - 5 November 2019
This week's reflection gives thanks to silence.
The unravelling of White Ribbon Australia
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.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 29 October 2019
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the Week - 29 October 2019
This week's reflection reminds us that Christian compassion and love extends past "boundaries" of race, country and culture.
Operation Santa - Youth helping youth doing it tough
Each year, youth groups from Uniting Churches all over South Australia get together to eat pizza and go shopping – all in aid of helping other teens who are doing it tough.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 22 October 2019
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the Week - 22 October 2019
This week's reflection reminds us to understand what we want from God.
Standing Committee - October 2019 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 October 2019 meeting.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 15 October 2019
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the Week - 15 October 2019
This week's reflection reminds us to care for the poor.
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South Australian lessons on being a multicultural church
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?
News, Notices & Prayer points - 8 October 2019
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the Week - 8 October 2019
This week's reflection reminds us to invest time in people.
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A Liturgy of Acknowledgement and Lament
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.