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With increasing numbers of refugees fleeing the Syrian and Iraqi humanitarian crisis, Uniting Church congregations in Australia and UnitingWorld partners overseas are emphasising the importance of education, particularly for refugee children living in limbo in Lebanon.
This week's reflection focuses on Isaiah 43:18-19: Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it?"
Rev Prof Andrew Dutney reflects on the 40th anniversary of the Uniting Church in Australia and the distinctive contribution it continues to make.
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
This Refugee Week (18-24 June), Rev Amel Manyon is asking Uniting Church members to reflect on what being a refugee means and the poor conditions being faced by many across the world – in their own countries and in those where they seek refuge.
Uniting Church President Stuart McMillan has released a special message to mark the 40th anniversary of the Uniting Church in Australia, which falls on Thursday 22 June, 2017.
UnitingCare Australia National Director Claerwen Little shares her thoughts on the Uniting Church 40th anniversary and the long history of community service in Australia.
This week's reflection focuses on how fear sometimes holds people back from spreading the Gospel message.
Uniting Church President Stuart McMillan says the federal government’s decision to award $70 million in compensation to asylum seekers kept in offshore detention has once again shown what a moral failure the policy has been.
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
A desire to raise up future generations of Christian leaders has led Andy and Lochie Hogarth to think outside the box - and propelled the birth of the new Fearless Youth and Fearless Leaders initiative.
Meadows Uniting Church is a small country faith community with a big vision – to see the church become a community centre where people from the local community can be encouraged and ministered to, and have their needs met.
This week's reflection focuses on refugees and asylum seekers. Refugee Week 2017 will be held from Sunday 18 to Saturday 24 June.
A new Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress faith community will launch in Adelaide's south on Sunday 11 June. Sean Weetra, one of the people driving the launch, talks to New Times about his hope and vision for the community.
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
Helen Stacey Bunton and Freda Jaadawa Mills reflect on the two moving community events held by St Andrews Strathalbyn Uniting Church, the Strath Neighbourhood Centre and the Aboriginal Reference Group for Reconciliation Week in 2017.
This week's reflection focuses on being overlooked, finding a place in the world and Psalm 8:5.
Uniting Church President Stuart McMillan shares his thoughts and reflections this Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June), urging all Uniting Church members to think about what they can do to bring about reconciliation.
This week's reflection focuses on Pentecost (Sunday 4 June), language and overcoming barriers.
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
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