News & notices - 10 May 2017
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
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Reflection of the week
This week's reflection focuses on troubled hearts, understanding and John 14:6-7.
A budget of few blessings
Representatives from the Uniting Church in Australia Assembly, UnitingCare Australia and UnitingWorld reflect on the 2017-18 Federal Budget.
Welcome crackdown on betting ads
UnitingCare Australia has welcomed moves by the Turnbull Government to crackdown on betting advertising during live sporting coverage.
What if every church engaged young people meaningfully?
The youth will inherit the future but they are also a vital part of the present. Have our churches done enough to meaningfully transition leadership and responsibility from one generation to the next? Scott Guyatt writes.
From strength to strength: 40 years at Seeds
Later this week, Seeds Uniting Church will celebrate its 40th anniversary. Established only a little over a month before the Uniting Church in Australia was formed in June 1977, Seeds (formerly Aberfoyle Uniting Church) has a long history of ministry and community.
News & notices - 3 May 2017
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection focuses on Philippians 4:4-7 and finding peace in everyday life.
From little things, big things grow
"Church planting is an adventure [and] sometimes it can be just plain hard... [But] in the end, churches don’t exist for themselves – they exist to do their bit in the overall proclamation and demonstration of the kingdom of God." Rev David Kowalick talks about church plants and the Fish Gate Uniting Church.
News & notices - 26 April 2017
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
Rain and remembrance: Anzac Day at Manna Hill
Pastor Paul Glazbrook, a Frontier Services Patrol Minister supporting remote area ministry and communities in SA, regularly shares updates about his life, travels and ministry. In this article, he reflects on Anzac Day and the service he led at Manna Hill.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection focuses on the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35) and how Christ reveals himself in the midst of life's disappointments.
Music for the fearless
Writing music has been a part of Lochie Hogarth’s life for pretty much as long as he can remember. Now he’s beginning to see the fruits of his labour with the release of the Christian single, “Home”.
Marking a milestone
Port Augusta Uniting Church celebrated 150 years of worship and witness in late March. Their anniversary celebrations, which included a Saturday night dinner and a Sunday morning service, drew a large and enthusiastic crowd.
News & notices - 19 April 2017
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection focuses on sacrifice, looking back at Easter and ahead to Anzac Day.
Easter: new life, new season
In the 2017 Moderator's Easter message, Rev Sue Ellis reflects on new life, new seasons and hope that is found at Easter. A transcript of the message has been published here, along with a link to the video message.
New RAH chapel causes consternation
The announcement that a chapel will be a feature of the new Royal Adelaide Hospital disappointed many chaplains who had spent months carefully considering the shape of the hospital's new Spiritual Care Centre.
We need Easter faith
We need Easter - the experience of Good Friday and Easter Sunday faith. Rev Jennifer Hughes shares her reflections on the importance of Easter faith and the good news of the Easter story.
News & notices - 12 April 2017
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
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