News & notices - 25 January 2017
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
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This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
On Wednesday 25 January, Emmaus Christian College announced plans to establish a second campus in Brooklyn Park adjacent to Adelaide West Uniting Church, Uniting College, Adelaide College of Divinity and the Adelaide Theological Library.
While debate rages about the meaning and date of Australia Day, the awards given on this day provide an opportunity to thank many people for their service to the community - this year that includes several people with Uniting Church SA affiliations.
This week's brief reflection focuses on John 2:11 - “Jesus performed the first of his many works in Cana of Galilee; there he revealed his glory, and his disciples believed in him.”
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
Generous people across Australia contributed over one million dollars to the Target and UnitingCare Christmas Appeal in 2016, in addition to donating numerous gifts. Stories have begun pouring in about how families have been supported through the Appeal.
Yurora 2017, the National Christian Youth Convention, was held from 8-12 January in Sydney. Shane Gillard, Semisi Kailahi and Uniting Church President Stuart McMillan share their reflections on certain sessions at the event.
The first reflection of the week for 2017 focuses on new beginnings and finding strength in the Lord.
Websites are one of the most effective tools for congregations to connect with the wider community – but some churches struggle to know how best to use their websites.
Moderator Rev Sue Ellis reflects on Christmas, life in abundance and living life to the full.
When Rev Caleb puts his hands to the blistered steering wheel of his four-wheel drive and heads out of Juba this month, he’ll go with prayers and provisions from Uniting Church communities and members. This support, Caleb believes, will give South Sudan her best chance at peace.
In the last Reflection of the Week for 2016, Linda Sutton reflects on the Magi and the Christmas story.
Rev Christy Capper, Director of Missiology with Mission Resourcing and Uniting College for Leadership & Theology, shares her love of Christmas and reflects on the story of Christ’s birth.
The Federal Government has delivered bad Christmas tidings for more than 1,000 retired Uniting Church ministers whose retirement incomes were slashed by age pension changes in January 2016, the Uniting Church in Australia Assembly reports.
This week's Advent reflection focusses on 1 Peter 1:8 - “Though you have not seen him [Jesus], you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.”
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church. This is the final "News & notices" article for 2016; these articles will recommence weekly publication on Wednesday 18 January, 2017.
After over a decade of service and ministry with the Stillpoint Spirituality Centre and faith community, Rev Dr Gary Stuckey ended his placement in December. Tom Mitchard spoke to Gary about Stillpoint’s unique ministry and his own plans for the future.
In November, members of the Owen community and surrounding area gathered together to commemorate the 2015 Pinery Fire. Uniting Church SA Recovery Liaison Pastor reflects on the event and the aftermath of the Pinery Fire.
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
The next National Christian Youth Convention will be held in January 2017, attracting young people aged 16-25 from across the Uniting Church. Tilly South reflects on NCYC 2014, yuróra (passion) and diverse Christian community.
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