News & notices - 17 January 2018
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
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Five things to click this week
New and interesting articles, videos, photographs and other content are posted online every day. These five recent items address topics such as stewardship, how congregations contribute to the economy, modern hymns, SA photography, and religious discussions.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection focuses on the new year, new seasons and Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.
Religious freedom review begins
Led by former Liberal frontbencher Philip Ruddock, an independent panel will meet on 10 January to begin its review of whether Australian law adequately protects the human right to religious freedom.
Solidarity with African youth
Uniting Church President Stuart McMillan and South Sudanese church leaders, Rev Amel Manyon (pictured) and Pastor Moses Leth, speak out about recent political and media commentary on African young people.
Taking off: a church plant launches in Prospect
An exciting new church community has been recently planted in Prospect. Encounter Church, which was officially recognised as a Uniting Church faith community in September 2017, will hold its first public service in mid-February 2018.
God, goats and gifts
"Christmas isn’t just about making sure our nearest and dearest have everything they need. Christmas is about being swept up in a powerful gift of love and sharing that as far and wide as we can – the meaning, as well as the outcome."
Have yourself an apocalyptic Christmas
New Testament lecturer Dr John Frederick explores how we can use the Christmas story to reflect on the “apocalyptic” in the traditional sense of the word – the revelation of that which was previously hidden – and how that may shape our thinking for the future.
News & notices - 20 December 2017
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection focuses on the response of the shepherds in the Christmas story, and our own responses to the birth of Jesus.
Prayerful responses to the Royal Commission
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses into Child Sexual Abuse handed its final report to the Government on Thursday 14 December. UCA President Stuart McMillan shared these prayers, which may be used for personal or corporate worship.
Royal Commission hands down final report
The President of the Uniting Church in Australia Stuart McMillan has urged Church members to help ensure the Church’s commitments to child safety are honoured as a result of the landmark inquiry.
News & notices - 13 December 2017
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
A revitalisation for Noarlunga
“To live as Ambassadors of Christ” is the mission statement of Noarlunga Uniting Church as they move forward into a new era. Bindy Taylor talks to Rev Douglas Monaghan about the Noarlunga congregation's revitalisation plans.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection focuses on fear and peace, Advent and the Christmas story.
Changes to Australian marriage laws
A pastoral statement from the President of the Uniting Church in Australia in regards to the change in Australian marriage law, and a link to a statement from Uniting Church SA Moderator Rev Sue Ellis.
News & notices - 6 December 2017
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
Christmas is a time for giving
UnitingCare organisations have been collaborating with community groups, churches, schools, businesses and individuals to help brighten Christmas for people in need through the UnitingCare and Target Christmas Appeal.
Taking the reins at Westminster
Westminster School, a Uniting Church coeducational day and boarding school established in 1961, has welcomed Simon Shepherd as its sixth principal. In this article, Simon shares his hopes for Westminster students and graduates.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection asks readers to take a moment to truly consider the reason Christ was born.