News & notices - 29 November 2017
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
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A gesture of solidarity
On Sunday 26 November, a number of Uniting Churches joined faith communities across Australia to stand in solidarity with refugees and asylum seekers on Manus Island following their forced removal from the decommissioned detention centre.
Rallying against nuclear waste
Uniting Church and Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress leaders will gather with Indigenous peoples and other members of the community for the Don't Dump on SA Rally on Saturday 2 December.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection focuses Advent and what Christians mean when they talk about "hope".
News & notices - 22 November 2017
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
Why Defence chaplains carry Bibles, not guns
Whether on the front line with Australian troops or working with military personnel and their families, Defence Force chaplains like Uniting Church minister Rev Charles Vesely are a potent reminder that the end state of conflict is always peace.
Prayers for the Presbytery & Synod meeting
All Uniting Church members are encouraged to pray for those attending the upcoming Presbytery and Synod meeting, which will be held at Adelaide West Uniting Church from 23-25 November.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection focuses on waiting and the wisdom of God's timing.
Marriage discussions continue
On Wednesday 15 November, the results of the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey were announced - 61.6% (7.82 million) “yes” to 38.4% (4.87 million) “no”. This article looks at the continuing conversations about marriage taking place in the Uniting Church.
A ‘divine miracle’
At 10 years old, Paul Aleu Dau walked 2,400 kilometres from Sudan to Ethiopia to escape civil war. He came to Australia as a refugee. This month, he was ordained as Uniting Church minister. Read more about Paul's amazing story and recent ordination.
News & notices - 15 November 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 being awake and alert to the needs of those around us.
UCA leaders release pastoral statement
The Uniting Church President and the Moderators of each Uniting Church Synod have released a pastoral statement related to the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey, the results of which will be released on Wednesday 15 November.
News & notices - 8 November 2017
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
The setting sun
Pastor Paul Glazbrook reflects on his past four years of service as Patrol Minister for the Parkin-Sturt Patrol in South Australia. He is due to conclude his time in this role at the end of 2017.
Last chance for proposals
Proposals presented at Presbytery & Synod meetings provide a way for individuals and congregations to help shape the future of the Uniting Church SA. The deadline for proposals submissions for the November 2017 meeting is Thursday 9 November.
Reflection of the week
In the lead up to Remembrance Day (11 November), this week's reflection focuses on the importance of silence to reflect and recharge.
A dead hand on the heart
National leaders of the Uniting Church in Australia and the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress have lamented the Federal Government’s failure to embrace greater national representation for First Peoples.
News & notices - 1 November 2017
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
Reformation and the Uniting Church
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Uniting Church in Australia and the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Dr Janice McRandal explores both the Uniting Church and the Reformation to commemorate these significant anniversaries.