News & notices - 13 April 2016
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church. There are lots of items this week so be sure to check them out!
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Reflection of the week
This week's reflection is centred on Matthew 14:30 - “But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened and beginning to sink, he cried out, ‘Lord, save me!’”
The pilgrim's way
Individuals and communities from the Uniting Church SA, Uniting College, and the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress come together for a series of unique pilgrimages each year. This article provides information about recent and upcoming pilgrimages across the state.
Introducing the Intergenerational team
This short article provides an update on how Mission Resourcing is continuing to engage with ministry to children, families, youth and young adults.
Community engagement for young people
National Youth Week has started – and in the spirit of stereotypical youth rebellion, the week goes for 10 days, rather than seven, running from 8-17 April. Here are three ways to think about youth and your local congregation over this week (and a bit).
Responding to the gospel’s call
Many congregations are finding innovative ways to bring church to the community. Rev Pete Riggs talks about Playford Uniting Church's decision to bring Easter to Elizabeth Oval's football match on Good Friday.
The ethics of being church on stolen land
Rev Dr Chris Budden is the Interim National Coordinator for the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress. In this article, Chris talks to about his views on justice for First Peoples in Australia, and ethics in our current theological context.
News & notices - 6 April 2016
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection is centred on John 12:24 - “Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.’”
News & notices - 30 March 2016
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
Meet Mike
There's a new face in the Synod office! Meet Mike Wardrop, the recently appointed Intergenerational Discipleship Developer working with the Uniting Church SA, Mission Resourcing and congregations across the state.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection is centred on Living Water through the words of John 4:13 and 15.
Easter 2016: Renewed hope and Indigenous sovereignty
President Stuart McMillan has prepared his 2016 Easter message, "Renewed hope", for the Uniting Church in Australia. Rev Denise Champion joins Stuart to deliver the message, which encourages a serious national conversation about Indigenous sovereignty.
In light of the attacks on Brussels
A revised Easter message from Uniting Church SA Moderator Dr Deidre Palmer, reflecting on the attacks on Brussels that took place on Tuesday 22 March.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection is centred on the Easter story through passages from Luke.
News & notices – 23 March 2016
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
An Easter Prayer from Korea
UnitingWorld’s Korean partners, the National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK) in the South and the Korean Christian Federation in the North, have worked together to prepare a joint Easter community prayer for 2016.
Moderator's Easter message
Uniting Church SA Moderator Dr Deidre Palmer shares her 2016 Easter message.
Working to close the gap
Today is National Close the Gap Day and the 10th anniversary of the Close the Gap campaign. The President of the Uniting Church in Australia Assembly, Stuart McMillan shares his thoughts on Indigenous health, sovereignty and treaty.
KCO campers to explore life with Jesus
Planning is now underway for KCO 2016! There are plenty of opportunities for individuals, congregations and faith communities to get involved in shaping this year's camp.
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