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Life to the full: the hidden treasures of Christmas
Moderator Rev Sue Ellis reflects on Christmas, life in abundance and living life to the full.
A chance at peace for South Sudan
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.
Reflection of the week
In the last Reflection of the Week for 2016, Linda Sutton reflects on the Magi and the Christmas story.
Why Christmas is my favourite time of the year
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.
Bad tidings for retired ministers
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.
Reflection of the week
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.”
News & notices - 14 December 2016
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.
The future is open
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.
A day of gratitude
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.
News & notices - 7 December 2016
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
What is your yuróra?
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.
Changes and chocolates – Fairtrade, Cadbury and the church
Cadbury recently announced that they would no longer be participating in the Fairtrade scheme - but that's not the end of the story. New Times Intern Tom Mitchard clarifies what the changes mean for Fairtrade supporters.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection focusses on the name of Jesus and the "reason for the season".
News & notices - 30 November 2016
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
Seeds XS turns 21!
Seeds Uniting Church's vibrant youth ministry, Seeds XS, recently celebrated 21 years. The anniversary event included acknowledgements, visits from past leaders, and five baptisms.
New life at Hamley Bridge
Hamley Bridge Uniting Church has cultivated new life after closing its doors in late 2013. Rev Phil Marshall shares news of the church's new style of church and community.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection focusses on Luke 3:4-6 and Christmas preparations.
Five things to click this week
Interesting articles, videos, photographs and other content are posted online every day. Here are five recent items that may interest the Uniting Church SA community.
News & notices – 23 November 2016
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.