News & notices – 23 March 2016
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
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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.
News & notices - 16 March 2016
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
Which women's workshop?
The 2016 UnitingWomen conference is fast approaching! New Times is pleased to share information about the conference's inspiring workshop presenters and the diverse topics they will cover.
Reflection of the week
For the remainder of Lent, our Reflection of the Week will be drawn from the 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting, with permission from the creators. This week's reflection is "Day 36 - Jump for joy: Jesus saves" centred on John 3:16 and 1 John 4:4.
My life as a pilgrim
Candace Champion shares her experiences with pilgrimage in three different situations. She also provides insights gained at a 2015 Voices for Justice conference - an SA event will be held in July 2016.
Uncovering dark secrets
Film | Spotlight | M | Review by Deb Bennett | Nominated for six Academy Awards, Spotlight is a true-life movie that can be appreciated on many levels.
News & notices - 9 March 2016
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the week
For the remainder of Lent, our Reflection of the Week will be drawn from the 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting, with permission from the creators. This week's reflection is "Day 29 - Jesus: our way out of despair" centred on Isaiah 63:9.
Statistics show suicide rise
According to data recently released by the Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS), suicide rates in 2014 jumped to 12 deaths per 100,000 people – the highest in a decade.
Five things to click this week
Interesting articles, videos, photos and other content are posted online every day. Here are five recent items that could be of interest to the Uniting Church SA community - including one linked to International Women's Day (8/3)!
Growing leadership in the Uniting Church
The Uniting Church SA and Uniting College for Leadership & Theology are working together to create three different leadership programs for 2016, all forming part of a new “Uniting Leaders” initiative.
Celebrating women in leadership
With International Women’s Day fast approaching, it is an opportune time to celebrate the female leaders that are serving Christ and the Uniting Church SA in the role of Moderator and Moderator-elect.
News & notices - 2 March 2016
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the week
For the remainder of Lent, our Reflection of the Week will be drawn from the 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting, with permission from the creators. This week's reflection is "Day 22 - Jesus says, 'Follow Me'" centred on Luke 9:23 and Matthew 6:33.
Family focus over Easter
Melissa Neumann (State Coordinator, Children and Family Ministry) talks about living out faith with family over Lent and Easter.
The wandering preacher
Annie Matz is a Cape Jervis resident who attends Delamere Uniting Church – but you won’t always find her there on a Sunday. Annie is an Accredited Lay Preacher who travels to different communities across SA to preach.