Evensong reaches beyond the base
Pilgrim Uniting Church will hold an evensong service at 6pm on ANZAC Day this year, providing space for reflection, prayer and the sharing of choral music. New Times spoke to the organisers of the service.
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Christian leaders call on government to “stop the clock” on aid cuts
In an open letter published on Wednesday 20 April, Christian leaders from 12 denominations urged Treasurer Scott Morrison and the Turnbull Government not to proceed with planned cuts to Australia’s aid budget.
News & notices - 20 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 a prayer focussed on God and creation that has been specially prepared for Earth Day (Friday 22 April).
Reflecting on God’s wonderful creation
This Friday 22 April is Earth Day, providing an avenue for Uniting Church SA members to thoughtfully reflect on God's creation and how to better care for it.
Lest we forget
Rev Sue Page, a minister and a reserve RAAF Chaplain serving at RAAF Edinburgh, reflects on ANZAC Day, which will be commemorated on Monday 25 April, 2016.
Offering prayer for Ecuador and Japan
Over the past week, several earthquakes of varying magnitudes have hit different parts of the world, with the most severe affecting vast numbers of people in Japan and Ecuador. Moderator Dr Deidre Palmer urges members of the Uniting Church SA to join her in praying for those affected.
A new church for old Mapoon
Established as a Presbyterian mission in 1891, Mapoon was forced to close in 1963, when the Qld Government burned homes and demolished the church. Former residents eventually resettled in the area, and are now seeking to build a new church home.
A hunger to study the Bible
On two evenings each week, Parafield Uniting Church becomes a site for new arrivals to Adelaide to study the Bible together in easy English. Bindy Taylor talks to coordinator Karen Vanlint and others about this exciting project.
Five ethical principles for putting together a church planting team
Drawing on his extensive observations and research, in addition to his own experience planting CitySoul Uniting Church, Rev Tim Hein outlines five ethical principles for creating a church planting team.
Five things to click this week
Interesting articles, videos, photographs and other content are posted online every day. Here are five recent items that might be of interest to the Uniting Church SA community.
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!
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.’”