Great things, great love: a refugee story
“In South Sudan, too many mothers and babies die in childbirth,” Deborah says. “I have wanted to be a midwife since I was in primary school. I want to make sure that mothers don’t suffer.”
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Developing friendship across difference
As Interfaith September comes to an end, John Maddern reminds us of the importance of conversations and connections between faith communities. He reflects on an interfaith event held at Adelaide West Uniting Church earlier this year.
Creating caring communities
Called to Care is a small part of the Uniting Church SA's Pastoral relations & Mission Planning team - but it's one that has a huge impact on the daily activities of congregations and faith communities.
Ecumenical activity in the Uniting Church
Rev Dr Chris Walker reflects on the Uniting Church in Australia’s important ecumenical activities.
Dollars & Sense - September 2015
Dollars & Sense is a quarterly newsletter produced by the Uniting Church SA Resources team and seeks to provide helpful articles to congregations and church office bearers. The September 2015 edition of the newsletter is now available online.
What's Up - September 2015
What's Up is a free monthly newsletter produced by the Uniting Young People team, and focusses on news and resources relating to children’s and family ministry. Check out the September newsletter now!
Sunset Rock engages with SALA
Rev Marty Rosenberg reflects on Sunset Rock Uniting Church’s SALA (South Australian Living Artists) exhibition, which was held in August this year.
Uniting Church leaders seek sanctuary for refugees
Updated: 10/9/15. The Uniting Church in Australia is calling on the Australian Government to commit to a significant increase in Australia’s refugee intake as a response to the ongoing crisis in Syria.
Wesley Kent Town celebrates 150 years
Wesley Kent Town Uniting Church celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, and has marked the occasion with a number of celebratory events.
Uniting communities through the City-Bay
Lifeline Adelaide to receive support through Team UC at the City-Bay on Saturday 20 September, 2015!
Recognising a life of service
Rev Rob Tann reflects on the life of Fay Boxall, a long-serving member of the Methodist and Uniting churches, particularly in the Kangaroo Island community (pictured: Kingscote Uniting Church).
100 years for Ascot Community
Ascot Community Uniting Church celebrated 100 years of worship on Sunday 2 August.
The emigration of Emanuel
This is the story of Rev Dr Emanuel Audisho, tracing his journey from Iraq to Western Australia.
Five things to click this week(end)
This "Five things" post looks at an upcoming (Monday 24 Aug) Spicer Uniting Church event and links to articles about depression and the Christian church.
Forming salty souls for ministry
Paul’s counsel to Timothy to attune ourselves to the mind and heart of Christ is a wake-up call for ministry formation, writes Rev Sean Gilbert.
Engaging with Interfaith September
We need to double our efforts to build interfaith harmony, says Rev Michael Barnes. Interfaith September is an opportunity for Uniting Church members to begin conversations on how we relate to people of other faiths.
Five tips for increasing self control
This brief article contains some basic, practical advice for parents seeking to demonstrate self control.
How we build children's self-esteem
A personal article providing reflections on ways parents and families can build healthy self-esteem in their children.
Assembly updates
Find out more about how to access news about the 14th Triennial Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia.
Stepping towards recognition
Reflections on NAIDOC Week, the recent Kirribilli House summit and a proposal being presented by the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress at the upcoming 14th Triennial Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia.