News & notices - 26 September 2018

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News & notices – 26 September 2018

Below are the news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church submitted for the Wednesday 26 September edition of UC e-News.

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Operation Santa 2018 - Youth helping youth doing it tough

Through the Target and UnitingCare Christmas Appeal each Christmas season, shoppers make a donation or leave a gift under the tree. These funds and gifts are given to UnitingCare Christmas programs in the particular region they are given.

However, there is a shortfall of gifts for young people and, while the donated funds are helpful, UnitingCare staff aren't always sure what kinds of gifts to give for teens in need. This is where the Operation Santa Youth Event steps in!

Find out how you or your youth group can help.

 

Port Wakefield UC celebrates big on their 150th anniversary

On Sunday 12 August over 150 people gathered at Port Wakefield Uniting Church to celebrate 150 years of worship. The congregation filled the Church and flowed over to the original Wesleyan Chapel built in 1868, which has been the Church Hall since 1885.

The cutting of the 150th Anniversary cake was a team effort, involving members of different ages and membership. The longest serving member and Chairman of the congregation Lloyd Mudge, lit the candles; the youngest member, four year old Harry Mudge, fanned them out and oldest member Diana Summers, was given the honour of cutting the cake. Local artist Valerie Veitch also painted a mural for the occasion.

 

Are you a leader in your church or organisation? Win a $100 Koorong voucher by completing a short survey!

The Leadership Development Council (under the MLDB) have created a short 3 minute survey and would love all leaders in our faith community to take a moment to fill it out. The responses will assist the Council with gaining a better understanding of what support leaders need to fulfil the mission Christ has called them to do, now and into the future.

All participants will go into a draw to win a $100 Koorong voucher. You are also encouraged to pass the link on to other leaders within the church and church organisations. The survey closes at midnight, Friday 5 October. Find it here.

 

Reconciliation SA seeks new Executive Director as Mark Waters retires.

Reconciliation SA is seeking a new Executive Director to help strengthen relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people at a state level and create change for a more positive future. This comes after Mark Waters, who has been in the position for eight years, announced that he will be stepping away from the organisation in a professional capacity. His contract will come to a close at the end of November this year

For information regarding the job description or application process, please contact Sullivan’s Consulting by email (Turn on Javascript!). Applications close on Wednesday 3 October 2018. Join us in praying for Mark as he prepares to step away from this role.


NYALC 2019 happening in Adelaide

More than 100 young leaders in the Uniting Church will gather this January to explore their vision for the Uniting Church and to be encouraged and empowered in their leadership.

The National Young Adult Leaders Conference (NYALC) – LEAD, hosted by UCA President Dr Deidre Palmer, will take place from 17-20 January at Nunyara Conference Centre in the foothills of Adelaide. The theme for the 2019 Conference is LEAD – Live. Embrace. Act. Disciple.

If you are interested to attend, submit your application now on the web page.

 

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Didn’t read the last “News & notices”? The items below are ones you might want to catch up on.


November Presbytery and Synod meeting approaches

The upcoming meeting of the Presbytery and Synod will occur at Adelaide West Uniting Church from the 15-17 November, 2018. An Intention to Attend letter has been distributed so people can advise their attendance.

Proposals for this meeting are due on 31 October, 2018. Read more about submitting a proposal to the Presbytery and Synod meeting here.

There are also various vacancies on committees. These include Standing Committee, Parkin & Mission Trust, Covenanting Committee, Placements Committee and Chariperson, Placement Committee. To nominate on any of these committees, please visit the web page for nomination forms here.

If you have any queries please contact Malcolm Wilson, Associate General Secretary Planning and Management via mail Turn on Javascript! or phone (08) 8236 4206.

Celebrating 50 Years of Ordination

Rev Dr Tony Nancarrow is celebrating 50 years of ordination in a service at Rosefield Uniting Church on Sunday 7 October. Tony’s distinguished ministry spans the Uniting Church SA Synod, wider church and international arenas through pastoral and preaching ministries, communications, providing resources for church life and serving on numerous boards. There will be a morning tea beginning at 9.15am followed by the service. Tony's celebration service will be held at Rosefield Uniting Church, 2-6 Carlton street, Highgate.

 

SAYCO 2018

Please join us in praying for SAYCO 2018 as people start to gather for the event this Friday 28 September. Pray for the SAYCO team, volunteers, leaders and campers – that they are able to have a transformative experience and grow closer to Christ over the weekend. For more information about this event visit the SAYCO events page.

 

UCA stallwart dies

Rev Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church minister and the author of many books of prayers, poems and reflections passed away in Sunbury on 11 September. Bruce was born in 1931 and ordained in 1955. His passion for writing contemporary, ecumenical liturgy grounded in the Australian context influenced generations of Christians from the 1970s to the present day.

Works such Australian PrayersWorship in a Caravan ParkKakadu ReflectionsAustralian Psalms and Brief Prayers for Busy people reflected spiritual and cultural themes unique to the Australian experience. Bruce’s worship resources across the Revised Common Lectionary are an extensive collection of prayers, psalms, poems and sermons over the three-year cycle.

While his language and imagery is accessible and clear, encouraging Christians to speak openly and frankly to God, Bruce was a wordsmith and a poet.


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