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Reflection of the week

This week's reflection focuses on seeds, cycles and 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.’”

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Don't be fooled: be full of life

Uniting Church SA Moderator Rev Sue Ellis has prepared an Easter video for Uniting Church members and others to view. This is a longer version of the message from the Easter video.

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Reflection of the week

This week's reflection comes from Uniting Church SA Moderator Rev Sue Ellis. It focuses on Easter and 1 Corinthians 1:27.

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Alive to the presence of God

Rev Sunil “Sunny” Kapandarabil was inducted into the Parkin-Sturt Patrol on Friday 9 March at Quorn Uniting Church. Rev Phil Gardner shared this reflective message as part of the induction service.

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Reflection of the week

This week's reflection focuses on remembering the story of Palm Sunday, which falls on 25 March this year.

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Is it OK to punch a Nazi?

Uniting Church chaplain Liam Miller draws on the work of James H. Cone to explore the question of the acceptability of violence and whether it is "OK" to punch a Nazi.

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Reflection of the week

This week's reflection focuses on John 3:16: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him may not perish but have eternal life.

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How to (and how not to) vote

With the South Australian state election looming, this article aims to assist Christians in applying Biblical principles in order to make their vote count. The election will be held on Saturday 17 March, 2018.

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Reflection of the week

This week's reflection focuses on the continuing Lenten journey - the small sacrifices we make and the bigger sacrifice made by God at Easter.

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Reflection of the week

This week's reflection includes passages from the Psalms and focuses on anxiety, peace and the presence of God.

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Reflection of the week

This week's reflection focuses on God's presence in our lives and the promise to answer when we call.

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Reflection of the week

This week's reflection focuses on Lent and being wise in the choices we make.

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7 ways to fast for Lent

Lent begins on Wednesday 14 February, providing an opportunity to fast and take stock of your relationship with God over 40 days. This article includes ideas to get you started if you are thinking about fasting this Lent.

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Reflection of the week

This week's reflection focuses on taking time to refresh and serving those who are in need of refreshment.

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Reflection of the week

This week's reflection references Matthew 16:24-26, and focuses on keeping our eyes on God rather than material things in the world.

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Reflection of the week

This week's short reflection focuses on Mark's Gospel and the authority of Jesus.

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Reflection of the week

This week's reflection focuses on the new year, new seasons and Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.

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Taking off: a church plant launches in Prospect

An exciting new church community has been recently planted in Prospect. Encounter Church, which was officially recognised as a Uniting Church faith community in September 2017, will hold its first public service in mid-February 2018.

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God, goats and gifts

"Christmas isn’t just about making sure our nearest and dearest have everything they need. Christmas is about being swept up in a powerful gift of love and sharing that as far and wide as we can – the meaning, as well as the outcome."

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Have yourself an apocalyptic Christmas

New Testament lecturer Dr John Frederick explores how we can use the Christmas story to reflect on the “apocalyptic” in the traditional sense of the word – the revelation of that which was previously hidden – and how that may shape our thinking for the future.