Reflection of the week
This week's reflection focuses on the response of the shepherds in the Christmas story, and our own responses to the birth of Jesus.
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Prayerful responses to the Royal Commission
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses into Child Sexual Abuse handed its final report to the Government on Thursday 14 December. UCA President Stuart McMillan shared these prayers, which may be used for personal or corporate worship.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection focuses on fear and peace, Advent and the Christmas story.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection asks readers to take a moment to truly consider the reason Christ was born.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection focuses Advent and what Christians mean when they talk about "hope".
Why Defence chaplains carry Bibles, not guns
Whether on the front line with Australian troops or working with military personnel and their families, Defence Force chaplains like Uniting Church minister Rev Charles Vesely are a potent reminder that the end state of conflict is always peace.
Prayers for the Presbytery & Synod meeting
All Uniting Church members are encouraged to pray for those attending the upcoming Presbytery and Synod meeting, which will be held at Adelaide West Uniting Church from 23-25 November.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection focuses on waiting and the wisdom of God's timing.
A ‘divine miracle’
At 10 years old, Paul Aleu Dau walked 2,400 kilometres from Sudan to Ethiopia to escape civil war. He came to Australia as a refugee. This month, he was ordained as Uniting Church minister. Read more about Paul's amazing story and recent ordination.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection focuses on being awake and alert to the needs of those around us.
The setting sun
Pastor Paul Glazbrook reflects on his past four years of service as Patrol Minister for the Parkin-Sturt Patrol in South Australia. He is due to conclude his time in this role at the end of 2017.
Reflection of the week
In the lead up to Remembrance Day (11 November), this week's reflection focuses on the importance of silence to reflect and recharge.
Reformation and the Uniting Church
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Uniting Church in Australia and the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Dr Janice McRandal explores both the Uniting Church and the Reformation to commemorate these significant anniversaries.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection focuses on Matthew 23:1-7, and what qualities we look for in church leaders.
Reflection of the week
In Australia, Universal Children’s Day is celebrated annually on the fourth Wednesday of October. This week’s reflection focuses on children and child-like faith.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection focuses on Matthew 22:15-22, responsible stewardship and service to God.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection focuses on honesty, integrity and Proverbs 4:23-27.
Reflection of the week
In this week's reflection, Linda Sutton focuses on God's provision for the Israelites as they travelled towards the Promised Land.
Emerging generations embodying Jesus’ Way
SURRENDER Adelaide is a conference aimed at raising up emerging Christian leaders to live out the radical call of Jesus. Danica Patselis and Ian Dempster talk about the Uniting Church's role at the conference and this year's theme - "Embodying the Way".
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection focuses on Micah 6:8 - "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."