The wandering preacher
Annie Matz is a Cape Jervis resident who attends Delamere Uniting Church – but you won’t always find her there on a Sunday. Annie is an Accredited Lay Preacher who travels to different communities across SA to preach.
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Reflection of the week
For the remainder of Lent, our Reflection of the Week will be drawn from the 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting, with permission from the creators. This week's reflection is "Day 15 - Forgiveness: the healing water" centred on Exodus 15:22-25.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection is centred on Mark 6:31-32 - “So he said to them, ‘Let us go off by ourselves to some place where we will be alone and we can rest a while.’ So they started out in a boat by themselves to a lonely place.”
Exploration through song
Kylie Brice is currently preparing to launch her debut EP and to lead a workshop at UnitingWomen. Amidst her busyness, she took time to talk to New Times about her background in the Uniting Church and her belief in music as a form of self-expression.
Reflection of the week
This week's reflection is centred on Matthew 5:23 - "[So] when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has anything against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled; to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift."
Reflection of the Week
This week's reflection focusses on Philippians 4:4-7. Wednesday 3 February, 2016.
Common threads through traditions
Rev Matthew Stuart explores the role of tradition within the church and his own experiences.
What is Epiphany, anyway?
Wednesday 6 January, 2016, is Epiphany – you can see it marked in this year’s calendar and lectionary readings. But what exactly is Epiphany?
Responding with joy
Last year, New Times asked Uniting Church SA members from a variety of backgrounds to answer two questions about “joy.” Their responses provide an interesting insight into how faith, life and joy intersect in the lives of Uniting Church members, particularly over Advent and Christmas.
The gift of grace
Dr Tanya Wittwer reflects on the place of grief and grace during the busy Christmas season.
An uncommon community
Rev Dr Trevor Whitney writes about the establishment and growth of the Adelaide L'Arche community, who aim to establish a faith-based community home for adults with intellectual disability in SA.
Can we be monks and still live at home?
Mandy Harvey considers how monastic communities can play a part in everyday life.
Ecumenical encouragement
An ecumenical “Dinner of Light” was held in August, organised jointly by the Catholic parish of St Mark’s and Lighthouse Uniting Church, and promoted by the Uniting Church/Roman Catholic Dialogue of South Australia.
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.
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).
The emigration of Emanuel
This is the story of Rev Dr Emanuel Audisho, tracing his journey from Iraq to Western Australia.
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.
Beyond reconciliation
NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and accomplishments of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Pilgrim Uniting Church held an ecumenical service on Sunday 5 July to mark the start of NAIDOC Week for 2015. Trevor Hayley reflects on his experience of the service.
A Thin Place - borrowing and creating tradition
Have you heard about A Thin Place, the innovative worship service held at The Corner Uniting Church? Rosalie Upton talks about the service, and explores how and why people engage with it.
Tradition: Adelaide Congress
Rev Dean Whittaker discusses the role of tradition in the life of Adelaide Congress in Salisbury North. (A shorter, edited version appeared in the June edition of New Times.)