Reflection of the Week - 15 September 2020
‘Spring is in the air' - from the keyboard of Rev Wendy Prior, Staff Chaplain, Synod of SA
‘Spring is in the air' - from the keyboard of Rev Wendy Prior, Staff Chaplain, Synod of SA
‘Listening for Wisdom' - from the keyboard of Rev Wendy Prior, Staff Chaplain, Synod of SA
‘What are you Thankful for?' - from the keyboard of Rev Wendy Prior, Staff Chaplain, Synod of SA
Matthew 25:35, 40
‘Looking for signs of hope' - from the keyboard of Rev Wendy Prior, Staff Chaplain, Synod of SA
‘A Future not our Own' - from the keyboard of Rev Wendy Prior, Staff Chaplain, Synod of SA
‘Make a Difference' - from the keyboard of Rev Wendy Prior, Staff Chaplain, Synod of SA
‘God's Grandeur’ - from the keyboard of Rev Wendy Prior, Staff Chaplain, Synod of SA
‘Friendships’ - from the keyboard of Rev Wendy Prior, Staff Chaplain, Synod of SA
‘We are cradled in God's embrace’ - from the keyboard of Rev Wendy Prior, Staff Chaplain, Synod of SA
This week should have been full of the chaos and excitement of welcoming three hundred women from across Australia, and some from across the sea, to ‘Uniting Women 2020’ in Darwin, NT. COVID-19 has reshaped 2020 for millions of people, including this conference.
"A good day?" - From the keyboard of Rev Wendy Prior, Synod of SA Staff Chaplain
Last Sunday 28 June, Seaton Uniting Church held the "Reconnect Sunday" to pastorally prepare the church during this new season. Members met at the church building and shared stories with the implementation of a COVID-Safe Plan and practices.
"What can you let go?" - From the keyboard of Rev Wendy Prior, Synod of SA Staff Chaplain
Several people in the Seacliff Uniting Church have decided to produce a series of media resources, consisting of both short videos containing questions for discussion and accompanying scripts with written support materials, which will be helpful for many congregations and the wider Christian community during this COVID-19 time.
"Are we there yet?" - From the keyboard of Rev Wendy Prior, Synod of SA Staff Chaplain
A UnitingCare Emergency Relief Centre was needed in the Port Adelaide-Enfield area of Adelaide. And that's when Lefevre UC and volunteers from Port Adelaide UC stepped up.
This week's reflection reminds us to be generous with resources and time that will bring some relief to those who seek refuge.
This week's reflection reminds us to respond to God by caring for his creation.
In our current life situations, the ancient yet somewhat unknown and quiet ministry of Spiritual Direction could provide clarity on the Spirit’s presence and initiative in our lives.