Reflection of the Week - 23 March 2021
As the end of Lent draws near for Western Churches there are indeed many challenges to distract us this season.
New Times - Faith
Reflection of the Week - 16 March 2021
As we acknowledge Harmony Week, perhaps it is timely to pause and reflect on the word ‘harmony’ and what it actually means – especially given the unrest around the world and also in many ways closer to home.
Reflection of the Week - 9 March 2021
Our Lenten journey continues as we take our instructions from the Word of God.
Reflection of the Week - 2 March 2021
In keeping with the recent National Day of Prayer which was held on 27th February and the World Day of Prayer which will be held this Friday 5th March it is timely to reflect on the power of prayer.
Reflection of the Week - 23 February 2021
Psalm 25:1-10 expresses some central and important theological themes: dependence on God for protection from enemies; requests for God to direct and teach; confession of sin and cries for forgiveness; and confidence in God’s abiding presence and faithfulness.
Reflection of the Week - 16 February 2021
Every so often, when you’re out in nature, you look up and notice something. Something that may have been there before, but your eyes have been focussed elsewhere and your mind is distracted -- jumping ahead to something else. All of a sudden you look up and see something remarkable.
Reflection of the Week - 9 February 2021
The Celebration of Ministry event last Sunday was a time to come together and also a time to acknowledge and recognise ministry of service in the Uniting Church in South Australia.
Reflection of the Week - 2 February 2021
The first session of the Synod Meeting took place last Saturday, January 30th. At the beginning of the meeting, the Moderator, Bronte Wilson drew on Psalm 111 as the lectionary reading for the week and which seemed so appropriate to the occasion.
Reflection of the Week - 19 January 2021
A new year has once again begun and usually we look to starting afresh with the hope of a great year ahead.
New opportunities
The year 2021 has arrived – a new year with new opportunities. In January we often reflect on what has been and make plans for the coming year.
Reflection of the Week - 22 December 2020
As the Advent season draws to a close, we are asked to contemplate the spiritual truth of this season: ‘Unto us a child is born.’
Reflection of the Week - 15 December 2020
Christmas won’t be normal for many Australians this year, but for Ron and Mary, Christmas isn’t even on their minds.
Moderator's Christmas Message
Christmas is a time of expectation and preparation. It is also a time of waiting and watching.
Reflection of the Week - 8 December 2020
On the Second Sunday of Advent, the Gospel reading (Mark 1:1-8) commences the story of Jesus Christ with the preaching of John the Baptist in the desert wilderness ...
Release of the findings of the IGADF Report: Afghanistan inquiry
Rev Kaye Ronalds, a member of the Uniting Church Defence Force Chaplains Committee and the Uniting Church Member Religious Advisory Committee to the Services has written in relation to the recent announcements by the Chief of the Defence Force relating to the Afghanistan Inquiry.
Reflection of the Week - 1 December 2020
As we light the Advent candles, like the Psalmist, we are also confident that God will rekindle our faith.
New and Wonderful Things
Here in South Australia this last week has been especially challenging for many of us.
Reflection of the Week - 24 November 2020
We all know the story Jesus told about the good shepherd who went in search of the one sheep that was lost (Luke 15:3-7).
Reflection of the Week - 17 November 2020
Faithful risking is scary. In Matthew 25:14-30 one servant didn’t know their Master very well because they hid their one talent rather than risk losing it.
Reflection of the Week - 10 November 2020
Waiting is hard especially if you are an active person and would rather be ‘doing’ than ‘waiting.’