News, Notices & Prayer points - 22nd November 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
New Times - News
Unexpected joy, as a new Fijian Congregation is planted at Vermont
On Sunday 20th November 2022 the Vermont Uniting Church became the Vermont Uniting Church Fijian Congregation in a transitional church plant.
Unexpected Joy - Christmas Appeal 2022
The Christmas season is a time to celebrate JOY. Churches remember the joy of the gift of a Saviour to the world arriving in the baby Jesus. Part of our celebration is the giving of gifts, and we always remember the vulnerable at Christmas by ensuring their needs are met. Many congregations arrange Christmas Hampers and gifts of toys to charities.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 15th November 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Partnerships Take Time
Just like the woman at the well (John 4:1-4), partnerships take time. Time to sit and wait; time to share stories; time to reveal true dreams and desires; time for honesty and trust; and time for God to be at work.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 8th November 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 1st November 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Statement: Racial Justice for Turvey Family
As we hear the news (‘The Australian,’ Tuesday, 25th October 2022 and across various other media outlets) of the tragic story of the death of young Noongar boy Cassius Turvey, our hearts are shattered into a million pieces. Each piece is a painful reminder of two centuries of dispossession, racism and violence.
International Collaborators Launch Climate Pastoral Care Course
Faith organisations from Australia and the USA have joined together to share a new course on the mental health and spiritual impacts of the climate crisis.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 25th October 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Breathe with me
When I first saw the Ancestors’ Retreat event advertised, I was intrigued by the concept of the spiritual wisdom of Australia’s First Peoples and Europe’s ancient Celtic Christians being brought together as a topic.
Official Opening of the Children’s Memorial of unmarked graves at Willunga Uniting Church Cemetery
The unveiling of a monument on Sunday, October 15th was the culmination of many years of questions and searching by the Cemetery committee.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 18th October 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Synod Standing Committee Update 30th September 2022
The following is a summary of the discussions, deliberations and decisions arising from the Uniting Church in SA Synod Standing Committee Meeting held on 30th September 2022.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 11th October 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Musical volunteers ‘good for the soul’
It is no secret that music is good for the soul. Coordinating Chaplain at Resthaven Paradise and Resthaven Leabrook, Rev Cate Baker, witnesses firsthand the benefits to residents that music brings, with the help of musical volunteers.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 4th October 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
National Day of Mourning – Newland Port Elliot Uniting Church Reflection at Victor Harbor
Many attendees come from other Christian denominations along with others who choose not to align with a church. It is clear that they appreciate the dignified space and music offered at ‘Reflections’ in conjunction with their usual worship or more universal spiritual understanding.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 27 September 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 20 September 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.