News & notices - 2 March 2016

Posted Mar  2, 2016 in News

Remind, Refresh, Resource - Eyre - Save the Date

Congregations on Eyre Peninsula are invited to gather for a day of resourcing hosted by the Presbytery & Synod of SA on Saturday 21 May at Lock Uniting Church.

Details of the program and workshops will be available shortly - Watch this space!

Save the Date - Remind, Refresh, Resource - city and close neighbouring congregations

The Presbytery & Synod of SA together with Rosefield Uniting Church invite city congregations and those neighbouring congregations in the Fleurieu, Adelaide Hills and mid North South Australia to gather at Rosefield on Friday 13 - Sunday 15t May for a weekend of teaching and resourcing.

Watch this space for details of the program and registration.

2016 Invigor8 conference

Invigor8 is an annual, ecumenical conference run by the Lutheran Church. Focussing on children's and family ministry, the conference features speakers, resources and a free crèche.

The Uniting Young People team has attended this conference in previous years and found it a valuable time of learning, resourcing, sharing and encouragement.

The 2016 conference will be held at St Michael's Lutheran School and Church in Hahndorf on Saturday 5 March.

For more information please click here.

Uniting College Newsletter

The latest Uniting College newsletter was distributed last week and includes a welcome from Principal Rev Prof Andrew Dutney, information on Intern Year, Walking on Country, God the Trinity and Jean Vanier. Read the full newsletter here. Subscribe to the online newsletter here.

Lent, Easter and Pentecost Resources for Sale

Don't worry if you missed the Centre for Music, Liturgy and the Art's Holy Week, Easter and Pentecost Showcase last week. You can still get your copy of the fantastic resource book! Includes 13 songs, 5 poems, 2 drama scripts and more creative worship ideas. Cost: $15. The resource book from the 2015 Lent and Easter Showcase can also be purchased for $6.00.

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The State of Rakhine

A new documentary by filmmaker Jason Bray will be launched on Tuesday 15 March at Pilgrim Centre, 14 Flinders St, Adelaide. Jason travelled to the volatile and isolated Rakhine State (Burma), to witness flood relief being distributed between sworn enemies and to see first hand the plight of the Rohingya people. The film raises questions about humanity, justice and spirituality. Are we bound to be slaves to the hate that religious, racial and political differences bring, or can we rise above it?

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the producer. Venue: Pilgrim Centre, 14 Flinders St, Adelaide. Time: 7.30-9pm. RSVP: 82123295. Entrance by donation (to contribute to production costs). Download the flyer here or email Turn on Javascript! or visit www.pilgrim.org.au, redearthfilms.com.au.

International Women's Day celebrations at Clayton Wesley UC

Clayton Wesley Uniting Church will celebrate the achievements of women on Friday 4 March from 1-4pm. There will be an opportunity to learn what it’s like to live as a woman in Iran and to hear positive stories from survivors of domestic violence. The Adelaide Zonta Club will also present on the ways the organisation fundraises for local & international projects which aim at making a difference to women’s lives. For more information contact Clayton Wesley Uniting Church 8331-9589 or Turn on Javascript!

Adelaide College of Divinity (ACD): 2016 Annual Lecture “Revolutionary love”

The Adelaide College of Divinity advises advance notice of the 2016 Annual Lecture (Flinders University Department of Theology and Adelaide College of Divinity). The ACD are pleased to announce the speaker, Rev Dr Serene Jones, President of the American Academy of Religion.

Monday, 11 July, 2016 at 7pm. Rev Dr Jones will be addressing “Revolutionary love”. Please mark your diaries for this most stimulating evening with a very exciting speaker. More details to come.

Stories from the Cutting Edge

Come and hear from Fuzz Kitto from STOP THE TRAFFIK Australia at Malvern Uniting Church. "Stories From the Cutting Edge of Church across the World - Some amazing things are happening and God is working in fresh and interesting ways." Sunday 13 March @ Cafe Malvern.

Welcome Refugees!

The Adelaide Palm Sunday rally will occur on 20 March, 2.30pm at Parliament House in Adelaide. Like the Facebook page here to find out more.

Book sale

The Adelaide Theological Library is holding a giant book sale from 9.30am – 2.00pm on Wednesday 9 March at 34 Lipsett Terrace, Brooklyn Park. There will be lots of good theological and general books at bargain prices, starting at $1.00. For further details, please phone 8416 8416.

Football boots for Manus Island

Do you have some second-hand or new football boots to be sent to Manus Island? Men sizes 8-11. Please get in touch with Ruth: Turn on Javascript!.

Pleasant Sunday Afternoon

Enjoy a pleasant Sunday afternoon with the Metropolitan Male Choir. In memory of Darrell Kessner, long serving member of both the choir and the church. Venue: Seaton Uniting Church, cnr. Squires Ave and Owen St, Seaton. When: Sunday 13 March, 2016. Concert starts at 2.00pm and includes afternoon tea. Tickets $15 Adult. Contact Janet Woodward 8353 7992.

John Stainer's Crucifixion

There will be a Lenten presentation of John Stainer's Crucifixion at St Margaret's Anglican Church (corner of Port and Woodville Roads) at 3pm on Sunday 13 March. If you would like to participate in the choir, there will be one practice on Monday March 7 at the church, from 6pm to 8pm. Sheet music is available.

Free Podcast for young people with asylum seeker and refugee backgrounds

A new podcast from Red Cross made just for young people who’ve arrived in Australia as a refugee or as someone seeking asylum is now available.

From language to culture, food to healthcare, education to transport, everything's different in a new country; there are so many new things to learn and understand. It’s free and available for download on iTunes, Stitcher and SoundCloud.

To find out more and to listen online click here.

Lent Event, Australian Aid and International Women’s Day

‘Speak Up’ is the coming week’s theme for Lent Event - it’s time to raise our voice alongside the world’s poorest people. The campaign for Australian Aid informs us about the issues we care about as part of Lent Event – i.e. the lives of our brothers and sisters around the world that live on less than $2 a day. Follow the steps here.

Tuesday is International Women’s Day, the day we celebrate the courage and determination of ordinary women who’ve contributed to their communities. Be inspired and watch the video about UnitingWorld’s project Partnering Women for Change at lentevent.com

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