News, Notices & Prayer points - 10th September 2024

Posted Sep 10, 2024 in News

News & Notices – 10th September 2024

Below are the news and notices from congregations, the Synod of South Australia and the wider Uniting Church for Tuesday, 10th September 2024 edition of UC e-News

Prayer Points

We pray:

For those that may be battling depression, loneliness, and hopelessness, that they may find comfort, support, and hope
For communities to be places of love, acceptance, and compassion, where all people can find support
For the Middle East crisis, may we continue to pray for peace and an end to conflict and suffering.

Creating Authentic Online Communities

Explore what it might mean to engage in hybrid discipleship formation. Workshop #3 for worship leaders and technical crew will be held at Westbourne Park Uniting Church on Thursday 26^th September, 7.30-9.00pm. Dr Craig Mitchell will provide some input on developing an approach to online discipleship formation. Rev David Hoffman and team from Westbourne Park will talk about their online worship and give a tour of their technical setup. Cost $10pp or $40 group. Hosted by the Centre for Music, Liturgy and the Arts. More info and bookings here.

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What is Love?

Love is a tornado of swirling conversation for young people today. They are talking about this. How often do they get a chance to intersect that conversation with their faith?
SYC 2024, what we are calling ‘What is Love?’ is going to give young people that opportunity. Our dynamic and highly respected keynote speaker, ‘Dubsy’ Want, will speak to the love of God, displayed in the sacrificial love of Jesus. The love of God is the final word on our ‘love-ableness’ and the only kind of love that is ultimately fulfilling and completing.

Registrations are open at this link: SYC 2024 | What is Love? (eventzilla.net).

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Synod Meeting 2024

The due date for Proposals for this year's Synod Meeting has been extended until 5.00 pm Friday 13th September 2024! Due to requests from some members still working on proposals, we have decided to extend the deadline for proposals. Please note that no proposals received after Friday, 13th September at 5.00 pm will be considered for the Synod meeting. Information about how to write a Proposal is available on the Synod website at this link: https://sa.uca.org.au/synod-meeting-2024/

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World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel

At the annual meeting of the Synod 2023, it was resolved to encourage congregations to observe the annual World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel. During the week, we are encouraged to bear a common witness by participating in worship services, educational events, prayer, and acts of support in favour of peace and justice for Palestinians and Israelis. Resources for the week, including materials to use in church services, are now available on the World Council of Churches website at this link: Seven days, seven themes – for the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel 2024 | World Council of Churches (oikoumene.org). Prayers for the week can also be found here: https://pilgrimwr.unitingchurch.org.au/?p=1674.

The week includes the International Day of Prayer for Peace on 21^st September. A Uniting Church resource for congregations can be downloaded at this link: 240704-eLM-PFA-International-Day-of-Peace-Digital.pdf (justact.org.au).

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Season of Creation 2024

The Season of Creation takes place from 1st September through to 4th October. Check out the Uniting Church Australia list of resources for the month, including updated resources from the Assembly to help your community take worship outdoors. The resource has an introduction from President Rev Charissa Suli, who writes: ‘Just as we are called to weave threads of love in our communities, we are equally called to weave these threads into our relationship with creation, recognising that every act of care for the environment is an act of love for our global neighbours and future generations’ Find all the resources at this link.

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Cutting of Pastoral Ties Service

We invite you to attend the ‘Cutting of Pastoral Ties Service’ for Rev Wendy Prior at 4pm on Tuesday, 17^th September 2024 at Uniting College for Leadership and Theology at Brooklyn Park. This is an opportunity to thank Wendy for her years of dedicated ministry. She has been an integral part of the Placements and Safe Church team since 2012, demonstrating dedication, professionalism, and care in her role. Her contributions as the Chaplaincy and Supervision Manager have made a lasting impact, building strong relationships with all our chaplaincy partners in Hospitals, Schools, Correction Services and Aged Care and all of the chaplains as well. For catering purposes please RSVP to Gill Morel Turn on Javascript!

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IRCA Oceania Conference 2025

The International Rural Churches Association’s (IRCA), purpose is to build connections across the southwestern Pacific area and to bring a uniquely antipodean perspective to the IRCA family.

IRCA is hosting an international conference from 26^th – 30^th May 2025, with the theme ‘Listening to One Another: Sharing Together Struggles and Joy of our rural Churches in Oceania.’ The draft program can be viewed at this link: IRCAOceania2025DraftProgramme.pdf. Further information is available at this link: IRCA Oceania 2025 - International Rural Churches Association.

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Safe Church Update

Safe Church trainings: Did you miss the last round of courses offered? Are you waiting for a location near you? Are you looking for a refresher for your knowledge of Mandatory Reporting? Called to Care – our own Uniting Church Safeguarding training is being offered on 13^th October at Bordertown UC. All training sessions require preregistration via the event listing on the Safe Church Events Calendar page: Events Calendar – Safe Church (ucasa.org.au).

Safe Church Screening

Have you started a screening application but found yourself stuck? Maybe you're not comfortable using a computer or find the process too complicated? The UCA Screening team is here to help! We are offering appointments between 10am and 2:30pm on Friday, 20^th September, at the Synod city office to assist you in completing your screening application. Bookings are essential, so please call 8236 4200 or email Turn on Javascript! to secure your spot.

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Grant Opportunities

Celebrate Together Grants 2024-25

The Minister for Multicultural Affairs has announced that applications for Multicultural Affairs’ (Department of the Premier and Cabinet) CELEBRATE TOGETHER Round 2 grants are now open. The CELEBRATE TOGETHER grants assist multicultural organisations to host festivals and events to share their cultures, customs and traditions with all South Australians. The government recognises that festivals and events celebrate our state’s cultural diversity and showcase who we are as South Australians. Applications are open now and close 11pm, 15^th September 2024.

Mark Butler MP Grants Information

A range of grants information is also available via the Grants Hub at markbutler.net.au/community/grants.

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COVID-19 Update

All existing directions, frequently asked questions and other information in regards to COVID-19 guidelines can be found here: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations. If you would like further assistance, please contact your presbytery or:

Sue Page Turn on Javascript! or phone (08) 8236 4217 or 0430 666 959

Philip Gardner Turn on Javascript! or phone (08) 8236 4268 or 0409 077 076.

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Sally stamp

Thanks are extended again to Churches, Fellowships, Businesses and all people who have donated stamps for the Stamp Group to process. They are about to reimburse funds for South Pacific School Aid Inc to freight books/aids to the Islands and have donated for chairs for Oodnadatta Church, NT. The Stamp Group need more stamps to keep their volunteers busy for the next few months - please put a notice in your Church Newsletters. Pick-up in the metropolitan area can be arranged. Enquiries to Maxine Haines - Convenor - UCA Stamp Group on 0427 972 417or email: Turn on Javascript!.

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Ordination of Robert Cartridge

The Presbytery of Southern SA welcomes everyone to attend the ordination of Robert Cartridge. The service will take place on Friday, 20^th September at 7.00 pm at Woodville Uniting Church, 44 Woodville Road, Woodville South.

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MediaCom Update

Currently there are a range of publications and resources for sale in the foyer of the Synod office. These publications are offered at greatly reduced prices and available during office hours at 212 Pirie Street in the Adelaide CBD.

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Taizé Brother Visiting Pilgrim Church

One of the brothers from Taizé will be visiting Adelaide. Pilgrim Church will be hosting a Midday Prayer on 31st October at 12:15pm, followed by a light lunch. Parking midweek can be challenging, so you are encouraged to use public transport or park in one of the nearby carparks (more details at https://pilgrim.org.au/church-access/).

Br Matthew of Taizé shares this prayer: ‘Eternal God, you are the source of all life. Open the ears of our hearts so that we can listen to you. And then we will hear of your love through your Word and through the beauty of your creation. And when we are faced with choices to be made, we would like to decide with you. Therein is our life.’

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25 Years of Together in Song

This year marks 25 years since the publication of Together in Song, Australian Hymn Book II. Together in Song has been a significant asset through its contribution to meaningful and effective worship, both traditional and contemporary. Join Christ Church Uniting Church Wayville to celebrate Together in Song on Sunday, 15^th September at 2.30pm. Admission is $15, all of which will go towards the Christ Church Organ Scholarship Fund. Please book online at: https://events.humanitix.com/25-years-of-together-in-song

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The Uniting Church goes Net-Zero

The UCSA Synod Climate Action Plan aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions from UCSA sources by 2040. Can we do it? Yes we can! Find out about the keys to success and what strategies we can use to reach this ambitious target. Come and hear from the Environmental Action Group on 11^th September from 7.30 – 9.30 pm. and join the discussion about practical ways to achieve this goal. Tickets $15 general admission, $12 concession and $5 live stream. More information is available at Synod website at this link.

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Celebrating 170 Years at Findon

At 10.00 am on Sunday, 13^th October at Western Link Uniting Church, 93 Crittenden Road, Findon the original site of the Findon Church known as ‘Old Glory’ will celebrate 170 years. The building is heritage listed by the Charles Sturt Council who have commissioned a commemorative plaque to be mounted in a suitable place. All past members, their families, former Ministers and anyone who had a relationship with ‘Old Glory’ is welcome to attend. Contact Marion on 0437 128 365.

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Craft Display Day

On Thursday, 26^th September come and enjoy the stunning display of Arts and Crafts produced every Thursday. Entry gold coin donation to the Worship Centre. Morning tea, light lunch and coffee cart available from 9.00 am – 1.00 pm. A variety of stalls with items for sale will be available in the hall. Westbourne Park Uniting Church, 27 Sussex Terrace, Hawthorn.

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RUOK 2 Play!

Boardgames. Fun! Giveaways. Pizza. Community. Inclusion. Hilarity on 28^th September and 12^th October from 12.00 noon to 6.00 pm. Find event details at this link: Welcome - St Andrew's by the Sea Uniting Church (standrewsuc.org.au).

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Let’s Get Real Workshop

Step out from behind the professional facade, ditch the fancy talk, and name pastoral and spiritual care for what it is - messy, muddled and amazing! Join Dr Michael Paterson for an interactive conversation about being awake, agile and audacious - personally and professionally. Tuesday, 8th October from 9.00 am - 12.30 pm at UnitingSA Learning Hub, workshop fee is $50 (and includes lunch). To register email Les Underwood at Turn on Javascript!.

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The Final Service All Saints Uniting Church Plympton

The Final Service at All Saints Uniting Church Plympton, 364A Marion Road, North Plympton, will be held on Sunday 29^th September 2024 at 10.00am. All Ministers, Lay Preachers who have preached at Plympton, past parishioners and congregation members are invited to attend this Service. Please join us at a luncheon following the Final Service. RSVP by Sunday 15^th September to Jan Martin on 0408 380 423
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Community Fair at Adelaide West UC

A free event with entertainment from a wide variety of musicians (including the West Torrens Concert Band), cakes and produce, craft, plants, food and drinks, kids' stall, pre-loved books, clothes, barista coffee and more. Come for a moment or enjoy the whole day! Saturday 21^st September - 9:30am - 2pm at Adelaide West Uniting Church (312 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Brooklyn Park). All welcome to the Community Fair! Lots of parking.

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Adelaide Climate Action event

Uniting Church members are invited to join people of all faiths across Australia to call for bolder climate action and to achieve a sustainable future. As part of the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) Multifaith Week of Climate Action, the Adelaide event will be held on Tuesday, 17^th September, at 10:00 am at Pilgrim Uniting Church. Find out more about what else is occurring during the week of action and how to get involved at https://www.arrcc.org.au/weekofaction. Congregations are encouraged to consider putting up a banner at your place of worship. For details about how to order one and what messages to put on them, please see www.arrcc.org.au/banners.

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