News, Notices & Prayer points - 2 February 2021

Posted Feb 2, 2021 in News

News & Notices – 2 February 2021

Below are the news and notices from congregations, the Synod of South Australia and the wider Uniting Church for Tuesday, 2 February edition of UC e-News

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Prayer Points for the week:

For all congregations and ministry centres to be communities of connection which are kind and compassionate to one another
In thankfulness to all that have contributed in bringing the Synod meeting together - the support staff for administration and for those taking minutes, and those who continue to provide technology and communications
For those members who continue to discern important matters
For all Presbyteries.

Synod Meeting Update

Thanks are extended to everyone for their participation in a fantastic online Session 1 of our Synod meeting on 30 January.

The next session of our meeting is on Sunday 7 February. It is the Celebration of Ministry Service commencing at 2.30 pm at Burnside City Uniting Church.

Please RSVP to the Celebration of Ministry service at this link.

To all members – an email from Turn on Javascript! was sent on 27^th January, regarding the re-selection of electives. Please complete your re-selection by 5^th February.

Remember to keep checking the website or YAPP app for updated reports and proposals.

Final details for the meeting will be sent next week.

Rev Sue Page

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Synod Meeting Prayer Diary

You are invited to pray for the forthcoming Synod Meeting. A prayer guide for the month leading up to the Synod Meeting is located on the Synod website at the this link.

We encourage you to use this resource as a stimulus to connect with your own prayers for the Synod event.

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MediaCom Education – biggest sale ever!

MediaCom Education is having their biggest sale ever! Visit during Synod from Thursday the 11th and 12th of February. MediaCom Education is extending their trading hours for 2 days only (from 9am to 7pm) and will offer huge discounts on popular books. Synod attendees are invited to grab a free book. For more information visit mediacomeducation.org.au or email Turn on Javascript!.

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Lent begins in 3 weeks!

If you or your congregation are looking for some original studies to use, UnitingWorld have just released a new set called ‘How to be a good global neighbour.’

You’ll explore why neighbourliness is central to your identity in Christ, whether we’re called to generosity or justice and why vulnerability is so central to relationships.

Beenleigh Region Uniting Church in Queensland, who piloted the studies last year, have this to say:

‘We appreciated exploring what being created in the image of God really means for those who call themselves Christians - and what a world fully reconciled with God would look like.

Our group warmed to the reminder that sometimes our preconceived ideas about people in other countries and their needs can be quite inappropriate. It is a pertinent caution for us as “global neighbours” to learn from those in need, rather than for us to decide what we think they need. We’d recommend these studies to all Uniting Church groups to tackle!’

Visit UnitingWorld’s Lent Event at lentevent.com.au to find out more, or to download or order your copies online.

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SA Heritage Grants Program

Round 3 of the SA Heritage Grants Program is now open. Grants are available for owners of State heritage listed places; with up to $20,000 for conversation work or documentation; and are provided on a dollar-for-dollar basis.

Applications for the program close on 26th February 2021. All applications must be submitted through the Department for Environment and Water, Grant Management System. If you would like further information please contact Malcolm Wilson, phone 8236 4206 or email Turn on Javascript!.

Further information is also available at this link.

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UCA Act2 Project

Last year in November, the Assembly launched the UCA Act2 Project – a whole-of-church consultation on the future together as a people of God on the way - in the words of paragraph 18 of the Basis of Union.

Through the UCA Act2 Project, in the lead up to the 16th Assembly in July 2021, members of the Church, in congregations, agencies, schools and other Councils are being invited to consider a shared vision for the future.

To find out more about Act2 and how you can be part of this important conversation, first read the Introduction to the Project at this link.

You are also invited to take the survey and to review further information from the Assembly General Secretary Colleen Geyer about the Act2 theme.

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Morialta Uniting Church Student Houses – Vacancies 2021

Undergraduate university/TAFE students from rural/regional areas. Furnished single bedrooms, living areas, shared bathroom or ensuite. Close to UniSA, Magill Campus. Easy travel to city for Adelaide University and UniSA and to Mawson Lakes Campus. Rent $390 or $430 monthly. Contact: Anne Ind 0402061124, Church Office 83319344.

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Positions Vacant

The following vacancies are currently available - please click on the links for further information:

Presbytery Minister

Office Assistant

Seeds Children & Families Director

Operations Manager

Pastor

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Uniting Church SA Historical Society – Public Meeting

‘Development in Music and Hymnody from the 1960’s to 2020’ – this event will be held at 7pm Friday 19^th March, 2021 at the Church of the Trinity, Clarence Park.

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Creative Singing, Group Reunion & Mediacom Book launch

On Saturday 20^th March 2021 the Pilgrim Church Adelaide will feature the Creative Singing Group Reunion from 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm followed by the public book launch of Singing the Journey, by Doug Simper, from 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm.

The Creative Singing Group – a multi-arts performing group, burst onto the church music scene in 1970 with powerful new expressions of worship. It was created by Rodney Boucher, Douglas Simper, David Woods and the late Neil Quintrell.

The afternoon includes the launch of Singing the Journey, - 100 contemporary Christian songs published by MediaCom Education.

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Occasional Panel Series – ‘Meaning through Music’

On Sunday 21^st March the Blackwood Uniting Church will host a ‘Meaning through Music’ event from 5.00 – 7.00 pm, where composers will share their musical insights.

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Music on Flinders – Summer Series

On Monday 8 February 12.30 -1pm – spring into toe-tapping Music on Flinders with Fergus Maximus. You are invited to take some lunch timeout, to enjoy listening to artists using full audio performing outdoors under the trees. Next Monday enjoy Fergus Maximus with guitar and sax singing unapologetic pop songs that encompass all important things: love, loss, mistakes, surprises and people’s astonishing capacity to miscommunicate. In Ferg's engaging, melodic storytelling you'll find extraordinary snapshots from an ordinary life. Further information is available at this link.

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If you didn’t get to read the last ‘News & Notices?’

Click here for the News, Notices & Prayer points – 19 January 2021, which included updates about: