News, Notices & Prayer points - 23rd July 2024

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News & Notices – 23rd July 2024

Below are the news and notices from congregations, the Synod of South Australia and the wider Uniting Church for Tuesday, 23rd July 2024 edition of UC e-News

Prayer Points

We pray:

  • For all students, teachers and staff as they head into another term of school and higher education studies
  • For all impacted by the cost-of-living crisis
  • For the Uniting College for Leadership and Theology, its students and teaching staff as they begin Semester 2 for this year.

 



It’s time to Volunteer!

The Red Dove Cafe is looking for volunteers before and during the Royal Adelaide Show to help cook, prepare and serve meals at the Showgrounds. A great mission to reach out to the community and work together as a church in mission. Dates are from 20th August – 8th September. To sign up please email 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 26th – 30th 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? The next Through Their Eyes Refresher is being offered on Tuesday 13th August at Hope Valley. A full day course, Saturday 7th September at The Journey, Ridgehaven. Called to Care – our own Uniting Church Safeguarding training is being offered at the following: Saturday 17th August at Spicer UC, St Peters; Sunday 18th August at Westbourne Park UC and 13th 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).

Screening renewals: Since the introduction of the new screening requirements in 2019, reminders for expiring screenings due for renewal have been sent from the Synod’s UC SA Screening office. This year the Department for Human Services Screening Unit decided to send notifications to anyone who has a Working With Children Check (WWCC) that is expiring in the next 6 months. Unfortunately, this has sometimes been sent to individuals before the reminder from this office which has caused some confusion regarding how and through what channels to complete the renewal. Please ensure that any reminders that are responded to are from the UCSA Screening Admin email: Turn on Javascript!. If new WWCC have been completed directly through DHS, then please advise through completing the Step 1 form found here: Screening – Safe Church (ucasa.org.au). The Synod Safe Church Screening team welcome requests from congregations to assist with bulk renewals for members who find using the online system and/or access to computers challenging. Please email Turn on Javascript! to reach the Synod team.

 

 

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Semester 2 – 2024 Uniting College

It’s not too late to enrol for this semester at Uniting College. Contact the College today to explore Justice and Community Development; God the Trinity; Practice of Christian Ministry; one of the Biblical studies units or other exciting units on offer at Uniting College for Leadership and Theology. Enrolments are now open for Semester 2 which begins 29th July. Intensives also available. Classes can be taken for credit towards a degree or simply out of passion and interest. Online and in person learning. Contact Uniting College Turn on Javascript!, (08) 8416 8420.

 

 

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2024 Uniting Foundation Grant Round – Closing Soon!

The 2024 Uniting Foundation Grant round is now open. Uniting Foundation and UC Invest are excited to be able to provide $1million of grant funding. A welcome video is available at this link: Uniting Foundation 2024 Grants (youtube.com). The application form and eligibility criteria details are available on the Synod website page at this link: UCA SA - 2024 Grants.

Applications close 31st July 2024. For more information email Alice Hammer at Turn on Javascript!.

 

 

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Grant Opportunities

Expand Together Grants 2024-25

The Minister for Multicultural Affairs has announced that applications for Multicultural Affairs’ (Department of the Premier and Cabinet) Expand Together Round 2 grants are now open.

These grants assist multicultural organisations to expand their capacity by upgrading community facilities or purchasing equipment to meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Applications are open now and close 11pm, 31st August 2024.

Organisations are now able to apply for up to $100,000 for equipment or infrastructure, with co-contribution for applications above $50,000. Online application forms and guidelines are available at www.multicultural.sa.gov.au. For more information, please contact the Multicultural Grants Team on 1300 239 468 or Turn on Javascript!

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, 15th September 2024.

 

 

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‘Sing a New Song’ Worship Leadership Events

The CMLA and Mission Resourcing SA are hosting two leadership development events for worship leaders, musicians and preachers. Friday evening 6th September: ‘Post-colonial Worship in Australia’ - lecture with Rev Prof Stephen Burns from the University of Divinity in Melbourne, followed by panel discussion. Saturday 7th September 9.30am-4.00pm with an address by Rev Burns followed by multiple electives including new music, worship in a multicultural church, church online, bringing Bible readings alive, Advent and Christmas ideas, copyright, and much more. Venues: Adelaide West UC and Uniting College Full program and registration details here.

 

 

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Open Garden Event

Rob and Carolyn are hosting an Open Garden event to support fundraising for The Corner Uniting Church, working closely with the community and diverse youth. Volunteers from The Corner are assisting this Open Gardens event with a barbecue, drinks, plants and gift stalls. All proceeds will be donated to their outreach programs.

A scenic garden trail has been created to locate icons across the one-acre garden and enjoy interactive displays, photo opportunities, garden art and detailed botanical information.

Garden Tours 11am and 2pm on 24th and 25th August, 2024. Enquiries to Carolyn 0439871465.

 

 

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Shout 4 Joy Adelaide West Uniting Church

'More than Friends' is a communications and relationships program designed by Bindy Taylor and Dana Baltutis, a Speech Pathologist and Life Coach. The program helps neurodivergent young adults (18+) better understand themselves, enhance communication skills, build friendships, and navigate the dating world through six weekly 2-hour evening sessions at the Mitchell Park Sports and Community Club. The course fee is NDIS approved. Register and discover more here: https://bit.ly/4ePlwCq.

 

 

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100 Year Celebration for Gelland and Croydon Park

Gelland Methodist and Croydon Park Uniting Church will celebrate 100 years of ministry at 310 Torrens Road, Croydon Park 5008. Moderator Rev Peter Morel will preach in this celebration at 2.00pm on 18th August 2024. You are invited to meet with past members and families of the Sunday School and Congregational life. Please advise your attendance to Mrs Jean Chinca 8445 8117 or Mrs Bettie Rundle 8346 3778.

 

 

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New Worship Music Pack released!

The Centre for Music, Liturgy and the Arts (CMLA) has released another pack of 5 songs from the ‘Walk as One’ songbook. With audio recordings, videos, PowerPoint files and sheet music, these packs work for churches of any size. Another very singable and easy to learn collection of songs for praise, hearing the word, affirming faith, and being sent to live as disciples in the world. Churches can purchase individual packs for $35 or 5 packs for $150 and receive 4 bonus songs. Song samples and more information at cmla.org.au.

 

 

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Lay Preachers’ Sunday

The first Sunday in August each year is celebrated in the UCA in SA as Lay Preachers' Sunday. A liturgy and suggested sermon notes may be found at UCA SA - Lay Preachers. Without the lay people who lead us, there would be many congregations every week with no-one to preach the Gospel of grace. You are invited to support our Lay Preachers on August 4th, 2024

 

 

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State Youth Conference is back for 2024!

What is love? It’s a question we ask ourselves every day without even realising it! Is it popularity? Going viral? Being in a relationship? At this year’s State Youth Conference (SYC) we’re getting to the bottom of what God says love is and how we can live in it! Registrations now open at this ink: SYC 2024 | What is Love? (eventzilla.net).

 

 

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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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