News, Notices & Prayer points - 26th November 2024

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News & Notices – 26th November 2024

Below are the news and notices from congregations, the Synod of South Australia and the wider Uniting Church for Tuesday, 26th November 2024 edition of UC e-News

Prayer Points

We pray:

  • For education that teaches respect, empathy, and healthy relationships
  • For an end to violence and conflict in Palestine and Israel
  • For those who educate and mentor children, that they may inspire and guide them with wisdom and patience

 

 

 

Australian Lectionary Worship Resources Update

Liturgy, Learning, and (purposeful) Life and Words for Worship are now available on a new, dedicated website: liturgylearninglife.com. All subscribers, including those with automatic renewals, will need to create a new subscription through the new site, as previous subscriptions from the old MediaCom system are no longer valid.

 

 

 

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Christmas 2024 Resources for Congregations

As you prepare your Christmas worship services a selection of social media graphics, posters, PowerPoint template and postcard designs are now available on the Synod website, ready for download. The Moderator’s Christmas theme for 2024 is ‘Through their Eyes.’ Additional resources will be added from time to time, so please check the site on a regular basis. More information is available at: UCA SA - Christmas 2024

 

 

 

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Christmas Worship Services 2024

Please send through your Christmas Worship times and services so they can be featured on the Synod website at this link: UCA SA - Christmas Services 2024. To provide your Christmas Worship times to the 2024 list please email: Turn on Javascript!. For all other Christmas events, please list them in the usual way via the Events submission form available at this link: UCA SA - Submit an event.

 

 

 

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Grant Opportunities

Mark Butler MP Grants Information

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

SA Youth Week 2025 Grants Now Open

Applications are open now until 29th November for one-off grants of up to $2,500 for organisations, including community groups, non-government organisations and local councils to host events during SA Youth Week 2025 in metropolitan and regional South Australia. Events should promote, acknowledge, recognise and celebrate the contributions of young people in our communities.

Visit the grants page to find out more, read the grant guidelines and complete your application. Applications Close 3.00 pm, 29th November 2024.

Strengthening Rural Communities — Small & Vital (Round 23)

Grants of up to $10,000 are available for grassroots, community-led projects that benefit remote, rural, and regional communities across Australia. Projects must align with charitable outcomes like fostering resilience, improving community wellbeing, supporting diversity, and enhancing community spaces. Preference is given to smaller communities (populations under 15,000).

  • Closing Date: 5th December 2024
  • Eligibility: Non-profit organisations

More information is available at this link: https://frrr.org.au/funding/place/src-small-vital/.

 

 

 

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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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Doug Simper Tribute and Benefit Concert

A benefit concert celebrating Doug’s life and his invaluable contributions to Australian music, will be taking place on 1st December, with proceeds helping to cover Lorna and Doug’s flights to Adelaide. Featuring performances by Fossils with Peter Combe, Minim, Rod Boucher and Buffalo Drive, Andrew Dutney, Leigh Newton, Sevenfold, and more, the concert will showcase Doug’s beloved songs. Sunday, 1st December at 3.00 pm at the Church of the Trinity, 318 Goodwood Road, Clarence Park. Tickets available at: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1296779

 

 

 

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Aunty Denise's books available

Copies of Aunty Denise's books, are available by contacting Ian Dempster on Turn on Javascript! or dropping into the UAICC SA office when he is working there. Also, available by contacting Rosemary Dewerse: Turn on Javascript!.’

Copies of Yarta Wandatha are available @ $35 each and a new print run of Anaditj is due mid-November (books for sale @ $30 each).

Rosemary Dewerse has also edited ‘Location Shaped Theologies: First Peoples and Second-Generation Wisdom,’ of which Aunty Denise has a contributing chapter. For more information contact: Turn on Javascript!

 

 

 

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2024-2025 Uniting Church Lectionary released


The 2024-2025 Uniting Church Lectionary is now available to download from the Assembly, and available to order from Wayzgoose, the new online store for MediaCom and Uniting Church resources.

The new-look lectionary features a number of changes - a new poster format, additional liturgical colour coding, new listings for Uniting Church special days and an online list of worship and preaching resources. More information is available at this link: 2024-2025 Uniting Church Lectionary – Uniting Church Australia.

 

 

 

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Adelaide Kids and Youth Disability Expo

This free and inclusive event will feature expert information and advice from over 100 organisations and businesses focused on supporting kids and young people with disabilities, as well as free seminars, interactive kids’ activities and more. Exhibitors at the event include the Department for Education, the Government of South Australia’s Office for Autism, the Women’s and Children’s Health Network, the Multicultural Communities Council of SA, Mission Australia, and many more. Bookings at this link: Kids & Youth Disability Expo Tickets, Sat, Nov 30, 2024 at 9:30 AM | Eventbrite.

 

 

 

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Encounter Henley – Can you help?

Encounter Henley is seeking donations of Christmas lights and Christmas trees for their first Christmas services as a church plant. If you can assist with Christmas lights or trees that are sitting in a shed somewhere and are not being used, please consider donating them to Encounter Henley for this year’s Christmas services. Please contact Rev Tim Littleford on 0466 330 556 or email Turn on Javascript!.

 

 

 

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CMLA Walk as One Music Pack Giveaway!

The CMLA will be giving away a full subscription to the Walk as One Music Packs to one new follower to their Facebook page between now and the end of November 2024. This giveaway includes all 5 music packs plus bonus songs, a total of 29 songs. Please ‘follow’ their page and tag them in a post on your Facebook profile. One new follower will be selected randomly on 1st December 2024. Click here to go to their page: (10) Face https://www.facebook.com/cmlaunitingchurchsa/book.

CMLA From Advent to Emmaus – Dramas from the Gospel of Luke

The CMLA is pleased to announce the publication of From Advent to Emmaus – a book of 54 dramas for worship based on Luke’s Gospel. Step back in time to the first century as Luke and his scribe put the Gospel stories into print. This collection of drama scripts features Dr Luke narrating Bible passages to his friend Nathanael while the two have a dialogue about the story behind the passage. The conversations are insightful, thought-provoking and witty. Author Jim Hayward has been a Lay Preacher for many years and has road-tested these scripts with rural and regional congregations. Available in Print and Digital PDF versions. Ideal for Lectionary Year C. For more information visit the CMLA website.

 

 

 

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Hakuna Matata Children's Choir Coming to Adelaide South Australia, 2025

The Hakuna Matata Children’s Choir from Kenya, a group of 15 talented children, is touring Australia in April 2025. They share inspiring songs, dances, and stories, spreading God’s love and raising funds to build a dormitory for over 300 orphans in Kenya. Available dates include:

  • Sundays: April 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
  • Wednesdays: April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
  • Fridays & Saturdays: Various dates

Hosting involves accommodation and a space for daytime activities. Performances are flexible, and a love offering will support their mission. More information is available at: https://connectwithachild.org/

 

 

 

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Social Justice Advent Resource 2024

This Uniting Church resource is for congregations and faith communities seeking to include social justice content in their Advent services and activities. Including biblical reflections and prayers, it covers a variety of social justice issues that are connected to Advent or Christmas, offering something to different congregations depending on their interests. More information is available at Social Justice Advent Resource 2024.pdf

 

 

 

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Churches Together SA Thanksgiving Service

Churches Together SA Thanksgiving Service is on Saturday 30th November 2024 9.30am at St Francis Xavier Cathedral, 39 Wakefield St, Adelaide. Morning tea will follow. Car parking is available under the building to the left of the Cathedral. More information is available at: Thanksgiving Service CTSA Tickets, St Francis Xavier Cathedral, ADELAIDE | TryBooking Australia

 

 

 

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Thanksgiving Day

Come and join us as we celebrate the work of Fellowship and Mission Support in South Australia. We give thanks for the work of UnitingWorld, Frontier Services and Fellowships. Friday 29th November 2024 at Burnside Uniting Church. Morning Tea at 10.00am and programme start at 10.30am finishing with Lunch. Please contact Janet 0432271757 to book for lunch.

 

 

 

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