News, Notices & Prayer points - 2nd May 2023
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News & Notices – 2nd May 2023
Below are the news and notices from congregations, the Synod of South Australia and the wider Uniting Church for Tuesday, 2nd May, 2023 edition of UC e-News
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Prayer Points
We pray:
- For our church partners across the Pacific, Asia and Africa who work to transform lives and communities for the better
- For our Intergenerational Church, may we all find ways to make space for all generations
- For the people of Sudan.
Raise the Rate for Good
With the Federal budget shortly to be delivered, there is an urgent need to act.
UnitingCare Australia and the Uniting Church are deeply committed to the eradication of poverty and seeking the correction of injustice wherever it occurs. The low rate of income support is forcing people to make heartbreaking decisions between buying food and medicine. Everyone should have the means to put a roof over their heads and food on the table.
So, as the budget draws near, the time to put pressure on the Government is now. There is an urgent need to act. We ask you to support the campaign to raise the rate by phoning or emailing your local MP today.
email your MP to raise the rate - Uniting Church Australia
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UnitingWorld Sunday
The Uniting Church is connected in partnership with churches across the Pacific, Asia and Africa. They are vibrant, inspiring, and formidable people who are transforming lives and communities for the better. As the international aid and partnerships agency of the Uniting Church in Australia, UnitingWorld works together with the global church to address poverty and injustice.
UnitingWorld Sunday is an opportunity to be part of this movement. Sign up to receive excellent resources for hosting a service, including a sermon from a sailing canoe by Rev James Bhagwan, General Secretary of the Pacific Conference of Churches!
Resources and more information available at www.unitingworld.org.au/sunday
Sunday, 7th May is UnitingWorld Sunday, or any day that suits your church congregation.
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Rachel Collis in Concert
Rachel Collis is a Sydney-based singer songwriter. Her trademarks are finely crafted, heartfelt lyrics, whirlwind virtuosic piano playing and Celtic-like vocals. Rachel will be supported by Leigh Newton, well known to South Australian audiences as an extremely accomplished musician himself. Up to 50% of the night’s proceeds will go directly to supporting Pastoral Care Workers in our local schools. The event is being held on Friday, May 12th, from 7.00 pm (for 7.30 pm start). This is a relaxed, cabaret-style eventing. Tickets are $30 each. Enquiries to Julie on 0418 811 556.
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Voice Banners now available
The Synod of VIC/TAS has designed a banner in support of the Voice to Parliament and the banner has been endorsed by the National Assembly. There are four colour options for those congregations that wish to display a banner in support of the Voice to Parliament. The designs are available to view at this link: UCA SA - Voice to Parliament Resources
If you would like to order a banner please email the Engagement Ministry Centre at Turn on Javascript! and include the following details with your order:
- Name of congregation
- Name of contact person at congregation
- Type of banner required e.g. corflute, canvas
- Size of banner, please include number of eyelets required
- Indicate colour choice of your design (3 options to choose from)
- Clearly indicate any additional words you would like included in the design.
There is no design fee, however there will be a print and postage and handling fee for all requests. Once an order is received, Engagement will let you know the print quote cost for your banner, before progressing your requirements.
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Call for Expressions of Interest: Missional Renewal Pilot
Mission Resourcing is seeking to identify three to five congregations for the first round of Awaken Adelaide cohorts for a Missional Renewal Pilot project: Intercultural Neighbourhood Congregation Pilot.
Awaken Adelaide is a six-month process for congregations to learn about new ways of being a church in an increasingly multicultural neighbourhood. This will be done through a cohort learning experience with neighbouring congregations and CALD faith communities to build missional partnerships in local communities.
A one-page flyer can be downloaded at this link: Intercultural Congregation Pilot Flyer-final.pdf
A four-page leaflet can be downloaded at this link: Four Page Awaken Adelaide flyer.pdf
Congregations are invited to submit expressions of interest at this link: Expression of Interest (office.com) by 31st May, 2023. For further information and enquiries, please contact Paul Goh Turn on Javascript! Mobile: 0416 564 193.
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Raising our Tribal Voice for Justice: An Indigenous Theological Revolution 2023 Conference (10th – 13th July 2023)
The School of Indigenous Studies at the University of Divinity is pleased to announce a four-day conference entitled ‘Raising Our Tribal Voice for Justice: An Indigenous Theological Revolution.’ This is the first ever national ecumenical platform where Indigenous theologians from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific will raise up their voices and challenge churches across denominations to call their followers to action in addressing injustice, inequality and systemic failings of churches history to protect, nourish, and benefit from Indigenous peoples and their knowledge. More information and how to book is available at this link: Raising our Tribal Voice for Justice Tickets, St John's Anglican Cathedral, Brisbane City | TryBooking Australia
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Winifred Kiek Scholarship
Applications for the 2024 Winifred Kiek Memorial Scholarship are now open and must be received by 31st May 2023. The scholarship enables women to develop capacity in theology or for ministry. In 2024, the scholarship will be awarded to a woman from multicultural Australia. More information is available at this link: The Winifred Kiek Memorial Scholarship - NCCA.
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Uniting Church National History Society 2023 Conference (24th – 27th August 2023)
Registrations for the Uniting Church National History Society's 2023 Conference are now open. For information and details about how to register for the conference please download the promotional flyer at this link or contact Judy Orme email: Turn on Javascript!.
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National Lay Preachers Conference 2023 (4th – 7th August 2023)
The Queensland Synod is pleased to host on behalf of the National Lay Preacher Committee, the 2023 National Conference of Lay Preachers to be held Friday 4th August to Monday 7th August 2023 at Alexandra Park Conference Centre, Sunshine Coast Queensland.
For Lay Preachers, prospective Lay Preachers and those interested in leading worship. Share in a wonderful few days and be encouraged, supported and challenged in your ministry. Further information is available at this link: National Conference of Lay Preachers 2023 - Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod (ucaqld.com.au)
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Grant Opportunities
Multicultural Grants Program 2023-24 currently has Expand Together funding open to support multicultural communities.
The Expand Together 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. Apply for up $100,000. Applications for Round 2 open on 1st June 2023 and close on 30th August 2023. Find out more.
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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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Together Day
Uniting Church Fellowship and Mission Support Together Day is being held at Burnside Uniting Church, 384 Portrush Road, Tusmore on Friday, 5th May 2023. Commencing with morning tea at 10.00 am, the program commences at 10.30 am and concludes with lunch. Lunch bookings can be made by registering at this link: Together Day Tickets, Together Day, Tusmore | TryBooking Australia.
More information is available by contacting Janet Woodward on 0432 271 757.
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Fundraising Movie Night
Nurse, Jennifer LeRay has arranged a movie night on 5th May, with proceeds going to the Turkey/Syria earthquake recovery. Tickets can be purchased on the day or via Try Booking at this link: https://www.trybooking.com/CGSBR.
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