News, Notices & Prayer points - 3 August 2021

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News & Notices – 3 August 2021

Below are the news and notices from congregations, the Synod of South Australia and the wider Uniting Church for Tuesday, 3rd August edition of UC e-News

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Prayer Points for the week:

We pray:

  • For our church as we gather each week, that in our local community, we recognise the needs and respond with action

  • For our nation, that we continue to be able to share faith, gather to worship and pray together

  • For our leaders, that they be tolerant, work to build up the whole community, and understand the unique gifts of the vulnerable at this time.

 

 

 

Worship at Home Resources

In these difficult times of COVID-19 restrictions, the Centre for Music, Liturgy and the Arts (CMLA) has a number of worship at home resources available on its website. To explore these resources visit link. Additional resources are also on the Synod website at this link.

 

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Community Movie and Death Cafe

Movie and Discussion - Death makes Life Possible - a documentary movie. This will be followed by Death Cafe - facilitated conversation to explore ideas about life and death issues. Light lunch, gold coin donation. Thursday 12 August Walkerville Town Hall 10.30 am - 1.30 pm - bookings essential at: https://events.humanitix.com/matinee-movie/tickets and https://events.humanitix.com/death-cafe/tickets or call 8342 7100.

 

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Synod Expos Update

Registrations are now open for the Synod Expos. Due to COVID-19 we request that all participants register to attend at any of the event days. To register, please visit: https://sa.uca.org.au/synod-expo

 

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Synod Ecumenical Relations Committee Award

The Synod Ecumenical Relations Committee (SERC) invites congregations who have been involved in Ecumenical activities within their local community to submit to SERC a brief of their activity. This can be through a written report with photographs, video or whatever creative presentation you wish to make.

This award has been agreed to by Synod with $600 being included in the SERC budget for it. Certificates will be presented to all applicants. The closing date is the 17th September and the award will be presented at a Synod meeting. Please submit applications to Don Hopgood Turn on Javascript! or Velvy Holden at Turn on Javascript! or mail to SERC c/o 19 Ray Avenue, Morphett Vale 5162.

 

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Synod Art Project

Artists from all around South Australia and beyond have shared theological reflection through art and transformed the Synod office building. Come and see the artwork before the exhibition ends. The final tour date is August 17th. Tours are conducted by Dieter Engler, Karan Hudson and Neryl McCallum. More information is available at this link: https://www.cmla.org.au/events/synod-art-project-tours/

 

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Finding the road less travelled

Established and emerging artists will be given the opportunity to put their heart and art into coming to terms with the past COVID year in which our lives were turned upside down. How do we find the road less travelled?

Bethany Hall, Willunga - 33 St Andrews Terrace. Bethany Hall is one of Willunga's earliest buildings which features gallery lighting to showcase local Fleurieu artists.

Open weekends in August from 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm. Opening Event Saturday, August 7th at 11.30am with Rev Dr Michael Trainor. For further information email: Turn on Javascript!.

 

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Community Grants Open

Applications for the next round of community grants can be made between 10am Tuesday 27 July and 4pm Tuesday 24 August 2021. Please contact the City of Tea Tree Gully to discuss your project idea and check your eligibility!

The Council’s Community Grants program consists of one-off financial grants for community groups and not-for-profit organisations. Grants are provided for activities, programs, events and initiatives that provide clear benefits to the community.

Further information is available on the Community Grants page on Council's website.

External grant opportunity
The IGA Community Chest raises funds to support local communities, charities and other worthwhile causes. You can apply for funding to help with events associated with things like floods or bush fires or something as simple as new soccer balls for the local under 8’s. Open all year round. Find out more.

External award opportunities
The Pelzer prize is open for nominations. Nominate a green hero who's making a positive difference to the SA environment. Nominees may have been restoring landscapes, creating habitat for wildlife, connecting people to nature, or cleaning up parks, beaches or waterways, or may be doing something else that is equally worthy of recognition and reward. The selection panel will be looking for evidence of positive change over a substantial period of time in order to reward a winner with a $10,000 cash prize to dedicate towards an environmental cause. Find out more.

 

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Bloom Event for Teen Girls

Bloom is a free event for teen girls (aged 13-18 years) and the women who care for them. This event is designed to encourage and empower girls to know that they are beautiful, worthy and enough.

The Keynote speaker is Anna Doecke – a Christian counsellor and speaker with over 15 years’ experience working with adults and young people. She is a skilled presenter who will be delivering a strong, clear message on topics including identity, authenticity and relationships. Bindy Taylor is a business leader, teen mentor and Mum and she will be speaking about the importance of emotions and having a positive mindset.

Attendees will receive a small gift bag including a journal and light afternoon tea will be provided. Cheltenham Community Centre (62 Stroud Street North, Cheltenham) – 4th September from 1pm to 4pm – only 100 places available. Please register on Eventbrite. Brought to you by Good for Nothing Ministries, follow on Instagram and Facebook: @g4n.au.

 

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Interfaith Forum - Insights

The Interfaith Forum planned for Wednesday, 28th July has been re-scheduled to 25th August, from 5.45 pm to 8.00 pm at Hope’s Café, Corner Portrush Road and The Parade, Norwood. Insights: The spiritual process within Ramadan and Islamic faith practices from Professor Abdalla. All welcome to share a meal. Cost: $10/$15 to chef. Gold coin donation towards Hope’s hospitality appreciated. RSVP: to Liellie by Sunday, 22 August to enable numbers for catering and Covid-safety. Email: Turn on Javascript! or mobile: 0437 794 410. (Event supported by Liellie McLaughlin, Community Connections, a combined Pilgrim and Clayton- Wesley UCA initiative.)

 

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Highbury Street Fund – Applications now open – closing 31st August 2021

The Fund supports leadership development among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse worshipping communities through education and training.

SA Residents with leadership roles within UC Synod SA can apply. Terms of Reference are available here http://sa.uca.org.au/documents/cald/highbury-street-terms-of-reference.doc

The Funding Round closes 31st August, 2021 with applications to be sent to Mission Resourcing and information is available at the following link: https://sa.uca.org.au/cald/highbury-street

For assistance please contact Bev Freeman – Turn on Javascript! or phone 8236 4243.

 

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NCLS 2021!

The National Church Life Survey (NCLS) is a survey of churches and congregations across Australia, across denominations, which provides a snapshot of the state of the Australian church at a moment in time. With the changes in our world, nation and church, all presbyteries and the Synod believe that this survey will provide crucial information to better serve, support and renew the church for the future. The presbyteries have agreed with the Synod of South Australia to fund two parts of the census: the church census (one form per congregation) and the Leadership Survey (as many forms as you have ordained and/or lay leaders). The usual detailed forms are available to your congregation at your own cost. Go to https://ncls.org.au or contact Mission Resourcing at Turn on Javascript! or phone us 82364200.

 

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Click here for the News, Notices & Prayer points – 27 July 2021

Check out last week’s UC eNews here to keep you updated.

 

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