News, Notices & Prayer points - 9th May 2023
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News & Notices – 9th May 2023
Below are the news and notices from congregations, the Synod of South Australia and the wider Uniting Church for Tuesday, 9th May, 2023 edition of UC e-News
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Prayer Points
We pray:
- For those surviving in the midst of war, particularly in Sudan and Ukraine, may they be comforted by God’s love and compassion
- For the people in our midst experiencing the worst of the cost of living crisis
- For ongoing actions to prevent further climate change in this country.
Missional Needs and Opportunities Review
The AngelWings team undertaking the Review of Missional Needs and Opportunities across the Synod have hit the ground running. Last week, they commenced reading recent literature on existing missional needs and opportunities from South Australia, Australia, and internationally.
To date, they have identified six main themes in the recent literature: renewal, the vitality of faith, being local and being flexible, looking back and looking forward, diversity as strength, and partnering.
For more information about the literature that AngelWings is engaging with, an update is located at this link: https://sites.google.com/view/reviewmissional2023/updates. If you feel that something has been missed please email your feedback to: Turn on Javascript!.
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Roman Catholic - Uniting Church Dialogue in SA - Call for New Members
This dialogue group of six Roman Catholic and six Uniting Church members form part of an ongoing discussion which seeks to gain a deeper appreciation of each other’s traditions. There has been discussion of many topics of mutual interest. Further information is available at this link: https://www.sadialoguercuc.org/.
The group meets 5-6 times a year, usually on Thursday mornings from 9.30 for 10am until 12 noon at Lockleys Catholic Parish. There is one full day meeting each year.
Current work includes a study of a recent Papal Encyclical: Fratelli Tutti.
Expressions of interest from potential new members of the Uniting Church team are invited. Please provide about a page indicating your reasons for being interested, what gifts you would bring and your contact details. This application should be emailed to Alison Whish (acting Co-Convenor) at Turn on Javascript! by 30th May 2023.
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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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MediaCom Education: Autumn office hours
MediaCom Education is seeking writers to join a team of creatives in developing its lectionary-based Liturgy, Learning and Life resource. Please contact Susan Burt at Turn on Javascript! or phone: 0412 552 703.
MediaCom's distribution centre at building 4/32-56 Sir Donald Bradman Drive is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9.00 am – 4.00 pm.
It is closed to the public on Wednesday and Friday for administration, production and planning. Phone enquiries on Wednesday and Friday to 0412 552 703; 0455 830 292 or leave a message on (08) 371 1399. Online orders www.mediacom.org.au.
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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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