New Times - News
News, Notices & Prayer points - 16 January 2019
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Standing Committee - December 2018 update
Standing Committee meeting updates are published to inform the wider Uniting Church SA community of the discussions, deliberations and decisions arising from each meeting of the Committee. This update refers to the recent December 2018 meeting.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 19 December 2018
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 12 December 2018
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Sowing the seeds of reconciliation
A new garden honouring Kaurna people and their land was opened at Enfield Uniting Church.
At last, Australia has a Modern Slavery Act
Australia’s very first Modern Slavery Bill was passed in Australian Parliament and the Senate just last week, Thursday 29 November. It will hold Australian organisations accountable for acts of slavery hidden in their supply chains.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 5 December 2018
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Editorial comment
New Times recently published an article titled "Queensland Moderator addresses media claims of congregations’ intention to split from the Uniting Church" on Wednesday 28 November. The article referenced a Gold Coast Bulletin article which published a number of misrepresentations and inaccuracies. Whilst the article acknowledged the inaccuracies, it was decided to remove the New Times article to eliminate any further misrepresentation.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 28 November 2018
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
The two big decisions and what it means for us
The November Presbytery and Synod Meeting, held between 15 and 17 November at Adelaide West Uniting Church, was described by many as the most emotional three-day meeting this Presbytery & Synod has ever experienced. Read about two of the significant outcomes following the meeting.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 21 November 2018
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
From recipient to volunteer: Donna’s Christmas story
Donna was a mother in financial trouble. It was Christmas and she didn’t know how she was going to afford to bring any joy to her family. In desperation, she turned to UCare Gawler. This is her story.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 14 November 2018
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Bumper November Presbytery & Synod meeting expected
A significant number of proposals have been submitted for presentation at this year’s November Presbytery & Synod Meeting. Read about these and more in this New Times online article.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 7 November 2018
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Presbytery and Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Armistice Resource for Rememberance Day
This year sees the centenary celebrations of the Armistice that ended the fighting in the First World War. Defence Chaplain, Rev Sue Page, and the centre for Music, Liturgy and the Arts, have put together a wonderful resource for this occasion.