News & notices – 13 July 2016
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
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Prayers for South Sudan
In the wake of recent violence in South Sudan, UnitingWorld has shared a call for prayer from a member of our church partner, the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan.
News & notices - 6 July 2016
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
Prayers in the shadow of violence
The past month has seen violent attacks occur in locations across the world, many of which have been tied to the Islamic State - most recently, the attack in Baghdad, Iraq. Uniting Church SA Moderator Dr Deidre Palmer offers a reflection on these recent acts of violence. Updated 05/07/16.
A prayer for Turkey
Uniting Church SA Moderator Dr Deidre Palmer shares a prayer in the wake of the recent attack at Ataturk airport in Turkey.
News & notices - 29 June 2016
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
Aged care cuts more severe than expected
The UnitingCare Australia Aged Care Network has released independent modelling that demonstrates the full extent of the impact of aged care budget cuts on sick and frail older people in residential aged care.
Happy birthday, Uniting Church in Australia!
Today the Uniting Church in Australia celebrates its 39th anniversary. Uniting Church SA Moderator Dr Deidre Palmer reflects on the Church’s life and ministry.
News & notices - 22 June 2016
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
Council backslides on baking inspections
The One Tree Hill Fellowship group was concerned when the council decided their fundraising bakers' home kitchens would be subject to regular inspections. The group is relieved that this decision has been reviewed!
News & notices - 15 June 2016
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
On the Orlando hate attack
Uniting Church President Stuart McMillan has released a statement about the attack that took place at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on Sunday 12 June.
Progressing claim for retired ministers
Superannuation changes made by the Federal Government in January 2016 had a financial impact on many retired Uniting Church ministers. UCA General Secretary Colleen Geyer provides information on the progress that has been made to address this issue.
News & notices - 8 June 2016
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
News & notices - 1 June 2016
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
Calls to halve homelessness by 2025
On any given night over 100,000 Australians are homeless. Each year more than 200,000 people seek help from homelessness services. And these numbers are growing.
News & notices - 25 May 2016
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
News & notices - 18 May 2016
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News & notices - 11 May 2016
This week's news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church.
Your faith, your voice, your vote
Uniting Church President Stuart McMillan and Rev Elenie Poulos, the National Director of UnitingJustice, encourage Uniting Church members to make sure their voices are heard in the lead up to the 2016 Federal Election.