News & notices - 10 August 2016

Posted Aug 10, 2016 in News

Below are the news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church submitted for the Wednesday 10 August edition of UC e-News. Please note that events are listed separately here.

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Refugee and Migrant Sunday (28 August)

Refugee and Migrant Sunday marks a celebration of the dignity of people who are refugees and migrants and the contribution they have made to life in Australia. Organised by the South Australian Council of Churches, it is celebrated across denominations on or around the last Sunday of August each year. Resources are available here.

 

Computer Assistance Centre

The Computer Assistance Centre at Enfield Uniting Church is open to anyone who wants to learn in a fun and friendly environment. The centre is open weekly on Wednesdays from 10am to 12midday (school terms only). Cost: donation. Bring your laptop, iPad, or tablet, or use one of the centre’s PCs (there are a couple available). For more information please contact Roy Milne on 0417 833 224.

 

New op shop at Scots Church Adelaide

Goodies 2U is the new op shop located on Level 1 at Scots Church Adelaide (237 North Terrace, Adelaide). The op shop was opened on Tuesday 2 August, and is now open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am-4pm.

Goodies 2U at Scots has been created through the generous cooperation of Clayton Wesley Uniting Church, the home of the very successful Goodies Op Shop.

Donations for Goodies 2U and Goodies Op Shop will only be received at Clayton Wesley Uniting Church (entry to Goodies is from Union Street, Beulah Park).

 

SURRENDER Adelaide 2016 - early bird offer closes soon!

SURRENDER Adelaide is a gathering of Christians to share ideas, stories and hope on the themes of justice, discipleship and mission.

“Love God, Love Neighbour, Love Enemy” – these are Jesus' three mandates to love. What does this mean to us in our world today?

This is the theme that will be explored at SURRENDER Adelaide in 2016, when the event will run from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 September.

Guest speakers include Tim Costello (World Vision), Som Chanmony (TEAR, Cambodia), Brooke Prentis (Grass Tree Gathering), Joanna Hubbard (Baptist Care SA) and singer-songwriter Kylie Brice. The conference will also include workshops, Bible studies and conversations on a diverse range of topics.

An early bird offer of $99 for the full conference is available until Thursday 11 August.

After this date registration will cost $130, with special prices available for concession holders, youth and children. Day and session passes are also available.

For more information or to register, please visit the SURRENDER Adelaide website or contact Danica Patselis on 0421 824 814 or email Turn on Javascript!

 

Adelaide Fringe Festival venue registrations now open

Uniting Church SA buildings have hosted acts and exhibitions for the Adelaide Fringe Festival in the past. Becoming a venue for the Fringe is a great way to welcome locals and people visiting Adelaide for the festive season – whether they’re performers or patrons!

Would you like to nominate your church building as a venue for next year’s Fringe Festival? Registering interest in becoming a venue is free, and registrations are now open.

For further information or to register, please click here.

 

Upcoming events – including induction and commissioning services

Uniting Church SA events are listed on the upcoming events list here rather than in the “News & notices”.

Some of the events coming up this week include a positive parenting workshop, a sing-along event, a Christian Meditation Community Day, a day of music with Robin Mann, a Sunday afternoon of music, Will Hall’s commissioning service, and the induction of Rev Nicholas Rundle.

Check out the full list to see other exciting events happening in the coming weeks! Events can be submitted to the list here.

 

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Didn’t read last week’s “News & notices”? The items below are ones you might want to catch up on.

Called to a year of prayer

The new board of the National Council of Churches Australia (NCCA) recently met for the first time, and their first resolve was to call churches to deeper prayer. The recent NCCA Forum heard a timely request for a Year of Prayer. The NCCA have therefore suggested churches follow this suggestion with a focus on Psalm 51:10.

Fore more information, please visit the NCCA website.

 

2017 calendars - orders open now!

Orders for the 2017 Uniting Church SA calendar are now open! Each year, the Communications team produces this valuable resource, which includes photos of the Uniting Church SA community, important dates, lectionary readings, a message from the Moderator and General Secretary, and the Mission & Service Fund budget.

All congregations who wish to receive printed calendars must place an order by Friday 14 October, 2016. Printed calendars cost $1.50 each; a complimentary downloadable version will be made available online in November 2016. Congregations who do not place an order will not receive printed calendars.

Information on ordering, a fillable order form, and a payment slip are available here. For further information, please email the Communications team at Turn on Javascript!

 

Communicators Catch-up #2

Does your job at the church involve admin, communications, event organisation, or “a bit of everything”?

The next Communicators Catch-up is scheduled for Tuesday 13 September, 10am at Adelaide West Uniting Church.

To express your interest or find out more, please email Uniting Church SA Communications at Turn on Javascript!

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