Coronavirus (COVID 19) - Update
29 May 2020
The Synod of SA is adapting and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
We continue to support our communities, congregations and presbyteries across the state, and this remains our highest priority, while adhering to the latest Government advice.
As we have updates to this topic, they will be detailed on this page.
LATEST COVID-19 SYNOD GUIDANCE AND INFO UPDATES:
- 29 May 20: Letter from the General Secretary to staff members - Roadmap to re-opening Synod of SA Sites
- 29 May 20: Letter from the General Secretary - Roadmap and Checklist for reopening
- 15 May 20: Letter from General Secretary - Op Shops Guidelines and Checklist
- 13 May 20: Re-issue Letter from General Secretary to congregations
- 11 May 20: Letter from the General Secretary Step 1: Opening places of worship
- 8 May 20: An Update from the Moderator regarding the easing of restrictions
- Archived COVID-19 Communications>>>
RESOURCES (Updated Regularly)
- 25 March 20: A full list of Uniting Church SA livestreams and church services are available here
- 23 March 20: Response to COVID-19 in the UnitingCare network in SA
JOBKEEPER AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION
- 1 May 20: A letter from the General Secretary about Financial Relief for Congregations
- 30 April 20: Synod of South Australia JobKeeper Declaration Form
- 30 April 20: JobKeeper Outline Pay Bureau Congregations
- 28 April 20: Facebook video by General Manager of Resources on JobKeeper payments UPDATE
- 27 April 20: Mission and Service Fund Contributions - Update
- 9 April 20: JobKeeper Information for Uniting Church Congregations
OTHER COMMUNICATIONS:
For all enquiries about Coronavirus, please contact:
- Rev Sue Page - Associate General Secretary
8236 4217 spage@sa.uca.org.au - Rev Phil Gardner - Executive Officer, Placements and Safe Church
8236 4268 pgardner@sa.uca.org.au
Please note that we may experience a heightened number of enquiries. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated.
Please email us in the first instance, leave a message with your name and phone number, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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