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25.01.2022 Rhanee’s new book, reconciliation Sunday resources and Pentecost resources ... so much to explore!!! https://www.cmla.org.au/resources/reconciliation-week/ https://www.cmla.org.au/reso/worship-in-times-of-isolation/... https://youtu.be/Z1OoJHtUKeY

25.01.2022 From the pen of Marianne Musgrove

24.01.2022 More new resources from CMLA are posted on our website today. They include: Palm Sunday - Tethered to God Palm Sunday - Around the table family worship... Two original songs - including a great one for kids Self-guided mediations And more poetry and prayers. You are welcome to use them for personal reflection and to support the life of your worshipping community You can find them here: https://www.cmla.org.au/reso/worship-in-times-of-isolation/

23.01.2022 If you are looking for a Maundy Thursday service that maybe used for families, we have one available on our website. https://www.cmla.org.au/reso/worship-in-times-of-isolation/

22.01.2022 Wow! 3 events in 24 hours! Great music at the Music Afternoon, inspiring reflections from the Taizé pilgrims and dynamic conversation at the preaching workshop. A huge thank you to the CMLA community who it possible. If you missed out - there are 3 more preaching workshops and the exciting event Conversations and Explorations By the Sea: Worship in the 21st Century still to come. Don't miss out - check out www.cmla.org.au

20.01.2022 A video of photos from the Taizé Pilgrimage

17.01.2022 2020 is up and rolling. Come and share 2020 planning time with others in ministry. There will be discussion times, brainstorming, prayer and personal planning time as we look to the needs of our individual communities and shape the year ahead. Andrew Prior will lead us through what lies ahead in the lectionary for year ‘A’ and introduce us to the book of Matthew. We will go out and share lunch together as we begin this new year in ministry. It is intended that this will be a supportive and collegial time together and you may well pick up a few gems from what is happening in other communities or find someone with whom to collaborate. It will be great to begin the year off together. Click here for the full details: https://www.cmla.org.au/events/planning-day/

16.01.2022 On Sunday 4th August, CMLA held its first Music Afternoon at Brougham Place Uniting Church. The afternoon was a huge success with around 150 people attending. Singers and musicians from Pilgrim Uniting, Athelstone Uniting, The Grove Uniting, Burundi choirs from the International Pentecostal Prophetic Church (Elizabeth Grove), Fijian Fellowship Group (Vermont) and CMLA all contributed to a wide variety of worship songs and in various languages as well as English. It was a wonderful multicultural sharing experience and a true reflection of the diversity of the Uniting Church of Australia. Many thanks to Mandy Hutchinson who's efforts made the afternoon a reality, and a special thanks to Paul Goh for his help in making it such a multicultural event.

15.01.2022 Worship in Times of Isolation We find ourselves in strange and unchartered territories. As the church we are still called to care for one another and to worship together. We are the body of Christ. God is present with us and still we worship. The Centre for Music, Liturgy and the Arts is gathering resources for worship at home during times of isolation. There are already some available on the website: Tethered to God (a lectionary based worship service for March 22), Worship ...with Your Backyard, and prayers for times of isolation. You are welcome to use these resources with small group, at home or with your community. You may also find that other ideas and activities come to you and you create other resources that may help others. Feel free to send them through to add to what is offered. Check out: https://www.cmla.org.au/reso/worship-in-times-of-isolation/ Prayers and blessings on our church as we respond theologically, pastorally, prayerfully and practically at this time.

15.01.2022 Joy to the World! Have you ever wanted to get the kids involved in Advent and Christmas worship but are not sure how to do it? Well CMLA has put out a new book of Nativity and all-ages resources for Advent and Christmas. These resources, compiled by CMLA, represent a broad network of creative worship leaders and writers who offer their gifts in their local communities. This book is fun, creative and full of surprises! Books can be purchased in hard copy or pdf online through the CMLA website or by emailing us on [email protected]. $25 for pdf and $25 plus $5 postage for hard copy.

14.01.2022 Sink Like a Stone It’s amazing what happens in 9 months! After sharing in the experience of CMLA’s conference last year, Libby Byrne and Malcolm Gordon, key presenters at the conference, have continued to collaborate and brought into being a beautiful artwork. Libby, a gifted artist and theologian, and Malcolm, a talented musician and minister, each enhanced the work of the other in Sink Like a Stone. This piece draws upon the artwork Libby painted in community that was shap...ed by communal reflection throughout the conference. Libby then created a series exploring the themes. Malcolm’s song, inspired by reflection and the time together, explores the transformative waters and the storm, peace and rest offered within them. As this strange year of adaptation, change, and challenges unfolds, Sink Like a Stone, offers each of us an opportunity for reflection on how we are shaped and an invitation to renewal. Malcolm and Libby’s collaboration reminds us that community draws new creativity and reflection; stirs us to new thinking and opens possibilities. What a gift it is to share in life together. We are delighted when the Centre can facilitate such creativity and innovation amongst our community of artists.

12.01.2022 Advent and Christmas are going to look a bit different this year. Here CMLA offers some ways for your community to engage and celebrate this season of joy and wonder. There are Advent Calendars, Wreaths, Carols and worship. If you can't find something in this list, we are always happy to chat and help source or provide other materials. Feel free to email us [email protected]

08.01.2022 Taizé Pilgrimage Sharing Night On Sunday 4th August, the Taizé Pilgrims shared their experiences with those who had supported them through this journey. Each Pilgrim explained and reflected on one aspect of the Pilgrimage and together the community participated in a Taizé-style worship. Check out some of the photos.

05.01.2022 New resources are up and ready for you at the website. There is beautifully shaped Ascension Day worship in Contemplative Prayer. The Sacrament of a Cup of Coffee is a new resource that invites deeper connection with one another and provides an opportunity to strengthen relationships. You are welcome to use these to shape worship for a community or spend time in personal prayer and worship. https://www.cmla.org.au/reso/worship-in-times-of-isolation/

03.01.2022 REMINDER! Early bird registrations for the October Worship Event: Conversations and explorations by the sea, will be closing on the 31st August. Get your tickets now to take advantage of the early bird price. Please go to the CMLA website for more information and to register.

03.01.2022 CMLA has updated the website and now there are more resources for your use in this time of isolation. Feel free to use them for your own personal worship or to support the worshipping life of your community. This week you will find the additions of Tethered to God #2, Sofa, Rapid Prayers, and Tips for Doing Worship Online. https://www.cmla.org.au/reso/worship-in-times-of-isolation/ If you are looking for a church community to join in worship this week check out some of CMLA...’s partner churches: Brougham Place Uniting Church, Christ Church Wayville and The Corner. A complete listing of UCA Churches in SA who are online is available at https://sa.uca.org.au//Being-the-Church-in-Ungathered-Time The Assembly also have a listing of churches around Australia https://assembly.uca.org.au/resour/ministry-during-covid-19 May you know the sustaining love of God in this time.