Uniting Church in SA in Adelaide, South Australia | Community organisation

Uniting Church in SA

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8236 4200

Address: Level 2/212 Pirie St 5000 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://sa.uca.org.au

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25.01.2022 This week, Sunday 8th - Sunday 15th of November is NAIDOC week. NAIDOC week recognises that First Nations Peoples have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. This week we celebrate the spiritual and cultural connection of those who walked here first. We are reminded that this country was criss-crossed by generations of brilliant nations. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, fir...st farmers, first botanists, first scientists, first diplomats, first astronomers and first artists. We invite you to watch this special encouragement from Dr Deidre Palmer and Rev Mark Kickett to mark this important week. https://vimeo.com/473304709 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #FirstPeoples #unitingchurchinsa

25.01.2022 Dive into Preaching - Join Tanya Wittwer and Max Howland for a 2-day workshop on preparing and delivering a sermon. The workshop is designed for those who are being asked to preach and either have no training yet, or for those that have started/ completed the Lay Preacher’s Certificate IV course. For further information visit: http://ow.ly/IIyv50Ffy2n

23.01.2022 Following reports of positive COVID-19 cases in South Australia, Chief Public Health Officer, Professor Nicola Spurrier and Premier Steven Marshall provided an update yesterday in relation to the Parafield Gardens cluster. The Synod is paying close attention to this matter. We understand this information can be concerning and remind you that you are not alone. We advise you to speak with your Presbytery or contact Rev Sue Page, Associate General Secretary [email protected] or Rev Phil Gardner, Executive Officer, Placements & Safe Church [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns. Please check out the latest COVID-19 advice on our website here: https://sa.uca.org.au/uniting-church-media-/covid-19-update

22.01.2022 The Safer Communities Fund Round 6: Infrastructure Grant is now open and schools, pre-schools, places of religious worship, local councils and community organisations are encouraged to apply. The aim of the Safer Communities Fund Round 6 program is to increase public safety and security in the community. For further information visit: http://ow.ly/hxIf50FfxZV

20.01.2022 Did you take my hat? Recently New Times was pleased to be informed that it had received another award in this year's ARPA 2020 religious press awards. Judge Ramon Williams sent through his hearty congratulations for the photo submission 'Did you take my hat?' featuring Danica Patselis at a Uniting College graduation ceremony. Well done New Times ... Visit our website to read the most recent edition of the New Times: https://sa.uca.org.au/new-times/new-times-print-edition/ #unitingchurchinsa #ARPAaward2020

17.01.2022 Resthaven employs a team of Coordinating Chaplains who support residents, their family and friends to meet pastoral care needs. They collaborate closely with others in the residential service team, providing individually-tailored emotional, religious and spiritual support to residents of all faiths or none. They are seeking a Coordinating Chaplain to join the team and, in conjunction with the Manager of Residential Services, support people by: > Listening to and spending t...ime getting to know residents, supporting residents and their families to transition well to a residential aged care home > Conducting ecumenical services for Christian worship, conducting discussion groups which are informal friendly gatherings where everyone is welcome > Assisting people to work through grief, loss, worry, and other ‘big questions in life’. To find out more about this role and apply, visit our website https://sa.uca.org.au//cur/resthaven-coordinating-chaplain #unitingchurchinsa

17.01.2022 This year’s Synod of SA Christmas theme is ‘Joy,’ which is centred on Isaiah 43:19 ‘Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.’ The message is that we all may experience God’s love and peace in new and unexpected ways as we celebrate this Christmas season. Along with other themed resources (postcards and posters), the Engagement Team also provides a set of free, PowerPoint templates for your use. You... can download these templates here: https://sa.uca.org.au/christmas-2020/#powerpointTemplate It also includes Christmas graphics for PowerPoint presentations to be used in your background slides. Please email [email protected] if you have any queries. #unitingchurchinsa #Christmas2020 #JOY

14.01.2022 Today the State Government has announced further restrictions for the next 6 days to help to mitigate the impact and the spread of COVID-19. The General Secretary, Felicity Amery has issued a letter to all staff, congregations and agencies associated with the Uniting Church. This can be viewed at: https://unitingchurchinsa.createsend1.com//61B07CFA787D252 Please note the Synod office, Uniting College and Uniting Venues SA are closed for the next 6 days. However, staff are ...still available to take your calls. Phone reception (08) 8236 4200 or email [email protected]. Please check out website https://sa.uca.org.au/ for further updates. May we all continue to draw on the life-giving love of God in Christ, as we continue to support, encourage and care for each other.

14.01.2022 Synod Art Project - Artists from all around South Australia and beyond have shared theological reflection through art and transformed the Synod office. Come and see the art-work before the exhibition ends. Tours are conducted by Dieter Engler, Karan Hudson and Neryl McCallum. For further information visit: https://www.cmla.org.au/events/synod-art-project-tours/

13.01.2022 2021 Synod Calendar orders - pick-up update! We would like thank those who've purchased a 2021 Synod Calendar and we look forward to sharing these with you. However, due to returning and new restrictions, the Synod office is closed until Dec 1st and - will not be available. We anticipate from December 2nd onwards, pick-up will be available again, and we will inform you if this date changes.

12.01.2022 Last Friday, 27th November the South Australian Premier made several announcements relating to the current COVID situation and these changes took effect from yesterday, Tuesday, 1st December 2020. The Crisis Management Team also met to review the situation and to gain an understanding of the current restrictions and how they will continue to impact the church. We continue to listen to the advice of both SA Police and SA Health and we strongly encourage congregations to follow... their COVID-Safe Plans and continue to apply the guidelines found in the following link: https://sa.uca.org.au//update-to-covid-19-restrictions-in- Associate General Secretary Rev Sue Page will be going live on Facebook tomorrow at 11am to answer any questions about the newest COVID-19 guidelines. #unitingchurchinsa

12.01.2022 On Saturday 3rd October 2020, President Dr Deidre Palmer hosted a three-part webinar to introduce the themes of her 2021 President's Conference, Called by God - Living our Christian vocation in daily life. The second vodcast of the three sessions can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/472422755. The video is available with closed captions in English for greater accessibility. This second part of three sessions includes the call stories of Rev Mark Kickett, Rev Alistair Macrae, Rhanee Tsetsakos, Rev Radhika Sukumar-White, Rev Charissa Suli and Catherine Pepper. The Called by God President's Conference is scheduled to take place in Adelaide from Thursday 29th April until 2nd May 2021.

10.01.2022 Refugee Alternative Conference - will bring together a broad range of expertise covering topics of displacement, protection, cooperation, well-being, resilience, education, advocacy and unity from across the country and around the globe, presented over the course of two days (both on-site and online). For further information visit: https://refugeealternatives.org.au/

08.01.2022 Beyond Limits Outdoor Education (Beyond Limits) is a growing ministry of Uniting Venues SA which provides outdoor education programs for groups who stay at Adare, Nunyara and Tarooki campsites as well as other sites across South Australia. An opportunity exists for a casual activity facilitator (multiple roles) from January 2021. To find out more about the role(s) and apply, head to our website: https://sa.uca.org.au//current-pos/activity-facilitator-bl... #unitingchurchinsa #BeyondLimits #UnitingVenuesSA

08.01.2022 NAIDOC week is all about celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and to this end we further acknowledge and celebrate Rev Dr Denise Champion’s recent award of The Doctor of Divinity by the Adelaide College of Divinity. Tomorrow in Port Augusta Rev Dr Champion will be further honoured at a ceremony at the Port Augusta Institute Theatre. Rev Dr Champion’s acceptance speech at the awards ceremony on November 2nd can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?=ub9WwS5IYTY&feature=youtu.be

07.01.2022 We've had a lot of bad news and change this week... so in the spirit of FUN we have a fun Brain Teaser game to give your mind a break from the stress of this week. #FunFriday - Brain Teaser! Each image displays a common phrase/saying using letters and words, comment below what you think each image says!... _____________________ Last weeks answer - find the missing puzzle piece: B Congratulations to Sue, Moyra, Narita, Alison and Coral for guessing correctly and winning a free Synod 2021 Calendar. (This is available for pick-up only when SA Health advises it's safe to do so.)

07.01.2022 / . It's been a difficult year and congregations have been through a lot. This year, our Christmas postcard and poster is themed 'Joy' to be a reminder that we can hold onto the joy we find in Christ. Postcards are priced at the following:... 100 = $90 500 = $200 1,000 = $260 Posters are priced at 10 for $30. (a minimum of 10 can be ordered.) Please note: Late orders will attract a higher fee. It's your last chance - order here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Christmas20order Email enquires to the Engagement Team to [email protected]

06.01.2022 Today marks 44 years of the Uniting Church in Australia. Dr Deidre Palmer delivers her final anniversary message as President: ‘On this anniversary of the Uniting Church, I invite us to move forward in faith, opening our hearts to the actions of the innovative, creative Holy Spirit, forming and transforming the Uniting Church into a community in Christ, embodying God’s abundant grace and liberating hope.’ The President's full message can be viewed at this link: http://ow.ly/W1z350FfxJx

05.01.2022 It's #FunFriday! - Find the missing puzzle piece The first 5 people to guess correctly will win themselves a FREE 2021 Synod Calendar. *Winners must collect their calendar form the Synod office from Monday November 23 onwards - pick up only.... Comment your answer below! ___________________________ Did you know our Synod Meeting is being held 11-13 February 2021? Registrations have been sent out to members for the Synod Meeting. Please register at your earliest convenience and be sure to check your spam folder if you have not yet received the email and believe you should have. If you have any questions about membership of Synod, please contact us by emailing [email protected]. For more information about what happens at our Synod meeting we invite you to view this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txW2vX1hMJ4

04.01.2022 In this Refugee Week, we are encouraged to take a letter writing action, calling for permanency for refugees - creating pathways to permanency for refugees on temporary visas, and enabling family reunions. There are currently almost 20,000 people living in the Australian community on 'temporary protection' visas and they are experiencing on-going difficulties that cause distress and prevent them from starting a life together with their families. A letter writing guide is available to download here: http://ow.ly/TcKo50FfyhX

04.01.2022 It's #FunFriday - Uncover the hidden truth! What bible verse can you uncover? Let us know below! ____________________________... Last weeks answers: 1. 1 in a million 2. Light of the world 3. God is good 4. Once upon a time 5. Stand by me 6. Cross country Well done to Rosalie, Moyra, Lyne, Sue and ErroL who guessed most of these correctly.

04.01.2022 Earlier today the SA Government advised that there will be an easing of current lock-down restrictions as of midnight tomorrow, Saturday, 21st November. The Synod’s Crisis Management Team met this afternoon to determine next steps. An update email has been sent to all Ministers and congregations and is available at the following link: https://unitingchurchinsa.createsend1.com//9DB3DD92CE31611 We also advise that the Synod office and Uniting College will remain closed to vi...sitors for the time being, and should this situation change we will issue a further update. We pray for South Australia and that the impact of the COVID-19 infection will be reduced.

03.01.2022 To all congregations/individuals regarding Synod 2021 Calendar orders: Please be advised that due to the recent business shut-down in South Australia which was caused by the COVID situation, the printing of the 2021 Calendar was delayed. Late last week we received the printed Calendars in our office and are now preparing them for pick-up and mail out.... Although the Synod office is officially closed and is currently complying with State Government COVID protocols, if you placed an order for pick-up you will be able to do so between the hours of 9.30 am and 4.30 pm from this Wednesday, December 2nd onwards at 212 Pirie Street in the city. Please note, the office is not open for any other business transactions, just to make Calendar orders available. We thank you for your patience.

03.01.2022 ‘Don’t just do something, [wait] there.’ Waiting is hard especially if you are an active person and would rather be ‘doing’ than ‘waiting.’ Interestingly, it was okay for the bridesmaids in Matthew 25:1-13 to sleep while they waited, but the lack of preparation in bringing extra oil prevented some from joyously accepting the arrival of the groom and celebrating. ... Those who did not anticipate and prepare for the delay were not invited into the feast. Jesus is clear that no one knows when he will return. He gives no particular date so we need to be ready at all times. How often do we frantically rush around in ministry trying our best to fill our days? Then COVID came and all our events were curtailed or cancelled. How did you fare in the waiting? Perhaps it was a time to refill the oil? In the Hebrew Scriptures, oil often represented the presence of God in the temple. Don’t just do something, wait there with expectation, wait for God’s guidance for what you are called and invited to do. Matthew 25: 1-13

03.01.2022 As South Australia begins an unprecedented time of restrictions I encourage us all to look out for each other and to stay connected in different ways. When we can’t be physically close I invite everyone to connect by phone, email and social media to provide care and show concern for each other. , . . While our office is closed, our phones ...and emails are still open. You can call us on (08) 8236 4200 or email [email protected]. Blessings, Bronte Wilson Moderator

01.01.2022 ENHANCE YOUR CHURCH'S ONLINE PRESENCE Would you like to provide a platform for your community to watch online services at home? Or have a better web presence for your congregation? The Congregational Website Program offers congregations, faith communities, Presbyteries, and other UCA organisations, the opportunity to have a fully functional website at an affordable cost.... We offer 3 website options: 1. One-page site 2. Full website with a pre-set layout 3. Full website with a customised layout. If you are thinking about a website we urge you to act now, as our pricing is due to increase as of January 1st, 2021. To find out more about our program inclusions visit https://ucasa.org.au or email: [email protected] #unitingchurchinsa #websitedesign