Uniting Church in SA

3 days ago

Heavenly Father, you who dwell in unapproachable light, we praise you for your care over this, your good creation. A creation that groans in anticipation of the revealing of your sons. We thank you that whilst you have subjected the whole creation to futility, you have done so with hope. As with this flood event we thank you Holy Father that it is not outside your plan but is part of Your creation’s labour pains pointing to the coming age brought forth in the cosmic revelation of Christ and His Church.

We pray for those in our community who have suffered significant inconveniences from this flooding, that they would know Christ’s peace and joy through his gospel. We also pray he would save our community from the lies of self-security and temporal comforts of our present evil age and into the eternal comfort and security of your holy love. We pray you would grant your church in Waikerie and the Riverland, revelation to receive, and boldness to proclaim this great gospel, which declares Jesus Christ as Lord over this and every flood. In doing so we ask that you flood our communities with the Spirit’s gift of repentance and faith, in the only one who gave himself up for us all, Jesus the Christ. Amen

(Author: Pastor Darian Jones, Waikerie Uniting Church) ... See MoreSee Less

Uniting Church in SA

6 days ago

This week we join people everywhere in celebrating the women in our lives and communities especially in conjunction with International Women's Day. It is timely to draw attention to the gaps that remain in gender equality. In Australia, one of the most pressing issues we face is gender-based violence. Led by the World Council of Churches since the late 1980s, Thursdays in Black is a worldwide ecumenical movement of solidarity for an end to gender-based violence. As global ambassadors for Thursdays in Black, President Rev Sharon Hollis and Assembly General Secretary Colleen Geyer invite people across the Church to show support by wearing black today, Thursday, 9th March. 'The Thursdays in Black campaign has long recognised that to truly see full equality realised and seek inclusion for all, we must uncover and address the root causes of inequality from which gender-based violence can emerge,' said Rev Hollis.

(Photo credit: Women of the Synod of SA showing their support for Thursdays in Black.) #ThursdaysInBlack, Uniting Church in Australia ... See MoreSee Less

Uniting Church in SA

1 week ago

For more information about this exciting opportunity with the Synod of South Australia, and how to apply, please visit: sa.uca.org.au/uc-positions-vacant/current-positions/general-secretary-synod-of-south-australia ... See MoreSee Less

Uniting Church in SA

1 week ago

Lord Jesus, we declare again that you are Lord over every season we live through and therefore we can always live with hope and always stand upon a firm foundation.

We give you thanks for your universal grace shown to all in the communities along the Murray through the leadership, help and intervention delivered through Government, Council, NGOs and local churches over the last few months. You have blessed us with a culture where, in the midst of hardships, people rally together to help one another.

We ask for vision and wisdom for those now responsible for the recovery phase that is now unfolding. Comfort those now facing the longer-term impacts of the flood damage as they discern their best way forward. We pray - stir people's hearts to lift their eyes beyond their immediate and obvious challenges to you. May they discover help and hope in you that transcends their circumstances. Inspire your church to know how best to be salt and light and agents of good news amidst their communities in this recovery season. Amen

(Author: Rev Scott Button, Chairperson, Generate Presbytery.) ... See MoreSee Less

Uniting Church in SA

2 weeks ago

UnitingCare Wesley Bowden (UCWB) seeks to appoint multiple Non-Executive Directors to join their Board. UCWB is a customer-focused team of specialist staff and volunteers who form an integrated network of individual and community support services supported by a board and team of executive leaders. For more information and how to apply, please visit: sa.uca.org.au/uc-positions-vacant/current-positions/non-executive-directors ... See MoreSee Less