The Advent gift on Day 5 of Sharing the Joy comes from the Working for Justice Circle.Rev Paul Goh shares a Refugee Prayer Guide for Advent and Christmas from the Synod of South Australia Refugee Advocacy group.Download the guide here.Find out more about the CirclesCheck back here as the Advent Calendar unfolds
The Advent gift on Day 4 of Sharing the Joy comes from the Transforming Worship Circle.Rev Mat Harry shares two fantastic examples of congregational creativity and innovation.Find out more about the CirclesCheck back here as the Advent Calendar unfolds
The Advent gift on Day 3 of Sharing the Joy comes from the Seeking Common Ground Circle.An Advent prayer from Voices United, the hymn book of the United Church of Canada. Who are we, O GodThat you should come to us?Yet you have visited your peopleAnd redeemed us in your SonAs we prepare to celebrate […]
The Advent gift on Day 2 of Sharing the Joy comes from the Growing in Faith Circle.Rev Jon Humphries shares an Advent reflection on “the way to the manger” Christmas is often described as a time for being with family and sharing joy and love. Have you read the two versions of the Nativity […]
A Gift from the Assembly Circles For many of us, the birth of Christ will have special meaning this year. After the challenges of 2021, we gladly anticipate and prepare for the coming of God’s hope, peace joy, and love, dwelling among us. As you prepare for the Advent Season, the Assembly Circles of Interest […]
The Advent gift on Day 1 of Sharing the Joy comes from the Transforming Worship Circle.Rev David MacGregor shares a recent Advent/Christmas song he has written, with an introduction and prayer. Permission is granted for free streaming.Find out more about the CirclesCheck back here as the Advent Calendar unfolds
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ASC Update November 2021The Assembly Standing Committee (ASC) met for the last time in 2021 via zoom on 12-14 November.The meeting began with a governance training session led by Heather Watson. The ASC is committed to reviewing and building its skills in governance and will be undertaking training throughout the triennium. Prior to the November […]
To Get Involved Join the Walking Together as First and Second Peoples FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/walkingtogetheruca/ Organise your local congregation or community to support a campaign for tangible improvements to the lives of First Peoples such as Allies for Uluru (in response to the Uluru Statement from the Heart) https://alliesforuluru.antar.org.au/ Raise the Age https://raisetheage.org.au/ Write to your MPs asking […]
A Day of Prayer for MyanmarUniting Church members are invited to join with other Christians in a Day of Prayer for Myanmar on Sunday 28 November.The people of Myanmar have endured suffering and trauma for decades. On 1 February military government was reimposed.Organisers have urged people to join in prayer with Myanmar “in its yearning […]