Friday, September 18, 2020

UC National News - 18-24 Sep 2020 - Outgoing Moderators, A Gender-equal Recovery, Biodiversity is Back and more

 

Outgoing Moderators
Two good and faithful servants of the Uniting Church have concluded their Synod leadership roles. Synod of Qld Moderator Rev David Baker and Synod of WA Moderator Rev Steve Francis both signed off in style - after serving extended terms in their role.

Call for a Gender-Equal Recovery

UCA President Dr Deidre Palmer is asking the Federal Government not to forget women in its plans to support the Australian economy through the current recession.  

Called by God

Join Dr Deidre Palmer in exploring the themes of call and every member ministry in her President's Conference webinar on Saturday 3 October 2020.  

The Right Leadership for Right Now

Tune in for a special  panel discussion and Q&A on the type of church leadership needed right now in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Time: Thursday 24 Sep 7-8:30pm AEST. Details on registration

Biodiversity is Back

Assembly Associate General Secretary Rob Floyd writes, a UN Summit at the end of this month will highlight the rescendant issue of biodiversity. 

Fast or Feast?

On 1 October, the Assembly Growing in Faith and Transforming Worship Circles are holding a webinar on the offering and reception of the sacrament of Holy Communion online.

Shaped by Jesus

The Assembly's new website - uniting.church - includes a new section Shaped by Jesus which explains the Uniting Church's approach to Jesus' transforming ministry. The section includes some newly commissioned illlustrations of Bible scenes.

Pastoral Care Manager

The Wesley Hospital in Brisbane is looking for a manager to ensure the provision of high quality pastoral care.

Executive Pastor

The Methodist International Church in Hong Kong is looking for an organisational leader.

JOIN US
IN PRAYER FOR:
  • God's creatures who are dying in unprecedented numbers amid growing pressures on our environment. 
  • Women who are struggling in the current economic climate. May God sustain them and give them hope for better days ahead.
  • Revs. David Baker and Steve Francis and their families as they conclude their roles as Moderators in the Qld and WA Synods, as well as all those who exercise leadership across all councils of the Uniting Church.
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