UC National News - 29 Jan-4 Feb 2021 - Our Day of Mourning, Act2 conversations and more

UCA holds Day of Mourning services  More than 50 Uniting Church congregations have held Day of Mourning services to reflect on the effects of invasion and colonisation on Australia's First Peoples.  UAICC Interim National Chair Pastor Mark Kickett, UCA President Dr Deidre Palmer and SA Moderator Bronte Wilson led a moving service at the Nunyara Conference Centre in the Adelaide Hills. Watch the whole service here. Save the Date for your Act2 Conversation As part of the Act2 consultation, the Assembly President, General Secretary and President-elect are hosting a series of open Zoom conversations over the next three weeks. We want to hear your thoughts, ideas and challenges and what you think the UCA's next steps should be. Sessions will be limited to 22 places per session, with four dates still available. Book your spot now. Wednesday 3 February: 7:00pm - 8.30pm (AEDT) Thursday 4 February: 8:00pm - 9:30pm (AEDT) Monday 8 February: 3:00pm - 4.30pm (AEDT) Wednesday 10 February: 3:00pm - 4.30pm (AEDT) Honoured by their service A groundbreaking woman minister, an ex-Moderator, a Legacy leader, a trade unionist, a ricegrower and a Christian educator are among the wide range of Uniting Church members acknowledged in the Australia Day 2021 Honours list. Why I am Returning my AO Honour While some are celebrating their awards, past UCA President Rev Alistair Macrae is handing his back in protest, as he explained to Crosslight. Global Ecumenical Prayer for Christian Unity The World Council of Churches has concluded the northern hemisphere Week of Prayer for Christian Unity with a global ecumenical prayer service. UnitingWorld Bible study for Lent What does it mean to be part of a global church fighting for justice? These Lenten Bible studies explore a model of mission partnership that is respectful, mutual and life-giving. Sign up at https://lentevent.com.au   The Call to Discipleship Former National Consultant Rev Dr Chris Walker has published six Lenten studies on what it means to follow Jesus.

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