UC National News - 12-18 Feb 2021 - a Flipping Good Cause, Take the Act2 Survey, Lent resources + more

A Flipping Good Cause The 16th of February is Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, and the UnitingCare network is raising dough for people who need it most. (credit: Resthaven SA) Take the survey for ACT2 People from across the Uniting Church have become involved in the Act2 Project. They’ve read the introduction paper, completed the survey and participated in online national conversations. This is only the beginning of Act2, a project to consider the future of the Uniting Church together. Anglicare, UnitingCare join forces on JobKeeper "A ticking time bomb" is how UnitingCare Australia and Anglicare are describing the Federal Government's proposed cutback to JobSeeker payments.   Mourning After On 24 January 2021, Uniting Churches and agencies marked our annual Day of Mourning in worship in creative and meaningful ways, writes Stuart McMillan. Friendship forged in fire When farmer Fee’s house burned down, her friend volunteer firefighter Ruth turned up as part of the emergency response. Ruth, who lost her own home to fire 20 years earlier, was there for Fee’s grief and recovery. Give it up or take it up for Lentevent UnitingWorld is challenging Church members to give something up or take something up to end world poverty and injustice in its annual Lentevent campaign. Lent and Easter Resources Lent starts next week. Mediacom Education has an extensive range of resources for Lent and Easter to guide you on your Lenten journey. Book in for the 2021 President's Conference Registrations have re-opened for Called by God 2 - Dr Deidre Palmer's second President's Conference, which was postponed from October 2020.  Immersive worship resource Uniting Church educator and resource worker Dr Craig Mitchell has compiled a 180 page collection of prayers, guided meditations, drama scripts, original songs, blessings, and multi-sensory worship ideas for a range of settings and age groups.

Communications Officer The Synod of Victoria and Tasmania is seeking a permanent part-time Comms Officer. Apply by 21 Feb 2021.    Northern Synod Presbytery Minister - Pilgrim Presbytery The Pilgrim Presbytery of Northern Australia is looking for a Presbytery Minister to help it fulfil its responsibilities for oversight and encouragement of the congregations and faith communities within its bounds.

JOIN US IN PRAYER FOR: UCA members and other Christians around the world as we begin the Lenten journey. May this time of deep reflection strengthen our relationship with God. For all those walking together as First and Second Peoples in covenant with the UAICC.   Copyright © 2021 Uniting Church in Australia, All rights reserved. We're sending you weekly updates because you opted into news from the Uniting Church in Australia. Our mailing address is: Uniting Church in Australia Lvl 4 262 Pitt St Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia