UC National News - 24 Feb - 2 Mar 2021 - JobSeeker disappointment, Lets Lent with Rev, ACT2 and more

Disappointment on JobSeeker More people will be pushed into poverty after the Government raised the base rate of the JobSeeker payment by a mere $3.60 a day. The Uniting Church Assembly joined UnitingCare Australia in calling on the Government to do better.  Lets Lent with Rev Charissa Every Wednesday night during Lent, Assembly National Consultant Rev. Charissa Suli is hosting a time of prayer on Instagram. Join tonight at 8.30pm AEDT @Charissa Suli and @UnitingChurchau What are our strengths and challenges? We want to hear your voice and your insights as we consider the challenges the Uniting Church faces in the next five years, and the strengths we have as a church to face them. Don't miss the opportunity to join the conversation about our Act2. World Day of Prayer  Next Friday 5 March is the World Day of Prayer, a global ecumenical movement led by Christian women. The host country this year is Vanuatu. As you prepare for prayer, you may like to find out about the Gender Equality work of UnitingWorld in Vanuatu and across the Pacific. Register now for the President's Conference Secure your spot for Called by God 2 - Dr Deidre Palmer's second President's Conference to take place in April in Adelaide. Check out newly released details, including speakers and a draft program. President's Roundtable Young UCA people gathered to share their joys, hopes, their faith and their challenges, in conversation with President Dr Deidre Palmer and Rev Charissa Suli at the Centre for Ministry in the Synod of NSW/ACT.  A Friend in Need Ever wondered what it's like being part of Frontier Services' Outback Links team? Meet John who's been volunteering for a number of years and has struck up such a friendship, he keeps on being invited back!  Deeper Water Book Launch Join the book launch of Deeper Water, by Uniting Church educator Dr Craig Mitchell, live on Facebook on Tuesday 2 March. There'll be special guests, music and UCA President Dr Deidre Palmer will launch the book.

Wesley College Chaplain Wesley College in Perth is looking for a College Chaplain responsible for leading the spiritual life of the College. Synod of South Australia The Synod of South Australia currently has advertised placements in Adare, Kangaroo Island, Southern Yorke Peninsula and more.

JOIN US IN PRAYER FOR: Those who are out of work and struggling to make ends meet, especially as the coronavirus supplement is wound back.  Young people in the Uniting Church, that we may listen to their insights, their joys, their struggles and support them in their journey of faith.  The people of Vanuatu and the work of UnitingWorld and our Church Partners in the Pacific to address gender inequality and violence. 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