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NEWS FROM UNITING CHURCH ADULT FELLOWSHIP (UCAF) Fellowship News

VALE, REV. ALISTAIR CHRISTIE

We have been saddened recently by the death of Rev. Alistair Christie former National UCAF Chairperson and member of the NSW/ACT UCAF Committee for the last 10 years. He was a wonderful inspiration to us all and a big contributor to our “Encouragement Tours” through parts of NSW. He toured Fellowship groups across Australia as National Chairperson inspiring and encouraging as he went.

He was a great supporter and volunteer with the Stamp Committee and always had updates for our meetings. His wisdom and knowledge has inspired us all and we have valued his friendship and commitment. We extend our sympathy to his family and know he will be missed by us all. Special memories of our times with him were shared at our August UCAF Synod meeting. CAROLE BURNARD FINISHES UP

Carole Burnard, a NSW and ACT Synod Committee member for over 20 years, has reluctantly called time on her time with us.

She has served as Chairperson and Contact Person for the Illawarra Presbytery UCAF Committee. A former Deacon, she, with husband John, has been a wonderful supporter of UCAF hosting and organising Fellowship Days. Honouring her dedication and contribution to the Committee Carole was made a Life Member in 2019 and so continues to be welcome to join us when able. NEW COMMITTEE MEETS

The first face to face meeting of the new National UCAF Committee was held in Melbourne on 26 to 28 July . Eldrene March and Laraine Jones represented NSW. It was a productive time and further information will follow. STAMP COMMITTEE RAISES CONGREGATIONS’ GRANTS MONEY

The Stamp Committee has raised $23,400 to date this year. One kilo bundles of $1 and $1.10 trimmed stamps sold for $300 each. Please continue to save your stamps and maybe visit local businesses and invite them to save stamps for you. Grants to Congregations are the beneficiaries. PROJECT FUNDRAISES FOR FLYING PADRE

The 2022 UCAF Synod Committee project featuring the Flying Padre David Shrimpton continues to gain support, although with fewer Rallies and Gatherings funds are slow to come in. The Committee hopes David can prepare a short YouTube video on his work that can be shared to Congregations. He is willing to visit and talk to groups and Congregations. The NSW/ACT UCAF Committee has continued to meet by Zoom but hopes to have a face to face get together for the December meeting and AGM. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER STATE UNIT

Judith Barton from St Stephen’s Sydney ( Representative of Sydney Presbytery) has recently joined us as the Uniting Church delegate to the World Day of Prayer State Unit. We would love more Uniting Church representation to this group also PPSEWA (Pan Pacific and South East Asia Women’s Association.) Contact secretary Laraine Jones for details. MACQUARIE-DARLING PRESBYTERY EVENT CANCELLED

Macquarie-Darling Presbytery Spectacular weekend planned for October has unfortunately been cancelled due to another Presbytery event. RALLIES AND GATHERINGS

Hunter Presbytery: Tuesday 6 September at Hamilton UC Paramatta-Nepean: Saturday 22 October at Grantham Heights.

If you would like to share your fellowship news or have any questions, please contact Judy Hicks: judyh_rnh@hotmail.com