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Contributions up - and down MISSION and Service Fund contributions are up – but contributions to Mission Networks are down. General Manager, Resources, Barry Atwell, said: “SA congregations will be required to increase their contributions to the Uniting Church SA’s Mission and Service Fund (MSF) next year by 2 per cent. “The SA Synod’s August meeting voted to increase the mandatory congregational contribution from 7 per cent to 9 per cent as part of the longer term strategy for addressing the budget deficit. “This increase will yield additional revenue of at least $175,000. “The MSF contribution rate increases will be offset by a decrease in the amount congregations will be expected to contribute to their Mission Networks. “The Synod has voted to reduce the maximum contribution to Networks from five percent to three percent next year.”
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‘CUDDLIES’ COMMISSIONED: More than 8,000 “cuddlies” have been commissioned. Pictured with some of them are Ronda Moddy, Joan Knowling and Vivienne Davis. See page 3. Photo by Amy Brookman
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Barry said decreases in congregational giving since the original 7 per cent contribution rate was calculated have resulted in a $450,000 shortfall in the MSF budget for 2006. The Synod has accepted a Resources Board recommendation that the 2006 shortfall be funded through a “one off transfer” of $450,000 from Uniting Church Insurance reserves. “The transfer of funds was possible because an independent actuary had estimated that insurance reserves were $2 million more than what was required,” he said. “However, this short term fix must be a once off solution to an immediate funding situation,” he said.
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“Further belt-tightening will be required to balance the MSF budget in 2007,” Barry said. “The Resources Board is recommending no staff increases in existing activities that require funding from the MSF. “Any additional positions will need to be funded by reductions in other areas of the MSF budget,” he said. “Also we won’t be appointing people to vacancies that are yet to be filled.”
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‘Witnesses to God’s love’ “OUR WHOLE purpose in the church is to be witnesses to the love of God, and the saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.”
asked by a number of people, including people representing congregations in Hope Network.
Rev Graham Vawser, Moderator and Chairperson, Uniting Church in SA, said this in a recent pastoral letter.
“The questions are focused on information about the ‘Assembly of Confessing Congregations’ that was proposed by a meeting of Evangelical Members of the UCA (EMU) and Reforming
Graham said: “I write this pastoral letter in response to questions that have been
Alliance (RA) people after the meeting of the 11th Assembly.
wants to set itself apart from the life of the wider church.
“People have expressed some confusion about the status and purpose of this ‘Assembly of Confessing Congregations’ particularly as it is expressed in the documentation sent out by the officers of EMU and RA.
“For example, ‘The Proposed Charter’ says that the ‘Assembly of Confessing Congregations’ will ‘establish national and state bodies’ that will have the responsibilities now held by presbyteries and synods, including placement of ministers (5.a and 5.g) and the establishment of congregations (5.h).
“One of the difficulties is that there is at this moment little information available to us about how the ‘Assembly of Confessing Congregations’ will work, and about what the ‘Assembly of Confessing Congregations’ means for the life of the Church as a whole. “Some people are concerned by comments in the documents that have been circulated suggesting that the ‘Assembly of Confessing Congregations’
“I would ask all congregations to wait for clarification from the Steering Committee appointed by the EMU/RA meeting which I hope will provide clear statements about the ways in which the new body will relate to the official councils of the Church. “When that information
is received, people will be better able to make informed decisions. “In the meantime, I remind you that our whole purpose in the church is to be witnesses to the love of God, and the saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and that in South Australia we have established the Mission Networks to encourage congregations in their mission to their local communities. “Further to all this, I am aware that the President, Rev Gregor Henderson, is hoping to meet with the leaders of EMU and RA in the new future to discuss this whole matter. “We pray that God will continue to bless the work of all disciples of Christ in every place.”
Planning for a new strategic plan LAST month’s Presbytery and Synod of SA meeting agreed on five key directions for a new strategic plan. The five areas are: • Growth/conversion. • Leadership. • Discipleship. • New models. • Profile raising. In presenting the key directions to the meeting,
General Secretary Rev Dr Graham Humphris stressed that further work was required to develop and refine these general goals. Congregations have also been invited to provide feedback on these key directions before the next Presbytery and Synod meeting in November. The Synod Standing Committee has prepared the
following draft goals for discussion. Growth: To identify and resource 80 congregations with conversion rates of at least 10 percent per annum. This includes settings where there are no churches, regions and established churches. Leadership: To develop a completely new model of leadership around giftedness and passion. Discipleship: To identify the key elements of authentic discipleship and then develop pathways of discipleship for people. New models: To increase the intentionality and resourcing of fresh expressions of church relevant to the community. Raising our profile: To raise the profile of the Uniting Church in the local community so that people want to associate with the church through local churches and the wider organisation.
Applications open The Synod also voted to resume the Uniting Foundation grant rounds and UC Invest’s Gift Funding program. These grants were suspended in March because of concerns about the MSF deficit. Applications are now open for the November 2006 Uniting Foundation grant round and for Gift Funding in 2007. Applications for Gift Funding will close at the end of January and successful applicants will be announced at the first Presbytery and Synod meeting, after Easter next year. SEPTEMBER 2006
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Small Strong Rural Mission Network: One of the challenges facing the Small Strong Rural Mission Network is how to communicate effectively with member congregations. The network consists of small strong congregations in rural, remote, and isolated regional areas from the Eyre Peninsula to the Riverland and South East. Key liaison person Rev Ross Honey said the group has been trialling telephone conference call meetings,
Small Strong Mission Network: The Small Strong Mission Network which consists of 26 congregations has grouped member congregations into clusters which are largely geographic. Key liaison person Rev Judi Hartwig said “pulpit exchanges” are taking place within clusters so ministers have the opportunity to preach and meet people in other congregations. “We’re also holding ‘pleasant Sunday afternoons’ where congregations share lunch, listen to music and have the opportunity to chat in a relaxed way,” she said. “The network’s ministers and leaders also get together every couple of months and brainstorm. “At our last meeting we decided to explore ways of building children’s ministry in congregations with very few children. We’re hoping to hold a seminar for members with input from the Parafield Gardens Children’s Ministry Centre. “We’ve also appointed a steering committee of lay and ordained people who are responsible for providing pastoral care to network congregations. “It’s still very early days for the network. We are muddling along slowly and ideas are growing organically, rather than in an organised way.” 3Dnet Mission Network: 3Dnet (discipleship, development, direction) is one of the larger networks with 40 member congregations. Key network liaison person Rev Dr Dean Brookes said 3Dnet is focused
Pictured from left to right are members of 3Dnet Mission Network, Craig Bailey (Aberfoyle UC), Peter Morrell (Balhannah UC), Dean Brookes (Hope Valley UC), and Margaret March (Balaklava) at a network meeting in Balhannah. on building relevant congregations that are evangelistically effective and fruitful in their life and ministry. “We’re also keen to build future leadership and have established special reading groups, to resource, equip and encourage church leaders,” he said. The network actually grew out of a group of leaders that met together to
read and share books about leadership. Hence a key focus for the network is to develop leaders who will in turn raise up other leaders. “3Dnet is also fostering a culture of innovation in ministry, recognising that in a rapidly changing world we can’t simply continue to do what we’ve always done.”
8,000 ‘cuddlies’ commissioned LAST month more than 8000 “cuddlies” were commissioned at Adelaide West Uniting Church. The commissioning was witnessed by 300 people at Fellowships Day. Uniting Church Adult Fellowship (UCAF) groups from all around the state had made these soft toys in answer to an appeal by Marnie Agnew, editor of KUCA News.
UCAF accepted the challenge. The plan was to send 1000 “cuddlies” to Fiona Dixon-Thompson’s orphans and vulnerable children’s project in Mwandi, Zambia. The excess toys will now be sent to India, Thailand and East Timor – and some will be given to UnitingCare Agencies for needy people in SA.
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Northern Rural Mission Network: The Northern Rural Mission Network recently held an information day in Jamestown. Fifty one people attended. Key liaison person Jan Trengove said the network is considering how technology can help lay ministry groups. “We’re interested in exploring a concept called ‘Project Reconnect’ from New South Wales where a Uniting Church group is producing DVDs for worship,” she said. “The DVDs have lectionary readings, a seven minute message or sermon, questions for discussion, a children’s talk and contemporary and traditional music. “The DVD resource takes the pressure off lay-lead congregations in rural areas, as they provide everything needed for a worship service.” “Congregations using the DVDs say they have more conversation about faith now than they’ve ever had before. “We’re pretty keen to investigate either buying these resources for our network members or possibly even making our own DVDs.
but is finding it is not as effective as meeting face-to-face. “We’re also looking at holding a Rural Ministry School in Cleve in October for network members and other interested congregations in the region,” Ross said. MRN (Mission Resourcing Network) rural mission planners, Deane Meatheringham and Eric Kirkham will be running the ministry school.
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Two views of Assembly HERE are comments by two of the people at the recent Uniting Church Assembly. Rev Dr Dean Brookes, a former SA Moderator, is Executive Pastor, Hope Valley Uniting Church, and 3Dnet Mission Network leader. Dr Marelle Harisun, a former SA Synod general secretary, is chairperson of the Coolamon College Council.
Dean Brookes ATTENDING the National Assembly is both a deep privilege and great responsibility. The variety of people attending brings a richness and depth that is personally rewarding and stretching. One is also mindful of the huge responsibility of participating in decisions that will influence the future of the church. It does not take long to realise that the very substantial diversity of the church is expressed microcosmically at the Assembly. People may talk about the “ethos” of the Uniting Church, but this ethos is increasingly more elusive and difficult to define. The term “diversity” is used to describe the church, yet even this characteristic appears to be nearing its relational and theological limits. Yet our leaders must be congratulated for their efforts to hold the church in unity and in respect for opposing and seemingly irreconcilable positions. The Uniting Church consensus model of decision making has a focus upon small groups in which each participant is able to contribute and have their position heard. These groups operate with respect and care for all. My feeling, though, is that I would love to have met with the people in my group to talk about the issues that really feed my passion and motivation for ministry. Sadly the question of sexuality and leadership once again consumed much time and had an emotional toll on many Assembly members. At least this Assembly decided that same sex relationships is at heart a matter of faith and we expect that doctrinal material on it will be before the church in the months and years ahead. What will the Working Group on Doctrine provide to assist the church
in our ongoing consideration of the theological diversity of the church on this issue? If the paper provided in our Assembly papers is any guide, it seems that such material will endeavour to take us to a more inclusive and open position. I perceive that there is an evident doctrinal move to the left. Also, my observation is that the so called “messy middle” has shrunk. Now we have drawn lines where people have decided their position, and guidance from the doctrine group will make little difference. The Assembly is correct in saying the matter concerns our humanity in Christ. It touches at the very heart of how we understand humanity as male and female, made in the image of God. Something that stands out for me is that if the Assembly is unable to make a determination on this matter, and given that a task group is being formed to review the Uniting Church Constitution “so that it may be not prescriptive, but rather permissiongiving within a broad framework of shared values and beliefs,” one wonders what the end result may be. What ultimately will be the role of the Assembly in determining policy, doctrine and values? How broad a framework of shared values and beliefs will allow the church to still hold together as a recognisable identity? These questions we face amidst being a church that can celebrate excellent relationships with partner churches overseas, great ongoing Frontier Services ministry, blossoming migrant ethnic congregations, expanding ministry, solidarity with asylum seekers and much more. I left the Eleventh Assembly with a stronger resolve to fervently pray for the church.
Marelle Harisun HAVING attended all meetings of Assembly since 1994, and been a member of each one until 2006, when I was an observer recording information for my doctoral studies, I have reflected on why this 11th Assembly seemed to me to be the most effective one to date. I believe that a number of factors were related to this effectiveness. The whole Assembly was surrounded by prayer. A major element was the leadership of the ex- and new Presidents, who both modelled in their style and example the “reconciled and reconciling” nature of the UCA in the way they conducted sessions, responded to people’s input, and demonstrated our commitment to the covenant partnership with the UAICC. This was especially so in the way that Gregor Henderson invited Vince Ross, National Chairperson of UAICC, to share equally with him in all important occasions such as worship, receiving overseas guests, hearing their responses to the Assembly experience. The preparation for the Assembly processes in working through the “sexuality and leadership” proposals contributed, as did the setting of clear parameters for behaviour in all discussions. It was awe-inspiring to see all Assembly members stand at the installation of the President to make a common vow of how they would treat each other throughout the Assembly. And on the whole, they acted on that vow. The process agreed to by Assembly, negotiated beforehand between Assembly leaders and Congress, for Congress participation in the discussions, allowing them to speak from the platform (not queue up at the microphones) when making an official response to a proposal, and
to have time out to discuss an issue as a group when language and other factors made it difficult for them to fully participate was a stroke of genius, and enabled them to offer their gift of grace to Assembly in their statement on sexuality and leadership. The skill of the President in chairing the consensus processes, his knowing of people’s names, and his honesty in expressing his feelings when people stated that they would be holding a blue card throughout decisions about “sexuality and leadership”, and above all the grace with which he treated everyone were truly amazing. Gregor sought the agreement of the Assembly to the way he would test levels of support for clauses in the draft statements, and for suggested changes of wording, to be followed by more work by the Facilitation Group and other key drafters, until there was a form of words that could be tested finally in formal procedures. This agreement to a process enabled the Assembly to be clear about the process and to be committed to it. Thus they (a clear majority) owned the statement when it was agreed. The expressions of lament for all who have been in pain throughout this debate was an important acknowledgement to assist healing. The statement on “sexuality and leadership” was for the first time a statement entirely written during the Assembly meeting, and a product of that community’s thinking! Overall, the members of Assembly took their membership seriously, acted as representatives, in their making of decisions for the whole Church. They did not victimise “the other”, acted with justice, and above all with grace. In that the Assembly was a community using power in imitation of the nature of our Triune God-in-community.
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Churches must work differently CHURCHES need to become more sophisticated, thoughtful and deliberate in the way they seek to engage people. That’s the view of Jim Cavaye, a Brisbane based community development consultant. Jim was the keynote speaker at last month’s SA Presbytery and Synod meeting at Trinity College in Gawler. Jim believes congregations need to add value and professionalism to what they do and plan how they might do things better. He said most people have a very traditional view of church. “When they were young they were obliged to go to with their parents. They didn’t enjoy it, they didn’t connect with it, and as soon as they were old enough, they were out of there,” he said. “That doesn’t mean people aren’t still seeking spiritual connection and meaning in their lives. “People who have never had any connection with the church will still ask the big questions, What’s it all about? What happens when I die? “I think as people grow older and
gain life experience, they start to ask questions beyond ‘what sort of mobile phone should I have?’ “It’s when people are ready that the church needs to be there. “It’s about being out there in communities and having a presence and having the antenna up, so, when people reach that point in their lives, the church is there to engage them. “That’s different from going door to door and trying to grab souls. “It’s about presence, relevance and trust. “So the challenge for the church is to go about its work differently, but still keep the faith based message. It must not dilute or compromise that message. “Churches must learn to engage with people in much more flexible, relaxing ways. “Some churches are starting to connect with their communities in meaningful ways – through supporting refugees and young families for example. “Rather than just offering the same old Sunday services, churches need to tailor make services to meet the needs of different groups. It’s not about
Three meetings next year The number of Presbytery and Synod meetings in South Australia will be reduced from four to three in 2007. This follows concerns from members and the Mission Networks about the significant cost and time commitments involved with four meetings a year. The focus of the three
meetings in 2007 will be: • First meeting: Urban Mission focus. • Second meeting: Rural Mission focus. • Third meeting: Annual meeting and displays. The first meeting will be held after Easter, the second midyear and the third in October/ November.
Taking time out from the August Presbytery and Synod meeting are from left, Deb Sorensen (Goolwa), keynote speaker Jim Cavaye, Fiona Tarr (Goolwa) and Uniting Church SA Children’s Mission Planning officer Heidi Jane Harding. offering things on your terms.” Jim said churches will also have to accept that people will want different degrees of membership. “Membership is not an all or nothing
thing. There may be people who are connected to the church and gain some relevance to it, but who are not fully committed ‘Sunday service’ members,” he said.
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• Mary and her husband were retrenched from the same company. Both thought they had secure jobs and a bright future. Suddenly their world was turned upside down. No jobs, debts and a family to support. Thankfully, UCWPA is there to work with people and families like Graham and Mary’s to renew their lives. Every year we help more than 7,000 people in our local communities with emergency assistance. This number grows each year. It is estimated that about one in every six of the people who approach us for emergency help are in need of financial counseling. The Financial Counselling Service is available to anybody in financial difficulty in the Western Region. The service provides assistance for individuals to learn basic financial management skills as well as advocating on behalf of individuals. The service also includes a No Interest Loan Program that provides loans for people on low-incomes to purchase household goods. The service is currently booked out three weeks in advance. By arranging to leave a gift to UCWPA in your Will you will leave a lasting legacy and the gift of a lifetime. Information on how to include UCWPA in your Will is available by contacting UCWPA on telephone 8440 2254 or by talking to your solicitor or Trustee Company.
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Brougham Place’s big plans BROUGHAM Place Uniting Church recently received a huge boost with the news that the congregation has been granted Uniting Foundation funding to upgrade their property and develop ministry with young adults. The congregation will receive a grant of $60,000 for essential occupational health and safety and fire upgrading work. It will also receive another grant of $15,000 to establish a new young adults’ congregation. Minister Rev Ken Anderson said the congregation is grateful to have financial support from the wider church family. “This is just so significant and has given us the impetus to go ahead with major upgrading work,” he said. “It will also mean that we will still have church funds to spend on missional outreach. “Brougham Place Uniting Church is a unique and historic church which is
strategically placed on the city fringe in North Adelaide. “We now have the opportunity to renew and establish ourselves as a viable missional centre before our 150th anniversary in 2009. “An extensive report on our property carried out by congregation member Ross Drew has revealed that we need to spend $350,000 on upgrading over the next few years. “We have some funds of our own and will be appealing to our people for more. We also hope to obtain community grants for some of the heritage related work. “We’ve also been taken on as a community service project by architects Brown Falconer and they have provided invaluable assistance.” In August the congregation welcomed Methodist Intern John Hughes from Texas. He will help to establish a new young adults’ community at Brougham Place.
Brougham Place UC Minister Ken Anderson outside the 147 year old church in North Adelaide
Website, cartoon commended. The Uniting Church SA website – and this New Times cartoon – won highly commended awards at the recent annual convention of the Australasian Religious Press Association. We congratulate our webmaster, Steve Davis, and our cartoonist, Edi Leane. Bitter feelings can be sweetened when we take them to the Lord in prayer – Nicholas Kerr - New Times, July 2005.
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Pub, church in partnership THE idea of attending a church service inside a hotel may seem a strange contradiction – but the unusual partnership is working. The Aberfoyle congregation planted its secondary Seaford Campus in the Seaford Hotel in August last year. Since then about 100 people have been turning up regularly on Sunday mornings for the contemporary-style worship service in the hotel’s upstairs conference room. Pastor Brant Jones said it is relatively unusual for a church to be planted in a hotel. About 20 years ago Brant started the Pedare Uniting Church congregation at Pedare School and he’s recently returned from Queensland where he planted another congregation. “Seaford Hotel staff were rather surprised when we first made the request, but they quickly agreed,” he said. “We’re able to use the hotel conference room free of charge and people attending worship are provided with complimentary tea and coffee. We try to reciprocate and help the hotel when we can. We’ve given them a projector screen and a chair lifter to help move heavy stacks of chairs.” Seaford Hotel’s function coordinator Vanessa Cock said the Seaford Hotel management team is always happy to support and work with the local community. “I was a little unsure about the idea at first, but after meeting with Brant I quickly realised this church wasn’t going to be old-fashioned or rigid,” she said. “Our patrons aren’t really aware of what’s going on. The church services are usually over by the time our bar opens at 11 o’clock. However, we do put flyers in our restaurant to
Members of Aberfoyle Uniting Church’s Seaford Campus which worships each Saturday in the Seaford Hotel.
promote the church. “It’s all working really well and we’re happy to have the church here indefinitely.” Brant said so far there’s been little interaction between hotel patrons and church-goers although on one occasion a pub patron did venture upstairs and stayed for part of the worship service. “I definitely think we’ve got a viable congregation with a viable future,” he said. “In fact we’re already looking for another venue as the hotel conference
room is almost too small for our requirements. “It’s great to have backing from the Aberfoyle congregation. Members help us set up each Sunday and we’re also supported by the congregation’s musicians and worship leaders. “We’re extremely fortunate to have healthy, positive, faith-orientated leaders from Aberfoyle Uniting Church. It really makes a difference to have people who understand the vision and values of the founding church.”
Aberfoyle Uniting Church senior pastor Craig Bailey said he is delighted with the developing Seaford congregation. “Its success is due to a number of things. It’s well led, it has a marvellous band of committed lay people, and it remains as one with the parent church.” The Seaford Campus is being supported by a Uniting Foundation grant of $60,000 over three years to help cover ministerial expenses.
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Graham reports on the 11th Assembly THE 11th Assembly of the Uniting Church met from 5-11 July in Brisbane at the St Lucia Campus of the University of Queensland. This article, by Rev GRAHAM VAWSER, is based on his report to last month’s PresbyterySynod meeting. Graham is Presbytery Chairperson and Moderator, Presbytery and Synod of South Australia. THE 11th Assembly was a time of both good fellowship and difficult discussion, but through it all the SA members maintained fellowship and support for one another. All of us were prepared to receive the care that was offered by others during the time we were away. The South Australians who addressed the Assembly did so with careful thought, considered argument and gentle though passionate speeches. The decision on Sexuality and Leadership took many hours to resolve. Eight separate proposals were reviewed, and discussed by the Assembly in its community working groups. The facilitation process led to another two proposals that were dealt with by the Assembly in the plenary session. This in turn led to the facilitation group preparing a further proposal that, after discussion and amendment, became the decision of the Assembly.
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Although the media have generally reported only on the matter of sexuality and leadership, this was, of course, not the only matter discussed. The Assembly approved key directions for its life, including • Commitment to continuing reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the UCA and wider community. • Engaging in Jesus’ ministry of peacemaking within the world and the church. • Reducing the level of prescription, increasing the level of local permission giving. • The articulation of our doctrine and identity and education of our members to better know, own and share their faith. • The support and nurture of the renewal of the passion for evangelism, discipleship formation and leadership development; There were important decisions made by the Assembly about; • A new specified ministry of Pastor. • The process of nomination of President, to identify the best leaders for the church. • The recognition of a new training college for indigenous leaders (Yalga-Binbi in Calvary Presbytery, Queensland).
• Support for the Evangelical Church of Papua and for the Church of Christ in the Philippines in their defence of human rights. • The establishment of a covenanting summit between UAICC and UnitingCare Australia with a view to establishing an Indigenous welfare arm of the UCA. • A request for the President to view and investigate living conditions at the Lake View Transient Accommodation north of Port Augusta. The Assembly adopted: • A UCA statement on human rights entitled “Dignity in Humanity: Recognising Christ in Every Person”. • A statement on “Integrity and Justice in Employment Relationships”. Details of these (and all decisions of the 11th Assembly) are available from members of the Assembly, and will in time be available on the Assembly website. The Assembly acknowledged the important work done by the exPresident – particularly in respect of his advocacy for a number of asylum seekers whose lives were saved by his personal intervention with the Minister for Immigration. The Assembly also acknowledged the work done by Rev Prof James Haire (retiring Chairperson of Uniting International Mission) and Rev Helen
Richmond (retiring National Director of Multicultural Ministries). Rev Dr Alistair Macrae was elected President Elect. Other appointments were made by the Assembly that include the following South Australians: • Mrs Jan Trengove, Frontier Services Chairperson. • Rev Dr Andrew Dutney, Church Polity Chairperson. • Dr Marelle Harisun, Coolamon College Chairperson. • Mr Peter Bicknell, UnitingCare Chairperson. • Ms Janeen Barker, UnitingJustice Chairperson. • Rev Stu Cameron, Chairperson of Uniting International Mission. Jan Trengove was also elected to the Assembly Standing Committee. There were many guests from overseas churches and from international ecumenical bodies. At the close of the meeting the President affirmed the importance of the constant prayer that was offered by the whole church for the meeting and the members. Gregor closed his pastoral letter following the Assembly meeting with the words, “May we continue to be strong witnesses for God’s Word in God’s world.”
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‘CONFESSING’ IT MAY come as a surprise to many of your readers to read of the emergence of the Assembly of Confessing Congregations in response to the past Assembly. However the Confessing movement is a world-wide phenomenon within numbers of mainline churches. It is found, for example in the US; it is seen in the Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Episcopal churches plus many others like in the United Church of Canada and the Headway movement in British Methodism. It comprises believers who love their church and are distressed at its doctrinal and practical waywardness. Such people reject resigning from their denomination because they want to work for its reform based upon the rediscovery of Scripture, alignment with orthodox ecumenism and our Christian heritage seen in documents like the Westminster Confession, Wesley’s sermons and the inherited creeds. This movement, which is expected to lead to an alliance of EMU and the Reforming Alliance, will provide an opportunity for congregations and individuals to stay within the Uniting Church despite the recent affirmation of resolution 84 by resolution 108, which continues to ignore the doctrinal implications of the Christian Faith in regard to moral and ethical issues of faith. (Rev) Robert Iles Chair, EMU (SA) RED DOVE CAFÉ THE Uniting Church Red Dove Café will be at the Royal Adelaide Show again this month – from September 1 to 9. Last show was a great success, thanks to everyone who participated in one way or another. We were able to give $35,000 away: $1,000 to UAICC; $1,000 to UnitingCare Port – Micro Credit Program; $10,000 to Moderator’s Appeal for Chaplaincy to Baxter Detention Centre and refugees; $2,000 to Refugee Loan Support Fund; $1,000 to Eleanora Centre – The Ranch; $2,000 to Prison Chaplaincy; $1,000 to UnitingCare Commission – Mental Health Chaplaincy; $1,000 to Kairos Prison Ministry; $3,000 to Schools Ministry Group; $3,000 to Frontier Services – SA Patrol Ministry; $1,000 to Children and Youth – SAYCO and/or KCO; $2,000 to UnitingCare Wesley Port Adelaide Emergency Relief; $2,000 to UnitingCare Wesley Adelaide East Emergency Relief; $2,000 to UnitingCare Wesley Bowden Emergency Relief. We can all play a part this
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year – making curries, praying, cleaning, washing tea towels, donating groceries, money or your time to join us working at the café. Another way is to invite your friends or fellowship to come in for a meal – “the best hamburgers on the showgrounds” – or a cuppa and scones. Rae Cranwell Adelaide ‘TIME POOR’ FAMILIES A RECENT investigation in SA concluded that parents are spending little more than dinner time interacting with their children (Advertiser, July 29). Increasing work demands are overshadowing personal needs and quality time together. It is predicted that recent Work Choice changes will see increasing hours of work at unsocial times – evenings and weekends. The way we care for each other, our households, extended families and communities is under pressure. The time we spend with each other in our homes and communities is on a collision course with the workplace. The church needs to speak out for families and stand against work practices that undermine our caring and compassionate society. (Rev Dr) Phil Marshall Tea Tree Gully
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Bookkeeping for congregations UNITING Church congregations in South Australia will be offered bookkeeping, audit and payroll services by a newly established Congregational Bookkeeping Unit (CBU). The CBU was approved at the Presbytery and Synod’s August meeting. The unit was established in response to concerns about the difficulty of finding volunteer treasurers and honorary auditors. Many congregations are also struggling with the increased complexity of financial reporting. Staff from the Uniting Church SA’s Financial Services Department will assist congregations with simple bookkeeping requirements for $25 per hour or $35 per hour for more complex accounts, such as those involving multiple entities, share franking credits and/or trusts. Congregations are being encouraged to use the CBU for all finance functions. Further information is available from Karen Reed in the Financial Services Unit. Karen can be contacted on 8236 4215. MYOB preferred accounting package: The Uniting Church SA is also offering local congregations free MYOB accounting software.
Staff from the CBU will visit congregations to help install the MYOB software. They will also instruct church office staff and treasurers in how to use the software package. There will be no charge for any of these services. It is hoped that all participating congregations will be ready to use the MYOB package from January 1, 2007. These congregations will also be able to seek help during office hours on a free helpline. Brochures explaining the work of the CBU and the MYOB package are being sent to congregations. STANDARDISED accounts: From next year all Uniting Church SA congregations will be required to report financial information under standard headings specified by the Presbytery and Synod Office. Financial Services Manager Joan Blanchard said the standardisation will improve the analysis of financial statements and make it easier to calculate Mission and Service Fund contributions.
WUDINNA I WAS both pleased and saddened to read of the Uniting and Lutheran Churches of Wudinna signing their recent covenant to work together. I am excited that there will be a combined witness to God in the LeHunte council area, but saddened that this new venture represents the continuing decline of the church in rural South Australia. I would like however to share my appreciation to the Uniting Church of Wudinna (and Minnipa, Kyancutta and Koongawa) for its nurture of me as a child. I spent all my formative years in the area. I am eternally grateful for the leadership, guidance, compassion and care of people like Marge and Ron Holman, Kent Weetra, John Magor, Graham Humphris, Jeff Saunders and many others. I now live in the United States of America, working predominantly in ministry with the United Methodist Church and other denominations. Without the presence of Jesus dancing in the people of the Wudinna Uniting Church, I would not be ministering all over the world. Don’t let it be said that God doesn’t know where Wudinna is! There has been revival before, and I believe there will be revival again. Mike Rayson mike@mikerayson.net
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A PERFORMING Arts Studio which will house drama, music and dance classes has been opened at Annesley College. The facility has a dance floor, mirrors, theatre lighting and make up suite will be the main training, rehearsal and performance space for students at Annesley’s Studio 89 arts’ focus school. It will provide a space where students can prepare musicals, dance performances and plays as well as attend technique classes in ballet, contemporary dance, jazz and acting. The Performing Arts Studio has been named after former Annesley student, Elvira Brunt, who has also helped fund the studio’s design and renovation. COWELL’S Uniting Church congregation recently viewed their newly renovated manse. The project was undertaken by the property committee, chaired by Allan Hanson. Allan himself did many of the repairs within his capabilities, saving the committee thousands of dollars. COLONEL Light Gardens Minister Gary Stuckey has been appointed as a consultant with Barnabas Ministries in South Australia. Barnabas Ministries is an ecumenical agency designed to support church leaders and their spouses. The organisation supports people in ministry to find new directions and nurture their own spiritual life. Programs are offered for pastors, Christian leaders in secular organisations, elders, deacons and other lay leaders. BECAUSE of the recent sale of Bible House the Evangelical Library has now relocated to the Bible College of SA, 179 Wattle Street, Malvern, in rooms adjacent to that college’s Burrow Library. The driving force in this library for many years was the late Evan Laslett. Geoff Catford is now chairperson. The library is
New Times open from Monday to Friday, 10.20am2.30pm and on Saturday, 9.30am to 12.30pm. It can be reached by taking the 172 bus from King William Street to stop 6, Duthy Street followed by a 200 metre walk down Wattle Street. Free parking is available. THE Effective Living Centre plans several events with Robin Mann: • “Songwriter in residence: To be a Song,” 10am-4pm, September 11–17, cost $35 or $30 concession. • “To be a Song: Awakenings,” 7pm9.30pm, September 12, $15 or $12. • “To be a Song: Emergings,” 7pm9.30pm, September 14, $15 or $12. • “To be a Song” concert with Robin, Dorothy and band, 6 pm, Church of the Trinity, September 17. Bookings essential through ELC office, 8271 0329 Monday, Wednesday or Friday 10am-3pm. SAYCO is a great event for 12 to 15 year olds. It is all about raising up leaders of our church. We do this through leadership workshops. You can partner us and sow seeds in this exciting ministry by sponsoring the workshops. For further information, please contact the UC Events Office on 8227 0822. INTERNATIONAL Day of Prayer for Peace will be on September 21. The World Council of Churches calls all churches to join faith communities worldwide in observance of the day. Prayers and resources are available on the Decade to Overcome Violence web site for this year’s event, with more to come. For more information visit www. internationaldayofpeace.org.
For more Uniting Church events, visit Uniting Church online www.sa.uca.org.au and click on “What’s On”. There is also an online form which you can fill out to contribute notices to Notebook. THE SA Council of Churches Decade to Overcome Violence Committee and Pace e Bene Australia, have arranged a series of events under the title, “Non Violence – A new way towards Peace”. Information from the South Australian Council of Churches, sacc@picknowl. com.au), phone 8221 6633. THE NEXT “Natter in the Pub” will have the theme “I was a Stranger”. Andrew Clarke will lead a discussion on the needs and realities of African refugees, Tower Hotel Function Room, 621 Magill Road, Magill, 7.30pm-9pm, September 29. For information, phone Alan Biglow, 8365 3077. LUCINDALE’S Uniting Church Centenary on October 1 will begin with a thanksgiving service at 10am followed by lunch and an old fashioned family fun afternoon. Everybody welcome. Enquiries, Lyn Crosby 8766 7014. THE Wynarka church will hold a closing service at 10am on Sunday, October 8, its 95th anniversary. The service, will be taken by Rev. Ian Clarkson and will include the church’s decommissioning. A pooled lunch and Pleasant Sunday Afternoon will follow in the Wynarka Football Clubrooms. Information, Gladys Marchant, 8578 9024. PAUL Fitzgerald at the pipe organ and the Arndale Corp Band will accompany enthusiastic congregational singing of many well know hymns for “Hymns with
Organ and Brass” at 2pm, October 22, at Spicer Uniting Church, 44a Fourth Ave, St Peters. It will be followed by afternoon tea. Information, phone 8362 3771. THE Adelaide Metro Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres need “volunteer befrienders” for friendly visiting to ageing, carers to give personal support and assist to plan ahead for future care needs. Contact Kay Rooke, 8346 8329, or Darren Meechan, 8363 4455, office hours. A COPY of the Red Cross’ “Money for Jam” Budget Plan CD-Rom has been made available for congregations and agencies. For a copy, phone Jo Watts, 8236 4260. ARE YOU attending NCYC 2007? Organisers would like to know numbers and any special plans you have. This will help with coordination and providing information. Contact Ernest Sorensen or Linda Vinall on 08 8227 0822. THE 2006 Christmas postcards for congregations can now be ordered online at www.sa.uca.org.au/goto/christmas. This year’s theme is “Find peace this Christmas”. Cost, $60 (plus GST if applicable) per 1,000 cards. Information, Jo Watts, 8236 4260, jo@sa.uca.org.au. A MEMORIAL service to honour the life and work of Dr Bill Salter will be held at Brougham Place Uniting Church on September 9 at 11am.
Final service at Blair Athol church
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THE FINAL service at Marmion Avenue Uniting Church, Blair Athol, was held on July 30. The service was conducted by the present minister Rev Alex Rodgers, with guest preacher Rev Kevin Secomb. Other former ministers present were Revs George Martin, who helped build the church, Bryan Young, Jeff Drake, Frank Measday, Gowan Armstrong, Geoff Tiller and Robin Trebilcock. Money from the sale of the building will be used to build a Health Centre at Clifton Street. At the close of the service, the cross was carried from the church. The following Sunday it was carried in to St John’s, Prospect Road Uniting Church, where it will be hung as a reminder of Marmion Avenue. – Sylvia Kivlenieks
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A Bible adventure CHILDREN and families all over South Australia are being challenged to take part in “The Great Bible Adventure”. The adventure encourages families to read a Bible story together every night, to talk about faith and to pray together. Uniting Church SA Children’s Mission Planning Officer Heidi Jane Harding said many parents and grandparents feel ill-equipped to talk about faith and the Bible. “Families taking part will be provided with everything they need to make them feel more confident about discussing faith issues,” she said. “However families will need a child friendly Bible and we can suggest appropriate Bibles for different age groups. “One of the main ways children form faith is through their family. That’s why we want to encourage families to spend time together and to integrate faith into their home life.”
The Great Bible Adventure idea started in Queensland and has been adapted and successfully trialled at Aberfoyle Uniting Church. The program encourages families to read 50 Bible stories during the fourth school term. Each night a story is read, it is marked off on an adventure map. “We are grateful to UC Invest which is sponsoring this part of the program,” said Heidi Jane. Families should register their interest with their church. Interested churches can register with Heidi Jane, who is based in the Mission Resourcing Network. She can be contacted on 8236 4281 or email heidi@sa.uca.org.au. Further information is available on the Uniting Church SA’s website www. sa.uca.org.au/goto/children_ youth. The program will be launched during Children’s Week, which starts on Sunday October 22.
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‘World travel’ RESTHAVEN Paradise resident Keith Collins has been travelling the world – without leaving the comfort and security of his own room. Keith has been introduced to the wonders of computing and the Internet by Resthaven volunteer Matt Bevan. Matt has shared his computer technology skills with Keith and other residents on a computer donated by a Resthaven resident. Keith was so impressed he bought his own lap top computer as well as a printer, scanner and digital camera. Now Matt and Keith travel the world on the Internet connection in Keith’s room. Together they have visited Universal Studios and taken virtual tours of botanical gardens in Canada. Keith once thought computers were a menace. He now thinks they are marvellous. “A couple of months ago I felt lost and time was my enemy,” he said. “Learning the computer has kept me amused, I would have gone nutty without it.” Now Keith is busy writing his life story for his three children.
50th anniversary ADARE Uniting Church will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of the church building at a service of celebration and thanksgivings, at 10.30am on Sunday, October 22. A weekend of celebrations will begin with a Church Family breakfast at 8am on Saturday October 21, with guest speaker Rev Steve Thompson. Previous ministers who served at Adare will be invited to the thanksgiving service on Sunday, October 22. Rev Trevor O’Brien will conduct the service and Rev Brian Chalmers will be the guest speaker. A luncheon will follow the service. All
ministers will be invited to speak on “I remember when”. Memorabilia will be compiled by Mr Don Ovall. Recently Adare Church was host to a wooden cross sent out by the Flynn Memorial Church in Alice Springs, which is also celebrating the building of their church 50 years ago and have commissioned a wooden cross to travel to as many Uniting Churches as possible Australia wide. For details on the anniversary, phone the Adare Church office, Tuesday to Friday, 9:30-am-12:30 pm, 8552 8377.
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‘Sudan still needs your help’ THE CHURCHES were the voice of the voiceless people of Southern Sudan through the long years of war. Now Southern Sudanese leaders are calling on the Australian churches to take part in the development of their country – and to make sure the peace agreement is not broken. A high level delegation from Southern Sudan has visited Australia, to thank Australians for their past support and to invite them to take part in the development of Southern Sudan. The delegation was led by Lt General James Wani Igga, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Government of Southern Sudan. “The churches have been the voices of the people of Southern Sudan during the years of war,” he said. “They spoke out for us to the international community at a time the world didn’t want to listen. “We now want the churches to become once again the voice of the peace loving people of Sudan. “We want them to urge the international community to see that the peace agreement that has been negotiated is fully implemented.” Lt General Igga hopes the churches will be involved in developing Southern Sudan, providing schools, hospitals and training, helping provide
water, helping in agriculture and food production. “War has reduced our country to rubble and ashes,” he said. “We have lost our skills. We need training in all areas. “In Southern Sudan, because of the war, we have the worst level of education in the entire world. Only 8 per cent of our people are literate; 92 per cent – 12 million of them – can’t read or write. This is deplorable. “We hope Australia will send us teachers and help us build schools. We’re returning to an English language education system, which is what we had before the war.” The health indicators, he said, are even worse. “There’s only one doctor for every 100,000 people. The average life expectancy is only 50. Of every 1,000 children born, 250 will die before they turn five. “The war led to half a million refugees – many of them are now in Australia – and four million internally displaced people. “We expect about half the people who fled to return. But they’ll be coming home to relatives who have nothing to eat. This will aggravate the problems even further. “We hope Australia will be in the frontline both in terms of the development of our country and in assisting the repatriation and resettlement of people.”
Members of the delegation were Lt General James Wani Igga, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Government of Southern Sudan, (centre), with Parliamentarians Daniel Deng Monydit, Chairperson of the Security Commission (left) and Madam Abuk Paity Ayik, Chairperson of the Gender and Youth Commission.
Women play a vital role SOUTHERN Sudanese women must play a leading role in the development of their country, according to a woman member of Southern Sudan’s new government. Hon Madam Abuk Paity Ayik is a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Government of Southern Sudan and Chairperson of its Gender and Youth Commission. She said Southern Sudan has a policy of affirmative action for women. “Women make up 25 per cent not only of the parliament alone but of every ministry, every department and in the governance
of the 10 states,” she said. “The war has been so long. There has been so little education. The gap in education between women and men has grown. We must narrow that gap. “That’s why we’re in Australia – to ask the people of Australia and the churches to come forward to help the Government of Southern Sudan improve education and health care, especially for women – to take part in capacity building in many different areas. “We need help in nursing, in teaching. So much has been destroyed.”
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MINISTER OF THE WORD NEWTOWN MISSION Are you an experienced team leader? Are you inspired by the challenge of ministering in a vibrant and diverse inner city community? Do you inspire others to build a life in Christ, nourished by God’s Word? Do you share our concern to reach out to the poor and marginalised? Newtown Mission is seeking to employ a Senior Pastor. Please call 9519 9000 to obtain an information pack from the Church. Written applications for the position should be sent by October 27th to: Mrs Meg Herbert Associate Secretary Ministry, PO Box A2178 Sydney South NSW 1235 Newtown Mission seeks to be an open community committed to passionate worship of Jesus Christ, with sound biblical teaching and the transformation of lives through outreach discipleship and compassionate care, empowered by the Holy Spirit.
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FEWER than half of Australia’s Generation Y (born 1976-1990) identifies with a traditional religion, a three-year study of youth spirituality in Australia has found. The study, conducted by Monash University, the Australian Catholic University and the Christian Research Association, found Generation Y relies on family and friends as the sources of its beliefs, values and social support. Monash sociology lecturer Dr Andrew Singleton said social forces such as secularisation, consumer capitalism and individualism were significant in shaping contemporary religion and spirituality among Generation Y. “They believe an individual’s views and preferences, provided they harm no one else, should not be questioned or constrained, and that spiritual or religious beliefs and practices are purely personal lifestyle choices and in no way necessary,” he said.
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