WORD for the WEEK: LEARNED OPTIMISM
Do you ever look enviously at those people who always seem to see the glass as half-full? Have you ever bewailed your sad fate at being born a pessimist? If so, then bewail your fate no longer! The habits of … Continue reading →
John Gottman, the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and Making Marriage Work (More! and better!)
For those of you who have expressed interest in getting stuck into John Gottman’s ‘Making Marriage Work,’ I have good news. There is no need to go to the trouble of subscribing to Amazon Audible books and acquiring the audio … Continue reading →
Follow-up and references from last week’s Sunday message
Last Sunday, I made mention of my favourite Buddhist, the magnificent Matthieu Ricard, in relation to collaborative work that he has done with neuroscientists in helping establish the field of contemplative neuroscience. I made particular reference to a key finding … Continue reading →
Maundy Thursday request
For those people that are planning to attend the Maundy Thursday combined service at Belair this week at 7pm can you please bring a flannel and hand towel with you. … Continue reading →
Easter Sunday
We have invited the Messy Church families to join us on Easter Sunday for the combined service at 10am. As a number of our regular Messy Church helpers will be away, we’d love some extra help with the children’s activities … Continue reading →
Craft items wanted
Wanted: small Australian native flowers: Do you have any wattle or flowering gum trees, or any other trees with small flowers, that are flowering at the moment? We would like some Australian native flowers for the children to decorate their … Continue reading →
Induction Service for Rev Felicity Amery
The Service of Induction for the General Secretary, Rev Felicity Amery (Deacon) will be held at the Blackwood Uniting Church on Friday, 17th May at 7pm. We are expecting a large contingency of people to attend this service, therefore we … Continue reading →
Garage Sale
We are pleased to advise that the Property Committee have made $5,500 from the Garage Sale. Thank you to everyone that helped in any way with the Garage Sale – it was a great day!
Walk to D-Feet MND – Sunday 5th May
It is that time again for the Motor Neurone Association of SA major fundraiser to provide services to those living with MND. I am seeking lots of people from our church community to join me as part of TEAM MARY … Continue reading →
2019/20 Entertainment Book Fundraiser
Every Membership sold raises $14 towards Childrens’ Ministry at Blackwood Uniting Church. The more Memberships we sell, the more we raise – so please tell your family and friends! For only $70, Entertainment™ Memberships are packed with hundreds of up to 50% … Continue reading →