Uniting Church News & Events – Blackwood Uniting Church

SAYCO is happening this weekend at Woodcroft College with over 500 people on site! Please pray that the youth experience God in a personal way, and that this causes them to want to become a part of a radical generation fired up to serve God! Thank you, Team SAYCO.
The Standing Committee Nominating Committee seeks nominations for members to serve from the October/November Synod and Presbytery meeting for a period of two years. Please read the Standing Committee Role Document (PDF) here and access the Standing Committee Nomination Form (PDF) here. Return the completed nomination forms to Rod Dyson at 312 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Brooklyn Park 5032 or to minister@awuc.org.au by Thursday 10 October.
Patrick Sookhdeo is founder of the Barnabas Fund, minister, theologian and defence analyst in the Middle East including Syria. He will update on the plight of Christians across the region at Adelaide West UC on Monday 7 October at 7pm (details here) and Tuesday 8 October at 8.30am (Breakfast included but must RSVP to bfsa@ozemail.com.au or 0438 633 633).
You are invited to the Effective Living Centre on Wednesday 23 October from 9.30-3pm for a Mindfulness Retreat. The day is led by Nicholas Rundle Minister at Christ Church Uniting and accredited Meditation Teacher. Details and booking: www.effectiveliving.org.
On Sunday 10 November 3pm, at Kent Town UC will celebrate 50 years of Ordination for the following people: Geoff Bridge, Bernie Clarke, Bill Dow, Rob Drummond, Dean Eland, Ian Gaskill, Neale Michael, Neville Stewart and Colin Oldfield. We will remember Tony Baker, Ivan Goss, David Muirhead & Peter Stephens. The Moderator Dr. Deidre Palmer will bring the message. Afternoon tea and a time of fellowship in the Hall. All welcome.
The Victorian/Tasmanian Synod Justice and International Mission Unit have created a postcard for people to sign asking The Just Group (Just Jeans, Portmans, Jay Jays, Jacqui E, Peter Alexander, Dotti and Smiggle) to sign the Bangladesh Fire and Building Safety Accord. Get your postcards from the JIM unit: 03 9251 5271 or jim@victas.uca.org.au.
Adelaide West Uniting Church is hosting Malcolm Gordon from 4-10 November. Malcolm is a musician, worship leader, song writer and minister of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand. Please click here for details of his workshops and worship times.
The Salvation Army (55 George Street Norwood) will host the World Council of Churches 10th Assembly on Wednesday 9 October 5pm-7pm. A contribution of $10/$5 will help offset costs. All welcome – RSVP to Jacqui, SA Council of Churches – sacc@picknowl.com.au or phone 8215 0300
The Playgroup in the Park Committee seeks three volunteers to fill roles in the leading, operation and coordinating of the annual event. Position Descriptions can be viewed on the Uniting Church SA internet. Applications close 16 October. For further information contact Children & Family Ministry Team State Coordinator Melissa Neumann on 8236 4281.