Blackwood Uniting Church in the news
Charity food program needs help (May 2013)
(From left): Jan and Keith Rawolle with Judy Adami preparing meals for the Friday night feast for their disadvantaged visitors (Photo and article: The Blackwood Times, May 2013)
EVERY Friday night for the last 5 years, the Blackwood Uniting Church at the Blackwood roundabout has been operating a ‘food outlet’ for the more disadvantaged members of the local community.
…Until last year, there were eight teams of cooks and hosts which meant that their contribution was only required every eight weeks.
Now, as some of the volunteers are getting older or suffering ill health or want to focus on other aspects of their lives, the teams have been reduced to six; consequently, the volunteers are being asked to cook or host more often.
…Unfortunately, meals for the disadvantaged can now only be offered every alternate week unless more volunteers are found.
…Many of the recipients of the program, particularly those who live alone, have stated that they will miss the opportunity to communicate and mingle with others.
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Elvis impersonator and online advertising to attract churchgoers this Christmas (14 Dec 2012)
Reverend Coral Cogs Smith at Blackwood Uniting Church. Picture: Roger Wyman Source: adelaidenow
CHURCHES hope online advertising, letterbox drops and even an Elvis impersonator will help attract more people to Christmas services this year.
…Blackwood Uniting Church Reverend Coral Cogs Smith says the church is using its website and banner to promote its Christmas services.
She says the Christmas message remains at the forefront of their minds.
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Having fun draws them in (June 2012)
Art tutor Doug Thomson gives ‘pupil’ Helen Henbest some tips on painting with acrylics; while new community program
co-ordinator Riki Owens-Bennett watches on. (From Blackwood Times, June 2012)
“I LOVE being involved in the community and seeing other people having fun and enjoying their time at our classes,” said Riki Owens-Bennett, who started in February as the new community program co-ordinator at the Blackwood Uniting Church.
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Follow this link to download the entire issue #211, Blackwood Times, June 2012 – http://www.blackwoodtimes.com.au/pdf/211%20-%20june%2012.pdf
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A mini field of women (October 2011)
More than one hundred Pink Lady silhouettes will be on display in front of the Uniting Church at the Blackwood roundabout on Saturday October 15 as a show of support for women and families affected by breast cancer…
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Class bonding helps banish the blues (20 Oct 2010)
Patchwork and embroidery classes at Blackwood Uniting Church are helping Sue Bomford overcome her depression.
To read the whole article, click on this link to go to the digital version of the Hills and Valley Messenger web page and open the edition for Wednesday, 20th October 2010 or…
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