Greetings … As we move rapidly towards Holy Week we are reminded of all this week entails – moments of revelation, understanding, joy and also betrayal and loss.  Much happens on Jesus’ journey to the cross, a journey which involves those who are part of his community and those who are not.  Much of the…

Greetings … Last weekend I travelled to Moama to spend time with Tony’s family.  His sister was here from the United States and it was a great opportunity to gather for a family reunion at Tony’s brother’s home.  Tony’s mum was looking forward to having everyone together as it doesn’t happen often … her three…

Greetings … Last Sunday, during the Community News, I mentioned that on 24 February the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) Assembly and the United Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) had welcomed the launch of the #Yes23 campaign for a constitutionally enshrined First Nations Voice. Together UCA President Rev Sharon Hollis and UAICC Interim National…

Greetings … On Wednesday night some of us gathered for an Ash Wednesday service.  Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the season when the church remembers the life and ministry of Jesus and renews its commitment. While the destination of Easter Day is a cause for celebration, in the season of Lent we journey…

Greetings … As the business of the year rolls along, we are recognising those people from our congregation who have taken on roles within our community, both here and further afield.  This week we will commission our Sunday School and Kids Hope leaders, and next week we will be joined by Rev Deacon Jenny Preston…

Greetings … It has been devastating to see the catastrophic scenes which have emerged after the huge earthquakes in the Republic of Türkiye and Syria this week.  In response, the following prayer has been shared by Assembly National Consultant Rev Dr Apwee Ting.                      We pray to God                        with deep concern                        for Turkey…

In some ways the first week in February marks the beginning of things for 2023.  Our summer holidays are over and some are returning to work or the usual weekly routine.  It is also the time that our young people return to school.  This prayer for the new school year comes to us from Daniel…

Advent Greetings … This being the last Community News for the year, I feel that I should have some particularly profound thoughts to share as I reflect on the last twelve months.  What I can say is that 2022 has been a full year, a year that has brought with it difficulties and blessings.  Yet…

Advent Greetings … The theme for the third week of Advent is Joy.   I wonder if it is only a coincidence that this week, when I was thinking about joy, I should have stumbled upon this poweful quote.  ‘It is not joy that makes us grateful.  It is gratitude that makes us joyful.’, says Catholic…

Advent Greetings … The second week of Advent we light the candle of peace … but what comes to mind when you hear the word “peace”?  Is it calm surroundings, a tidy home, or people behaving well?  Maybe it’s relaxing on a beach, being away on holidays, financial security, soft music, no strained relationships, or…