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Climate Pastoral Care Conference: Christian training in Care, Communication & Action
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Don't forget to register now for this year's must-attend conference on climate and the church (30 July - 1 August) online via ZOOM: https://www.unitingearth.org.au/climate-conference/

Learn about climate anxiety, grief and mental health issues, and how we can provide best practice pastoral care for people in our churches and communities who are struggling.
Learn how to communicate climate messages from Dr Rebecca Huntley, one of Australia's most experienced and respected social researchers. And learn how your church can take action on climate change together.
This year the conference is even more accessible - available entirely online on the Thursday evening, Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. Join us to learn, discuss, and share your wisdom. N.B. Cost is $30 for the full 3 sessions.

If you have any questions about the conference or need more information please contact Jon O’Brien 9407 3225, joobrien@uniting.org or Dee Davidian 0468 584 071 ddavidian@uniting.org in the Uniting Advocacy team.

Miriam Edgar died last Saturday the 4th July after 12 months of ill health.
She was devoted in the work of Jesus in our world and will be greatly missed by her boys and their families and her church family.
We are thankful that she is now walking on the streets that are golden with Paul who died a few short months ago.
A private funeral has been arranged.

Please keep an eye out here as changes to worship services start to take place.
This week there have been updates from Cherrybrook, Northbridge and Willoughby.
Please feel free to join in on any of these services

Boronia Park Uniting Church
All are welcome to join our Sunday Service at 9.30 am.
We provide our worship resources on our website at boroniapark.uca.org.au and Facebook at Boronia Park Uniting Church.
Songs are provided as part of the resources website. All resources are accessible and downloadable.
Past services are available through the website.

Cherrybrook Uniting Church
Cherrybrook UC, from Sunday July 19th, will conduct it’s regular worship service at 134 New Line Road and this service will be shared live online via Zoom.
All are welcome to our physical service, but if you would like to join our Video/Audio Service, please email Rev. Peter Chung at minister@cherrybrookuc.org.au
You are welcome to watch our past online services: http://www.cherrybrookuc.org.au/church-services

If you would like to join our Video/Audio Service, please email Peter Chung : minister@cherrybrookuc.org.au

If you would like to join our new “Alpha” Bible Study via Zoom on either Wednesday AM or Thursday PM, please email Rev. Peter Chung at minister@cherrybrookuc.org.au

Epping Uniting Church
Epping UC is conducting worship via zoom which is uploaded to our website Epping Uniting Church.org.au, our Facebook page and our YouTube channel.

Gosford Uniting Church
Gosford UC are offering online worship services led by Rev Lorna Martin and other ordained and lay leaders for each Sunday. Prayer and praise, liturgy and Bible readings, sermons and reflections as well as music and children's stories are included. All these are available on their Facebook page and website www.gosforduniting.net.au

Tell Me A Story - are short 3 to 5 minutes videos created by Roxy Young for young children, but can be enjoyed by their parents, friends, neighbours - everyone!
Each story has a subtle message of God's Love and are especially for those who are yet to see themselves as part of God's Family.
Godly Play is a form of Christian storytelling developed by Jerome Berryman. (For more information see www.godlyplay.org.au) Judyth Roberts has shared some stories in the style of Godly Play for this season. Watch the story then wonder about it ...

Hornsby Uniting Church
Hornsby UC continues to provide online worship every week. Watch on Sunday or throughout the week.
http://hornsby.unitingchurch.org.au/churchathome/home-page.html

Killara Uniting Church
Our Sunday Services are now online and can be accessed from our website:
https://killara.uca.org.au
Also, we have a greatly appreciated Bible Study via Zoom on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9.30 am –based on the lectionary readings and With Love to the World. Past Bible studies can be accessed on our website.

Marsden Road Uniting Church
At Marsden Road we have worship and connection in the following ways:
Live Stream through Zoom on the Internet on Sunday at 9.30 am
On Marsden Road Uniting Website: http://www.marsdenroadunitingchurch.org.au/
On Marsden Road Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MRUCC082016/
Receive as a PDF Attachment by Email.
Receive as printed Documents in Mailbox
By accessing the Rev John’s Blogsites for Services, Newssheet and Blog
whitestarhavent.blogspot.com – for services
whitestarhavenm.blogspot.com – for Newssheet
whitestarhaven.blogspot.com – for weekly Blog

Mosman Uniting Church.
We are posting online services on our website https://mosmanuniting.org/

Mt Colah
https://www.facebook.com/mtcolahunitingchurch (Become a friend and it comes up on our post)
www.mtcolah.unitingchurch.org.au (this could be easier if you just do basics)

Normanhurst Uniting Church
Normanhurst UC emails out a podcast of our service each week. If you would like to receive a copy of Rev Dr David Reichardt’s weekly podcast please email the church office office@normanhurstunitingchurch.org.au

Northern Beaches
All are welcome to join any of our regular online services and activities:
Sunday’s
NBUC On-line Worship Service @ 9.30am via www.nbuniting.org.au
Monday’s
Little Footsteps story and Activity from 9.30am via Little Footsteps Facebook Page
Tuesday’s
TunesTuesday after 1pm via Salt & Light Ministry Facebook Page
Christian Meditation @ 7pm via Zoom
Bible Study Group @ 7pm via Zoom
Saturday’s
Monthly Easter Retreat @ 9.30am via Zoom (next one this Saturday 20 June)
If you would like to join any of these activities please email comms.nbuc@gmail.com and we will send you a link.
Retreat
All are welcome to join us for our next Retreat on Saturday 20 June @ 9.30am. Click here for flyer with full details
Any queries please email Carolyn Handley on caro.ruc@gmail.com and for the Zoom link.

North Ryde Community Church
We will be streaming our ’service’ through Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nrccuniting at 9:30 am

Pittwater Uniting Church
Pittwater UC has moved its small groups and meetings online with Zoom. We are encouraging everyone to remain connected through our Facebook community and meet for worship 9.30 am & 6 pm through a weekly video (http://pittwater.church/sunday-service/) with an interactive video option through the church on-line platform. We are working on resources for families going into lock down and weekly encouraging emails.

Roseville Uniting Church
Roseville UC are meeting at 9:30 am and 5:30 pm for live worship. On Facebook at facebook.com/rosevilleuniting or by Zoom. Several small groups are operating through Zoom, as well as a number of social activities including Bridge, Ruckus Kids Club and Spark Youth Group. Contact chris.goringe@roseville.unitingchurch.org.au for zoom or other details.

Terrigal Uniting Church
Online church - 9 am every Sunday
Online discussion group – 10 am and 6 pm every Sunday
Visit our website for the links – terrigalunitingchurch.com

The War Vets Chapel
RSL Anzac Village is streaming their services via You tube.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWunO7jtV6kBdgcc3Vdz0XQ

Thornleigh Hillcrest Uniting Church
We will have a full Service loaded onto You tube with a link from our website www.thornleigh-hillcrestuca.org.au

Turramurra Uniting Church - changes to worship from 5th July
Turramurra are moving to a Hybrid model of worship – simultaneous worship both fully interactive ONLINE worship and in-person worship – from Sunday 5th July.
9 am Worship – gather in-person at the church (with restrictions) OR worship live ONLINE at www.facebook.com/turramurrauniting/live
10:45 am Traditional Worship – pre-recorded full service posted at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0_Bp_PLLU1ETQWPVxRpIQrTR0cIxGAdp
6:30 pm Night Church – gather in-person at the church (with restrictions) or worship live ONLINE at www.facebook.com/turramurrauniting/live

All information about this new Hybrid model of worship can be found at www.turramurrauniting.org.au

Willoughby & Northbridge Uniting Church
Willoughby and Northbridge are now re-gathering at both sites. Worship will be a mix of both Zoom and in-person worship, so those who are able to re-gather can come and those that are still eager to worship from their lounge room can participate as well.
You are welcome to join us in person or
Join us via Facebook Live
Watch our video stream live on Facebook – we are a public page so you won’t even need a Facebook account to view it. Stream starts just after 10am. Link: https://www.facebook.com/willoughbyuniting/
Join us via Zoom from your computer, tablet or smartphone
Connect through the Zoom app or in your browser by using the link below.
https://zoom.us/j/7125208222

Click here for more info and instructions

There are a number of courses on offer for UTC subjects this coming session. All of the subjects will be available via zoom, making them a bit more accessible. Double Click on the image for further information pertaining to that particular course.
For the full UTC timetable for Session 2, click here

The Synod has been very active in providing updates on specific aspects of the challenges and restrictions due to COVID-19. The Guidance Notes have been circulated to congregations and, with other relevant information and advice, can be accessed via the following link:
https://nswact.uca.org.au/covid-19-information-for-presbyteries-and-congregations/
A link to the list of congregations worshipping online is also included on this page (link provided above).