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15 August 2019
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As reported in the current UNITING EARTH newsletter, Terrigal Uniting Church were presented with their Five Leaf Eco-Awards Basic Certificate at the Uniting Church NSW/ACT Synod meeting on Saturday 6th of July 2019. 
Congratulations on receiving recognition for the initiative and effort shown on so many fronts in response to an issue that is facing us all.

The Five Leaf Eco-Awards are an ecumenical environmental change program for churches. Using a series of environmental awards the program inspires, assists and rewards churches for caring for God’s creation. The Five Leaf Eco-Awards provide a framework for basic and advanced environmental action that was specifically designed for churches and religious bodies.

It is fantastic to see the incredible commitment to the ongoing sustainability of the local environment around Terrigal Uniting church, and the commitment that they have made to caring for God's beautiful creation.

Some of their many environmental projects recognised include a Conservation Covenant on the bush area, including significant bush regeneration work and the installation of Native bee hives and nesting boxes for the local wildlife.
They have also established a Bush Tucker Garden and have been actively educating the congregation on recycling.
A small but significant change is the toilet paper that they use. The church has changed to "Who Gives A Crap" which is a sustainable toilet paper company.
Reverse cycle air conditioners have been installed to reduce the electricity consumption (compared to fan heaters) and lights have been changed over to LED.

A detailed waste audit was also conducted which found that almost half of the waste produced was food scraps, which led to the purchase of a composter for the scraps. The Church also have Solar panels and a water tank.

What a mammoth effort Terrigal - you are an inspirational congregation.


 

Next SCCP Meeting
Wed 21 August 2019
7pm (light supper from 6pm)
Longueville (St Andrews) Uniting Church 
(47A Kenneth St, Longueville NSW 2066)
 
For more information please contact the Presbytery office: sccpresbytery@gmail.com
 
ADULT FELLOWSHIP GATHERING  at  Gosford UC  129 Donnison St.
 Wednesday, 28th August, 2019  Commencing at 10.00a.m. with Morning Tea (supplied)
 “Gathering” concludes with Lunch – BYO food (tea and coffee supplied)
 SPEAKER  Rev Simon Hansford, Moderator. Uniting Church in N.S.W./A.C.T
Minimal Parking at the Church. Suggested Train from Hornsby:  8.52 am.
There is Free parking available for 3 hours in the Imperial Centre Car Park, beyond the park, on the opposite side of the road from the Church.
Enquiries:  Kay Bownes – 9484.4551, 0418 493 246
Flyer with full details
Rev. Dr. Milton Coleman       Date of Death: 10 August 2019
Funeral Details:   Friday, 16 August 2019  2 pm
South West Rocks Uniting Church, 9 Landsborough Street, South West Rocks NSW 2431
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Combined Wyong, Warnervale and Toukley Uniting Churches
Walking and Wondering is an initiative of the Uniting Churches in Wyong, Warnervale, and Toukley.
The next walk is on this  Sunday 18th August.
The location for our next walk will be Don Small Reserve. Meet at the entrance area on Wolseley Ave Tacoma from 2:50. The walk will begin at 3:10pm.
 
Here is the Facebook event link: 
https://www.facebook.com/events/503313737104040/


Kincumber Uniting Church
Cnr Avoca Drv & Killuna Rd, Kincumber 

17th August  – Men’s Breakfast at 8.30 am  


 


Terrigal Uniting Church
380 Terrigal Dr, Terrigal
 

Jazz Gospel Service
Sunday 25th August from 9:45 am
See attached flyer
 


Men’s Health Info Night
Wednesday 11th September  from 7 pm
Join in for a Men's only talk and Q&A's with respected Central Coast Urologist Dr Steven Ruthven.
See attached flyer
  
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Northern Beaches Uniting Churches
 

 

Messy Church

All are welcome to join us at our next Messy Church on
This Saturday 17 August from 5 – 7pm
@ St. Peter’s, NBUC Freshwater

 

 

Combined Regional Service

We are celebrating our fifth-year anniversary as Northern Beaches Uniting Church.  Please put the date in your diary, we would love to see everyone worshipping together as a regional family.  Our service will be followed by our Annual Congregational Meeting (ACM) (annual financial budgets will be distributed to all NBUC by next Sunday for viewing).
A combined congregation lunch will be held after our ACM in the hall, we invite those who can to bring a plate to share.
When:  Sunday 25 August from 9.30am
Where:  NBUC Balgowlah
 

Father's Day Morning Tea

All are welcome to join us to Father’s Day with a morning tea.  
Monday 26 August @ 10:30 - 11:30 am
NBUC Balgowlah Hall


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Beecroft Uniting Church
82 Beecroft Rd, Beecroft
               "FROM MACCABEES TO ZIONISTS"
   [exploring the history of the Jews in the Christian Era:]
   Join in our Exploring Faith Group, Mondays, 10:15 - 11:45 
           
 


Remember the "Saturday Arvo Flicks"?
Come to "MOVIES THAT MATTER" - quality movies each month,
then discussion and afternoon tea.
Saturday, August 24 at 1:30 p.m.: "A Beautiful Mind"


 
 

Cherrybrook Uniting Church
134 New Line Rd, Cherrybrook
Children's Pre-Loved Boutique
Mon 2nd Sept to Thurs 5th Sept; 8am to 4pm daily.
Children's Pre-Loved Clothes, Toys and Books in very good condition.
Follow the signs to the Boutique, located under the main building and adjacent to the car park.
Flyer    Enquiries: 9481 8035 
 
 

Normanhurst Uniting Church
2 Buckingham Ave, Normanhurst
Ladies Church Fellowship invites you to join them for High Tea
2:30 pm Saturday 7th September 2019
Light entertainment will be provided by  Normanhurst UC Musical Society.
 All proceeds from the day will be donated to The Royal Flying Doctor Service
 RSVP by 30th August 2019
Tickets     $20 each 
 
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 Uniting Gordon Community Centre
18 Cecil St, Gordon
 
Wrap with LOVE Knit In
Friday 23rd August
10 am -12.30 pm
Delicious Morning Tea will be served
Lunch $7
Flyer with full details


 
 

Lindfield Uniting Church
454 Pacific Hwy, Lindfield
 


Roseville Uniting Church
7A Lord St, Roseville
Seeking young adults to form an intentional community
The Cottage is a furnished 5-bedroom home next door to Roseville Uniting Church, a very short walk from Roseville train station. The church is now offering rental accommodation so that young adults can live in this home and participate actively in the life of Roseville Uniting.
Our hope is that The Cottage will become an intentional community of young adults who care for one another and grow through the time they spend living together.
We also hope that The Cottage will help Roseville Uniting achieve our vision of being an invitational church that offers community, conversation and partnership, as we share the love and welcome of Jesus Christ.
Rent: $180 – $220 / week plus electricity and gas.
Visit https://roseville.unitingchurch.org.au/cottage/ to read our FAQs and to express interest, or email us at ruc.cottage@gmail.com if you have some further questions.


St Ives Uniting Church
Douglas St, St Ives
Sunday Afternoon concert at St Ives Uniting Church
Sunday, August 18, at 2.30 pm
“Bright Star” with Australian Living Treasure actor, John Bell 
and brilliant pianist Simon Tedeschi in a thrilling recital of
John Keats poetry and Schubert’s music.
Tickets $50, available at door, includes refreshments.
Information: 9144 6044






St John's Uniting Church Wahroonga
Cnr Stuart St & Coonanbarra Rd, Wahroonga
Join us for a feast of Welsh and traditional music at
2:30 pm on Sunday 8th September 2019

Tickets: Adults $25, Children (U12) $10
Includes Afternoon Tea
Booking online at: www.trybooking.com/536226
You can also phone Sue Owen on 0420 920 467
or purchase tickets at the door
Flyer


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Eastwood Uniting Church 
14-16 Lakeside Road Eastwood 

Wednesday 21st August @ 8 pm
Cost $5       Flyer for full details
Kara will be speaking on the subject ‘Faith and Work’.  It will be an opportunity for people to hear Kara share her wisdom about how we  make a difference in the workplace and other aspects of life. 
Eastwood UC would welcome anyone interested in hearing Kara speak. 
Please register at: secretary@euc.org.au or phone 9858 5732
 We are close to public transport (both buses and trains) and there is limited parking under our building and also free parking a block away in the Council car park.


Epping Uniting Church
Cnr Oxford & Chester Sts, Epping
Neighbourhood Nights
All Welcome and Free
For the remainder of 2019 we are running four events
Fri Sept 13th: Sustainable and Ethical Fashion and Goods
Fri Oct 18th: Modern Slavery and the Introduction of a
Modern Slavery Act in Australia
Thur Nov 14th: Affordable Housing and Community
Issues
Fri Dec 6th: Women's Empowerment and Women Artisans
Format 7.00 pm for 7.30 start
7.30 pm to 8.30 pm Speakers and Q&A
8.30 to 9.00 informal discussion and supper

 


Jazz in the Afternoon
August 24th @ 2 pm
Tickets $20 Concession $15
Flyer with full details
 



 
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Combined Lower North Shore Zone
Combined Study Series - Holy Envy
Join us for the last weeks of this stimulating and thought provoking study series about the great religions of the world.
Enquiries Rev Michael Thomas 0407 281 486
Tuesday 20 August 7.30 pm Willoughby UC
Tuesday 27 August 7.30 pm Northbridge UC
 




Lane Cove Community Chaplain
CRISS-CROSSING CREMORNE
Sunday 18th August
Grade: Mainly easy, with steep sections
Distance: Approximately 3.5 km
Meet at 2.45 for 3.00 pm at the entry point near the corner of Spofforth St & Boyle Street Map 
Cancellation: We will only cancel for extreme weather conditions. If unsure, check with Karen an hour beforehand. If you want to cancel on the day, please text Karen so we aren't waiting for you.
Bring a water bottle, snacks to share, walking shoes, walking pole if needed.

 If you are interested in joining in, please RSVP by Friday 16/8.
 Click here for full details including "Dinner with Friends" location after the walk.

Northbridge Uniting Church 
Gunyah St, Northbridge
 
Biannual  Northbridge Combined Churches Taize service 
Feeling tired? Need to switch off social media for an hour, recharge your batteries? 
Sunday September 8, 7.30 pm             
Song, Prayer, Silence, Peace 
Venue: St Philip Neri Catholic Church, Sailors Bay Road, Northbridge                           
 Hospitality from 6.30 pm.  
 Everyone Welcome - especially Youth
Flyer for full details
 
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Do you have regular events in your church that you would like to promote?
Are there any special upcoming events that could be of interest to others?
If so, contact us at news@sccpresbytery.org.au with the details.
Uniting Bowden Brae Development Update
Please Click here if you would like to know more
Commending the Faith Study Series

How will we COMMEND THE FAITH in Australia today?

A study series led by Rev Dr Chris Walker
When:             7.30-9.30 pm (with a short break for supper halfway)
                        Four Mondays: 2, 9, 16 & 23 September
Where:            “The Cottage”, 30 Highfield Rd, Quakers Hill (Quakers Hill Uniting Church)

Why:               The series is for anyone who is interested in how to speak about faith in
Christ in the context of Australia today.
There will be input, stories and engagement with the topics.
 
Come for all four sessions, or only a couple. Topics listed in the flyer.  We will provide some recommended readings and light supper.
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