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St David's Minister's Missive

Dear St David's Church Family💒

It is with great celebration that we open our doors again this Sunday! All will be welcome to attend and we are looking forward to seeing you. COVID protocols will apply:

• QR code check in (or sign in)

• wearing masks

• no singing

• 1.5 metre distance

• unvaccinated and vaccinated are able to attend

If you are feeling unsure or anxious about attending, our live stream will be continuing so there is a choice available to. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me.

This Sunday is also our communion Sunday and we will be using bread and juice. Please BYO cup and there will also be cups available. As ever, taking communion is optional and there will be the option of a blessing instead.

You'll find the liturgy for this Sunday here. Please join us at 9.30am either in church or on livestream through our Facebook page or Youtube. We look forward to seeing you there!

7th November 2021 Yr B Pentecost 24 Communion

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Here are the things that I would like to pass on to you this week:

Working bee - thank you to those of you who worked hard to clean the church, hall and grounds last Saturday. The couple getting married on Saturday, noticed the difference when they came for their rehearsal this week.

Music team lunch - what a great time together this was! 11 of us gathered and it was good to catch up again and talk about all things musical at St David's.

Praying for COP26 - Please continue to pray for the people involved and for wisdom in their decision making. This conference goes until 12th November.

Invitation to joining the Waling Together as First and Second Peoples Circle - encourages members of the UCA to see a destiny together, praying and working together for a fuller expression of our reconciliation in Jesus Christ. The Circle is a space for walking together, for listening to and sharing of the experiences of our Indigenous brothers and sisters. The Circle will consider some of the important issues that impact our ability to live out our Covenant commitments. You can join the circle here:

Walking Together as First and Second Peoples - Uniting Church Australia

The Preamble to the Constitution of the Uniting Church states that “As the Church believes God guided it into union so it believes that God is calling it to continually seek a renewal of its life as a community of all First Peoples and of Second Peoples from many lands”.. The Walking Together as First and Second Peoples Circle encourages members of the UCA to see a destiny together ...

Doing Theology on Stolen Land - Rev. Dr Chris Budden will run a Summer subject for United Theological College that explores the implications of doing theology on stolen land, and the role of the church in pursuing reconciliation. Online 16 Nov-5 Feb

NEW REFLECTIVE RESOURCE TO HELP PEOPLE PROCESS PANDEMIC -'Building Resilience in Covid Times: Wisdom for the Long Haul’ is a four-week reflective study suitable for individuals and groups, and for those who identify as Christians and those who don’t.

Neighbourhood Matters has developed a new resource to help people reflect on their experiences during COVID-19. The resource is available to both Christians and non-Christians.

CONGRATULATIONS to Ellen for finishing her degree in International studies 👏

Please pray for Alice and Peter who are getting married at St David's this Saturday.

Morning tea - will be held after church again on Sunday, outside the church hall (weather permitting)

This week's photos of hope include:

- opening up sign (top)

- congratulations to Maryanne and family on the birth of her grandson, James

-new children's area in church

- Kaye and family at a show

- photos of the worship team on our last zoom-only service

- this week's story book.

Dates for the diary:

- 6th November - wedding of Alice and Peter

- 7th November - church reopening

- 14th November - Ramsay family graveyard working bee

- 5th December - St David's AGM

- 12th December - baptism of Kaia

-12th December at 5.30pm Carols on the lawn at St David's, with Leichhardt UC

Morning Prayer and Communion Service - 9.30am on Wednesdays. Space to connect with God and each other. If you would like to come along via Zoom, please let me know and I will send you the link. All are welcome. This will remain on zoom until the beginning of December.

Wednesday night Bible Study Group - If you are interested in joining in, please contact David.

Mission of the church - please continue to pray for the people who use our Kindness Cupboard; for the work of The Ella Centre; and for Lenka as she prepares to start a playgroup for children living with a disability. Please also pray for those getting married and baptised over the next couple of months.

Prayers for local churches - This week, please pray for the people and mission of the Baptist Church

Joy's day off - Friday

Story-time - Hello to our St David's kids! Dominic, Matilda, Harry, Frank, Sophie, Edie, Ella, Aiden, River, Sacha, Eli, Elise and Naomi. Our story this week is called 'The Emperor's New Clothes' and Graham will be reading it for us. We look forward to having you join us on the story mat via livestream 😊

This week's prayer is a song by Tash Holmes called You hold me still:

You are the hallelujah
rising in me
You are the hallelujah
alive in me
And I will sing
through everything

You are the hallelujah
in sorrows wake
You are the hallelujah
as morning breaks
And I will sing
through everything

You are the hallelujah
from death to life
You are the hallelujah
transforming lives

A peace that cannot be shaken
One that will not be taken
You hold me still
Seasons that sometimes feel hopeless
When souls are weary and restless
You hold me still

Peace be with you
Peace be with you

Amen

All are welcome in this place.
In love, hope and peace

Joy💒

UC National News 3-9 Nov - Getting grounded with the Basis, Praying for COP26, a collection of songs for online worship and more

Social Justice Forum Uniting Church