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17 September 2020
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As we all enjoy the warming of the weather under the subtle spring sunshine, the fragrance of the early spring blooms floating in the air and we are reminded through the Seasons of Creation on ways to care for all creation, it is lovely to bring a burst of exciting news to our weekly newsletter.
The Annual Wyong District Garden & Horticulture Competition is in its 47th year, and is a hotly contested competition. This year had the added complication of Covid-19, but Warnervale Regional Uniting has been awarded 1st place in the Business premises, Resorts and Churches section. This is a tough section considering the financial resources of resorts and large businesses.
There are 20 sections in the competition and they cater for all types of gardens and gardeners, from professionals through to clubs, schools, businesses and community gardens.
The gardens at Warnervale are only 3 years old, and last year they were awarded 3rd place in the Best Community Garden section of the competition.
The plants are all native, perfect drought tolerant plants. There is one area of white flowering plants in remembrance of others and also in recognition of those affected by domestic violence.
At the top of the path there is a seat that was donated by the mother of an adult man with disabilities, who was a member of the congregation for several years. This area is the perfect spot for quiet contemplation.






As anyone who spends time in the garden knows, a beautiful garden usually entails a lot of hard work and dedication, and the gardens at Warnervale are no different. Lynne Matson says
" It is mainly due to the dedication of one person, John King, with some help from others. It really is a labour of love."
The community also benefits from this hard work as the gardens are completely open for anyone in the community to enjoy.

Congratulations Warnervale on a well deserved 1st place.
Mrs Mary Peter. Passed away peacefully at Bowden Brae Gardens Normanhurst Sydney Friday 11 Sep 2020.
Mrs Mary Peter - wife of Rev James Peter  gave significant service to the life of the church and community.
LIVING the CHANGE
NEIGHBOURHOOD NIGHT 23RD SEPTEMBER @ 7.30PM - 8.45PM
TALKING (A Facebook live event on Epping Uniting's Facebook page)
This Season of Creation, we invite you to be part of our climate themed Neighbourhood Night and join a range of speakers talking about different ways we can take responsibility, and live in a way that supports and sustains our common home -Planet A

Request for Methodist hymnbooks

Does your church have any Methodist Hymn books not being used by your congregation that could be redistributed to a church in Fiji. 

A church at Labasa is asking  for hymn books to replace those that are perishing from overuse.

Please contact Rev. Brian Jago – 0418785208 if your congregation is able to assist.
Brian will come and pick them up and make sure they get to Fiji.

Vinaka vakalevu!!

The Uniting Church Chaplaincy and Christian Students Uniting at Macquarie University have made a video to use with students leaving Yr12 who might be coming to Macquarie Uni in 2021, to let them know we exist and have some familiarity with us for when they arrive in Feb. 2021.
See the video on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/0gJ2XWRUnK4 It’s 4.5 mins long.
Please use it with Yr 12 students in your congregations, its youth groups or any situations where Yr12 students are present.
The future is now
Global Day of Action - September 25
The wider Uniting Church is joining youth climate leaders calling for action on climate change, and to build a better future.
The Uniting Church in Australia has a long history of caring for creation. There is hope in our stories of putting faith into action, hope in our strategies to adapt, and hope in the mobilisation of large groups of people for political change and the building of strong communities. As Covid-19 has been disrupting the world, we have been able to enjoy a once in a generation opportunity to reimagine and create a safe and better future.

The School Strike for Climate and SEED Indigenous Youth Climate Network now ask their supporters of all ages to take part in a national day of action on September 25, calling on the government to “fund our future not gas”. 
What can we do to support young climate leaders and build a better future?

Participate in the Common Grace online prayer vigil in support of the day of action via Zoom, on Thursday September 24, at 7 pm. More info at: www.commongrace.org.au

For further information on what actions you can take, please click here.
 Please join Sunny’s Ordination service via Zoom (not in person please). Sunny will be starting a Placement at Warnervale on 1st October and her Induction there will follow later.


https://uca-nswact.zoom.us/j/98055839520?pwd=aVBOcW9UWGJRQ003NWJIQm9yVVJ2QT09
Meeting ID: 980 5583 9520                                             Passcode: 504777
Rev James Aaron is concluding his Placement at North Ryde Community Church and a Service of Conclusion will be held on Sunday 20th September.  
The Presbytery thanks James for his Ministry! 
We will miss you James and wish you all the best in your new Placement.
 
Online details of the service can be found here

https://nrcc.unitingchurch.org.au/online-details/

Please expect to see changes for any congregation that resumed face to face worship due to the new restrictions and Synod guidelines.
Check with your Church Council if you are unsure.

Please feel free to join in on any of these services

Beecroft-Pennant Hills Uniting Church
THURSDAY (FORTNIGHTLY FROM 16th September): 7:30 p.m.
Lay Preachers' Course.
Zoom number: 988289863544


We invite you to come along with us, as we acknowledge our faith and join in a socially-distant series of events through the week, via the wonders of Zoom. We welcome you to join us as we maintain our witness to our gracious God.
Note that the dial-up FOR ALL EVENTS starts with this: https://uca-nswact.zoom.us/j/
Then, just add the numbers which follow your chosen event below:
SUNDAY MORNING 9:30 a.m. SERVICE:     98841125317
SUNDAY EVENING 6:00 p.m. SERVICE:     98508192339
MONDAY EXPLORING FAITH 10:30 a.m.:    441675524
TUESDAY Acts of Apostles BIBLE STUDY 7:30 p.m.:   644528202
WEDNESDAY MIDWEEK "Top-Up" SERVICE 1:00p.m.:   92361090134
THURSDAY "Coffee and Chat":    95652231113
FRIDAY Acts of Apostles BIBLE STUDY  10:30 a.m.:  94636166810
Any further details: <office@bphuniting.org OR 9875 3436

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 Uniting Church is again holding its Sunday church services interactively online and will continue to do so while we are in lockdown with the Corona Virus.
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
Our online video of the weekly service will continue, at
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 during the school term–based on the lectionary readings and With Love to the World.  Past Bible studies can be accessed on our website.


Marsden Road Uniting Church
Changes to services from the end of August and in operation from September 2020 onwards:
 Live Stream through Zoom on the Internet on Sunday at 9.30 am except the third and fifth Sundays.
On the third and fifth Sundays please access worship through any of the other congregations listed by Synod and/or SCCP Presbytery .
Details of Worship for first three Sundays each month:
On Marsden Road Uniting Website:
http://www.marsdenroadunitingchurch.org.au/
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)
 

Neutral Bay Uniting Church

Join us for worship online this Sunday from 9:20am
Zoom Link
Zoom Meeting ID: 910 3436 5914


Normanhurst Uniting Church

We send an email with a YouTube link of our pre-recorded service each week.
Please contact Rev Dr David Reichardt dcreichardt@gmail.com to receive the link details.


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 
If you would like to join any of these activities please email comms.nbuc@gmail.com and we will send you a 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
Check with your Church Council for the latest updates
. ONLINE https://pittwater.online.church Sundays, 9.30am & 6pm. Or visit our website http://pittwater.church/sunday-service/ to catch up on all our recent services.


Roseville Uniting Church
Check with your Church Council for the latest updates.
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
Livestream: Sundays at 8 am & 9:45 am
http://www.youtube.com/c/terrigalunitingchurch


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 
Turramurra runs 3 online Worship Services each week:
9 am & 6:30 pm Livestream – www.facebook.com/turramurrauniting/live
10:45 am Traditional Worship (pre recorded) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0_Bp_PLLU1ETQWPVxRpIQrTR0cIxGAdp
Clear instructions on how to access all online worship can be found at www.turramurrauniting.org.au/online 



Willoughby & Northbridge Uniting Church
Check with your Church Council for latest update.
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
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/

 
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