Letters, Thoughts, News

 As we enter Advent 27 Nov 2022 by Rev Dr John Squires
Connecting with Wider Community 20 Nov 2022 by Rev Duncan McDiarmid and Rev Andrew Smith
Fala, lalanga, and talanoa 23 Oct 2022 by Rev Dr John Squires
LISTENING TO THE VOICE OF CREATION 16 Oct 2022 by Rev Karyl Davison
World Mental Health Day, 10 October 10 Oct 2022 by Rev Dr John Squires
Take care with language 2 Oct 2022 by Rev Dr John Squires
Adventures in Moruya 18 Sep 2022 by Rev Duncan McDiarmid and Rev Andrew Smith
Engaging the “Spiritual” and “Religious” not involved in church 18 Sep 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
TOWARDS A CHRIST CENTRED, AUSTRALIAN CHURCH 11 Sep 2022 by Rev Dr Ross Kingham
Tennis court to Life-giving Community Shelter 11 Sep 2022 by Tracey Austwick and Rev Andrew Smith
Changes in Community that Shape the Future Church 11 Sep 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
“Out of the Box” Missional Conference Highlights 4 4 Sep 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
Jumble Sale at Queanbeyan Uniting Church 28 Aug 2022 by QUC
“Out of the Box” Missional Conference Highlights 3 28 Aug 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
“Out of the Box” Missional Conference More Highlights 21 Aug 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
“Out of the Box” Missional Conference Highlights 14 Aug 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
Feedback 2 on May 21st Mission Planning 7 Aug 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
Canberra Region Presbytery Wellbeing Minister 7 Aug 2022 by Rev Dr Ross Kingham
The Season of Creation in With Love to the World 24 Jul 2022 by Rev Dr John Squires
Feedback 1 on May 21st Mission Planning 17 Jul 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
What is the Christian goal? 10 Jul 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
Your kingdom come … on earth as in heaven 3 Jul 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
What Australians really think about Jesus and the Church today 26 Jun 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
45 Years of the Uniting Church in Australia 19 Jun 2022 by Rev Dr John Squires
Reconvened 16th Assembly of the UCA - Day 4 19 Jun 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
Tathra Uniting Church visits Eden 12 Jun 2022 by Tracey Austwick
Reconvened 16th Assembly of the UCA - Day 3 12 Jun 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
Reconvened 16th Assembly of the UCA - Day 2 5 Jun 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
Reconvened 16th Assembly of the UCA - Day 1 29 May 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
Engaging with the Presbytery Mission Planning 4 8 May 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
How sowing buttons turned into $100,000 1 May 2022 by Rev Terence Corkin
Engaging with the Presbytery Mission Planning 3 1 May 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
Country, Coast, and Capital: Our Presbytery 24 Apr 2022 by Rev Dr John Squires
Engaging with the Presbytery Mission Planning 2 24 Apr 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
Engaging with the Presbytery Mission Planning 17 Apr 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
Seeking peace amidst the turmoil 17 Apr 2022 by Rev Dr John Squires
A community of prayer; a community of care; a community to share. 10 Apr 2022 by Rev Dr John Squires
Fashionably late arrivals to God's Mission 10 Apr 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
Reflections for Lent (6) 10 Apr 2022 by Rev Dr John Squires
Candles at Greendale Cemetery 3 Apr 2022 by Amy Junor
Growth for Growth's Sake - No Way! 3 Apr 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
Reflections for Lent (4) 27 Mar 2022 by Rev Dr John Squires
MISSING: the welcoming church 27 Mar 2022 by Rev Karyl Davison
The 36 Hour Rule 27 Mar 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
God at Work 27 Mar 2022 by Rev Dr John Squires
Reflections for Lent (3) 20 Mar 2022 by Rev Dr John Squires
Expecting the Unexpected 20 Mar 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
Reflections for Lent (2) 13 Mar 2022 by Rev Dr John Squires
God's Presence at Greenhills Centre 13 Mar 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
Reflections for Lent (1) 6 Mar 2022 by Rev Dr John Squires
Radio Church - Braidwood UC 6 Mar 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
Spiritual Play – Presbytery mission planning 20 Feb 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
Whisper on My Palm - Rev Dr Sarah Agnew 13 Feb 2022 by Rev Dr John Squires
The ethics of military activity in space 13 Feb 2022 by Rev Dr John Squires
SharingJesus.life 13 Feb 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
Housing, housing, housing … housing 6 Feb 2022 by Rev Andrew Smith
Fresh Expressions at Ginninderry 6 Feb 2022 by Rev Karyl Davison & Rev Aimee Kent
The Aboriginal Tent Embassy 6 Feb 2022 by Rev Dr John Squires
Presbytery News - 6 February 2022 6 Feb 2022 by Rev Dr John Squires
Carols at Tathra Beach. 26 Dec 2021 by Tracey Austwick and Rev Andrew Smith
Presbytery mission planning 26 Dec 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
Baptism in the Tathra Congregation 26 Dec 2021 by From Rev Andrew Smith, Tracey Austwick and Pete Howe
Sustainability Tip of the Week 2 26 Dec 2021 by Rev Elizabeth Raine
Let’s give everyone a Christmas 26 Dec 2021 by Rev Karyl Davison and Chris Ellis
Sustainability Tip of the Week 19 Dec 2021 by Rev Elizabeth Raine
A time when you clearly saw God at work 19 Dec 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
How do we sum up 2021?? 19 Dec 2021 by Ross, Judy, Andrew, and Johnc
West Papua, 60 years on 5 Dec 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Eden Canoes 5 Dec 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
Canberra Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil 2021 5 Dec 2021 by Berry Dower
The ministry of the Chaplain 5 Dec 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Baptism: An Adult Rite Too 28 Nov 2021 by Tracey Austwick and Peter Howe
Gatherings for Refreshment and Retired Ministers 28 Nov 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Blessing St Aidan’s to Rise Sanctuary 28 Nov 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
Renaming Ben Boyd National Park 21 Nov 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Why am I Still a Christian? 21 Nov 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
Carols at Tathra Beach 21 Nov 2021 by Tracey Austwick
Getting started in fresh expressions 14 Nov 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
What realisations have we had? 14 Nov 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Starting Something New in Fresh Expressions of Church 7 Nov 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
“Not another ZOOM meeting!” 7 Nov 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith and Rev Dr John Squires
Reflections on the Basis of Union 7 Nov 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
Bearing the mark of the divine 31 Oct 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Returning to in-person worship 31 Oct 2021 by Ross Kingham, Judy McKinlay, John Squires, Andrew Smith
Christmas – keep it simple and include your local community 24 Oct 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
SIEV-X : 20 years on 24 Oct 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
To Sing, or Not To Sing: that is the question. 24 Oct 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Questions from Jesus 17 Oct 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Christians United for Afghanistan 17 Oct 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Cross shaped evangelism – Kingdom focussed and holding power lightly 17 Oct 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
Following and Fishing 10 Oct 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
The Murugappan family of Biloela 10 Oct 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Strengthen the Life and Witness of Congregations 3 Oct 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
Caring for the carers during COVID 3 Oct 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
It is not God’s church that has a mission, rather it is God’s mission that has a church 26 Sep 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
Vaccination and Worship 26 Sep 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Blessed are the peacemakers 26 Sep 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
It’s all in the numbers 19 Sep 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
From Kippax Konnex to Kippax Konnet 19 Sep 2021 by Rev Karyl Davison
Good Questions – Important for Mission 19 Sep 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
How do we improve welcoming and connecting visitors into our church community? 12 Sep 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
The Revised Common Lectionary 12 Sep 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
IN A TIME OF DARKNESS – COVID-19 12 Sep 2021 by Rev Dr Ross Kingham and Judy McKinlay
Pioneering something new – “love-relate-create” 5 Sep 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
Wisdom from ages past for the present times 5 Sep 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
The Palapa, the Tampa, and “children overboard” 20 years on 29 Aug 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Is this you? Pioneering something new 29 Aug 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
Advocacy and the Whole Armour of God 29 Aug 2021 by Presbytery Meeting August 2021 (collated by Rev Dr John Squires)
Reflections on Synod #1 22 Aug 2021 by Saane To'uli, James Ellis and Judy McKinlay
Proclaiming a Present Hope 22 Aug 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
Advocating for Justice 22 Aug 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
A Pastoral Letter from Presbytery Leadership - 18/08/21 18 Aug 2021 by Judy McKinlay, Robbie Tulip, Jared Mitchell, Rev Elizabeth Raine, Rev Andrew Smith, Rev Dr Ross Kingham, Rev Dr John Squires
Rainbow Christian Alliance 6th Birthday 15 Aug 2021 by Delia Quigley
International Day of Indigenous Peoples 15 Aug 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Humility in Evangelism 15 Aug 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
Out of the Box Missional Conference 1 Aug 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
Five Marks of the Now Church 1 Aug 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
The gifts of our women leaders 25 Jul 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Highlights of the 16th National Assembly, July 17-18 2021 25 Jul 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith and Judy McKinlay
Dwelling in Love: the 16th Assembly 18 Jul 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Evangelism that is Soaked in Trust 18 Jul 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
Looking into the mirror 11 Jul 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Respectful Evangelism 11 Jul 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
Heal Country: NAIDOC Week 2021 11 Jul 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Commissioning of GRACE Pastor 4 Jul 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
The Launch of UCAN 4 Jul 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Listening for Mission - Part 3 27 Jun 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
Canberra’s new Pink Sleepbus 27 Jun 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
GRACE and Goulburn, graveyards and schoolgirls 26 Jun 2021 by Amy Junor
The Murugappans of Biloela 20 Jun 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Listening for Mission - Part 2 20 Jun 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
What do YOU think? Synod and VAD 20 Jun 2021 by Rev Dr Ross Kingham and Judy McKinlay
Canberra Sustainable Map 17 Jun 2021 by Canberra City Uniting Church
New banners at Canberra City Uniting Church 13 Jun 2021 by Jennifer Rowland
Synod 2021, Social Justice, and Advocacy 13 Jun 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Listening for Mission 13 Jun 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
With gratitude to Noel Williams 6 Jun 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Mission Planning with Wesley Forrest 6 Jun 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
National Reconciliation Week: what’s in a name? 6 Jun 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Resources 6 Jun 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Pentecost across the Presbytery 30 May 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Biblical stories for our mission identity 30 May 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
The Life of the Presbytery: Part 4 23 May 2021 by Janise Wood
Presbytery Meeting 15 May 2021 23 May 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
New Parkesbourne and Merrilla Congregation 23 May 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
The Life of the Presbytery: Part 3 16 May 2021 by Presbytery Mission Strategy Committee
Getting resourced for Leading Worship 16 May 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
Reconsidering Judas 16 May 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
The Life of the Presbytery: Part 2 9 May 2021 by Presbytery Pastoral Relations Committee
Going Deeper in Relationships with local community 9 May 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
Rise Ministries 9 May 2021 by Rev Dr Sarah Agnew
The backstory of the Ethiopian Eunuch 2 May 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
The Life of the Presbytery - Standing Committee 2 May 2021 by Presbytery Standing Committee
Easter Egg Hunt at Ginninderry 2 May 2021 by Rev Karyl Davison
Earth Day 2021 25 Apr 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
The Chosen – Season 2 25 Apr 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
Tools to help with mission planning 18 Apr 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
Synod 2021 “Where the wild God is” 18 Apr 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Staying in Touch with the wider UCA 11 Apr 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
From BC to AD 11 Apr 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Reading our Easter Texts 4 Apr 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Prayers after the flooding 4 Apr 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Monty's Place Narooma Generator Installation 4 Apr 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
Final Stories from Gospel Yarning 28 Mar 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
Belonging to a Community 28 Mar 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Report to 20 March 2021 Presbytery Meeting 28 Mar 2021 by Rev Dr Ross Kingham and Judy McKinlay
The Blessing of the Zip Tie 21 Mar 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires & Amy Junor
More stories from Gospel Yarning 21 Mar 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
Enough is Enough 21 Mar 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Valuing our diverse gifts for ministry 14 Mar 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Stories from Gospel Yarning 14 Mar 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
Ongoing care for fire-affected communities 7 Mar 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
A Pastoral Letter 7 Mar 2021 by Rev Elizabeth Raine
Meeting as Councils of the Church in 2021 28 Feb 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Disturbance, disruption, and destabilisation 28 Feb 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Organized Love 28 Feb 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
25 years of ministry and mission in Gungahlin 21 Feb 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Formation of Woden Valley Uniting Church 21 Feb 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
The Feast of the Transfiguration 14 Feb 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Rewilding the Church. 14 Feb 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith
Participating in a Yuin Retreat 14 Feb 2021 by Rev Duncan McDiarmid
Celebrations 14 Feb 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
Gratitude 7 Feb 2021 by Rev Dr John Squires
A Warm Welcome to Robbie Tulip - Presbytery Secretary 17 Jan 2021 by Rev Dr Ross Kingham & Judy McKinlay - Presbytery Co-chairs
Contributing to the public discourse on issues of importance 20 Dec 2020 by Rev Elizabeth Raine & Rev Dr John Squires
On the Journey, know Christ is here. 20 Dec 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
Hope, Peace, Joy, Love - Christmas 2020 20 Dec 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires, Rev Andrew Smith, Rev Dr Ross Kingham, Judy McKinlay
Godsend - Learning for Mission v 13 Dec 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
Christmas Reimagined at TUC 13 Dec 2020 by Rev Elizabeth Raine
Why “the Christmas story” is not history 13 Dec 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
Ordination and Induction - Rev Geoff Wellington 6 Dec 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
Godsend - Learning for Mission iv 6 Dec 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
Is there any reason to hope this Christmas? 6 Dec 2020 by Rev Dr Ross Kingham & Judy McKinlay - Presbytery Co-chairs
Godsend - Learning for Mission iii 29 Nov 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
Happy New Year! 29 Nov 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
Godsend - Learning for Mission ii 18 Nov 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
Report: Presbytery Annual General Meeting 18 Nov 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
NAIDOC Week 2020 15 Nov 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
Godsend - Learning for Mission 15 Nov 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
Worship in the Holiday Season 15 Nov 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
Induction of Rev Duncan McDiarmid 8 Nov 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
#EndGamblingAds 1 Nov 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
Connecting Faith to Life 1 Nov 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
Callsign Shepherd: Vale Rev Kerry Bartlett 25 Oct 2020 by Delia Quigley
Worship and discipling in the "cracks and crevices" of life 25 Oct 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
Tune In: Mental Health Awareness Month 18 Oct 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
Vale Rev Kerry Bartlett 18 Oct 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
Building Capacity - Fire Affected Communities 18 Oct 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
Let your gentleness be known to everyone 11 Oct 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
Putting Congregations into their Local Communities 11 Oct 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
Reimagining Church - Floriade Reimagined 4 Oct 2020 by Rev Elizabeth Raine
Embodied Performance - Rev Dr Sarah Agnew 4 Oct 2020 by Janise Wood
Pastoral Letter to Canberra Region Presbytery—September 2020 27 Sep 2020 by Judy McKinlay, Ross Kingham, Jared Mitchell, Andrew Smith, John Squires
Being Church in a Foreign Land 27 Sep 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
Spirituality for Mission 20 Sep 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
Build Our Future - SS4C 2020 20 Sep 2020 by Janise Wood
Interview with Eurobodalla – “Looking Out” 13 Sep 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
Legislation on Sexuality & Gender Identity 6 Sep 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
Small steps in a journey of faith 6 Sep 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
As a Presbytery - Addressing the Challenges of our time 30 Aug 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
Worship in a Fresh Expression - Part 2 30 Aug 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
Advice from NSW Chief Health Officer 23 Aug 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
Worship in a Fresh Expression - Part 1 23 Aug 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
Letter from our New Presbytery Co-Chair 23 Aug 2020 by Rev Ross Kingham
Report: August Meeting of Presbytery 23 Aug 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
Inclusive or Exclusive Church? 16 Aug 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
Wearing Masks, Good Hygiene, Physical Distancing 16 Aug 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
COVID-19 and Church Life 9 Aug 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
What it Could be Like - Pastoral Care in COVID 9 Aug 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
COVID-19 Safety Plans 2 Aug 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
What it Could be Like - A Fresh Expression in COVID Times 2 Aug 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
Holy Communion and COVID19 23 Jul 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
The Godsend App – helps us with Fresh Expressions 12 Jul 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
Black Lives Matter. Now - and Then. 5 Jul 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
Messy Disciple Making 5 Jul 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
Roadmap to Regathering 21 Jun 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
Surprise the World with Fresh Expressions of Church 21 Jun 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
For the Anniversary of the Uniting Church 21 Jun 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
Holy Disruptions 21 Jun 2020 by Rev Dr Paul Chalson
Racism and Reconciliation 14 Jun 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
“What if” – Part 2 14 Jun 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
A COVID-19 Safe Pathway 10 Jun 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
Onward from Pentecost: the spirit is for anyone—for everyone. 7 Jun 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
What if? 7 Jun 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
Reimagining the church 31 May 2020 by Rev Elizabeth Raine
Easter is Ending 31 May 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
Being a Church with no Walls 31 May 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
How do we behave as the restrictions are gradually eased? 24 May 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
Bible Teaching in New Faith Groups 24 May 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
When will we be able to meet together again in church? 17 May 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
New habits - what we take forward, and what we leave behind 17 May 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
Holy Rupture 10 May 2020 by Rev Neil Millar
A time of transition ... with changes aplenty 10 May 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
Surprising and Questionable Lives 10 May 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
Learning Christ 4 May 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
The times, they are a-changin' 4 May 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
Not this year. So what about next year? 3 May 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
Alerting Others to the Reign of God. 3 May 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
Just over a month - lots of learnings! 22 Apr 2020 by Rev Dr John Squires
Listening for the Spirit's Voice 19 Apr 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
19/04/20 Weekly Newsletter 19 Apr 2020 by Janise Wood
I will eat 'with' three people this week 12 Apr 2020 by Rev Andrew Smith
Creating a sacred space in your home. 12 Apr 2020 by Rev Elizabeth Raine
12/04/20 Weekly Newsletter 4 Apr 2020 by Janise Wood
Pray the Story - Rev Dr Sarah Agnew 1 Apr 2020 by Janise Wood
Children & Families Resources 1 Apr 2020 by Janise Wood
Podcasts 1 Apr 2020 by Janise Wood
Pastoral Letter 31 Mar 2020 by Judy McKinlay and John Williams, Presbytery Co-Chairpersons Andrew Smith and John Squires, Presbytery Ministers
Podcasts, Movies and Media 27 Mar 2020 by Janise Wood
Connection and Community in COVID-19 27 Mar 2020 by Janise Wood
Sermons, Stories and Studies 26 Mar 2020 by Janise Wood
Pastoral Letters 26 Mar 2020 by Janise Wood
Our Land 7 Mar 2020 by Prof John Williams