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

Highlights of the 16th National Assembly, July 17-18 2021 25 Jul 2021 by Rev Andrew Smith and Judy McKinlay

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

Our Land 7 Mar 2020 by Prof John Williams