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South Sydney Uniting Church is ecumenical (e.g. supporting the National and World Council of Churches) and inclusive,
affirming the gifts of people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations and identities. We seek peace with justice,
and the integrity of creation. We celebrate a service of Word and Sacrament (Eucharist) each Sunday at 10am.
"We acknowledge the traditional owners of this land: the Gadigal people of the Eora nation."
56a Raglan Street
Waterloo NSW 2017
Phone/Fax: 02 9319 1373
Rev. Andrew Collis
Mobile: 0438 719 470
Homily
Outback Sunday / Year in Review
South Sydney Uniting Church
September 17, 2017
Isaiah 42:11; Matthew 3:13 - 4:1
‘Worship, witness and service’
Today we have 100 or so photo slides as part of our Year in Review. The photos have been curated in three groups: Worship, Witness and Service – documenting our congregation’s striving to be the church God calls and empowers us to be. God be with you ...
“Worship, witness and service” is a common way to express the fullness of church as spiritual community, people of God, body of Christ.
“Worship” describes a praying, praising, singing, meditating community. Loving God with hearts, minds, physical abilities ... loving God and receiving the love of God.
Bearing “witness” is about showing love, being love – perhaps even being in love – which, of course, entails many emotions, from silly delight to groaning lament. Witness means living together honestly, graciously, creatively ...
And “service” denotes action – sharing the love of God by taking action for others, by taking risks in the name of love ... taking risks to change things for the better.
All Welcome
The church, hall and garden are accessible by way of paths and ramps. The toilets, sinks and shower, located in the hall, are wheelchair accessible. Please ask if further assistance is required.
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Tuesdays 5:30-
This month – September
Wordplay Poetry Group: Saturday, September 2, 12pm meet at the Church. Bring along a favourite piece of writing and/or something you’ve written. All welcome.
Children's Activities: Sunday, September 3 & 17, 10am. During church services, activities for children.
Gospel Conversation: Sunday, September 3, 12-
Bible Study: Thursday, September 14, 7-
Art Class: Saturday, September 9 & 23, 12-
Contemplation/Meditation: Sunday, September 10, 12-
Pastoral Care: Saturday, September 16 for Elders.
Church Council: Tuesday, September 19, 6 for 6:30pm at the Church.
Birthday Celebrations and Informal Lunch: Sunday, September 17, following the church service. After church during morning tea enjoy cake and celebrate with everyone having a birthday this month and then stay for an informal and affordable lunch. There is a "lunch box" for donations to help facilitate – your contribution is much appreciated.
Worship Planning: Sunday, September 24, 12-
Next month – October
Children's Activities: Sunday, October 1 & 15, 10am. During church services, activities for children.
Gospel Conversation: Sunday, October 1 & 29, 12-
Wordplay Poetry Group: Saturday, October 7, 12pm meet at the Church. Bring along a favourite piece of writing and/or something you’ve written. All welcome.
Contemplation/Meditation: Sunday, October 8, 12-
Bible Study: Thursday, October 12, 7-
Art Class: Saturday, October 14 & 28, 12-
Birthday Celebrations and Informal Lunch: Sunday, October 15, following the church service. After church during morning tea enjoy cake and celebrate with everyone having a birthday this month and then stay for an informal and affordable lunch. There is a "lunch box" for donations to help facilitate – your contribution is much appreciated.
Church Council: Tuesday, October 17, 6 for 6:30pm at the Church.
Pastoral Care: Saturday, October 21 for Elders.
Worship Planning: Sunday, October 22, 12-
