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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 by Dr. George Emeleus
Ordinary Sunday 25, Year C
Season of Creation ‘Cosmos Sunday’
South Sydney Uniting Church
September 25, 2016
Psalm 91:1-6,14-16; Luke 16:19-31
Thank-
Last week it was about storms and the story of Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee. At Northmead Uniting, where Sue and I were, we were invited to think about storms in our own experience – possibly wild weather, but more often stormy times in our relationships. The cosmos is like that too, with a wide range of meaning, taking us from the depths of the space and time to the innermost places of faith and hope. There, too, we each have our stories.
When I was a teenager, growing up in Ireland, I had lots of opportunities and encouragement to find joy in so many things. There was the life of our family, including much music-
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.
Local healthy food. Subscribe & Pick Up Right Here At The Church
Tuesdays 5:30-
This month – September 2016
Prayer Meeting: Heather and Miriam meet at 7.30am in the church most Saturday mornings for prayer. Please let them know if you’d like to join them or have a prayer offered on your behalf.
Wordplay: Thursdays, September 1 & 15, 6-
Art Class: Saturdays, September 10 & 24, 12-
Children’s Activities: Sundays, Fortnightly. During worship, activities for children. Contact Blair for more details on 0425 297 765.
Evening Prayer: Sunday, September 11, 6-
Food Donations: Sunday, September 11. Donations of non-
Birthday Celebrations: Sunday, September 11. After church during morning tea enjoy cake and celebrate with everyone having a birthday this month. Contact Naomi for details.
Informal Lunch: Sunday, September 18. Meet after church for an informal and affordable lunch. There is a “lunch box” for donations to help facilitate – your contribution is much appreciated. Contact Naomi for details.
Our minister Andrew Collis will be on leave August 26 – December 24, 2016. You are invited to a worship service and lunch to farewell Andrew on Sunday August 21. Worship service 10am followed by lunch at 12pm.
Pastoral Letter
July 18, 2016
“… there is a religion that is propaganda, a religion that is sentimental and self-
Dear friends,
On August 26 I will commence long leave (including a month of study leave), returning on December 24. I will miss you all and keep you in my prayers – and look forward to sharing a warm Christmas and January with you.
Some time back I began a conversation with Professor Richard Kearney at Boston College (one of my favourite philosophers and religious writers). He has invited me to spend my long leave as a guest of the philosophy department at the college, which includes a School of Theology and Ministry as well as music studios and practice rooms!
A Community of Faith
Our Minister of the South Sydney Uniting Church, the Rev. Andrew Collis, will be away for the next four months in Boston on long-
