Wider News

A variety of news from our Mid North Coast Presbytery and the Synod of the Uniting Church in NSW & ACT, plus occasional special wider community news from our church and/or community - for your interest:

 November: Living as active witnesses to Jesus 1 Nov 2024 by Rev. Sunny Chen
Transforming Communities 4 Sep 2024 by Rev. Faaimata Havea Hiliau, Moderator
How Christians can respond in a scary world 3 Jul 2024 by Adrian Drayton
Wayside reveals 50 percent increase in visitors as it marks a 60-year milestone and kicks off winter campaign 2 Jul 2024 by Synod Communications
Authentic connections will ensure a vibrant future 1 Jul 2024 by Moderator, Rev. Faaimata Havea Hiliau
It starts with the person in front of you 28 Jun 2024 by General Secretary, Rev. Jane Fry
Replace punishment with prevention, says Raise the Age network 27 Jun 2024 by Jonathan Foye
47th Anniversary of UCA at Port Macquarie 18 Jun 2024 by Rev Eric Drury
June: After Pentecost 1 Jun 2024 by Rev. Dr John Squires
MNC Presbytery News May 2024 14 May 2024 by Chris Dunkerley
Encountering the risen Christ 25 Mar 2024 by The Moderator, Rev. Faimata Havea Hiliau
Sawtell Carols by Candlelight 2023 proceeds presentation 19 Jan 2024 by Chris Dunkerley
UME – Mission Team Alignment to Future Directions 18 Dec 2023 by Rev. Glen Spencer, Director of Mission
Synod Aligns its Focus to Mission Support 18 Dec 2023 by Rev. Jane Fry, General Secretary
Coming Home 8 Dec 2023 by Rev. Faaimata Havea Hiliau, Moderator
Faithfulness in our time 5 Dec 2023 by Rev. Jane Fry, General Secretary
Synod 2023 Transforming Spirit Recap 10 Oct 2023 by Aditee Vora, Synod Communications
All livestream sessions now available from Synod 2023 8 Oct 2023 by Synod Communications
Leading not-for-profits and church leaders support 'Yes' campaign 1 Oct 2023 by Insights Magazine
A particular, peculiar hope in Christ 1 Sep 2023 by Rev. Jane Fry, General Secretary
The Synod Growth Investment Fund: A Catalyst for Change 3 Jul 2023 by Rev. Dr Cameron Eccleston, Mission Facilitation Consultant
Rev Bill Loader Presents 2023 27 May 2023 by Chris Dunkerley
Sawtell Carols by Candlelight 2022 proceeds presentation 19 Mar 2023 by Chris Dunkerley
Please continue to pray for Türkiye and Syria 3 Mar 2023 by Rev. Simon Hansford, Moderator
Chair's Newsletter February 2023 18 Feb 2023 by Stephen Nicholson
August 2022 Newsletter 17 Aug 2022 by Stephen Nicholson
Disaster Recovery Chaplaincy: a retrospective 12 Aug 2022 by Rev Claire Wright
Helping former prisoners move outside the barbed wire 17 Jun 2022 by Dr Jonathan Foye is Insights Editor
Acting Chair's Newsletter May 22 21 May 2022 by Stephen Nicholson
Forest Advocate proposal 5 May 2022 by Jeff Kite
Calling political leaders to act on Climate Change 6 Apr 2022 by Insights Magazine
Multi faith centre dedicated at CSU Port Macquarie 30 Mar 2022 by Jonathan Foye
Australians value spirituality during crisis 23 Mar 2022 by Insights Magazine
A new season for Common Grace and Brooke Prentis 17 Feb 2022 by Dr Jonathan Foye
Illawarra Presbytery Commissioning 16 Feb 2022 by via Insights website
SS4C Friday 15th October 7 Oct 2021 by Glynn Larkin
Newsletter 14 September 15 Sep 2021 by Penny Archer
Synod meeting discusses voluntary assisted dying 7 Jun 2021 by Jonathan Foye
Church praises advocacy work and votes to fix 'broken' extended care system 7 Jun 2021 by Martin Thomas
Synod votes to plant a new school and congregation 7 Jun 2021 by Jonathan Foye
Going where the wild God is 7 Apr 2021 by Martin Thomas and Jonathan Foye
Synod 2021 begins this week 5 Apr 2021 by Jonathan Foye
Newsletter 6 February 6 Feb 2021 by Stephen Nicholson
Peace and Justice 13 January 13 Jan 2021 by Rev Lofa Anga’aelangi
Newsletter 6 January 6 Jan 2021 by Penny Archer
Peace & Justice 15 December 15 Dec 2020 by Rev Lofa Anga’aelangi
Postponement of Sawtell Carols by Candlelight 13 Dec 2020 by Chris Dunkerley
Newsletter 6 December 6 Dec 2020 by Penny Archer
Presbytery Inductions with Moderator 18 Nov 2020 by Stephen Nicholson
Inductions at Presbytery Meeting 14 November 12 Nov 2020 by Stephen Nicholson
Newsletter 6 November 6 Nov 2020 by Rev John Thornton
Newsletter 23 October 23 Oct 2020 by Rev John Thornton
Newsletter 9 October 9 Oct 2020 by Rev John Thornton
Newsletter 2 October 2 Oct 2020 by Rev John Thornton
Peace & Justice 30 September 30 Sep 2020 by Rev Lofa Anga’aelangi
Newsletter 25 September 25 Sep 2020 by Rev John Thornton
Newsletter 11 September 11 Sep 2020 by Rev John Thornton
Newsletter 4 September 4 Sep 2020 by Rev John Thornton
Peace & Justice 31 August 31 Aug 2020 by Jeff Kite
Newsletter 28 August 28 Aug 2020 by Rev John Thornton
Newsletter 14 August 14 Aug 2020 by Rev John Thornton
Newsletter 7 August 7 Aug 2020 by Rev John Thornton
Newsletter 31 July 31 Jul 2020 by Rev John Thornton
Peace & Justice 29 July 29 Jul 2020 by Jeff Kite
Newsletter 24 July 24 Jul 2020 by Rev John Thornton
Newsletter 17 July 17 Jul 2020 by Rev John Thornton
Newsletter 10 July 10 Jul 2020 by Rev John Thornton
Newsletter 3 July 3 Jul 2020 by Rev John Thornton
Newsletter 26 June 26 Jun 2020 by Rev John Thornton
All of us, together 24 Jun 2020 by Rev. Simon Hansford, Moderator
Planning our 50th Birthday Party 23 Jun 2020 by Glen Powell
Courage to look forward 22 Jun 2020 by Rev. Jane Fry
Peace and Justice June 2020 22 Jun 2020 by Jeff Kite
What is that shapes genuine Christian community 19 Jun 2020 by Mark Faulkner
Connecting kids and nature 19 Jun 2020 by Angela Cadena
The wilderness is part of the journey 19 Jun 2020 by Rev. Dr Ockert Meyer
Newsletter 19 June 19 Jun 2020 by Rev John Thornton
Newsletter 12 June 12 Jun 2020 by Rev John Thornton
Newsletter 5 June 5 Jun 2020 by Rev John Thornton
Newsletter 29 May 28 May 2020 by Rev John Thornton & Stephen Nicholson
Newsletter 22 May 22 May 2020 by Rev John Thornton
Lithgow finds hope during challenging times 13 May 2020 by Jonathan Foye
Values and principles in the midst of a pandemic 12 May 2020 by Rev. Dr John Squires
Newsletter 8 May 8 May 2020 by Rev John Thornton
Peace & Justice May 2020 7 May 2020 by Jeff Kite
Church with no walls - Chaplaincy during the pandemic 4 May 2020 by Rev. Jean Shannon
Newsletter 1 May 1 May 2020 by Rev John Thornton
Newsletter 24 April 24 Apr 2020 by Rev John Thornton
Peace and Justice, April 2020 17 Apr 2020 by Jeff Kite
COVID-19 Information and resources for Presbyteries and Congregations 17 Apr 2020 by Adrian Drayton
Post Easter newsletter 15 Apr 2020 by Rev John Thornton
A Good Friday Reflection 8 Apr 2020 by Veronica & Rev John Thornton
Palm Sunday Actions for Refugees 3 Apr 2020 by Stephen Nicholson
Newsletter 3 April 3 Apr 2020 by Rev John Thornton
Easter: Hope in the midst of crisis 2 Apr 2020 by Rev. Simon Hansford, Moderator of the Synod of NSW and ACT
Newsletter 27 March 27 Mar 2020 by Rev John Thornton
COVID-19 Information Update on Uniting Resdential Aged Care Facilities 26 Mar 2020 by Rev. Jane Fry, General Secretary , Rev. Simon Hansford, Moderator
Pastoral Letter to Canberra Region Presbytery on COVID-19 pandemic 22 Mar 2020 by Rev. John Squires
Sawtell church services suspension due to COVID-19 22 Mar 2020 by Chris Dunkerley
COVID-19 Assembly and Synod information 20 Mar 2020 by Stephen Nicholson
COVID-19 and I Don't Know 20 Mar 2020 by Rev John Thornton
Saltbush enhance community during COVID-19 19 Mar 2020 by Adrian Drayton
Gathering advice during COVID-19 18 Mar 2020 by Rev. Simon Hansford and Rev. Jane Fry
A Pastoral Message from the Moderator about COVID-19 18 Mar 2020 by Rev. Simon Hansford
COVID-19 Virus update 18 Mar 2020 by Rev John Thornton
COVID-19 Virus 11 Mar 2020 by Rev John Thornton
All in this together 7 Mar 2020 by Rev. Jane Fry, General Secretary
The fear of being forgotten 6 Mar 2020 by Rev. Simon Hansford, Moderator
Rev Lofa Anga’aelangi induction response 29 Feb 2020 by Rev Lofa Anga’aelangi
Lofa inducted as Tertiary Chaplain at Port Macquarie 29 Feb 2020 by Stephen Nicholson
February 2020 Presbytery meeting 15 Feb 2020 by Stephen Nicholson
Social Justice News, February 2020 11 Feb 2020 by Jeff Kite
Sawtell Carols by Candlelight 2019 proceeds presentation 9 Feb 2020 by Chris Dunkerley
Focus on growth 31 Jan 2020 by Jonathan Foye
2020 New Year Thoughts 1 Jan 2020 by Rev John Thornton
Bellingen welcomes Rev Hye Ja Kim 15 Dec 2019 by Stephen Nicholson
Water in a dry place 29 Nov 2019 by Rev. Simon Hansford
We're supposed to be here... 30 Aug 2019 by The Moderator, Rev. Simon Hansford
Moderator’s term extended 28 Aug 2019 by Jonathan Foye
2019 Presbytery Retreat 13 Aug 2019 by Stephen Nicholson
Synod 2019 18 Jul 2019 by Stephen Nicholson
How did you get here? 23 Jun 2019 by The Moderator, Rev. Simon Hansford
God’s love is stronger than death 23 Apr 2019 by The Moderator, Rev. Simon Hansford
Sawtell Carols by Candlelight 2018 proceeds presented 14 Apr 2019 by Chris Dunkerley
March Meanderings 19 Mar 2019 by Rev John Thornton
Rev David Kim inducted for Lower Macleay congregations 15 Feb 2019 by Stephen Nicholson
2 G's for 2019 21 Jan 2019 by Rev John Thornton
Merry Christmas 24 Dec 2018 by Rev John Thornton
Made by God out of hope and imagination 14 Nov 2018 by Rev. Jane Fry
News 3 14 Nov 2018 by Cherie Strudwick
News 2 14 Nov 2018 by Cherie Strudwick
News Post 1 14 Nov 2018 by Cherie Strudwick
We need to talk 11 Nov 2018 by Moderator
Hearing God’s call 8 Nov 2018 by Moderator
Faith requires courage and imagination 1 Nov 2018 by Rev. Jane Fry
Post Assembly reflections, October 2018 4 Oct 2018 by Rev John Thornton
Chair's Newsletter October 2018 3 Oct 2018 by Rev John Thornton
15th Assembly Report 18 Aug 2018 by Pastor Geoff Battle
Chair's Newsletter July 2018 2 Jul 2018 by Rev John Thornton