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:

 Chair's newsletter, December 2024 11 Dec 2024 by Stephen Nicholson
Chair's Newsletter, November 2024 10 Dec 2024 by Stephen Nicholson
Stewardship Of Faith 1 Dec 2024 by Rev. Jane Fry, General Secretary
December 2024 – Keeping Christmas Real! 1 Dec 2024 by Rev. Dr Robert McFarlane
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
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
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
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
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
Peace & Justice 30 September 30 Sep 2020 by Rev Lofa Anga’aelangi
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
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
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
Church with no walls - Chaplaincy during the pandemic 4 May 2020 by Rev. Jean Shannon
COVID-19 Information and resources for Presbyteries and Congregations 17 Apr 2020 by Adrian Drayton
Easter: Hope in the midst of crisis 2 Apr 2020 by Rev. Simon Hansford, Moderator of the Synod of NSW and ACT
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
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
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
Sawtell Carols by Candlelight 2019 proceeds presentation 9 Feb 2020 by Chris Dunkerley
Focus on growth 31 Jan 2020 by Jonathan Foye
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
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
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
15th Assembly Report 18 Aug 2018 by Pastor Geoff Battle