Blackwood

Yes – Rev Leanne is leaving

blackwood — Fri, 11 May 2012 01:47:44 +0000

Dear friends, while I was away I applied for a new ministry placement and I have been appointed to be the Full Time Chaplain at Flinders Medical Centre starting on August 1. So after almost 6 years, I am moving on. I have always thought my next placement would be in hospital chaplaincy and it is just a bonus it is so close to home.

My last service will be a combined 10am worship on July 22 with a lunch to follow. The council executive is looking for a supply minister to tide you over until the permanent minister is found.

I have loved lots of things about being your minister and part of me is feeling sad that I am leaving but another part of me knows it is the right time for you, and for me, to part ways.

Blessings, Rev Leanne.

The story that had to be told

blackwood — Fri, 11 May 2012 01:47:24 +0000

Larrpan Ga Buduyurr: The Spear and the Cloud.

The story that had to be told: the story of the Yolngu People

Continuing Learning Program
17th, 24th and 31st of May 2012

Bernard Clark and Alistair Blake share with us the story of the Yolngu people of East Arnhem Land, NT. The story is based on Bernard’s long friendship with a young Yolngu man Gatjil Djerrkura, as they worked together with the Yolngu people of East Arnhem Land in their struggle to find justice and control of their own lives. Bernard Clark wrote this story in a book called Larrpan ga Buduyurr: the Spear and the Cloud.

Cost $5
Morning tea at 10.15am.
Any enquiries to Anne Grear.

Please click this link to learn more about our Continuing Learning Program.

Messy Church: Blew Out the Candles

blackwood — Fri, 11 May 2012 01:46:17 +0000

We had another lovely time of food, fun & friends, with our chapel time focused on the Pentecost story. We sang “Happy Birthday to the Church”, blew out the candles and ate the birthday cake!

It was also delightful to welcome two new families too, making the largest gathering we have had so far. There were ten families (11 adults and 17 children) and ten people as Messy Team & Helpers.

Thanks to everyone who helped with the Messy fun with practical help, prayers or other support.

Click HERE to learn more about our “Messy Church”.

Sunday Night Women’s Group

blackwood — Fri, 11 May 2012 01:45:18 +0000

We would like to make this group available to more women who would like to join us, so we are looking at varying our meeting times, e.g. weekdays or nights, Sunday during the day. We will meet in the coffee lounge at 11am on Sunday the 20th of May 2012 for anyone interested in joining us, discuss alternative meeting times and what best suits people. In Jackie’s absence, please contact Marnie Agnew for more information.

Click this link for more information about the Women’s Social Group.

July 2012 Congregational Meeting

blackwood — Fri, 11 May 2012 01:44:28 +0000

The Congregational Meeting (originally planned for May 20th) will be held on Sunday July 1, with a combined service held at 10am and led by Rev Leanne Jenski.

Missing in Action

blackwood — Fri, 11 May 2012 01:43:15 +0000

Does anyone know where the Easter Banners went? Last seen hanging on the coat stand in the foyer. The banners are purple, 3 meters long….beautiful but missing. Please let Rev Leanne know if you know anything.

May 2012 Book Club

blackwood — Fri, 11 May 2012 01:42:30 +0000

We will be continuing our look at the Book of Books – the Radical Impact of the King James Bible, 1611 -2011 by Melvin Bragg (Part Three) on Tuesday the 15th of May 2012 at 2pm in the home of the McArthurs. We look forward to another lively discussion. Newcomers are always welcome.

Click HERE to learn more about our Book Club.

Reconciliation Week Art Exhibition

blackwood — Fri, 11 May 2012 01:41:16 +0000

Artwork depicting the theme of Recognition will be displayed May 11-June 3, 2012, at Gallery M, Marion Cultural Centre – 287 Diagonal Road, Oaklands Park. For more information contact Elizabeth Sykora 8375 6713 or Suscha Benson 8357 5900.

Quiz Night

blackwood — Fri, 11 May 2012 01:40:02 +0000

Do you fancy yourself as a trivia master or knowing of things trivial?

Upper Sturt Primary School is hosting a quiz night here at Blackwood UC on Saturday May 26, 2012.

Tickets are $10 per person at a table of 8. Contact Jo 0434 913 142 or Raelee 8339 2640.

Illumina presents It’s Showtime

blackwood — Fri, 11 May 2012 01:39:15 +0000

“It’s Showtime”

Presented by Illumina SA Inc women’s choir, items include the well-known “Big Spender”, “42nd Street”, “Let me Entertain You”, and “Music of the Night”.

Click for Flyer

2 pm on Sunday, 27th May 2012
Burnside City Uniting Church – 384 Portrush Rd, Burnside
Tickets $15 available at door or phone Ros Miller 8277 4246
Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided.

For more information check out their website at www.illumina.org.au.