Ascot Community Uniting Church

04/04/2026

02/04/2026

🍷 𝗠𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆

Today, we remember the Last Supper. Knowing he will soon be captured and crucified, Jesus shares a final meal with his friends and washes their feet.

With this example, Jesus urges us to show similar humility in service to others. He challenges our understanding of hierarchical leadership and introduces a radical new model characterised by love.

“So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.” (John 13:14)

03/03/2026

Congratulations and welcome to Rev Darren Lovell & Pastor Sonia Armani at the Presbytery Pool Induction of Darren Lovell & Sonia Armani for the Presbytery of Southern SA yesterday ✝️ Pictured are Presbytery Chair Bronte Wilson, Darren Lovell, Sonia Armani & Rev Craig Schultz-Vlaholias guest preacher ✝️🌿 Huge thanks to Noarlunga Uniting Church for hosting 🙏 & to all the many who attended 🙏

24/02/2026

19/02/2026

“Return to me with all your heart.” (Joel 2:12)

As the Lenten season begins, President Rev Charissa Suli invites us to become a praying, mercy-filled people – anchored in Christ amid uncertainty and division.

This season asks more than surface sacrifice; it is a call for deeper engagement with Christ.

Read her invitation to the Church via the link in the Comments below.

01/01/2026

As we begin this new year, I hold the Uniting Church in prayer.

Grace and peace to you all.

24/12/2025

14/12/2025

𝗔 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮, 𝗥𝗲𝘃 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗹𝗶

This morning, we wake with heavy hearts following the tragic events at Bondi.

As the Uniting Church in Australia, we hold in prayer all who have been affected — those who have lost loved ones, those who are injured and recovering, the first responders and health workers, and the wider community carrying shock and grief.

We stand in solidarity with the Jewish community and with all who were gathered in peace. Violence has no place in our shared life, and fear must not have the final word.

In the light of Christ, we commit ourselves again to compassion, care for one another, and the work of peace. May God’s love hold all who are hurting today.

𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿

God of mercy and peace,
we come to you with hearts that are tired and grieving.
We entrust to you the lives lost,
the wounded,
and all who are holding sorrow this day.

Surround the Jewish community and all who have been affected
with comfort, safety, and hope.
Strengthen those who serve and protect,
and grant wisdom and gentleness to all who lead and respond.

In a world shaken by violence,
teach us again the way of Christ —
the way of love, courage, and peace.
Hold us, heal us, and lead us forward.

Amen.

— 𝗥𝗲𝘃 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗹𝗶, 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮

10/12/2025

"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."

Light is the theme – and hope – of President Rev Charissa Suli's 2025 Christmas message. Find out more and watch the video in this week's National Update!

PLUS
- Discover what our emerging leaders have been up to in Canberra
- Read Rev Suli's reflection on the launch of Frontier Services' new outback pilot program
- Learn who UnitingCare Australia has named as their new National Director
- The Beijing 30+ Consultation has wrapped up. Review the activities and outcomes.

And there's plenty more in Good reads, Prayer points and Jobs available!

UCA National News 10 December - https://mailchi.mp/nat.uca.org.au/10-december

02/12/2025

Today is the International Day of People with Disability – a day to honor the 5.5 million Australians living with disability.

This year’s theme: Fostering Disability Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress.

All people are created in the image of God, including those with disabilities. Their faith, gifts, hopes, and dreams deserve to be valued and celebrated. Let’s work together to create a more inclusive, respectful world where everyone can thrive. 💙

Let us come together today, not just to celebrate, but to commit to a future where the dignity, potential, and rights of all people, including those with disabilities, are upheld with equal respect and opportunity.

02/12/2025

MiniM choir presented a beautiful concert (Music that's Good for the Soul) on Sunday November 2nd. If you missed them, you get another chance to hear them on Sunday December 14 at Bridgewater Arts Centre's Christmas Concert, alongside Leigh Newton and Robin and Dorothy Mann.
More information and tickets: https://bridgewaterartscentre.com/christmas-concert-with-minim-choir-robin-dorothy-mann-and-leigh-newton/

27/10/2025

A concert of sacred and secular music to lift your spirits