Uniting Church Chaplaincy Activities
Want to get involved?
All the activities advertised here are open to anyone who is interested. You don't need to belong to the Uniting Church or even be a Christian to attend. Everyone is welcome.
Bible Study
- Want to get involved with other Christians?
- Read the Bible with people who care about issues of justice?
- Have fun?
Join the weekly Bible Study/Discussion run jointly by the Catholic and Uniting Church chaplaincy teams. For the first five weeks of semester, we will be using 40 Hour Famine study material and then we will look at reconciliation - with people of other faiths, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and with colleagues, friends and family.
When: Wednsdays,12 noon to 2 pm
Where: Catholic chaplain’s office, The Old Lodge, (Building E 21 attached to the International Precinct)
Who: Anyone who is interested (you don’t have to be Catholic or Uniting Church)
Special Events
In addition, a number of special events are organised each year.
A Weekend of Famine
21-23 August at the church - an opportunity to participate in the 40 Hour Famine with others. After begining with a BYO food to share meal at 6.30 pm on the Friday, we will be giving up things other than food over the weekend. Friday evening will be a technology-free time playing board games, charades etc. On Saturday morning, we will set up a display in Beardy Street Mall highlighting the difference in food availability between Australia and developing countries; in the afternoon we will look at how we spend our time and how we might do this more effectively so we have time to make a difference to the world's poorest people. In the evening, we'll experience what it's like to be voiceless, whilst watching movies. On Sunday morning, we will go without furniture. For further information, check back here or for painless updates join the Facebook Event Feel free to attend some or all of the weekend.
Justice and Aid - A Christian Perspective
Saturday, 26 September, 8.30 am - 4.00 pm (the Saturday before classes begin after the mid-semester break). Speakers and workshops to help you understand why working for justice and aid are important aspects of a Christian lifestyle and how you can be an effective advocate for justice. Cost is $30/person, which includes a light lunch, morning and afternoon tea. For full details and to register, go to the TEAR websiteand again, for painless updates, join the Facebook event.
Steve Bevis live at Sundays@7
One of the speakers at the Justice and Aid conference will be Steve Bevis, a Christiain musician and justice advocate. For an opportunity to hear some of his music and engage in conversation with him, come to Sundays@7 on 28 September.
Advent Retreat
4-6 December. This is an opportunity to meet Uniting Church-related students from other NSW unis in an informal setting, to chill out together after the exams. It will take place at Eleanora Heights Conference Centre in Sydney and the Presbytery of New England North West has offered to provide funding for those who want to attend but cannot afford to. More information closer to the time, but put it in your diary.
Sunday Worship
Armidale Uniting Church has a range of services on Sundays. Most students attend the 9.30 am service and/or Sundays@7 at 7 pm each Sunday evening. The church is located at 114 Rusden Street (next to Better Health and opposite Civic Video), with parking at the rear of the church.
Transport
Transport can be arranged for worship by contacting Judy either by email or phone (6773 3739 or 6771 2932).
Furniture and Household Goods
The Armidale Uniting Church often has furniture available to lend to students. Contact Judy either by email or phone (6773 3739) for further details.