Coming up this week at
Paddington Uniting Church
Weekly Worship
7pm Sunday Evening
Advent 1 Hope Lectio with Gavin
28th November 2021
In Lectio divina this Sunday night, we look at the ways that Jesus shows up in the small things that we often forget to look for. Luke 21:25-33 will be our inspiration for reflection.
In accordance with the relaxed COVID rules Sunday evening at 7pm we will return to gathered worship. We look forward to welcoming you.
To ensure the safety of our community
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all community members must check in
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masks will be compulsory
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tea, coffee and other food will not be allowed at this time
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physical distancing and capacity limits will be closely monitored and maintained at all times
If you would like to assist with as a COVID marshal your assistance would be greatly appreciated
If you would like to continue to attend worship in an online capacity please let Danielle know ASAP as hybrid options can be organised
Spirit Space on Saturday's will return on December 4th as we celebrate the Baptism of Rudy and welcome Rudy and his parents, Jennifer and Marina into our community.
Thursday 2nd December - Open Tables
For further information please call the office on 02 9331 2646 or Email office@paddingtonuca.org.au
Open Table will return in a limited format from Thursday 2nd December at 11am.
We will gather for coffee/tea and conversation
All fully vaccinated persons are welcome
All participants will need to check in and show proof of vaccination, Masks will be required in all indoor spaces.
Sadly, in line with government restrictions, we are unable to welcome those who are not fully vaccinated, but look forward to welcoming you when restrictions allow.
We hope that Open Table will be able to return to our full program on Thursday 2nd December. More information will be provided as we approach that date.
7pm Thursday 9th December Gospel Conversations
Each fortnight the community of Paddington Uniting Church is invited to gather with the community from South Sydney Uniting Church to share Gospel conversations.
Gospel Conversation with South Sydney UC will take place on Thursday December 9th, 7pm. To attend go to:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81398819980
Meeting ID: 813 9881 9980
Passcode: 777045
The next few weeks at Paddington Uniting Church
Next Week at Paddington Uniting Church
Spirit Space in Paddington Markets
Will return on Saturday December 4th at 11am
Spirit Space at Paddington Markets - will return 4th December at 11am
Evening Worship - 7:00pm Sunday 28th November- Advent 1 Lectio with Gavin
Open Table Thursday 3rd December at 11am
On Saturday the 4th December during Spirit Space we will welcome Rudy and his parents Jennifer & Marina, together with their family and friends as we celebrate Rudy's Baptism.
The Paddington UC community is warmly encouraged to come along and celebrate this special moment for our community. If you are able to assist with the liturgy, music and welcoming this would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Danielle ASAP.
Gospel Conversation
Each fortnight the community of Paddington Uniting Church is invited to gather with the community from South Sydney Uniting Church to share Gospel conversations.
Gospel Conversation with Paddington UC will take place on Thursday December 23rd, 7pm. To attend go to:
Gospel Conversation with South Sydney UC will take place on Thursday December 9th, 7pm. To attend go to:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81398819980
Meeting ID: 813 9881 9980
Passcode: 777045
Worship plan November - December 2021
28th November – Advent 1 Hope Lectio with Gavin
4th December at 11am - Baptism of Rudy
5th December - Advent 2 Peace
8th December 7pm - Synod Blue Christmas Worship @ Paddington UC
11th & 12th December- Advent 3 Joy
18th & 19th December - Advent 4 Love
19th December - PUC Community Christmas Dinner - SAVE THE DATE more details to come
24th December - Christmas Eve Worship
nb. There will be no worship at PUC on 26th & 27th of December and 2nd & 3rd January
If you have suggestions or thoughts for prayers, music or other additions to worship please call Danielle on 0432924626 or email danielle@paddingtonuca.org.au
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Keeping Connected
Catch up on Facebook and Instagram. Like and follow Paddington Uniting Church on Facebook and @paddingtonuniting on instagram To find us clink on the links below:
Looking for other ways to stay connected?
Join our Whatsapp group where we can share ideas for prayer, news articles of interest, moments of inspiration and sadness, music suggestions and more. Contact Danielle to be added to the group on 0432924626
Recently we have installed new telephones in our church office.
Please note our phone number has changed to (02) 9331 1331.
Offering ourselves and our resources to God through Paddington Uniting Church
The mission and ministry of Paddington Uniting Church is assisted by the contributions of our worshipping community.
If you worship with us regularly and/or would like to contribute to God’s work in our community please do through one off or regular direct debit to:
Account Name:
Sydney Presbytery - Paddington UC
BSB: 634634
Account Number: 100080359
If you are guest worshipping with us, please don’t feel you need to contribute. The gift of your presence is present enough
Saturday November 27, 12-4pm Art Workshop with South Sydney Uniting Church
Regular and new participants welcome. Catherine will lead the workshop and invites you to bring various fruits to draw – pears, apples, peaches, bananas …
Join Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81888095551?pwd=aHpqbG56THR3QkluV3orOHphQnU1UT09
Meeting ID: 818 8809 5551
Passcode: 061614
Dial by your location (02) 8015 6011.
Saturday December 11, 6pm – ‘Local Stories Live!’
SSH online concert & fundraiser
The SSH fundraiser concert on December 11 at 6pm is shaping up to be a great evening. Please come! We have lined up Toby Martin (new album I Felt the Valley Lifting) and Boy Torch (folk-country duo) to perform. Congregation member Matthew Westwood will do a brief interview with Toby on the night. Join via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87600284013?pwd=SjZMRFFOSkk5ZXdUT251eTI0VnlzQT09
The SSH working group is excited about its grant proposal for an Indigenous internship with the South Sydney Herald. A grant would help us give an aspiring Indigenous person 18 + – who may have no chance of affording tertiary study – a paid, 12-week, “mini cadetship” with the paper.
We are thankful for all our contributors (distributors, writers, editors, photographers, illustrators) whose work makes the paper such a valued resource. This reputation pays it forward: people donate their services, creativity, skills and money on the strength of this regard.
Share God's love through Christmas Bowl by giving a gift through your church.
In the Christmas story we see God choosing to become our neighbour by taking on human flesh. This is an act of love from God that draws us into the story of God’s love for all creation and invites us to be witnesses to God’s love through our loving action in the world.
The Christmas Bowl provides us with a practical way to show love for our neighbours most in need. Your gift to the Christmas Bowl will remind our neighbours around the world that they are not forgotten, that they are loved and that we are all part of God’s love. As we celebrate Christmas, may our love for our neighbour grow.
Rev. Sharon Hollis, President, Uniting Church in Australia
SHARE THE LOVE!
Everything in Common Advocates tell stories and promote gifts of education, clean water, goats, health supplies...
If your church is meeting physically during November and December, we can give you everything you need to hold a simple stall to sell the gift cards (see below). If you're still online, we can help you out with that too. We've got an inspiring online training session and easy resources to download to share with your congregation, family and friends.
The only thing we need from you is your willingness to share the love!
Interested to know more? Let's get the word out together and be part of the good news our world needs this Christmas!
What has Christ got to do with COP 26?
Wednesdays: 7:30-8:30 pm online: 1st December
The purpose of this 4 part presentation is to explore how our understanding of Christ engages with the ‘superwicked problem’ of climate change and the arrival of the Anthropocene. It will weave together current insights from the life of faith {via the Bible, theology), the Earth System scientists, Australian writers and IPCC reports. There will be links to resources for those who wish to delve more deeply
This series will be led by members of the Centre.
For registration purposes (and zoom details) contact cliverpearson@gmail.com