What are you up to on March 13-14?

If you’re aged between 7 to 12 years old then belt up for your intergalactic ride to KCOnia-United with us!

So, if you’re aged between 7 to 12 years, it’s unlikely that you’d be reading this article. But if you’re a parent, grandparent, aunty or uncle – start spreading the news: KCO 2010 is just one week away!

We are really looking forward to being together at the beautiful Barossa Valley Tourist Park. The setting is currently a lovely, serene country setting with big overarching trees, and wildlife everywhere you look. We’re expecting that your children will not keep the serenity for very long though!

Over the weekend we’ll be discovering a universe of faith, fun and friendship – while celebrating community united under the cross of Jesus.

Through creative crafts, fun carnival activities, general adventuring and scavenger hunts your child should have a suitable exhausting and exciting time – and be home well in time for a good night’s sleep before school on Monday.

Throughout KCO’s 30 year history, thousands of children have found the camps to be a really fun time and a great place to make new friends – all the while discovering more about Jesus, through experiencing life together as God’s people, encouraging and serving others. The children have such a great time, and the leaders and volunteers are blessed to be part of it!

Our comperes Nick and Willow are really looking forward to seeing everyone again!

So... fly to KCOnia United – we’ll see you there!

Developing mission-shaped church and ministry

 A report by Rob Stoner of the Mission Resourcing Network
for the Uniting Church Presbytery and Synod of South Australia

There have always been people who prefer to work on the edge of the church, those who have experimented with forms of church which attempt to connect with those beyond the established church. In the last 10-15 years there has been an upsurge of emerging/emergent churches particularly in western countries where the conventional church is in decline. In the United Kingdom these have become known as “fresh expressions” of church. Since the turn of the century the fresh expressions movement has gained momentum and growing support from the established church.

This is a book and a resource kit exploring the beatitudes, in everyday language for an everyday response. Author of Plan Be, Dave Andrews, was our guest speaker at the Synod & Presbytery meeting on 27 February, 2010.

This resource is recommended to congregations as a study resource for 2010.

Click below for information on ordering the kit.