New Times - May 2012 - Uniting Church in Australia

More documents

Recommendations

Info

n e w s 08 Placements news: Grants of goodwill Placements finalised since the last edition of New Times: • Rob Morgan to Southern Yorke Peninsula Brentwood, Corny Point, Curramulka, Edithburgh, Koolywurtie, Minlaton, Port Vincent, Stansbury, Warooka, Yorketown from 1 January 2013 Commencement services: Robyn Trudinger (Ministry of Pastor) Resthaven, Marion and Bellevue Heights 15 May 2012, 2.00 pm Uniting Foundation (UF) is a key provider of funding for the mission and ministry of the Uniting Church in South Australia. There has been some restructuring of UF to better enable the funding process. The UF Board has been discharged and its duties redeployed to two different governing bodies. The Uniting Church Foundation Grants Committee has been established to promote UF and manage the grant processes, payments and other financial matters. Capital funds management will now be handled by the Resources Board. In 2012, Uniting Foundation will make $180,000 available to congregations or individuals for suitable projects which further enhance the mission of the Uniting Church in their community. Further criterion for eligibility includes the status of past/existing grants and Mission & Service Fund contributions. Applications for 2012 grants close on 30 June. More information and application forms are available online, or from Malcolm Wilson: p. 8236 4206 e. mwilson@sa.uca.org.au e. grants@sa.uca.org.au w. sa.uca.org.au/uniting-foundation
There are many ways that Uniting Church people share their time for the betterment of others – gratis. While the tasks these volunteers undertake are accompanied by a non-existent pay packet, their work ethic is often the envy of million-dollar corporations. A lot of love at Red Dove Bindy Taylor The Uniting Church in South Australia seeks to be an inspiring place. One source of inspiration that truly embodies the spirit and the ethos of Uniting Church SA’s ‘Uniting People’ focus is the award-winning Red Dove Cafe. Since 1951, the Red Dove Cafe has served home-style food for the entire ten day period of the Royal Adelaide Show, building a reputation around its traditional, hearty offerings. In its 61 years of service, the cafe has raised over $3 million (in today’s terms) for mission volunteering projects throughout South Australia. Open from 7.30am until 8pm every day, the cafe is tirelessly supported by over 400 volunteers that cover over 500 shifts. The success of this enterprise can be attributed to the volunteers, and the wider Uniting Church support network. Congregational Uniting Church fellowship groups across the state generously donate around $8,000 annually of the required finances to start up the cafe each year. But it’s not just money; there is also the ‘love’ that goes into it. Moderator Rev Rob Williams, in his foreword to a booklet marking the 60th anniversary of the Red Dove, reflected, “It’s a privilege to acknowledge the dedication of all who have worked as committee members and volunteers for the Methodist Home Mission Department Cafeteria as well as those whose committee work and volunteer service has been through the Red Dove Cafe.” Red Dove has a special purpose. Amongst regular showgoers, the cafe caters to the many workers from sideshow alley who return every year. It is seen as a “resting place”, somewhere that offers “the right words at the right time”. Over the years, Red Dove volunteers have witnessed families grow and new generations of sideshow workers make the cafe their favourite eatery. The cafe has evolved over time, as has its menu, which now includes coeliac and vegetarian options with the cafe branching out to serve vegetarian lasagne, hamburgers, egg and bacon toasties and a mix of other delectable and commonly desired eats. This modern-day menu is mixed in with old traditional favourites such as grandma’s trifle, scones and fruit salad - which never seem to lose their popularity. Each year, the cafe seeks volunteers to help out at show time. An injection of youth has been welcomed over recent years, with younger volunteers from many different parts of the Uniting Church offering to help out. One such volunteer is Ben Howland of Athelstone Uniting. “One of the best experiences I’ve had as a volunteer was at the Red Dove Cafe,” reflects Ben. “It’s not long-term, everyone is a volunteer and very welcoming. There are busy and not so busy times, so you’re able to get to know others around you - it’s a good balance.” The tireless support of many volunteers who have been helping at the cafe for decades is still underpinning the cafe’s ability to operate. So why not help this exciting outreach activity of the Uniting Church, give back to the community through the various projects it funds and share in the love of the dove! Interested in volunteering? Contact Volunteering Coordinator, Lesley Williams: p. 8261 3843 e. ljwilliams36@gmail.com Aside from the compulsory hairnet, Ben Howland from Athelstone Uniting thoroughly enjoyed his volunteering stint with Red Dove Cafe at last year’s Royal Adelaide Show. 09
Page 1 and 2: Issue 31, No 4 May 2012 May 2012 To
Page 3 and 4: We, actually, love to help “Young
Page 5 and 6: Ethical Investment Caryn Rogers Sin
Page 7: Aged Care in Focus - Part 2: Choosi
Page 11 and 12: Congregational members might not ev
Page 13 and 14: Ageless devotion Sport coaches. Chu
Page 15 and 16: Fair Trade: A road out of poverty L
Page 17 and 18: Rev Rod Dyson Christa Megaw Katrina
Page 19 and 20: UNHELPFUL COVER ART I reply to your
Page 21 and 22: Eyre Peninsula Kids Camp Out Barb R
Page 23 and 24: Author: Dale Hanson Bourke Recommen

New Times - May 2012 - Uniting Church in Australia

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?