The Uniting Church in Australia NSW Synod

Discussion Lists

Insights-l Mailing List
Insights-l is a news, information and discussion list run by Stephen Webb, the Uniting Church NSW Synod media officer. The list contains media releases, official Uniting Church and ecumenical information and debate on (usually) church issues. To subscribe to the list, visit http://lists.uniting.com.au/sympa. Click “first login” and request a password. Upon receipt of your password, login, choose insights-l from “list of lists” and click “subscribe” from the left-hand menu. If you encounter any problems, email Stephen at stephenw@nsw.uca.org.au.
Note: it is INSIGHTS-L. For more information about insights-l, visit this web page.

Uturn
The U Turn project is a way that every congregation — no matter how small (or large!) — can get involved in effective mission — Moving with God, Transforming Communities. It’s easy to do and as a side effect could transform the Uniting Church from an aging, declining traditional church into the fastest growing church in Australia. The “Uturn Interact” site (www.interact.uturn.org.au) is a resource for those who are involved, and those who want to know more. Glen Powell, NSW Synod New Congregations consultant, is the contact person for the Uturn Interact site.

Coalface
The Coalface Network (www.coalface.nsw.uca.org.au) is a community of people with a connection to the Uniting Church in NSW who are having a go at establishing new gatherings within the church or are experimenting with new approaches to church and mission. This virtual network exists to share ideas and experiences and so that we can support each other in the sometimes stressful, sometimes sublime process of starting something new. If you are interested in being part of this network, feel free to sign on and introduce yourself. Glen Powell, NSW Synod New Congregations consultant, is the contact person for the Coalface network.

Youth workers mailing/discussion list
To join an ecumenical and cross-Tasman youth workers mailing/discussion list just send an email to Majordomo@hilink.com.au with a message saying 'subscribe youthworkers youremail@address'. Or register from the Uniting Education webpage http://www.unitinged.org.au

WORSHIP-RCL (Lectionary-Inspired Worship & Devotion)
The purpose of this international e-mail forum is: to provide an opportunity for worship leaders from different cultures and Christian traditions to develop and exchange liturgies, poems, prayers, hymns/songs, etc., based on the Revised Common Lectionary; and to study and discuss issues that arise from Lectionary-related worship in the localised setting. To subscribe click here. In the body of the message type: SUBSCRIBE WORSHIP-RCL followed by Your Name. This list is run by John Maynard.