Welcome to Worship Connections - Sunday 21 June 2020 This week's lectionary readings Pent 3: Gn 21:8-21; Ps 86:1-10, 16-17; Rom 6:1b-11; Mt ...

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Sunday 21 June 2020
This week’s lectionary readings
Pent 3: Gn 21:8-21; Ps 86:1-10, 16-17; Rom 6:1b-11; Mt 10:24-39
Next week’s reading
Pent 4: Gn 22:1-14; Ps 13; Rom 6: 12-23; Mt 10:40-42

In our Region Ministry
As with all our weeks and months of late, mine was yet again dominated by COVID. My daughter
Addison wasn’t well enough to go to school and as it was a runny nose, she had to be covid tested
before she could return to school. I cannot tell you how impressed I was at the Northern Beaches
“Drive Thru” Testing Clinic. You drive up to the clinic, which has free parking, give your name and
mobile, return to your car to wait for a call. Once you get the call, you go and have your test done
(this was the toughest part), the whole process took no more than 30 minutes. They text you your
result within in 3-5 days (Addison’s results came back the next day) and I am pleased to say
negative!!! We felt it would be negative, but you can never be too sure.

I have to say I was so impressed with how fast and easy the process was, if you are showing any
symptoms, even mild do not take any chances head up to the Northern Beaches Hospital. Steph

Covid Updates
As restrictions ease, doors open, and we emerge from our isolation into what feels like a new way of
life. We all need to adjust to how we interact with each other as we slowly return to life with social
distancing.

Our church lives are caught up in this new reality and it will require a huge amount of work from us
all to move through to the next phase. We thought it would beneficial to let you know what has been
taking place behind the scenes to restart NBUC.

….. COVID Safety Plans (CSP)

As restrictions ease, doors open, people emerge it does look as though we can just pick up where we
left everything back in March but reopening our doors to worship and hall hire activities comes with
strict conditions, this is to keep our community safe and healthy. Our Ministers, Mission Teams,
Safe Church Committee and Church Council have all been working hard putting together Covid Safety
Plans to ensure our site is safe, covid clean and will stay safe for both our members and those who
hire our facilities.

We will keep you updated on our COVID Safety Plan (CSP) progress, this week has been spent
coordinating cleaners’ quotes and ensuring they are meeting Government standards. Measuring all
sites, so we are aware of how many are allowed onsite at any one time and putting all relevant
information into each sites’ CSP, along with each individual activity that takes place in our facilities.

Geoff Leslie, the Presbytery’s Business Manager along with Max Blacker have been working long
hours attending to countless questions, sorting through Government and Synod regulations and
restrictions and guiding all of us with our CSP, they have done and are continuing to do an amazing
job.

We thank you for your patience as we are aware you are all wanting to know WHEN OUR DOORS
WILL OPEN AGAIN.

For Synod’s latest Covid updates please use the link below:

https://nswact.uca.org.au/covid-19-information-for-presbyteries-and-congregations/

Youth
Untitled Youth Worship will remain online for now, until we can safely open up again.

I want to thank the whole NBUC for all the support and fellowship this past year. It has been such
a wonderful season of having the honour of leading and pastoring the Youth in the community of the
Northern Beaches with the wonderful help and prayers of everyone in the congregation. This is
goodbye for now, but not forever, as we are united as one in the body of Christ.

Much love and blessings to you all Lani Daniel
Please note that Lani was employed as a Youth Worker for a one-year fixed maternity leave position
that ends on 23 June. Formally the position is being re-advertised and interviews commence for a
permanent full-time role for the future.

Prayer Requests
Please pray for Lani Daniel as she contemplates her next endeavour.
Please also pray for Robyn Poole, who has recently had a fall and keep praying for Michele Mendoza
and her family, who has had family overseas, impacted by coronavirus.
Steve and Ruth Byrne are very happy to receive calls, their contact numbers are:
Stephen 9483 6487, Ruth 9483 6485 or mobile 0490 764 621.
John Smithers is contactable on 0450 310 046.
If you know of anyone for our prayer requests, please email them to comms.nbuc@gmail.com.au

Winter Retreat via Zoom
All are welcome to join us this Saturday via zoom as we pray
and reflect on Scripture together using “wondering questions”
which have lots of right answers but no wrong answers!
When: Saturday 20 June @ 9.30am to 11am
Cost: Free (donations accepted)
RSVP: email Carolyn on caro.ruc@gmail.com or 0408 269 360

Cromer Craft Group
Our Cromer Craft group continuing to put Care Packages together for
the homeless, so please keep dropping off any toiletry items for them.
Below are locations where you are able to drop your donations to:
Balgowlah office if the office is closed or unattended, please leave
your items at the Lifeline Shop, clearly marked NBUC Care Parcels.
Freshwater UC entrance, Bruce will check it daily.
Cromer UC between 9.30am to 11am on a Tuesday.
We thank you in advance for your assistance with this ministry. Watch this space for delivery
information, any queries please contact Barbara on 9949 2124.

Family Ministry
Our Family Ministry team continue keeping our Little Footsteps
Playgroup, entertained each week with stories and craft. Tune into
the Little Footsteps Facebook Page each Monday from 9.30am.
This week Little Footsteps enjoyed making environmentally friendly
pots to plant a seed in.
https://www.facebook.com/littlefootstepsplaytime/

What’s on @ NBUC
Sunday’s

NBUC On-line Worship Service @ 9.30am via www.nbuniting.org.au

Monday’s

Little Footsteps story and activity from 9.30am via Little Footsteps Facebook Page

Tuesday’s

TunesTuesday after 1pm via Salt & Light Ministry Facebook Page

Christian Meditation @ 7pm via Zoom

Bible Study Group @ 7pm via Zoom

Saturday’s

Winter Retreat @ 9.30am via Zoom (next one Saturday 20 June)

Adhoc Groups

Music Connect Group via Zoom

If you would like to join any of these activities, please email comms.nbuc@gmail.com for any
additional information or links.

Offerings
Please see below NBUC bank details for those wish to transfer offerings, or alternatively cheques
can be posted to NBUC, P O Box 245, Balgowlah, NSW 2093

  Site            Account Name                      BSB              Account Number

  Freshwater      Freshwater Giving Direct          634-634          100031353

  Cromer          Cromer Working                    634-634          100025865

  Manly           Manly Working                     634-634          100003165

  Balgowlah       Balgowlah Giving Direct           634-634          100025865

2 Job Opportunties @ NBUC
NBUC Youth Pastor
Part time position 15 hours per week
Dynamic, emerging youth hub
Strong collaboration with community
An exciting opportunity exists at NBUC multi centre as we seek an experienced individual to coordinate
our youth ministry events and pastoral groups at Manly site. The overall aim of this position is to support
and grow our faith community by intentionally focussed Christ centred ministry with young people and in
partnership with the broader community.
This role is about meeting these young people where they are and creating meaningful connection them.
The role involves the oversight & coordination of the main youth outreach event - Untitled Youth worship
service (monthly) as well as participating in the weekly pastoral and fellowship groups attached to the
youth ministry. The role may also involve weekly participation in religious education at a local High School.
Working with a dynamic team of volunteer leaders and a support team, the Youth Pastor will coordinate
and develop volunteers attached to the Youth Programmes, driving the Mission to Find, Grow and Send
Out disciples of Jesus, as well as enable the youth to recognise and grow their spiritual gifts and passions
and guide them towards opportunities in which they might like to serve.
Applicants must be in a position to demonstrate a high level of personal integrity and a preparedness to
work within the polity and ethos of the Uniting Church in Australia as described in the Basis of Union.
This role falls within the scope of the lay ministry of Pastor and any offer of employment for this role
will be conditional upon the successful applicant meeting the core competencies as determined by the
Ministerial Education Commission as being essential for Pastors.
Interested applicants plase email Stephanie La Greca on comms.nbuc@gmail.com for the full job
description. Applications close Friday 17 July 2020.

Officer Coordinator & Engagement Officer

Part time position 23 hours pw over 3 days
Vital support role for emerging spiritual hub
Strong collaboration with community
An exciting opportunity exists at the NBUC multi centre as we seek an experienced individual to provide
administrative and management oversight and support to the day-to-day activities and ministries of the
Manly site. Manly Uniting Church is developing a hub where people can explore and develop their faith
with a strong focus on spirituality based activities and groups. It is about nurturing where people are
and responding in a fresh approach to sharing the love and hope of Jesus Christ.
The role has two key aspects: ensuring the smooth and effective running of the various ministries and
activities of the site, providing appropriate and regular forms of communication; and developing
connections and fostering community at the emerging Manly Spiritual Hub through participation in and
engagement with key worship and/or pastoral activities.
Interested applicants need to have a minimum 3 years’ experience in an administrative position with high
degree of personal interaction. Hands-on experience coordinating events and programmes is needed as
well as competent PC & Social media skills on relevant platforms. Working with and participating in the
activities of a variety of community groups is an integral part of the role.
Applicants must be in a position to demonstrate a high level of personal integrity and a preparedness to
work within the polity and ethos of the Uniting Church in Australia as described in the Basis of Union.
Interested applicants please email Stephanie La Greca on comms.nbuc@gmail.com for the full job
description. Applications close Friday 3 July 2020.

Events in our Community

Lifeline's Giant Book Fair is Back
When: Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 July 2020

Where: St Augustine’s College, Brookvale

Lifeline are delighted to announce they have their first ever four-day Book Fair. The health and
safety of their volunteers and customers is their first priority and NSW Health Department
protocols for social distancing, cleaning and hand sanitising will be in place to keep us all safe. They
will be monitoring the number of people in the hall to ensure that they do not exceed the required
4 square metres per person.

For more information on their bookfair please visit https://www.lifelinenb.org.au/book-fairs/

StreetWork Supporter’s Breakfast
Don’t forget to register for this breakfast to meet members of our youth services team and learn
more about the work we deliver to our at-risk young people in the Northern Sydney region. Please
see full details below:

When: Saturday 27 June from 8am

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88228656916

For more information, please email events@streetwork.org.au or visit our website
www.streetwork.org.au

                                     NBUC Online Sites

                                      www.nbuniting.org.au
                                    Facebook Pages, google:
                            - Northern Beaches Uniting Church
                                 - Little Footsteps Playgroup
                                     - Manly Healing Rooms
                       - Salt & Light Ministry (for our Youth Page)