NAIDOC, Net Zero Grants, Safe Church and more! News and events from Uniting Church WA and beyond.
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NAIDOC Week 2026 - 50 Years Deadly
NAIDOC week takes place in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday) and this year runs from 5 through to 13 July.
NAIDOC week is an opportunity for all Australians
to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. This year NAIDOC Week marks 50 years of honouring the voices, cultures and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The 2026 theme is '50 Years Deadly'.
The Uniting Church in Australia have published a prayer written for the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC week by Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress National Co-Chair and Uniting Church Minister, Rev Will Pickett.
Click below to read the prayer and find helpful links to resources and more on the Assembly website.
Helping Congregations Take the Next Step Towards Net Zero
Looking to reduce energy costs, improve your property and support the Uniting Church’s Net Zero commitment?
The new Missional Property Fund Net Zero Grant offers funding of up to 80% of project costs for places of worship and up to 50% for manses. Eligible projects include solar panels, batteries, lighting upgrades, insulation, replacing gas appliances and more.
The Uniting Church WA Synod and Presbytery are also taking practical steps on our Net Zero journey, including installing a new solar and battery system at the Edward St Office and committing to electric vehicles for future fleet cars. Our first electric vehicle is now in use – driving change, once charge at a time.
Net Zero is about more than property. It's a hopeful expression of our faith: caring for God’s creation, supporting future generations and using the resources entrusted to us wisely. Click below to learn more and apply today!
Good Sammy - Containers for Change Expansion
Expanding Containers for Change is a win for WA’s economy, environment and community.
Good Sammy Enterprises CEO Kane Blackman shares why the expansion of the Containers for Change program in WA is a positive development for Western Australians who benefit from the jobs, opportunities and community outcomes the scheme creates.
Good Sammy are WA's largest social enterprise, container recycler and disability employer in the Scheme.
Safe Church Awareness Workshops
There are two Safe Church Awareness Workshops coming up in July.
St Stephen's Uniting Church,
2 Mackenzie Rd, Applecross
Saturday 11 July - 9.00am to 2.00pm
Uniting Church WA Centre,
85-89 Edward St, Perth
Wednesday 29 July - 10.00am to 3.00pm
All ministers, pastors, church leaders, volunteers, members of congregations and those involved in community services are welcome and urged to attend. Refreshments will be provided.
For further information please contact Kerry Shields, Administrative Support Officer: Culture of Safety, on 9260 9800 or email: cultureofsafety@wa.uca.org.au
Season of Creation 2026 LaunchComprehending the Ecological Crisis - what’s really happening and how do we respond? The Uniting Centre for Education and Formation invite you to a Season of Creation 2026 online launch on Tuesday 11 August, 10.00am (AWST) with the topic Comprehending the Ecological Crisis – what’s really happening and how do we respond? In this online event you will hear from Jonathan Cornford, Co-founder of Manna Gum. Jonathan has PhD’s in Political Economy and Theology. All are welcome. Register to join. |
Congregation Update FormHave any of your congregation or church council details changed recently? Help us stay in touch. If your Congregation or Faith Community have made changes to your Church Council members, elected members to Presbytery, and any change in contact details for the Congregation or Faith Community itself you are invited to use the online form on our website to let us know. |
New Secretariat leadership announced (UCA)
The Assembly is pleased to announce two new appointments to the Executive Team, both commencing their roles on 1 July. Read Article
Reflection - Becoming the fearless 'troublemakers of Christ' (NCCA)
Peter and John stand before the very council that once held authority over Jesus Himself. What surprises everyone is not their background or ability, but their courage. The reason is simple: they had been with Jesus. Read More
Juniper welcomes stronger human oversight in aged care assessments (Juniper)
Juniper commends the Australian Government’s decision to introduce greater human oversight of the Integrated Assessment Tool used to determine an older person’s Support at Home services. Read Article
Still here, still deadly, still fighting - NAIDOC 2026 (Insights)
Nathan Tyson, Head of First Peoples Strategy and Engagement for the Uniting Church Synod of NSW and ACT reflects with honesty about what "50 Years of Deadly" really means to him. Read Article
Intercultural Neighbouring Sunday
On Sunday 19 July, the Uniting Church will celebrate Intercultural Neighbouring Sunday. The Assembly will soon be releasing a worship resource for Uniting Church communities to mark this significant day. Click below to sign up to receive the resource to your inbox as soon as it becomes available.
Hedland Fijian Uniting Church Visit
In mid-June the Cindy Gorton and Margaret Johnston, from the Uniting Church WA Culture of Safety team, and Rev Ana Lea'aetoa, Presbytery Minister (Pastoral) spent the weekend in Port Hedland with the Hedland Fijian Uniting Church. Cindy and Margaret ran a very engaging Safe Church Awareness Workshop with the church members, and Ana spent time with the church council as they continue to work with the Presbytery on their mission plan. Click over to our Uniting Church WA Facebook page to find out more and view some photos from this visit.
Venezuela Earthquake Emergency Appeal launched - Act for Peace
Two powerful earthquakes have devastated communities across north-central Venezuela, leaving families grieving the loss of loved ones, displaced from their homes and in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Act for Peace have launched an appeal to help provide life-saving assistance through trusted local organisations already responding on the ground.
Bearing Witness - Palestinian Christian Voices
How can Christians support a just peace in the Holy Land? 'Bearing Witness: Palestinian Christian Voices' is a national speaking tour featuring Dr Yousef Khoury. Dr. Khoury is a Christian Palestinian theologian who was raised in Gaza, where his family still remains. He brings a vital, lived perspective to the intersection of faith, justice, and peacebuilding. Through his unique lens as both a leading scholar and a son of Gaza, Dr. Khoury will guide listeners through the complex realities on the ground, offering a powerful perspective on what true solidarity, justice, and peace look like today.
The Perth event for this speaking tour will be The Principal's Lecture at Wollaston Theological College in Mount Claremont on Monday 3 August, 7.00pm to 9.00pm. For tickets and information click below.
July
- Sunday 5 July to 12 July. NAIDOC Week
- Saturday 11 July, 9.00am to 2.00pm. Safe Church Awareness Workshop at St Stephen's Uniting Church, Applecross.
- Friday 17 July, 1.00pm to 1.45pm. Wesley at One: Midwinter Serenade at Wesley Uniting Church, Perth.
- Wednesday 29 July, 10.00am to 3.00pm. Safe Church Awareness Workshop at the Uniting Church Centre, Perth.
August
- Tuesday 11 August, 10.00am to 11.30am. Comprehending the Ecological Crisis online event.
- Saturday 15 August, 6.30pm to 10.00pm. IPDC Quiz Night at All Saints Floreat Uniting Church, Floreat.
- Tuesday 18 August, 10.00am to 12.00pm. Good Sammy Uniting Church Open Day at Good Sammy HQ, Canning Vale.
- Sunday 30 August, 2.30pm to 4.00pm Welsh Free Church Gymanfa Ganu Hymn & Choral Singing Festival at Wesley Uniting Church, Perth.
Week starting Sunday 12 July 2026:
Cunderdin/Meckering Uniting Church and Quairading Uniting Church
Assembly Circle of Interest: Growing in Faith
Job opportunities in the Uniting Church WA
Expression of Interest - Pilbara Patrol Bush Chaplain
Expressions of interest are invited from Ministers of the Word, Deacons, Pastors or people willing to Pastors, to fill this vacant placement within the Synod of Western Australia. The Pilbara Patrol Bush Chaplaincy is an outreach of the Uniting Church in the north of Western Australia, funded by Frontier Services. The aim of the role is to offer emotional, physical and spiritual care and support to people living in this this remote area.
Closing date for Expressions of Interest: Friday 17 July 2026, 5.00pm
Ministry Opportunities
There are currently a range of ministry opportunities available in the Uniting Church WA.
- Ministry Placement – The Billabong
- Ministry Placement - Wagin Group of Congregations
- Ministry Placement - Lighthouse Geraldton
Go to our website to find out more about these positions.
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