News and Notes 24 June 2024

Resources for the 30th Anniversary of Covenant

On 10 July the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) marks the 30th Anniversary of the Covenant between Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) and UCA. In mid-July the UCA marks the 15th Anniversary of the revised Preamble to the Uniting Church constitution.

To make these historic events the Assembly have released some key resources 'inviting the church to both celebrate our covenant relationship and to take the opportunity to fully commit to the work that must still be done to honour this commitment.'

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Uniting WA Winter Appeal

Did you know that every night in WA, 4,389 women experience homelessness?

You can help change that by supporting the Uniting WA Winter Appeal.
In 2023, Kayla was pregnant and facing life on the streets of Perth. Today she has stable housing with her son, Zaidyn, where they are being supported to thrive together.
With your help, Uniting WA can provide more vital assistance to mums like Kayla.
Learn more at The best chance. - Uniting WA

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Disability Awareness Day Worship Resources - Save the Date

International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is held every year on 3 December. The day is to celebrate and raise awareness of people with disability, and promotes the equitable inclusion of people with disability in all aspects of life.
The 2024 theme is “Transformative Solutions for Inclusive Development: the role of Innovation in Fuelling an Accessible and Equitable World”

The Disability Royal Commission Synod Task Group, as part of its mission to promote disability awareness, invites congregations, agencies and schools to actively celebrate and raise awareness of this annual International Day by holding an inclusive Disability Awareness Day Worship Service on a Sunday close to 3 December.

Resources to support people taking part in a way which includes people with disabilities in the design, organisation and participation in the Service will be developed and made available in the coming months.

To find out more contact Cindy Gorton.

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5 minutes with...Marissa Krajcar

In the latest installment of our regular Revive column ‘5 minutes with…’ we get to know Marissa Krajcar.

Marissa is the Archive Coordinator for the Uniting Church WA and leads a wonderful team of volunteers who help document and sort the volumes of church history sent into the Archives for safekeeping, enabling the rich history of our church to be preserved.

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Safe Church Refresher Workshops

There are two Safe Church Refresher Workshops taking place in July:

Saturday 6 July from 10.00am to 1.30pm at Merredin Uniting Church, 8 Fifth St, Merredin.

Wednesday 24 July, 9.00am to 12.30pm at Wagin Uniting Church, 2 Ranford St, Wagin.

For further information or to register, please contact Culture of Safety, on 9260 9800 or cultureofsafety@wa.uca.org.au.

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Marking 30 Years of the Covenant (UCA) - Congress and Church leaders, past and present, reflect on the Covenant and the revised Preamble's role in relationship between First and Second Peoples
Uniting Network to celebrate 30 years (UCA) - LGBTIQA+ members and allies in the Uniting Church are invited to gather online on 6 July to celebrate 30 years since the formation of Uniting Network, which took place at Brougham Place Uniting Church in Adelaide in June 1994.
Aged care leaders commit to Aboriginal cultural safety with Yokai agreement (Juniper) - Juniper is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) alongside aged care organisations MercyCare, Bethanie, and Hall and Prior with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation and Stolen Generations Advocate, Yokai. The MOU signifies a commitment from the four large, aged care organisations to improve culturally appropriate services for Aboriginal customers.
Uniting Aid EOFY Appeal - Uniting Aid assists clients in the local government area of the City of Stirling with emergency relief in the form of food, clothing, household goods etc, and some financial assistance. Read more about Uniting Aid here. It would not be possible to provide these important services without the generous support of many individuals and businesses. As the end of the financial year approaches Uniting Aid would very much appreciate your tax-deductible donation. These can be made to Uniting Aid direct to their bank account: Account name: Uniting Aid | BSB: 036-304 | Account No: 382452
Once you have donated, please email accounts@unitingaid.org.au and a receipt will be issued.
Disability Access and Inclusion Action Plan Working Group - now the Disability Access and Inclusion Policy has been approved by the 2023 Annual Synod meeting, the Disability Royal Commission Synod Task Group is working on a Disability Access and Inclusion Action Plan (2024-2027) to help implement the Policy in the Church and its schools and agencies. In order to develop a relevant and fit for purpose Action Plan the task group would like to invite people who have a lived experience of disability as a member or participant in the Uniting Church and/or have an interest in supporting the development of this Disability Access and Inclusion Action Plan to join the new Working Group. Find out more here.
Future Mission Fund - Expressions of Interest are now invited for the 2024 grant application process of the Future Mission Fund. The Future Mission Fund was established by a decision of the 47th Annual Synod of WA in 2023. The purpose of the Fund is to provide funding to congregations and other councils of the church so they may engage in new mission projects. The Mission Resourcing Committee will make decisions about applications for grants. All applications must align with the Mission Resourcing Framework. See the website for details and to download the Application Guide.
Refugee Week - Soup & Stories - Margaret River Uniting Church invites you to join them for a shared time of soup and stories to celebrate Refugee Week on Sunday 30 June, 11.30am. The theme for Refugee Week this year is Finding Freedom: Family. RSVP to Mary Elton – elton5@bigpond.com

June

Friday 28 June. Last day of school term 2.
Friday 28 June. Uniting Church Centre closed
Friday 28 June, 7.30pm to 9.00pm. Organ and Piano at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
Saturday 29 June, 9.30am to 2.30pm. Sorrow and Sunflowers Retreat Day at Kalamunda Uniting Church.
Saturday 29 June, 7.30pm to 9.00pm. Organ and Piano at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
Sunday 30 June, 11.30am to 1.30pm. Refugee Week - Soup and Stories at Margaret River Uniting Church.

July

Monday 1 July to Friday 5 July. St Andrew's Kids Holiday Club, at St Andrew's Uniting Church, East Perth.
Friday 5 July. Uniting Church Centre closed.
Friday 5 July, 1.00pm. Wesley at One: Midwinter Melodies at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
Saturday 6 July, 10.00am to 1.30pm. Safe Church Refresher Workshop at Merredin Uniting Church, Merredin.
Saturday 6 July, 10.00am. Annual Rose Pruning Demonstration at Scarborough Uniting Church.
Saturday 6 July, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Kalamunda Uniting Church Market Day at Kalamunda Uniting Church.
Sunday 7 - Sunday 14 July. NAIDOC Week 2024 'Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud'
Thursday 11 July, 5.30pm. Installation of Rev Charissa Suli and Opening Worship of 17th Assembly.
Thursday 11 to Wednesday 16 July. 17th Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia - Threads of Love, in Parramatta, NSW.
Friday 12 July. Uniting Church Centre closed.
Monday 15 July. First day of school term 3.
Monday 15 July. No News and Notes this week.
Thursday 18 July, 2.00pm to 4.00pm. All Saint's Sing-along at All Saint's Floreat Uniting Church.
Friday 19 July. Uniting Church Centre closed.
Sunday 21 July, 12.00pm. No Separation at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
Wednesday 24 July, 9.00am to 12.30pm. Safe Church Refresher Workshop at Wagin Uniting Church.
Friday 26 July, 9.45am to 1.30pm. Yarning Circle Swan Valley Outing starting at Kalamunda Uniting Church.
Friday 26 July. Uniting Church Centre closed.