• Call for Environmental Protection Action - Drawing on the Uniting Church WA Synod’s previous calls for commitments to keep greenhouse gas emissions low and for the state government to not approve any new or expanded fossil fuel projects, UCWA Moderator Rev Dr Ian Tozer has written to the Federal Environment Minister calling on them to disallow the North West Shelf Gas Extension Project. This matter has been referred for consideration under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act.  A copy of the Moderator's letter is available here. Concerned community are also encouraged to write to Minister Tanya Plibersek regarding this matter before the end of January.
• Statements Regarding Beananging Kwuurt Institute (BKI) - The Uniting Church WA are aware of some media reports and social media circulating regarding the closure of our agency Beananging Kwuurt Institute (BKI). On our website are statements made by Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress WA Regional Committee, and from Mrs Marilyn Garlett, along with a Pastoral Letter from the Uniting Church WA Moderator Rev Dr Ian Tozer with information regarding Beananging Kwuurt Institute.
• ARRCC WA AGM - An open invitation is extended by the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change - WA Chapter, to attend their AGM on Tuesday 4 February. 4.30pm at Quaker House, 35 Clifton St, Mt Lawley. Online access via Zoom will also be available. An opportunity for environmentally conscious people from various faith and spiritual traditions to promote informed community attitudes and actions. For further details please contact the ARRCC WA secretary at arrccwa1@msn.com 
• Friday Night Fellowship Day of Mourning Service - the January Friday Night Fellowship service will draw from the Uniting Church Day of Mourning liturgy developed by Muth arrak, the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress in Queensland. All are welcome to join the service, gathering to stand in solidarity with First Nations sisters and brothers, and reaffirm our commitment to walk together along the difficult path of healing and reconciliation. Friday 17 January, 6.00pm to 7.00pm, at Wesley Uniting Church, Perth.  

January 

• Friday 17 January, 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Friday Night Fellowship Day of Mourning Service at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth. 
• Sunday 19 January. UCA Day of Mourning.
• Sunday 26 January. Australia Day.
• Monday 27 January. Australia Day public holiday.

February

• Monday 3 February, 9.30am to 10.30am. New Discipline Regulations Webinar - online.
• Saturday 15 February, 9.00am to 2.00pm. Safe Church Awareness Workshop at NorthWay Uniting Church, Beldon.
• Friday 21 February 6.30pm to 9.00pm.  Summer Spirit 2025 Dinner and Keynote Speaker, Cambridge Bowling Club, Floreat.
• Saturday 22 February, 9.00am to 4.00pm. Summer Spirit 2025 at All Saints Floreat Uniting Church.
• Saturday 22 February, 9.00am to 2.00pm.  Safe Church Awareness Workshop at the Uniting Church Centre, Perth. 

This week we pray for: 

Osborne Park and Wanneroo Crossways Uniting Churches
Assembly Circle of Interest: Seeking Common Ground

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