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Revive Magazine
The December 2023 edition of Revive is out now!
In this edition of Revive we're featuring stories from some of our congregations who are finding ways to reach out and support their local communities in a variety of creative and practical ways. There's also a post-referendum pastoral message from our Moderator, an article on the new Uniting Church WA Disability Access and Inclusion Policy as well as stories from some of our Agencies and Schools, and much more!
If you don't attend a congregation, you can also pick up a copy from most Good Sammy stores, or email revive@wa.uca.org.au and we'll get one out to you. It will also be available online later this week - Happy Reading!
Assembly Advent Reflection - Hope
"Finding hope in a tiny baby and a stone trough"
Assembly National Consultant Rev Dr Sunny Chen offers the first of four Advent reflections from the Uniting Church in Australia Assembly.
UCWA Christmas Events Calendar
If you're looking for a Christmas service or other seasonal event near you, including Carols, Blue Christmas, Messy Church and Advent, you can search on the dedicated Christmas events calendar on our website where many are listed. More are being added throughout the week so keep checking back as we get closer to Christmas Day.
Work With Us - Ministry Opportunities
There are a number of Ministry opportunities currently available within the Uniting Church Presbytery of WA.
For details and application information please go to our website - https://unitingchurchwa.org.au/vacancies/
Everything in Common Gift CatalogueUnitingWorld's Everything in Common gift catalogue is filled with gifts that fight poverty through health, education, leadership and income opportunities. You can browse the full range of life-changing gifts for all budgets on the website www.everythingincommon.com.au |
Christmas Bowl - Act for PeaceGive Hope - Share God’s love so refugees are not forgotten this Christmas. Your gift through the Christmas Bowl will support local partners to meet urgent needs and help create a world where uprooted people have a safe place to belong. Christmas Bowl resources for congregations are also available for each week of advent. |
News & Information
- World Council of Churches - Global Climate Action spotlight: Faith actors' crucial role echoes at COP28. "In a COP28 side event at the Global Climate Action pavilion, WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay delivered a powerful message on the vital role of faith actors in driving practical and impactful climate action across the globe."
On the Road to the 17th Assembly - The 17th triennial meeting of the Assembly of the Uniting Church will take place from 11-16 July, 2024, in Sydney
Reflections on the Pacific Household of Faith - A report from the 12th General Assembly of the Pacific Conference of Churches
Juniper - Joan and Harry's Adventure with Dementia - "When Joan was diagnosed with dementia in her early 50s, she and her husband Harry embarked on an “adventure with dementia” and set off in their caravan with a mission to embrace life to the fullest."
UnitingWA Christmas Appeal - Make a difference to children like Chloe. In June 2022 there were 4,394 children in out-of-home care in Western Australia. Your gift this Christmas can help us support vulnerable children like Chloe.
Christmas Services - A reminder that Congregations have the opportunity to add their Christmas services to the Uniting Church WA Christmas Events calendar by 10.00am, Wednesday 13 December. Submit your event or service for approval online or email Wendy at website@wa.uca.org.au
Surplus of Together in Song Hymn Books and Uniting in Worship Books. All Saints Floreat Uniting Church has 80 copies each of the Together in Song Australian Hymn Book II and Uniting in Worship book. All books are in used but good condition. They would be happy to donate them to any church or organisation that would like them. Please contact office@allsaintsfloreat.com.au
Uniting Church Centre Christmas Celebration - the Uniting Church Centre at Edward St, Perth will close at 11.45am on Tuesday 5 December as the staff celebrate Christmas together. Our doors will be back open on Wednesday morning 9.00am.
Events Calendar
December
- Tuesday 5 December, 12.00pm to 5.00pm Uniting Church Centre Closed
- Friday 8 December. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Sunday 10 December. Second Sunday in Advent - Peace
- Monday 11 December. Final News and Notes for 2023. News and Notes will return on 15 January 2024.
- Thursday 14 December, 12.30pm. Recitals at Ross - Bach at Uniting Church in the City, Ross Memorial.
- Friday 15 December, 1.00pm. Wesley at One - Lo! He Comes at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Friday 15 December. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Sunday 17 December. Third Sunday in Advent - Joy
- Friday 22 December to Tuesday 2 January 2024. Uniting Church Centre Christmas closure.
- Sunday 24 December. Christmas Eve / Fourth Sunday in Advent - Love
- Monday 25 December. Christmas Day
- Tuesday 26 December. Boxing Day Public Holiday.
January
- Monday 1 January. New Year's Day Public Holiday
- Tuesday 2 January, 9.00am. Uniting Church WA Centre opens.
- Friday 5 January. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Friday 12 January. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Sunday 14 January, 9.30am. Induction of Rev Samuel Annan at Rockingham Uniting Church.
- Monday 15 January. News and Notes is back for 2024!
- Friday 19 January. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Saturday 20 January, 2.00pm. Ordination of Ana Lea'aetoa at All Saints Floreat Uniting Church.
- Sunday 21 January. Day of Mourning.
- Friday 26 January. Australia Day Public Holiday.
This week we pray for:
North Midlands Shared Ministry (Carnamah, and Three Springs Uniting Churches)
Methodist Church of Sri Lanka
Check out job opportunities within the Uniting Church WA:
Education and Resources Co-Ordinator
The Education and Resources Co-Ordinator will develop and provide quality resources and opportunities to meet learning needs for the ministry and mission of the Uniting Church in Western Australia. Expressions of interest are invited from Ministers of the Word or Deacons, Pastors or a lay person who is a member of the UCA, or applicants who hold comparable educational and theological training.
Applications close: 11 December 2023, 5.00pm.
Ministry Placement – Full Time Minister/Pastor, Lighthouse Geraldton
Applications are invited for a Full-Time Minister/Pastor to fill a vacant placement at Lighthouse Church Geraldton.
Applications close 31 December 2023, 5.00pm
Presbytery Minister (Pastoral)
Expressions of interest are invited from Ministers of the Word, Deacons, or Lay Persons to fill a vacant position within the Uniting Church, Presbytery of Western Australia.
Applications close 31 December 2023, 5.00pm
Presbytery Officer
Expressions of interest are invited from Ministers of the Word, Deacons, or Lay Persons to fill a vacant 0.5 position within the Uniting Church, Presbytery of Western Australia. The Presbytery Officer is to provide support to the Presbytery Standing Committee and to oversee the leadership and management of the Presbytery staff team.
Application close Monday 22 January 2024, 5.00pm,
Job Opportunities - Uniting Church in Australia Assembly
Assembly General Secretary
Applications are now open for the Assembly's next General Secretary. We are seeking a person who is passionate about the national life of the Uniting Church. The person will be a member of the Uniting Church who has skills and experience in leading change, governance and staff management. They will need to be able to reflect theologically on the work of the Assembly and give general leadership to the Church. The next General Secretary will be committed to working with the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress, skilled at working with diverse groups of people, be collaborative and resilient.
Applications close 23 February 2024
Do you have an event to share with the wider church?
Email Wendy at newsandnotes@wa.uca.org.au
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