News & Information

• Homelessness Week 2023 – Bernie’s story of lived experience. After spending 40 years of her life in cycles of homelessness, Bernie was finally able to move into her own place three years ago. Bernie moved into one of Uniting WA’s Independent Living Program properties. She says she has never looked back since.

• Good Sammy Traineeship Program for Students - Do you know a high school student with a disability? Good Sammy are offering school-based traineeships aimed to empower students in years 10 or 11 to learn new skills, gain on the job experience, and build pathways to employment post-school. All while being surrounded by a supportive and inclusive environment. 

• Q&A With Noel Pearson - What a Voice to Parliament would mean for Australia. A free online webinar, Wednesday 16 August, at the updated time of 4.00pm (AWST). Hear directly from Indigenous leader Noel Pearson about what a Voice to Parliament would mean for Australia in this special Q&A webinar, in conversation with Uniting Church in Australia President Rev Sharon Hollis.   

• The Uniting Generations Network Meeting is this Friday, 18 August from 9.30am to 11.30am at Trinity North Uniting Church, 85 Matlock Drive, Greenwood.

• Retired Ministers Fellowship - The next gathering of the Retired Ministers Fellowship will be held at Noranda Uniting Church, 79 Camboon Rd, Noranda, on Wednesday 23 August at 10.30am.  Dr Sue Boyd will speak of her experiences in the diplomatic services. To find out more please contact Margaret Smithson smithsonmarg@gmail.com

• Guildford Uniting Church Celebrates their 140th Anniversary of Wesley Chapel Guildford on Sunday 20 August at 9.30am.

Events Calendar

August

• Wednesday 16 August, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
• Friday 18 August. Uniting Church Centre closed.
• Friday 18 August, 9.30am to 11.30am. Uniting Generations Network Meeting at Trinity North Uniting Church, 89 Martlock Dve, Greenwood.
• Friday 18 August, 1.00pm to 1.45pm. Wesley at One - There were girls too at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth. 
• Sunday 20 August, 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Singing in Secret at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth. 
• Sunday 20 August, 5.00pm to 6.00pm.  Social.Justice.Church at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
• Wednesday 23 August, 10.30am. Retired Ministers Fellowship at Noranda Uniting Church.
• Wednesday 23 August, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
• Wednesday 23 August, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Forum on the Voice Referendum hosted by Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle.
• Friday 25 August. Uniting Church Centre closed.
• Saturday 26 August, 2.00pm to 4.00pm.  Banner and Craft Sale/Exhibition at Trinity North Uniting Church, 89 Marlock Dve, Greenwood.
• Sunday 27 August, 9.00am. Service of Admission for Rev Erica Payne, Dongara Uniting Church, Dongara.
• Sunday 27 August, 9.30am to 10.30am. Blessing of the Animals Service at Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle.
• Sunday 27 August, 5.00pm. Ecumenical Choral Evensong for City Centre Mission at St George's Cathedral, Perth.
• Wednesday 30 August, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
• Thursday 31 August, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Ethical Ministry Workshop - Self-Care in Ministry at Maylands-Mt Lawley Uniting Church.

September

• Friday 1 September. Uniting Church Centre closed.
• Wednesday 6 September, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
• Friday 8 September. Uniting Church Centre closed.
• Friday 8 September at 7.00pm. Installation of Rev Dr Ian Tozer as Moderator and Opening Worship of the 47th Annual Meeting of the Synod of WA.  All Saints Floreat Uniting Church.
• Friday 8 September to Sunday 10 September.  47th Annual Meeting of the Synod of WA.
• Saturday 9 September, 1.30pm to 5.30pm. Multi-Faith Climate Care Forum at Hillview Intercultural Community Centre, Bentley
• Wednesday 13 September, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
• Friday 15 September. Uniting Church Centre closed.
• Wednesday 20 September, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
• Friday 22 September. Uniting Church Centre closed.
• Sunday 24 September. Sustainable Sunday for the Season of Creation.
• Tuesday 26 September to Thursday 28 September. A Fresh Look at the Basis of Union at Kalamunda Uniting Church.
• Wednesday 27 September, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
• Friday 29 September. Uniting Church Centre closed.

This week we pray for:

Penrhos College, Wesley College and Hospital Chaplains
Northern Synod

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: 5.00pm, 5 September 2023

Formation and Learning Culture Co-Ordinator
The Formation and Learning Culture Co-ordinator will co-ordinate the formation programs and foster a learning culture within the Uniting Church in Western Australia. Expressions of interest for this role 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:  5.00pm, 5 September 2023

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Email Wendy at newsandnotes@wa.uca.org.au