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An Extraordinary Life and Ministry
Rev Don Pederick recently celebrated his 100th birthday, and 69 years of ordination.
At our recent Annual Synod, on Saturday during our Celebration of Ministry session Rev Don Pederick was given a special acknowledgement to recognise his 69 years of ordained ministry, as well as his upcoming 100th birthday.
In this UCA National Assembly story you can learn more about Don's extraordinary life and ministry.
Black Pearl English Academy Opens in Papua
In late June members of the Black Pearl Network were in Nabire, in the Central Papuan Province, for the official opening of the Black Pearl English Academy! This is the first advanced English language academy in the Papuan provinces.
In this story by Lee-Anne Burnett you can read about the celebrated opening of the Black Pearl English Academy and the positive impact it will have on the local community and surrounding Papuan provinces.
Article first published in the August 2025 edition of Revive magazine.
Advent and Christmas Think Tank
The Uniting Centre for Education and Formation invite you to kickstart your Advent and Christmas worship planning at our Think Tank on Wednesday, 29 October at South Perth Uniting Church.
Bring past ideas to share, gain fresh inspiration, and collaborate with colleagues in a creative and supportive space.
The Keynote Speaker for this event will be Dr Meg Warner, Principal of Wollaston Theological College.
Cost – $15 for individuals; $35 for worship teams of 3 or more; free for Zoom participants. Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
Register on Eventbrite here.
Busy Bee at BKIThe Covenanting Commission invites Uniting Church WA community to participate in a Busy Bee on Saturday 18 October at Beananging Kwuurt Institute (BKI). Volunteers are needed to help clear rubbish off the site and place in skip bins for removal. This will assist in the development of the site as a Healing Centre for Stolen Generations survivors and their families run by Yokai and BKI. Date - Saturday 18 October 2025 |
Trek 4 Timor South WestRaise funds while enjoying a Sunday afternoon walk in the Crooked Brook Forest in the Ferguson Valley. The International Partnerships and Development Commission are supporting this fun and family friendly event, raising money for the Mobile Health Clinic run by our Synod partners, Fundaҫou Lafaek Diak, The Good Crocodile Foundation, in East Timor. Date - Sunday 5 October The event is run by Friends of East Timor Mobile Medical Clinic. |
A Time of Transition
A number of significant changes are occurring simultaneously at present, however, the Synod Standing Committee (SSC) is working to ensure these happen as smoothly as possible. Changes raise anxieties. Members of the church are assured that the outgoing Moderator and members of the new SSC will continue to work very hard to manage the transition as smoothly as possible.
The new Moderator Rev David Jackson will be Installed on 25 October 2025.
The Synod Standing Committee, at a special meeting held on 24 September, noted that the current Moderator concludes in the role on 30 September. However, the Moderator-elect does not take office until installed. This leaves the Synod without a Moderator.
Reg 3.6.3.1 (c) says “When, by reason of death, illness, absence or other cause, the Moderator is unable to fulfil the duties of the office, the ex-Moderator or a person appointed by the Standing Committee shall act and shall have all the powers and authorities of a Moderator …” https://unitingchurchwa.org.au/presbytery-synod/constitution-and-regulations/
The SSC has determined that Rev Dr Ian Tozer will be the Moderator under the terms of this regulation from 1 October 2025 until Rev David Jackson is installed and becomes the Moderator. Please note that Ian will only be available for regulated responsibilities that require a Moderator, and will not be available for general Moderatorial duties.
The SSC is actively making arrangements to ensure there will be a General Secretary from 1 November 2025. In the first instance this will be a short-term interim role. A more detailed announcement about arrangements after November will be provided once more details are clear.
Threads of Love Across Nations: A President’s Reflection (UCA)
Rev Charissa Suli has penned this reflection following the recent dual celebration of Australian-Tongan diplomacy Read Article
Following Footsteps, Bringing Hope (UCA)
Earlier this month, our outback ministry agency Frontier Services commissioned Pastor Kirsty Burgu as its newest Bush Chaplain to stand with those living in the remote West Kimberley region of Western Australia. Read Article
Uniting Together Impact Newsletter Spring 2025 (UnitingWA)
Spring is a time of renewal and hope, and in this edition of Uniting Together, we’re excited to share inspiring stories of resilience, empowerment, and community impact. Read Article
Working with nature against poverty (Revive)
In the far north of West Papua, a human and environmental crisis is unfolding side by side. Read Article
Safe Church Awareness Workshop
There will be a Safe Church Awareness Workshop taking place on Saturday 18 October from 9.00am to 2.00pm at Perth Mar Thoma Church, Martin, WA. For further information or to register by 14 October please contact Kerry Shields, Administrative Support Officer, Culture of Safety - cultureofsafety@wa.uca.org.au
Willetton Variety Concert - Spring 2025
Willetton Uniting Church invite you to their Spring Variety Concert on Sunday 26 October 2025 at 10.45am. The concert will follow the morning church service which starts at 9.15am. Admission by donation.
120 Year Anniversary Mundijong Uniting Church
Remembering the past, enjoying the present, building the future. Mundijong Uniting Church is celebrating their 120 year anniversary on Sunday 19 October with a celebration service in the church at 10.00am followed by morning tea and a sausage sizzle at 12.00pm on the lawn.
Revive Magazines - August 2025
We have an abundance of August Revive magazines at the Uniting Church Centre, due to a printing mishap! If your congregation, agency or community group would like extra copies of the most recent August 2025 edition please contact Wendy - revive@wa.uca.org.au
October
- Friday 3 October, 1.00pm. Wesley at One: Holly Broadbent at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Sunday 5 October. 1.00pm. Trek 4 Timor South West at Crooked Brook Forest, WA.
- Sunday 12 October, 3.30pm to 5.00pm. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day Service at Mount Pleasant Uniting Church.
- Monday 13 October, 10.30am. Retired Ministers Fellowship at St Peter and Emmaus Church, Joondanna.
- Wednesday 15 October, 1.00pm to 3.00pm. Uniting Generations Network meeting at Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle.
- Saturday 18 October, 9.00am to 2.00pm. Covenant in Action - BKI Busy Bee at 174 Treasure Rd, Queens Park.
- Saturday 18 October, 9.00am to 2.00pm. Safe Church Awareness Workshop at Perth Mar Thoma Church, Martin.
- Saturday 25 October, 2.00pm. Installation of Rev David Jackson as Moderator at Mount Pleasant Uniting Church.
- Wednesday 29 October, 9.30am to 2.00pm. Advent and Christmas Think Tank at South Perth Uniting Church.
Week starting Sunday 5 October we pray for:
Armadale, Mundijong and Gosnells Uniting Churches; and the Tapu Niue Faith Community
Kiribati Uniting Church
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