Summer Spirit Book Prize, Good Sammy Annual Report, Blue Christmas and more!
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Summer Spirit - Early Bird Book Prize
Summer Spirit 2026 is taking place on 20 & 21 February with the theme 'Walking Together, Covenanting Together' offering an enriching program designed to inspire, educate, and empower!
EARLY BIRD BOOK PRIZE! – 'Charles Harris: A Struggle for Justice'
Register for Summer Spirit 2026 by 30 December and go into the draw to win a copy of Charles Harris: A Struggle for Justice' by William W. Emilsen. This important biography tells the story of Rev Charles Harris, a key figure in the formation of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress and a courageous leader whose legacy continues to shape the Church today.
Good Sammy Annual Report Available Now
Good Sammy Enterprises have published their Annual Report for 2024-25.
Good Sammy, an Agency of the Uniting Church WA, is WA's largest social enterprise. They have a vision to transform workplaces and society through disability employment while championing the circular economy.
You can read key highlights and achievements, and download the full report on their website.
Blue Christmas Services
Christmas isn't always a time of great joy and celebration, especially for those who have recently lost loved ones, or are feeling disconnected from family and friends at this time.
Some of our congregations offer a special ‘Blue Christmas’ style service, which are usually more reflective in nature, allowing people to take some time out of the busyness of the season for quiet prayer, reflection and remembrance.
You can search for Blue Christmas services, along with other types of Christmas services and activities, using the search function on our Christmas event calendar - click on the 'Filter by Event Category' panel.
Commission meets in person for first time (UCA)
It was yet another milestone moment for the Commission for Theology, Formation & Leadership. Read Article
UnitingCare Australia announces appointment of Tamara Thomas as National Director (UnitingCare)
UnitingCare Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Tamara Thomas as its new National Director, commencing 16 February 2026. Read Article
Where the forest is called Mother (UnitingWorld)
How the church in West Papua is fighting to restore balance between people and place. Read Article
Setting a new standard for accessibility at Good Sammy (Good Sammy)
In October Good Sammy Enterprises proudly completed an historic upgrade of our Canning Vale Head Office – a transformative project designed to future-proof our facilities and set a new benchmark for accessibility. Read Article
Sri Lanka Cyclone Ditwah Emergency Appeal
Cyclone Ditwah has brought the worst flooding in decades to Sri Lanka.
Nearly a million people have been affected, with 212 killed, 218 missing and nearly 200,000 people displaced [statistics as at 1 Dec 2025 from ABC]. Sri Lanka’s health system is under severe pressure and the country’s food security has been devastated.
UnitingWorld partners are responding and have called for financial support to deliver food, water and shelter to people affected.
Kalamunda community cares about climate
ARRCC WA invites you to come up the hill on Tuesday 9 December to meet with a local group of environmental advocates who have helped their faith community respond to the climate challenge. Gather at the Kalamunda Uniting Church from 2.00pm to 3.30pm for an informal opportunity to hear what they’ve managed to do. Recently they worked together to achieve Certificates in Eco Church under the Five Leaf Eco Awards. RSVP to Ken or Elaine via arrccwa@arrcc.org.au to assist with catering, or to join via Zoom.
Wollaston Library
In February this year the Wollaston Theological Library officially opened. This event was attended by our past-Moderator, Rev Dr Ian Tozer, and Formation and Learning Culture Co-ordinator, Rev Dr Cathie Lambert. The library collection was moved from Murdoch University after the closure of the Theology program. It consists of books from both the Anglican and Uniting Church. The library is open Monday to Friday from 8am until 4pm. Everyone is very welcome to visit the library and browse the collection. You can also join the library, giving you borrowing rites for 20 items for a period of three weeks, for a fee of $50 per year. The library is found at Wollaston Theological College, 5 Wollaston Road, Mount Claremont. To find out more visit their website.
Australian Hymn Books Available
Bay Life Busselton has 50 copies of the Australian Hymn Book to give to any interested congregation. Please email Yvonne Robinson - socks@westnet.com.au to arrange delivery or pickup.
December
- Sunday 14 December. Third Sunday of Advent
- Sunday 14 December, 11.30am to 12.30am. Peace Pole Ceremony at Margaret River Uniting Church, Margaret River.
- Tuesday 16 December, 12.00pm to 5.00pm. Uniting Church Centre closed for staff Christmas Party.
- Sunday 21 December. Fourth Sunday of Advent
- Monday 22 December. Final News and Notes for 2025.
- Wednesday 24 December. Christmas Eve.
- Wednesday 24 December, 4.00pm. Uniting Church Centre closed until 9.00am Monday 5 January 2026.
- Thursday 25 December. Christmas Day
- Friday 26 December. Boxing Day Public Holiday.
January
- Thursday 1 January. New Years Day Public Holiday
- Sunday 25 January. Uniting Church Day of Mourning.
- Monday 26 January. Australia Day Public Holiday
February
- Wednesday 18 February. Ash Wednesday.
- Friday 20 February, 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Summer Spirit 2026 - Walking on Country at Lake Gwelup.
- Saturday 21 February, 9.00am to 5.00pm. Summer Spirit 2026 at All Saints Floreat Uniting Church, Floreat.
Week starting Sunday 14 December:
Geraldton Lighthouse Uniting Church
UCA Redress Ltd and the Protestant Christian Church in Bali
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Email Wendy at newsandnotes@wa.uca.org.au
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