News and Notes 10 November 2025

Summer Spirit 2026 - Registrations Open!

Summer Spirit 2026 - Walking together, Covenanting together - is taking place on 20 & 21 February 2026. Early Bird registrations are now open!

Summer Spirit 2026 is an annual event of the Uniting Church WA's Uniting Centre for Education and Formation, offering an enriching program designed to inspire, educate, and engage.
Our 2026 theme is 'Walking together, Covenanting together'.

The program will include 'Walking on Country' around Lake Gwelup with Len Yarran on the Friday evening, learning about the history of Covenanting from keynote speaker Rev Ken Sumner on the Saturday, along with elective sessions and community sharing.

Put the dates in your diary now and let us walk and covenant together!
Early bird registration is now open. Click below to find out more.

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Fellowship Newslink - December 2025

The December 2025 edition of Fellowship Newslink is out now.

Newslink is the magazine of the Uniting Church Adult Fellowship WA. Printed copies are being sent out to congregations and subscribers this week via our congregation mailout. The digital version can be viewed online by clicking the link below.

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Advent Think Tank - Re-Centering Ourselves in the Story

The Uniting Centre for Education and Formation (UCEF) recently hosted an Advent and Christmas Think Tank event, with guest speaker Dr Meg Warner, Principal of Wollaston Theological College and Old Testament scholar.

The Think Tank brought together worship leaders and preachers from across our church for a morning of reflection, learning, and sharing ideas as we get ready for the Advent season. It was a great chance to re-centre ourselves in the story we’re preparing to proclaim.

You can read about this event on our website.

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5 minutes with...John Berger

In our latest installment of our regular Revive column '5 minutes with...' we get to know John Berger.

As the Executive Officer: Caring Agencies for the Uniting Church WA, John seeks to act as a link between the agencies and the broader Uniting Church in the WA Synod.

Click on the article to take 5 minutes with John!

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Uniting Church Name Badges

Uniting Church WA name badges are available for congregations and individuals to order from the Uniting Church Centre.

Orders by congregations and individuals can be made at any time. Please download and complete the order form for group orders. Individual orders can be emailed to Wendy - communications@wa.uca.org.au

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WCC calls COP30 a "kairos moment" for climate transformation (WCC)

As the world's largest climate gathering opens in the Amazon on 10 November, the World Council of Churches (WCC) says this location creates an unprecedented "kairos moment" - a decisive time demanding response. Read Article

Bill shares spiritual story with new project (Juniper)

The latest woodworking project by Juniper Rowethorpe Retirement Living Village resident Bill Henshall is set to go statewide. Read Article

To stay is to love: mission as God's wounded love (UCA)

Following the World Communion of Reformed Churches General Council two weeks ago, and inspired by the reflections of Rev Dr Allan Boesak, Uniting Church President-elect Rev Dr Paul Goh reflects on love, perseverance and solidarity. Read Article

Celebrating Good Sammy's 2025 graduates (Good Sammy)

Good Sammy is incredibly proud to celebrate the achievements of its 2025 graduates from employment and training programs. Read Article

Update from the National Commission for Governance, Resourcing and Administration
In this new video, Chair of the Commission for Governance, Resourcing and Administration Rev David Fotheringham gives an update on the work of the Commission which is now underway.

ARRCC WA Prayers and Meditations for the Earth & COP30
Australian Religious Response to Climate Change WA (ARRCC WA) warmly invite people to join online for daily prayer and meditation during COP30, 10 to 21 November at 9.00am (AWST) whenever you can for a shared time of reflection, gratitude, and spiritual unity — offering prayers and meditations for the healing of our planet and inspiring just and sustainable outcomes for all. Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/93721160754?pwd=pMsLGwd0oLorhQLjSKZPSy4EMjKHuR.1
Meeting ID: 937 2116 0754. Passcode: 960595

Music Resources Available
Rev Chris Crause has written new lyrics to well known tunes and made them available as downloadable Powerpoint slides from the Noranda Uniting Church website. There are some that are suitable for Advent and Christmas. Chris has offered them to the church for use in worship and hopes they might help those who are looking for variety and yet want to use very well-known and well-loved tunes.

Wesley at One Recital - Students of Liszt
Uniting Church in the City invite you to the next 'Wesley at One' recital 𝑆𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝐿𝑖𝑠𝑧𝑡: 𝐹𝑜𝑟𝑔𝑜𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑛 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐺𝑜𝑙𝑑𝑒𝑛 𝐴𝑔𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑃𝑖𝑎𝑛𝑜 featuring beautiful music from Dr Nicholas Williams (piano). The recital begins at 1.00pm on Friday 21 November at Wesley Uniting Church, on the corner of William and Hay Streets, Perth. Bring along your lunch and enjoy some beautiful music in a peaceful sanctuary.

Pride Church Service @ All Saints Floreat UC
All Saints Floreat Uniting Church invite you to their Pride Church Service at 9.30am on Sunday 16 November. All are welcome to join us for this service celebrating that we were created in the image of the Divine and we do that best by being unapologetically ourselves and becoming the people God called us to be: authentic, whole, complex, and made to love.

November

Tuesday 11 November, 4.00pm. UnitingWA Annual Public Meeting at Enclave, 236 Lord Street, Perth,
Friday 14 November, 10.00am. Caring Hands Cuppa for Dementia at NorthWay Uniting Church, Beldon.
Friday 14 November, 4.00pm to 8.00pm. Trinity North Twilight Fair at Trinity North Uniting Church, Greenwood.
Saturday 15 November, 8.00am to 1.00pm. The Big Garage Sale at Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle.
Saturday 15 November, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Treasure Market at Maylands-Mt Lawley Uniting Church, Maylands.
Wednesday 19 November, 2.00pm. Mini Concert and Afternoon Tea to Celebrate Seniors at St Peter and Emmaus Church, Joondanna.
Friday 21 November, 1.00pm. Wesley at One: Students of Liszt at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
Friday 21 November, 5.30pm to 8.00pm. Family Movie Night at Maylands-Mt Lawley Uniting Church, Maylands
Saturday 22 November, 10.00am to 11.30am. Lay Preacher Gathering at Secret Garden Cafe, 64 Angelo St, South Perth.
Wednesday 26 November, 9.30am to 3.30pm. Ministers and Pastors Retreat Day at Nathanael's Rest Retreat Centre, Mundaring.
Sunday 30 November. First Sunday of Advent