Moderator's Christmas and Pastoral messages, Summer Spirit 26, Christmas closure and more!
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Moderator's Christmas Message
Uniting Church WA Moderator Rev David Jackson brings a Christmas message to the Uniting Church community for the 2025 season.
You can view the video message on our website and are welcome to share in your congregations and communities.
A transcript of the message is also available to download.
“May you discover within yourselves the capacity for generosity and the commitment to peace and justice for all this Christmas.”
Thanks to Uniting Church in the City for the use of Wesley Uniting Church for filming, and to Rev Don Dowling for editing assistance.
Pastoral Message from the Moderator - Bondi Tragedy
Uniting Church WA Moderator Rev David Jackson has expressed his deep sadness at the tragic attack at Bondi Beach, which occurred during a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday 14 December 2025.
The Uniting Church WA stands with the Jewish community as they mourn loved members of their community who have died and the many who are injured and many others traumatised by these events.
There is no place in our society for such hatred and violence.
The pastoral message and prayer can be found on our website.
Summer Spirit 2026 - Walking Together, Covenanting Together
Join us as we listen to stories of this land, the journey of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Congress, and the Covenant that calls us to walk together.
Created in consultation with local Congress leaders, Summer Spirit 2026 will be an opportunity to grow in understanding and take steps towards reconciliation – together.
- Friday 20 February (evening) -Lake Gwelup
- Saturday 21 February (day) - All Saints Floreat Uniting Church
Early Bird Registration pricing available until 30 December 2025.
Whether you’re a church leader, a lay preacher, or a Christian seeking deeper engagement with your faith, this event is for you!
Christmas Closure Notice
Uniting Church Centre Christmas closure times.
Please note that the Uniting Church Centre, 85-89 Edward St, Perth will be closed for the Christmas break from 1.00pm Wednesday 24 December 2025, re-opening again in the new year on Monday 5 January 2026 from 9.00am.
News and Notes will resume on Monday 19 January 2026.
We wish our Uniting Church WA staff, volunteers and community a safe and happy Christmas!
SEEDS NewsletterThe December edition of SEEDS is out now! SEEDS is the newsletter of the Uniting Centre for Education and Formation (UCEF). You can view current and past editions of SEEDS on our website here |
Uniting Generations NewsletterThe December edition of Uniting Generations News is out now! Check your inbox if you're on the mailing list, or you can read it on our website Newsletters page here where you will find a range of Uniting Church WA newsletters. Find out more about the Uniting Generations Network here. |
Walking the Path of Peace (UCA)
When Emelia Haskey walks into the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok next month, she will carry with her the prayers, hopes and convictions of her Uniting Church community. Read Article
Celebrating 70 years at St David’s (Juniper)
Juniper St David’s has marked a remarkable milestone, celebrating 70 years of care and community in the heart of Mount Lawley. Read Article
Prayer wall for victims of Bondi attack (UCA)
The Uniting Church in Australia have collated prayers from Uniting Church and ecumenical communities for our brothers and sisters in the Jewish communities that have been affected by the tragedy of the Bondi mass shooting.
Everything in Common Gift Catalogue
UnitingWorld's Everything in Common Gift Catalogue is full of gifts that fight poverty and build hope through the power of shared generosity. Every card represents a real, practical way to help families overcome poverty and create a more secure future.
Browse the full range online where you can order e-cards or print-at-home options today.
Uniting WA Christmas Appeal
This Christmas, thousands of West Australians will turn to Uniting WA for support. Your gift can help connect vulnerable people to critical services this Christmas.
Can you help Trace an Object?
The Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) is releasing a new round of images in the ‘Stop Child Abuse – Trace an Object’ initiative. This initiative gives everyday Australians an opportunity to provide information that can help them identify victims of online child sexual exploitation. The Uniting Church WA Culture of Safety team would like to bring this to your attention as part of their ongoing campaign against targeted and predatory forms of child sexual abuse. Can you help recognise these objects and locations? Click on the link to find out more.
December
- Monday 22 December. Final News and Notes for 2025.
- Wednesday 24 December. Christmas Eve.
- Wednesday 24 December, 1.00pm. 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
- Monday 5 January, 9.00am. Uniting Church Centre re-opens.
- Monday 19 January. News and Notes returns for 2026
- 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 28 December:
NorthWay and Trinity North Uniting Churches
Juniper Aged Care
Job opportunities in the Uniting Church WA
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 - 20 February 2026
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