News and events from the Uniting Church WA and beyond
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'What is Presbytery?' Updated Resource
The booklet 'What is Presbytery?' has now been updated following the June 2025 Presbytery of WA meeting.
What is Presbytery, and how does ours relate to the Uniting Church in Western Australia? This booklet answers these two questions and also introduces "key members" of our Presbytery team.
The revised booklet can be viewed and downloaded from our website - click below.
Intergenerational Church Workshop - 5 July
Want to know what intergenerational church is all about? Need some ideas for building an intergenerational church culture in your congregation?
All are welcome to an Intergenerational Church Workshop on Saturday 5 July from 9.00am to 12.00pm at All Saints Floreat Uniting Church.
This workshop is designed to get congregations on the path to planning what intergenerational church could be in their context.
Cost is $10 to cover morning tea and materials. Go to the event page for more information.
Uniting Generations NewsletterThe June 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 where you will find a range of Uniting Church WA newsletters.
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Uniting Church Name BadgeUniting Church WA name badges are available for congregations and individuals to order from the Uniting Church Centre. To purchase, please click on 'Order Badges' to download an order form and email your order to Wendy Hendry, Executive Officer, Communications at communications@wa.uca.org.au |
WCC Central Committee meets in South Africa (UCA)
The World Council of Churches (WCC) Central Committee closed its meeting on Tuesday after six days discerning together in Johannesburg, South Africa. Read Article
Marking 40 years of being a Multicultural Church (UCA)
Four decades after declaring itself a Multicultural Church, members of the Uniting Church gathered to celebrate, reflect and reimagine. Read Article
From Cans to Community: Why our customers keep coming back (Good Sammy)
At Good Sammy’s Containers for Change, we meet many regular customers who care deeply about the environment and love being part of something that gives back to the community. Read Article
Mark your calendars for the 2025 Ageing Well Expo (Juniper)
The annual Ageing Well Expo is back on Friday 11 July and Saturday July from 9.30am to 4.00pm with fun, entertainment and loads of advice to help you age well. Read Article
- National Redress Scheme Fact Sheets - Uniting Church Australia Redress Limited has published fact sheets relating to the National Redress Scheme (the Scheme) which has been operating since 2018. The closing date for applications is 30 June 2027. After 30 June 2027 people who have experienced sexual abuse as a child in an institution will not be able to apply for redress under the National Redress Scheme.
The fact sheets, which will be sent to congregations in the July monthly mailout, provide information on how to access the scheme for support, to obtain more information, or for assistance to make an application. This information is also available on the Scheme’s website - https://www.nationalredress.gov.au/
The Uniting Church encourages people who may be eligible to apply for redress to contact the Scheme confidentially on1800 737 377 or contact a support service.
Anyone who has received redress and has accepted the offer of a Direct Personal Response from the Uniting Church and is ready to proceed is encouraged to contact Uniting Church Australia Redress Limited on 1800 411 739 or by email info@redress.uca.org.au - Kalamunda Market Day - The next Market Day is on Saturday, 5 July, from 9.00am to 12.00pm. For the months of June and July you can enjoy a cup of soup with crusty bread. Morning Teas will be available and our usual stalls with cakes, crafts, jams, plants and books will be ready to tempt you. Come along and enjoy the fellowship.
- Safe Church Awareness Workshop - There will be a Safe Church Awareness Workshop taking place on Saturday 19 July from 9.00am to 2.00pm at St Aidan’s Uniting Church, 26 Princess Rd, Claremont, WA. For further information or to register by 15 July please contact Kerry Shields, Administrative Support Officer, Culture of Safety on cultureofsafety@wa.uca.org.au
July
- Friday 4 July, 1.00pm. Wesley at One: Don Candy at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Saturday 5 July, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Intergenerational Church Workshop at All Saints Floreat Uniting Church, Floreat.
- Saturday 5 July, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Kalamunda Market Day at Kalamunda Uniting Church.
- Sunday 6 July to Sunday 13 July - NAIDOC Week 2025 - The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.
- Friday 18 July, 1.00pm. Wesley at One: Romantic Contrasts at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Saturday 19 July, 9.00am to 2.00pm. Safe Church Awareness Workshop at St Aidan's Uniting Church, Claremont.
- Monday 21 July. No News and Notes.
- Tuesday 22 July, 9.30am to 2.00pm. Pioneer Ministry in New Housing Areas - Bunbury Seminar at St Augustine Uniting Church, Bunbury.
- Thursday 24 July, 9.30am to 2.00pm. Pioneer Ministry in New Housing Areas - Guildford Seminar at St Matthews Anglican Church, Guildford.
- Friday 25 July, 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Formation Focus Week Friday Gathering at Mount Pleasant Uniting Church, Mount Pleasant.
- Saturday 26 July, 10.00am to 1.00pm. Social Justice Hive Gathering at Uniting WA, Aberdeen St, Perth.
- Monday 28 July. No News and Notes.
This week we pray for:
Central Wheatbelt group (Tammin and Trayning Uniting Churches) Dowerin and Kalgoorlie-Boulder Uniting Churches
Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress
Job opportunities in the Uniting Church WA
HR & Payroll Officer
The Uniting Church in the City is seeking a part-time HR & Payroll Officer. For information about the position and to apply visit the SEEK listing.
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