News and events from the Uniting Church WA and beyond
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UnitingWA Cosy Toes Sock Appeal
Socks are the most requested item
at homelessness centres globally, and they’re in short supply.
Churches, schools and workplaces are invited to get involved in the appeal by collecting new socks for UnitingWA to distribute through their relief services. Information and toolkits available on the website or contact Annette Boyle for more information - annette.boyle@unitingwa.org.au
Ministry Expo 2023
Do you know someone who is looking for fulfilling work that spreads the Christian gospel of justice, love and hope? Bring them to the Expo! You will hear about pioneering ministries of the Uniting Church in Australia and meet people who have walked the path or who are currently in ministry formation. Come along to ask questions or just be inspired.
Friday 26 May, 7.00pm to 9.00pm at Star Street Uniting Church in Carlisle. Enquiries to candidates.ministry@wa.uca.org.au
Congregation Resources - Uniting for the Voice
Resources to show your support for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, including a printable banner design for churches and social media images, are available for congregations and individuals to download from the Uniting Church Assembly website
UnitingWorld Sunday - Sunday 7 May
UnitingWorld have launched a new initiative called UnitingWorld Sunday to help churches deepen relationships with our global partners and celebrate all that we do together. Congregations taking part will be provided with resources to help guide the day.
The suggested Sunday is 7 May 2023, but you can choose to set aside another day that suits your church’s calendar!
News
- New Ways in Godly Play - This workshop on Friday 2 June from 4.00pm to 7.00pm at Applecross Anglican Hall will be led by Reverend Brenton Prigge, who will explore the wide variety of ways that the Godly Play principles can be applied, and the wide variety of contexts where it is suitable.
- Uniting in Prayer - between the 28 May (Pentecost) and the 22 June (Uniting Church Anniversary) the ACT2 project are calling the whole Uniting Church to join in prayer. Find out more and sign up here.
- Uniting Generations Network have a gathering on Saturday 20 May from 9.00am to 12.00pm at Nedlands Uniting Church. Contact Julie Ridden for information julie.ridden@wa.uca.org.au
- Contextual Theology and Multicultural Ministry Intensive Weekend, presented by CEDAL, will be held on the weekend of 21 to 23 April 2023 at Mt Pleasant Uniting Church. Rev Dr Katalina Tahaafe-Williams will guide participants through a weekend of exploring what it means to be a multicultural church in 2023. Register here.
- The Monthly Congregation Mailout is being sent out from the Uniting Church Centre this week - look out for it in your church, school or agency letterbox!
Events
April
- Wednesday 12 April, 5.30pm. Act 2 Drop In online.
- Wednesday 12 April, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Wednesday 12 April, 6.00pm. Iftar Dinner at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Thursday 13 April, 12.30pm. Recitals at Ross - Euphonium Music at Uniting Church in the City, Ross Memorial, cnr Hay and Colin St, West Perth.
- Friday 14 April. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Sunday 16 April, 9.00am. Service of Conclusion for Rev David Kriel at Trinity North Uniting Church, St Stephen's School, 100 Doveridge Dve, Duncraig
- Sunday 16 April, 5.00pm, Social.Justice.Church Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Wednesday 19 April, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Friday 21 - Sunday 23 April. Contextual Theology and Multicultural Ministry Intensive Weekend at Mt Pleasant Uniting Church
- Friday 21 April, 1.00pm. Wesley at One at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Friday 21 April. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Monday 24 April. Term 2 first day.
- Tuesday 25 April. ANZAC Day Public Holiday.
- Wednesday 26 April, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Friday 28 April. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Thursday 28 April, 11.00am. Act 2 Drop In online.
- Sunday 30 April, 9.30am. Service of Conclusion for Rev Dr Ian Tozer at All Saints Floreat Uniting Church, 48-50 Berkeley Cresc, Floreat.
This week we pray for:
Lay Preachers, PNEUMA, Uniting Church Adult Fellowship and Uniting Church Mission Fellowship
Synod of South Australia
Books, resources and more to inspire, encourage and educate.
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Email Wendy at newsandnotes@wa.uca.org.au
