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Net-Zero Roundtable #2
Calling all climate champions across the Uniting Church!
The 17th Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia in July 2024 resolved to continue the work of the Net Zero Emissions Steering Group to resource and encourage the whole Church to move towards zero emissions by 2040.
Climate champions across the church are invited to be a part of the Assembly's second online national Net-Zero roundtable, on Wednesday 26 February, 1.00pm to 3.00pm (AWST). Save the date and register for the zoom here.
Uniting WA Christmas Appeal
Make a difference this Christmas
Uniting WA's foster care service is a little bit different. Like most foster care services, Uniting WA’s carers step in to provide a safe and nurturing home when children can’t stay with their biological families. Unlike some other services, the children in their care have more complex support needs due to illness, disability and trauma.
This service is Specialised Foster Care.
Uniting WA want to see every child reach their full potential – and with the support of a caring community – we can help them thrive.
This Christmas Uniting WA will have twice as many children in their care. This means they need your support now more than ever.
10 Christmas Gifts That Don't Cost the Planet
Each year, Christmas fuels a massive surge in global consumption and our planet is paying the price.
We buy more, travel more, and produce nearly 30% more waste than at any other time of the year.
Thankfully there are changes we can make!
UnitingWorld have put together a helpful list of alternate Christmas gifts suggestions that still show our loved ones that we care, and reduces the surge in consumption that happens during this festive season.
Happy 75th Birthday Juniper
Celebrating 75 years of caring for older Western Australians is a big achievement, and we congratulate Juniper on reaching this incredible milestone today.
The Juniper story started in 1949 with the opening of Hardey Lodge in Mt Lawley, caring for vulnerable older women widowed by the second World War. That sense of purpose to support others continues today.
Click on the article link to read more and view a video celebrating this milestone.
Fellowship Newslink
December 2024 Edition Out Now!
The December 2024 Uniting Church Adult Fellowship WA Newslink magazine is now available.
Printed copies have been sent through the UCWA Monthly Congregation Mailout.
You can also view Newslink online on the Uniting Church Adult Fellowship page of our website.
November SEEDSNovember SEEDS is out now! SEEDS is the monthly newsletter from the Uniting Centre for Education and Formation. The latest edition is out now and available on our website. If you would like to subscribe directly you can email Mahshid Zadeh, Administration Assistant - mahshid.zadeh@wa.uca.org.au |
Advent & Christmas Services Event CalendarCongregations and Faith Communities have the opportunity to add their Advent and Christmas services and events to the Uniting Church WA Christmas Events calendar. |
- WCC advocates for justice-driven climate action at COP29 (WCC) - The World Council of Churches (WCC) is bringing a strong moral voice to COP29, the United Nations climate change conference, taking place 11-22 November in Baku, Azerbaijan. At this pivotal gathering, the WCC will champion justice-centered climate action, calling for meaningful climate finance, protection for communities most affected by climate change, and a swift transition away from fossil fuels.
- A Loving Community of Christ? (UCA) - Assembly General Secretary Andrew Johnson offers the second reflection in a series based on his speech to the 17th Assembly in July.
"Climate justice is a theological imperative" (UCA) - Uniting Church President Rev Charissa Suli shares the sermon she preached at a WCC ecumenical prayer service ahead of COP29.
Retired Ministers Fellowship - The next meeting of the Retired Ministers Fellowship will be on Tuesday 19 November, 10.30am at Trinity College UWA, Hampden Rd, Nedlands. The meeting will be in The Fellows room on the first floor, there is a lift available. The speaker will be the WA Synod General Secretary, Rev Dr Andrew Williams.
Trinity North Uniting Church - Surplus Items - With the impending sale of the Wandoo Rd (Duncraig church) site, Trinity North UC has now consolidated all its activities to the church building in Greenwood. There are items that are surplus to requirements available at the Wandoo Rd church building. It is intended to hold a garage sale early in 2025. However, congregations are being offered a chance to acquire items prior to the garage sale. If any congregations has a need for items that make a church useable, please get in touch with Bob Hunt on 0428006166 after 16 November 2024. The items include furniture, decor, office supplies, and much more. Payment will be by donation.
November
- Tuesday 19 November. Retired Ministers Fellowship at Trinity College, Nedlands.
- Wednesday 27 November, 2.00pm. Celebrating 75 years of Juniper at Noranda Uniting Church.
- Saturday 30 November, 9.30am to 2.30pm. Formation for All Day at Glen Forrest Uniting Church.
- Saturday 30 November, 10.30am to 1.30pm. Community Christmas Fair at Nedlands Uniting Church.
December
- Sunday 1 December, 9.30am to 11.00am. Wembley Downs Uniting Church 50th Anniversary, at Wembley Downs Uniting Church.
- Friday 6 December, 1.00pm. Wesley at One: Classical Swoon, at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Tuesday 24 December, 1.00pm. Christmas Eve - Uniting Church Centre closed for Christmas break until Thursday 2 January 2025.
- Wednesday 25 December. Christmas Day
- Thursday 26 December. Boxing Day public holiday.
This week we pray for:
Narrogin and Cuballing Faith Communities, the Wagin Group (Darkan, Dumbleyung and Wagin Uniting Churches)
The Church of North India
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