Pancake Day, West Timor Partnership, Safe Church and more!
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Pancake Day
Shrove Tuesday is just around the corner (17 Feb)! Will you be flipping for a cause this year?
Uniting WA are inviting congregations to take part in a Pancake Day fundraising event this year by hosting or supporting a simple pancake event within your community. Your participation would not only bring joy and connection to your community, but also play a meaningful role in supporting people experiencing homelessness.
You can host your event on Pancake Day / Shrove Tuesday, or any time until the end of March.
Find out more, download an event guide and some resources to help advertise your event on the Uniting WA website here.
Are you planning a Pancake Day event? We'd love to hear about it - email communications@wa.uca.org.au
West Timor Partnership
The West Timor partnership is one of the three currently supported by the WA Synod’s International Partnerships and Development Commission (IPDC).
Nedlands Uniting Church have led the partnership with the Universitas Kristen Artha Wacana, Christian University in Kupang, West Timor for over 12 years. The project has provided scholarships for students who would otherwise be unable to afford University.
Nedlands Uniting Church are hosting three staff members from the University in mid March. At a breakfast on 14 March there will be an opportunity to hear from the staff as they share personal insights about the University, scholarship recipients and life in West Timor.
Congregation Update FormHave any of your congregation or church council details changed recently? If your Congregation or Faith Community have made changes to your Church Council members, elected members to Presbytery, and any change in contact details for the Congregation or Faith Community itself you are invited to use the online form on our website to let us know. |
Safe Church Awareness WorkshopA Safe Church Awareness Workshop will be held on Saturday 18 April at Bay Life Uniting Church in Busselton. All ministers, pastors, church leaders, volunteers, members of congregations and those involved in community services are welcome and urged to attend. Refreshments will be provided. Date - 18 April 2026 |
The 2026-31 Strategy: Second Strategic Goal explained (UCA)
As the Assembly launches its new five-year strategy, General Secretary Andrew Johnson introduces the Strategic Goals – in this article, the second called Thriving Communities Read Article
UnitingCare Australia champions COTA research exposing rising poverty among older Australians (UnitingCare)
UnitingCare Australia has welcomed COTA Australia’s State of the Older Nation report, released on 4 February 2026, exposing harmful stereotypes about older Australians—particularly the misconception that all older people are wealthy—when the lived experience for many is one of poverty, loneliness and age discrimination. Read Article
Rob Floyd to step down from Frontier Services (UCA)
After almost three years as National Director of Frontier Services, Rob Floyd has announced he will step down from the role following the next Board meeting on 31 March. Read Article
Celebrating the leadership of Board member Chris Walker (Good Sammy)
Good Sammy is proud to acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding contribution of Chris Walker, who has concluded ten years of dedicated service on the Good Sammy Enterprises Board. Read Article
Lent and Easter Event Calendar 2026
If you would like your Lent or Easter events and services advertised on our dedicated event calendar, including Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday, services please send the details to Wendy - website@wa.uca.org.au
Vaka 2026: Journeying Together for the Common Good
Vaka 2026 is a national foundations training in community organising, developed with the NSW Community Alliance, the National Assembly, the Uniting Climate Action Network, and the IAF Pacific. The event takes place on 25 to 27 February at the Centre for Ministry, Parramatta. It provides an opportunity for Church leaders to be upskilled in community advocacy and action related to Climate Change. If you’re located outside NSW or the ACT and would like to attend but travel costs are an issue, email the Assembly as they may be able to assist.
Updated Version of Combined Basis of Union, Constitution and Regulations
The book containing the Basis of Union, Constitution, Regulations, Covenanting Statement, Manual for Meetings and Code of Ethics is available as a PDF on Assembly's Uhub as a free download.
UCAN: Uniting Climate Action Network
Putting faith into practice, coming together as faith-based advocates for climate action. Connect with eastern states Uniting Church Climate Champions via the online community of practice (OCoP) on Thursday 19 February from 4.00pm to 5.30pm (AWST). Email advocacy@uniting.org to request the link.
February
- Saturday 14 February, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Treasure Market at Maylands Mt Lawley Uniting Church, Maylands.
- Tuesday 17 February. Shrove Tuesday.
- 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.
March
- Monday 2 March. Labour Day Public Holiday
- Saturday 7 March, 9.00am to 2.00pm. Safe Church Awareness Workshop at South Perth Uniting Church, South Perth.
- Wednesday 11 March, 6.30pm. Uniting Generations Network Meeting online via Zoom.
- Saturday 14 March, 8.00am. West Timor Partnership Breakfast at Nedlands Uniting Church, Nedlands.
- Saturday 21 March, 9.00am to 4.00pm. Presbytery of WA Meeting at Maylands-Mt Lawley Uniting Church, Maylands.
- Friday 27 March, 6.00pm. Way of the Cross Art Exhibition Opening at Margaret River Uniting Church, Margaret River.
Week starting Sunday 15 February 2026:
Emmaus Walks, Kairos Prison Walks and Chrysalis Flights
Trinity Residential College and the China Christian Council
Job opportunities in the Uniting Church WA Community
Administration Officer - Uniting Aid
The Board of Uniting Aid is seeking applicants for the paid position of Administration Officer at Uniting Aid in Nollamara. The job is part-time (14 hours per week). If you are interested in this support position, or know someone who might be suitable for this vacancy, please contact Neville Blesing, Chair of the Board on 0413456365 or send in your application details by email to nevilleblesing@people.net.au
Applications close - Monday 16 February 2026
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
Ministry Opportunities
There are currently a range of ministry opportunities available in the Uniting Church WA.
- Lead Minister / Pastor - The Billabong
- Ministry Placement - Wagin Group of Congregations
- Ministry Placement - Lighthouse Geraldton
- Presbytery Minister (Pastoral)
Go to our website to find out more about these positions.
Do you have an event to share with the wider church?
Email Wendy at newsandnotes@wa.uca.org.au
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