News and Notes 25 May 2026

Intercultural Workshop

Would you and your congregation like to discover ways to extend hospitality to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities or individuals near you?

The Presbytery of WA's Rural Network invites you to an Intercultural Workshop on Friday 19 June at St Stephen’s Applecross Uniting Church. The workshop, led by Rev Judy Sanderson and members of the Intercultural Network, will run from 2.00pm to 5.30pm.

This interactive workshop will include stories, Q&A, music, food, and activities. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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Gifts of Welcome and Care for Wyn Carr House

Wyn Carr House is a purpose-built transitional housing facility for older women, a group identified as one of the fastest-growing cohorts experiencing homelessness in Australia.

When members of the Wagin Uniting Patchwork group heard about the redevelopment of Uniting WA's Wyn Carr House in Fremantle as transitional accommodation for women over 55 experiencing homelessness, they found a practical way to contribute – handmade quilts to help women feel welcomed and cared for as they begin a new chapter in their lives.

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Request for Crafty Helpers

Does your congregation have a regular craft group? The Pastoral and Spiritual Care Team at Juniper are looking for craft groups to help them re-stock their Prayer Quilts and Pocket Hearts.

Many of the quilts and hearts are in kit form ready to be put together.

They would also love to hear from any Men's Shed groups who could make comfort palm crosses.

Juniper use these items to help comfort residents and their families particularly if they are at end of life.

If you would like to help out please contact David van Leen, Manager Pastoral and Spiritual Care at Juniper - david.vanleen@juniper.org.au

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Uniting Church WA Name Badges

Order Uniting Church WA name badges for you or your congregation from the Uniting Church Centre.

Orders by congregations and individuals can be made at any time. Please download and complete the order form for group orders.

Individual orders can be emailed to Wendy - communications@wa.uca.org.au

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WCC presidents Pentecost message: “The Holy Spirit Invites Reimagined Communities of Unity” (WCC)

The World Council of Churches presidents have published a Pentecost message entitled “The Holy Spirit Invites Reimagined Communities of Unity.” The message reminds us that we are called to life together. Read Article

Gathered for the Generations (UCA)

Children, families, youth, and young adult workers from across the Uniting Church came together in Melbourne for a meeting of the National Children & Families and Youth & Young Adult Coalition (NYCC). Read Article

A monkey made a moment, but Janet makes them everyday (Good Sammy)

As we near the end of National Volunteer Week our final volunteer spotlight is on Janet, who volunteers at our Willetton store! Her day recently included a soft toy monkey, a crying child and a simple act of kindness that, for her, was just another moment of making a small difference. Read More

Meet the social workers supporting TCP customers through life’s biggest decisions (Juniper)

By the time someone arrives at a Juniper residential Transition Care Program (TCP) site, they’ve already been through a lot of both physical and emotional pain. Juniper TCP social workers Megan West and Kesh Singh work with TCP customers every day, helping them and their families understand what’s possible, come to terms with what isn’t, and find a path forward. Read Article

All In for National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) runs from 27 May to 3 June each year. These dates commemorate two significant milestones - the 1967 Referendum (27 May), and the Mabo decision in the High Court (3 June). The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2026 is All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day. You can find the NRW WA program of events on the link below.

National Sorry Day
Tuesday 26 May 2026 is National Sorry Day, marking the 29th anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing them home report in 1997. There will be a Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country at Wellington Square, East Perth at the Stolen Generations Memorial starting at 10.30am. Find out more on the Bringing Them Home WA facebook page.

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Uniting in Prayer - 30 Days, 30 Voices, One Church in Prayer
From Pentecost Sunday on 24 May to the 49th Anniversary of the Uniting Church in Australia on 22 June, the Uniting Church is embarking on a shared season of national prayer. Over these thirty days, thirty voices from across the Church will come together. Each day, a new voice will lead us in prayer, as one body around a single, unifying question: “What does it mean to be woven together in Christ's love across cultures and boundaries?"
Congregations and individuals are invited to journey with the Uniting Church in this prayer series beginning on Pentecost Sunday. The President's prayer guide and information about the National prayer chain are now available on the Uniting in Prayer webpage.

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The work doesn't stop at a meal
Uniting WA's winter appeal shares Matt's story of experiencing homelessness after a violent home invasion and how he worked with Uniting to reach his path home. Read more on Matt's story here: More than a meal - Uniting WA

More Than a Meal

What's age got to do with it?
To help challenge age-based stereotypes and encourage meaningful conversations, Juniper is partnering with the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) to host a series of interactive workshops next month titled What’s age got to do with it?
Held across four Juniper locations on Thursday 4 June and Friday 5 June, the workshops are open to everyone interested in learning more about the impacts of age discrimination and how we can all help create a more inclusive society.

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May

Tuesday 26 May. Sorry Day.
Wednesday 27 May to 3 June. National Reconciliation Week.

June

Monday 1 June. WA Day Public Holiday. No News and Notes
Tuesday 2 June, 7.00pm to 8.30pm. Uniting Generations Network Meeting online via Zoom.
Friday 5 June, 1.00pm to 1.45pm. Wesley at One: Symbios Saxaphone Quartet at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
Friday 19 June, 2.00pm to 5.30pm. Intercultural Workshop at St Stephen's Uniting Church, Applecross.
Saturday 20 June, 9.00am to 4.00pm. Presbytery of WA Meeting at Rockingham Uniting Church, Waikiki.
Monday 22 June. 49th Anniversary of the Uniting Church in Australia.