News and Notes 19 May 2025

Statement on Palestine

In this season of Easter, Uniting Church in Australia President Rev Charissa Suli has released a public statement affirming the solidarity of the Uniting Church with the suffering people of Palestine.

"As President of the Uniting Church in Australia, I am compelled to speak with moral clarity, compassion, and a heart broken open by the suffering we are witnessing. We cannot remain silent while bodies are crushed by bombs, children starve, and our Palestinian siblings in Christ fear for their very existence. If we do not speak, even the stones will cry out."

Along with the statement, the UCA Assembly have provided a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document and a Liturgy of Lament for Gaza which can be used in worship.

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Uniting WA Winter Appeal

Tranby Engagement Hub is a place of connection and hope for roughly 300 West Australians experiencing homelessness every day.

Uniting WA's Tranby Engagement Hub is open 7 days a week, 365 days per year. On average, there are 300 daily presentations at Tranby and up to 400 on some days. For people who have spent the night sleeping rough, Tranby is a welcoming place for a home-cooked meal and a hot shower, and so much more.

The line for support at Tranby is out the door.

Your donation to the Winter Appeal will help Uniting WA continue their work supporting the most vulnerable members of our community.

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New life for Port Hedland church

The Uniting Church in Port Hedland is being refreshed and made ready for a worshipping community to breathe new life into the buildings!

Read the story so far of the Hedland Fijian Uniting Church, and the planned opening and dedication of the worship centre for the faith community in Port Hedland on 28 June.

Story first published in the April 2025 edition of Revive magazine.

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Uniting Church Name Badges

Uniting Church WA name badges are available for congregations and individuals to order from the Uniting Church Centre.

These badges measure 76mm x 25mm and attach themselves to your clothing via a magnet (or pin by request).

To purchase, please click on 'Order Badges' to download an order form Please email completed form to Wendy Hendry, Executive Officer, Communications at communications@wa.uca.org.au

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Revive - August 2025

The August 2025 edition of Revive magazine is currently in the planning stages and submissions from congregations are invited for consideration by the editor.

If your congregation or faith community has 'short news' story idea you think may be of interest to the wider church please contact Wendy Hendry at revive@wa.uca.org.au by 13 June.

Please note, selection and publishing of articles is at the discretion of the editor.

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Calls for Expressions of Interest: Assembly Pride Circle (UCA)

The Assembly Standing Committee has resolved to form an Assembly Circle of Interest for LGBTIQA+ members and allies to work together. Expressions of Interest are now invited for the role of Circle Advocate and for members of the Panel. Read Article

Pray for peace in India and Pakistan (UnitingWorld)

UnitingWorld and the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) are calling on UCA members to pray for peace as tensions rise dramatically between India and Pakistan, deeply impacting the lives of people living in border communities. Read Article

Sorry Day 2025 - Sorry Day is an annual day of commemoration and remembrance of all those who have been impacted by the government policies of forcible removal that have resulted in the Stolen Generations. Find out more about Sorry Day here. Bringing Them Home WA and Yokai invite you to Sorry Day commemorations on Monday 26 May at the Stolen Generations Memorial, Moort-ak Waardiny, Wellington Square, East Perth. Click on the link for details and to register your attendance.
Uniting Aid Volunteers Needed - Uniting Aid are looking for regular volunteers to work one day per week or once every two weeks. Tuesdays or Fridays from 8.30am-12.00pm at Uniting Aid, Emergency Relief Centre, Nollamara. Assisting in a role suited to the person - such as op shop assistants, sorting room, pantry or front reception person. Any help appreciated. If you are interested please phone Bonnie on 93443840.
Children in Prayer - Creating space for children to encounter God through prayer. This combined churches event is for children in years 1 - 6 and their parents. Saturday 28 June, 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Morling College, Vose Campus, Bentley. Click on link to find out more and register.
ARRCC National AGM - The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) AGM will be on Wednesday 28 May from 5.00pm (AWST) online via Zoom. As well as outlining the extensive work done by volunteers from many faith perspectives in conjunction with ARRCC, this meeting will hear from Glen Klatovsky who will give further ideas about how a spiritually based network can contribute to community awareness in this important area. For login details please contact Ken Devereux via arrccwa@arrcc.org.au Membership to ARRCC is invited but is not required to tune into this national event.
Uniting Church Polity and Ethos Workshop - The Uniting Centre for Education and Formation present a Uniting Church Polity and Ethos Workshop on Saturday 14 June, 9.00am to 12.30pm at Leeming Uniting Church, 66 Farrington Rd, Leeming. This workshop provides an overview of how the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) is structured and operates to fulfil its calling to be the church in our time and place. The session will focus particularly on the councils and ministries within the UCA. Register by 5 June – RSVP: PA.Education@wa.uca.org.au Registrations are important, as there will be some preparation required before the session.
Celebration Service – To celebrate the 195th anniversary of the first Methodist service in Perth there will be a Celebration Service on Sunday 1 June at 3.00pm at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth, with the Uniting Church WA community all welcome to attend. We will be joined by Uniting Church in Australia President Rev Charissa Suli who will also preach at the service. A celebratory reception will follow.
Family Movie Night - Maylands - Mt Lawley Uniting Church invites you to a Family Movie Night on Friday 23 May starting at 5.30pm. The free movie screening will be 'Ratatouille', and there will be a pizza dinner, popcorn and icecream provided.

May

Friday 23 May, 5.30pm. Family Movie Night at Maylands-Mt Lawley Uniting Church.
Saturday 24 May, 9.00am to 2.00pm. Practical Covenanting Busy Bee at Beananging Kwuurt Institute, Queens Park.
Saturday 24 May, 11.30am to 12.30pm. Community Pets Thanksgiving and BBQ at Rockingham Uniting Church.
Saturday 24 May, 9.30am to 11.30am. Uniting Generations Network Meeting at All Saints Floreat Uniting Church.
Monday 26 May, 11.00am to 2.00pm. Sorry Day 2025 at Wellington Square, East Perth.
Tuesday 27 May to Tuesday 3 June. National Reconciliation Week: From Now to Next.
Thursday 29 May, 10.30am to 1.00pm. Retired Ministers Fellowship at Willetton Uniting Church.
Saturday 31 May, 1.00pm. 185 Years of Methodism in South Perth starting at Coode Street Jetty, South Perth.