President's Conference 2027 - Held Together

A gathering for young adults aged 18-35 co-led with the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress.

The Uniting Church in Australia President's Conference Held Together is a four-day gathering of young adults across Australia taking place from 21 to 24 January 2027 at Merroo Christian Centre in Kurrajong, NSW. 

"Bringing together diverse cultures, communities and stories through faith, worship, learning and connection, the event will create space for spiritual renewal, intercultural engagement and First Nations leadership and perspectives."

Early bird registration is now available!

Save the Date - Trek for Timor South West

Raise funds while enjoying a Sunday afternoon walk in the Crooked Brook Forest in the Ferguson Valley.

The International Partnerships and Development Commission (IPDC) are supporting this fun, family friendly event on Sunday 4 October 2026, raising money for the Mobile Health Clinic run by our Synod partners, Fundaҫou Lafaek Diak, The Good Crocodile Foundation, in East Timor.

Get together with friends, family, your dog or go solo and show your support for our partners in East Timor. Four walk options are available to choose from.
Registration is $20 (+bf) Donations are also greatly appreciated. 

Call for Volunteers - UCA Fremantle Fijian National Conference

Be part of one of the largest Uniting Church events hosted in Western Australia in more than 15 years!

The Uniting Church in Australia Fijian National Conference will bring more than 600 delegates from across Australia to Fremantle from 1 - 4 October 2026, gathering for worship, fellowship, learning and celebration at the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle and the Fremantle Italian Club.

We're seeking volunteers from across the Uniting Church to help in a variety of roles.  Whether you can assist for a few hours or several days, there's a role to suit your skills and abilities.
Click below to learn more and complete and submit the Volunteer Expression of Interest Form by 1 September 2026.

A Great Open Day at Good Sammy HQ

Thanks to the team at Good Sammy Enterprises for a great open day for our Uniting Church WA community!

Good Sammy CEO Kane Blackman gave a presentation on recent developments and shared about the many ways they strive to live out their mission to provide meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability in WA. 

Following the talk we were given a personalised tour behind the scenes of the facilities, gaining further insight into the many ways Good Sammy are contributing to the circular economy and reaching their net zero targets through sustainability practices and initiatives. 

It was encouraging to see people from a variety of congregations come along to learn more about our agency. 

Click over to our Facebook or LinkedIn pages for photos from the day.

Quiz Night Success!

The third annual International Partnerships and Development Commission (IPDC) Quiz Night was held on Saturday 15 August at All Saints Floreat Uniting Church.

Laughter, friendly competition and community spirit were on full display at the third annual IPDC Quiz Night, as people gathered from across Uniting Church WA to enjoy an evening of fellowship while supporting an important cause.

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