UnitingWorld SundayA celebration of our global neighbours. UnitingWorld Sunday is an opportunity to learn more about the Uniting Church's global partners. and the work they do in the Pacific, Asia and Africa, transforming lives and communities for the better. This year's theme is Micah 6:8, "He has told you, O mortal, what is good, and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?" UnitingWorld Sunday is on the suggested date of 12 May, or at a time
that suits your church calendar. Resources will be available to download and use in your congregations. You can sign up to host here.
CIRCULAR by Good SammyCIRCULAR is a free slow fashion event hosted by Good Sammy Enterprises bringing together like-minded people, artists and businesses who believe in sustainable and ethical fashion. There will be an opportunity to shop preloved, handmade and vintage items along with sustainable workshops to participate in. Sunday 5 May from 10.00am to 3.00pm at the North
Perth Town Hall.
SEEDS NewsletterThe April edition of SEEDS is now available. SEEDS is the newsletter of the Commission for Education for Discipleship and Leadership (CEDAL).
You can read past editions of SEEDS and other newsletters of the Uniting Church WA on our website here.
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Uniting Climate ConferenceUniting Climate Conference: Faith in a Better Future is a chance to share mutual support and build common purpose in climate action. Saturday 11 May, 9.00am to 4.00pm (AEST) hosted by the Uniting Climate Action Network (UCAN) Online and in-person (Sydney) attendance options available.
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"What are the strands we need to weave and unweave?" - Uniting Church in Australia President-elect Rev Charissa Suli speaks about her chosen theme for the 17th Assembly and the coming triennium, "Threads of Love: Weaving Christ's Love Across Cultures and Boundaries" The Big Garage Sale - Star Street Uniting Church are holding a Big Garage Sale on Saturday 4 May from 8.00am to 1.00pm. You're invited to come along and grab a bargain in clothing, bric-a-brac, books, dvds and art as well as a crafts and bake sale, plants and a sausage sizzle! All proceeds from the event go to Star Street's emergency food relief program, which provides food to those in need in the local area. Messy Church Science and Faith Converse - a Messy Church Australia gathering with Rev Dr Dave Gregory from the UK and Australian Messy Church team members. Engaging all ages around the big questions of life: faith, the environment and science - 3 and 4 May at St Matthew's Anglican Church, Guildford. Hope and Empowerment in the Holy Land - Palestinian Christians in Australia are hosting this event with special guest Palestinian Christian Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh, from the University of Bethlehem. Friday 19 April, 6.00pm to 10.00pm at Walyalup Civic Centre, Council Chamber Room, Fremantle. Tickets $50. UFS & UCIF Introduction and Information
Session - Church Council Chairpersons, Treasurers and congregation representatives are invited to the Uniting Financial Services and Uniting Church Investment Fund Introduction and Information Session at Optus Stadium on Tuesday 23 April at 5.00pm. RSVP to Jane Brindley by 20 April jane.brindley@wa.uca.org.au Clinical Pastoral
Education - information about upcoming Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) courses with the Centre for Wellbeing and Sustainable Practice at RPH can be found here.
AprilMay - Friday 3 May. Uniting Church Centre closed
- Saturday 4 May, 8.00am to 1.00pm. The Big Garage Sale at Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle.
- Saturday 4 May, 9.00am to 2.00pm. Safe Church Awareness Training at Kingsway Methodist Church, Nedlands.
- Friday 10 May. Uniting Church Centre closed
- Thursday 16 May, 2.00pm to 4.00pm. All Saints Sing-Along at All Saints Floreat Uniting Church.
- Friday 17 May. Uniting Church Centre closed
- Sunday 19 May, 1.00pm to 4.00pm. Trek for Timor at Mount Pleasant Uniting Church.
- Friday 24 May. Uniting Church Centre closed
- Saturday 25 May, 9.00am to 12.30pm. Safe Church Refresher Workshop at Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle.
This week we pray for: Lay Preachers, PNEUMA, Uniting Church Adult Fellowship and Uniting Church Mission Fellowship
Synod of South Australia
Job opportunities with the Uniting Church WA Presbytery Minister: Mission
Expressions of interest are invited from members of the Uniting Church, either ordained or lay, for a full time position within the Presbytery of Western Australia (WA). The Presbytery Minister (Mission) will work with the Thrive Mission Committee and other staff of Presbytery to support and resource congregations and faith communities across WA to engage in worship, witness and service as the people of God in their communities.
Applications Close – 24 May 2024
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