More than 100 religious leaders call for permanent ceasefire in GazaUniting Church President Rev Sharon Hollis, three Uniting Church Moderators and several other senior Uniting Church leaders are among 106 signatories to an Open Letter by religious leaders across the country calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. “The war is inflicting immense pain and suffering to Israeli and Palestinian communities across the globe,
including Australia,” said Rev Hollis.
This is my Uniting Church - St Martin's FoothillsThe congregation of St Martin's Foothills Uniting Church features this week in the UCA Assembly series 'This is my Uniting Church'. Read more about the history, journey and life of this church community that embraces a ministry of hospitality.
Messy Church - Science & Faith ConverseMessy 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. For further information go to the Messy Church Australia website
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Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry - Leader courseFundamentals of Transitional Ministry is a 3-day program designed to give participants an introduction to the key concepts and practices of ministering in times of transition. This training takes place online via Zoom on 1, 8 and 15 May. The course is presented by the Vital Leadership team of the Uniting Church Synod of NSW/ACT.
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News & Information WCC condemns killing of aid workers in Gaza - "World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay condemned the killing of aid workers in
Gaza, and extended condolences to the families and friends who are in shock and mourning upon hearing the news that an Israeli airstrike killed seven people working for World Central Kitchen." Paving the way to improved child wellbeing - UnitingCare Australia, in collaboration with the UnitingCare network and the University of Canberra, have launched the third Child Social Exclusion Index Report (CSE), shedding light on the experiences of some 880,000 children under the age of 15 experiencing social exclusion across Australia. Breaking bread, forging friendships - Rebecca Beisler from the UCA Assembly Communications team shares the experience of attending an Iftar meal at the home of a Muslim family on Easter Sunday. Disability Awareness Training - Good Sammy Enterprises are offering a free Disability Awareness Training session on Monday 15 April from 2.00pm to 3.00pm at Vibe Hotel, Subiaco. Click the link to register. 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 Global Climate Action Week POSTPONED - Unfortunately, due to an
international incident, ARRCC and GreenFaith have postponed the Global Week of Action 4 Climate Justice. Instead of 3-12 May it will now be held between 14-24 September. As a proposal around this week was passed at the recent Presbytery meeting. members of Presbytery and Church Councils are asked to note the change. Any inconvenience is regretted. For more information www.arrcc.org.au Mission Shaped Ministry - Thrive Mission Committee wishes to advise that Mission Shaped Ministry (MSM) will
not proceed in April as advertised. The minimum number of registrations required to hold MSM could not be reached. A review will be conducted into the method of delivery of MSM in future. Intergenerational Church presentation - For anyone at the March Presbytery of WA meeting that was interested in accessing Julie Ridden’s PowerPoint on the Intergenerational Church please email Julie so that she can send you a copy. julie.ridden@wa.uca.org.au
Events CalendarApril - Monday 8 April, 6.00pm. Iftar Dinner at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Thursday 11 April, 12.30pm. Recitals at Ross: Songbook Favourites at Uniting Church in the City, Ross Memorial.
- Friday 12 April. Uniting Church Centre closed
- Saturday 13 April, 9.00am to 3.00pm, Safe Church Awareness Training at Lighthouse Uniting Church,
Geraldton.
- Thursday 18 April, 2.00pm to 4.00pm. All Saints Sing-Along at All Saints Floreat Uniting Church.
- Friday 19 April. Uniting Church Centre closed
- Tuesday 23 April, 5.00pm. Uniting Financial Services & UCIF Introduction and Information Session at River View Room, Optus Stadium, Perth.
- Thursday 25 April, ANZAC Day Public Holiday.
- Friday 26 April. Uniting Church Centre closed
May - 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 3.00pm. Safe Church Awareness Training at Kingsway Methodist Church, Nedlands.
- Friday 10 May. Uniting Church Centre closed
- 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: Bunbury St Augustine and Capel Uniting Churches
Defence Force Chaplaincy
Books, resources and more to inspire, encourage and educate.
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 Rural Resource Minister - Presbytery of WA
Expressions of interest are invited from members of the Uniting Church, either ordained or lay, for a 0.5 position within the Presbytery of Western Australia (WA).
Applications Close 5.00pm, 15 April 2024
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