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17th Assembly News
The 17th Assembly is the triennial decision-making meeting of the national council of the Uniting Church in Australia. Members worship together, form community, and discern where God's spirit is calling the Church.
The Assembly meeting takes place from 11 to 16 July 2024 at Novotel Paramatta on Burramattagal land in Western Sydney. It will feature the Installation of Rev Charissa Suli as President of the Uniting Church in Australia.
On the 17th Assembly website you can find news and updates leading up to and during the meeting. You can also view a livestream as the meeting happens.
Intercultural Neighbouring Sunday - 21 July 2024
Celebrate the cultural diversity at the heart of our Church and explore ways to build intercultural relationships in your neighbourhood.
On Sunday 21 July, the Uniting Church will celebrate Intercultural Neighbouring Sunday for the second year. Congregations are invited to take part in this day, with a 2024 Celebration Guide available soon from the UCA Assembly.
Disability Access & Inclusion Working GroupThe Disability Royal Commission Synod Task Group is working on a Disability Access and Inclusion Action Plan (2024-2027) to help implement the Disability Access and Inclusion Policy in the Uniting Church WA and its schools and agencies. In order to develop a relevant and fit- for-purpose Action Plan the task group would like to invite people who have a lived experience of disability as a member or participant in the Uniting Church and/or have an interest in supporting the development of this Action Plan to join the new Working Group. |
Uniting Church WA Name BadgesName badges are available for congregations 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). |
- Vale Rev Dr Gondarra (UCA) - Please note the name Rev Dr Gondarra OAM and his image have been used in accordance with the wishes of his family. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware this story contains images of a deceased person. "With profound sadness, the Uniting Church Assembly mourns the passing of Rev Dr Gondarra OAM, a giant in the life of the Uniting Church and Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) and a revered Yolŋu leader."
- Living the Covenant into the Future (UCA) - Congress leaders share their hopes for the future of the Covenant, including for self-determination, the sustainability of Congress and for First and Second Peoples to walk together in a journey of justice.
- Creating Justice for Generations: Sophia's Story (UnitingWorld) - Sophia Lakra discovered a passion to help others early in life. Read about Sophia's story and the work of Uniting Church international partners in North India.
- Uniting Network to celebrate 30 years (UCA) - LGBTIQA+ members and allies in the Uniting Church are invited to gather online on 6 July to celebrate 30 years since the formation of Uniting Network, which took place at Brougham Place Uniting Church in Adelaide in June 1994.
- Juniper extends Home Care to Great Southern, Goldfields regions (Juniper) -Older people in the Great Southern and Goldfields will now be able to choose Juniper to access support in their own home and community as Juniper offers services previously provided by the WA Country Health Service (WACHS).
- Action and Contemplation: The Art of Christian Engagement (Wellspring) - this six day course, offered by WellSpring Centre, will examine the theological foundations and practical implications of contemplative spirituality. In person or Online options available. Thursday 8th – Saturday 10th August 2024 & Thursday 5th – Saturday 7th September 2024 (2x 3-day intensives). Information online here, or email info@wellspringcentre.org.au
- Induction of Rev Craig Bosman - All are welcome to the Induction of Rev Craig Bosman in the combined placement as Rural Resource Minister, and in the Margaret River and Augusta Uniting Churches. The service will be at Margaret River Uniting Church, 60 Tingle Ave, on Saturday 27 July from 2.00pm.
July
- Monday 1 July to Friday 5 July. St Andrew's Kids Holiday Club, at St Andrew's Uniting Church, East Perth.
- Friday 5 July. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Friday 5 July, 1.00pm. Wesley at One: Midwinter Melodies at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Saturday 6 July, 10.00am to 1.30pm. Safe Church Refresher Workshop at Merredin Uniting Church, Merredin.
- Saturday 6 July, 10.00am. Annual Rose Pruning Demonstration at Scarborough Uniting Church.
- Saturday 6 July, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Kalamunda Uniting Church Market Day at Kalamunda Uniting Church.
- Sunday 7 - Sunday 14 July. NAIDOC Week 2024 'Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud'
- Thursday 11 July, 5.30pm. Installation of Rev Charissa Suli and Opening Worship of 17th Assembly.
- Thursday 11 to Wednesday 16 July. 17th Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia - Threads of Love, in Parramatta, NSW.
- Friday 12 July. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Monday 15 July. First day of school term 3.
- Monday 15 July. No News and Notes this week.
- Thursday 18 July, 2.00pm to 4.00pm. All Saint's Sing-along at All Saint's Floreat Uniting Church.
- Friday 19 July, 1.00pm. Wesley at One: Chimera Ensemble at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Friday 19 July. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Sunday 21 July, 12.00pm. No Separation at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Sunday 21 July. Intercultural Neighbouring Sunday.
- Wednesday 24 July, 9.00am to 12.30pm. Safe Church Refresher Workshop at Wagin Uniting Church.
- Wednesday 24 July, 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Preamble Conference - WA Discussion at Star Street Uniting Church.
- Friday 26 July, 9.45am to 1.30pm. Yarning Circle Swan Valley Outing starting at Kalamunda Uniting Church.
- Friday 26 July. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Saturday 27 July, 2.00pm. Induction of Rev Craig Bosman at Margaret River Uniting Church.
This week we pray for:
Trayning and Kellerberrin Uniting Churches, Dowerin and Kalgoorlie-Boulder Uniting Churches
Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress
Job opportunities with the Uniting Church WA
Ministry Placement – Full Time Minister/Pastor, Lighthouse Geraldton
Lighthouse congregation is a multi-generational, contemporary, and evangelical congregation of the Uniting Church, located in Geraldton, a large coastal city 420kms north of Perth, Western Australia.
Applications close - 15 July 2024
Ministry Placement – Wagin Group of Congregations
Applications are invited for a Full-Time Minister to fill a vacant placement at Wagin Group of Congregations, Wagin.
Applications close - 15 July 2024
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