News and events from the Uniting Church WA and beyond No images? Click here ASC Resolution on Israel and PalestineFollowing a resolution of the Uniting Church in Australia's Assembly Standing Committee (ASC) at its March meeting, President Rev Sharon Hollis has written to several members of the Australian government and other representatives in the Holy Land to share the Church’s concerns, express support for measures taken and call for further action. Congregations are encouraged to pray for and listen to those who are suffering, to participate in events and actions in support of a just peace, and to consider donating to the Act For Peace Gaza Emergency Appeal and Palestinian Christians in Australia accommodation drive. You can read the full ASC resolution here. Marking ANZAC DayUniting Church Defence Force chaplains have shared a reflection and prayer for Uniting Church members and communities to use to mark ANZAC Day either side of national commemorations on Thursday 25 April. A downloadable video resource is available as well as written prayers and reflections. In marking ANZAC Day, Uniting Church members and communities are encouraged to pray for the ministry, service and spiritual leadership of Defence Force chaplains, and for Defence Force members, veterans and their families. Black Pearl Network FundraiserThe Black Pearl English Course (BPEC) has delivered English Language tuition to the people of Papua, Indonesia for over 10 years. In order to provide the highest standard of English education BPEC has recently updated it's curriculum and is now using the Pelangi series of English language books. This fundraising drive is to help fund the upgrade of English language education materials for the updated curriculum. The Black Pearl Network is a key aspect of the partnership of the WA Synod's International Partnerships and Development Commission with the Gereja Kristin Injili di Tanah Papua (GKI church in Papua). To find out more about our partnership in Papua contact Kerry Povey kerry@povey.net.au
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This week we pray for: Covenanting Commission and Uniting Disaster Recovery Job opportunities with the Uniting Church WA Presbytery Minister: Mission Do you have an event to share with the wider church?Email Wendy at newsandnotes@wa.uca.org.au |