News and events from the Uniting Church WA and beyond
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Revive Magazine
The June edition of Revive Magazine is fresh off the printing press and being delivered this week to our congregations and agencies. Keep an eye out for yours in your local church or Good Sammy op-shop.
Happy reading!
CIRCULAR by Good Sammy - 24 June
Did you know? Every second-hand garment you buy saves the earth from 13.9kg of carbon emissions!
CIRCULAR by Good Sammy is a free community event that celebrates the circular economy in style! More than just a shopping event, you'll be surrounded by inspiring like-minded people, businesses and artists who also believe in sustainable and ethical fashion. CIRCULAR is an inclusive event, designed to be accessible for people with disability, and welcome
Saturday 24 June, 10.00am to 4.00pm. WA Museum Boola Bardip, Perth.
News
- Joint Submission on the Voice to Parliament - The Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC), Uniting Church in Australia and UnitingCare Australia have expressed their strong support for the proposed Constitutional Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) Bill 2023. In a joint submission to the Inquiry, the three organisations express support for the proposed constitutional changes to recognise a First Nations Voice as the first step to the full implementation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, which encompasses Voice, Treaty and Truth.
- Engage Together are weekly resources for Intergenerational Worship in the Year A - written collaboratively across three different Synods, the free weekly resources provide a helpful starting point for those willing to be stretched – but not too far – toward worship that is more multi-sensory, multi-intelligence and multi-ability aware.
- Listening to First Nations Insights - At the recent UAICC National Conference, three Congress members presented on what it means to be a First Nations Christian today, reflecting on their faith in Jesus and their deep spiritual connections to Country and creation. With their permission, the Uniting Church in Australia have shared videos of these reflections as part of National Reconciliation Week reflections.
- Celebrate Refugee Week 2023 with CARAD. Refugee Week will be held from 18 to 24 June with the theme 'Finding Freedom'. CARAD, the Centre for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees, is supporting several events throughout the week. Go to their Facebook event page for details.
- Frontier Services are seeking skilled volunteers to help in rebuilding the roof of a damaged house in Kalbarri for a Vietnam War Veteran. His house was damaged in Cyclone Seroja in 2021. If you feel you can assist please contact Rev David Jackson, Disaster Recovery Bush Chaplain, to find out more about what is required disasterrelief@wa.uca.org.au
Events
- Wednesday 7 June, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Thursday 8 June, 12.30pm to 1.15pm. Recitals at Ross - Evergreen at Uniting Church in the City, Ross Memorial.
- Friday 9 June. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Saturday 10 June, 9.00am to 2.00pm. Safe Church Awareness Workshop at the Perth Mar Thoma Church in Martin.
- Wednesday 14 June, 9.30am to 11.30am. Ageing Well in Faith at Kalamunda Uniting Church.
- Wednesday 14 June, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Friday 16 June. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Friday 16 June, 1.00pm to 1.45pm. Wesley at One - Winter Warmers at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Saturday 17 June. 18th Annual Meeting of the Presbytery of Western Australia.
- Sunday 18 June. Refugee Sunday - Uniting Church WA Social Justice Commission.
- Sunday 18 - Saturday 24 June. Refugee Week 'Finding Freedom'.
- Sunday 18 June, 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Messy Church at Trinity North Uniting Church, 85-89 Marlock Rd, Greenwood.
- Sunday 18 June, 3.00pm. Uniting Church Anniversary Multicultural Celebration at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Tuesday 20 June. World Refugee Day.
- Wednesday 21 June, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Thursday 22 June. Uniting Church in Australia 46th Anniversary.
- Friday 23 June. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Wednesday 28 June, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Friday 30 June. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Friday 30 June. Term 2 last day.
This week we pray for:
GKI Mosman Park and Nedlands Uniting Churches
Assembly Legal Reference Committee and the Uniting Church in Australia National History Society
Check out job opportunities within the Uniting Church WA
Minister (Full Time) 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 25 June 2023, 5.00pm
Pilbara Patrol Remote Area Bush Chaplain
The Pilbara Patrol Bush Chaplaincy is an outreach of the Uniting Church in the North of Western Australia, funded by Frontier Services. The aim of the role is to offer emotional, physical, and spiritual care and support to people living in this remote area.
Applications close 25 June 2023, 5.00pm
Presbytery Minister (Pastoral)
The Presbytery Minister (Pastoral) will ensure the health and vitality of ministers as well as congregations, ministering alongside members of the Pastoral Relations Committee within the Presbytery in their tasks of pastoral oversight.
Applications close 25 June 2023, 5.00pm
Job opportunities in the wider Uniting Church
National Consultants x 2 - Uniting Church Assembly Resourcing Unit
If you're someone with a deep passion for the Uniting Church, loves to work collaboratively and has qualifications in areas like theology, mission, education, leadership or advocacy, you could be the next National Consultant with the Assembly Resourcing Unit.
Books, resources and more to inspire, encourage and educate.
Do you have an event to share with the wider church?
Email Wendy at newsandnotes@wa.uca.org.au
