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Prayer Vigil for Peace
Out of the Depths I cried to you, O Lord
With the Holy Lands gripped by violence and trauma, the Uniting Church Assembly's Working for Justice Circle will host an online prayer vigil on Thursday 28 November at 7.30pm AEDT. The gathering will include meditation, music, reflections and prayers for peace in the Holy Land.
The Vigil will be led by Rev Alex Sangster, Working for Justice Circle Advocate, and Rev Dr Helen Richmond. President Rev Charissa Suli will offer a reflection.
Register for the Zoom webinar on the Assembly website.
Formation for All Day
Connecting with God in Nature.
The Uniting Centre for Education and Formation is offering a 'Formation for All' retreat day on Saturday 30 November from 9.30am to 2.30pm at Glen Forrest Uniting Church.
Many people, when describing their spiritual life or relationship with God, emphasize the importance of the natural world. This retreat-style day will offer a variety of ways to connect with God through nature.
Come along—whether you’re seeking inspiration for events to share with your wider community or simply in need of some space for your own spiritual nourishment. Everyone is welcome!
Registration is $20. To find out more and register click below.
Uniting Church Campsite
The Uniting Church WA campsite is located in Siesta Park, Busselton, on the beautiful coastline of Geographe Bay - a great location for a beachside unwind.
There are 21 powered sites and 7 unpowered sites that can be booked individually. Hire bookings can only be accepted for members of the Uniting Church including employees, schools and agencies.
The campsite also has a large meeting room, upgraded ablution blocks and an outdoor BBQ area making it ideal for church camps, school groups and ministry retreats. Plus the calm waters of Geographe Bay are at your doorstep.
Site bookings can be made online with two booking options for weekdays and weekends.
Go to our Campsite page to find out more, and to make a booking.
5 Minutes With...In our latest installment of our regular Revive column ‘5 minutes with…’ we get to know Ned Radov! Ned has been working with the Uniting Church Presbytery of WA since September 2023 as Presbytery Support Administrator. His role, based in the Uniting Church Centre, Perth, supports the work of the Presbytery and its Committees. |
Uniting WA Annual Public MeetingYou are warmly invited to attend the Uniting WA Annual Public Meeting on 12 November to celebrate their achievements and hear of their service to the community over the recent year. A short ceremony with a guest speaker will be held and light refreshments provided. |
WA Day of Prayer with the Holy LandThe Social Justice Commission of the Uniting Church in WA invites congregations, schools and agencies to choose a day in November to pray with the people of the Holy Land including our Palestinian-Christian sisters and brothers. These liturgical resources are based on the Revised Common Lectionary readings for 17 November, the 26th Sunday after Pentecost. The Social Justice Commission have prepared these resources in collaboration with our neighbours, the Palestinian Christians in Australia (WA). |
The Big Garage SaleStar Street Uniting Church is holding its next Big Garage Sale on Saturday 2 November! Starting at 8.00am, come along and grab a bargain in clothing, bric-a-brac, books, dvds and art. There will also be a crafts and bake sale, an impressive array of plants by Mr Retired and of course a sausage sizzle! All proceeds from the event go to their emergency food relief program, which provides food to those in need in the local area. |
- A call to listen, learn and act for reconciliation (UCA) - President Rev Charissa Suli reflects on her experience attending a parliamentary reception in honour of King Charles and Queen Camilla last week, urging us to pay attention to emerging truths.
- Not on the Titanic: a reflection and a beginning (UCA) - “I do not believe we are on the Titanic…”, Andrew Johnson offers this reflection as he begins his role as General Secretary of the Assembly.
- Margaret River Intergenerational Playgroup celebrates 20 years! Join Margaret River Uniting Church in celebrating 20 years of their Intergenerational Playgroup on Saturday 2 November from 1.30pm to 4.00pm at the Uniting Church, 60 Tingle Ave, Margaret River. There will be all age activities, afternoon tea, face painting and more. Past, present and future families welcome to celebrate this community milestone.
- Friday Night Fellowship Pride Service will be on Friday 8 November, 6.00pm at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth, where the reflection will be on how Jesus changes everything. Formed as a successor to Social.Justice.Church, Friday Night Fellowship stands on a legacy of radical inclusivity, loving fellowship and a genuine concern for promoting justice. This service is a safe and welcoming environment for all, where uniqueness is celebrated and diversity affirmed. Light refreshments will be provided after the service. All welcome!
Fauré Requiem @ Wesley - Tickets are selling fast for Fauré Requiem, at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth. The student choirs of Aquinas College, John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School, Scotch College and St George's College UWA combine for an unforgettable performance.. The concert will feature the Wesley Chamber Orchestra and Uniting Church in the City Artist in Residence, Alessandro Pittorino, who will feature as both conductor and soloist in Poulenc's Organ Concerto. There are three performance times - 15 November @ 7.30pm, 16 November, 2.00pm and 7.30pm. For more information and to book tickets click here.
Family Quiz Night - Northway Uniting Church, Pacific Way, Beldon are having a Family Quiz Night on Friday 15 November at 6.30pm. BYO drinks and nibbles ( coffee/tea provided). To reserve a table for 8 please contact Corine 0413 847 344. Cost: Adults $15. Teenagers $10 Free for 12 & under.
October
- Tuesday 29 October, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Uniting Church Mentor Training at Leeming Uniting Church.
November
- Friday 1 November, 1.00pm. Wesley at One: Light and Shadow at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Saturday 2 November, 8.00am to 1.00pm. The Big Garage Sale at Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle.
- Saturday 2 November, 9.00am to 2.00pm. Safe Church Awareness Workshop at St Augustine Uniting Church, Bunbury.
- Saturday 2 November, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Kalamunda Market Day at Kalamunda Uniting Church.
- Sunday 3 November, 11.00am to 2.30pm. Leeming Uniting Church 40th Anniversary at Bull Creek Leeming Scout Hall.
- Wednesday 6 November, 9.30am to 1.30pm. Advent and Christmas Think Tank at Maylands-Mt Lawley Uniting Church.
- Saturday 9 November, 9.00am to 4.00pm, Meeting of the Presbytery of WA at Billabong Uniting Church, Canning Vale.
- Friday 15 November, 1.00pm. Wesley at One: Reveries at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Friday 15 November, 6.30pm. Family Quiz Night at NorthWay Uniting Church, Beldon.
- Friday 15 November, 7.30pm. Fauré Requiem at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Saturday 16 November, 2.00pm & 7.30pm. Fauré Requiem at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Saturday 30 November, 9.30am to 2.30pm. Formation for All Day at Glen Forrest Uniting Church.
This week we pray for:
Mundaring and Swan View Uniting Churches
Congregational Church of Tuvalu
Job opportunities within 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 - 27 November 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 - 27 November 2024
Job opportunities in the wider Uniting Church community
Pastoral Care Coordinator (Chaplain)
Juniper are seeking a Pastoral Care Coordinator to join the friendly and supportive team at our Juniper Chrystal Halliday site in Karrinyup and our Juniper John Bryant site in Marangaroo. This is a permanent part-time role working 15 hours each week.
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