News and events from the Uniting Church WA and beyond
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Q&A With Noel Pearson
Are you thinking about your vote in the referendum? Hear directly from Indigenous leader Noel Pearson about what a Voice to Parliament would mean for Australia.
In this online webinar Uniting Church President Rev Sharon Hollis dives deep into conversation with Pearson and constitutional lawyer Shireen Morris.
Wednesday 16 August at 5.30pm (AWST).
A fresh look at the Basis of Union
This three day course led by Assoc Prof Geoff Thompson of Pilgrim Theological College, will bring the Basis to life and explore its continuing relevance for our Church today.
26, 27 & 28 September, 9.00am to 4.00pm, Kalamunda Uniting Church, 7 Heath Rd, Kalamunda.
Uniting Generations Network - July NewsThe July 2023 newsletter from the Presbytery Children, Families and Youth and Young Adults Coordinator is out now. Click below view. |
Forum on The VoiceYou are invited to join in a forum on The Voice Referendum hosted by Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle, on Wednesday 23 August starting at 6.30pm. |
Safe Church RefresherSaturday 12 August, 9.00am to 12.30pm at Nedlands Uniting Church. If it has been 3 years since your last Safe Church workshop you are welcome and urged to attend. |
A Good CrocodileA Travel and Spirituality reflection by Alison Dyall on her connection with Lafaek Diak in East Timor. This article was first published in the June 2023 edition of Revive Magazine. |
News & Information
- The History of the UCA in Five Artefacts - a presentation by Assembly archivist Christine Gordon to the Assembly Standing Committee
- Making Sure Guests Feel Welcome - Frontier Services Bush Chaplain Benji Quilliam was recently able to brighten the lives of Lily and Carol and other Ni-Vanuatu and iTaukei (Fijian) workers in Curtin Springs.
- Act2 National Forum #3 - Our Multicultural and Intercultural Identity on Thursday 3 August, 10.30am to 12.00pm (WST). This online forum seeks to explore what it means to live out our multicultural and intercultural identity in Australia. It will discuss the role of National Conferences of the UCA in Australia and the role of the national work of the Church in helping to deliver on our commitments to be a multicultural and intercultural Church. Register here.
- Volunteer Grants (from the Community Grants Hub). The 2023-24 Volunteer Grants Opportunity is expected to open for applications in the second half of 2023. Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 will be available to assist eligible not-for-profit community organisations support the efforts of their volunteers. Click on the title link for details.
- The Induction service for Rev Hannes Halgryn at Fremantle Wesley Uniting Church is on Sunday 6 August starting at 2.00pm.
- There is a Treasure Market at Maylands Mt Lawley Uniting Church, 165 Railway Pde, Mt Lawley, on Saturday 12 August 9.ooam to 12.00pm, Plants, clothes, books and household items are available as well as delicious Devonshire Teas.
Kalamunda Uniting Church Market Day is taking place on Saturday, 5 August, from 9.00am to 12.00noon.
Events Calendar
August
- Friday 4 August. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Friday 4 August, 1.00pm to 1.45pm. Wesley at One at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Saturday 5 August, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Kalamunda Uniting Church Market Day, at Kalamunda Uniting Church.
- Sunday 6 August, 2.00pm to 3.00pm. Induction Service for Rev Hannes Halgryn at Fremantle Wesley Uniting Church.
- Wednesday 9 August, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Thursday 10 August, 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Recitals at Ross - Musical Tapestry: Beautiful Music by Women Creators at Uniting Church in the City, Ross Memorial
- Friday 11 August. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Saturday 12 August, 9.00am to 12.30pm. Safe Church Refresher Workshop at Nedlands Uniting Church.
- Saturday 12 August, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Treasure Market at Maylands Mt Lawley Uniting Church.
- Wednesday 16 August, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Friday 18 August. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Friday 18 August, 9.30am to 11.30am. Uniting Generations Network Meeting at Trinity North Uniting Church, 89 Martlock Dve, Greenwood.
- Friday 18 August, 1.00pm to 1.45pm. Wesley at One - There were girls too at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Sunday 20 August, 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Singing in Secret at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Wednesday 23 August, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Wednesday 23 August, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Forum on the Voice Referendum hosted by Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle.
- Friday 25 August. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Sunday 27 August, 9.00am. Service of Admission for Rev Erica Payne, Dongara Uniting Church, Dongara.
- Sunday 27 August, 9.30am to 10.30am. Blessing of the Animals Service at Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle.
- Wednesday 30 August, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Thursday 31 August, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Ethical Ministry Workshop - Self-Care in Ministry at Maylands-Mt Lawley Uniting Church.
This week we pray for:
Rowethorpe Uniting Church and Uniting WA
UnitingWorld, Frontier Services and Remote Area Ministry (Goldfields, Gascoyne, Meekatharra and Pilbara)
Books, resources and more to inspire, encourage and educate.
Opportunities outside of the Uniting Church WA
Ministry Opportunities in Tasmania - Synod of Victoria/Tasmania
- Presbytery Resource Minister for Congregations in Northern Tasmania
- West Coast 'bush chaplaincy' / Ministry for remote communities
For more information including ministry role descriptions visit the Synod of Vic/Tas website or contact placements.secretary@victas.uca.org.au
Do you have an event to share with the wider church?
Email Wendy at newsandnotes@wa.uca.org.au
