International Women's Day 2024To mark International Women's Day 2024, 8 March, the Uniting Church Assembly spoke to three Uniting Church women across three generations about their journey, what enlivens their faith and how we can better empower women in our Church. Meet Emelia Haskey, Youth Worker at Brougham Place Uniting Church; Alison Xamon, chair of the Presbytery of Western Australia; and Ann Sutton OAM, who has served as an Elder at Wesley Uniting Church in Canberra for four decades.
Great Eastern Region GatheringThe next Regional Gathering of the Great Eastern Region congregations of the Uniting church will be held at the Merredin Uniting Church, Fifth St, Merredin on Saturday 23 March from 10.00am to 3.00pm. Pastor Lindsey Ginn will conduct a workshop on music and worship with a particular focus on small congregations. For more information contact Dr Bob French - robert.french1@bigpond.com
Book the Uniting Church WA Campsite onlineDid you know you can book powered and unpowered sites at the Uniting Church WA campsite in Busselton online? This site is available for Uniting Church WA community and located on the Geographe Bay coast in Siesta Park. There are two options for booking - Weekdays: Monday to Thursday. Weekends: Friday to Monday Go to our website to find out more! Or for group
bookings or enquiries contact property@wa.uca.org.au
News & Information UnitingWorld: Three women leaders we're celebrating celebrating this International Women's Day - 'The theme this year is a great one: Invest in women: Accelerate
progress! Women’s empowerment and education in places where they are excluded or marginalised has long been a pillar of global development, but lesser known are the climate benefits.' Yalanya - That's the way it is - A new book sharing the life story of prominent Aboriginal leader Pastor Don Brady. Juniper volunteer Sue 'young at heart' at 75 - 'Sue said volunteering not only gives her a sense of fulfillment but also means she can give back to others.' Perth's Big Walk 4 Refugees - Saturday 23 March, 9.00am at Hyde Park, Highgate. Join the Perth Signature
Walk as part of the Big Walk 4 Refugees and show your support for 10,000 refugees who have been part of our community for more than 10 years, but still don't have permanent visas. Lenten Studies - Emeritus Professor Bill Loader is presenting a series of three lectures in Perth, from 12 - 14 March hosted by the Progressive Christianity Network of WA. No booking is required, donations welcome. For more information contact click here or email Marie Yuncken m.yuncken@outlook.com - Formation for all - The Commission for Education for Discipleship and Leadership (CEDAL) are hosting a 'Formation for all' day on Wednesday 20 March from 9.30am to 2.30pm at Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle. The theme is ‘Reviving Ritual: In worship, pastoral care and community’.
Events CalendarMarch - Thursday 14 March, 12.30pm to 1.15pm. Recitals at Ross: Guitar and Flute at Uniting Church in the City, Ross
Memorial.
- Friday 15 March. Uniting Church Centre closed
- Friday 15 March, 1.00pm to 1.45pm. Wesley at One: Songs of the Feminine Spirit at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Saturday 16 March, 9.00am - 4.00pm. Meeting of the Presbytery of WA
at Noranda Uniting Church.
- Saturday 16 March, 4.00pm to 6.30pm. Easter Messy Church at Kalamunda Uniting Church
- Sunday 17 March, 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Messy Church Easter at Trinity North Uniting Church, Greenwood.
- Sunday 17 March, 5.00pm. Social.Justice.Church March Service at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Wednesday 20 March, 9.30pm to 2.30pm. Formation for all day at Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle.
- Friday 22 March. Uniting Church Centre closed
- Saturday 23 March, 9.30am to 12.00pm. Community Fun Fair at Willetton Uniting Church.
- Saturday 23 March, 8.00am to 12.00pm. Chaplaincy Market at Pinjarra Uniting Church.
- Saturday 23 March, 10.00am to 3.00pm. Great Eastern Region Gathering at Merredin Uniting Church.
- Sunday 24 March. Palm Sunday
- Thursday 28 March. Maundy Thursday
- Friday 29 March. Good Friday (Uniting Church Centre closed)
- Sunday 31 March. Easter Sunday
This week we pray for: Spearwood, St Mark’s Leeming, The Billabong and Willetton Uniting Churches
Synod of Victoria and Tasmania
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