News

• A Service of Conclusion of Placement for Rev John Dihm is taking place on Sunday 7 May, 9.30am at Northam Uniting Church, 103 Duke St, Northam.
• Juniper commits to 'Every Dollar Pledge' for pay increases. In recognition of the valuable and essential services direct aged care workers provide to older people and the wider community, Juniper has committed to the ‘Every Dollar Pledge’ initiative.
• UnitingCare Australia joined over 30 organisations in Parliament House on 26 April to call for an increase to the rate of JobSeeker in the Federal Budget. You can join the call to raise the rate here.
• Support for our partnership in Papua - Black Pearl Network (BPN) through the Floreat Uniting Church Creative Living Centre are fundraising to help with the cost of bringing 21 teachers to Australia for their in-service training in June 2023.
• UnitingWorld Sunday message - General Secretary of the Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) Rev James Bhagwan has shared a powerful sermon for UnitingWorld Sunday, an event to hear from our our global neighbours and support them in prayer and giving.
• Reflecting back: what are we hearing? Act2 Project Lead Andrew Johnson shares this Update on the consultation of the Act2 project
• Church in a playground - Leeming Uniting Church is exploring new opportunities in mission and it turned out to be quite unexpected. Check out this visual story compiled by Rob Douglas, Presbytery Minister Mission, of how the park came to the church.
• There will be a Treasure Market at Maylands/Mt Lawley Uniting Church on Saturday 13 May from 9.00am to 12.00pm. 
• The Big Garage Sale is taking place on Saturday 13 May from 8.00am to 1.00pm at Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle.  

Events

May

• Wednesday 3 May, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
• Friday 5 May. Uniting Church Centre closed.
• Friday 5 May, 9.30am to 3.30pm. Juniper Pastoral Care Volunteer Training at Juniper Head Office, 313 Main Street, Balcatta 
• Friday 5 May, 1.00pm. Wesley at One - Autumn Awakening at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
• Saturday 6 May, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Old Manse Markets at Wesley Chapel Uniting Church, 91 James St, Guildford.
• Saturday 6 May, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Kalamunda Uniting Church Market Day at Kalamunda Uniting Church, 7 Heath Rd, Kalamunda.
• Sunday 7 May, 9.30am to 10.30am. Service of Conclusion of Placement for Rev John Dihm at Northam Uniting Church.
• Wednesday 10 May, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
• Thursday 11May, 5.30pm. Act 2 Drop In online.
• Thursday 11 May, 12.30pm to 1.15pm. Recitals at Ross - Parlour Tricks at Uniting Church in the City, Ross Memorial.
• Friday 12 May. Uniting Church Centre closed.
• Friday 12 May, 9.30am to 3.30pm.  Juniper Pastoral Care Volunteer Training at Juniper Head Office, 313 Main Street, Balcatta.
• Saturday 13 May, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Treasure Market at Maylands Mouth Lawley Uniting Church.
• Saturday 13 May, 8.00am to 1.00pm. The Big Garage Sale at Star Street Uniting Church.
• Wednesday 17 May, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
• Friday 19 May. Uniting Church Centre closed.
• Saturday 20 May, 2.00pm. Granny Raffle at Noranda Uniting Church, 79 Camboon Rd, Noranda.
• Saturday 20 May, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Uniting Generations Network Gathering at Nedlands Uniting Church, 237 Princess Rd, Nedlands.
• Wednesday 24 May, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
• Friday 26 May. Uniting Church Centre closed.
• Friday 26 May. National Sorry Day.
• Friday 26 May, 11.00am. Act 2 Drop In online.
• Friday 26 May, 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Ministry Expo 2023 at Star Street Uniting Church, 43-45 Star St, Carlisle.
• Friday 26 - Sunday 28 May. Mission Shaped Ministry at St Augustine Uniting Church, Bunbury.
• Saturday 27 May - Saturday 3 June. National Reconciliation Week 'Be a voice for generations.
• Sunday 28 May, 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Pentecost Sunday Celebration Service at The Billabong Uniting Church, 40 Liffey St, Canning Vale.
• Wednesday 31 May, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.

This week we pray for:

Pastoral Relations Committee and Thrive Mission Committee
National Safe Church Unit

Check out job opportunities within the Uniting Church WA

Administration Officer – Property
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Administration Officer to join the Property Services team at the Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of WA.
Applications close 5 May 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 1 May 2023, 5.00pm

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 1 May 2023, 5.00pm

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 1 May 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 1 May 2023, 5.00pm

Job opportunities from our wider Uniting Church network

Presbytery Resource Minister for Northern Tasmania
Join a great team and share your passion for the mission and ministry of the Uniting Church in the communities of Tasmania, primarily in the north of the state. This full-time resourcing ministry placement is for ordained ministers and lay people with suitable skills and ministry experience.  For more information contact the VicTas Synod Placements Secretary - placements.secretary@victas.uca.org.au 

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Email Wendy at newsandnotes@wa.uca.org.au