News & Information

• Act2 Reflects Back: So What are we Hearing? Act2 Project Lead Andrew Johnson reflects back on what the team is hearing from across the UCA as they support people to engage with its latest report.

• Meet Rev David Jackson - in the latest 'Humans of the Uniting Church' series they head to Mid-West WA where Rev David Jackson is the Disaster Recovery Bush Chaplain with Frontier Services. 

• Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry is a 3-day program designed to give participants an introduction to the key concepts and practices of ministering with congregations and agencies in times of transition. This course is organised by NSW ACT's Uniting Mission and Education Unit. and will be facilitated by Rev Dr Niall McKay, Educator for Lifelong Learning. The course is available online via Zoom on: 10, 17 & 18 October. Information and registration here.

• Care for Creation: A Wellspring and Iona Listening pilgrimage - The Wellspring Community Australia and the Iona Community, Scotland are enabling dialogues between First Nations and Celtic voices around Caring for Creation on country in towns and churches from Boorooloo (Perth) to Meanjin (Brisbane) across 8 states and territories from late  September to the end of October. 
  In WA two fun events will involve the pilgrimage team of environmental activist Lisa Wriley, Co-leader of Wellspring Community, Revd Ruth Harvey, Leader of the Iona Community and Brooke Prentis, Wakka Wakka woman and Aboriginal Christian leader. To join the "Reflections on Wadjemup" (Rottnest Island) 29 September and the "Singing and Yarning on Country in Kings Park Boorooloo (Perth)" with the Madjitil Moorno choir the morning of Saturday 30 September, go to the website or email admin@wellspringcommunity.org.au 

• Rockingham Uniting Church are hosting a free concert with musician Hayden Wiseman who will play some beautiful hymns and worship songs with his violin on Sunday 24 September at 9.30am.  There will be a retiring offering after the worship service to support Hayden and his work.  For details contact Rev Toby Keva on toby.keva@me.com

• Revive December Edition - Our next Revive Magazine is in the planning stages.  If you have a story from your congregation for consideration of the editor please get in touch with Wendy Hendry by email - revive@wa.uca.org.au or phone 9260 9800 to discuss. The submission deadline is Monday 16 October 2023. 

• Please Note - due to the public holiday on Monday 25 September there will be no News and Notes next week.

Events Calendar

September

• Friday 22 September. Uniting Church Centre closed.
• Sunday 24 September. Sustainable Sunday for the Season of Creation.
• Monday 25 September. Kings Birthday Public Holiday - Uniting Church Centre closed.  No News and Notes today.
• Tuesday 26 September to Thursday 28 September. A Fresh Look at the Basis of Union at Kalamunda Uniting Church.
• Friday 29 September. Uniting Church Centre closed.
• Saturday 30 September , 2.00pm - Ordination of Reuben Edmonds at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth. 
• Saturday 31 September, 5.00pm to 7.00pm. 'Together' Global Ecumenical Prayer Vigil at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.

October

• Sunday 1 October, 1.15pm. Trek 4 Timor South West at Crooked Brook Forest, Ferguson Valley. 
• Tuesday 3 October, 10.00am to 1.00pm. Kids & Seniors Lego Challenge at Noranda Uniting Church.
• Friday 6 October, 1.00pm. Wesley at One - York Street Brass Quintet at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth. 
• Friday 6 October. Uniting Church Centre closed.
• Friday 13 October. Uniting Church Centre closed.
• Saturday 14 October, 9.00am to 12.30pm. Safe Church Refresher Workshop at Mount Pleasant Uniting Church.
• Monday 16 October. Submission for December Revive Magazine Due.
• Friday 20 October. Uniting Church Centre closed.
• Saturday 21 October, 9.00am to 3.00pm. Code of Ethics Workshop at the Uniting Church Centre, Perth.
• Friday 27 October. Uniting Church Centre closed.

This week we pray for:

The Resources Commission, Social Justice Commission, Uniting Church Adult Fellowship WA, Uniting Church Mission Fellowship and the International Partnerships and Development Commission

Check out job opportunities within the Uniting Church WA:

Facilities Supervisor
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Facilities professional to join the Property Services team at the Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of WA.
Reporting to the Executive Officer: Property, the Facilities Supervisor will support the Property Services team with managing a diverse property portfolio across Perth and regional Western Australia. You will be a highly organised individual with keen attention to detail and an ability to work within a fluid work environment.
 

Books, resources and more to inspire, encourage and educate. 

New Advent Resources Available!

• Celebrating Abundance - Devotions for Advent by Walter Brueggeman
• Holy Disruption - Discovering Advent in the Gospel of Mark, by Tracy S Daub
• Keep Watch With Me - An Advent Reader for Peacemakers, by Claire Brown and Michael McRay
• Songs for the Waiting - Devotions Inspired by the Hymns of Advent, by Magrey R DeVega.

Click on the Bookshop button to find out more.

Do you have an event to share with the wider church?

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

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