News and events from the Uniting Church WA and beyond
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Called to Serve
Ordained ministry in congregations across the Uniting Church WA, a personal perspective.
Uniting Church WA Moderator Rev Dr Ian Tozer reflects on ordained ministry in congregations across the Uniting Church in Western Australia from Union in 1977 until the present day, and then looking ahead to what the future might hold.
Article first published in the August 2025 edition of Revive magazine.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day Service
An ecumenical service of healing, hope and remembrance for pregnancy and infant loss is taking place at Mount Pleasant Uniting Church on Sunday 12 October 2025, 3.30pm.
All are welcome to this service hosted by Rev Ana Leaaetoa, Chaplain at King Edward Memorial Hospital, and Minister of the Uniting Church.
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Find out more at Red Nose Australia.
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.
The campsite has 19 powered sites and 7 unpowered sites that can be booked individually by Uniting Church community, employees and agencies.
Find out more and book online via our website. If you would like to make a group booking or have questions contact the Property team - property@wa.uca.org.au or phone 9260 9800.
Safe Church TrainingThere will be a Safe Church Awareness Workshop taking place on Saturday 18 October. All ministers, pastors, church leaders, volunteers, members of congregations and those involved in community services are welcome and urged to attend. Refreshments will be provided. Date - Saturday 18 October For further information or to register by 14 October please contact Kerry Shields, Administrative Support Officer, Culture of Safety on 9260 9800 or cultureofsafety@wa.uca.org.au |
WA Synod 2025The 49th Annual Meeting of the Synod of WA is on the weekend of 13 & 14 September 2025 at Wesley College, South Perth. Lay and ordained members appointed by reporting bodies will meet over two days to worship together, share experiences, receive reports and make decisions about the direction and administration of the Church. View the pastoral message from the Moderator here. If you would like to stay in touch with news from the Synod in session this weekend there will be regular updates on our Facebook page and Instagram. Following the weekend, we will publish news updates on our website. |
Faith leaders call for generosity in overseas aid (UCA)
Dr Sureka Goringe, National Director of the UCA agency UnitingWorld, joined the Micah Australia Women Leaders Delegation in Canberra for three days of advocacy meetings with Members of Parliament from across the political spectrum. Read Article
Reflection from the President (NCCA)
On Wednesday (3 September), together with many others, I stood and shared in the reading of the names of 18,432 children killed since 7 October 2023. Read Article
Shared mission across oceans (UCA)
The 190th Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma (MCIF) Conference provided an opportunity to strengthen ties across the Pacific through worship and prayer, as well as dialogue on faith, justice and discipleship. Read Article
Improving e-Waste recovery across WA thanks to DWER support (Good Sammy)
Good Sammy is proud to share that we have received a State Government grant through the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) to expand our capacity to recover, test and reuse household electrical items – keeping them in the circular economy and out of landfill. Read Article
Take Action for the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel
An invitation to gather your community and take part in a creative action being coordinated by the Palestine and Israel Ecumenical Network. For the past two years the Palestine Israel Ecumenical Network (PIEN) have produced a video showing Christians holding signs calling for an end to the injustice in the Holy Land. This year they are once again calling all clergy and churches to take part in this simple action on Sunday 21 September, during the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel (20-26
September).
Uniting Church National History Society Conference 2025 - Online Registration
The UCNHS 2025 conference is taking place from 3 -5 October at Canberra City Uniting Church, Canberra, ACT. The theme of the conference is "The Church as a Prophetic Voice in Australian Society: Past, Present and Future." For those unable to attend the conference in person there is an online registration option. Find out more and purchase tickets here.
Uniting WA - There is a Path Home
Real people. Real stories. Explore their journeys. The Path Home is a short documentary film by Uniting WA about human connection and its role in changing the lives of people who have experienced homelessness. Also available to download is the report commissioned by Uniting WA to better understand the real impact of the support they provide - The Path Home. Exploring pathways out of homelessness: Insights from lived experience.
Osborne Park Uniting Church 110th Anniversary
The Osborne Park Uniting Church congregation will be celebrating their 110th Anniversary on Sunday 14 September at 9.30am followed by a sausage sizzle. The church is located at 164 Edward St, Osborne Park. All are welcome!
Capel Uniting Church 60th Anniversary
Capel Uniting Church congregation will be celebrating 60 years of faith, love and community on Sunday 28 September at 2.00pm followed by afternoon tea. The service will be led by Rev Greg Ross. The church is located at 5 Scott St, Capel. All are welcome!
A Note About Revive Magazine - please check your copies
Since distributing our August Revive magazines we have noticed that some copies have come back from our printing supplier with incorrect page ordering. Please check your Revive bundle when next able and let Wendy know if your magazines have this issue - wendy.hendry@wa.uca.org.au
Replacement copies of the August magazine will be available at the Synod meeting on 13 & 14 September. If your congregation have received batches with the printing error you are welcome to collect fresh ones on the weekend or contact Wendy to arrange a delivery/pickup.
September
- Saturday 13 September, 8.00am to 8.00pm. 49th Annual Meeting of the Synod of WA at Wesley College, South Perth.
- Sunday 14 September, 8.00am to 4.00pm. 49th Annual Meeting of the Synod of WA at Wesley College, South Perth.
- Sunday 21 September, 12.00pm. Towards Enduring Sustainability - Coral's Last Stand Film Screening at Tranby Hall, Uniting Church in the City, Perth.
- Monday 29 September. King's Birthday Public Holiday - Uniting Church Centre closed & no News and Notes.
October
- Sunday 5 October. 1.00pm. Trek 4 Timor South West at Crooked Brook Forest, WA.
- Sunday 12 October, 3.30pm to 5.00pm. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day Service at Mount Pleasant Uniting Church.
- Wednesday 15 October, 1.00pm to 3.00pm. Uniting Generations Network meeting at Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle.
- Saturday 18 October, 9.00am to 2.00pm. Covenant in Action - BKI Busy Bee at 174 Treasure Rd, Queens Park.
- Saturday 18 October, 9.00am to 2.00pm. Safe Church Awareness Workshop at Perth Mar Thoma Church, Martin.
- Wednesday 29 October, 9.30am to 2.00pm. Advent and Christmas Think Tank at venue TBC.
Week starting Sunday 14 September we pray for:
The Legal Advisory Group, Council for Mission, Ecumenical Affairs Network, Ministerial Benefits Committee, Covenanting Commission and the Committee for Counselling
UnitingCare Forum
Job opportunities in the Uniting Church WA
Lead Minister / Pastor - The Billabong Uniting Church
Applications are invited for a Full-Time Minister or Pastor to fill a vacant placement at The Billabong Uniting Church in Canning Vale.
Applications close - 22 September 2025
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