Our Inaugural Synod, Justice Hive, Season of Creation Launch and more! News and events from the Uniting Church WA and beyond.
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Did you attend our Inaugural Synod?
The Inaugural meeting of the Uniting Church, Synod of Western Australia was held from 7 to 10 October 1977. This year will be our 50th Synod!
From 11 to 13 September this year the Synod of Western Australia are meeting for our 50th Synod. To mark this milestone in the life of the Uniting Church in WA, we are gathering photos, items and stories from our first (1977), 10th (1986) and 25th (2001) Synod meetings.
If you or a family member were at the Inaugural Synod in 1977, either as a member or visitor, and have any items of interest* or memories of this time to share with us please get in touch by email to the Executive Officer: Communications, or phone 9260 9800.
*Please note we have access to archived copies of Western Impact from this time, and the sets of meeting papers.*
Image from Western Impact, Issue No.3, September 1977.
WA Has No Place for Poverty
All are welcome to attend the next Social Justice Hive event hosted by the Uniting Church WA Social Justice Commission.
The next Social Justice Hive on 8 August takes place during homelessness week (3 - 9 August). The focus topic will be 'WA has no place for poverty' - a conversation about homelessness, housing insecurity and the cost of living crisis.
Date: Saturday 8 August 2026
Time: 10.30am to 1.30pm (finishing with a shared lunch)
Location: Djidi Djidi Training Space, Uniting WA, 10/5 Aberdeen Street, Perth, WA
RSVP: chair.socialjustice@wa.uca.org.au
Because everyone deserves a safe place to call home.
Explore our website - About Us
There's much to discover on our Uniting Church WA website.
Over the next few months we'll be highlighting different aspects of the information and resources available to our Uniting Church WA community and visitors on our website starting with the About Us section.
The About Us section includes:
- Our Uniting Church Faith, Vision & Values
- Uniting Church WA 101 Guide
- First Peoples - Congress & Covenanting
- Our History and Structure
- Our Leaders
- Our Agencies & Schools
If you haven't visited our site for a while, why not explore today?
Season of Creation 2026 Online LaunchComprehending the Ecological Crisis - what’s really happening and how do we respond? The Uniting Centre for Education and Formation invite you to a Season of Creation 2026 online launch on Tuesday 11 August, 10.00am (AWST) with the topic Comprehending the Ecological Crisis – what’s really happening and how do we respond? In this online event you will hear from Jonathan Cornford, Co-founder of Manna Gum. Jonathan has PhD’s in Political Economy and Theology. |
A New Day for News and NotesNext week News and Notes is changing to Tuesday afternoons. Beginning on 4 August we will be publishing our News and Notes e-newsletter on Tuesday afternoons instead of the current Monday afternoon release. After an initial trial period we will review if this is suitable moving forward, and update our community of any changes. Newsletters from the Uniting Church WA can be found on the Newsletters page of our website. |
Assembly Standing Committee charts a hopeful path for the Uniting Church (UCA)
The Assembly Standing Committee met in Sydney from 17–19 July, bringing together members from across the country to guide the national work of the Uniting Church and continue implementing the priorities adopted by the 17th Assembly. Read More
New leaders inducted and commissioned at Sydney ceremony (UCA)
The National Assembly has celebrated the Induction and Commissioning of recently appointed Directors in a ceremony presided by the Uniting Church President, Rev Charissa Suli. Read Article
Nominations for Membership of the 18th Assembly
The 18th Triennial Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia will gather in Adelaide from 8 to 13 July 2027. During the upcoming Synod meeting members from Uniting Church WA will be elected to the18th Assembly. Nomination forms, to be completed and submitted by 7 September, are now available to download from the website. For more information, and to prayerfully discern if you feel called to nominate to be a member of the 18th Assembly please read the letter from David Beards, General Secretary.
Commissioning Services
All are welcome to attend these upcoming Commissioning Services planned by the Presbytery of WA for August with the details as follows:
- Commissioning Service - Rev Tim Atkinson - The Commissioning of Rev Tim Atkinson as Pastor will take place during a service on Sunday 2 August, 9.30am at South Mandurah Uniting Church.
- Commissioning Service - Fiona Bentley - The Commissioning of Fiona Bentley as Lay Preacher will take place during a service on Sunday 16 August, 9.30am at Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle.
- Commissioning Service - Evelyn Ashley - The Commissioning of Evelyn Ashley as Lay Preacher will take place during a service on Sunday 23 August, 9.30am at South Mandurah Uniting Church.
Wesley at One: St Stephen's School Year 12 Musicians
Uniting Church in the City invite you to a free Wesley at One recital featuring beautiful music from the St Stephen's School Year 12 musicians. The recital commences at 1.00pm on Friday 7 August at Wesley Uniting Church, on the corner of William and Hay Street, Perth. Bring along your lunch and enjoy some beautiful music in a peaceful sanctuary.
Morning Market
On Saturday 1 August, there will be a Morning Market at St Peter & Emmaus Church, 56 Green St, Joondanna from 8.00am until 11.00am. Enjoy devonshire teas, jams & relishes, books, bric a brac & plants. Proceeds to the ACCESS HOPE Orphanage in Kenya.
Kalamunda Market Day
Kalamunda Uniting Church welcomes you and your friends to next market day on Saturday 1 August from 9.00am to 12.00pm coinciding with Kalamunda Market Day. There will be delicious scones, cake and sandwiches to tempt you with your morning tea or coffee . Browse our book tables in the hall and the crafts, jams and cakes, plants and bric-a-brac in the foyer.
July
- Wednesday 29 July, 10.00am to 3.00pm. Safe Church Awareness Workshop at the Uniting Church Centre, Perth.
August
- Saturday 1 August, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Kalamunda Market Day at Kalamunda Uniting Church, Kalamunda.
- Saturday 1 August, 8.00am to 11.00am. Morning Market at St Peter & Emmaus Church, Joondanna.
- Sunday 2 August, 9.30am. Commissioning Service - Rev Tim Atkinson at South Mandurah Uniting Church, Wannanup, WA.
- Friday 7 August, 1.00pm to 1.45pm. Wesley at One: St Stephen's School Year 12 Musicians at Wesley Uniting Church, Perth.
- Saturday 8 August, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Treasure Market at Maylands-Mt Lawley Uniting Church, Mt Lawley, WA.
- Saturday 8 August, 10.30am to 1.30pm. Social Justice Hive - WA Has No Place for Poverty at Uniting WA, Perth.
- Tuesday 11 August, 10.00am to 11.30am. Comprehending the Ecological Crisis online event.
- Saturday 15 August, 6.30pm to 10.00pm. IPDC Quiz Night at All Saints Floreat Uniting Church, Floreat.
- Sunday 16 August, 9.30am. Commissioning Service - Fiona Bentley at Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle.
- Tuesday 18 August, 10.00am to 12.00pm. Good Sammy Uniting Church Open Day at Good Sammy HQ, Canning Vale.
- Saturday 22 August, 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Fundraising Concert at St Peter and Emmaus Church, Joondanna.
- Sunday 23 August, 9.30am. Commissioning Service - Evelyn Ashley at South Mandurah Uniting Church, Wannanup, WA.
- Sunday 30 August, 2.30pm to 4.00pm Welsh Free Church Gymanfa Ganu Hymn & Choral Singing Festival at Wesley Uniting Church, Perth.
Week starting Sunday 2 August 2026:
Rowethorpe Uniting Church and Uniting WA
UnitingWorld, Frontier Services
Job opportunities in the Uniting Church WA
Expression of Interest - Pilbara Patrol Bush Chaplain
Expressions of interest are invited from Ministers of the Word, Deacons, Pastors or people willing to Pastors, to fill this vacant placement within the Synod of Western Australia. 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 this remote area.
Closing date for Expressions of Interest (extended): Friday 31 July 2026, 5.00pm
Ministry Opportunities
There are currently a range of ministry opportunities available in the Uniting Church WA.
- Ministry Placement – The Billabong
- Ministry Placement - Wagin Group of Congregations
- Ministry Placement - Lighthouse Geraldton
Go to our website to find out more about these positions.
Do you have an event to share with the wider church?
Email Wendy at newsandnotes@wa.uca.org.au
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