News and events from the Uniting Church WA and beyond
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Moderator's Easter Message
Uniting Church WA Moderator Susy Thomas has offered an Easter pastoral reflection to the people of God in the Uniting Church.
‘As the Church universal enters Holy Week, leading up to the celebration of Easter, I greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.’
Palm Sunday Walk for Peace and Justice for Refugees WA
Church and community groups have gathered with refugees for the 2023 Palm Sunday Walk for Peace and Justice for Refugees. They say that Australia’s refugee policies still have a long way to go before people seeking safety in Australia are treated fairly.
You are invited - Pentecost Sunday
Susy Thomas, Moderator of the Uniting Church WA invites you to worship as a church together in celebration of Pentecost Sunday, 28 May 2023. The theme for our worship will be ‘Finding hope in the power of the Holy Spirit’. The service will be held at The Billabong Uniting Church, starting at 5.00pm. All are welcome to join us for light refreshments and fellowship after the service.
News
- What does it take to lift a village out of poverty? is a story that comes to us from UnitingWorld, the Uniting Church in Australia relief and development agency.
- Building harmony during Ramadan - the Uniting Church Assembly hosted its 10th annual Iftar Dinner with Affinity Intercultural Foundation on 28 March.
- Uniting for the Voice - Leaders of Australia’s major faith-based charitable service networks urge political leaders to support the Voice to Parliament.
- Iftar Dinner at Trinity Uniting Church in the City - The Intercultural Harmony Society and Trinity Uniting Church in the City invite you to an Iftar dinner recognising Ramadan and encouraging interfaith dialogue, at 6.00pm on Wednesday 12 April. You are also welcome to arrive early to join Trinity’s Taize prayer service at 5.15pm. Please RSVP for catering purposes - details in link.
- Easter Services Directory - A range of Holy Week and Easter services and events can be found on the Uniting Church WA website by searching our dedicated directory.
- What is the Presbytery of WA? An information booklet and video were launched at the recent Presbytery meeting explaining the role of the Presbytery of WA. These resources can now be downloaded from the website for use by congregations and individuals.
- Wurlitzer Orbit 3 electric organ in good working condition is being offered for free to a Uniting Church congregation or individual, available for pick up in Ardross. Email Dilwyn - dilwynfairclough@hotmail.com
- A reminder that due to the Easter Monday public holiday, News and Notes will be sent out on Tuesday 11 April next week.
Events
April
- Monday 3 April, 6.00 - 7.30pm. CEDAL Zoom Forum - Children and youth.
- Tuesday 4 April, 6.00 - 7.30pm. CEDAL Zoom Forum - Lay Education.
- Wednesday 5 April, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Wednesday 5 April, 6.00 - 7.30pm. CEDAL Zoom Forum - Continuing Education.
- Thursday 6 April. Term 1 last day.
- (For a list of Easter Services please go to our Easter Events page.)
- Friday 7 April. Good Friday Public Holiday.
- Sunday 9 April. Easter Sunday Public Holiday.
- Monday 10 April. Easter Monday Public Holiday.
- Wednesday 12 April, 5.30pm. Act 2 Drop In online.
- Wednesday 12 April, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Wednesday 12 April, 6.00pm. Iftar Dinner at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Thursday 13 April, 12.30pm. Recitals at Ross - Euphonium Music at Uniting Church in the City, Ross Memorial, cnr Hay and Colin St, West Perth.
- Friday 14 April. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Sunday 16 April, 5.00pm, Social.Justice.Church Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Wednesday 19 April, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Friday 21 - Sunday 23 April. Contextual Theology and Multicultural Ministry Intensive Weekend at Mt Pleasant Uniting Church
- Friday 21 April, 1.00pm. Wesley at One at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Friday 21 April. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Monday 24 April. Term 2 first day.
- Tuesday 25 April. ANZAC Day Public Holiday.
- Wednesday 26 April, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Friday 28 April. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Thursday 28 April, 11.00am. Act 2 Drop In online.
This week we pray for:
Wellington Regional Mission (Bunbury St Augustine's and Capel Uniting Church)
Defence Force Chaplaincy
Books, resources and more to inspire, encourage and educate.
Check out job opportunities within the Uniting Church WA
Presbytery Minister (Pastoral) - Presbytery of WA - Expressions of interest are invited from Ministers of the Word/Deacons to fill a vacant placement within the Presbytery of Western Australia. 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: 5.00pm, Friday 7 April 2023
Minister, Wagin Group of Congregations is a full-time vacant placement comprising three small rural congregations in the Wheatbelt area of Western Australia. Worship services are conducted in the towns of Wagin (weekly), Darkan (twice monthly) and Dumbleyung (monthly), as well as a short worship service at the local aged care facility (twice monthly). This single ministry placement is supported by a willing team of lay leaders and lay preachers.
Applications close: 5.00pm, Friday 7 April 2023.
Minister, Geraldton Lighthouse Congregation - Applications are invited for a Full-Time Minister/Pastor to fill a vacant placement at Lighthouse Church 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: 5.00pm, Friday 7 April 2023
Job opportunities in the wider church
Minister of the Word in Adamstown Uniting Church - Applications are invited for ministry position in Adamstown, in the Synod of NSW & ACT. leading a vibrant and growing congregation.
Application close: 30 April 2023
Do you have an event to share with the wider church?
Email Wendy at newsandnotes@wa.uca.org.au
