News and Notes 2 September 2024

National Child Protection Week Poster

The Uniting Church Assembly and National Safe Church Unit have released a new poster in recognition of National Child Protection Week (NCPW - 1 to 7 September 2024). The theme for NCPW 2024 is 'Every Conversation Matters'.

Uniting Church communities are invited to display the poster as a reminder of our commitment to creating a culture of safety. You're also invited to set aside a time to remember and recommit to our shared call to be a safe church for all. A prayer from Uniting Church President Rev Charissa Suli will also be available soon to use at this time.

If you would like to find out about upcoming opportunities for Safe Church training in the Synod of WA please contact the Culture of Safety team - cultureofsafety@wa.uca.org.au

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The Justice Hive

Are you busy working for justice as part of your life of faith. Is there a particular area of work you’re involved in and want support with? Or is there something you’re passionate about, but aren’t sure how you can make a difference? Then come along to the first Justice Hive event of the Uniting Church WA Social Justice Commission and connect with other Uniting Church justice bees.

The first Justice Hive event will be a 2025 planning session on Saturday 19 October 2024 from 12.00pm to 3.00pm at the Djidi Djidi Training Space, Uniting WA, 10/5 Aberdeen St, Perth. Bring and Share lunch to start.

Please RSVP for planning purposes to justice@wa.uca.org.au

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Fifty Years of Service to the Mandurah Community

Uniting Outreach Mandurah

In the heart of Mandurah, the Mandurah Uniting Church shares their love of Christ out into the surrounding community in a shared mission of compassion and support. This year the church is celebrating 50 years of support to the Mandurah community through its service now known as Uniting Outreach Mandurah.

This article was originally published in our August 2024 edition of Revive magazine.

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Art & Craft Exhibition

Trinity School for Seniors (TSFS) is once again hosting its annual Art & Craft Exhibition between 13 to 17 October 2024.
TSFS aims to bring seniors together to experience companionship through learning via the extensive array of classes on offer.
The annual Art & Craft Exhibition is one of the main highlights of the Trinity School for Senior's school year, allowing students to showcase their creative talents to the people of Perth – something they might not necessarily be able to do otherwise.
Go to the website for details and opening times.

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September Social Justice Update

The latest newsletter from the Uniting Church WA Social Justice Commission is out now, sharing with you a selection of the news, information and events in the social justice space of the Uniting Church and the broader community.

You can find more Social Justice Updates, along with our other Uniting Church WA newsletters on our website here.

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Methodist Church in Fiji Adopts Groundbreaking Disability and Disaster Management Policies (UnitingWorld) - The Methodist Church in Fiji (MCIF) has adopted policies to ensure church-wide approaches to inclusion of all people with disabilities, and to build the capacity of the church to prepare for and respond to disasters.
Submission Deadline for Proposed Truth and Justice Commission (UCA) - The deadline is looming for submissions to a current parliamentary inquiry into a Bill proposing a new federal truth and justice commission. The Bill is before a Senate Inquiry and you can make your voice heard until 6 September.
The 48th Annual Meeting of the Uniting Church Synod of WA is taking place from 13 to 15 September 2024. All are welcome to attend the opening worship on Friday 13 September. The service will be at Mount Pleasant Uniting Church, 1 Coomoora Rd, Mount Pleasant, starting at 7.00pm. The Synod meeting will be held in the Dickinson Centre, Scotch College, on Saturday 14 September from 8.00am to 8.00pm and Sunday 15 September from 9.00am to 4.00pm.
Intercultural Network Meeting - The Uniting Church Presbytery of WA Intercultural Network will meet on 7 September 2024 at 9.30am, at Applecross, St Stephen’s Uniting Church, 2 Mackenzie Road, Applecross.
Blessing of the Animals - Star Street Uniting Church are having a special Blessing of the Animals service on Sunday 8 September, 9.30am, to recognise all God’s creatures and especially those that share our lives and affection. All are welcome.

September

Friday 6 September, 1.00pm. Wesley at One: Caught in a fairy tale at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
Saturday 7 September, 9.30am. Intercultural Network Meeting at St Stephen's Applecross Uniting Church.
Saturday 7 September, 9.00am - 12.00pm. Kalamunda Market Day at Kalamunda Uniting Church.
Sunday 8 September, 9.30am. Blessing of the Animals at Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle.
Friday 13 September, 7.00pm. Opening Worship of the 48th Annual Meeting of the Uniting Church Synod of WA at Mount Pleasant Uniting Church.
Saturday 14 September, 8.30am to 9.00pm. 48th Annual Meeting of the Uniting Church Synod of WA at Scotch College, Swanbourne.
Sunday 15 September, 9.00am to 4.00pm. 48th Annual Meeting of the Uniting Church Synod of WA at Scotch College, Swanbourne.

October

Sunday 6 October, 1.00pm. Trek for Timor South West at Crooked Brook Forest, Ferguson Valley.
Friday 18 October, 10.00am to 12.30pm. UCAF Annual Fellowship Day at Noranda Uniting Church.
Saturday 19 October, 12.00pm to 3.00pm. Justice Hive at Djidi Djidi Training Space, Uniting WA.

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