Being an Intercultural ChurchThe Presbytery of WA are holding a workshop on Being an Intercultural Church, on Saturday 18 May from 10.00am to 12.00pm at Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle. The workshop will be an opportunity for facilitated discussion about what it means to be an intercultural church in our congregations and Presbytery.
Uniting WA Winter AppealDid you know that 1 in 4 Australian women experience domestic violence?
You can help by supporting the Uniting WA Winter Appeal.
Nikki joined the Moortidj Yorga – Together Walking program in 2021 after experiencing family and domestic violence, which she says made her feel isolated and alone.
“When I come to the group, I feel seen, heard and connected,” said Nikki.
“I’ve gained a lot more wisdom and insight into myself and the situations that I’ve been in over the years. It’s given me confidence to make my own decisions,” she said.
With your help, Uniting WA can provide more vital assistance to women like Nikki.
Day in the life of a Bush Chaplain - Lindsay GinnPastor Lindsay Ginn is a Frontier Services Bush Chaplain based in the Goldfields, WA. Lindsay brings a special kind of joy and connection to people – music! His music brings people together, breaks down barriers, and allows communities to connect on a deeper level.
Frontier Services asked Lindsay to share what a typical day looks like for him to give you a sense of just how much supporters make possible.
Retired Ministers FellowshipThe next meeting of the Retired Ministers Fellowship will be held on Friday 17 May at All Saints Floreat Uniting Church commencing at 10.30am for morning tea. Three of our newly ordained ministers will speak of their journey and call to ministry.
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Trek for Timor 2024Register Now for Trek for Timor on Sunday 19 May 2024 to raise money for our international partnership project, Lafaek Diak’s mobile health clinic in Timor Leste. You can walk, fundraise or simply donate to this great cause! Sunday 19 May 2024 starting at Mount Pleasant Uniting Church, from 1.00pm.
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Enough is Enough: Women deserve better - The Uniting Church in Australia stands in solidarity with all those demanding greater action on the nation's violence against women crisis. Placing older people at the heart of a sustainable aged care system - an article by Claerwen Little, National Director of UnitingCare Australia on challenges facing the aged care sector. Good News from Good Sammy - Uniting Church WA Agency Good Sammy Enterprises are featured in the series 'Toward Net Zero: Good News Stories' highlighting some of the many ways they are reducing waste and caring for the environment. Humans of the Uniting Church - In this edition of the UCA's Humans of the Uniting Church, we get to know a little more about Rev Ken Devereux. Ken is a retired
Minister of the Word, chaplain and teacher who has dedicated his life to caring for God's creation. We're sure Ken will be a familiar name for many in our community! I Love my Kitchen Garden - 46-year-old Bernadeta has long been a gardener. Around her home in rural Timor-Leste, she’s tried her hand at growing more than just staples. But it wasn’t until UnitingWorld’s partner FUSONA (the development agency of the Protestant Church in Timor-Leste (IPTL), a partner of UnitingWorld and the Uniting Church in Australia) offered her some assistance and invited her to help lead a gardening group that her garden became the primary source of income for her family. Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2024 - in
Australia this is observed in the week between Ascension and Pentecost - 12 to 19 May 2024. The theme for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in 2024 is “You shall love the Lord your God ...and your neighbour as yourself…” (Luke 10:27) which was chosen by a working group from Burkina Faso. Family Scottish Night - NorthWay Uniting Church invite you to put on your tartan for a Family Scottish Night. Friday 7 June from 6.30 p.m. Live music from Heel
n Toe Ceilidh Band. BYO snacks & drinks. Raffle. Admission $15. Uniting Generations Network - The next Uniting Generations Network gathering is on Tuesday 14 May, 7.00pm at Star Street Uniting Church in Carlisle. Come along to share what is happening in your congregation and our topic will be Family Ministry. For enquiries contact Julie Ridden – julie.ridden@wa.uca.org.au UCA Polity and Ethos Workshop - This workshop aims to give an overview of how the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) is structured and operates so that it might fulfil its function of being the church in our time and place. Saturday 11 May 9.00am to 1.00pm (morning tea provided) Leeming Uniting Church (Farrington House), 66 Farrington Rd, Leeming. This workshop will also be offered online over three Tuesday evenings
(21, 28 May & 4 June) Treasure Market - Maylands - Mt. Lawley Uniting Church are having a Treasure Market on Saturday 11 May from 9.00am to 12.00pm at 165 Railway Pde. Mt Lawley.
May- Tuesday 7 May, 11.00am to 1.00pm. When Science and Faith Chat Together at St Augustine Uniting Church, Bunbury.
- Wednesday 8 May, 2.00pm. Floral Workshop at All Saints Floreat Uniting Church.
- Thursday 9 May, 12.30pm. Recitals at Ross - Finding Fondness at Uniting Church in the City, Ross Memorial.
- Friday 10 May. Uniting Church Centre closed
- Saturday 11 May, 9.00am to 1.00pm. Uniting Church Polity & Ethos Workshop at Leeming Uniting Church.
- Sunday 12 May. UnitingWorld Sunday
- Tuesday 14 May, 7.00pm. Uniting Generations Network at Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle.
- Thursday 16 May, 2.00pm to 4.00pm. All Saints Sing-Along at All Saints Floreat Uniting Church.
- Friday 17 May. Uniting Church Centre closed
- Friday 17 May, 10.30am. Retired Ministers Fellowship at All Saints Floreat Uniting Church.
- Friday 17 May, 1.00pm. Wesley at One - Wanderers at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Saturday 18 May, 10.00am to 12.00pm. Being an Intercultural Church at Star Street Uniting Church.
- Sunday 19 May, 1.00pm to 4.00pm. Trek for Timor at Mount Pleasant Uniting Church.
- Friday 24 May. Uniting Church Centre closed
- Saturday 25 May, 9.00am to 12.30pm. Safe Church Refresher Workshop at Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle.
- Friday 31 May, 7.30pm. Solace in the City at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Friday 31 May. Uniting Church Centre closed
June
This week we pray for: Candidates for the Ministries Committee and the Commission for Education for Discipleship and Leadership (CEDAL)
Job opportunities with the Uniting Church WA Accountant
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accountant to join the Business and Finance team at the Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of WA. This position will be based at the Uniting Church Centre in East Perth. This is a permanent position on either a four or five day per week basis.
Applications close - 13 May 2024 Ministry Placement – Full Time Minister/Pastor, Lighthouse 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 - 13 May 2024 Ministry Placement – Wagin Group of Congregations
Applications are invited for a Full-Time Minister to fill a vacant placement at Wagin Group of Congregations, Wagin.
Applications close - 13 May 2024 Presbytery Minister: Mission
Expressions of interest are invited from members of the Uniting Church, either ordained or lay, for a full time position within the Presbytery of Western Australia (WA). The Presbytery Minister (Mission) will work with the Thrive Mission Committee and other staff of Presbytery to support and resource congregations and faith communities across WA to engage in worship, witness and service as the people of God in their communities.
Applications Close – 20 May 2024
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