UCA Anniversary Prayer, Good Sammy Open Day and more! News and events from Uniting Church WA and beyond.
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Prayer for the Uniting Church
Today we celebrate the 49th Anniversary of our Uniting Church! Moderator Rev David Jackson has offered this prayer for the Uniting Church in Australia as part of the Assembly’s season of 'Uniting in Prayer'.
Uniting in Prayer was an opportunity for Uniting Church community from across the country to join together in 30 days of prayer from Pentecost Sunday on 24 May to the 49th Anniversary of the Uniting Church in Australia on 22 June.
Over the 30 days, 30 voices from across the Church offered a prayer, leading us to pray as one body around a single, unifying question: “What does it mean to be woven together in Christ’s love across cultures and boundaries?”
All of the prayers from Uniting in Prayer can be accessed on the Assembly website here.
Good Sammy Uniting Church Open Day
Good Sammy Enterprises are hosting an Open Day for Uniting Church WA community at their Canning Vale facility on Tuesday 18 August from 10.00am to 12.00pm.
Join Good Sammy for a presentation from CEO Kane Blackman, a tour of their impressive recycling facilities and a delicious morning tea.
RSVP to https://goodsammy.com.au/us-rsvp2026/ or email Tina Cazzolli at events@goodsammy.com.au – please include congregation, Agency, School or Company you are attending from, along with any dietary requirements.
Uniting WA 20th Anniversary Church Service
Uniting Church WA community are warmly invited to a special service to celebrate 20 years of Uniting WA on Saturday 4 July.
Together, we will reflect on our shared journey, give thanks, and celebrate the people and communities who have shaped the Uniting WA story over the past 20 years.
Date: Saturday 4 July
2026
Time: 1.45pm for a 2.00pm service, until 4.00pm
Location: Wesley Uniting Church, Perth.
Afternoon refreshments will follow the service. RSVP by 25 July to events@unitingwa.org.au
2026 Uniting Church Anniversary message (UCA)
Uniting Church President Rev Charissa Suli has released a special video message to mark the 49th anniversary of the Uniting Church in Australia on 22 June, reflecting on the Church’s journey and inviting members to look ahead with hope toward its Jubilee year in 2027. Read Article
WCC joins faith-based statement for World Refugee Day, 75th anniversary of Refugee Convention (WCC)
The World Council of Churches joined other faith-based groups in a statement in commemoration of World Refugee Day and the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention. Read More
Supporting men’s mental health through coffee and connection at Juniper Chrystal Halliday (Juniper)
This Men’s Mental Health Week, we’re shining a light on a meaningful Friday morning ritual at Juniper Chrystal Halliday that’s brightening the week for male residents. Read Article
Prayer shawl helps healing (Crosslight)
Kate Thompson was driving when she first heard about an attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 14 last year. “I was a bit shell-shocked,” says Kate, who has Jewish heritage. Read Article
UnitingWorld Sunday - Life, Abundantly
UnitingWorld Sunday is your chance to celebrate our global neighbours and the church family we’re part of. Join churches across Australia on Sunday 28 June (or any date that suits your calendar). The 2026 UnitingWorld Sunday theme is Life, Abundantly inspired by John 10:10.
Resources are available for congregations including a complete liturgy and order of service, video sermon from National Director Dr Sureka Goringe, children's talk and everything your congregation or faith community would need for a meaningful service.
Creating Faith Communities: Past, Present and Future
The seminar hosted by the Council of Christians and Jews WA, will explore how Christians and Jews have created viable communities of believers around their respective faiths in God while living as minorities in wider society.
Following the presentations, members will have the opportunity to discuss how these past and present faith communities may provide initiatives for future Christian and Jewish communities in our present-day society. The seminar will be held on Tuesday, 14 July 2026 at 7.30pm at the Parish Hall, St David’s Anglican Church, 54 Simpson Street, Ardross. The seminar is a free event and all are welcome. Light refreshments will be served – please RSVP by Friday 10 July to ccjwa@aol.com.
Mentoring Workshop
Mentoring someone in ministry? This one’s for you. The Uniting Centre for Education and Formation (UCEF) is offering a free Mentoring Workshop on Wednesday 1 July from 9.30am to 12.30pm at St Peter and Emmaus Church, Joondanna.
ICYMI - Dovetales June 2026
Dovetales is an eight-page printed news publication capturing a snapshot of stories and news from across our Uniting Church WA community. Printed copies of the June edition have been sent to all congregations and faith communities. Extra copies of the June Dovetales are available from the Uniting Church Centre and can be requested by contacting Wendy Hendry – communications@wa.uca.org.au or you can download and print Dovetales from the website.
June
- Saturday 27 June, 9.00am to 2.00pm. Safe Church Awareness Workshop at Noranda Uniting Church, Noranda.
July
- Wednesday 1 July, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Mentoring Workshop at St Peter & Emmaus Church, Joondanna.
- Saturday 4 July, 2.00pm to 4.00pm. 20th Anniversary of Uniting WA at Wesley Uniting Church, Perth.
- Sunday 5 July to 12 July. NAIDOC Week
August
- Saturday 15 August, 6.30pm to 10.00pm. IPDC Quiz Night at All Saints Floreat Uniting Church, Floreat.
- Tuesday 18 August, 10.00am to 12.00pm. Good Sammy Uniting Church Open Day at Good Sammy HQ, Canning Vale.
- Sunday 30 August. Welsh Free Church Hymn Singing Festival 'Gymanfa Ganu', at Wesley Uniting Church, Perth.
Week starting Sunday 28 June 2026:
Methodist Ladies’ College, Presbyterian Ladies’ College, Scotch College, and Scarborough Uniting Church
The Evangelical Christian Church in Tanah Papua
Job opportunities in the Uniting Church WA
Expression of Interest - General Secretary, Uniting Church WA
The Uniting Church Western Australia invites Expressions of Interest for the position of General Secretary. Under the Synod By-Laws, the Nominating Committee will discern a candidate to recommend to the WA Synod meeting in September 2026.
Closing date for Expressions of Interest: Friday 26 June 2026
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.
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Email Wendy at newsandnotes@wa.uca.org.au
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