News and events from the Uniting Church WA and beyond
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Homelessness Week 2023
Homelessness Week is from 7 to 11 August 2023 with the theme 'It's time to end homelessness'. Find out about events taking place with Shelter WA.
According to Uniting WA, 'Western Australia has the highest rate of rough sleepers in the country, with 1 in 4 of people experiencing homelessness living in tents, cars or out on the streets'. Uniting WA have a range of services to combat the homelessness crisis in WA including the Tranby Engagement Hub, Koort Boodja crisis accommodation and the Homelessness Accommodation Support Service. Find ways congregations and individuals can support the work of Uniting WA here.
Five Voices on the Voice
The Voice to Parliament continues to be a defining conversation for our nation this year. Across the Uniting Church, many people are giving considered thought to this topic, engaging in respectful and constructive dialogue and discerning how we might be informed by our faith in Jesus. Here are five pieces of writing from Uniting Church members who have approached the invitation of the referendum from different angles.
Singing in SecretAt a special worship service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth on Sunday 20 August at 12.00pm titled 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵, Jangoo Chapkhana conducts Lux et Veritas in a programme of choral music by William Byrd. |
Act2 - Q&ADo you have a question about the Act2 Project? You're invited to join a Facebook live forum on Wednesday 10 August at 9.00am (AWST) to ask questions and learn more. |
News & Information
- Lives in Limbo - 10 years of Offshore Processing - The Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce (ACRT) has joined others in calling for an end to the cruelty of offshore detention on the 10th anniversary of the offshore processing agreement between Australia and PNG.
- All of This is Us - A wrap up of the 2023 President's Conference where people from across the Uniting Church gathered for four inspiring days at Redcliffe Uniting Church on Gubbi Gubbi land in Queensland.
- Advanced Notice - The Social Justice Commission are preparing a resource for the Season of Creation for Sunday 24 September. The resource will be available for download in the next few weeks - watch this space!
- The next Multicultural Network Meeting will be held at Kardinya Uniting Church on Monday 14 August at 6pm. All are welcome to attend.
Retired Ministers Fellowship - The next gathering of the Retired Ministers Fellowship will be held at Noranda Uniting Church, 79 Camboon Rd, Noranda, on Wednesday 23 August at 10.30am. Dr Sue Boyd will speak of her experiences in the diplomatic services. To find out more please contact Margaret Smithson smithsonmarg@gmail.com
You are invited to join in a Forum on The Voice Referendum hosted by Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle, on Wednesday 23 August starting at 6.30pm.
- A Banner and Craft Sale and Exhibition is taking place on Saturday 26 August from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Trinity North Uniting Church, Greenwood. The Trinity North UC craft groups are selling some of their wonderful work, and some items are on display as part of the exhibit. Some church banners will be available for sale also.
Events Calendar
August
- Wednesday 9 August, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Thursday 10 August, 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Recitals at Ross - Musical Tapestry: Beautiful Music by Women Creators at Uniting Church in the City, Ross Memorial
- Friday 11 August. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Saturday 12 August, 9.00am to 12.30pm. Safe Church Refresher Workshop at Nedlands Uniting Church.
- Saturday 12 August, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Treasure Market at Maylands Mt Lawley Uniting Church.
- Wednesday 16 August, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Friday 18 August. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Friday 18 August, 9.30am to 11.30am. Uniting Generations Network Meeting at Trinity North Uniting Church, 89 Martlock Dve, Greenwood.
- Friday 18 August, 1.00pm to 1.45pm. Wesley at One - There were girls too at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Sunday 20 August, 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Singing in Secret at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Wednesday 23 August, 10.30am. Retired Ministers Fellowship at Noranda Uniting Church.
- Wednesday 23 August, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Wednesday 23 August, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Forum on the Voice Referendum hosted by Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle.
- Friday 25 August. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Saturday 26 August, 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Banner and Craft Sale/Exhibition at Trinity North Uniting Church, 89 Marlock Dve, Greenwood.
- Sunday 27 August, 9.00am. Service of Admission for Rev Erica Payne, Dongara Uniting Church, Dongara.
- Sunday 27 August, 9.30am to 10.30am. Blessing of the Animals Service at Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle.
- Wednesday 30 August, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Thursday 31 August, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Ethical Ministry Workshop - Self-Care in Ministry at Maylands-Mt Lawley Uniting Church.
This week we pray for:
South Perth and Star Street Uniting Churches
The United Church in Papua New Guinea
Books, resources and more to inspire, encourage and educate.
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Email Wendy at newsandnotes@wa.uca.org.au
