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UCA President joins WA Faith Leaders to speak out against the North West Shelf - Media Release
On Sunday 1 June Uniting Church in Australia President Rev Charissa Suli joined WA Uniting Church faith leaders outside Wesley Uniting Church in Perth to speak out against the recent approval of the North West Shelf gas processing facility extension.
Rev Suli was joined by Uniting Church WA Moderator Rev Dr Ian Tozer, Rev Mitchell Garlett from the Uniting Aboriginal & Islander Christian Congress; and Rev Ken Devereux, the President of the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change WA Chapter, as they shared their concerns about the decision by the Federal Environment Minister to extend the life of the facility to 2070.
UCWA welcomes Stolen Generations Redress Scheme Announcement
The Uniting Church in Western Australia welcomes the announcement on 27 May 2025 by the Western Australian Government to introduce a Stolen Generations Redress Scheme.
Rev Dr Ian Tozer, Moderator of the Uniting Church in Western Australia said:
“We pray that this redress scheme will be an important step in the healing process for survivors and their families. We hope that the processes put in place by the Government to administer the scheme are carried out in a way that leads to healing, and not to further harm and hurt for survivors. We also think of the families of Stolen Generations for whom this announcement comes too late, for the many who have sadly passed while waiting for justice and reparations.”
The Methodist Church in Zimbabwe needs your help
Across rural Zimbabwe, hunger and water scarcity are forcing children out of school, and families into poverty.
Our partner, the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe, is leading bold, practical solutions, providing clean water and building food security. But they can’t do it alone.
UnitingWorld has launched their End of Financial Year Appeal to help grow this work to impact thousands of children and families in Zimbabwe and beyond.
The Appeal website has all the information, an inspirational project video to share, and a link to resources for churches.
Rural Network Gathering
The Presbytery Rural and Remote Network are hosting a gathering on Friday 20 June, starting at 2.00pm at South Perth Uniting Church. The topic for the gathering will be ‘Covenanting in rural and remote communities’.
This gathering is open to the wider Uniting Church WA community, and is taking place on the day before the Presbytery of WA meeting.
The day will include worship, a talk with the guest speaker Uncle Ken Sumner, afternoon tea and a time of discussion. After the meeting time people are invited to stay for a shared meal.
Recommended pre-reading will include the Congregation Covenanting Guide which is available to download on the event page.
Formation Focus Week - Resources AvailableFormation Focus Week will be held from 21 to 27 July 2025. During this week the Uniting Centre for Education and Formation (UCEF) invite you to explore ‘The Power of Perspective’. To prepare for the week, on the evening of Friday 18 July, we will come together as the wider Uniting Church in Western Australia for a Formation Focus Week Gathering. Resources are now available to support group discussions in congregations, study groups, or special gatherings, along with worship material for a Sunday service to help you engage meaningfully in your local context. Download the resources on our website. |
Social Justice Update - JuneThe latest Social Justice Update from the Uniting Church WA Social Justice Commission is out now! Check your inbox if you're on the mailing list, or read it on our website Newsletters page here. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for this newsletter you can use the sign up box on the Social Impact pages of our website. |
Planting Hope: Vision, Volunteers and a Community Revitalised (UCA)
After 20 years, the dream of building a new church and community centre for the people of Oodnadatta has finally been realised. This is in large part due to the vision and leadership of Frontier Services Bush Chaplain, Pastor Julia Lennon. Read Article
Chairs appointed to lead new National Commissions (UCA)
The Uniting Church in Australia Assembly is delighted to announce the appointment of Chairs for two new Uniting Church National Commissions. Read Article
Celebrating 40 years of our multicultural church declaration - Worship resources are now available to download from the Assembly website for congregations and communities to use to celebrate this milestone anniversary locally.
Help CARAD find a new home - After nearly two decades at 245 Stirling Street, Perth, CARAD must find a new home. Funds raised through this campaign will ensure CARAD can secure appropriate accommodation and continue providing the life-changing services our clients depend on. Find out how you can help CARAD continue essential support to their clients here.
Admission of Ministers - The Presbytery of WA has arranged two services to celebrate and officially admit two ministers into the Uniting Church in Australia:
Rev Simone Smalley - Deacon - Sunday 15 June, 9.30am at All Saints Floreat Uniting Church, 50 Berkeley Cresc, Floreat.
Rev Roy Surjanegara - Minister of the Word - Sunday 6 July, 10.00am at GKI Uniting Church, 2A Willis St, Mosman Park.
The Big Garage Sale including a Great Outback BBQ for Frontier Services - Star Street Uniting Church are having a Big Garage Sale on Saturday 21 June, from 8.00am. Come along and grab a bargain in clothing, bric-a-brac, books, dvds and art. There will be crafts and bake sale and an impressive array of plants by Mr Retired. Proceeds from the garage sale go to Star Street UC's emergency food relief program. You can also bring non-perishable items to donate to the food program. In conjunction with the Garage Sale, they will also be hosting ‘The Great Outback BBQ’ raising funds for Frontier Services, providing support for Aussie farmers doing it tough.
Kalamunda Market Day - Visit Kalamunda Uniting church Market Day as part of your visit to the hills for Kalamunda Village Markets on Saturday 7 June from 9.00am to 12.00pm. Morning Teas will be available and our usual stalls with cakes, crafts, jams, plants and books will be ready to tempt you. Come along and enjoy the fellowship.
June
- Friday 6 June, 1.00pm. Wesley at One: Wesley Music Scholars 2025 at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Saturday 7 June, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Kalamunda Market Day at Kalamunda Uniting Church.
- Saturday 7 June, 6.00pm. Celebration of 40th Anniversary of Multicultural Church Declaration at Kardinya Uniting Church.
- Saturday 14 June, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Uniting Church Polity and Ethos Workshop at Leeming Uniting Church.
- Sunday 15 June, 9.30am to 10.30am. Admission Service Rev Simone Smalley at All Saints Floreat Uniting Church.
- Friday 20 June, 1.00pm. Wesley at One: Emily Hobday at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Friday 20 June, 2.00pm. Rural Network Gathering at South Perth Uniting Church.
- Saturday 21 June, 8.00am to 1.00pm. Big Garage Sale and Great Outback BBQ at Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle.
- Saturday 21 June, 9.00am to 4.00pm. Presbytery of WA Annual Meeting at Mount Pleasant Uniting Church.
- Saturday 28 June, 9.00am. Opening and Dedication of Uniting Church in Port Hedland at Hedland Fijian Uniting Church, Port Hedland.
July
- Sunday 6 July, 10.00am to 11.00am. Admission Service Rev Roy Surjanegara at GKI Uniting Church, Mosman Park.
- Saturday 19 July, 9.00am to 2.00pm. Safe Church Awareness Workshop at St Aidan's Uniting Church, Claremont.
- Tuesday 22 July, 9.30am to 2.00pm. Pioneer Ministry in New Housing Areas - Bunbury Seminar at St Augustine Uniting Church, Bunbury.
- Thursday 24 July, 9.30am to 2.00pm. Pioneer Ministry in New Housing Areas - Guildford Seminar at St Matthews Anglican Church, Guildford.
- Saturday 26 July, 10.00am to 1.00pm. Social Justice Hive Gathering at Uniting WA, Aberdeen St, Perth.
This week we pray for:
GKI Mosman Park and Nedlands Uniting Churches
Assembly Legal Reference Committee and the Uniting Church in Australia National History Society
Job opportunities in the Uniting Church WA
Administration Officer - Property Services
An exciting opportunity is now available for an experienced Administration Officer (part-time 0.8fte) to join our Perth based Property Services team at the Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of WA. This position will be based at the Uniting Church Centre in East Perth.
Applications close - Friday 20 June 2025
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