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Moderator's Reflections on the Pacific Churches Leaders Meeting in Fiji
In April 2026 Uniting Church WA Moderator Rev David Jackson attended the Pacific Conference of Churches, Pacific Church Leaders Meeting in Suva, Fiji
He attended as part of a Uniting Church delegation that included the President Rev Charissa Suli, Co-Chair of Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress Rev Ken Sumner and other UCA leaders.
David shares his reflections on his time in Fiji, highlighting some of the many important issues the meeting addressed.
Good Sammy recognised for award-winning pathways into employment
Uniting Church Agency Good Sammy Enterprises has been recognised at the 2026 WA Disability Support Awards for their Pathways to Employment Pilot program, winning in the category of Excellence in Supporting Employment Outcomes.
Good Sammy has been named the winner of Western Australia’s National Disability Awards in the Excellence in Supporting Employment Outcomes category, recognising a proven, person-centred approach that is helping more Western Australians with disability move into work.
Does your church community have a story to share?It's always inspiring to hear ways our congregations are making a difference in their communities of faith and beyond. If your Uniting Church congregation is finding new ways to make a difference within or beyond your communities or have a story idea you think may be of interest to the wider church please contact Wendy Hendry, Executive Officer Communications so we can explore further - communications@wa.uca.org.au Please note, selection and publishing of articles is at the discretion of Communications. |
Will you Trek for Timor on Saturday?Trek 4 Timor is on this Saturday 16 May starting at 1.00pm at St Stephen's Uniting Church in Applecross. The event is an important fundraising opportunity for our Synod partnership with Lafaek Diak who operate a mobile health clinic in Timor Leste. Register to walk, or go to the Trybooking site to donate. |
For the love of our neighbours (UCA)
The Uniting Church in Australia has always understood that faith without action is incomplete. Our Assembly Strategy 2026–31 calls us to use our voice and our actions to confront injustice — not just within our own borders, but across the world. Read Article
Juniper welcomes WA Government’s investment in health and housing (Juniper)
The 2026 WA State Budget has delivered a significant and timely investment in health, housing and aged care support, recognising the increasing pressures facing older Western Australians, hospitals, carers and aged care providers. Read Article
Breaking Every Yoke:
A Reflection from AEYA 2026 (UCA)
In May 2026, four young leaders from the Uniting Church in Australia travelled to Chiang Mai, Thailand, to take part in the Fifth Asian Ecumenical Youth Assembly (AEYA 2026) — a gathering of young Christians from across Asia united under the theme "Break Every Yoke" (Isaiah 58:6). Read More
Life, Abundantly - EOFY Appeal (UnitingWorld)
UnitingWorld has launched our 2026 End of Financial Year Appeal to support the world’s poorest in the Pacific, Asia and Africa. Read Article
Uniting in Prayer 2026
From Pentecost Sunday on 24 May to the 49th Anniversary of the Uniting Church in Australia on 22 June, the UCA are embarking on a shared season of national prayer. Over these thirty days, thirty voices from across the Church will come together. Each day, a new voice will lead us in praying as one body around a single, unifying question: “What does it mean to be woven together in Christ's love across cultures and boundaries?”
Congregations and individuals are invited to journey with the Uniting Church in this prayer series beginning on Pentecost Sunday.
Safe Church Awareness Workshop
There will be a Safe Church Awareness Workshop taking place on Saturday 23 May from 9.30am to 2.30pm at Northam Uniting Church, 103 Duke St, Northam, WA (Please note corrected times). All ministers, pastors, church leaders, volunteers, members of congregations and those involved in community services are welcome and urged to attend. The cost is $20.00 per person. Please bring your own lunch.
For further information or to register by 19 May please contact Kerry Shields, Administrative Support Officer, Culture of Safety on 9260 9800 or cultureofsafety@wa.uca.org.au
May
- Saturday 16 May, 1.00pm to 5.00pm. Trek 4 Timor 2026 at St Stephen's Uniting Church, Applecross.
- Friday 22 May, 10.30am. Pinjarra Adult Fellowship 'At Home' at Pinjarra Uniting Church, Pinjarra.
- Saturday 23 May, 9.30am to 2.30pm. Safe Church Awareness Workshop at Northam Uniting Church, Northam.
- Saturday 23 May, 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Monster Raffle at Noranda Uniting Church, Noranda.
- Tuesday 26 May. Sorry Day.
- Wednesday 27 May to 3 June. National Reconciliation Week.
June
- Tuesday 2 June, 7.00pm to 8.30pm. Uniting Generations Network Meeting online via Zoom.
- Friday 19 June, 2.00pm to 5.30pm. Intercultural Workshop at St Stephen's Uniting Church, Applecross.
- Saturday 20 June, 9.00am to 4.00pm. Presbytery of WA Meeting at Rockingham Uniting Church, Waikiki.
Week starting Sunday 17 May 2026:
Church Law Committee and the Nominating Committee
Commission for Theology, Formation and Leadership, and the Church Polity Reference Committee
Job opportunities in the Uniting Church WA
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.
Do you have an event to share with the wider church?
Email Wendy at newsandnotes@wa.uca.org.au
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