News and events from the Uniting Church WA and beyond
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Retired Ministers Fellowship Meeting
The next meeting of the Retired Ministers Fellowship will be held on Tuesday, 14 November in the Fellows Room at Trinity Residential College, 230 Hampden Rd, Crawley. The day begins with morning tea at 10.30am and the speaker programme begins at 11.15am.
The cost of the lunch will be subsidised so please RSVP to Margaret Smithson by 8 November if you are staying for lunch - email smithsonmarg@gmail.com
Click 'Find Out More' for more details of the day.
Safe Church Training
There are three new Safe Church Training Workshops available in November.
- 11 November - Safe Church Awareness @ Christian Impact Centre, Darch
- 22 November - Safe Church Refresher - via ZOOM
- 25 November - Safe Church Awareness @ Lynwood Christian Church, Ferndale.
Go to the events page for more details.
Trek 4 Timor 2023
The Perth Trek for Timor event is on this Sunday, 1.00pm starting at Mount Pleasant Uniting Church and incorporating the Bridges River Walk. This is an important fundraising event run by the International Partnerships and Development Commission for the Uniting Church WA partnership in Timor Leste, the Good Crocodile Foundation. There's still time to register - go to the website for more information.
News & Information
- Everything in Common is UnitingWorld’s gift catalogue, filled with gifts that fight poverty through health, education, leadership and income opportunities. Find out how you can become an Everything in Common Advocate here.
- "This big, bold experiment called the Uniting Church" - Act2 Project Lead Andrew Johnson reflects on how anniversaries can invite us to see anew.
- How to host a zero waste party - Good Sammy give some helpful tips on zero-waste entertaining this summer.
- A Meeting of the Presbytery of WA is taking place on Saturday 18 November 2023 from 9.00am to 4.00pm at St Peter & Emmaus Church, 56 Green St, Joondanna. Information about the meeting has been sent to members of Presbytery. Go to the website for further information, or email Ned Radov, Presbytery Support Administrator, if you have any questions - presadmin@wa.uca.org.au
- An Evening of Celebration and Solidarity - Equal Voices WA and Pride WA will be hosting Perth Pride Choir for this ecumenical PrideFEST evening of Celebration and Solidarity at St George’s Cathedral, Perth on Saturday 11 November at 5.30pm.
- Uniting Aid Thanksgiving Service and AGM is on Sunday 12 November starting at 9.30am at Nedlands Uniting Church, 237 Princess Rd, Nedlands.
- The Big Garage Sale is being held at Star Street Uniting Church on Saturday 18 November from 8.00am to 1.00pm.
- All Saints Sing-A-Long - a new community initiative by All Saints Floreat Uniting Church, come along on the third Thursday of each month, 2.00pm to 4.00pm for a sing-a-long to your favourite songs. The first event is on 16 November from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. There's a gold coin donation entry with afternoon tea included. To find out more email - office@allsaintsfloreat.com.au
Events Calendar
November
- Wednesday 1 November to Friday 3 November. Preachfest Virtual Hub at Kalamunda Uniting Church, Kalamunda.
- Friday 3 November. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Saturday 4 November, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Kalamunda Market Day at Kalamunda Uniting Church.
- Sunday 5 November, 1.00pm. Trek for Timor at Mount Pleasant Uniting Church.
- Sunday 5 November, 2.00pm. Induction Service Rev Dr Elaine Ledgerwood at St Aidan's Uniting Church, Claremont.
- Friday 10 November. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Saturday 11 November, 9.00am to 2.00pm. Safe Church Awareness Workshop at Christian Impact Centre, 47 Furniss Rd, Darch.
- Sunday 12 November, 9.30am. Uniting Aid AGM and Thanksgiving Service at Nedlands Uniting Church.
- Tuesday 14 November, 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Uniting WA Annual Public Meeting at Tranby Engagement Hub, 5/5 Aberdeen St, Perth.
- Friday 17 November. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Saturday 18 November, 9.00am to 4.00pm. Meeting of the Presbytery of WA at St Peter and Emmaus Church, 56 Green St, Joondanna.
- Saturday 18 November, 8.00am to 1.00pm. The Big Garage Sale at Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle.
- Sunday 19 November, 5.00pm. Social.Justice.Church Pride Service at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley.
- Wednesday 22 November, 12.30pm. Taize Service in the City at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Wednesday 22 November, 5.00pm to 8.00pm. Safe Church Refresher Workshop via Zoom.
- Thursday 23 November, 10.00am to 12.00pm. Good Sammy Uniting Church Open Day at Good Sammy HQ, 33-35 Bannister Rd, Canning Vale.
- Friday 24 November. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Saturday 25 November, 9.00am to 2.00pm. Safe Church Awareness Workshop at Lynwood Christian Church. 32 Latham Rd, Ferndale.
- Saturday 25 November, 2.00pm. Ordination of Samuel Annan at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Saturday 25 November. International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
This week we pray for:
Albany Regional Congregations (Albany, Denmark, Lockyer and Mount Barker Uniting Churches)
Check out job opportunities within the Uniting Church WA:
Ministry Placement – Full Time Minister/Pastor, Lighthouse Geraldton
Applications are invited for a Full-Time Minister/Pastor to fill a vacant placement at Lighthouse Church Geraldton.
Applications close 31 December 2023, 5.00pm
Presbytery Minister (Pastoral)
Expressions of interest are invited from Ministers of the Word, Deacons, or Lay Persons to fill a vacant position within the Uniting Church, Presbytery of Western Australia.
Applications close 31 December 2023, 5.00pm
Do you have an event to share with the wider church?
Email Wendy at newsandnotes@wa.uca.org.au
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