Trek 4 Timor, World Environment Day, Lay Preacher Commissioning and more! News and events from the Uniting Church WA and beyond.
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Join us for Trek 4 Timor 2026!
The Uniting Church WA’s International Partnerships & Development Commission (IPDC) invites you to join them for Trek 4 Timor 2026 on Saturday 16 May starting at 1.00pm!
The event is an important fundraising opportunity for our Synod partnership with Lafaek Diak who operate a mobile health clinic in Timor Leste.
Starting and ending at Saint Stephen’s Uniting Church in Applecross, there will be two walk options for people to choose – 3.4km and 6.8km – finishing the day with afternoon refreshments at the church!
You can register now to walk and fundraise, or simply support this great cause with a donation. You could also consider sponsoring a friend or member of your congregation!
World Environment Day Worship Resource
The United Nations designated 5 June as World Environment Day to highlight that the protection and health of the environment are major issues that affect people’s well-being and economic development worldwide.
The theme for World Environment Day for 2026 is “A Global Call for Climate Action”. The 2026 theme underscores that climate action is not just about reducing carbon emissions—it is about rethinking the systems that power our economies and repairing our relationship with the climate.
This worship resource from Uniting Church in Australia Synod of Victoria & Tasmania, supported by the Synod Western Australia and Queensland, together with UnitingWorld, offers Congregations and Faith Communities ways to engage with World Environment Day on 5 June 2026.
You can find this resource on our Social Impact - Environment page, or download below.
Safe Church Awareness Workshop - Northam
There will be a Safe Church Awareness Workshop taking place on Saturday 23 May from 9.00am to 2.00pm at Northam Uniting Church.
All ministers, pastors, church leaders, volunteers, members of congregations and those involved in community services are welcome and urged to attend.
For further information or to register by 19 May please contact Kerry Shields - cultureofsafety@wa.uca.org.au or phone 9260 9800.
Uniting Church Centre Closed Tuesday
Please note that the Uniting Church Centre, 85-89 Edward St, Perth will be closed on Tuesday 5 May.
Uniting Church WA staff will be attending a team building day facilitated by Rev Joan Wright Howie.
Our usual opening hours will operate for the rest of the week:
Wednesday - Thursday 9.00am to 5.00pm, Friday closed.
Finding Common Ground in the Desert Heart (UCA)
Beneath the expansive skies of Central Australia, church leaders from Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand are gathering this week for a time of shared discernment, strategic collaboration, and deep listening on sacred ground. Read Article
Pacific partners gather in Fiji to share knowledge, strengthen solidarity (UnitingWorld)
Church and community partners from across the Pacific came together in Nadi, Fiji this week for UnitingWorld’s Pacific Regional Forum 2026, a week of listening, learning and renewing commitment to shared mission. Read Article
An ambitious Budget must be measured by what it delivers for people (UnitingCare)
As the Albanese Government prepares to hand down what it has called its most ambitious Budget yet, it’s worth pausing to ask: ambitious for whom, and to what end? Read Article
Juniper creates affordable housing options in Waterman’s Bay (Juniper)
Juniper’s Euroka Retirement Living Village has welcomed 13 new residents who have quickly become part of the blossoming community following a rejuvenation project at Watermans Bay. Read Article
Assembly Positions Available
The Uniting Church in Australia Assembly is recruiting for four senior leadership positions that will shape the national life of the Church for years to come. The roles — Director, Faith & Theology; Director, Identity & Mission; Director, Advocacy & Justice; and Associate General Secretary, Strategy & Governance — each carry significant responsibility for advancing the Assembly's strategy and strengthening the Church's theological culture, public witness, missional identity and governance. Together, these positions form a leadership cohort committed to a Church that is faithful, united and active in God's mission across Australia and beyond.
All four roles are open to full-time or four-day part-time arrangements, with hybrid and flexible location options available across Australia (the Strategy & Governance role is based in Sydney).
Commissioning of Pepetaufoou (Pepe) Luivaie as Lay Preacher
Congratulations to Pepetaufoou (Pepe) Luivaie who was commissioned as a Lay Preacher with the Tapu Niue Faith Community on Sunday 3 May 2026!
This joyful Commissioning was led by Rev Ken Devereux in his role as Chairperson of Presbytery of WA. The Tapa Niue monthly service, held at Star Street Uniting Church, also celebrated Mothers Day and was followed by a generous Pacific luncheon that was enjoyed by all ages.
Congratulations and blessings to Pepe and the Tapa Niue Faith Community.
You can find photos and information of this service over on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
Joining the Conversation: Uniting Connections 2026
Leaders from Uniting Church schools, colleges and education ministries across Australia are being invited to gather in Queensland in June for Uniting Connections 2026: a national conversation about education, faith and the flourishing of young people.
Hosted by The Lakes College, in partnership with the Uniting Church Queensland Synod, Uniting Connections will be held on 18 to 19 June 2026 in Brisbane’s north. More than a conference, the event has been intentionally designed as a space to pause, connect and reflect on leadership and formation within Uniting Church education - grounded in faith, shaped by lived experience and oriented toward the future.
The gathering will bring together educators, church leaders and partners from across the country, offering time not only for learning, but for story sharing, discernment and renewed connection.
Whether you lead in a school, college or education ministry, Uniting Connections 2026 offers a timely opportunity to be part of a national conversation shaping the future of Uniting Church education—together.
Registrations close Monday 18 May 2026. For further information, contact Executive Officer Uniting Education, Jon Moriarty jon.moriarty@ucaqld.com.au
Pinjarra Uniting Church 'At Home'
Pinjarra Uniting Church Adult Fellowship invite you to their annual ‘At Home’ on Friday 22 May commencing at 10.30am, followed by lunch at 12.00pm.
Special guest speaker will be Justin Hill, Chaplain at Pinjarra High School, speaking on the topic ‘How chaplains make a difference’. The Voices in Harmony choir will present ‘A walk down memory lane’. RSVP by Friday 15 May.
May
- Monday 4 May, 4.00pm to 9.00. Dynamics of Conflict in Congregational Settings at Mount Pleasant Uniting Church, Mount Pleasant.
- Wednesday 6 May, 10.00am to 3.00pm. Providing Spiritually Informed Care at South Perth Uniting Church, South Perth.
- Thursday 7 May, 1.00pm to 4.00pm. Being the Uniting Church: Exploring Spirituality and Religion at Bay Life Uniting Church, Busselton.
- Friday 8 May, 10.00am to 3.00pm. Beyond the Nice Chat and Cup of Tea: Spiritually Informed Pastoral Care at St Augustine's Uniting Church, Bunbury.
- Saturday 9 May, 8.00am to 1.00pm. Garage Sale at Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle.
- Saturday 9 May, 9.00am to 2.00pm. Safe Church Awareness Workshop at South Mandurah Uniting Church, Wannanup.
- Saturday 9 May, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Treasure Market at Maylands-Mt Lawley Uniting Church, Mount Lawley.
- 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, 9.00am to 2.00pm. Safe Church Awareness Workshop at Northam Uniting Church, Northam.
- 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 10 May 2026:
Candidates for the Ministries Committee and the Committee for Education for Discipleship and Leadership (CEDAL)
Job opportunities in the Uniting Church WA
Social Justice Officer
The Uniting Church in Western Australia is seeking a part-time Social Justice Officer to support policy research, advocacy, campaigns and community engagement. This role is ideal for a thoughtful researcher and skilled communicator committed to justice, compassion and social change who wants their work to have real impact.
Applications Close - Friday 15 May
Ministry Opportunities
There are currently a range of ministry opportunities available in the Uniting Church WA.
Go to our website to find out more about these positions.
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