Standing With Our Pacific Neighbours

“For many Australians, climate breakdown can feel like a future problem. For many Pacific peoples, it is already a present reality.”

On Tuesday 6 October the Moderator Rev David Jackson CSM stood alongside other faith leaders outside Wesley Uniting Church in Perth as part of a national action led by the Australian Religious Response the Climate Change (ARRCC).

The national movement of public actions reinforced the message in an open letter to the Prime Minister, signed by 80 senior Australian faith leaders including the WA Moderator and Uniting Church in Australia President Rev Charissa Suli, calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to stand with our Pacific neighbours and support a fossil fuel treaty and a planned phase-out of coal, oil and gas. 

Click below to read the Moderator’s address to the Perth gathering.

Faith, Culture and Hope Celebrated at Fijian National Conference

More than 700 people celebrated four joyful days of worship, learning, fellowship and faith at the 2026 UCA Fijian National Conference in Fremantle/Walyalup.

Bringing together Fijian communities from across the Uniting Church, the Conference strengthened relationships, created space to share stories and celebrated the faith, culture and gifts Fijian communities bring to the life of the Church.

The conference concluded with a powerful call for climate justice.

Read more on the UCA Assembly website.

Uniting WA's Annual Public Meeting

An invitation from Uniting WA to attend their Annual Public Meeting on Tuesday 10 November, 4.00pm.

As Uniting WA celebrates 20 years of serving the Western Australian community, they invite members of the Uniting Church community to join them for their Annual Public Meeting.

This is an opportunity to reflect on the past year, celebrate the difference made through our shared work, and look ahead to the future.

Date: Tuesday 10 November 2026
Time: 4.00pm
Location: Tranby Hall, Uniting Church in the City, Level 1, 97 William St, Perth.
RSVP by 2 November.

Dovetales - September 2026 Out Now!

ICYMI - The September Dovetales is out now! 

Dovetales is a printed news publication capturing a snapshot of stories and news from across our Uniting Church WA community. The September edition has been posted out through the monthly Congregation mailout to every Uniting Church WA congregation, school and agency.

More printed copies are available from the Uniting Church Centre and can be requested by emailing Wendy at communications@wa.uca.org.au or download and print your own using the link in the article.

A Covenant that changes us (UCA)

What does it mean for the Uniting Church to live in Covenant with First Peoples? Inaugural Rev Dr Michelle Cook Lecture connects deep listening with the call to share power, enact justice and learn together. Read More

A confident nation does not fear diversity – President’s statement on immigration policy (UCA)

Immigration policy sits at the core of who we are as a country, and the kind of Australia we want to be. This week’s Coalition policy announcement advocating significantly reduced net overseas migration is deeply concerning because of its implications for our cultural diversity and our identity as a nation. Read Article

Juniper’s Royal Commission Report Card shows older Australians still waiting for the change they were promised (Juniper)

Eight years after the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety was established – and more than five years after it delivered its landmark final report, exposing a system in crisis – too many older Australians are still waiting for the meaningful change they were promised, according to a new report by Juniper.  Read More

UnitingCare Australia welcomes urgent funding boost for frontline community services (UnitingCare)

UnitingCare Australia welcomes the Government’s $4.7 million funding boost for frontline community services, saying it will help more Australians access support as cost-of-living pressures continue to push households to the brink. Read Article