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Welcome & Safety for All
Welcome and Safety for All is a new Assembly resource for preventing harm from sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts (SOGICE).
One of the proposals brought to the 16th Assembly meeting in 2022 highlighted the need for discussions around what has become known as SOGICE (sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts), also referred to as 'conversion therapy'. The Assembly resolved to appoint a task group to develop a ministry resource that could contribute towards helping to prevent harm from such SOGICE ideology and practice. This resource is now available from the Assembly website here.
In 2021 the 45th Synod of the Uniting Church in WA passed a resolution regarding Preventing Harm from Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Change Efforts. You can read more here.
Formation For All
Formation for All is an opportunity to enrich your faith journey and deepen your understanding of discipleship.
The workshop will take place on Saturday 8 June from 9.30am to 1.00pm at Leeming Uniting Church. The theme is ‘Towards a Culture of Discipleship Making’ which will be led by Rob Douglas, Presbytery Minister: Mission.
Following the morning session, Lay Preachers are invited to an afternoon gathering from 1.00pm to 3.00pm. This two-hour event offers a platform for accredited lay preachers, those in training, and volunteers leading worship in their congregations to connect and learn from one another.
Raising Our Tribal Voices for Justice
"Challenged, inspired, disturbed, seen, silent – these are words I would use to describe my time at the inaugural conference of the School of Indigenous Studies of the University of Divinity in Melbourne from 5 to 8 February this year."
A personal reflection on attending the School of Indigenous Studies Conference by Rev Dr Cathie Lambert.
Article first published in the April 2024 edition of Revive magazine.
SEEDS NewsletterThe May edition of SEEDS is now available. SEEDS is the newsletter of the Commission for Education for Discipleship and Leadership (CEDAL). You can read past editions of SEEDS and other newsletters of the Uniting Church WA on our website here. |
Wellbeing for the Sacred EarthRev Ken Devereux reflects on his involvement with the WA chapter of Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC WA). Article first published in the April 2024 edition of Revive magazine. |
2024 Federal Budget Response (UCA) - The Uniting Church in Australia welcomes the clear commitment in the Federal Budget to relieve cost of living pressures for Australians, while noting more needs to be done for the most vulnerable in our community.
Five Ways to Unite in Prayer - Uniting in Prayer has begun! Starting on Pentecost Sunday, Uniting in Prayer continues for 35 days across the national Uniting Church. Here are five ways for you and your community to be involved.
17th Assembly Reports & Papers (UCA) - the first tranche of reports and proposals for the national triennial meeting which is taking place from 11 - 16 July 2024 have been released and are available on the Assembly website. Available reports include the Act2 report - Act2: The Gift of the Spirit.
Art and laughs make Ken the richest guy around (Juniper) - “I go to bed knowing the next day is going to be the best day I ever had because I get to paint,” says Ken Rich, who continues to bring contagious enthusiasm and humour to his 90 years.
10 Reasons Why Volunteering Makes You a Better You (Insights) - During National Volunteer Week, Insights Magazine takes a step back to look at how volunteering offers a wealth of benefits that extend far beyond helping others. This year Volunteering Australia has the theme ‘Something for Everyone’ on 20-26 May.
National Sorry Day 2024 - There will be a Sorry Day gathering at Moort-ak Waandiny/Wellington Square on Sunday 26 May from 11.00am to 1.30pm. The event will include the screening of the documentary 'Genocide in the Wildflower State'. Further screenings of this documentary will run throughout National Reconciliation Week at Luna Cinemas. Information and screening times can be found here.
Uniting Church WA Campsite - Please note the UCWA campsite in Busselton is closing for maintenance during the winter season. If you would like to enquire about booking for the July school holidays please contact Lora Brown, Property Services on property@wa.uca.org.au or 9260 9800
May
- Friday 24 May. Uniting Church Centre closed
- Saturday 25 May, 9.00am to 12.30pm. Safe Church Refresher Workshop at Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle.
- Sunday 26 May. National Sorry Day at Wellington Square, Moort-ak Waandiny, East Perth.
- Friday 31 May, 7.30pm. Solace in the City at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Friday 31 May. Uniting Church Centre closed
June
- Monday 3 June. WA Day Public Holiday.
- Friday 7 June. Uniting Church Centre closed
- Friday 7 June, 6.30pm. Family Scottish Night at NorthWay Uniting Church, Beldon.
- Saturday 8 June, 10.00am to 1.30pm. Safe Church Refresher Workshop at Northcliffe Uniting Church.
- Saturday 8 June. Formation for All at Leeming Uniting Church.
- Friday 14 June. Uniting Church Centre closed
- Saturday 15 June, 9.00am to 4.00pm. 19th Annual Meeting of the Presbytery of WA.
- Friday 21 June. Uniting Church Centre closed
- Saturday 22 June. Anniversary of the Uniting Church in Australia.
- Friday 28 June. Uniting Church Centre closed
This week we pray for:
Presbytery Standing Committee and Presbytery Property Committee
New books available in our Bookshop:
- Following Mark – A Commentary for People on the Road, by William Loader
- The Present and Future of the Basis of Union, edited by Geoff Thompson & Ji Zhang
- The Gifts They Bring, by Amy Linderman Allen
- Faithful Grandparents – Hope and love through the generations, by Anita Cleverly
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