News and events from the Uniting Church WA and beyond
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Uniting Generations Network Gathering
Uniting Generations Network have a gathering on Saturday 20 May from 9.00am to 12.00pm at Nedlands Uniting Church. This is an opportunity to share dreams and visions for children, families, youth, young adults and intergenerational ministry in the Uniting Church. Zoom option available. Contact Julie Ridden for information julie.ridden@wa.uca.org.au
Uniting in Prayer
The ACT2 Project invites congregations and individuals to take part in Uniting in Prayer - an opportunity for all who call the Uniting Church home to come together in thanksgiving and hope to pray and seek the leading of the Spirit for the years ahead. The 26 days of prayer begin on Pentecost Sunday, 28 May, until the Uniting Church Anniversary, 22 June. Register to receive resources and updates.
News
- The Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) National Conference has been taking place in Darwin over the weekend. You can see photos and watch live streamed services on the Uniting Church Australia facebook page here.
- Read the Easter messages of love and hope from Susy Thomas and other Heads of Churches in WA published in the West Australian on 8 April 2023.
- World Council of Churches offers input to the UN New Agenda for Peace, a process intended to update the world body’s approach to peace and security in the current global context.
- If you're looking for a school holiday activity tomorrow, Noranda Uniting Church are having a Grandparents and Grandkids Lego Challenge on Tuesday 18 April from 10.00am to 1.00pm. Bookings essential (click on the heading link)
- Juniper are looking for Pastoral Care Volunteers to assist in support for residents who live in Juniper aged care residential homes. If you're interested in becoming involved, the next training sessions will be on 5 and 12 May at the Juniper Central in Balcatta. For more information contact Adrienne Inch - adrienne.inch@juniper.org.au
- St Andrew’s Uniting Church are holding a Community Market on Saturday 29 April, 9.00am to 1.00pm at their church on 182 Bennett St, East Perth. There will be a great range of items for sale. Vendors are welcome to hold a stall at $10 per table. For further enquiries contact admin@standrewschurch.com.au
- The Progressive Christianity Network WA are hosting a Voice to Parliament forum on Saturday 6 May from 9.30am to 1.00pm at Floreat Uniting Church, 50 Berkley Cres, Floreat. Contact Marie Yuncken on 0410 061 279.
- New Ways in Godly Play - This workshop on Friday 2 June from 4.00pm to 7.00pm at Applecross Anglican Hall will be led by Reverend Brenton Prigge, who will explore the wide variety of ways that the Godly Play principles can be applied, and the wide variety of contexts where it is suitable.
Events
April
- Tuesday 18 April, 10.00am to 1.00pm. Grandparents and Grandkids Lego Challenge at Noranda Uniting Church.
- Wednesday 19 April, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Friday 21 - Sunday 23 April. Contextual Theology and Multicultural Ministry Intensive Weekend at Mt Pleasant Uniting Church
- Friday 21 April, 1.00pm. Wesley at One at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Friday 21 April. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Monday 24 April. Term 2 first day.
- Tuesday 25 April. ANZAC Day Public Holiday.
- Wednesday 26 April, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Friday 28 April. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Friday 28 April, 11.00am. Act 2 Drop In online.
- Saturday 29 April, 8.00am to 5.00pm. St Andrew's Community Market Day, St Andrew's Uniting Church, 182 Bennett St, East Perth.
- Sunday 30 April, 9.30am. Service of Conclusion for Rev Dr Ian Tozer at All Saints Floreat Uniting Church, 48-50 Berkeley Cresc, Floreat.
May
- Wednesday 3 May, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Friday 5 May. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Friday 5 May, 9.30am to 3.30pm. Juniper Pastoral Care Volunteer Training at Juniper Head Office, 313 Main Street, Balcatta
- Wednesday 10 May, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Thursday 11May, 5.30pm. Act 2 Drop In online.
- Friday 12 May. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Friday 12 May, 9.30am to 3.30pm. Juniper Pastoral Care Volunteer Training at Juniper Head Office, 313 Main Street, Balcatta.
- Wednesday 17 May, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Friday 19 May. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Saturday 20 May, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Uniting Generations Network Gathering at Nedlands Uniting Church, 237 Princess Rd, Nedlands
- Wednesday 24 May, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Friday 26 May. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Friday 26 May. National Sorry Day.
- Friday 26 May, 11.00am. Act 2 Drop In online.
- Friday 26 May, 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Ministry Expo 2023 at Star Street Uniting Church, 43-45 Star St, Carlisle.
- Friday 26 - Sunday 28 May. Mission Shaped Ministry at St Augustine Uniting Church, Bunbury.
- Saturday 27 May - Saturday 3 June. National Reconciliation Week 'Be a voice for generations.
- Sunday 28 May, 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Pentecost Sunday Celebration Service at The Billabong Uniting Church, 40 Liffey St, Canning Vale.
- Wednesday 31 May, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
This week we pray for:
Covenanting Commission and Uniting Church Disaster Recovery
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Email Wendy at newsandnotes@wa.uca.org.au
