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President's Anniversary Message 2024
UCA President Rev Sharon Hollis has shared a video message to mark the 47th Anniversary of the Uniting Church in Australia on 22 June 2024.
This video message from Rev Hollis' Presidency is available to download and play in your worship service or community. There will also be liturgical resources to accompany the video in the coming week.
UnitingWorld EOFY Appeal
You can help create justice for generations through UnitingWorld's End of Financial Year (EOFY) Appeal.
You’ll be helping create the kind of lasting change that sets people free after generations of poverty and injustice.
Your tax-deductible gift can make up to 6 times the impact when combined with Australian Aid funding.
Donate today or find out more at www.unitingworld.org.au/endpoverty
NorthWay UCA - Tranby Engagement Hub
Over the last year the NorthWay Uniting Church congregation has been developing a partnership with Uniting WA’s Tranby Engagement Hub (‘the Hub’) supporting their work with people experiencing homelessness. The congregation is providing financial and material support members of the congregation have undertaken training to serve as volunteers on rosters at the Hub. Mark Hackling, Chair of the Northway Uniting Church Council says, “This initiative has touched the hearts of everyone in our congregation.”
This article by Wendy Hendry was first published in the April 2024 edition of Revive magazine.
Disability Awareness TrainingGood Sammy Enterprises are offering a free Disability Awareness Training session on Monday 10 June from 2.00pm to 3.00pm at the Vibe Hotel, Subiaco. This free event is sponsored by the City of Subiaco. |
Uniting Church WA Name BadgesName badges are available for congregations to order from the Uniting Church Centre. These badges measure 76mm x 25mm and attach themselves to your clothing via a magnet (or pin by request). |
Allyship strong on Uluru Statement from the Heart (UCA) - The Uniting Church in Australia Assembly has joined over 50 other organisations in reaffirming its commitment to the principles of the Uluru Statement from the Heart: Voice, Treaty and Truth.
Papua New Guinea Landslide Appeal (UnitingWorld) - A serious landslide occurred in Enga Province in the highlands of Papua New Guinea on 24 May 2024. UnitingWorld is working through their membership in the Church Agencies Network – Disaster Operations (CAN DO) to support joint relief and recovery efforts.
Out of the Silence (UCA) - This reflection from Frontier Services is the second in the Out of Silence series, grappling with Gender Based Violence. Bush Chaplains reflect on the complex issues faced by people in situations of Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) in rural and remote locations.
National Reconciliation Week: Now More Than Ever (Juniper) - It was a week of reflection and solidarity across Juniper sites as staff and customers came together to acknowledge National Reconciliation Week.
Building Hope, Changing Lives - CARAD have launched their end of financial year donation campaign. Support CARAD to continue building hope and changing lives of people seeking asylum in Perth.
Council of Church WA General Meeting - will be on Thursday 13 June starting at 6.00pm at Noranda Uniting Church, 79 Camboon Rd, Noranda. The meeting will include special guest speaker Rev Dr Stephen Robinson, National Disaster Recovery Officer of the Uniting Church in Australia, presenting on 'Preparing for, and responding to, violent attacks on houses of worship'.RSVP by 10 June 2024 to Simone Micke, General Secretary gensec@churcheswa.org.au
Classical Piano Recital at Willetton UC - On 16 June 2024 at 10.45am the Willetton Uniting Church is putting on their popular once-a-year showcase of youthful talent. Six advanced piano students aged from 7- 18 will deliver a programme of classical works. These virtuoso-standard kids will blow your socks off with their mastery of the Yamaha. Worship Service at 9.15, Morning Tea before the concert at 10.15. For enquiries contact Lyn Muir muireal@aussieb.com.au
Kids Holiday Club - St Andrew's Uniting Church are running a Kids Holiday Club from 9.00am to 12.00pm on Monday 1 July to Friday 5 July at 182 Bennett St, East Perth. The program is available for pre-primary to year 6 aged children. Activities include fun and creative outdoor and indoor activities.
June
- Wednesday 5 June. World Environment Day.
- Friday 7 June. Uniting Church Centre closed
- Friday 7 June, 1.00pm. Wesley at One Recital: Wesley Music Scholars 2024 at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- 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 at All Saints Floreat Uniting Church.
- Sunday 16 June, 10.45am to 12.00pm. Classical Piano Recital at Willetton Uniting Church.
- Thursday 20 June, 2.00pm to 4.00pm. All Saint's Sing-along at All Saint's Floreat Uniting Church.
- Friday 21 June. Uniting Church Centre closed
- Saturday 22 June. Anniversary of the Uniting Church in Australia.
- Friday 28 June. Last day of school term 2.
- Friday 28 June. Uniting Church Centre closed
July
- Monday 1 July to Friday 5 July. St Andrew's Kids Holiday Club, at St Andrew's Uniting Church, East Perth.
- Friday 5 July. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Saturday 6 July, 10.00am to 1.30pm. Safe Church Refresher Workshop at Merredin Uniting Church, Merredin.
- Sunday 7 - Sunday 14 July. NAIDOC Week 2024 'Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud'
- Thursday 11 to Wednesday 16 July. 17th Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia - Threads of Love, in Parramatta, NSW.
- Friday 12 July. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Monday 15 July. First day of school term 3.
- Thursday 18 July, 2.00pm to 4.00pm. All Saint's Sing-along at All Saint's Floreat Uniting Church.
- Friday 19 July. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Friday 26 July. Uniting Church Centre closed.
This week we pray for:
GKI Mosman Park and Nedlands Uniting Churches
Assembly Legal Reference Committee and the Uniting Church in Australia National History Society
Job opportunities with the Uniting Church WA
Ministry Placement – Full Time Minister/Pastor, Lighthouse Geraldton
Lighthouse congregation is a multi-generational, contemporary, and evangelical congregation of the Uniting Church, located in Geraldton, a large coastal city 420kms north of Perth, Western Australia.
Applications close - 17 June 2024
Ministry Placement – Wagin Group of Congregations
Applications are invited for a Full-Time Minister to fill a vacant placement at Wagin Group of Congregations, Wagin.
Applications close - 17 June 2024
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