News and events from the Uniting Church WA and beyond
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Special Synod Meeting - 22 March
On Saturday 22 March, from 3.00pm to 4.00pm there will be a special meeting of the WA Synod at Trinity North Uniting Church, Greenwood Church Centre, 89 Marlock Dve, Greenwood. The special meeting will follow the Presbytery of WA meeting taking place on the same day and location.
Members of the 2024 Annual Synod are members of this special Synod. This meeting will be for members only. If you are a member please make it a priority to attend. Participation for members will also be available via zoom for those unable to attend in person.
Further details will be available soon.
Share Easter services on the UCWA website
Congregations have the opportunity to list their Easter services on the Uniting Church WA Easter events calendar for 2025.
As this will be advertised to the wider community leading up to Easter please include helpful details about your planned services including who will be leading your service, any special features, or themes.
Submit your Easter services and events online here for approval, or send details directly to Wendy at website@wa.uca.org.au
Uniting Church Campsite
The Uniting Church WA campsite is located in Siesta Park, Busselton, on the beautiful coastline of Geographe Bay - a great location for a beachside unwind.
The campsite has 19 powered sites and 7 unpowered sites that can be booked individually by Uniting Church community, employees and agencies.
We currently have some sites still available over Easter, and some availability during the April school holiday period including the ANZAC long weekend!
Find out more and book online via our website. If you would like to make a group booking or have questions contact the Property team - property@wa.uca.org.au or phone 9260 9800.
Revive Survey 2025Have your say! An opportunity for our Uniting Church WA community to give some detailed feedback about Revive magazine. |
Uniting Generations NewsThe latest newsletter of the Uniting Generations Network is out now. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for this newsletter please email Ps Julie Ridden - julie.ridden@wa.uca.org.au |
Building a resilient Australia; UnitingCare calls for stronger care system in Federal Budget (UnitingCare)
In their 2025/26 Federal Budget submission, UnitingCare have outlined three key proposals focusing on building a more resilient nation amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures. Read Article
Australian Women Preach Podcast concludes after four years (Insights)
After releasing more than 200 episodes and reaching 50,000 listeners, the Australian Women Preach (AWP) podcast has recorded its final episode, marking the end of a significant initiative that amplified women’s voices in Christian preaching. Read Article
Position Available: Act2 Project Lead (UCA)
Apply your project and change management skills, interpersonal gifts, and understanding of the Uniting Church in Australia to a new phase of the national Act2 Project. Read Article
Standing Together: The impact of community support through bush chaplaincy (Frontier Services)
In the heart of rural Australia, the challenges of daily life can weigh heavily on those living far from essential services. Bush Chaplain Noel exemplifies the spirit of compassion and support that Frontier Services provides through its dedicated network of Bush Chaplains and Outback Links volunteers. Read Article
- Safe Church Refresher Workshop - Saturday 5 April 2025 from 9.00am to 12.30pm at the Lighthouse Uniting Church in Geraldton, WA. Cost $30. Refreshments will be provided. For further information or to register by 1 April, please contact Kerry Shields, Administrative Support Officer: Culture of Safety, on 9260 9800 or cultureofsafety@wa.uca.org.au
- Intergen Lent and Easter Resources - Intergen have a wide selection of intergenerational resources for Lent and Easter based on the Year C lectionary.
March
- Tuesday 4 March. Shrove Tuesday
- Wednesday 5 March. Ash Wednesday
- Thursday 6 March, 10.00am to 12.00pm. Uniting Generations Network at Maylands-Mt Lawley Uniting Church.
- Friday 7 March. World Day of Prayer 2025.
- Saturday 15 March, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Introduction to the Basis of Union at South Perth Uniting Church.
- Saturday 22 March, 9.00am to 3.00pm. Presbytery of WA Meeting at Trinity North Uniting Church, Greenwood Church Centre.
- Saturday 22 March. 3.00pm to 4.00pm. Special Meeting of the WA Synod at Trinity North Uniting Church, Greenwood Church Centre.
April
- Saturday 5 April, 9.00am to 12.30pm. Safe Church Refresher Workshop at Lighthouse Uniting Church, Geraldton.
- Friday 18 April. Good Friday - public holiday - Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Sunday 20 April. Easter Sunday
- Monday 21 April. Easter Monday - public holiday - Uniting Church Centre closed - no News and Notes.
This week we pray for:
Korean Yeon Hap, Kardinya, Mount Pleasant, Fremantle Wesley and Rockingham Uniting Churches.
Tranby College and the Protestant Church in Timor Lorosa’e.
Job opportunities with the Uniting Church WA
Presbytery Minister (Mission)
The Presbytery Minister (Mission) will work with the Thrive Mission Committee and other staff of Presbytery of WA to support, resource and enable congregations and faith communities across WA to engage in worship, witness and service as the people of God in their communities.
Applications close - 24 March 2025
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.
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.
Job opportunities beyond the Uniting Church WA
Uniting Church Theology Teacher - Nungalinya College (Northern Synod)
The Northern Regional Council of Congress is calling for expressions of interest for the position of Uniting Church Theology Teacher at Nungalinya College, located in Darwin, Northern Territory.
Applications close - 14 March 2025
Do you have an event to share with the wider church?
Email Wendy at newsandnotes@wa.uca.org.au
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