News and events from the Uniting Church WA and beyond
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Uniting WA Public Meeting
The Uniting WA Board and Team are holding their Annual Public Meeting on Tuesday 14 November, 4.00pm – 6.00pm at the Tranby Engagement Hub, 5/5 Aberdeen St, Perth.
Light refreshments will be served, and there will be a range of speakers: the Board Chair, the co-CEOs and a lived experienced speaker.
Join Uniting WA as they reflect on their achievements and learnings of the past year.
Places are limited. RSVP by Tuesday, 7 November and book your ticket here.
If you have dietary requirements, please email events@unitingwa.org.au or call 1300 663 298
Good Sammy UC Open Day
Good Sammy are hosting an Open Day for Uniting Church WA community at their Canning Vale facility on Thursday 23 November from 10.00am to 12.00pm.
Join Good Sammy for a presentation from CEO Kane Blackman, a tour of their recycling facilities and a delicious morning tea.
RSVP - events@goodsammy.com.au
Busselton Campsite Bookings
The Uniting Church WA campsite is located in Siesta Park, Busselton, on the beautiful coastline of Geographe Bay.
Sites can be booked individually by Uniting Church members, employees and agencies. There are still some spaces available over summer during the January school holidays!
Site bookings can be made online with two booking options:
Weekdays - Monday to Friday
Weekends - Friday to Monday
Go to our Campsite page to find out more, and to make a booking.
For group bookings contact property@wa.uca.org.au
An Evening of Celebration and SolidarityEqual Voices WA and Pride WA will be hosting Perth Pride Choir for this ecumenical PrideFEST evening of Celebration and Solidarity at St George’s Cathedral, Perth on Saturday 11 November at 5.30pm. |
Uniting Aid Thanksgiving Service & AGMYou are invited to attend a Thanksgiving Service and Annual General Meeting for Uniting Aid on Sunday 12 November starting at 9.30am at Nedlands Uniting Church, 237 Princess Rd, Nedlands. |
News & Information
- National Council of Churches Australia (NCCA) Public Statement - The NCCA has released a Public Statement regarding the armed conflict in Israel and Palestine. The NCCA President Rev John Gilmore calls for peace in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank.
- UCA Post-Referendum Worship Resource - The UCA Assembly has released a new worship resource For Such a Time as This to help Uniting Church communities process and reflect on the result of the October 2023 referendum.
- Moderator's Pastoral Message - Moderator, Rev Dr Ian Tozer has given Pastoral Message and Prayer to the Uniting Church WA community following the results of Referendum on the First Nations Voice which took place on 14 October 2023.
- Mandorla Art Award 2024 - entries are now open for the 2024 Mandorla Art Award, Australia's most significant thematic Christian art prize. The 2024 theme is 'Refocus 'Let all that you do be done in love' (1 Cor: 16:14)'
- The annual Commemoration of Kristallnacht organised by the Council of Christians and Jews WA (CCJWA) will be held on Sunday 12 November at 2.30pm, at the Sylvia and Harry Hoffman Hall, Carmel Primary School, Woodrow Avenue, Yokine. The Guest Speaker is Mrs Judith Arkwright, Honorary Life Member, CCJWA, and her topic is Inferno — The Night of Broken Glass. All welcome. Enquiries to ccjwa@aol.com
- CARAD Fundraiser - From Italy With Love, a romantic 19th century Italian guitar recital by Claire Angel Bonner to support CARAD on Wednesday 15 November, 6.00pm at Subiaco Anglican Church. Tickets available here.
- The Service of Ordination for Dr Elaine Ledgerwood as Deacon will take place this Sunday, 29 October, 2.00pm at Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle. Go to the event page for the zoom link.
Events Calendar
October
- Wednesday 25 October, 12.00pm. Taize Service in the City at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Friday 27 October. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Friday 27 October, 10.00am. UCAF Annual Fellowship Day at Bicton Uniting Church, Bicton.
- Friday 27 October, 10.00am. Caring Hands Pink Ribbon Coffee Morning at Northway Uniting Church, Beldon.
- Sunday 29 October, 2.00pm. Ordination of Dr Elaine Ledgerwood at Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle.
- Tuesday 31 October, 1.00pm to 4.00pm. Safe Church Refresher Workshop at Albany Uniting Church, 12 Duke St, Albany.
November
- Wednesday 1 November to Friday 3 November. Preachfest Virtual Hub at Kalamunda Uniting Church, Kalamunda.
- Friday 3 November. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Saturday 4 November, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Kalamunda Market Day at Kalamunda Uniting Church.
- Sunday 5 November, 1.00pm. Trek for Timor at Mount Pleasant Uniting Church.
- Sunday 5 November, 2.00pm. Induction Service Rev Dr Elaine Ledgerwood at St Aidan's Uniting Church, Claremont.
- Friday 10 November. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Sunday 12 November, 9.30am. Uniting Aid AGM and Thanksgiving Service at Nedlands Uniting Church.
- Tuesday 14 November, 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Uniting WA Annual Public Meeting at Tranby Engagement Hub, 5/5 Aberdeen St, Perth.
- Friday 17 November. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Saturday 18 November, 8.00am to 1.00pm. The Big Garage Sale at Star Street Uniting Church, Carlisle.
- Sunday 19 November, 5.00pm. Social.Justice.Church Pride Service at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley.
- Wednesday 22 November, 12.00pm. Taize Service in the City at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Thursday 23 November, 10.00am to 12.00pm. Good Sammy Uniting Church Open Day at Good Sammy HQ, 33-35 Bannister Rd, Canning Vale.
- Friday 24 November. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Saturday 25 November, 2.00pm. Ordination of Samuel Annan at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Saturday 25 November. International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
This week we pray for:
Good Sammy and the United Church of Christ in the Philippines
Check out job opportunities within the Uniting Church WA:
Ministry Placement – Full Time Minister/Pastor, Lighthouse Geraldton
Applications are invited for a Full-Time Minister/Pastor to fill a vacant placement at Lighthouse Church Geraldton.
Applications close 31 December 2023, 5.00pm
Presbytery Minister (Pastoral)
Expressions of interest are invited from Ministers of the Word, Deacons, or Lay Persons to fill a vacant position within the Uniting Church, Presbytery of Western Australia.
Applications close 31 December 2023, 5.00pm
Do you have an event to share with the wider church?
Email Wendy at newsandnotes@wa.uca.org.au
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