News & Information

• Referendum Date Announced - The Uniting Church in Australia welcomes the announcement of 14 October as the date for the referendum on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress National Interim Chair Rev Mark Kickett said, “This is an exciting opportunity for the nation to come together as one and for First Nations people to finally be heard.”

• Let Justice and Peace Flow - The Assembly's Season of Creation resource is now available to download. This year the Assembly is sharing a worship resource which encourages Uniting Church congregations and communities to hold worship outside during the Season of Creation, gathering around the rivers or waterways in our cities, towns and communities. It also offers alternatives for those places across the country where water is scarce, or where outdoor worship may not be possible. 

• National Weekend of Prayer, Reflection & Meditation - Communities of faith across Australia are invited to participate in a National Weekend of Prayer, Reflection and Meditation from 8 to 10 September, to reflect on and pray for unity and hope in the lead-up to the Voice referendum.   

• Good Sammy CEO Kane Blackman has been selected as a finalist for the 2023 Westfield Local Heroes award for Westfield Carousel!  Kane is 1 of 3 finalists, and if Kane gets the most votes, Good Sammy will win $20,000 to go towards employment opportunities for people with disability. Voting is online and closes Monday 11 September. 

• The Social Justice Commission are calling for new members. Are you a person whose faith inspires you to greater justice for society and the environment? Are you passionate about issues such as climate change, homelessness and the human rights of asylum seekers? If so, you can find ways to exercise your faith through the Social Justice Commission of the Uniting Church WA. The Commission meet around 10 times a year (mainly by Zoom).  If this is an area of interest for you please contact Gordon Scantlebury, Chair of the Commission, at gordonscant@gmail.com
   

Events Calendar

September

• Friday 8 September at 7.00pm. Installation of Rev Dr Ian Tozer as Moderator and Opening Worship of the 47th Annual Meeting of the Synod of WA.  All Saints Floreat Uniting Church.
• Friday 8 September to Sunday 10 September.  47th Annual Meeting of the Uniting Church Synod of WA.
• Saturday 9 September, 1.30pm to 5.30pm. Multi-Faith Climate Care Forum at Hillview Intercultural Community Centre, Bentley
• Thursday 14 September, 12.30pm to 1.15pm. Recitals at Ross - Due amici at Uniting Church in the City, Ross Memorial.
• Friday 15 September. Uniting Church Centre closed.
• Sunday 17 September, 5.00pm. Social.Justice.Church at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
• Friday 22 September. Uniting Church Centre closed.
• Sunday 24 September. Sustainable Sunday for the Season of Creation.
• Tuesday 26 September to Thursday 28 September. A Fresh Look at the Basis of Union at Kalamunda Uniting Church.
• Friday 29 September. Uniting Church Centre closed.
• Saturday 30 September , 2.00pm - Ordination of Reuben Edmonds at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth. 

October

• Sunday 1 October, 1.15pm. Trek 4 Timor South West at Crooked Brook Forest, Ferguson Valley. 
• Tuesday 3 October, 10.00am to 1.00pm. Kids & Seniors Lego Challenge at Noranda Uniting Church.
• Friday 6 October. Uniting Church Centre closed.
• Friday 13 October. Uniting Church Centre closed.
• Monday 16 October. Submission for December Revive Magazine Due.
• Friday 20 October. Uniting Church Centre closed.
• Saturday 21 October, 9.00am to 3.00pm. Code of Ethics Workshop at the Uniting Church Centre, Perth.
• Friday 27 October. Uniting Church Centre closed.

This week we pray for:

47th Annual Meeting of the Uniting Church Synod of Western Australia, Synod Business Committee, Covenanting Commission and the Committee for Counselling
UnitingCare Forum and Beananging Kwuurt Institute

Check out job opportunities within the Uniting Church WA:

Facilities Supervisor
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Facilities professional to join the Property Services team at the Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of WA.
Reporting to the Executive Officer: Property, the Facilities Supervisor will support the Property Services team with managing a diverse property portfolio across Perth and regional Western Australia. You will be a highly organised individual with keen attention to detail and an ability to work within a fluid work environment.

Education and Resources Co-Ordinator
The Education and Resources Co-ordinator will develop and provide quality resources and opportunities to meet learning needs for the ministry and mission of the Uniting Church in Western Australia. Expressions of interest are invited from Ministers of the Word or Deacons, Pastors or a lay person who is a member of the UCA, or applicants who hold comparable educational and theological training.
Applications close: 5.00pm, 5 September 2023

Formation and Learning Culture Co-Ordinator
The Formation and Learning Culture Co-ordinator will co-ordinate the formation programs and foster a learning culture within the Uniting Church in Western Australia. Expressions of interest for this role are invited from Ministers of the Word or Deacons, Pastors or a lay person who is a member of the UCA, or applicants who hold comparable educational and theological training.
Applications close:  5.00pm, 5 September 2023

Books, resources and more to inspire, encourage and educate. 

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Email Wendy at newsandnotes@wa.uca.org.au