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New Moderator overflows with hope
Susy Thomas was installed as the new Moderator, the public leader and spokesperson, of the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA), Synod of Western Australia for the triennium 2020 to 2023 at the opening worship of the 44th Synod last night, Friday 11 September in Wesley College Chapel. A small community gathered in a COVID safe […]
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Why I am looking forward to attending School of Ministry’s Ministry in a Secular Age
It has only been five months since Anita and I packed up our camper trailer and headed on the long journey from Queensland to be taking up my new placement here in Western Australia. At times like this, we have our assumptions about ourselves and what it means to be a disciple [challenged]. We also […]
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UnitingCare West Annual Public Meeting
Join UnitingCare West for their Annual Public Meeting on Thursday 12 March, 4.00pm, at The Platform, Level 3, 256 Adelaide Tce, Perth. They look forward to sharing their exciting new directions, including the launch of their Strategic Plan 2020-2023. Hear from special guest speaker Carol Innes, Manager Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and Arts at Development WA, […]
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Safe Church Awareness Workshop in February 2020
A Safe Church Awareness Workshop will be held on Saturday 8 February 2020 from 9.30am to 3.00pm at GKI Perth Uniting Church, 2a Willis St, Mosman Park. All Ministers, pastors, church leaders, volunteers, members of congregations and those involved in community services are urged to attend. Cost is $20 per person. Light refreshments will be […]
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Moderator’s 2019 Christmas Greetings
Uniting Church Western Australia Moderator Rev Steve Francis shares his 2019 Christmas greetings reflecting on why small does not mean insignificant. The story of Christmas is a love story of smallness. The birth of Jesus Christ, one of the most miraculous events in history, took place in a small stable. But if you look back […]
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Worship and the Arts with Rev Dr Rod Pattenden
You’re invited to attend the Worship and the Arts with Rev Dr Rod Pattenden talk on Thursday 21 November. This is a free event that starts at 6.30 to 7.30pm at Victoria Park & Districts Star Street Uniting Church. Rod Pattenden is an artist, art historian and educational facilitator interested in the connection between spirituality and […]
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Ethical Ministry Workshop via Zoom
An Ethical Ministry Workshop facilitated via Zoom will be held on Tuesday 3 December, 1.00 to 3.45pm. We will be conducting the Zoom session from the Ron Wilson room at the Uniting Church Office, 85/89 Edward St Perth, and there is room for about 15 people to attend in person. Recent communication to all those who […]
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Ethical Ministry Workshop in the Peel Region
An Ethical Ministry Workshop will be held on Monday 11 November from 10.30am sharp at the Pinjarra Uniting Church, Cnr Pinjarra Rd and George St, Pinjarra. Anyone else in the district and who usually attends is more than welcome to join. Please RSVP to Trevor Thomas as soon as possible at jentrev4@bigpond.com or 95359896 and 0418906843. […]
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Ethical Ministry Workshop and Safe Church Refresher Workshop
An Ethical Ministry Workshop will be held on Friday 8 November, 9.00am to 12.00pm at Maylands Mt Lawley Uniting Church, 165 Railway Pde, Mount Lawley. Recent communication to all those who usually participate in Ethical Ministry Workshops outlined a change in how these will now be delivered. This face to face Workshop provides the in […]
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Prayer That Sustains Us
Rev Steve Francis, Moderator of the Uniting Church WA, led Sunday morning worship at the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Synod of WA. His message focussed on ‘prayer and…’, encouraging members of the Synod to contemplate their own prayer life and to put prayer at the centre of it. Prayer, Steve said, needs to be accompanied by some […]