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Rev Hannes Halgren shares devotions on hope in the dark
Rev Hannes Halgren, Minister at Uniting Church in the City, led devotions for members of the 44th Annual Meeting of the Synod of WA, on Saturday evening. He focussed on knowing that God is there with us, giving us hope for the journey. Hannes asked: What are you full of? What is it that truly […]
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Caring agencies get creative through COVID
Uniting Church WA caring agencies, through the Uniting WA Forum, presented their reports to the 44th Annual Meeting of the Synod, focusing on how they have adapted to continue to provide essential services in the community through the COVID-19 pandemic. They also each thanked Rev Steve Francis, Ex-Moderator of the Uniting Church WA, for his […]
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Sunday morning worship at Synod: Hope in the exodus
The second day of business of the 44th Annual Meeting of the Synod of WA opened with worship and communion. Rev John Dunn, Past Moderator of the Uniting Church WA lit the Christ candle and opened the service. Robert Watson, also a Past Moderator of the Uniting Church WA, and Chair of the UnitingCare Forum, […]
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Covenanting Commission pay moving tribute to Rev Garlett
A moving tribute to the late Rev Garlett AM was giving during the presentation of the WA Regional Committee of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) report and the Covenanting Commission report at the 44th Annual Meeting of the Synod of WA, on Saturday 12 September. Rev Steve Francis, Ex-Moderator of the Uniting […]
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Conclusion of forty years of chaplaincy at Royal Perth Hospital
The 44th Annual Meeting of the Synod of WA on Saturday 12 September at Wesley College agreed by consensus to note the longstanding contractual agreement between the Anglican, Catholic and Uniting Churches for the provision of chaplains to Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and related campuses has concluded. Thanks was given to God for opportunities over […]
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Presbytery of WA’s new normal
Presbytery of Western Australia chairperson, Bob Hunt presented the Presbytery report to the 44th Annual Meeting of the Synod of WA on Saturday 12 September at Wesley College highlighting three issues, post COVID-19, finances and property. The information provided for the “Vision – What does the church look like in 2030” session shows the concerning […]
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Synod Standing Committee and Triennial Assembly Members elected
New Synod Standing Committee Congratulations to the following members elected by the 44th Annual Meeting of the Synod of WA for a one-year term to the 2020/21 Synod Standing Committee:
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National Assembly adapts
A video message from Uniting Church in Australia President, Dr Deidre Palmer and General Secretary, Colleen Geyer gave the National Assembly report at the 44th Annual Meeting of the Synod of WA on Saturday 12 September at Wesley College. Their report highlighted the breadth and depth of the work of the church and its agencies, […]
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In plain English, please!
The 44th Annual Meeting of the Synod of WA agreed by consensus to require reports and proposals to be accompanied by a plain English statement. This requires the intent of the document to be written in plain English on the side of the full version of the document. The language of reports and proposals can […]
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Ministry honoured during Service of Thanksgiving and Tribute
A Service of Thanksgiving and Tribute was held for Uniting Church WA Ministers who have retired over the past year, and also those who have deceased. The worship service was help in the Wesley College Chapel on the Saturday afternoon of the 44th Annual Meeting of the Synod of WA. Susy Thomas, Moderator of the […]