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Dare to care for our planet
I sometimes have to pinch myself, how beautiful is creation. One of my favourite haunts is Cottesloe beach, either for an early morning dip or to watch the sun set over the ocean. For many people the beauty around us invokes within us a sense of wonder and awe, a sense of mystery and the […]
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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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Leadership in the Uniting Church Centre
While Rev David de Kock, General Secretary of the Uniting Church WA, takes leave, Rev Andrew Syme will serve in the role of Acting General Secretary. He shares with us his thoughts on this important role. I am delighted to have the opportunity to introduce myself as I briefly take over the role of Acting […]
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Let’s talk courage and risks
Life can be a risky business. Many everyday activities carry with them some measure of risk. Simple things like getting out of bed, breathing the air and walking the dog can be at times surprisingly risky. Last year, I jumped out of bed and broke my leg; my Sydney relatives complain the bush fire affected […]
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Courageous thinking
Who was it that wanted courage in The Wizard of Oz story? It was the lion, of course. He asked the Wizard for courage because he was not brave enough to play the role as the King of Beasts. When he finally met the Wizard (who was no Wizard at all, but just a con […]
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Condolences for Ex-Moderator Rev Ken Williams
The Uniting Church WA is saddened to hear of the passing of Ex-Moderator, Rev Ken Williams. Ken faithfully served as the 14th Moderator of the Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of Western between 2008 and 2011. Having officially retired in November 2011, he continued to serve in the role of Ex-Moderator until recently. Prior to […]
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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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Education Ministry 2019 Recap
Our education ministry team, the Commission for Education for Discipleship and Leadership (CEDAL) recently held our End of Year Celebration Service to celebrate key milestones in 2019 and also to give thanks to its people. The service was marked by celebration and joy. Joy for the future working together, helping to make new ways forward […]
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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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Changing Seasons
We’re in the change from spring to a hot summer; from football to cricket; with presentation nights and seemingly endless parties culminating in Christmas and New Year celebrations; so it’s no wonder we call this “the silly season”! We can be swamped by all these overwhelming demands on our time OR it can be a […]