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Job, hope and God: Members of Synod study the Book of Job
Rev Dr Christine Sorensen, Presbytery Minister (Formation and Discipleship) for the Uniting Church WA, shared Bible studies at the 44th Annual Meeting of the Synod of WA, on both Saturday and Sunday. She shared her studies on the book of Job, within the theme of Overflowing with Hope.
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Justice is love in public: Social Justice Commission
The Social Justice Commission of the Uniting Church WA presented their report to the 44th Annual Meeting of the Synod of WA on Saturday morning, 12 September. “Justice is what love looks like in public,” said Mark Brisbane, Chair of the Social Justice Commission, quoting Cornel West. Mark highlighted work the commission has been involved […]
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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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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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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 […]