Caring for creation is a key Christian task. Both the bible and the Christian tradition have some vital and profound things to say about caring for the environment, which the church understands as God’s creation.
The Uniting Church Western Australia has committed to:
Become advocates for sustainable environmental policies and practices which protect, honour and care for our natural resources
Be proactive in supporting local, national and international environmental agreements and initiatives
We are eager to see plans from both State and Federal governments to achieve a just transition to renewable energy that aligns with science-based targets to keep global temperature rise to within 1.5⁰C.
To read more about our commitment to the environment and ways you can help, visit EcoChurchesWA.
Working in Partnerships
The Synod of Western Australia is actively involved in broader climate change advocacy networks including the WA Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC WA), a multi-faith network committed to acting on climate change on both a state and national level.
Sustainable Sunday Resources for the Season of Creation – 24 September 2023
The Social Justice Commission, Uniting Church Synod of WA, have prepared resources to be used ...
The Social Justice Commission, Uniting Church Synod of WA, have prepared resources to be used during the Season of Creation on Sunday 24 September 2023.
Stopping illegal logging is essential to act on climate change, halt unsustainable forest destruction, ensure ...
Stopping illegal logging is essential to act on climate change, halt unsustainable forest destruction, ensure local communities and First Nations peoples are more likely to benefit from
their forest resources and protect the lives of those who protest or call out illegal behaviour. It is important in our region, as South-East Asian forests are a significant global carbon sink and provide habitat to many species found nowhere else on Earth.
Download this letter writing action, produced in partnership with the Uniting Church Synod of Victoria & Tasmania, to express your concerns about the need for illegal logging reform.
This year the Social Justice Commission are pleased to offer congregations and worshipping communities a ...
This year the Social Justice Commission are pleased to offer congregations and worshipping communities a resource to be used on World Environment Day, 5 June 2022, written by one of our commission members Rev Gordon Scantlebury. Gordon has woven both themes in his reflection, as the 5th of June is also Pentecost Sunday.
We encourage you to download and use the resource which includes a sermon reflection and prayers.