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Gracious and loving God, the Psalmist reminds us that “You are our refuge and strength , an ever present help in trouble”. Lord God, we feel deeply that our world is in trouble with the spread of the coronavirus. There is a heightened sense of fear and anxiety about the future. We ask that weRead more

I have always enjoyed ferry boat rides; across the river Mersey as a child, over to Rottnest Island as an adult and over to Manly as a tourist when visiting Sydney. However my most significant ferry trip was a few years ago in South Africa to Robben Island. The island is infamous because it wasRead more

If you travel on the freeway you will know how congested it is, and how frustrating! As I travel to work I frequently see drivers weave in and out of the traffic, constantly switching lanes. However, I note they rarely reach their exit before drivers who are more patient. We name patience as a greatRead more

The Moderator of the Uniting Church WA, Rev Steve Francis, has today called on the RSL of WA to reconsider its position to ban the flying of the Aboriginal flag and the performance of Welcome to Country ceremonies during ANZAC and Rememberence Day services. “This is an extremely disappointing decision by the RSL WA thatRead more

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 theRead more

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,Read more

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. Rev Andrew Syme pictured standing outside the Uniting Church Centre in Perth, takes on the role the important roleRead more

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 affectedRead more

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 conRead more