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Rev Andrew Syme, Interim Principal at Tranby College, shared devotions to close the 44th Annual Meeting of the Synod of WA, on Sunday afternoon, 13 September. He reflected on the theme Susy Thomas, Moderator of the Uniting Church WA, has chosen for three year term: Overflow with Hope.Read more

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.Read more

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 involvedRead more

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 trulyRead more

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 hisRead more

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,Read more

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 UnitingRead more

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 overRead more

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 concerningRead more

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:Read more