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
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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
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 toRead more
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 beRead more
By admin | Education, Presbytery, Uncategorized, Uniting Church | Comments are Closed | 17 December, 2019 | 0
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 forwardRead more
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 backRead more
By admin | Christmas and New Year, Uncategorized, Uniting Church | Comments are Closed | 8 December, 2019 | 0
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 aRead more
It’s happened again. The news has been painful and hard to bear. Someone has died. Over the past four weeks by word of mouth or by email, I have discovered the news we rarely want to hear, someone we care for has passed away. On four separate occasions in the last month, four people dearRead more
You’re invited to attend the Worship and the Arts with Rev Dr Rod Pattenden talk on Thursday 21 November. This is a free event that starts at 6.30 to 7.30pm at Victoria Park & Districts Star Street Uniting Church. Rod Pattenden is an artist, art historian and educational facilitator interested in the connection between spirituality andRead more
By jamesm | Education, Recent Posts, Safe Church, Training, Uncategorized, Uniting Church | Comments are Closed | 13 November, 2019 | 0
An Ethical Ministry Workshop facilitated via Zoom will be held on Tuesday 3 December, 1.00 to 3.45pm. We will be conducting the Zoom session from the Ron Wilson room at the Uniting Church Office, 85/89 Edward St Perth, and there is room for about 15 people to attend in person. Recent communication to all those whoRead more
