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SUMMARY:Ethical Ministry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Annual Ethical Ministry Workshop for 2026\, two sessions will be held at St Aidan’s Uniting Church in Claremont on Tuesday 25 August.The morning session\, 9.30am to 12.00pm\, is the mandatory Ethical Ministry Workshop\, which all Ministers and Pastors (including retired Ministers and Pastors who remain active in ministry) are required to complete. \n\n\n\nThe afternoon session\, 1.00pm to 3.00pm\, is a separate\, optional professional development workshop on Responding to Domestic and Family Violence in Ministry\, for those who wish to deepen their understanding of this important area of ministry. \n\n\n\nEthical Ministry Workshop 25 August\, 9.30am to 12.00pm \n\n\n\nThis year’s Ethical Ministry Workshop focuses on Teaching and Competence\, drawing on the Code of Ethics\, Sections 3.3 (Teaching) and 3.4 (Competence). Through discussion and reflection\, we will explore what faithful and competent ministry practice looks like in these areas. \n\n\n\nMorning tea and light refreshments will be provided. \n\n\n\nFor more information please contact pa.education@wa.uca.org.au
URL:https://unitingchurchwa.org.au/event/ethical-ministry-workshop/
LOCATION:St Aidan’s Uniting Church\, Cnr Princess Rd and Chester Rd\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260825T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260825T150000
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SUMMARY:Responding to Domestic and Family Violence in Ministry
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Annual Ethical Ministry Workshop for 2026\, two sessions will be held at St Aidan’s Uniting Church in Claremont on Tuesday 25 August.The morning session\, 9.30am to 12.00pm\, is the mandatory Ethical Ministry Workshop\, which all Ministers and Pastors (including retired Ministers and Pastors who remain active in ministry) are required to complete. \n\n\n\nThe afternoon session\, 1.00pm to 3.00pm\, is a separate\, optional professional development workshop on Responding to Domestic and Family Violence in Ministry\, for those who wish to deepen their understanding of this important area of ministry. \n\n\n\nResponding to Domestic and Family Violence in Ministry25 August\, 1.00pm to 3.00pm \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Rob Andrew\, this workshop will explore: \n\n\n\n\nCreating safer church communities for victim-survivors\n\n\n\nResponding to disclosures of domestic and family violence\n\n\n\nThe impact of language and communication\n\n\n\nAvailable support services and resources\n\n\n\n\nFor more information and to register please contact pa.education@wa.uca.org.au
URL:https://unitingchurchwa.org.au/event/responding-to-domestic-and-family-violence-in-ministry/
LOCATION:St Aidan’s Uniting Church\, Cnr Princess Rd and Chester Rd\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260901T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260901T210000
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SUMMARY:Ethical Ministry Workshop - Online
DESCRIPTION:Ethical Ministry Workshop – Online via Zoom1 September\, 7.00pm to 9.00pm \n\n\n\nThis year’s Ethical Ministry Workshop focuses on Teaching and Competence\, drawing on the Code of Ethics\, Sections 3.3 (Teaching) and 3.4 (Competence). Through discussion and reflection\, we will explore what faithful and competent ministry practice looks like in these areas. \n\n\n\nNote: An in-person Ethical Ministry Workshop is being offered on Wednesday 25 August\, 9.30am to 12.00pm.   \n\n\n\nFor more information and to register please contact pa.education@wa.uca.org.au
URL:https://unitingchurchwa.org.au/event/ethical-ministry-workshop-online/
LOCATION:Western Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260906T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260906T103000
DTSTAMP:20260804T035623Z
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SUMMARY:Commissioning Service - Sue Strutt
DESCRIPTION:The Commissioning of Sue Strutt will take place on Sunday 6 September at 9.00am at St Peter and Emmaus Church (56 Green Street\, Joondanna).
URL:https://unitingchurchwa.org.au/event/commissioning-service-sue-strutt/
LOCATION:St Peter & Emmaus Church\, 56 Green Street\, Joondanna\, Western Australia\, 6060\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260911T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260911T203000
DTSTAMP:20260818T080549Z
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SUMMARY:50th Synod Opening Worship
DESCRIPTION:This year is the 50th Annual Meeting of the Synod of Western Australia!\n\n\n\nAll are welcome to the opening worship service of our 50th Synod on Friday 11 September\, 6.30pm at All Saints Floreat Uniting Church led by the Moderator Rev David Jackson\, with guest preacher Dr Ali Robinson\, a Lecturer in New Testament at United Theological College in Sydney.  Ali Robinson will also be leading the Bible studies at the Synod meeting on 12 and 13 September.  \n\n\n\nOur Opening Worship will include the Celebration of Ministry service where we recognise ministry milestones\, and remember ministers who have died. \n\n\n\nAn offering will be collected during the service\, contributing to the cost of WA young people attending the UCA President’s youth gathering – Held Together – in January 2027. \n\n\n\nThere will be light refreshments and fellowship following the service.  \n\n\n\nThe opening worship will also be available to watch via livestream – https://www.youtube.com/@floreatunitingchurch4997 \n\n\n\nFor 50th Synod meeting updates please go to the Synod Meetings and Minutes page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntroducing Dr Ali Robinson\n\n\n\n\nAli Robinson is a Lecturer in New Testament at United Theological College in Sydney\, where she has taught since 2020. Ali loves being in the classroom and supporting candidates who are training for ministry. Beyond the college\, Ali preaches and teaches at various churches\, and in 2023\, had the privilege of leading the Bible studies at the NSW/ACT Synod meeting. \n\n\n\n\nAli completed her doctoral work at Macquarie University on the harsh rhetoric of Jude’s epistle\, which formed the basis for her monograph Jude on the Attack (T&T Clark\, 2018). She is currently writing a book on Jude for a general readership\, which she hopes to complete this year. Her broader research interests include Luke-Acts\, women in the New Testament\, and the social context of the early church. \n\n\n\nAli is married to Jonny\, and they have two daughters (and a dog) who keep them very busy with their many extracurricular activities.
URL:https://unitingchurchwa.org.au/event/50th-synod-opening-worship/
LOCATION:All Saints Floreat Uniting Church\, 48-50 Berkeley Crescent\, Floreat\, Western Australia\, 6014\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260912T083000
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SUMMARY:50th Annual Meeting of the Synod of WA
DESCRIPTION:The 50th Annual Meeting of the Synod of Western Australia will take place over the weekend of Friday 11 September to Sunday 13 September 2026. \n\n\n\nAt the Annual Synod meeting members of the Uniting Church in WA\, as well as representatives from our schools and agencies\, will come together to discuss issues of importance in the life of the church and the wider community. \n\n\n\nThe Moderator’s theme for this Triennium is We Are a Pilgrim People. \n\n\n\nAnnual Synod Meeting \n\n\n\nDate – Saturday 12 September 2026\, 8.30am to 8.00pm & Sunday 13 September 2025\, 8.30am to 4.00pm. \n\n\n\nLocation – The Hub\, Bentley Technology Park\, 2 Brodie-Hall Drive\, Bentley. \n\n\n\nThe Opening Worship and Celebration of Ministry Service will be on Friday 11 September\, 6.30pm at All Saints Floreat Uniting Church – details here. \n\n\n\nFor further details about the WA Synod meeting go to the Synod Meetings and Minutes page.
URL:https://unitingchurchwa.org.au/event/50th-annual-meeting-of-the-synod-of-wa/
LOCATION:The Hub – Bentley Technology Park\, 2 Brodie-Hall Drive\, Bentley\, Western Australia\, 6102\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260919T093000
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SUMMARY:Intergenerational Church Workshop
DESCRIPTION:An Intergenerational Church Workshop is taking place on Saturday 19 September\, from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Kalamunda Uniting Church\, 7 Heath Rd\, Kalamunda. \n\n\n\n\nWant to know what the intergenerational church is all about?\n\n\n\nWondering why ‘intergenerational church’ has become a current topic for the church?\n\n\n\nNeed some ideas for building intergenerational church culture in your congregation?\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop at Kalamunda Uniting Church is designed to get congregations on the path to planning what intergenerational church could be in their context.  \n\n\n\nYou’re welcome to stay for a bring and share lunch afterwards. \n\n\n\nTo register\, email Carolyn at ceb15225@bigpond.net.au  \n\n\n\nFor more information about this workshop\, or about being an intergenerational church contact Julie Ridden\, Children\, Families\, Youth and Young Adult Co-ordinator with the Presbytery of WA – julie.ridden@wa.uca.org.au
URL:https://unitingchurchwa.org.au/event/intergenerational-church-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Kalamunda Uniting Church\, 7 Heath Road\, Kalamunda\, Western Australia\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260925T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260630T031938Z
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SUMMARY:CampFIRE 2026
DESCRIPTION:CampFIRE provides a long weekend of Christian fellowship\, worship\, reflection\, and relaxation. CampFIRE is deliberately low key\, loads of fun\, and very family friendly.  The program has plenty of open time\, as a key aim of the weekend is to allow space and grace for rest\, renewal and time together.  \n\n\n\nCampFIRE 2026 is from Friday 25 September to Monday 28 September (Kings Birthday Long Weekend)\, at Lake Yealering\, WA.  \n\n\n\nFor registration costs\, accommodation and catering information download the information and registration form here: \n\n\n\nCampFIRE Flyer 2026Download\n\n\n\nFor more information also contact CampFIRE co-ordinator Rev Andy Broadbent – andy.broadbent@wa.uca.org.au or phone 0423 316 373  \n\n\n\nRead about last year’s CampFIRE in our article – Campfire 2025 – sharing faith\, community and fireside chats.
URL:https://unitingchurchwa.org.au/event/campfire-2026/
LOCATION:Western Australia
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