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SUMMARY:Simplicity - Stillness and Silence
DESCRIPTION:A Retreat for Period of Discernment and Formation Candidates\n\n\n\nSaturday 7 February 2026\, 9.30am to 2.30pm at Glen Forrest Uniting Church \n\n\n\nYou are warmly invited to step away from the noise\, busyness\, and demands of everyday life and enter a space shaped by simplicity\, stillness\, and silence.Drawing on the apophatic way\, the way of unknowing\, this retreat invites participants into the freedom of kenosis: deep letting-go\, quiet attentiveness\, and renewed trust in God’s presence beyond words and images. Through guided meditation\, silence\, and gentle spiritual rhythms\, we will walk together as pilgrims on this path. \n\n\n\nThis Retreat is Facilitated by Rev Craig Bosman\, Minister at Margaret River Uniting Church and Presbytery Rural Resource Minister. \n\n\n\nThis retreat offers space to: \n\n\n\n\nRest in God’s presence\n\n\n\nListen more deeply to your inner life\n\n\n\nRelease distractions and expectations\n\n\n\nBe renewed through simplicity and stillness\n\n\n\n\nEnquiries and RSVP to Mahshid Zadeh – pa.education@wa.uca.org.au  or phone 08 9260 9800
URL:https://unitingchurchwa.org.au/event/simplicity-stillness-and-silence/
LOCATION:Glen Forrest Uniting Church\, 56 McGlew Rd\, Glen Forrest\, Western Australia\, 6071\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260214T090000
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SUMMARY:Treasure Market
DESCRIPTION:The next Treasure Market at Maylands Mt Lawley Uniting Church will be held on Saturday 14 February from 9.00am until 12.00pm at 165 Railway Pde. Mt Lawley.  \n\n\n\nDevonshire teas\, plants\, books\, toys\, clothing and bargain items are available.
URL:https://unitingchurchwa.org.au/event/treasure-market-2/
LOCATION:Maylands/Mt Lawley Uniting Church\, 165 Railway Parade\, Maylands\, Western Australia\, 6051\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260217T090000
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SUMMARY:Pancake Day - Mandurah UC
DESCRIPTION:Mandurah Uniting Church are hosting a Pancake Day fundraising event on Tuesday 17 February\, 9.00am to 11.00am.  Gold coin donations will go to support Uniting WA’s work for people experiencing homelessness.
URL:https://unitingchurchwa.org.au/event/pancake-day-mandurah-uc/
LOCATION:Mandurah Uniting Church\, 156 Pinjarra Road\, Mandurah\, Western Australia\, 6211\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Activities,Easter,Shrove Tuesday
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SUMMARY:Pancakes for Chaplains
DESCRIPTION:On 17 February (Shrove Tuesday) \, St Augustine Uniting Church\, 119 Mangles St\, South Bunbury\, are having a fun morning raising funds for YouthCARE in Bunbury with a Pancake Party! \n\n\n\nAll proceeds go to enable support of students\, families and staff through the work of local chaplains. Please pop in for delicious fun\, including the Annual Pancake Tossing Competition.
URL:https://unitingchurchwa.org.au/event/pancakes-for-chaplains/
LOCATION:Bunbury St Augustine Uniting Church\, 119 Mangles St\, South Bunbury\, Western Australia\, 6231\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Easter,Shrove Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260218T170000
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Service
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to Mandurah Uniting Church for an Ash Wednesday service on 18 February\, starting at 5.00pm.
URL:https://unitingchurchwa.org.au/event/ash-wednesday-service-3/
LOCATION:Mandurah Uniting Church\, 156 Pinjarra Road\, Mandurah\, Western Australia\, 6211\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ash Wednesday,Easter
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Service
DESCRIPTION:Mount Pleasant Uniting Church are holding an Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday 18 February starting at 6.30pm.  All are welcome.
URL:https://unitingchurchwa.org.au/event/ash-wednesday-service/
LOCATION:Mount Pleasant Uniting Church\, 1 Coomoora Road\, Mount Pleasant\, Western Australia\, 6153\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ash Wednesday,Easter
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SUMMARY:Summer Spirit 2026
DESCRIPTION:Summer Spirit 2026 – Walking Together\, Covenanting Together.\n\n\n\n20 & 21 February 2026 \n\n\n\nLake Gwelup & All Saints Floreat Uniting Church \n\n\n\nIn 2024 we celebrated 30 years of the Covenant between the Uniting Church in Australia and the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress. Summer Spirit 2026 will give us an opportunity to hear the story of Congress\, listen to the joys and challenges of First Peoples\, and renew our commitment to the Covenanting process. \n\n\n\nJoin us as we listen to stories of this land\, the journey of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Congress\, and the Covenant that calls us to walk together. Created in consultation with local Congress leaders\, Summer Spirit is an opportunity to grow in understanding and take steps towards reconciliation – together. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a church leader\, a lay preacher\, or a Christian seeking deeper engagement with your faith\, this event is for you!  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Summer Spirit here!\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nFriday Evening\, 20 February 5.00pm to 7.30pm – Walking on Country with Len Yarran \n\n\n\nMeet on country at Lake Gwelup Reserve\, Huntriss Rd\, Gwelup\, where local Congress leader and educator\, Len Yarran\, will share stories of the Gwelup area. This is a family friendly event. Soft drinks and nibbles will be provided. Please bring your own chair. \n\n\n\n\nWe will be meeting near the Karrinyup Scout Group building\, 45 Huntriss Rd\, Gwelup.  \n\n\n\nRegistrations open at 5.00pm\, for a 5.30pm start. \n\n\n\nPlease bring your own chair for the sitting component.  Len Yarran will take the group on a short walk as part of his presentation\, sharing stories of the Gwelup area. \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, 21 February 9.00am to 5.00pm (registrations from 8.30am) \n\n\n\nOur Saturday program will be held at All Saints Floreat Uniting Church. The morning will begin with worship by the Moderator Rev David Jackson\, with an extended Welcome to Country by Rev Mitchell Garlett\, where we will hear the importance of this for Aboriginal people. Rev Ken Sumner\, UAICC South Australia\, will share with us the story of Congress\, the joys and challenges. In the afternoon\, there will be a variety of workshops facilitated by members of Congress and the Covenanting Commission to explore our theme from different perspectives. \n\n\n\nSaturday Program \n\n\n\n8.30am – 9.00amRegistrations9.00am – 9.30/9.40amOpening WorshipRev David Jackson & Ps Julie Ridden9.30am – 10.30amWelcome to Country and Q&A PanelRev Mitchell Garlett10.30am -11.00amMorning Tea11.00am – 12.00pmHistory of Congress and the Covenant with the UCARev Ken Sumner12.00pm – 1.00pmLunch1.00pm – 1.15pmComing AttractionsRev Andy Broadbent1.15pm – 2.15pmWorkshop 1 — Walking Together: Becoming OneRev Mitchell Garlett & Len Yarran2.15pm – 2.30pmBreak2.30pm – 3.30pmWorkshop 2 — From Words to Walk: Putting the Covenant into ActionThe Covenanting Commission3.30pmClosing SessionRev Andy Broadbent.Prayer & Communion: Rev Robbie Jetta & Rev Mitchell Garlett\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: A livestream ticket option is available for Saturday morning\, 21 February. Go to the registration page for this ticket type.  \n\n\n\nKeynote Speakers\n\n\n\nLen YarranLen Yarran\, a member of Congress\, is a Wadjak Noongar elder who has worked extensively in education and devoted much of his life in assisting the local aboriginal men’s community in Balga WA. He has gained outstanding recognition for his work in improving the health and wellbeing of local Aboriginal boys and men. Len is part of the team that founded Wadjak Northside\, a resource centre and community group dedicated to improving indigenous lives in the northern suburbs of Perth. \n\n\n\nKen SumnerRev Ken Sumner is a Kukabrak/Ngarrindjeri korni (man) from the Moorundi (River Murray)\, Mungkanbuli (Lakes)\, Kurangk (Coorong) & Yarluwar (Southern Ocean) in South Australia. \n\n\n\nKen is a Minister of the Word and is currently employed as the State Development Officer for the Uniting Aboriginal & Islander Christian Congress in South Australia (UAICC-SA). He has served the UAICC & UCA in the South Australian Synod\, Vic/Tas Synod & Northern Synod. He has served as Chairperson of the National UAICC. He says that\, “he continues to learn”. \n\n\n\nRegistrations\n\n\n\nGo to our Eventbrite site to register – https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/summer-spirit-2026-walking-together-covenanting-together-tickets-1962978502543 \n\n\n\nRegistrations close 15 February 2026. \n\n\n\nEnquiries to Mahshid Zadeh – pa.education@wa.uca.org.au  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the Summer Spirit 2026 brochure here: \n\n\n\n2026 Summer Spirit Brochure – (A4 (Landscape)Download
URL:https://unitingchurchwa.org.au/event/summer-spirit-2026/
LOCATION:All Saints Floreat Uniting Church\, 48-50 Berkeley Crescent\, Floreat\, Western Australia\, 6014\, Australia
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