Uniting Church Western Australia

08/09/2026

GOVERNOR'S PRAYER BREAKFAST
Last Friday, 4 September, the Uniting Church WA Moderator Rev David Jackson CSM along with David Beards, General Secretary, and John Berger, Executive Officer: Caring Services, attended the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast as guests of GGood Sammy Enterprises
The breakfast is an annual event, currently hosted by joint patrons His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM and his wife Darrilyn. The event, which has been running since 1991, brings together state and community leaders to join together in fellowship and prayer for Western Australia.
Highlights of this year's prayer breakfast was guest speaker Ed Surrey, Director of CRU West, and the Second Chance Choir which brings together people from backgrounds of adversity.

07/09/2026

Happy Good Sammy Day!! 💛
Congratulations to Good Sammy Enterprises on 68 years of creating employment opportunities for people with disability in Western Australia.
Across the city and surrounds tonight, 7 September, landmarks including Elizabeth Quay, Matagarup Bridge and the Perth Bell Tower will light up in yellow to mark the occassion.

“Good Sammy Day celebrates possibility: the dignity of work, the value of inclusion, and the role every Western Australian can play in opening doors for people with disability. When Perth lights up yellow, it is a powerful thank you to the employees, supporters, donors, customers and partners who have helped build a more inclusive and sustainable WA over 68 years,” said Good Sammy CEO Kane Blackman.

The agency have also launched their inaugural Good Sammy Day Birthday Appeal, inviting people to donate funds, visit their favourite Good Sammy Shops or donate quality pre-loved goods to support their mission.
Read more about Good Sammy Day, 7 September here - https://goodsammy.com.au/news/good-sammy-day-is-7-september/

04/09/2026

One week to go until our 50th Synod opens in worship at All Saints Floreat Uniting Church on Friday 11 September.
We will gather together at 6.30pm in worship, community and song to mark this special milestone in the life of our church.
During this opening service we will also celebrate ministry ordination milestones and honour ministers who have died since we last met as a Synod.
The service will be led by our Moderator Rev David Jackson, with Dr Ali Robinson as guest preacher.
All are welcome!

03/09/2026

The Uniting Church WA Social Justice Commission held its third Justice Hive workshop on Saturday 8 August 2026.
The Hive workshop focused on the growing issue of homelessness and poverty throughout the state, bringing together people from across the Uniting Church Western Australia, its agencies, and the wider community to reflect on the issue and share what their congregations and organisations have done to help tackle it.
Read more about it here - https://unitingchurchwa.org.au/news/wa-has-no-place-for-poverty/

Social Justice UCWA

02/09/2026

Have you caught up on this week's News and Notes e-news? 📰📧

In our latest edition we share the Uniting Church in Australia President's pastoral prayer in response to the devastating flash floods in Nepal, and the UnitingWorld Nepal Emergency Appeal. We mark the beginning of the 2026 Season of Creation with a video message from UCA President Rev Charissa Suli, and we bring you a story about the Moderator's visit to Kalamunda Uniting Church for Frontier Services Sunday.
Plus there's a selection of news and information from the Uniting Church WA and beyond!
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01/09/2026

'The times may have changed, but the heart of God’s mission remains constant.'

On Sunday 30 August many Uniting Church congregations across the country gave thanks for the work of Frontier Services, reflecting on the theme 'Changing Times'.
The Kalamunda and St Martin’s Foothills Uniting Church congregations joined together in a combined service to celebrate Frontier Services Sunday in their worship service, followed by a fundraising ‘Outback BBQ’.
Uniting Church WA Moderator Rev David Jackson was invited to attend, sharing the sermon and leading communion. With his previous roles as Frontier Services Bush Chaplain in the Mid West and the Pilbara, he was able to share with the congregation from his personal experiences, and experiences of other bush chaplains he has worked alongside.

Read the article on our website - https://unitingchurchwa.org.au/news/changing-times-unchanging-mission-celebrating-frontier-services/

Kalamunda Uniting Church

01/09/2026

29/08/2026

UnitingWorld have set up a Nepal Emergency Appeal, working with partners in the region to support emergency relief efforts in affected communities.

You can help bring immediate aid and long-term support for people affected by the flash floods in Nepal.

28/08/2026

A prayer from the Uniting Church in Australia President Rev Charissa Suli for the people of Napal. 🙏

𝗔 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗹

As we hear of the devastating floods in Nepal, we pause in sorrow and solidarity with all those affected. In the face of lives lost, families separated and communities facing profound uncertainty, we turn to God in prayer. We pray for those who grieve, those still waiting for news, and all who are working to bring rescue, care and hope.

God of compassion and mercy,

We hold before you the people of Nepal following the devastating flash floods in the Bhote Koshi River area.

We grieve with those who have lost loved ones. We pray for the many who are still missing, local people and visitors alike, for families waiting anxiously for news, for those who have been injured or displaced, and for communities facing such immense loss.

Draw near, O God.

Where there is grief, bring comfort.
Where there is fear, bring courage.
Where there is exhaustion, bring strength.
And in these difficult hours of searching and waiting, sustain hope.

We pray for all involved in search and rescue, evacuation, medical care and relief. Protect and strengthen them. Give wisdom to those coordinating the response, and may help reach those who need it most.

Jesus Christ, you entered into the suffering of our world and showed us a love that draws near. Draw near now to the people of Nepal in their suffering.

By your Spirit, weave together communities of care and compassion. Strengthen neighbours supporting one another, families holding one another close, and all who are offering shelter, comfort and hope.

God of life, we entrust to your mercy all who have died. Hold those who mourn. Be near to those still waiting for news. Strengthen all whose lives and livelihoods have been devastated by this disaster, and sustain them through the long journey of recovery.

Hold the people of Nepal in your love —
the love of the crucified and risen Christ,
a love that crosses every boundary,
a love that will not let us go.

Amen.

– 𝙒𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙫 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙖 𝙎𝙪𝙡𝙞

28/08/2026

Raise funds while enjoying a Sunday afternoon walk in the Crooked Brook Forest, Ferguson Valley. 🚶‍🚶‍♂️🚶🏼‍♂️🚶🏽‍♀️
The International Partnerships and Development Commission (IPDC) are supporting this fun, family friendly event on Sunday 4 October 2026, raising money for the Mobile Health Clinic run by our Synod partners, Fundação Lafaek Diak (The Good Crocodile Foundation) in East Timor.
Get together with friends, family, your dog or go solo and show your support for our partners in East Timor. Four walk options are available to choose from.

Find out more on our website - https://unitingchurchwa.org.au/event/trek-4-timor-south-west-2/