Uniti ng Church Ne ws & N ot es
28 October 2015
Congregations
Presbytery & Synod of WA
From the National Church
UnitingCare and Congregational Outreach Activities
Ecumenical & International
Community
Jobs: Paid and Volunteer
Ministry Resourcing Centre
Prayer Calendar
Events Diary
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Congregations
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Applecross Uniting Church invites you for a chat and a cuppa at an Open Day
on Saturday 31 October, 2.30 – 4.00pm. It is a chance to bring a friend who might
like to know something more of what the church is about these days. The church is
at 2 Mackenzie Rd Applecross. For more info call 9364 7281.
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Beldon-Iluka Uniting Church, is hosting a Messy Church workshop facilitated by
Rev Brenton Prigge this Saturday 31 October, from 9.00am – 2.00pm. Those wishing
to attend can call Rev Lesley de-Grussa on 0417 918 035 or email:
beldonuc@bigpond.com.
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Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth will hold a lunchtime recital at
1.00pm on Friday 6 November. Premiere piano trio, Unfurled, will perform in an
artistic collaboration with visual artist, Alexander Moore, in a highly-energised
exploration of tonal colour, light, and nature. Musical works in the program include
Debussy Piano Trio as well as works by Australian composer, Stuart Greenbaum.
Moore's works consist of a series of sunrises and sunsets as well as a feature
painting on display for this special event. Join the artist and musicians for light
refreshments after the show.
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Noranda Uniting Church are holding their annual Fair on Saturday 7 November
from 9.00am – 2.00pm at 79 Camboon Road, Noranda. There will be fun, food and
fellowship for all the family with many exiting stalls.
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Noranda Uniting Church invites you to an afternoon of easy to listen to music
performed by the Royal Australian Navy Band (WA Division). It will be held in the
church at 79 Camboon Road, Noranda on Sunday 22 November at 2.30pm. Tickets,
which include afternoon tea, are $15 adults, $10 concession and school–age
children, preschool age and younger are free. For tickets and more info, contact
Gaye Goddard on 9275 3740 or email: gayegodd@iprimus.com.au. Funds raised will
be put towards Noranda’s outreach programs.
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Trinity North Uniting Church invite you to their annual Twilight Fair on Friday
27 November from 4.00 – 8.00pm at the Greenwood Worship Centre, 85-89
Marlock Drive, Greenwood. Join them for an afternoon of live music, children’s
activities, games and stalls including hot food, refreshments, Christmas crafts, cakes,
lollies, pot plants, books, white elephant and a silent auction too!.
Presbytery and Synod of WA
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A Farewell Service to recognize and honour Rev Dr Alex Jensen and his valuable
contribution to theological education will be held at the Murdoch University
Worship Centre on Friday 13 November at 5.00pm. All are welcome to attend and
to join in the following Perth Theological Hall end of year celebration 5.30 – 7.30pm,
with drinks and nibblies. RSVP by 6 November essential to Kerry 9360 6880 or
email pthall@murdoch.edu.au
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Rev Ruth Vertigan has been appointed Rural Ministry Co-ordinator, commencing
in February 2016. Ruth is currently in placement at Applecross St Stephens Uniting
Church. In the interim, please continue to support Rev Alistair Melville who has
carried on the work of the Rural Ministry Team since the departure of Rev Lorraine
Stokes in May.
From the National Church
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Meaningful Christmas Gifts. When you give a gift through the Everything in
Common gift catalogue, you’re directly supporting the work of the Uniting Church’s
overseas partners as they alleviate poverty, respond to injustice and share the good
news with their own communities. From Bee Hives to School Books see the range
of gifts available starting at just $10, go to http://everythingincommon.com.au/ You
can make an even bigger difference by holding an Everything in Common Gift Stall in
your community! Call the team at UnitingWorld on 02 8267 4267 or
email fionaj@unitingworld.org.au to receive everything you’ll need. Thanks for
standing with us!
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UnitingWorld national director Rob Floyd has issues a call for urgent donations to
help alleviate the devastating famine in areas of Papua New Guinea. Right now in the
highlands of Papua New Guinea and stretching into inland Vanuatu, a lethal
combination of drought and frosts are drying up local water sources and decimating
food crops. For more info go to
http://www.unitingworld.org.au/announcements/slow-unfolding-disaster-in-png-2/ or
to donate directly call 1800 000 331.
UnitingCare and Congregational
Outreach Activities
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Juniper’s Simulation Centre has been recognised with an award by the health
industry for its outstanding achievements. Winning Excellence in Clinical Training at
the WA Health Excellence Awards, the Juniper Simulation Centre combines
advanced technology with a simulated home care environment and real life
volunteer clients. To read the full story go to
http://www.juniper.org.au/news/juniper-simulation-centre-awarded-excellence
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UnitingCare West is hosting a number of activities this weekend to celebrate
the organisation’s year in Albany. Activities include Mission Development Leader,
Rev Daniel Viljoen, speaking at the Lockyer Congregation and the Albany
Congregation services, a morning tea for members of the Uniting Church
congregations including people from Denmark, Mt Barker as well as the town
congregations. On Monday 2 November congregation members will join UCW staff
including those from its Central Office at an event for stakeholders in the Great
Southern community including people using UCW services, carers and families and
many people from government agencies and other not for profit community service
providers.
Ecumenical & International
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Listening to Luke: A Resource for Advent Year C, edited by Dean Spalding and
written by twelve scholarly priests of the Anglican Diocese of Perth. Luke is an
evocative and accomplished story teller. This series of twelve Bible studies works
with the Revised Common Lectionary for Year C, to bring out Luke’s distinctive
voice from Advent (all four Sunday Gospel readings), through Christmas, Lent and
Easter and also in the ‘ordinary’ weeks of Year C. $20.00 (or $15 each for orders of
10 or more). Contact Wollaston Theological College 08 9286 0270 or the link
www.perth.anglican.org/luke . As of 1 November the resource becomes a free to
download PDF
Community
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UWA final Recitals are coming up and the musicians below, who are all
wonderful Wesley Scholars past and present, will be performing. The recitals take
place at UWA in the Callaway Auditorium and are free of charge. If you are free
please do go along and support these young musicians – I can guarantee their
performances will be excellent – you won’t be disappointed!
Eliza Bourgault du Coudray (harp), Monday 2 November 8.00pm. Kyla-Rae
Ashworth (flute), Tuesday 10 November 5.00pm.Fletcher Cox (trumpet),
Wednesday 11 November 5.30pm. Sarah Brien (horn), Friday 13 November 6.15pm.
Eliza McCracken (violin), Monday 16 November, 6.30pm. A full list of UWA recitals
is available at http://www.music.uwa.edu.au/concerts/special-events/student-recitalschedule
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UWA Choral Society presents Haydn’s Nelson Mass and Mozart’s Te Deum and
Exsultate Jubilate with soloist and orchestra conducted by Christopher van Tuinen
at St Patrick’s Basilica, Fremantle. Tickets available online at
http://www.trybooking.com/IWDZ or at the door. More info at www.uwacs.com.au
Jobs: Paid and Volunteer
(unitingchurchwa.org.au/jobs)
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The Uniting Church in WA is seeking a General Secretary. This position
has at its core, providing leadership in the development of the Synod’s capacity for
mission and ministry. The successful applicant will have a deep knowledge of the
Uniting Church and the ability to lead through times of change with a pastoral
approach. The position requires a person of vision, prayer, managerial skills and
empowering leadership. To be considered for this position you must be a member
of the Uniting Church and available to commence in 2016. A position description
and information package is available. Email expressions of interest to Maureen
Bourke at maureen.bourke@wa.uca.org.au.
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Nedlands Uniting Church is seeking a Deacon (0.8 FTE). Nedlands Uniting
Church is a multigenerational and multicultural congregation with more than 200
attending activities in the church throughout the week. It has a strong emphasis on
building relations within and beyond the Church with service in mission, discipleship,
children and family ministry, and small groups for all ages. The successful applicant
will have: a keenness to work with the congregation and community, leading
outreach ministry; skills and passion to train and mentor small group and other
group leaders to build on the small group program within the church; skills and
passion to co-ordinate a dynamic children and family ministry and outreach
opportunities and events; and the compassion to provide pastoral care to leaders of
the children’s ministry. Applications close Saturday 7 November 2015. Send your
applications, including a Ministerial Profile or CV, or for further information, please
email Rev John Barendrecht, Manager of the Pastoral and Placements Unit
john.barendrecht@wa.uca.org.au.
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The Gap Uniting Church is an active congregation in the inner west Brisbane
suburb of The Gap in Queensland. They seek to live out their vision of ‘growing
lifelong disciples of Christ’ through intentional mission planning, community
engagement and intergenerational ministry. They are seeking a minister of the Word
with vision and energy to provide strategic resourcing, pastoral and worship
oversight and encouragement of discipleship. Applications close Friday 30 October.
For a Position Description and information about how to apply via the Queensland
Synod, please visit www.thegapuca.org.au/about-us/seeking-a-minister/.
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The Northern Regional Council of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander
Christian Congress is seeking a person to minister in the Darwin region with its
members living or visiting in the area. This position is open to a minister of the
Word, deacon or pastor. A key aspect of the work will be networking with Uniting
Church congregations in the area, enabling them to establish and grow relationships
with Indigenous members of the Uniting Church and helping them establish pastoral
care teams reaching out to Indigenous people in the local community. Applications
close 30 October. For more info email steve.orme@ns.uca.org.au or call 8982 3400.
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The Living Waters Uniting Church, Pilgrim Presbytery of Northern Australia is
seeking a full time minister of the Word. Please direct your expressions of interest
to Bruce Slater on (08) 8982 3100, 0418 266 098 or www.ns.uca.org.au
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Central Queensland Presbytery is seeking to employ a facilitator/change agent
as a Remote Area Ministry Facilitator for up to two years. The role includes:
identifying the current situation in rural communities; identifying resources available;
working with communities to put in place a structure which will instil hope for the
future; and liaising with ministers in settlement within the project area. This position
covers a vast area within the Presbytery. Applications close 6 November. For more
info visit http://www.centralqldpresbytery.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PositionDescription-RAM.pdf
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Uniting Church in the City (UCIC), Perth is seeking a fulltime Program
Manager for Trinity School for Seniors (TSFS), based in Trinity Arcade, Perth. TSFS
has been in existence for 36 years and is the largest outreach program of UCIC,
with approximately 600 students aged 60+, offering 110 courses, operating five days
a week, over four terms. The Program Manager is responsible for the day-to-day
operation of TSFS ensuring that it functions as an inclusive community resource to
provide compassionate and practical assistance and support for seniors through the
provision of learning and a mutual support network. For a Position Description and
information about how to apply contact UCIC General Manager, Neil Starkie by
emailing neils@ucic.org.au or phoning 0418 654 386. Applications close Friday 20
November 2015. For more information about TSFS visit
http://www.perthunitingchurch.org.au/trinity-school-for-seniors.
Ministry Resourcing Centre
The Ministry Resourcing Centre is located in the Uniting Church Centre, 85–89 Edward
Street, Perth and is open Monday to Friday 8.30am–5.00pm. Contact Margaret Johnston on
9260 9800 or email resource@wa.uca.org.au.
Are you getting ready, to get ready? The new church year is only five Sundays away. If you
are considering doing an Advent Study, or want resources for Advent, now is the time.
The First Christmas: What the Gospels really teach about Jesus’ birth, by Marcus J Borg
and John Dominic Crossan. The stories of Jesus’ birth have much emotional power in them,
but they are more than sentimental: they are both personal and political. Set in their first
century context, they are comprehensive and passionate visions of another way of seeing life
and of living our lives. $25.00
Simply Wait: Cultivating stillness in the season of Advent, by Pamela C. Hawkins. In this
book we are invited to be still this Advent. The writer offers four words for your reflection:
anticipation, hope, patience, and obedience. Daily meditations on scripture, prayer, and
space for journaling will lead to a personal encounter with Advent’s message – whether
individually or in a small group. A guide for groups is included. $21.25
Taste and See: Experiencing the stories of Advent and Christmas, by Jan Johnson. “In an
innovative approach to Advent, Jan Johnson invites you to become part of the events
surrounding the birth of the Christ child. She guides you to ‘taste and see’ – to live inside
the story for a while, exploring it from the perspectives of the central figures.” $19.25
The Season of Hope: A companion through the days of Advent and Christmas, by
Cathie Talbot. “The 40 personal meditations in this book offer a wise and insightful guide
through the days of Advent and Christmas, encouraging an opening of self to a deeper
intimacy with God, and fresh insight into God’s promises and faithfulness”. $19.99
Calendar and Lectionary of the Uniting Church Year C 2015-2016 by the Uniting
Church in Australia, National Working Group on Worship. For your reading preparation for
Year C and all the early birds who are planning rosters for 2016 already. $2.85
The Noisy Stable and Other Christmas Stories, by Bob Hartman. Children will be
delighted with this collection of Christmas stories from the Bible. These imaginative
retellings bring the stories to life and are perfect for reading aloud, as a starter for creative
activities, or fun to read alone. $7.95
The Shepherd Girl of Bethlehem, by Carey Morning, Illustrated by Alan Marks. The young
daughter of the Shepherd was not allowed to watch the sheep at night, but one night she
woke to find the sky bright with starlight and just had to go and find out what was
happening. $11.99
Prayer Calendar
For the week commencing Sunday 1 November: Albany Regional congregations (Albany,
Denmark, Lockyer and Mount Barker/Plantaginet). Please also pray for the Presbyterian
Church in Taiwan.
(Please check the calendar for your church, committee or network and contact Heather
Dowling with any specific prayer requests.)
Events Diary
If you are planning an event for 2015 that you think would be of interest to other people in
the Uniting Church community, let us know so we can put it in our calendar. We would also
encourage you to contact us during your planning so you can check what other people are
doing to avoid diary conflicts.
For more information on these events visit http://unitingchurchwa.org.au/events
This Week
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Friday 30 October. Presbyterian Ladies’ College Centenary Open Garden Day
Saturday 31 October, 9.30am–4.30pm. Hall for All Leadership Intensive: Issues in
Leadership at Willetton Uniting Church
Saturday 31 October, 2.30–4.00pm. Applecross St Stephens Uniting Church
Open Day.
Saturday 31 October, 9.00am–2.00pm. Messy Church Workshop at Beldon-Iluka
Uniting Church.
Thursday 5–Sunday 7 November. 3DM Learning Community at Churchlands
Christian Fellowship, Balcatta
Friday 6 November, 1.00pm. Wesley Recital with Premiere Piano Trio, Ufurled
and artist Alexander Moore at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth
Saturday 7 November, 9.00am–2.00pm. Annual Fair at Noranda Uniting Church
Next Week
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Monday 9 November, 7.30pm. The Commemoration of Kristallnacht, the night
of broken glass, at Christ Church Grammar School Chapel, Claremont
Wednesday 11 November. Contribution deadline for the December edition of
Revive
Friday 13 November, 5.00pm. Farewell Service for Rev Dr Alex Jensen at the
Murdoch University Worship Centre
Next Month
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Sunday 15 November. Christmas Bowl Appeal WA Launch at St Aidan’s Uniting
Church Claremont
Friday 20 November, 1.00pm. Wesley Recital with the Wesley Scholars at Uniting
Church in the City, Wesley Perth
Saturday 21 November, 9.30am-12.00 noon. Metro North Regional Gathering at
Trinity North Uniting Church Duncraig Worship Centre
Saturday 21 November, 10.00am-4.00pm. Preaching Workshop at All Saints Floreat
Uniting Church
Sunday 22 November, 2.30pm. Royal Australian Navy Band (WA Division)
concert at Noranda Uniting Church
Friday 27 November, 4.00pm–8.00pm Trinity North Uniting Church Twilight Fair
at Greenwood Worship Centre
Saturday 28 November–Sunday 13 December. Young Adult Pilgrimage to the
Holy Land
Sunday 29 November. Abolitionist Sunday
Later
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Friday 4 December, 1.00pm. Wesley Recital with Angela Currie and friends at
Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth
Monday 7 December. General Council Meeting
Thursday 17 December, 10.00am. Emergency Hospitality Program Meeting at 53
Carson Ave, Gosnells
Friday 18 December, 1.00pm. Wesley Recital with Angela Currie on organ at
Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth
Sunday 27–Wednesday 30 December. Vietnamese National Conference in Sydney
Next Year
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Wednesday 17 February. Uniting Church Mission Fellowship Meeting in the
Guild Room, Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth
Wednesday 16 March. Uniting Church Mission Fellowship Meeting in the Guild
Room, Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth
Monday 9–19 April. Alo Timor Leste Insolidarity Visit in Timor Leste.
Wednesday 20 April. Uniting Church Mission Fellowship Meeting in the Guild
Room, Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth
Thursday 28 April–Sunday 1 May 2016. UnitingWomen ‘Sharing Stories of Hope’
Conference in Adelaide
Wednesday 18 May. Uniting Church Mission Fellowship Meeting in the Guild
Room, Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth
Wednesday 15 June. Uniting Church Mission Fellowship Meeting in the Guild
Room, Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth
Wednesday 20 July. Uniting Church Mission Fellowship Meeting in the Guild
Room, Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth
Wednesday 17 August. Uniting Church Mission Fellowship Meeting in the Guild
Room, Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth
Wednesday 31 August–Saturday 3 September 2016. The World Methodist
Conference in Houston, Texas
Wednesday 21 September. Uniting Church Mission Fellowship Meeting in the
Guild Room, Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth
Wednesday 19 October. Uniting Church Mission Fellowship Meeting in the
Guild Room, Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth
Wednesday 16 November. Uniting Church Mission Fellowship Meeting in the
Guild Room, Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth