Social. Justice. Church in Perth, Western Australia | Religious organisation

Social. Justice. Church

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Address: 97 William Street 6000 Perth, WA, Australia

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24.01.2022 It was such a privilege last Sunday to hear Mitchell Garlett preach and give a Welcome To Country. Here is one of the prayers we prayed in the service: Merciful God, we, the Second Peoples of this land, acknowledge and lament the injustice and abuse... that has so often marked the treatment of the First Peoples of this land. We acknowledge and lament the way in which their land was taken from them and their language, culture, law and spirituality despised and suppressed. We acknowledge and lament the way in which the Christian church was so often not only complicit in this process but actively involved in it. We acknowledge and lament that in our own time the injustice and abuse has continued. We have been indifferent. The gathered body shares this lament, saying it together. when we should have been outraged, we have been apathetic when we should have been active, we have been silent when we should have spoken out. Liberating Jesus, hear our lament and by your Spirit bring healing, hope and transformation to the lives of our First Nations sisters and brothers and their communities, we pray. Gracious God, hear our acknowledgements We have not loved you with our whole heart, nor have we loved First Peoples and other neighbours as ourselves. God of mercy, forgive us for our failures, past and present and give us the grace today to make a fresh start. By your Spirit transform our minds and hearts so that we may love as you have loved us, that we may boldly speak your truth and courageously do your will. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (From the Uniting Church Day of Mourning Resources)

17.01.2022 Advent season starts this Sunday 29 November - the liturgical season where we anticipate both the celebration of the birth of Jesus and anticipate him coming again. In Advent, themes of light and darkness are explored, and this year especially, we listen, wait, and watch - perhaps in darkness - and discover that God is there with us, helping us to find our footing in times of uncertainty.

10.01.2022 It was great to hear from preacher extraordinaire Reuben Edmonds last night on the similarities between Jesus as a child fleeing persecution and the people seeking asylum in Australia today. To hear again the story of Najeeba click here: https://youtu.be/xmHQYV127QA and to find out more about the Time For A Home campaign mentioned go here: https://www.timeforahome.com.au/ Also a shout-out to the wonderful Jangoo Chapkhana who really knows how to rock a carol on the organ and piano! Thanks Jangoo!

07.01.2022 Hi friends, our monthly service is this Sunday! In light of upcoming January 26, we will be reflecting on the effects of invasion and colonisation of Australia’s First Peoples. Join us at 6pm this Sunday 10th January at Wesley Church in the city. Everybody welcome! (artwork by Sammy Ray Jones - used with permission)

07.01.2022 See you tonight at church! We are excited to have Mitchell Garlett join us this evening. Mitchell is a Nyungar man and candidate for ministry with the Uniting Church. 6pm @ Wesley Church, absolutely everybody welcome!

05.01.2022 Hope you can join us at 6pm tonight for Carols at Wesley. See you there!