Justice & Mission
Olive Way Christmas Party
BUC Hall 212 Sydney Rd, Brunswick, Victoria, AustraliaJoin us for a very Olive Way Christmas Party RSVP to Peter by 5th December. There are lots of opportunities to help make this a fabulous day: Monday: Hall set up: Arrange tables and store pews Decorate tables Set up drink stations Set up sound system Kitchen: Chopping vegetables Roasting the lamb Making tzatziki [...]
Carols for Compassion
State Library 328 Swanston St., Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
First Nations Focus BBQ – RESCHEDULED
Kirkdale Park Victoria St., East BrunswickAt our final meeting for 2023 we thought we would try to catch up in some social sense - rescheduled from 3rd January. Join us at Kirkdale Park at the end of Victoria Street, Brunswick East on the edge of the Merri Creek. There is parking in Victoria Street and Weigall St. There is [...]
Let’s refocus on Climate Action
Youth HallLet’s Refocus on Climate Action at BUC Last year was a relatively quiet year for Climate Action at BUC. However, the Planet is still warming, and weather extremes are increasing in frequency and impact. There are two big opportunities for BUC in the coming months. 1. Participate in a Global Week of Action from [...]
Climate Champions Workshop & Afternoon Tea
Brunswick Uniting Church 212 Sydney Rd., Brunswick, Victoria, AustraliaPlanning our actions for the International Campaign of Faith Groups, 3-12 May 2024 The Port Phillip West Presbytery Climate Action Group warmly invites you to a workshop with afternoon tea. The focus will be creative planning for the coming week-long International Campaign of Faith Groups, organised by Faiths 4 Climate Justice for 3 to [...]
Palm Sunday Rally
Parliament GardensJoin the Palm Sunday Walk for Justice for Refugees on Sunday 24th March at Parliament Gardens 10am Welcome and informal gathering with music. 10.30am Reflections on Peace and Justice from various faith perspectives. Speakers on peacemaking, the experience of seeking asylum in Australia, and policy changes needed in the treatment of people seeking refugee [...]
First Nations Focus
The vision and mission statement of the Uniting Church in Victoria & Tasmania begins “Following Christ, walking together as First and Second Peoples…” In this spirit, BUC formed the First Nations Focus (formerly “Walking Together” group) to learn, reflect, pray and act together on our relationship with First Peoples. If you’d like to join [...]
Banner Making for Climate Justice
BUC Hall 212 Sydney Rd, Brunswick, Victoria, AustraliaThe BUC Arts committee invites you to help create a banner for the Tower Room Window space as part of the Week of Climate Action. We will be making the banner in the hall after worship on 21st & 28th April ready for installation from 3rd-12th May. No skills needed, all materials supplied. [...]
Rethinking Racism
Brunswick Uniting Church 212 Sydney Rd., Brunswick, Victoria, AustraliaJoin the Justice and Mission Committee in a space for listening, discussion and reflection about racism and anti-racism. We will be listening to First Nations voices on these topics, and reflecting on how we can act in good allyship. The session will offer a video to watch and a written piece to read through [...]
Planning Meetings for the Week of Climate Action
ZoomPlanning Meetings for the Week of Climate Action in May There will now be meetings by Zoom on Monday 22 April and Wednesday 24 April – both from 7.30 to 8.30 pm Come to either or both meetings! A draft program is attached but things are still evolving. Please think about what you can [...]