Sermon reflections
Locating ourselves in the bigger picture
The scriptures this week introduce us to the grand themes of Lent and call us to repentance – a turning from our own localised view of things to the bigger picture – that God is [...]
Seeing by the Light of the Transfiguration
Seeing by the Light of the Transfiguration On Transfiguration Sunday, Daniel Broadstock reflects on Peter's experience beholding Jesus' transformation on the mountaintop, and explores the implications for us, as a community shaped by [...]
Three questions about prayer
‘What is prayer? Why pray? Does it make any difference?’ Cath James, Minister of the Word - CYYA and Worship https://youtu.be/aRN20P4WGuE?t=1283
Sunday Worship
Sunday Worship 18/2, Lent 1
Natalie Sims welcomed us to worship on 18th February. We celebrated the first Sunday of Lent, as we prepared to follow Jesus into the wilderness, seeking to be open to God’s embracing love. We [...]
Sunday Worship 11/2, Transfiguration
Kirsty Bennett welcomed us to worship on 11th February. As we prepared for worship we heard Sufjan Stephens’ song The Transfiguration. That was our theme for worship: the transfiguration of Jesus as told [...]
Sunday Worship 4/2, Epiphany 5
Amelia Ware welcomed us to worship on 4th February. This week we celebrated Holy Communion and we explored prayer, the different ways that we pray and what kind of meaning it holds for us [...]
Ministry Stories
Worship during Advent
The new liturgical year (Year B) begins with the four Sundays of the Season of Advent from 3rd December concluding on Christmas Eve!! This year we will be reflecting on and praying for the [...]
Christmas worship
Join us for worship during the Christmas season. We are offering four services: Blue Christmas, Tuesday 12th December, 7:30pm Christmas Eve (including Advent 4), 9:30am It takes a village (Christmas Eve Pageant), 7:00pm Christmas [...]
Further reflections on urban spirituality
One the most challenging aspects of urban spirituality is how we define it. In all my thinking and doing around this concept I have found defining to be the most difficult. But there is [...]
Our Stories
Shortbread and Christmas Cards
Shortbread and Christmas cards for Stewart Lodge Once more we were able to share some love with the people of Stewart Lodge through our baking and card writing. A big thank you to everyone who [...]
Prayer for the New Year
Uniting Church in Australia President Rev Sharon Hollis has shared this prayer for the New Year. You may like to share it in worship on New Years Eve or New Years Day. Download it as [...]
Brunswick UC is on the way to Zero Emissions by 2040
Check our 3-year update report to the Congregation on progress with our Climate Action Plan Let’s all commit ourselves to building a just, caring and sustainable future for God’s Earth and all its creatures. [...]