Reflections on the ministries of Hospitality, Compassion and Community Building. The Brunswick Uniting Church has a threefold vision for Pastoral Care. We believe that a pastorally sensitive community provides safe places to explore, question, and doubt, [it] provides a theology of journey rather than arrival (Pastoral Care vision document 2014 p.7). This reflection explores what this might [...]
Prayers of Adoration & Confession God, giver of all life and of our lives, You gift us with delicate patterns in the leaves of the trees, mouth-watering meals and air and water which sustain us. blessed are you in the fruits of the earth You continually shape the fabric of our lives, that we [...]
Prayers of Adoration & Confession You break the cycle of wars, so we may be enriched by your peace; you shatter the grip of violence, so we may be freed from our fears; you plant your word of hope deep within us, carving on our hearts: 'you are mine.' You give us the grace we [...]
Blue Christmas is a quiet service of reflection & meditation for people who want a space to grieve, remember loved ones who have died, look back over a difficult year, seek peace in troubled times or simply take some time away from the busyness of this particular time of the year. [...]
The Olive Way will close for the year on Wednesday 20th December with the annual Christmas Lunch. Details coming soon on how you can support this wonderful celebration.
Come along to Stewart Lodge to sing carols and then share in the joy and fun of gift giving and supper. Bring a plate of supper to share. You can participate by: Coming along and singing carols on the night Helping with the packing of the bags on Sunday 10th December at 11.30 am [...]
Come and enjoy a relaxing evening of carol singing, poetry, stories and supper at the manse on Sunday 10th December. Bring a plate of supper to share. Make a donation to support the Christmas Bowl Appeal.
After worship on Sunday 3rd & 10th December you are all invited to enjoy buying Christmas gifts for family & friends from the Bake, Craft & Preserves stall. The stall also features a collection of 10 Christmas Cards created using Ann Soo and Mel Drury’s Advent & Christmas artwork. They are absolutely stunning. Check [...]
After worship on Sunday 3rd & 10th December you are all invited to enjoy buying Christmas gifts for family & friends from the Bake, Craft & Preserves stall. All proceeds will support the amazing projects sponsored by the Act for Peace Christmas Bowl Appeal. This year the Appeal will support people in Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, [...]
Prayers of Adoration & Confession God of all creation, with your breath and your love you gave birth to all that is and ever will be. You bring forth life from dust and chaos naming, loving, celebrating all that you create. You blessed us with the joyful task of caring for and continuing the [...]