The word Bible means library There are 66 books by many writers The stories were spoken and sung before they were written down. They were made long ago, in far places and ancient languages No wonder we find them a little bit strange! But if we come with curious minds and open hearts We [...]
A reflection on John 6:1-21.
BUC News A Congregational Meeting will be held after worship on Sunday 5th August with the author of the Olive Way Kitchen Briefing report to hear about the rationale for the relocation trial, and have any questions from the report answered. See the August Olive Branch, page 7 for [...]
A reflection on Ephesians 2:11-22
Rafa's baptism Prayers of Adoration & Confession Christ is our peace. Let us breathe to rest in that peace. God is love. Let us breathe to rest in that love. Among the fruits of the Spirit is joy. Let us breathe to rest in the joy of the Holy Spirit. What a [...]
Public recording not available. Contact Saide if interested. Prayer Points Ministry Team BIUC Congregation Fiona – MoD candidate UnitingCare ReGen D&E Committee Presbytery Representative Student House Program Community Ministry Love Makes a Way Food Co-op CTM Our planet & all she holds Bush Dance [...]
Mark 6:14-29 Prayers of Adoration & Confession Creator God, you give us life in all its fullness. For crisp Winter mornings, and cool wind on our cheeks, we praise you. For lush green grass and squelching mud, we thank you. For hands that create, and minds that think, and voices that sing, [...]
BUC's Church Council welcomes the decision of the national Assembly to allow ministers to conduct same-gender marriages. In a Pastoral Letter to all Uniting Churches, UCA President Dr Dierdre Palmer explains: To honour the diversity of Christian belief among our members, we will hold two equal and distinct statements of belief on marriage. This decision [...]
Prayer Points Ministry Team Ecumenical Neighbours Assembly President ASWC CY&YA Committee Property Committee Mulling Hospitality Ministry Sanctuary Movement Indigenous Hospitality House UCA Assembly Creatures of the air BUC News Worship 15th July – We welcome Sunny Chen, one of our regular preachers and Co-ordinator of Chaplaincy [...]
Banishing the winter chills with the warmth of community crafting and connection with the Olive Pestos. Thank you Linda Wannan for a beautifully organised morning with over thirty people turning up on a bleak winters' day! And more knitted goodies for Knit One Give One aka KOGO! Great work everyone! Ann Soo The BUC Youth Hall, [...]