What do you want me to do for you?
A reflection on the story of Bartimaeus the blind beggar (Mark 10:46-52). How does his story help open the eyes of our hearts?
Sunday Prayers 28/10
During worship we offered prayers in response to the National Apology to victims and survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. At the conclusion of the service we enjoyed our Annual Blessing of the Bikes Prayers of Adoration & Confession Kyrie eleison, Kyrie eleison, Kyrie eleison, Kyrie eleison. God of life You show [...]
Olive Press 28/10
Prayer Points Ministry Team Joint Nominating Committee 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 BUC News Blessing the Bikes Ride (or walk) [...]
Sunday Prayers 21/10
Thank you Areej Masoud offered this gift of a plate and chalice to our congregation in thanks for our support of the Palestine Israel Ecumenical Network speaking tour which brought her to Australia. The plate and chalice are made of olive wood from Jerusalem. We look forward to using them in November. [...]
Going to Jerusalem
A reflection on Mark 10:32-45.
Olive Press 21/10
BUC News Food Co-op Distribution Day Saturday 20th October 10 am – 12 noon in the Olive Way room. Contact Meredith for further information. PIEN Speaking Tour Our congregation is a major sponsor of this important tour, organised by the Palestine Israel Ecumenical Network. See the latest PIEN [...]
Do animals have souls?
A reflection on the nature of the soul. I refer to the film "Cold Souls" - see the trailer here.
Sunday Prayers 14/10
Blessing the animals A rainbow of praying hands for endangered animals, our pets and all creation. Prayers of Adoration Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise the LORD in the heights. Praise the LORD, sun and moon; praise the LORD, all you shining stars. Let them praise the name of the [...]
Olive Press 14/10
Prayer Points Ministry Team Joint Nominating Committee Culture of Safety program Moderator Stewart Lodge & residents Worship Committee Finance Committee YUCY & YUCY-OG Compassion Ministry D&E - Death in October series PIEN Speaker Tour Synod of VicTas Creatures of the sea BUC News New subscribers [...]
An Open Letter
An open letter to faith leaders about reparative therapy - by Anthony Hinds 5 October 2018 Dear brothers and sisters, I write that you might consider my story as you review and reassess your commitment to reparative therapy, [...]