Faith Tests, God Provides
A reflection on the problematic story of Abraham and Isaac (Genesis 22:1-14).
Worship – Pentecost 4A
On Pentecost 4, 28th June, our Bible reading from Genesis spoke of the trials of life, of offering, sacrifice and faith in God’s provision. You can Watch the service for the first time or again on YouTube. Read the complete order of service. Read the Sunday Prayers. Watch Ian’s reflection ‘Faith tests, God provides‘ If you [...]
Sunday Prayers 28/6
Prayers of Adoration & Confession Let us pray... Gaze at the fire. Gaze and invite God’s Presence into your being. Breath in deeply, breath out slowly, watch and feel the power of God. We praise you O God, for the fire of faith in us. Fire is your creation, but it can bring its [...]
Olive Press 28/6
Prayer Points Ministry Team BIUC Congregation UnitingCare ReGen D&E Committee Presbytery Representatives – Kate and Jamie Student House Program Community Ministry Love Makes a Way Food Co-op CTM Our planet & all she holds BUC News Congratulations to Yoo Mi Park The Banyule Network is [...]
The God who sees Me
A reflection on the person of Hagar in Genesis 21:8-21
Worship-Pentecost 3
On Pentecost 3, 21st June, we remembered the inauguration of the 43rd Anniversary of the Uniting Church in Australia (22nd June, 1977) and reflected on Hagar's story. You can Watch the service for the first time or again on YouTube. Read the complete order of service. Watch the candle lighting litany featuring members of our [...]
Sunday Prayers 21/6
Prayers of Adoration & Confession Sovereign God whom we adore You are the One who calls us to love To open our arms in welcome To speak, act and love Safe and strong in your steadfast love. Risen Saviour, Christ our Lord You are the One who calls us to prayer To pray for [...]
Olive Press 21/6
Prayer Points Ministry Team UCA Anniversary Ecumenical Neighbours Assembly President – Deidre ASWC CY&YA Committee Property Committee Mulling group Hospitality Ministry Indigenous Hospitality House UCA Assembly Creatures of the air BUC News Accessing worship For the last 2 Sundays we have made the worship service [...]
WWKIP Day 2020
WWKIP DAY - 13 June 2020 hosted by Olive Pesto craft group We have met for the last 3 years in the BUC Big Hall and Olive Way, supplied continuous teas and a soup’n’bread lunch for over 100 participants from the community and congregation, supplying yarn, needles, patterns, instructions and encouragement. It is part [...]
Celebrating Welcome
A reflection for Refugee Week focussing on the sending of Christ's disciples in Matthew 10:5-15 and the hospitality shown by Abraham and Sarah in Genesis 18:1-15.