Prayers of Adoration & Confession Watch or 10:10 God Divine, One Spirit of this earth and creation, we praise you for your love known here on this country through the ancient peoples who have nurtured, embraced, and cared for your creation. We praise you for giving us courage to be brave and to act with [...]
Jenne Perlstein welcomed us to worship on 29th May. Today in National Reconciliation Week we are asked to, “Be Brave. Make Change.” First Nations people are asking everyone to make change beginning with brave actions in their daily lives – where they live, work, play and socialise. To help us engage with this theme [...]
National Reconciliation Week 2022 The National Reconciliation Week (27th May to 3rd June) 2022 theme, “Be Brave. Make Change.” is a challenge to all Australians— individuals, families, communities, organisations and government—to Be Brave and tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation so we can Make Change for the benefit of all [...]
UCA assembly statement on climate justice and care of creation The 16th Assembly of the Uniting Church has just passed a statement to take seriously the voices and wisdom of First Peoples on climate justice and care of creation by committing to net zero emissions by 2040. BUC Climate Action Group After mostly online meetings over the [...]
We pray with hope in our hearts for our newly elected government, we pray That one day all people will be welcomed and have a safe place to live That the voices of our indigenous brothers and sisters will be heard That our leaders will be moved to respond to the threats of climate [...]
A reflection on the story of Lydia from Acts 16:11-15 The reflection begins at 23:50 in the video NOTE: I include this video illustration in which can't be live-streamed on YouTube for copyright reasons. Pause the reflection when I get to that part and view the illustration here (and warning, there is a little [...]
Saide Cameron welcomed us to worship on 22nd May. We met Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth, who founded the first church in Europe. In John’s gospel we were reminded of Jesus’ gift of peace. Note – During the reflection Ian will be showing a video clip. For copyright reasons the livestream will be [...]
Prayers of Adoration & Confession Watch or 5:17 God you are our still point, the constant source of love in our lives. We breathe in your love, we are nourished, we are renewed. You hold us when our hearts are breaking You lift us up and send us out to love as you do. We [...]
Election of Elders The Church Council is made of 10 Elders (confirmed members or members-in-association of the congregation) together with the Ministry Team. Find out more here. Nominations for the role of Elder open on Thursday 12th May and close on Sunday 22nd May. Please see [...]
UCA assembly statement on climate justice and care of creation The 16th Assembly of the Uniting Church has just passed a statement to take seriously the voices and wisdom of First Peoples on climate justice and care of creation by committing to net zero emissions by 2040. Vote Climate Climate Action Moreland has done an assessment of the [...]