I have started a new series, which will be a focus on news regarding the Yes campaign for a Voice to Parliament. Enjoy, Claire Foley foleyclairep@icloud.com 'News from the Yes campaign. We are confident the Australian people will come together and answer with a resounding Yes. We are deeply grateful to the working group [...]
On Sunday 19th March Cath was inducted as our Minister of the Word for Children, Youth & Young Adults by Rev Paul Blacker on the behalf of the Presbytery of Port Philip West. Read the story from the upcoming April Olive Branch.
A reflection on the trial of Jesus in Matthew 26:57-75 During Lent this year we are reading our way through Matthew's passion narrative, the story of Jesus' betrayal, arrest, trial and execution. This week Jesus is on trial before the Sanhedrin, the highest religious court. https://youtu.be/v4qMa9pwssg?t=1208
Saide Cameron welcomed us to worship on 19th March. We are following Jesus to the cross reading our way through the Passion narrative from Matthew’s gospel. We will follow Jesus to his false trial and bear witness to Peter’s deep and bitter torment as he denies being a follower of Jesus three times. Watch [...]
Prayers of Adoration & Confession Watch or 4:41 God, Maker of all that is, your steadfast love is beyond our understanding. Your loving safeguards the wonder and beauty of creation even as we close our eyes to the untold damage wrought by humanity. Forgive us, help us to see what you see. Jesus, our Saviour, [...]
Induction – Cath James Cath will be inducted as our Children, Youth & Young Adult Minister of the Word in a service presided over by the Presbytery of Port Phillip West on Sunday 19th March at 2pm. Please come along and bring a plate of afternoon tea [...]
Synod Discussion paper We have some exciting news related to climate action in the Uniting Church. Our Synod has just released a discussion paper called: “How can the Synod reach net zero emissions by 2040?” Read the discussion paper. Check out the discussion sheet. This is now opportunity for all communities within the Synod to make [...]
Ministry Team Cath James - Induction Ecumenical Neighbours Assembly President – Sharon ASWC CY&YA Committee Property Committee Millienials Group Hospitality Ministry Indigenous Hospitality House UCA Assembly Creatures of the air From the Assembly News Join us in prayer for All those working to address enduring inequalities and injustices faced by First Nations [...]
A reflection on Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane During Lent this year, we are reading our way through the story of Jesus' passion in Matthew's gospel. https://youtu.be/JkIr_rIvS5M?t=1843
Helen Burnham welcomed us to worship on 12th March. We moved from joy to grief, from David’s psalm of praise (Psalm 95) to the deep despair in Matthew 25. We reflecedt on finding a balance, worshipping our God with joy and thanksgiving, finding that quiet and solitary place in the Garden of Gethsemane. Watch [...]