Weekend Away by the Bay
Our theme this year was Searching our hearts. We enjoyed a wonderful Weekend away by the Bay at Grantville Lodge. Read the story from the August Olive Branch.
Worship 30/7, Pentecost 9
Cath James welcomed us to worship on 30th July. Our service, being the fifth Sunday of the month was a reflective service, offering an opportunity to ask ourselves some questions and touch into what is resonating for us. To do this we explored four images: a mustard seed, yeast, hidden treasure and a precious [...]
Olive Press 30/7
Update from the Joint Nominating Committee (JNC) 27.7.23 The JNC was invited to join Church Council in mid July for a mission study session which was led by Presbytery. It was similar to the one at the AGM, and we also met in small groups and [...]
Prayer Points 30/7
Ministry Team Church Council Joint Nominating Committee Ian preparing to conclude his ministry with us Planning for Supply Ministry YES Campaign Preparations for the Olive Way FUNdraising event All who are impacted by illness, especially due to COVID From the Assembly News Join us in prayer for Those from across the country [...]
Climate Action News 30/7
The Effects of Climate Change on Wildlife and Landscapes- how do we respond faithfully to the challenge? When: Tuesday 8th August, 7:30-9pm Venue: Cross Generation Uniting Church, Cnr Edwin and St Hellier Streets, Heidelberg Heights AND online via Zoom Details see attached brochure.
News on a Voice to Parliament Article #17 Why YES? A personal view
Claire Foley foleyclairep@icloud.com I have been pondering why my vote to say YES! to First Nations recognition and a Voice to Parliament is so important. For me, these four pillars of our history guide me: To my knowledge, I have no Aboriginal blood in my family line; yet I still live with the privilege [...]
Parables, weeds and digging for the truth
A reflection on truth being something you have to keep looking for, digging up and wondering about, not something easily known and held. with thanks to Rev. Carlynne Nunn Please note this sermon is offered as an audio recording as the service was not live-streamed.
Worship 23/7, Pentecost 8
We worshipped in person at Brunswick Uniting Church at 9:30 and from Grantville Lodge at 10:30. Worship for both services was shaped by Psalm 139. God searches and knows us, nothing is hidden, and we are grateful and vulnerable, open to the God who knows us. At BUC we welcomed Rev. Carlynne [...]
Olive Press 23/7
Worship on Sunday Join us for worship in person at Brunswick Uniting Church at 9:30 and/or online from Grantville Lodge at 10:30. Worship for both services will be shaped by Psalm 139. God searches and knows us, nothing is hidden, and we are grateful and vulnerable, [...]
10 years too long
After worship on 16th July the the congregations of the Brunswick Baptist Church, Brunswick and Moreland Catholic Mission, Brunswick Uniting Church, Christ Church Anglican Parish and Salvation Army Brunswick Corps gathered to mark 10 years of Australia’s offshore processing policy. While no refugees now remain on Nauru and there are signs of hope for [...]