Uniting Church President Rev Sharon Hollis has expressed deep concern for the unfolding situation in Gaza and reiterated calls for an immediate ceasefire and protection of innocent civilians. ““We’re watching the unfolding situation in Gaza closely and hold grave concerns for all those who are sheltering in Rafah." Read the full story from the [...]
Ministry Team Joint Nominating Committee 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 From the Assembly News Join us in prayer for Young people in the Uniting Church who are [...]
Hi all! You may have heard of the 'Big Walk 4 Refugees' that started this week. If not, I encourage you to read more about it: https://www.bigwalk4refugees.au/ Essentially, people around Australia are contributing to a virtual walk around the country to "show support for 10,000 people seeking asylum who are still waiting to call Australia [...]
The scriptures this week introduce us to the grand themes of Lent and call us to repentance – a turning from our own localised view of things to the bigger picture – that God is in Christ reconciling the world to Godself, entrusting the message of that reconciliation to us … with thanks to Rev. [...]
Natalie Sims welcomed us to worship on 18th February. We celebrated the first Sunday of Lent, as we prepared to follow Jesus into the wilderness, seeking to be open to God’s embracing love. We welcomed Rev. Judy Rigby as our preacher. Watch the service again on Youtube Cath spoke about turning and tearing, sharing [...]
Special appeal: help Steph study Transitional Ministry Church Council invites those who are able to chip in towards Steph Gesling’s study of Transitional Ministry. It’s the second part of a course she commenced before Sam was born, and connects with her Period of Discernment (i.e. discerning [...]
Let’s Refocus on Climate Action at BUC Last year was a relatively quiet year for Climate Action at BUC. However, the Planet is still warming, and weather extremes are increasing in frequency and impact. There are two big opportunities for BUC in the coming months. 1. Participate in a Global Week of Action from [...]
Ministry Team Joint Nominating Committee 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 marking Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. In the days ahead [...]
Seeing by the Light of the Transfiguration On Transfiguration Sunday, Daniel Broadstock reflects on Peter's experience beholding Jesus' transformation on the mountaintop, and explores the implications for us, as a community shaped by the light of Jesus' transfiguration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3ArfdFIsYI&t=1789s
I have 1 room for rent in FITZROY! $350/week plus bills (split monthly between you and me) Rent is paid monthly. Available from Monday. Bond is 4 weeks rent. About the place: It’s in an awesome location in Fitzroy near Smith St and Gertrude St. It’s a terrace house with character. Bathrooms and kitchen [...]