Celebrate LIVING THE CHANGE on Sunday 6 December 2020 3-5.30pm where you can be working together towards creating a flourishing world for all. Gather as members of diverse faith communities and those who care for our planet to share our stories of change, transformation, and regeneration. The event offers a chance to talk about [...]
On 4th October we were invited to make a commitment in response to the Climate Crisis. This week (11th October) members of the Climate Action Group and the congregation shared their commitments. A longer version of this presentation is available here. You can make a commitment - See the Commitment information and pledge [...]
Make a commitment Gwen Arnold speaks about taking action - When it comes to acting on climate change we sometimes feel powerless. We may ask “what can we offer?" Well we can each make an offering of ourselves and look at our personal carbon footprint – and together all our small actions can make a [...]
#BuildBackBetter Linda Wannan spoke about the BUC Assembly document Build Back Better - A Just Recovery Post Covid-19 which offers a vision of “a nation where each person and all creation can flourish and enjoy abundant life. We believe the whole world is God’s good creation. Each person is made in God’s image and is deeply loved by God. [...]
Climate Crisis Action Plan Kate Scull, member of the creation shared details of the four commitments in our plan and actions currently being taken. Four commitments To develop our theological understanding and discipleship To go beyond zero emissions and become carbon positive To engage widely in both the church and the community on the [...]
Climate Advocacy Jamie Thom, member of the Climate Action group, offers an invitation to explore climate advocacy. A meeting will be held on Sunday 14th June at 11:30am.
We just wanted to take a moment to share and celebrate the on-going mission at the Olive Way during these challenging times with the whole congregation. Whilst the doors to the Olive Way may be closed, there are still things happening. The Olive Way has been working with the Salvation Army to help provide [...]
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 [...]
The Justice & Mission committee together with the Climate Action group offered activities to engage people in reflecting on climate change. It was a hot and windy day and people were less inclined to stop this year. Even so we made an impact with some lovely contributions on the rainbow (in response to the [...]
BUC Arts Mission Statement BUC Arts aims to service the church in all areas: worship, faith, community and social action. This we do under the guidance of the Holy Spirit who leads us to transformation and healing. Our mission is to be welcome to all where we celebrate and allow space for the exploration [...]
