Could you bake some shortbread? For many years now BUC has remembered the residents at Stewart Lodge at Christmas, singing carols and giving gifts. For the last two years we have given each resident (approximately 60) a handwritten card and a small bag of shortbread. JAM would like to do this again. We are [...]
Add your name to Friends of the Earth petition After years of denial and delay, it's wonderful to have a federal government which understands the need to act decisively on climate change. The federal ALP has increased the embarrassing emissions reduction target of 26-28% by 2030 that the Coalition had set. They have committed to [...]
Dear Friends Some BUC members, who want to encourage our support for the Ukraine appeals, have spoken to me. They know that, after the disaster in Tonga, it may be a bit harder for many of us to step up. So they have offered to match, dollar for dollar, any new donations that we [...]
In response to the devastation wrought by the volcanic eruption and tsunami there are several opportunities to provide financial support to organizations in Tonga supporting people with their immediate needs – access to safe and clean drinking water, rebuilding homes, reconnecting families. These include: Uniting World: Tonga Tsunami Emergency Act for Peace: Tonga Emergency Red Cross: Tonga Red [...]
On 30th January, Day of Mourning, our worship gave expression to our commitment to truth-telling, justice, healing on the Sunday after January 26th, Invasion Day, a Day of Mourning. Some of the resources in this service were taken from Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) and the Common Grace movement. We focussed on the [...]
Emergence - the BUC Arts bi-ennial exhibition was launched on Friday 5th November and concluded on Sunday 14th November. This special edition of the usually monthly newsletter tells the story, shares the events and celebrates the artists.
Position available: Olive Way Operations Coordinator The Brunswick Uniting Church is seeking an Operations Coordinator for its Olive Way program. The Olive Way is a ministry of Brunswick Uniting Church and provides hospitality, a safe place where people can meet and chat, and a number of enrichment activities. It operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and [...]
Emergence Creative Arts Exhibition at Brunswick Uniting Church - Emergence Watch the video As we reflect on a year passed, we look back at a year gone, but more pressingly: a present where we find ourselves anew, refreshed but wearied, learned but naïve, undisputedly different. We have added phrases like “new normal” and “self-isolating” [...]
Moreland Council to review zero emission targets Moreland City Council, at its recent meeting on 9 June 2021, in updating its response to the climate emergency, unanimously passed the following motion: “That Council, given that the impacts of climate change are escalating, reviews its Moreland Zero Carbon – 2040 Framework with a view to [...]
On March 11, Brunswick UC will join faith communities around the world for the biggest-ever multi-faith Day of Action on the climate crisis called Sacred People, Sacred Earth. This will be the start of a multi faith Year of Action around the world leading up to the next round of crucial international climate negotiations [...]