An invitation from Jane Allardice, our very own Fencing Champion ... If you have ever wanted to watch fencing, I will be fencing in the Veteran Women’s Epee competition (everyone over 40 yrs) on Saturday afternoon 12 September in Melbourne. My event starts at 2 pm with 1st round Pools. That will go for [...]
Dave’s Dad, the Rev Dr Colin Kruse, had a stroke last week and died peacefully on Thursday the 27th August. He was a much loved New Testament scholar who taught in Indonesia, at Ridley College and then at Bible College of Victoria He was 88. A funeral to celebrate his life will be held [...]
During worship on 9th August Claire Foley talked about Guling Season an song lines, from her participation in the Caring for Country project led by Richard Arnold. Clare named this as ‘a personal journey to understand and remember the Wurundjeri seasons…. as these are the seasons of the land on which both I and [...]
BUC hosts a pageant on Christmas Eve to tell the story of Christ’s nativity in response to what we are seeing, noticing, experiencing in our community and in the world around us. For many years we have been blessed through the creativity of people within the congregation to offer a unique telling and exploration [...]
In a world that wants us to pick a side, the gospel calls us somewhere more uncomfortable, AND more hopeful. Image: eX de Medici, Cure for Pain, 2010, (detail), watercolour on paper. Private Collection, Sydney. https://www.agency-untitled.com.au/essays1/project-two-e962g https://youtu.be/gJus28u6fxY?t=2272
Roots & Tides: A cinematic journey through climate solutions From Humanitix: 350 Australia Join us at Brunswick Picture House on Sydney Road for an inspiring monthly film series celebrating First Nations, Pacific and Asian cultural knowledge, storytelling and climate leadership. Each evening will be hosted by one of our inspiring campaign partners and feature a [...]
Griefland – participants invited Griefland is an 8 week group offering companionship, ritual and support to people carrying all types of loss. Drawing on the work of Francis Weller, the group includes sharing, ritual, writing and embodiment practices. The group is facilitated by Leesl Wegner and Emma Stone and will run from Newlands Neighbourhood [...]
In baptism we say yes to life in the Spirt with Christ as our guide. But we only know what this looks like by living a life of love. https://youtu.be/sEZdJPbvv-w?t=1660
Each year we offer people who are new or newish** to participate in a Welcoming Ceremony an opportunity to publicly express their desire to be part of this community and name BUC as their spiritual home. The congregation responds through a shared commitment (see the responses below). Welcoming Ceremonies are offered at least annually [...]
Support the Multicultural Women’s Sewing Group through our annual Bulb Fundraiser and get ready for a spectacular spring! Dear members, supporters, networks and friends of the Multicultural Women’s Sewing Group, Imagine stepping into your garden in spring and being greeted by a sea of vibrant tulips, cheerful daffodils, and stunning blooms in every colour. [...]