First Nations
Wurundjeri Treaty Forum
Brunswick Uniting Church 212 Sydney Rd., Brunswick, Victoria, AustraliaPOSTPONED pending return from lockdown The First Nations Solidarity Group (a task group established by Church Council) met with Uncle Andrew Gardiner on 14th May as part of our congregation's commitment to develop a relationship with the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung Corporation. He was very interested in the idea of developing some form of agreement, in [...]
Be Brave. Make Change.
National Reconciliation Week The National Reconciliation Week 2022 theme, “Be Brave. Make Change.” is a challenge to all Australians— individuals, families, communities, organisations and government—to Be Brave and tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation so we can Make Change for the benefit of all Australians. Our worship service on 29th May will be shaped by this theme. [...]
First Nations Solidarity Group
Brunswick Uniting Church 212 Sydney Rd., Brunswick, Victoria, AustraliaA Forum to Explore a Statement of Commitment with the Wurundjeri Council The purpose: To allow an opportunity: to hear from the congregation their thoughts; and provide information to the congregation, on how to proceed with a formal relationship with the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the land on which our Church sits. [...]
Victoria’s Treaty Project | Learn more with the Walking Together Group
ZoomChris Marshall will speak about the current treaty project in Victoria and related matters – eg the work of the Yoorrook Truth Commission. Chris has worked with Aboriginal people right across the nation for five decades. For the past 20 years he has had a prominent role in Victorian land justice matters and has [...]
Change the Heart Prayer Service
#ChangeTheHeart is a unique opportunity to be led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Christian Leaders and join together in unison and #InRhythm to pray across these lands now called Australia. Aunty Jean Phillips, one of Australia’s most senior Aboriginal Christian Leaders, invites you to #ChangeTheHeart on 25 January at 7:30pm [...]
Callout for Volunteers – Melbourne Train Station Blitz – Thursday June 29
Melbourne CBD Train Stations, Melbourne, AustraliaThe Yes23 Campaign is looking for volunteers. I will be at Flinders Street Station. Please RSVP direct to this link for the Flinders Street Action. There are other options available in the CBD and suburbs: See here. There is only a limited number of volunteers required so RSVP now! Claire Foley [...]
Together, Yes – A Community Conversation
Youth HallDuring this session, hosted by the First Nations Focus people from BUC, we will have an important and powerful conversation, helping to build a groundswell of support. Unity and dialogue as equals is key to ensuring we, as Australians, make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, [...]
First Nations Focus
ZoomThe vision and mission statement of the Uniting Church in Victoria & Tasmania begins “Following Christ, walking together as First and Second Peoples…” In this spirit, BUC formed the First Nations Focus (formerly “Walking Together” group) to learn, reflect, pray and act together on our relationship with First Peoples. Join us on Zoom at [...]