Church Council
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 [...]
Act2 Discussion Forum – NEW DATE
Olive Way 212 Sydney Rd, Brunswick, Victoria, AustraliaWe have changed the date to ensure that more people can attend, particularly those who are attending Synod on the 19th (our original date)! Everyone is invited to join Church Council members in an important discussion about the future of the Uniting Church. Members with experience of Presbytery, Synod, UCA agencies, and congregations in [...]
Church Council Retreat
Ascot Vale Uniting Church 60-64 Maribyrnong Rd, Moonee Ponds, Victoria, AustraliaCongregation members are invited to join church council as part of its annual retreat to engage in some fascinating theological discussion and / or big picture thinking. We will be reflecting on Sureka Goringe’s provocative paper: "A reflection on needing God." This paper is part of the wider UCA’s Act 2 process. You can [...]