LGBTIQA+ faith space
Join us on December 8th from 8-9pm at Brunswick Uniting Church Children’s Hall for a heartfelt gathering where we embrace the intersection of faith and identity.
Shortbread & Cards for Stewart Lodge
We would love to give residents of Stewart Lodge* some homemade shortbread to celebrate Christmas. Can you bake some biscuits? Use your own recipe and there’s plenty of time – we need them by 20 December. Please let Kirsty Bennett know if you can help – kirstyabennett@gmail.com
Meanwhile join Nic Batch to write personalised Christmas cards for the residents after worship on 10 December.
*Stewart Lodge is a supportive residential service in Brunswick that BUC has had a long relationship with.
Christmas Bowl Appeal FUNdraising Stall
Every year we support the Act for Peace Christmas Bowl Appeal, find out how and read the stories each week.
Be ready to enjoy the delights of the FUNdraising stalls after worship on the 10th December.
Olive Way Christmas Party
Join us for a very Olive Way Christmas Party on Tuesday 12th December.
There are lots of ways you can help make this a fabulous day, find out how you can join in the fun.
BUC Finance C0-ordinator – seeking expressions of interest
Abi Benham-Bannon has been accepted into a PhD program (with scholarship). We’re very excited for her, but also sad to lose her from the Finance Co-ordinator role that she has held for several years. We’re seeking expressions of interest from members and friends of BUC who might like to apply for this role.
Join the Christmas Choir
Elaine Potter is organizing our annual Christmas Choir to sing at the Christmas Eve pageant and possibly also during the Christmas Eve morning service. Contact Elaine, 0434 671 109, to share your interest.
There will be two songs to learn. Two more Thursdays 14th & 21st December, 7:30pm at the church.
TEAR Useful Gift Store
For the last two years Leesl has organised to sell TEAR useful gifts in December at BUC. She is unable to do it this year, so wanted to give people plenty of notice to order their useful gifts online here: Useful Gifts | Buy a Goat and other Charity Gifts from $5 | Tearfund
LGBTIQA+ faith space
Join us on December 8th from 8-9pm at Brunswick Uniting Church Children’s Hall for a heartfelt gathering where we embrace the intersection of faith and identity.
Shortbread & Cards for Stewart Lodge
We would love to give residents of Stewart Lodge* some homemade shortbread to celebrate Christmas. Can you bake some biscuits? Use your own recipe and there’s plenty of time – we need them by 20 December. Please let Kirsty Bennett know if you can help – kirstyabennett@gmail.com
Meanwhile join Nic Batch to write personalised Christmas cards for the residents after worship on 10 December.
*Stewart Lodge is a supportive residential service in Brunswick that BUC has had a long relationship with.
Christmas Bowl Appeal FUNdraising Stall
Every year we support the Act for Peace Christmas Bowl Appeal, find out how and read the stories each week.
Be ready to enjoy the delights of the FUNdraising stalls after worship on the 10th December.
Olive Way Christmas Party
Join us for a very Olive Way Christmas Party on Tuesday 12th December.
There are lots of ways you can help make this a fabulous day, find out how you can join in the fun.
BUC Finance C0-ordinator – seeking expressions of interest
Abi Benham-Bannon has been accepted into a PhD program (with scholarship). We’re very excited for her, but also sad to lose her from the Finance Co-ordinator role that she has held for several years. We’re seeking expressions of interest from members and friends of BUC who might like to apply for this role.
Join the Christmas Choir
Elaine Potter is organizing our annual Christmas Choir to sing at the Christmas Eve pageant and possibly also during the Christmas Eve morning service. Contact Elaine, 0434 671 109, to share your interest.
There will be two songs to learn. Two more Thursdays 14th & 21st December, 7:30pm at the church.
TEAR Useful Gift Store
For the last two years Leesl has organised to sell TEAR useful gifts in December at BUC. She is unable to do it this year, so wanted to give people plenty of notice to order their useful gifts online here: Useful Gifts | Buy a Goat and other Charity Gifts from $5 | Tearfund
Advent Pilgrimage
Come and spend some time in contemplation. Walk along the Merri Creek. Experience God in listening, waiting, watching
Dates: December 3, 10, 17 Time: 11.30 – 12.30 Where: Gather and return to CERES Meet at the Learning Centre, 8 Lee St Brunswick
There is an optional lunch afterwards – BYO or buy from the CERES cafe.
A joint initiative of Brunswick, Fairfield and Sophia Spring Uniting Churches
Carols & Jazz
All are welcome on December 12th at 6:30pm in the grounds of Christ Church. All your favourite carols with Michelle Nicolle & Friends and Brunswick Rogues Choir. Enjoy a Sausage Sizzle and visit from Father Christmas
Christmas Carol service
We are invited to join Northcote Uniting Church for a family friendly carols service on Sunday 17th December at 4:30pm, followed by festive nibbles. And they in turn will be joining us for Christmas worship.
Climate Action
- We are on our way to Zero Emissions by 2040
- CoPower – Take the Power back
- Electrify Everything! – Moving Australia to a Renewable Future
Website feature
Pages on the website are updated regularly. Read the Act for Peace Christmas Bowl stories each week during Advent & Christmas. Have a look and let us know what you think, responses to saide.cameron@bigpond.com
Featuring UAICC national leadership announcement, Peace the transcends all understanding, An on-campus ministry for all, Prayer Vigil for peace in the Holy Land, Emerging Leaders “speak truth to power” and lots more …
Featuring Multicultural Youth Rally on Sunday, Advent resources, Middle East prayer for peace, Share Grants, Ministry placements and more.
December issue coming soon
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