Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting will be held after worship on 2nd June.  Everyone is invited to go out for lunch after the meeting at the Maalu Maalu Sri Lankan Bar & Restaurant (all you can eat buffet $23 per person).   If you are unable to attend the AGM and wish to offer an apology please send Saide an email.   Michael & Emma will host a games session in the hall/Olive Way during the AGM for the younger people, to support parents who wish to attend the meeting.

Act2 Project Final Report
The final report of the Act2 Project, Act2: the Gift of the Spirit, has now been released to 17th Assembly members and the wider Church. It includes an integrated set of proposals to the 17th Assembly across three streams

June Crosslight
Read the June-July edition of Crosslight, the Synod of VicTas’ bi-monthly newsletter.  This edition includes a special feature ‘The Covenanting Statement.  How far have we come 30 years on’.

Mcauley shelter for women and children
Oscar and his school friends have been working on a community based learning project to raise funds for a local FDV shelter.   McAuley is proud to partner with Mount Alexander College to support women and children who have experienced family violence and women who have been homeless to rebuild their lives.   Donate today.

Sammy Stamps
Save your stamps – they make a difference.  We have sent two collections off already this year.  Read the group’s 2023 Annual Report to find out how the funds raised from selling stamps is being used.  So save your stamps ready for the next time we will be sending off a collection.

Once Upon a Rhyme – Melbourne Magic Festival
Come along for a magical, musical romp through the world of fairy tales and nursery rhymes at the Melbourne Magic Festival! Em the Storyteller has an enchanted letterbox and is waiting for a very special parcel to arrive. But what other mail will appear? What stories will you hear?? Will anything disappear??? Tuesday 9 July – Saturday 13 July.  Recommended by Julie Perrin.  Details and bookings here.

101:Understanding Race & Racism
The second anti-racism series for 2o24 is being on 17th June and 15th July.  A large number of BUC people attended this series a few years ago and found it very worthwhile. Check out all the details.

Request for support
Abi is sharing a fundraiser created by and for the extended family of a friend (who have visas but no funds to come here from Gaza).  Any support is welcome.

World Wide Knit in Public Day
Join in fun of WWKIP Day on 8th June, 10am-3pm with the Olive Pesto Community in the main hall.  Knitted or crocheted items will be donated to Kogo (Knit One Give One).

Looking for a flatmate
Clare Keogh looking for a female housemate, preferably someone who’s mid-20s to mid-30s. Rent: $276/ person/ week (not including bills).  Read all the details here.

Climate Action News

• Ideas for updates to the Climate Action Plan