Olive Way FUNdraiser
Join with the people of the Olive Way on Saturday 2nd September for a party and the opportunity to contribute to operating expenses. There will be dancing, art making, an auction and other fiendishly clever ways to help you part with your money. Plan now to come along that night and bring some food and drinks to share. Bring your friends to make up a table and have a great time! Pay on the night – $20 full, $12 concession. We will invite our OW friends at no cost to them. Let Mal know if you have an item to donate for the auction.  BOOK NOW

Joint Nominating Committee Update
The JCN is in the process of preparing a Profile which describes BUC and what we are looking for in a Minister.  Read all the details and timeline here.

Ian’s final service
Join us for worship on 3rd September as Ian concludes his ministry with us.  We will celebrate his ministry and farewell Ian & Beth during morning tea after worship.  Find out how you can contribute- UPDATED.

Removal of COVID Vaccine Records from BUC Files
During the strict COVID lock-downs BUC had to authorise people in specified roles to access to the property.  Records related to this work have been destroyed in accordance with the recent WorkSafe notification.  This action has now been completed.  The Church Council recorded their thanks to Helen Rowe for overseeing the management of our COVID vaccine documentation.

Christmas Eve Pageant
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to create the Christmas Eve Pageant each year?  If the answer is YES, this is your opportunity.  Blessing, Cath and Saide will be meeting soon to have the first conversation.  We want to hear from people of all ages.  Send Saide an email to join in the fun.

Gardening Group
The Property Committee invites you to form/join a group to look after our abundant gardens.  They need regular attention and care.  Our grounds are appreciated by passers by on Sydney Road and more than a few people who walk through or sit to chat and/or enjoy lunch.  Let’s make the gardens look amazing and keep them that way!  Send Ray an email to express your interest.

Car for sale
Dear BUC community, Eva Rugel, our past member and friend from Germany has a 2018 VW Passat wagon that is on offer for sale.  It is in good condition – 126,000Km, all new tyres, fully serviced  RWC. Valued at $24,000 but open to offers.  It was bought last year to enable Eva and Christina’s travel’s within Australia.  If anyone is looking for a station wagon please contact Dave Kruse on 0413 879 730

Ending and Beginning Again
Join Ian for dinner at the manse on 22nd August for a conversation about endings and beginnings as he approaches the conclusion of his placement with us.

Art-making for the Spiritual Life
The BUC Arts committee invites you to explore and reflect on the contribution that art can make to a person’s spiritual life after worship on 27th August, 11:15-1:30pm, lunch provided.

Find out how you can support the BUC Exhibition
The BUCArts committee is looking forward to welcoming everyone to the Living Colour Exhibition13th-22nd October.  And we need your help to make it happen.  There are lots of opportunities – check out the list and send us an email with your offer – bucarts@gmail.com.

Bringing Home a Voice to Parliament
It’s a community ground swell that will bring the Yes vote home.

Climate Action

Find out how you can respond to the Draft Synod Proposal – Synod Zero Emissions

Website feature

Pages on the website are updated regularly.  This week we are featuring the Meet the Team page.  This page has recently been updated to include the newly elected Elders.  See also the Commissioning of Elders story.  Have a look and let us know what you think, responses to saide.cameron@bigpond.com

Featuring: Join our Q&A with Noel Pearson tonight, Act2 series on theological culture kicks off, Uniting for the Voice – 4 ways to support The Voice right now, Season of Creation and more …

Featuring Volunteers needed for Synod 2023, Season of Creation, Act2 focus groups, Thinking Theologically, and lots more of course.

Next edition coming soon