• 21/1 – Daniel Broadstock, member of the congregation
• 28/1 – Rev Cath James

January 26 – Looking for things to do?

• Day of Mourning – Invasion Day Dawn Service, 5am-7am, Kings Domain Resting Place
• Share the Spirit – Come together to heal with peace and love.  Gates open 11:30am, Performances 1:00-9:00pm

INVITATION to join the Discipleship and Education Committee at BUC
The Committee is delegated by Brunswick Uniting Church Council to oversees opportunities for adult Christian education and deepening of faith and discipleship. It is built upon the premise that as Christians we are always seeking to deepen our faith in God; both at the personal relational level and in our knowledge and understanding of God and the Bible as we endeavour to have an intelligent and world engaging Christian faith.  We are looking for new members.

Olive Way opens for 2024
Our Olive Way program reopens on Tuesday 23rd January.  New volunteers are always welcome – regularly or as an emergency.  To find out more about the Olive Way weekly meal and social program contact Ruth Sandy, Olive Way Operations Co-ordinator or Peter Blair, Olive Way Pastor.

Day of Mourning
As encouraged by the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress, on 28th January our service will reflect on the effects of invasion and colonisation of Australia’s First Peoples, giving expression to our commitment to truth-telling, justice & healing on the Sunday after 26th January, Invasion Day, a Day of Mourning for First Nations peoples.

Inductions

• Ian Ferguson will be inducted as the Minister of the Word at Glenwaverly UC on Sunday 4th February, 2:30pm.  Join on Youtube
• Annie Brophy and Kyle Moffitt will be ordained and inducted as Ministers of the Word at Ocean Grove UC on Sunday 4th February, 2pm. Join on Zoom, Meeting ID: 297 852 1634, Passcode: 988040

February & March rosters
Our rosters are prepared for a two month period.  These rosters are going to be big with the last week of March being Holy Week and Ash Wednesday in the middle of February.  On behalf of the worship committee – thank you to the regulars for the many ways you contribute to the leadership and work of worship.  We love to welcome new people to the rosters.  It’s a great way to get to know people.  Find out how you can join in the fun.

Planning for Holy Week
The worship committee has met and created a plan for the Season of Lent which begins on Ash Wednesday, 14th February and concludes on Palm Sunday, 24th March.  We have also started thinking about Holy Week.  We are holding a special meeting on Wednesday 6th March, 7pm, venue to be advised and would love to welcome anyone who is interested in planning the series of services:  Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Dawn Service, Easter Day.  If you are interested please contact Saide, 0407 096 743 or send an email.