Have you followed up on your Mission Appeal pledge yet?

Many people have already increased their regular giving, or have made one-off donations into the relevant BUC account. If you haven’t yet done so, and are able to, please do! Of course, if you need time to make the necessary arrangements that’s totally fine. Here are the details again:

Regular offerings: set up a recurring payment to our ANZ bank account.
BSB: BSB: 013 236
Account: 868 7863

Current Mission Fund:
make donations via BPAY.
BPAY Biller Code: 354548
Reference: 115732208

Joan Gilchrist Fund:
make donations via BPAY.
BPAY Biller Code: 354548
Reference: 115722043

As always, feel free to ask me about any of this, or anything else to do with BUC’s finances.

Shawn Whelan, Treasurer

Got a Minute? Learn some First Nations Stuff #2
This week featuring: How can language strengthen individuals and Community?

Ian on leave
Ian will be on leave from 22nd October-7th November.
Preaching:  We will welcome Carlynne Nunn – 23/10, Kirsten Parris – 30/10 and Brad Coath – 6/11 as our preachers.  Janet Reus-Smit will preside over Holy Communion on 6/11.
Pastoral Care:  Please contact members of the Compassion Team – Gwen Arnold, Glenice Cook, Leanne Salau regarding any concerns.

Climate Action News
Read about:  Active Hope in times of change and crisis (a workshop), Brunswick Churches CAG preparations for COP27 (quiet reflection sessions), Contemplative Tuesdays, EOI for CoPower Board

Pastoral letter from the Moderator
Rev. David Fotheringham has offered a prayer and invitation to respond regarding the floods in Victoria and Tasmania

Spring Back into Joy
Join in the fun of a Big Day Out for the whole congregationat Queenscliff on Saturday 12th November.  Complete the survey to get involved.

Victorian Interfaith Networks Festival
The Festival is a celebration of cultural and faith diversity, bringing together people from all walks of life, and providing a great networking opportunity.  In 2022, the event will be hosted by the City of Boroondara and the Boroondara Interfaith Network, and held on Sunday 13th November @ the Hawthorn Arts Centre.  This year’s theme will focus on issues affecting young people.

FUNdraising Event
We haven’t had the opportunity to host a major FUNdraising event for the last two years.  The Justice & Mission and FUNdraising committees are looking forward to a Big 0 Birthday & Anniversary celebration on 19th November.  Complete the survey to get involved.

Website feature

Pages on the website are updated regularly.  This week we are featuring the Olive Way Page. The Olive Way is a place of welcome for all who want to use it. We first opened our doors in 2007 responding to a vision and desire to open our doors and offer hospitality beyond Sunday mornings.   Have a look and let us know what you think, responses to saide.cameron@bigpond.com.

Exhibitions

Unuseful Gentle Arts
Simone and Janet Alesich’s exhibition
opens on Saturday 22nd October, 3-5pm.  Exhibition runs from 17th October – 4th November at the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre

There’s a place for everyone
Phil Kreveld’s exhibition explores memory, the human condition, political history, and identity. Opening Night:  Wednesday 26 October 6-8 pm and Artist talk Friday 28 October 1 PM.  Exhibition runs from 27th October – 20th November at the Glen Eira City Council Gallery

Small Connections
Michael Rigby’s exhibition
 of small works provide a glimpse into reflections on his inner and outer worlds during a challenging, introspective period of my life. Exhibition from 5th July – 25th November at the Ascot Vale Library.

Natural/unnatural, the beauty in the discarded
Simone Alesich’s exhibition
 reflects on the items that we so casually create and discard, recreating them in a form that is beautiful and reflects the natural environment.  Exhibition from 8th July – 27th November at the Avondale Heights Library and Learning Centre.

Featuring:  Enlivened by many perspectives, Ending violence …, Anniversary of the National Apology, Now is the time for courage & leadership letter, UnitingCare pre-budget submission, Ageing to our full potential and so much more …

Featuring:  Help our flood affected communities, Disability Action Plan forum, NYAL conference, Apology Anniversary, and more …

https://brunswick.unitingchurch.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220914-The-Westerly-No.37-14th-Setember-2022-1.pdf

Featuring:  Love live church, the church as a place of refuge, climate action, connecting through a community garden ….