Prayer Points

Ministry Team
Our congregation and community as we respond to the lockdown
National Reconciliation Week
Climate Action

BUC News

Trinity Sunday
On 30th May, a fifth Sunday in the month our worship will be quieter and more reflective.  In responses to lockdown requirements this service has been pre-recorded.  Join us on YouTube at 9:30am.

Sunday Chat Returns
Jump onto Zoom with a cuppa to catch up with one another and respond to the themes of the service.
11:00 AM Sunday 30th May. Join Zoom Meeting

June Olive Branch
The June Olive Branch, monthly newsletter will be emailed and posted on Monday 31st May.

Annual General Meeting & Election of Elders
Our AGM will be held after worship on Sunday 6th June.  The agenda will include the presentation of the Olive Harvest (annual reports for 2020-2021) and the Election of Elders and Congregation Office Bearers.  Read the Olive Harvest here.  The agenda with profiles of nominees for the role of Elder will be emailed on Sunday 30th May.

World Wide Knit in Public Day
Wrap with love for WWKIP & KOGO supporting Knit One Give One – Saturday 12th June, 10am-1pm, with a speaker from KOGO at 11am.  Hosted by the Olive Pesto this annual event is for knitters of all abilities and ages.  Morning Tea will be served.  This is a booked event:  https://www.trybooking.com/BRKFI .  Enquiries:  Ann Soo on annsoo11@tpg.com.au

Food Co-op Review
The story so far – the next chapter. A review has been established to explore the future of the Brunswick Uniting Food Co-op, its ongoing relevance, viability and alternative models of operation. The review will be conducted by Cath James from 19th May – 2nd July.  Submissions to the review are invited in writing from the congregation.  Please email your submission to Saide Cameron, JAM liaison for the review, saide.cameron@bigpond.com by 12th June.  If you have any questions please contact Saide, 0407 096 743.  More details here.

Study Groups

Planning is underway for our “Eco-theology workshop series”
The series will be led by Graeme Garrett and Jan Morgan.  The style will be conversational and include journaling, spiritual practice, and a blog for participants to follow up at home. Input will draw on theology, biblical stories, literature, music, art etc. (but not lengthy ‘lectures’).  
There will be 7 sessions over a 14 week period, starting in late July.
Interested?  Which day and time will work for you?!
Please let us know so we can find a time that suits as many as possible
Register you interest with Meg Orton meg.orton@iinet.net.au  including preferred day and time.

Wider Church News

UC National News, 26 May-1 June

  • National Reconciliation Week, Moving from Safe to Brave
  • #Uniting4Climate, more
  • UCA in the 21st Century:  History, Theology and Future
  • Let’s Yarn About Identity, join the conversation
  • And more
  • JOIN US IN PRAYER FOR:
    • Truth-telling and healing in our Church and nation as we acknowledge the wrongs of the past and injustice faced today by our First Nations Peoples.
    • A peaceful and just solution to the political tumult in Samoa. May it emerge from this crisis a stronger and united country.
    • The Church of Scotland as its General Assembly meeting takes place online this week, for the guidance of God’s love, wisdom and hope.