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BUC News
Art for Wellbeing
Ann Soo and Saide Cameron (BUC Arts Coordinators) will offer a space for the work of our artists to be seen, heard and validated in this new series. The first Art for Wellbeing session will be next Saturday, 12th September, 2:45 – 4:00. Participants will be invited to reflect on three works from Olive Arts Collective artist Graeme Lamming. See the Art for Wellbeing event for all the details. Contact Saide, 0407 096 743 or Ann, 0422 842 244 for more information.
Season of Creation
The worship committee will offer a Season of Creation beginning on 20th September. During this season of four Sundays we will pay attention to the interaction between the stories from Exodus, Matthew’s Gospel and our Climate Action Plan.
Black Lives Matter
Following on from worship last Sunday, 30th August, Jenne Perlstein has provided a comprehensive list of resources including websites, documents, books, religious communities, documentaries, films, videos, groups and organizations that will aid us in become allies for First Nations People. Please contact Jenne, 0414 650 727 if you want to discuss any of these resources with her or simply to have a chat about her lifelong passion for justice as an ally of 35 years.
A new Book Club
Do you want to share the joy of reading with others? Claire Foley would love to hear from anyone who wants to join a daytime group, meeting at the Church (eventually). If there is enough interest the group may make a start online before we can physically meet. The format will involve bringing a book of your choice to share and discuss with the group. Contact Claire for more information or to express your interest in joining, 0419 988 972.
October & November roster
The invitation to participate in our next roster will be offered next week. If you would like to be involved please call Saide, 0407 096 743. The worship committee would love to hear from people who are interested in recording themselves or another member of your household lighting the candle for worship or offering the Acknowledgement of Country. Regular roster opportunities for our online worship include liturgist, Bible reading, offering Prayers of the People and contributing to our music recordings.
Accommodation needed
Do you have room in your home for a mother and her 2 year old son for a couple of months? A mother from the Philippines has become stranded in Australia with her son by the pandemic. She is a victim of family violence and is currently in in the care of Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre. She is looking for accomodation while she gets back on her feet. If you are able to help, please contact Ian.
Climate Action News
Climate Action Group
The BUC Climate Action Group (CAG) will meet at 5pm on Saturday 5th September via zoom to continue implementing parts of the BUC Climate Action Plan recently adopted by the Church Council. One focus will be strengthening our public witness on Climate Action.
Australia Institute: A Plan for Planet A
Register here to attend this Australia Institute webinar on Wednesday 9th September at 11am featuring Craig Reucassel (from ABC series Fight for Planet A – Our Climate Challenge) in conversation with Richie Merzian.
ARRCC: faith-based online action to stop Lloyds insurers working with Adani
Australian Religious Response to Climate Change will be holding a ‘Zoom Party’ where people of faith can join one another online in making sure that Lloyds insurers get the message. You’ll get the choice of doing this in one of the following three ways:
- Emailing key decision makers in each company
- Phoning them directly
- Interacting with them on Twitter
It’s easy and no experience is necessary as you’ll be guided through every step. Do join with other people of faith at 12.30pm on Wednesday 9th September via zoom. If the Zoom Party doesn’t work for you, you can always contact the decision makers in these companies directly in your own time. See ARRCC website or Facebook event for details.
Wider Church News
UC National News
Check out this week’s newsletter from the Assembly including:
- Putting Children First – see the new poster released to coincide with National Child Protection Week
- Season of Creation – listen to this beautiful song Garden from Leichhardt Uniting Church.
- Keep praying for Lebanon – one month after the deadly blast that shattered Beirut
- UCA Submission to Disability RC – read the submission
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