Sermon reflections
The way of love
On Palm Sunday the way of love starts with the other, considers the needs, the wants, the hopes and the dreams of others, and treats those as sacred Peter Blair, Olive Way Pastor [...]
Three Prime Ministers and Original Sin
Daniel Broadstock reflects on Psalm 51 and the inevitability of missing the mark in our daily lives. https://youtu.be/ajVPVBY-WPo?t=1587
Jesus turns the tables
What is anger? What does Jesus get angry about and what is our response, particularly during this season of Lent? Rev. Cath James Note - this reflection was from Lent 3, 3rd March (published [...]
Sunday Worship
Sunday Worship 24/3, Palm Sunday
Cath James welcomed us to worship on 24th March. During the five Sundays of Lent we followed Jesus along the path to the cross through Mark’s gospel. Today we joined him riding a [...]
Sunday Worship 17/3, Lent 5
Saide Cameron welcomed us to worship on 17th March. Today was the 5th Sunday in the season of Lent. Throughout Lent we have been exploring and responding to the questions ‘What are we turning [...]
Sunday Worship 10/3, Lent 4
Saide Cameron welcomed us to worship on 10th March. On this fourth Sunday in Lent we joined the Israelites in the desert as they make their complaints against God and we listened to Jesus [...]
Ministry Stories
Opening up for 2024
This story was first published in the February 2024 Olive Branch It’s amazing what a little bit of scrubbing can do. Spots you thought looked ok come up amazing and lift the whole environment. [...]
Asking the big questions
What are the questions you are asking at the moment? Perhaps you are not even aware that you are asking questions. When we sit with a question that is not easily answered, our brain [...]
Christmas Worship
Christmas Eve Pageant - It takes a village This year we travelled with Mary & Joseph on their journey to Bethlehem. Along the way they were joined by a host of familiar characters, a [...]
Our Stories
Concerns for Gaza
Uniting Church President Rev Sharon Hollis has expressed deep concern for the unfolding situation in Gaza and reiterated calls for an immediate ceasefire and protection of innocent civilians. ““We’re watching the unfolding situation in [...]
Big Walk for Refugees
Hi all! You may have heard of the 'Big Walk 4 Refugees' that started this week. If not, I encourage you to read more about it: https://www.bigwalk4refugees.au/ Essentially, people around Australia are contributing to [...]
A tale of two Inductions
Ian at Glenwaverly Sunday 4th of February was a busy day for BUC people wanting to follow our clergy friends into new callings. Three couples from BUC went to Glen Waverley Uniting church to [...]