Sermon reflections
Marantha: Come Lord Jesus, come.
Making sense of the second coming. Full text available here with thanks to Rev John Evans https://youtu.be/7Zxcj10pREA?t=1306
The kindom of God is relational
Kindom challenges the kingly monarchical view of kingdom and masculine view of divinity and offers a more inclusive view of our kinship with each other and all creation. Let's rejoice and be thankful to God and [...]
Standing with the Third Servant
Hearing the Parable of the Talents alongside Jesus' crowd and Matthew's community. with thanks to Brad Coath https://youtu.be/chINqnO0lF0?t=1574
Sunday Worship
Sunday worship 10/12, Advent 2
Amelia Ware welcomed us to worship on 10th December. We celebrated the second week of Advent by lighting the second candle for peace. Our service focussed on preparing the way for peace and justice, [...]
Sunday Worship 3/12, Advent 1
Natalie Sims welcomed us to worship on 3rd December. This was the first Sunday of Advent, and the start of the Church year – the word Advent means “coming” or “arrival” and this is [...]
Sunday worship 26/11, Reign of Christ
Daniel Broadstock welcomed us to worship on 26th November. This week we celebrated Reign of Christ Sunday, in which we prayed for God’s kingdom of justice and peace to grow in our world. Watch [...]
Ministry Stories
JNC Update and Timeline
Joint Nominating Committee - Update and Timeline 16.8.23 The next task for the JNC is to prepare a Profile which describes BUC and what we are looking for in a Minister. BUC members of [...]
Commissioning of Elders
During worship on 6th August we commissioned our newly elected (Rosie, Daniel, Catherine), re-elected (Shawn, Amelia, Helen, Semisi) and continuing (Jessica, Kenna) Elders for their role of oversight of the life of our congregation. [...]
Our Stories
A step closer to Constitutional Recognition – Article #3
Join supporters around Australia to Walk for Yes on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September. Australians will head to the polls in just a matter of weeks and vote in a referendum that’s been [...]
A step closer to Constitutional Recognition – Article #2
Claire Foley foleyclairep@icloud.com Last week, at the formal launch of the Yes Campaign Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke. Did you hear the message I heard? Did you hear him mention your name? I did. [...]
A step closer to Constitutional Recognition – Article #1
Claire Foley foleyclairep@icloud.com 30 Aug 2023 Today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese officially set the date for the upcoming Referendum on a Voice to Parliament. It is Saturday 14th October 2023. How do you want [...]