Advent & Christmas Services in the Banyule Network
We are offering a range of different services across the Banyule Network over the Advent and Christmas period and everyone is welcome to attend.
Messy Christmas
Sunday 14 December 2025
4.30 – 6.30pm at Heidelberg Scots UC
187 Burgundy Street
Join the Messy Church Banyule Community in a Messy Christmas – family-friendly worship and activities, followed by a shared meal.
Contact Bethany for further information
Blue Christmas
Thursday 18 December 2025
7pm at Heidelberg Scots Uniting Church
187 Burgundy Street
Know anyone who is feeling ‘Blue’ this Christmas?
A contemplative service of solace for those for whom this Christmas brings sadness.
Carols in the Forecourt
Friday 19 December 2025
5.30 – 6.30pm at Ivanhoe Uniting Church
15 Seddon Street
Join us to sing carols to all those passing by the Ivanhoe forecourt.
Carols Under the Ironbarks
Sunday 21 December 2025
5 – 7pm at La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary (Ironbark Hut)
You are invited to celebrate the joy and mystery of Christmas with members of the Banyule Network under the ironbark trees.
5pm: Sausage Sizzle (gold coin donation)
6pm: Carols begin
Christmas Eve Carols & Worship
Wednesday 24 December 2025
6pm at Ivanhoe Uniting Church
15 Seddon Street
Join us for a service of carols, readings and reflections
Christmas Day Worship Service
Thursday 25 December 2025
9am at Gresswell Uniting Church
76 Greenwood Drive, Bundoora
Celebrate the joy of Christmas with others in the Network.
