Advent & Christmas Services in the 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 10 December 2023
4.30 – 6.30pm at Ivanhoe Uniting Church
15 Seddon Street
Join the Messy Church Banyule Community in a Messy Christmas – family-friendly worship and activities, followed by a shared meal.
Contact Rev Sandy Brodine for further information
Carols Under the Ironbarks
Sunday 17 December 2023
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
Blue Christmas
Thursday 21 December 2023
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 22 December 2023
5.30 – 6.30pm at Ivanhoe Uniting Church
15 Seddon Street
Join us to sing carols to all those passing by the Ivanhoe forecourt.
All-Age Christmas Eve Celebration
Sunday 24 December 2023
7pm at Heidelberg Scots Uniting Church
187 Burgundy Street
An interactive celebration of the Christmas story for people of all ages: of great faith and none!
Christmas Eve Carols & Worship
Sunday 24 December 2023
8pm at Rosanna Uniting Church
21 Arden Crescent
Join us as we share in the joyful singing of carols on Christmas Eve, set in a candle-filled church, followed by a worship service.
Christmas Day Worship Service
Monday 25 December 2023
9am at Gresswell Uniting Church
76 Greenwood Drive, Bundoora
Celebrate the joy of Christmas with others in the Network.
Christmas Day Worship Service
Monday 25 December 2023
9.30am at Ivanhoe Uniting Church
15 Seddon Street
Celebrate the joy of Christmas with others in the Network.
