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 11 December 2022

4.30 – 6.30pm at Ivanhoe Uniting Church, 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 18 December 2022

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

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Blue Christmas

Thursday 22 December 2022
8pm 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.

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Carols in the Forecourt

Friday 23 December 2022

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

Saturday 24 December 2022

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!

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Christmas Eve Carols & Worship

Saturday 24 December 2022

8pm at Rosanna Uniting Church, 21 Arden Crescent

Join us as we share in the joyful singing of carols on Christmas Eve, accompanied by an orchestra and set in a candle-filled church, followed by a worship service.

Christmas Day Worship Service

Sunday 25 December 2022

9am at Gresswell Uniting Church, 76 Greenwood Drive, Bundoora

Celebrate the joy of Christmas with others in the Network.

Christmas Day Worship Service

Sunday 25 December 2022

9.30am at Ivanhoe Uniting Church, 15 Seddon Street

Celebrate the joy of Christmas with others in the Network.