Thursday 19 March 2026
Join the SPACE Contemplative Community as we meditate on John 11:1-45 – ‘The Resurrection of Lazarus’
We are excited to invite you to attend the Banyule Network’s Easter worship services and to consider inviting others to join.
After the reflective journey of Lent, you are encouraged to enter again into the central story of the Christian faith, one that is profound, mysterious and emotionally rich.
The services highlight the key moments of the Easter story: the intimacy and love of the Last Supper on Holy Thursday; the solemn reflection of Good Friday through a Tenebrae service; and the joy and hope of Easter Sunday, celebrating the resurrection and the Christian proclamation that God’s love and life are stronger than death.
You are encouraged to prepare your hearts for this spiritual journey as we move once again toward the mystery at the heart of Easter.
| DATE/TIME | WORSHIP SERVICE | VENUE |
| Thursday 2 April at 6.30pm | MAUNDY THURSDAY Maundy Thursday Table Fellowship with Meal | Heidelberg Scots UC |
| Friday 3 April at 10am | GOOD FRIDAY Good Friday Morning Worship | Gresswell UC |
| Sunday 5 April at 6.15am | EASTER SUNDAY Reflective Dawn Service with sunrise Bring something to sit on and wear warm clothes! | Heidelberg Park |
| Sunday 5 April at 10am | EASTER SUNDAY Joyful Easter Morning Worship with Holy Communion | Ivanhoe UC |
Thursday12 March 2026
Join the SPACE Contemplative Community as we reflect on Psalm 23 – ‘The Lord is My Shepherd’ – using the technique of Lectio Divina.
Sunday 15 March 2026
4.30 – 6.30pm
Heidelberg Scots Uniting Church, 187 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg
Easter is one of the most important seasons of the year for Christians, when we remember Jesus’ great love for us, the story of his death and amazing surprise of his rising to life again.
Easter tells us that love is stronger than hate, light is stronger than darkness and there’s new life to be found.
We’ll have lots of fun Easter activities to explore the story, including building our own Easter garden and making yummy flatbreads for communion.
As always, dinner is provided but please bring along a small plate to share if you can.
All are welcome!
Contact Bethany for more details.
Thursday 5 March 2026
Join the SPACE Contemplative Community for our Lenten Taizé service.
Thursday 26 February 2026
Join the SPACE Community as we use the practice of Ignatian Examen to reflect on Psalm 121 – ‘I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help’
Wednesday 18 February 2026
Join the Banyule Network in an Ashen Service, to mark the beginning of Lent.
Have some paper and a pencil handy before you start!
Thursday 5 February 2026
Join the SPACE Contemplative Community for their first worship service of 2026.
We will be offering a single intergenerational Network Service every Sunday in January at a range of venues.
Everyone is welcome.
| Sunday 4 January 2025 at 10am | Network Service | Gresswell Uniting Church |
| Sunday 11 January 2025 at 10am | Network Service followed by Big Sing & Lunch | Ivanhoe Uniting Church |
| Sunday 18 January 2025 at 10am | Network Service with Holy Communion | Heidelberg Scots Uniting Church |
| Sunday 25 January 2025 at 10am | Network Service Day of Mourning | Gresswell Uniting Church |
Thursday 18 December 2025
If Christmas doesn’t feel so merry this year, if you’re looking for a reflective space to process the events of the past week, or are carrying some sadness right now, this is a wonderful and gentle way to embrace the reason for the season and hear words of faith without denying how we might be feeling.
We hope you have a wonderful time over the holiday season. May God’s blessings be with you.
About the Banyule Network
We are a Christian community of faith in the Banyule region, made up of congregations and communities of the Uniting Church. We have chosen to work together to love and serve God in our neighbourhood and the wider world. We warmly welcome you to share with us in worship, and in our community life and outreach.