Thursday 25 July 2024
Join the SPACE Community for a reflection on the prayer practice known as Ignatian Examen
Movie Night!
Sunday 21 July 2024
4.30 – 6.30pm
Ivanhoe Uniting Church, 15 Seddon Street
We are having a relaxing time this week as we will be watching a movie together. So come along, wearing your Oodies or bundled up warm, and feel free to bring your bean bag or a large pillow for comfort.
If you have friends who you think would like to join us at Messy Church, please bring them along with you.
All are welcome!
Contact David for more details.
Cafe of Dangerous Ideas
Friday 26 July 2024 at 7.30pm
Sycamore Tree Cafe
185 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg
In 2023, the Uniting Church in VicTas passed a proposal, advocating for the decriminalisation of possession, and personal use, of small amounts of illicit drugs, as part of a health-based approach to the issue of drug use. Join us as we examine the reasons behind this decision and the ongoing issues around criminalising drug usage.
Your speakers are Mark Zirnzak and Keith Banks.
No need to book. Just turn up!
Café of Dangerous Ideas Facebook Page
Keith Banks is a best-selling author who has spoken about his early experiences in the Queensland Police Force and involvement with the Drug Squad under the Bjelke-Petersen government. His experiences give him a unique take on the realities of the drug trade in Australia. He has written the books “Drugs, Guns and Lies” and “Gun to the Head”.
Mark Zirnzak joined the Uniting Church’s Justice in Mission department in 1999 and became its director in 2004. In 2019, Mark became the Senior Social Justice Advocate. Mark is a active in seeking social justice in the areas of climate change, refugees, modern slavery, regulation of the online world, family violence, tax reform, poverty, and alcohol reform.
Thursday 18 July 2024
Join the SPACE Community for their monthly Christian Meditation Service.
Thursday 11 July 2024
Join the SPACE Contemplative Community as we reflect on Ephesians 1: 3-14 using the practice of Lectio Divina.
Thursday 4 July 2024
Join the SPACE Contemplative Community for their monthly Taizé service
Thursday 27 June 2024
Join the SPACE Community for a reflection on the prayer practice known as Ignatian Examen
Thursday 20 June 2024
Join the SPACE Contemplative Community in a meditation on Mark 4: 31-35, the story of Jesus calming the storm.
Cafe of Dangerous Ideas
Friday 28 June 2024 at 7.30pm
Sycamore Tree Cafe
185 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg
Join Penny Jones and Jo Inkpin as they discuss the gift of Queer Spirituality and the opportunities for growth and development of an increasingly diverse and rich area of faith. Penny and Jo will reflect on the richness of alternative voices in the faith space – both for those who participate regularly and for the wider community
No need to book. Just turn up!
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A Mustard Seed?
Sunday 16 June 2024
4.30 – 6.30pm
Ivanhoe Uniting Church, 15 Seddon Street
This coming Sunday we’ll be looking at Jesus’ story of the mustard seed and how God takes the tiniest things and makes them bigger than we ever could.
We’ll have seedy activities, lots of other crafts to explore the story, games, a celebration time and a meal together!
If you have friends who you think would like to join us at Messy Church, please bring them along with you.
All are welcome!
Contact Bethany for more details.
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.