Thursday 16 March 2023
Join the SPACE Contemplative Community in a service based on the story of the “Man Born Blind” from John 9, the Gospel reading for the 4th Sunday of Lent.
Thursday 9 March 2023
The SPACE Contemplative Community’s monthly Christian meditation service, curated by Kristen Barnett
The hope springs Bush Tucker Community Garden is flourishing, but is always in need of more volunteers.
We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 10am – 12 noon. No experience is necessary – just enthusiasm!
Contact hope springs if you would like to join the Gardening Group, or just turn up.
Follow the garden on Instagram too!
John the Baptist
This Sunday 5 March 2023 is Messy Church again!
We’ll meet from 4:30 – 6:30pm at Ivanhoe Uniting Church, Seddon St, Ivanhoe.
Our story will be about John the Baptist, a cousin of Jesus. John the Baptist was a real wild man, who lived in the desert and ate wild locusts and honey. His role was to prepare the way for Jesus.
There will be lots of activities, crafts and games, our celebration time and a shared meal. It will be great to be together again.
If you have friends who you think would like to join us at Messy Church, please bring them along with you!
Contact Rev Sandy Brodine for further information.
Thursday 2 March 2023
Join the SPACE Contemplative Community for our Lenten Taizé service.
Thursday 23 February 2023
Join Rev Sandy Brodine and Rev Denise Liersch as they lead the Banyule Network in an Ashen Service, to mark the beginning of Lent.
Have some paper and a pencil handy before you start!
Thursday 16 February 2023
Join Kristen as she curates a Christian Meditation Service based on the story of the Transfiguration.
Jesus Calls His Disciples to Follow Him
This Sunday 5 February 2023 is our first Messy Church for 2023!
We’ll meet from 4:30 – 6:30 at Ivanhoe Uniting Church, Seddon St, Ivanhoe.
Our story will be about Jesus calling to his disciples to follow him and we’ll wonder what it means to be a follower of Jesus.
There’ll be lots of activities, crafts and games, our celebration time and a shared meal. It will be great to be together again!
If you have friends who you think would like to join us at Messy Church, please bring them along with you!
Contact Rev Sandy Brodine for further information.
Thursday 2 February 2023
Join the SPACE Contemplative Community for their first worship service of 2023.
Heidelberg Scots Church was packed to overflowing on the afternoon of Sunday 29 January 2023 for the service inducting Rev Denise Liersch into the position of ‘Discipleship, Christian Education and Small Group Ministry’ with the Banyule Network.
The occasion was a joyful one, with much singing and some laughter and a feeling of warmth and hope.
During the induction service, Denise was reminded of her responsibilities as a Minister of the Word in this new placement. Then a group of people from the congregations and communities came forward with symbols representing the Network. As well as the usual Bible, water, bread and wine, there were other symbols more specific to the Network – a basket of toys representing Messy Church and a computer and mobile phone, representing modern ways of communication.
The Presbytery Chair then declared, to enthusiastic cheering, that Denise Liersch was inducted into the Banyule Network as a Minister of the Word.
Representatives from other local churches were called up to offer Denise their good wishes on behalf of their congregations. These included members of Anglican, Baptist and Catholic congregations, as well the Imam from the local Islamic Mosque.
Then Denise gave a short heartfelt address. She spoke of being excited but a little nervous, and she thought that probably members of the Network felt much the same!
It was a fittingly joyous occasion for the beginning of a new ministry in the Network.
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.