Thursday 9 April 2026
Join the SPACE Contemplative Community as we reflect on 1 Peter 1:3-9 ‘Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ’ using the practice of Lectio Divina.
Thursday 2 April 2026
Contemplative Worship for Maundy Thursday
Join the SPACE Contemplative Community in a service to reflect on and pray through the story of Easter.
Thursday 26 March 2026
Join the SPACE Community as we use the practice of Ignatian Examen to reflect on the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem
Cafe of Dangerous Ideas
Friday 27 March 2026 at 7.30pm
Sycamore Tree Cafe
185 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg
We’re going to spend an evening talking to Salesi Faupula – the current Moderator of the Uniting Church in Victoria/Tasmania.
Born in Tonga, Salesi’s family moved to Australia when he was a baby and he spent his first 10 years in the Yirrkala Aboriginal mission in the Northern Territory.
From there the family moved to Sydney, a time in which Salesi wrestled with his identity, as Tongan born but living in middle class, predominantly white Australia.
It was a move back to Tonga, where a college place was arranged for him, that proved to be a turning point for Salesi. “In Tonga, they are a deeply religious people, so on a Sunday everything stops and everyone goes to church, and I think I came back with this re-found faith,” he says.
He is, he admits, a “colourful mess” when asked how he would describe himself: Tongan-born, Australian-raised and with a deep connection to indigenous Australians.
No bookings necessary – just turn up.
Café of Dangerous Ideas Facebook Page
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’
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.