Thursday 22 August 2024
Join the SPACE Community for a reflection on the prayer practice known as Ignatian Examen
Sunday 18 August 2024
4.30 – 6.30pm
Ivanhoe Uniting Church, 15 Seddon Street
If you’re anything like us you’ve been watching the Olympics over the past few weeks. This weekend we’ll be celebrating Messy Olympics, inspired by these amazing athletes, and thinking about how our life as Christians is like a very long race with people cheering us on all the way.
Looking forward to seeing you all for our usual fun activities (with PLENTY of running, jumping and Olympic level challenges), our 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.
Cafe of Dangerous Ideas
Friday 30 August 2024 at 7.30pm
Sycamore Tree Cafe
185 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg
Did you know that in Victoria, the Conversion Practice & Prohibition Act bans practices that try to change or hide someone’s sexuality or gender?
The law says that “all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, (should) feel welcome and valued… and (should be) able to live authentically and with pride.”
Jac Tomlins will be speaking to us about the ramifications of this legislation and how we can ensure safe spaces in our communities for LGBTQIA+ folks.
No need to book. Just turn up!
Café of Dangerous Ideas Facebook Page
Thursday 15 August 2024
Join the SPACE Contemplative Community for a Christian Meditation Service focusing on Psalm 111.
Thursday 8 August 2024
Join the SPACE Contemplative Community for a reflection on John 6: 41-51 ‘I am the Bread of Life’, using the practice of Lectio Divina.
Thursday 1 August 2024
Join the SPACE Contemplative Community for their monthly Taizé service
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.
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.