OTHER COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
| ACTIVITY | DESCRIPTION | WHEN & WHERE | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIBLE STUDY GROUP | We welcome new members who want to join our small group to read the Bible and discuss the lectionary readings together | We meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month from 10.30am – 12 noon in the Atrium of the Ivanhoe Uniting Church, 15 Seddon St | Contact Wally at walmarg@aapt.net.au for more information |
| BLOOMIN’ BARDS POETRY GROUP | All welcome to share their own poetry or read other people’s. | We meet on the 4th Thursday of the month at the Sycamore Tree Cafe at 185 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg at 10.30am | Contact Peter on 0425 754 360 |
| CIRCLE OF FRIENDS | A social gathering for members of the Heidelberg Scots and Ivanhoe Congregations | We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 2pm in the Garden Room (in the building behind the Heidelberg Scots Uniting Church), 187 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg | Contact Anne at anneburgess3@bigpond.com or just turn up! |
| COFFEE & FELLOWSHIP GROUP | Anyone interested in fellowship and conversation is welcome to join our weekly coffee group | We meet every Friday at 10am in the Atrium at Ivanhoe Uniting Church, 15 Seddon Street, Ivanhoe | Contact Bill at rewell@optusnet.com.au for more information |
| GAMES NIGHT | All are welcome for an evening of fun and fellowship and table games (e.g. Scrabble) | We meet on the 3rd Saturday of the month at an address in Rosanna at 7pm | Contact Eileen at ebar29@hotmail.com for more information |
| GAMES NIGHT | We play a range of board games, which are supplied, or BYO! All welcome | We meet on 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month at the Sycamore Tree Cafe from 4.30 – 9pm | Contact David at david.landis-morse@banyuleuc.org.au |
| GOOD COMPANIONS | We are a welcoming group of women who meet to discuss books, the lectionary, listen to guest speakers, go on outings and share mutual support and fellowship. All are welcome. | We meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 10am in the Garden Room at Heidelberg Scots Uniting Church, 187 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg | Contact Sylvia on 0427 114 700 or Helen on 0423 610 112 |
| HOLY HABITS STUDY GROUP | We use a range of resources to talk about faith, the Bible, the church and life. We particularly focus on music and art. All are welcome. | We meet via Zoom on Wednesday evenings from 7.30 – 8.30pm | Contact Jen for details at jennifergibbonsoam@gmail.com |
| MEN’S COFFEE & FELLOWSHIP GROUP | We welcome men of all ages for social interaction and support over coffee | We meet on the 2nd Friday of the month at 10am at Vorea Cafe, Polaris Shopping Centre, Plenty Road, Bundoora | Contact Geoff at gandmham@gmail.com for further details |
| MAKING SENSE BOOK GROUP | We meet to discuss books that explore the interface between science, Christian faith and philosophy. Participants come from a range of backgrounds, but share a curiosity about the world and how to live faithfully within it. | Our group meets fortnightly on a Thursday in a member’s home at 8pm | Contact Mike at m.clarke@latrobe.edu.au for meeting details |
| MEN’S BREAKFAST | All men welcome | We meet on the 1st Saturday of the month at different venues at 8am | Contact Bruce for details on 0438 573 487 |
| MEN’S BREAKFAST | All men welcome | We meet on the 2nd Saturday of the month at Hunter Lane Cafe, 76 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna, at 8am | Contact Mike at m.clarke@latrobe.edu.au for details |
| MEN’S BREAKFAST | All men welcome | We meet on the 4th Saturday of the month at A Team Kitchen Cafe, 87 Watsonia Road, Watsonia at 8am | Contact John for details on 0419 138 412 |
| MESSY VINTAGE | We are a group of ladies offering fellowship through craft activities and would welcome new crafty members | We meet on 2nd Thursday of the month at 1.30pm at Gresswell Uniting Church, 76 Greenwood Drive, Bundoora | Contact Margery at mdpett@brva.com.au for further details |
| OTIRA BOOK GROUP | This is an opportunity to connect with others, have valuable conversations and learn more about your own and others’ faiths. | We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every 2nd month at 2pm at Heidelberg Scots Uniting Church, 187 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg | Contact Wally for more information at walmarg@aapt.net.au |
| PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP | A group for those interested in photography – no experience or fancy cameras necessary | We meet monthly on a Thursday from 11am – 1pm in the Garden Room (in the building behind the Heidelberg Scots Uniting Church), 187 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg | Contact Rani at pastoral@banyuleuc.org.au |
| THURSDAY DISCUSSION GROUP | We discuss topics of a religious nature, trying to make sense of issues relating to living our faith in the modern world. | We meet every Thursday at 10am in the church lounge at Ivanhoe Uniting Church, 15 Seddon Street | Contact Ann for more information |
| WALKING GROUP | We are a welcoming group who meet monthly for walks of about 6km, mainly within a short drive of the Banyule area | We usually meet on the 3rd Saturday of the month, with a backpack morning tea, for a walk concluding by lunch time | Contact Keith for details of forthcoming walks at keithtupper08@gmail.com |
