September Sabbath
‘Rest & Connection’
Through the month of September, our whole Network is invited to observe the September Sabbath, pausing our usual business and tuning our hearts to God, one another and ourselves.
We are invited to notice God’s longing for us to simply ‘be’, to affirm that our identity and the meaning of life is found in God’s love for us and for all creation.
We are invited to delight in our communion with God, with the world around us, with ourselves and with those with whom our lives are woven; and in the joys of being human and being alive together.
Sabbath Devotional
As part of our offering for this year’s September Sabbath, the ministry team has made available a four-week devotional resource to help you reflect and journey through this time of rest and connection.
Each week has a Bible passage to prompt your prayer and reflection, and each day a simple question.
Sabbath Retreat
‘Rest’
Saturday 5 September 2026
10am – 12.30pm
(9.30am for a cuppa)
Heidelberg Scots Uniting Church
Come for a morning of reflection, fellowship and worship, with space to breathe and simply be.
The program will include a variety of spiritual practices led by people from across our community.
Please RSVP by Friday 4 September to Rani
Sabbath Meal
‘Connection’
Tuesday 15 September 2026
4 – 8pm
(4pm for games, 6pm for dinner)
Heidelberg Scots Uniting Church
Come for a shared meal with people across the Banyule Network, and anyone you would like to invite. Here we follow in the tradition of Jesus, for whom table fellowship was a regular and sacred part of his life and ministry.
The date for this meal has been chosen to connect with the fortnightly Games Night at the Sycamore Tree café, with people welcome to come along anytime from 4pm for games, with a relaxed dinner to follow.
Please RSVP by Tuesday 8 September to David
