Image: Pink roses in loving memory of Marg Vazey. A gift from the Vazey family on the occasion of a memorial held at Blackwattle Bay on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Marg was a beloved crew member of dragon boat club Dragons Abreast, Sydney.
What’s on this week
Check this post regularly for events and activities. We look forward to seeing you.
Image: Flowers for Cathie by Svetlana. Flowers from Mirrung Garden, December 2024.
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Please join us for worship each Sunday at 10am in the community centre and via Zoom.
Join via Zoom (Meeting ID: 879 3746 4388/ Password: 087151).
This coming Sunday worship will be led by Barbara Kerle. The theme for our first week of Season of Creation is ‘the cosmic scope of God’s love and care for all of creation’.
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The Coming Week
Saturday 6 September: 12pm-2pm WORDPLAY held at the Manse.
Saturday 6 September: Performance: Yantra de Vilder and the Ephemera Community Choir, 8pm, Lugar Brae Uniting Church Bronte
The Ephemera community choir will perform an original set of songs, Credo, composed by Yantra de Vilder. Half of total proceeds will be donated to the Lugar Brae congregation. Watch the Credo trailer.
Sunday 7 September: 10.00 am: Worship at the Factory, led by Barbara, Alison and Karen.
Tuesday 9 September: 7pm-8pm 5 week Bible Study, ‘Acclimatise the Bible’ (see promo below). Participation is via zoom, from home or by joining a small group gathering at the Manse.
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Coming soon …
Saturday 13 September: 10.00 am – Pastoral Care Group meets in the manse.
Please note: The Saturday Art Group will not be meeting over September while Catherine is away.
SEASON OF CREATION 2025: ‘PEACE WITH CREATION’
The themes for each Sunday in September will be:
7th – Cosmos
14th – Water Cycle
21st – Grounded
28th – Life
On the 21st we will be worshipping in Redfern Park and this will be followed by a barbeque.
Season of Creation Bible studies
If you would like to be part of these studies you can join in via Zoom by using the following link:
https://uca-nswact.zoom.us/j/97106516982
Meeting ID: 971 0651 6982
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Gathering at the manse – 73 George Street at 6.55pm on Tuesday 2nd and then every Tuesday until it finishes.
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South Sydney Herald
The September issue of the SSH is out now! Please see Lyn or Norrie if you’d like to know more about the SSH – there are opportunities to volunteer as a contributor or distributor. Story ideas welcome – reports, profiles, interviews, reviews, comment, photos and artworks …
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A Note of Thanks from Betty
Just a note of thanks to everyone for making my last Sunday with you a memorable one – even the parachutes! I have greatly appreciated your generosity in welcoming me into the life of the congregation and into your personal spaces. It has been a wonderful (mostly) five months that I’ve spent with you.
I have learnt a lot about inner city ministry, but am not sure that this will take me anywhere in the future. It’s always good, however, to have my comfort zone stretched.
As you move forward with Dave Smith as your new supply minister, and into the future when you look for a new minister, I pray for many blessings.
As you continue to care for one another and the community which you serve be always open to the leading of God’s Spirit, and the appearance of angels in disguise. (If you’re not sure what this this is in reference to, I encourage you to read last Sunday’s homily which should be on the website.)
Grace and peace,
Betty
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New Supply Minister
Our new supply minister is Rev David Smith. David will be starting on 14 September. David has served as an Anglican Minister at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Dulwich Hill for about 30 years where he had a notable boxing ministry working with youth with substance abuse issues.
He is an affirming minister and embraces the LGBTQIA+ community.
David will be with us for an initial three month period.
Kind regards
Greg Garrett,
Chairperson Church Council
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Celebration Points
We celebrate and give thanks for:
Betty’s ministry with us over the past five months, holding our community and encouraging and supporting, and the opportunity to gather and farewell Betty after worship on Sunday with accompanying orange cake and parachutes.
If you have celebration points you would like shared, please email them to Karen. The cut-off point for eVine is 6.00pm Wednesday each week
Email: kbcarinya@gmail.com
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NEWS FROM UNITING WORLD
Season of Creation 2025
1 September to 4 October
by UnitingWorld News August 12, 2025
unitingworld.org.au/season-of-creation-2025
The theme for Season of Creation this year is “Peace with creation” with the symbol “the garden of peace”, inspired by Isaiah 32:14-18,
14 The fortress will be abandoned,
the noisy city deserted;
citadel and watchtower will become a wasteland forever,
the delight of donkeys, a pasture for flocks,
15 till the Spirit is poured on us from on high,
and the desert becomes a fertile field,
and the fertile field seems like a forest.
16 The Lord’s justice will dwell in the desert,
his righteousness live in the fertile field.
17 The fruit of that righteousness will be peace;
its effect will be quietness and confidence forever.
18 My people will live in peaceful dwelling places,
in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.
Isaiah paints a stark image of a world wounded by human injustice, a creation crying out for peace. This vision resonates deeply with us: our planet is suffering, and yet, we believe in the promise of renewal and restoration.
Amidst the growing climate emergency, our call is to be active agents of change—praying, acting, and transforming our way of living in communion with creation and the Creator.
Mark your calendar. Spread the word. Together, let’s make peace with Creation!
