Burnside City Uniting Church (BCUC)

Restructuring Task Group and Transitional Presbytery Consultation
You are invited to be part of the consultation process to explore what future Presbyteries will look like. The first round of consultations are at BCUC on Wednesday July 24, 3:00pm OR 7:00pm.  RSVP to the office. This session will inform people about what’s happening, but will also be an important opportunity for people to input into the new presbyteries about their expectations, hopes and desires for what these presbyteries will look like from 2020 onwards. This will be an important event in shaping their future.

Breathe: a guided prayer event for Alpha, BCUC & beyond
Sunday July 28, 2-4pm.  In the worship space.  All members are invited to, and strongly encouraged to take part in this prayer event.  Come along and spend some time (as much or as little as you like) in quiet prayer and reflection for the coming Alpha course, for the people and new vision of BCUC, and your concerns in the community and world. There will be some props, music and suggestions to help guide your prayers.

BICC Quiz Night
Raising funds for Chaplaincy in local schools. The Burnside Inter-Church Council is hosting its annual Quiz night at BCUC on Friday July 26.  Arrive at 7:15pm. Tickets are $20 and are available from Rex King or the office; BYO drinks, nibbles, & coins. 

Alpha at BCUC
You’ve heard and seen something of the Alpha program coming to BCUC. It’s relevant and vital. A great opportunity to begin and continue a vibrant life journey in God’s kingdom! Or perhaps a time to rekindle a connection with Jesus! Invite a friend, neighbour or family member to come with you to Alpha; starting on Wednesday July 31 at noon. Sign up today, after church in the foyer!

Monday Day Fellowship
Our next meeting is on Monday August 5th at 1:30pm. Our Fellowship is hosting a Community Concern Event supporting the Sammy Di Foundation which is educating both parents and children on the impact of violence and how it may be prevented. A donation of $5 is asked in support of this appeal. All members are encouraged to attend and the congregation is most welcome. Afternoon tea will be supplied and has been organised by the committee.

Giving Envelopes
The current giving envelope cycle concludes on Aug 4. New sets of envelopes for the year from Aug 11 are available in the foyer from today.

‘Not a Real’ Quiz Night
BICC youth event  held at BCUC at the same time as the Quiz Night, July 26 7:15pm. $5 entry, Year 6 and up. Wear old shoes.  Call 0413 943 702 for more information. Proceeds go to the Burnside Inter-Church Council

BCUC Congregation Survey
The Church Council is keen to continue to promote those aspects of church life at BCUC that result in a passionate, committed family of God’s people, with vibrant worship and unified in pursuing God’s plan for us. As part of this process we have created a survey to gain feedback from the congregation that will help to guide our planning.  An email with a link to the survey was sent to members of the congregation on July 8th; please follow that link and submit your survey.  For those who have no access to the internet or are not comfortable with this method, volunteers will be on-hand to help them fill out the form after Sunday services. A paper version of the survey form is available on request.

News from the Uniting Church
On 28 and 29 June, the Synod and Presbytery of the Uniting Church in SA met and made some important decisions including:

•  changes to some of the organizational structures (Presbyteries) within the Church in our State; and
•  the Church’s vision for a just and compassionate Australia (and world).

Next month’s New Times will report on the meeting, but if you’d like to know more in the meantime, have a word to Benji, Rob, Valerie Aloa or Peter Shackleford who were at the meeting.

Alpha at BCUC
Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. Alpha is run all around the globe, and everyone’s welcome. It runs in cafés, churches, universities, homes – you name it.   Alpha is coming to BCUC with the first session on  Wednesday  July 31 at noon.  Signup in the foyer after service on Sunday.

Psalms Sermon Series
A six weeks series starting July 21 : “God’s Broad Shoulders: Praying the Psalms”.

Seniors Second Sunday Lunch
14 July, 12noon. Join us for friendship, fun and food. See Anita Wheaton for more information.

Collection of Giving Packs
Completed reply slips can be dropped in the collection bag, mailed, or delivered to the office.

Library Book Give-Away
in the foyer today. Church Library overflow AND from private collections.

BICC Quiz Night
Raising funds for Chaplaincy in local schools. The Burnside Inter-Church Council is hosting its annual Quiz night at BCUC on Friday July 26.  Arrive at 7:15pm. Tickets are $20 and are available from Rex King or the office; BYO drinks, nibbles, & coins. 

Saturday Friendship Club – 20 July
Warren Bourne, a retired music teacher from Adelaide University will be speaking on Ralph Vaughan Williams & an Illustrated talk about church and other music. Usual start time of 7:30pm, basket supper & visitors welcome.

BCUC Cares
Your continued donations of food and toiletries for people in need is greatly appreciated. Please consider donating more toiletries as they are regularly in short supply.

Live Life Loud @ BCUC
Friday June 14, 6:30pm – 9:00pm.  How can we be Lion-Hearted as we live for King Jesus in out crazy world. Gear up for a great night of fun, food, worship and teaching. Ages 12-18. Gold coin donation.  For more info contact Benji at 0427792869.

Hospitality Sunday- June 30th
This event is a wonderful opportunity to share lunch in each other’s homes. Please consider participating or hosting a group of people in your home. Families are most welcome. Sign up sheets are available in the foyer today. Transport can be arranged. More details in June CHATS.

Family Fun @ 5
will be on June 22. Book the date, spread the news & invite your family and friends.

BCUC Saturday Friendship Club
For our theatre night this year, we will be seeing the Therry Dramatic Society Broadway version of Pirates of Penzance at the Arts Theatre, 53 Angas Street, Adelaide on Saturday June 15 at 8pm.  Cost is $22; please pay Peter Foord. There will be a council bus available at $7 (first come first served) Bookings close today.

Intercultural Theology Forum
BCUC is a CALD congregation – a Culturally And Linguistically Diverse congregation.  What strengths does this give us?  How can we make the most of this opportunity? To discover and explore new ways of participating in the transforming mission of God join others to hear Rev Dr Grace Ji-Sun Kim at the Uniting College, Monday June 17, 7-9 pm.  Book online at sa.uca.org.au/cald.  See the flyer in the brochure carousel in the foyer for further details.

BICC Quiz Night @ BCUC
Friday July 26, 7:30pm.  Silent auction, trading table, table games. Tickets $20.  BYO drinks, nibbles, and coins.  Presented by the Burnside Inter-Church Council raising funds for chaplaincy in local schools.

Personal Prayer
Prayer is available after the 10:30am service in the Café.  If you would like confidential personal prayer for healing or anything else that may be troubling you, please contact either Sally Andrew or Colette Williams and we will arrange a convenient time and place to pray with you.

Monday Day Fellowship – Annual Fundraiser Film Day
The movie Red Joan is showing at the Regal on Monday June 24. 9:45 morning tea; 10:30 film.  Tickets $15 from Ruth Daws or Fellowship Members. We encourage you to support this  fundraiser.

Live Life Loud @ BCUC
Friday June 14, 6:30pm – 9:30pm.  Live Life Loud is a high energy regional youth worship event that endeavours to bring young people together.  There will be a live band, guest speaker, food, games, café, and more.  See Benji for further details.

Election Day Fundraising
Over $1800 was raised from the bake sale, plant sale, and sausage sizzle on election day.  Thanks to all the volunteers who made this happen. 

Hizbiz
Men’s Fellowship lunch at the Marryatville Hotel, May 28, 12noon. Anyone interested in a friendly chat and the opportunity to share stories over a meal is welcome to attend and bring a friend if you wish. Contact Rex or Leigh if planning to attend.

BICC Prayer Breakfast
Saturday, June 1 from 7.30am to 9am at Burnside Family Church, 88 Lockwood Road.

BCUC Saturday Friendship Club
For our theatre night this year, we will be seeing the Therry Dramatic Society Broadway version of Pirates of Penzance at the Arts Theatre, 53 Angas Street, Adelaide on Saturday June 15 at 8pm.  Cost is $22; please pay Peter Foord. There will be a council bus available at $7 (first come first served) Bookings close on Sunday 9th June.

Family Fun @ 5
will be on June 22. Book the date, spread the news &  invite your family and friends.

Monday Day Fellowship
Join us for our next meeting on June 3 at 1:30pm when will meet artist Kirsty Shadiac. Kirsty is Margaret Morey’s granddaughter and is a successful artist and entrepreneur. Her business is helping children learn to draw. She will share with us how her childhood passion became a world-wide phenomena and global enterprise.  Afternoon tea is provided.  $3 donation.  Please bring along new members.  We welcome men as well to our fellowship. See Ruth Daws for more information.

Monday Day Fellowship – Annual Fundraiser Film Day
The movie Red Joan starring Tom Hughes and Dame Judy Dench is showing at the Regal on Monday June 24. 90:45 morning tea; 10:30 film.  Tickets $15 from Ruth Daws or Fellowship Members.  We encourage you to support this  fundraiser.

Frontier Services Mission – Collection for Packing Day
New and second-hand clothing , sheets, pillow cases, curtains, towels, rugs. For Old Timers Fete, Alice Springs : New items for work stall, hand crafted items and gift packs. Goods can be left in the marked boxes in BCUC foyer until Friday May 31.

Federal Election on May 18
We will once again be running a cake stall, plant stall and Sausage Sizzle.  If you enjoy cooking, your cakes, slices etc can be left at Church on Friday, May 17 from 4pm, or brought on Saturday morning from 8am.

Rob on Leave
Rob is on leave from Saturday 11th May. He will return to us on Tuesday 4th June.

Community Fete
BCUC Junior Church are holding a Community Fete on Sunday May 26 to raise funds for  Backpacks 4 SA Kids.  They really need your help and support and would love to tell you more about it, so please ask them at the sign-up table in the foyer today. If you can help on the day, or to book a car boot space/stall ring Nikki.

BCUC Saturday Friendship Club
The next meeting of the Sat Friendship club is at 8pm on May 18. Daryl & Wendy Teauge will speak about their time in 2017 with “Surgeons Without Borders” in Malawi and Zimbabwe. There will be the usual basket supper and visitors are welcome. As it is election night, the meeting will be in the worship area.

BCUC Saturday Friendship Club Advance notice for Theatre Night.
Musical – Gilbert and Sullivan. Pirates of Penzance. Saturday June 15 at the Arts Theatre 8pm. Cost $22. Bookings at May meeting. Minibus available at $7.

Surprise the World!
We are in the second week of this small group and sermon study. Around ninety people within eight small groups are taking part.  Its not too late to jump into one of these groups.  Families with children are encouraged to come to the Saturday at 5 meeting at Benji’s house.  There are also newly formed groups on Tuesday evening and Wednesday afternoon.  For further information on joining a small group, or to pick up a study guide talk to Stuart or Benji.

Monday Day Fellowship – Annual Fundraiser Film Day
The movie Red Joan starring Tom Hughes and Dame Judy Dench is showing at the Regal on Monday June 24. 90:45 morning tea; 10:30 film.  Tickets $15 from Ruth Daws or Fellowship Members.  We encourage you to support this  fundraiser.

Frontier Services Mission – Collection for Packing Day
New and second-hand clothing suitable for tropical places is needed. Blankets and warmer clothing are needed for cold winter nights. Also sheets, pillow cases, curtains, towels, rugs.  For Old Timers Fete, Alice Springs:- New items for work stall, hand crafted items and gift packs.  Goods can be left in the marked boxes in BCUC foyer until Friday May 31. Thank you for your support, Mission Focus committee.