Category Archives: News

for the week of 29 December 2019

BCUC Children’s Ministry Team LeaderChurch Council is seeking a Children’s Ministry team leader. After dedicated and committed leadership, Heather Walraven will be stepping down from this role. We are most grateful for her work which has seen great growth in our children’s ministry. A Position Description and further information can be obtained from Council Chair Ian Olver. We would like to receive applications by Monday January 13. We ask you to give this your prayerful consideration. Junior ChurchAll Junior Church classes from now until the end of January will be  combined  together for common activities and teaching. Psalm BookletPlease collect today, one copy per family. It’s a Christmas gift from BCUC . Christmas Bowl 2019Christmas Bowl giving envelopes are available in the foyer.   You may place completed envelopes in the box at the back of the sanctuary through to December 30th. … Continue reading →

for the week of 22 December 2019

Junior ChurchAll Junior Church classes from now until the end of January will be combined together for common activities and teaching. Big Week Out Help NeededIn January there will be over one hundred high school aged people meeting at BCUC. They will be involved with a variety of activities that assist people in our local community. We have been asked to provide them with a meal. Please consider supporting their efforts by providing some food. More details will be in a future newsletter. Christmas Bowl 2019Christmas Bowl giving envelopes are available in the foyer. You may place completed envelopes in the box at the back of the sanctuary through to December 30th. Christmas at Dr Jon’s PantrySelect one of our specialities to give to a friend : Tomato relish, Pear & Ginger chutney, Cumquat marmalade, among many others. Taste before you buy !! Christmas Day LunchChristmas is a time for families. If you are going to be on your own on Christmas Day and would like to share Christmas lunch with the church family, please stay on at the end of the 9:30am Christmas service for lunch in the Hall.Please bring food to share. There will be sign up sheets in the foyer if you would like to let us know that you are coming. BCUC Cares – Christmas HamperUniting Communities at Clayton Wesley Church appreciates all hamper items donated for families in need. Hamper donations may be placed in the usual marked boxes in the church foyer. Suggested Christmas Hamper items include: Christmas Cake/Pudding, Coffee, Tea, Milo, Soft Drinks, Longlife Custard,Biscuits/Cracker, Chips/Lollies,Canned Fruit/Vegetables,Canned Tuna, Ham or Turkey,Spreads, Soup, Cereal,Other non-perishable foods, Toys Summer Events for Children / YouthCE Camp (ages 14 – 20)Dec 29 – Jan 2visit ce.asn.au Jnr CE Camp (ages 9 – 13)January 5 – 9visit ce.asn.au/junior-camp Big Week Out (high school aged)January 13-17visit bigweekout.org.au … Continue reading →

for the week of 8 December 2019

Christmas Day LunchChristmas is a time for families. If you are going to be on your own on Christmas Day and would like to share Christmas lunch with the church family, please stay on at the end of the 9:30am Christmas service for lunch in the Hall. Please bring food to share. There will be sign up sheets in the foyer if you would like to let us know that you are coming. Christmas at Dr Jon’s PantrySelect one of our specialities to give to a friend : Tomato relish, Pear & Ginger chutney, Cumquat marmalade,  among many others. Taste before you buy !!  Loss of School Chaplaincy FundingIn recent years BICC have supported chaplaincy in 4 local schools. We were informed that there will be no more government funding for 3 of those schools. This year the government has funded 40 hours/week and BICC has funded 36.  The loss of the government contribution is a severe blow. Please pray for a resolution to this problem. BCUC Cares – Christmas HamperUniting Communities at Clayton Wesley Church appreciates all hamper items donated for families in need. Hamper donations may be placed in the usual marked boxes in the church foyer. Suggested Christmas Hamper items include: Christmas Cake/Pudding, Coffee, Tea, Milo, Soft Drinks,Longlife Custard,Biscuits/Cracker, Chips/Lollies,Canned Fruit/Vegetables,Canned Tuna, Ham or Turkey,Spreads, Soup, Cereal,Other non-perishable foods, Toys Summer Events for Children / YouthCE Camp (ages 14 – 20) Dec 29 – Jan 2 visit ce.asn.au Jnr CE Camp (ages 9 – 13) January 5 – 9 visit ce.asn.au/junior-camp Big Week Out (high school aged) January 13-17 visit bigweekout.org.au   … Continue reading →

for the week of 10 November 2019

Presbytery Information Forum – Wednesday Nov. 20th, 7pm @ BCUCIn preparation for the congregation to decide at the Nov 24th AGM whether we will join Generate Presbytery or remain in the default, regional presbytery, we will host an information forum with special guests: Rev. Steph Tai (Secretary of Generate) and Rev. Sue Page (Assoc. Gen. Secretary from the presbytery restructuring task group). They will be available for a Q and A. BCUC Sat Friendship ClubThe Christmas dinner & AGM for the Sat Friendship club will be held on Sat 16th November. Time 6:30pm. The theme is “Bells” & there will be special entertainment. The cost is $35 and pay Peter Foord. Closing date 10th Nov. All church members & friends are invited. Unwrapping Joy – Wednesday Study GroupAs a follow-on from our recent Alpha event, we are holding a five session study series over the next five Wednesday lunch times (12 noon), starting on November 13th. We will use Benji’s book, “Unwrapping Joy”, which focusses on the joy of Jesus’ arrival here on earth, and the joy that we can experience as believers. We will at BCUC and bring our own lunch to eat with others in community. Please feel free to invite anyone else to these sessions, as we look forward in joyful anticipation to Christmas time as a celebration of Jesus’ birth.  Elder/Church Councillor  NomineesThe nomination period for Elders of Church Council has closed. Names of the nominees (new and renominating) can be seen today on the scrolling notices before service and on the foyer TV screens. Introductory statements from  nominees will be emailed  to the congregation midweek.  Printed copies will be available at service next Sunday.  Voting for Elders will be held at the AGM on November 24th. AGMPlease join us for our AGM on Sunday November 24 at 2pm. Reports have been emailed to members and paper copies are now available at the reception desk. BCUC CaresYour 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. … Continue reading →

for the week of 3 November 2019

Single Worship Service Membership Celebration & Vision Launch followed by an International Shared Lunch 10:00am  Sunday November 10 BCUC Youth GroupAfter a great trial run, we’re having another go. Come along this Friday night 8th November (we plan to run fortnightly). 6pm for worship jam (a combo of band and sports). 7pm bring your friends along for dinner, games, a message, small groups and hangout. Finish between 9-9:30.  All at BCUC. Talk to Tim or Benji. Monday Day FellowshipThe Bus Trip on November 4th is to a very interesting Gallery collection of Royalty Memorabilia from King William to Queen Elizabeth. There will be a talk on the 7 reigns of South Australia followed by afternoon tea. Meeting at the church at 12.50. The cost will be $22. If you are coming make sure you give your name to Ruth Daws and ensure your have it noted in your diary. BCUC Sat Friendship ClubThe Christmas dinner & AGM for the Sat Friendship club will be held on Sat 16th November. Time 6-30pm. The theme is “Bells” & there will be special entertainment. The cost is $35 and pay Peter Foord. Closing date 10th Nov. All church members & friends are invited. International Lunch – Help NeededWe are hoping to have a great variety of  representative international and Australian dishes for our shared lunch on Nov. 10. Please contact Joy or Gaynor if you have not done so already to let her know what you can contribute or if you are able to help with clean-up afterwards. Seeking Pastoral Care Worker (aka “School Chaplain”) Glenunga Intl. High School Closing date:  10am, Monday 11th November. For details go to:  www.smg.asn.au or see the flyer on  our notice board. Another Book Give-Away– TODAYIn the foyer, from today. Your chance to own a good Christian book for FREE. AGMPlease join us for our AGM on Sunday November 24 at 2pm. Reports will be available from Sunday November 10. Elder/Church Councillor  Nominees Closing Nov 3Nominations are open for Elders /Church Councillors. If you feel that God is calling you to serve BCUC in this role, please pick up an information sheet and nomination form at the reception desk. Nominations close TODAY.  Note that term limits for serving on Church Council have been removed and the term for newly elected members is now up to 5 years (in accordance with the UCA Constitution). … Continue reading →

for the week of 20 October 2019

Membership Sermon Series October 20, 27 & November 3 Single Worship Service Membership Celebration & Vision Launchfollowed by an International Shared Lunch10:00am  Sunday November 10   AGMPlease join us for our AGM on Sunday November 24 at 2pm. Reports will be available from Sunday November 10. International Lunch ContributionsWe are hoping to have a great variety of  representative international and Australian dishes for our shared lunch on Nov. 10.  Please see the flyer handed out  last Sunday for details. Copies  available at the reception desk. Elder/Church Councillor  NominationsNominations are open for Elders /Church Councillors. If you feel that God is calling you to serve BCUC in this role, please pick up an information sheet and nomination form at the reception desk. Nominations close on November 3.  Note that term limits for serving on Church Council have been removed and the term for newly elected members is now up to 5 years (in accordance with the UCA Constitution). Presbytery Information Forum Wednesday Nov. 20th, 7pm @ BCUCIn preparation for the congregation to decide at the Nov 24th AGM whether we will join Generate Presbytery or remain in the default, regional presbytery, we will host an information forum with special guests: Rev. Steph Tai (Secretary of Generate) and Rev. Sue Page (Assoc. Gen. Secretary from the presbytery restructuring task group). They will be available for a Q and A. … Continue reading →

for the week of 13 October 2019

Elder/Church Councillor  NominationsNominations are open for Elders /Church Councillors. If you feel that God is calling you to serve BCUC in this role, please pick up an information sheet and nomination form at the reception desk. Nominations close on November 3. MembershipStarting next week, the whole of BCUC will be having a 3-week membership course as part of the Sunday sermons. We finish on November 10 with a membership celebration service where we will celebrate those who reaffirm, transfer, or become BCUC members. We will also hear about our vision launch as we look into where in God’s name we will be going at BCUC over the next three years. Talk to the ministers or Stuart to find out more. Pastoral Contact TeaThis is a reminder to the more than 60 BCUC Pastoral Contacts and also an invitation to anyone interesting in finding out more about this important role. You are invited to a “Thank God you’re here!” afternoon tea and Pastoral Contact workshop. Sunday October 20th, 2:30pm at BCUC. Benji will run a workshop on “Confident Caring”. He will use biblical examples in a fun, interactive and informative way to build our confidence to pastorally care for the children of God. We encourage you to attend. Afternoon tea will be provided.  RSVP to Ruth or Di. Community Outreach – Help Needed Staff Appreciation Tea, Marryatville HSBCUC is hosting a Staff Appreciation Morning Tea at Marryatville High School (on behalf of the Burnside Interchurch Council). Are you able to support this event by providing a plate of savoury or sweet items? If so, please deliver your food items to BCUC on Wednesday October 16 between 9:00am and 10:00am. Thank you for your help! BCUC’s Walk on CountryOn Monday twenty five people aged between three and eighty three enjoyed a Walk on Country learning more about the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and visiting sites from Eden Hills to Port Noarlunga. Many thanks BCUC Cares. A memorable day. Saturday Friendship ClubSaturday October 19th “Quire St Nicolas” will present a mixed music programme.  7-15 for a 7-30pm start. Basket supper. Visitors welcome. Also…an advance notice for the Club Christmas dinner on November 16, 6:30pm. Cost : $35 payable to Peter Foord. Tickets available at October meeting. The theme is Bells. Monday Day FellowshipOn Monday October 14th at 1.30p.m Wendy Perkins from Synod will speak on “Disaster Relief within the Uniting Church”. Fellowship and congregation members, join us for this informative meeting. Afternoon tea will be supplied. … Continue reading →

for the week of 6 October 2019

Community Outreach – Help Needed Staff Appreciation Tea, Marryatville HSBCUC is hosting a Staff Appreciation Morning Tea at Marryatville High School (on behalf of the Burnside Interchurch Council). Are you able to support this event by providing a plate of savoury or sweet items? If so, please deliver your food items to BCUC on Wednesday October 16 between 9:00am and 10:00am. Thank you for your help! BCUC’s Walk on CountryOn Monday twenty five people aged between three and eighty three enjoyed a Walk on Country learning more about the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and visiting sites from Eden Hills to Port Noarlunga. Many thanks BCUC Cares. A memorable day. Monday Day FellowshipOur next meeting focuses on “Disaster Relief within the Uniting Church”. Wendy Perkins from Synod has been invited to speak on this subject. The meeting is on Monday October 14th at 1.30pm. Fellowship and congregation members, do join us for this informative meeting. Afternoon tea will be supplied. MembershipIn November the whole of BCUC will be having a 3-week membership course as part of the Sunday sermons. We finish with a membership celebration service where we will celebrate those who reaffirm, transfer, or become  BCUC members. We will also hear about our vision launch as we look into where in God’s name we will be going at BCUC over the next three years. Talk to the ministers or Stuart to find out more. Money Raised for Frontier Services Thank you to everybody who supported the Frontier Services fund raiser on Sunday 29th September. As a result of the retiring offering and the sausage sizzle a total of $1.070.30 has been forwarded to Frontier Services. Saturday Friendship ClubThe next club meeting will be on Sat October 19th. It will be a very good choir called “Quire St Nicolas”. They will present a mixed music programme. The club is subsiding the event, so it will be the normal $3. 7-15 for a 7-30pm start. As usual provide a basket supper. Visitors welcome.Also… an advance notice for the Club Christmas dinner on November 16, 6:30pm. Cost : $35 payable to Peter Foord. Tickets available at October meeting. The theme is Bells. SURRENDER : InterwovenThis conference focuses on Christian discipleship as Gospel focused social justice.  Join Benji and others in attending October 11 + 12.  Details in Foyer. … Continue reading →

for the week of 22 September 2019

Frontier Services Sausage SizzleWe will be having a sausage sizzle  on Sunday September 29 at 10:00am to support Frontier Services in their work to help Aussie Farmers who are doing it tough this year. From flooding in Northern Queensland, to bush fires down in Tasmania, and drought gripping over 50% of the country, some farmers say it’s the worst weather conditions they’ve experienced in their lifetime. These recent natural disasters have had a devastating effect on many living on isolated properties around our country.  Operation Christmas ChildThis year’s shoebox project is underway – an exciting time of the year! Shoeboxes of small gifts are packed here at BCUC and sent to children in developing countries. Brochures are available in the foyer along with empty decorated boxes if you wish to pack your own box. Alternatively there is an opportunity to make a monetary donation. If you like to shop, we need tennis balls, skipping ropes and yoyos to name a few items. Packing day is on Monday Sept 30th at 9.30am in the Hall.  Enquiries to Di Croft. Hizbiz Men’s GroupOur next Men’s Fellowship Lunch will take place at the Marryatville Hotel on Tuesday 24th September @ 12 noon. All men welcome. Contact Rex or Leigh. Baptism at BCUCHave you been baptised? Baptism is a really important step of faith in becoming a new person in Christ, a child of God. Please see Benji or Rob for a chat. In November we will be having a membership service. One of the main requirements for membership is baptism. BCUC’s Walk on Country #1If you would like to learn about the traditions and experiences of the original inhabitants of the Adelaide Plains, the Kaurna people, join us on Monday 7th October (Labour Day Public Holiday) for a bus and walking tour of five significant sites south of Adelaide, led by Uncle Frank Wanganeen, a Christian Kaurna man. For further information about the tour, or to register your interest, see the information sheets and registration forms in the foyer, or speak to Gaynor or Peter S. SAYCO presents Lost / Found Youth FestivalLost/Found is a 1 day festival of games, art, food trucks, 3-on-3 basketball, worship, live music, a marketplace and a message about being found from Pastor Mike Wardrop of Encounter Church.  12 October, 3-9pm, Adelaide West Uniting Church. Cost: $20 per person. Tickets at https://sa.uca.org.au/sayco. … Continue reading →

for the week of 15 September 2019

Frontier Services Sausage SizzleWe will be having a sausage sizzle  on Sunday September 29 at 10:00am to support Frontier Services in their work to help Aussie Farmers who are doing it tough this year. From flooding in Northern Queensland, to bush fires down in Tasmania, and drought gripping over 50% of the country, some farmers say it’s the worst weather conditions they’ve experienced in their lifetime. These recent natural disasters have had a devastating effect on many living on isolated properties around our country.  Operation Christmas ChildThis year’s shoebox project is underway – an exciting time of the year! Shoeboxes of small gifts are packed here at BCUC and sent to children in developing countries. Brochures are available in the foyer along with empty decorated boxes if you wish to pack your own box. Alternatively there is an opportunity to make a monetary donation. If you like to shop, we need tennis balls, skipping ropes and yoyos to name a few items. Packing day is on Monday Sept 30th at 9.30am in the Hall.  Enquiries to Di Croft. David Houston VisitNext week David Houston a retired minister from Tusmore Park days will be sharing morning tea and have some involvement in the 10:30 classic service. Baptism at BCUCHave you been baptised? Baptism is a really important step of faith in becoming a new person in Christ, a child of God. Please see Benji or Rob for a chat. In November we will be having a membership service. One of the main requirements for membership is baptism.  Rescheduled Staff Appreciation Tea, Marryatville HSThe Marryatville High School staff appreciation morning tea has been rescheduled to Wednesday October 16. Put this date in your calendar and stay tuned for details closer to the time. We really appreciate your support of this event. Sunday ParkingIf walking is easy for you, we request that on Sunday morning you park in the council lot across the street, and leave the BCUC car park for those who are less abled. BCUC Saturday Friendship Club21st September. Pamela Rajkowski speaks on the important role that Cameleer Settlers played in shaping the Australian outback. 7:15pm arrival for a 7:30pm start.  Basket supper provided. SAYCO presents Lost / Found Youth FestivalLost/Found is a 1 day festival of games, art, food trucks, 3-on-3 basketball, worship, live music, a marketplace and a message about being found from Pastor Mike Wardrop of Encounter Church.  12 October, 3-9pm, Adelaide West Uniting Church. Cost: $20 per person. Tickets at https://sa.uca.org.au/sayco. … Continue reading →