1. The most recent news from the UCA Assembly (Oct 26)
2. We have an MtE luncheon following worship on Sunday Nov 6
3. This Sunday October 30 our service will be led by Peter Blackwood and Robert Gribben; for info on the readings for Sunday, see here.
4. The MtE Events Calendar

Worship

1. Our COVID policy for worship continues to be as follows, to be reviewed again by the church council in November:
2. Mindful of the health-vulnerability of some members of our congregation and the uncertain state of play with respect to the pandemic, the church council has decided that we will continue to wear masks in worship throughout October, except for those who need to remove them when leading the worship, and for morning tea, or who have an exemption from wearing a mask. Holy Communion continues to be served in both kinds, the wine via small communion glasses only.

Advance Notice

1. Congregational luncheon following worship on Sunday Nov 6
2. Pre-election candidates’ forum, Nov 7

 

 

1. Moderator’s pastoral letter, pertaining to the recent floods.
2. The most recent Synod eNews (Oct 20)
3. The most recent news from the UCA Assembly (Oct 19)
4. This Sunday October 23 we will be consider the set Gospel reading from Luke 18.9-14; for info on this and other readings for Sunday, see here.
5. The MtE Events Calendar

Worship

1. Our COVID policy for worship continues to be as follows, to be reviewed again by the church council in November:
2. Mindful of the health-vulnerability of some members of our congregation and the uncertain state of play with respect to the pandemic, the church council has decided that we will continue to wear masks in worship throughout October, except for those who need to remove them when leading the worship, and for morning tea, or who have an exemption from wearing a mask. Holy Communion continues to be served in both kinds, the wine via small communion glasses only.

Advance Notice

1. Congregational luncheon following worship on Sunday Nov 6
2. Pre-election candidates’ forum, Nov 7

 

 

1. The most recent news from the UCA Assembly (Oct 12)
2. This Sunday October 16 we will be consider the set Gospel reading from Luke 18.1-8; for info on this and other readings for Sunday, see here.
3. The MtE Events Calendar

Worship

1. Our COVID policy for worship continues to be as follows, to be reviewed again by the church council in November:
2. Mindful of the health-vulnerability of some members of our congregation and the uncertain state of play with respect to the pandemic, the church council has decided that we will continue to wear masks in worship throughout October, except for those who need to remove them when leading the worship, and for morning tea, or who have an exemption from wearing a mask. Holy Communion continues to be served in both kinds, the wine via small communion glasses only.

Advance Notice

1. October 20 — Next Quarterly Conversation on the Quarterly Essay
2. Congregational luncheon following worship on Sunday Nov 6
3. Pre-election candidates’ forum, Nov 7

 

 

Pre-election Candidates’ Forum

State Seat of Melbourne

7.00pm Monday, November 7.

Church of All Nations
180 Palmerston St, Carlton

A public forum providing the opportunity to meet hear from candidates for the state seat of Melbourne in the November election.

All welcome!!

Moderator for the evening will be Dr Mark Zirnsack

This forum has been organised by a justice coalition of inner-city Uniting Church members from Wesley Uniting Church (Lonsdale Street), St Michael’s Uniting Church (Collins Street), the Congregation of Mark the Evangelist (Uniting Church, North Melbourne), Church of all Nations (Uniting Church, Carlton) and Richmond Uniting Church.

More information

A flyer for the event can be found here.
Ray Gormann :: minister@cancarlton.org.au
Craig Thompson :: minister@marktheevangelist.unitingchurch.org.au

1. News from the Justice and International Mission Cluster (October 4)
2. The most recent Presbytery News (Oct 3)
3. The most recent Synod eNews (Oct 6)
4. The most recent news from the UCA Assembly (Oct 5)
5. This Sunday October 9 we will be consider the set Gospel reading from Luke 17; for info on this and other readings for Sunday, see here.
6. The MtE Events Calendar

Worship

1. Our COVID policy for worship continues to be as follows, to be reviewed again by the church council in November:
2. Mindful of the health-vulnerability of some members of our congregation and the uncertain state of play with respect to the pandemic, the church council has decided that we will continue to wear masks in worship throughout October, except for those who need to remove them when leading the worship, and for morning tea, or who have an exemption from wearing a mask. Holy Communion continues to be served in both kinds, the wine via small communion glasses only.

Advance Notice

1. October 20 — Next Quarterly Conversation on the Quarterly Essay

 

 

Our fourth-quarter study groups in 2022 will look at Rowan Williams’ “Being Disciples: Essentials of the Christian Life”. The book covers the following themes, one per chapter:

• Being Disciples
• Faith, hope and love
• Forgiveness
• Holiness
• Faith in Society
• Life in the Spirit

This text is available in paper and electronic form (Amazon, , Book Depository, and elsewhere). Participants should get their own copy of the book (about $18).

The study groups will meet online for 60-75 minutes on:

• Wednesday nights, 7.45pm from Wednesday October 26
• Friday afternoons, 1.30pm from Friday October 28

You’re welcome to switch between groups if one week you can’t make your prefer. The groups are expected to run for 6 weeks (a chapter per week).

It will help if you register below, to received the Zoom meeting link (which is the same for both study groups).

1. The most recent Synod eNews (Septermber 21)
2. The most recent news from the UCA Assembly (Sept 28)
3. This Sunday October 2, the focus text will be from Luke’s Gospel (borrowed from last week’s lection); for info on these and other readings for Sunday, see here.
4. The MtE Events Calendar

Worship

1. Our COVID policy for worship continues to be as follows, to be reviewed again by the church council in October:
2. Mindful of the health-vulnerability of some members of our congregation and the uncertain state of play with respect to the pandemic, the church council has decided that we will continue to wear masks in worship throughout March, except for those who need to remove them when leading the worship, and for morning tea, or who have an exemption from wearing a mask. Holy Communion continues to be servied in both kinds, the wine via small communion glasses only.

Advance Notice

1. October 20 — Next Quarterly Conversation on the Quarterly Essay

1. The most recent news from the UCA Assembly (Sept 7)
2. This Sunday September 18 we will be consider the lament of the prophet Jeremiah at the fall of Jerusalam, Jeremiah 8.18-9.1; for info on these and other redings or Sunday, see here.
3. The MtE Events Calendar

Worship

1. Our COVID policy for worship continues to be as follows, to be reviewed again by the church council in October:
2. Mindful of the health-vulnerability of some members of our congregation and the uncertain state of play with respect to the pandemic, the church council has decided that we will continue to wear masks in worship throughout March, except for those who need to remove them when leading the worship, and for morning tea, or who have an exemption from wearing a mask. Holy Communion continues to be servied in both kinds, the wine via small communion glasses only.

Advance Notice

1. October 20 — Next Quarterly Conversation on the Quarterly Essay

News

1. Got time to volunteer for the Hotham Mission homework club?

Other things of interest

Mental Health and Disabilities Conference

1. THIS SUNDAY Sept 11 there will be a workshop after morning tea for those leading the intercessions in worship
2. The most recent Synod eNews (Septermber 8)
3. The most recent news from the UCA Assembly (Sept 7)
4. This Sunday September 9 we will be consider Jesus’ parables of the lost sheep and coin (Luke 15.1-10); for background on this and other texts for Sunday, see here.
5. The MtE Events Calendar

Worship

1. Our COVID policy for worship continues to be as follows, to be reviewed again by the church council in October:
2. Mindful of the health-vulnerability of some members of our congregation and the uncertain state of play with respect to the pandemic, the church council has decided that we will continue to wear masks in worship throughout March, except for those who need to remove them when leading the worship, and for morning tea, or who have an exemption from wearing a mask. Holy Communion continues to be servied in both kinds, the wine via small communion glasses only.

Advance Notice

1. October 20 — Next Quarterly Conversation on the Quarterly Essay

News

1. Got time to volunteer for the Hotham Mission homework club?

Other things of interest

1. Mental Health and Disabilities Conference
2. From the local UCA CBD churches justice coaltion):

AUKUS

A number of peace, community, environment and faith organisations are planning to place an advertisement in a national newspaper calling on the Australian government not to involve Australia in a war with China over Taiwan; to sign the UN Treaty to Prohibit Nuclear Weapons; and direct public spending away from AUKUS (Australia UK US) war preparations to urgent social and environmental needs. 

National Newspaper Advertisement

“We call on the Government of Australia in the interests of peace and security for the Australian people and the region:

• To advise its AUKUS partners that Australia will not be involved in a war against China over Taiwan or disputed territorial waters in the South China Sea, or any other country, and will not allow use of Australian territory for that purpose
• To sign and ratify the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
• To cancel military spending for AUKUS war preparations, including cancellation of the acquisition of nuclear-propelled submarines, so that urgent domestic social needs (climate change mitigation, education, health including public hospitals and housing) can be better addressed.”

Over 1,000 signatures of organisations and individuals are being sought to back this statement for publication. The aim is to publish in one of the national newspapers on the anniversary of the announcement of the AUKUS military pact and nuclear submarines,16th September,2022.

To cover the cost of publishing the statement in one of the major national newspapers on 16 September we request individual donations of $20 (or what you can afford) and larger amounts from organisations. This statement can be signed and donations made on the Australian Anti-AUKUS Coalition website https://antiaukuscoalition.org/

This campaign is co-ordinated by the national Australian Anti-AUKUS Coalition (AAAC) with the support of peace, community, faith organisations and unions.

Please donate towards covering the cost of placing this advertisement in a major national newspaper on 16 September.

Please circulate this public appeal for peace and no war with China over Taiwan.

To contact Australian Anti-AUKUS Coalition: info@antiaukuscoalition.org

1. NEXT SUNDAY Sept 11 there will be a workshop after morning tea for those leading the intercessions in worship
2. The most recent news from the UCA Assembly (Aug 31)
3. NOTICE re ELM STREET sewerage works: from Aug 30 (for three weeks) there will be sewerage works in Elm Street during the week. These may restrict parking and access to the church; please factor this in if you intend to come to the church or office during the week!
4. This Sunday September 1 we will consider Paul’s letter to Philemon; see here for more info on this week’s readings.
5. The MtE Events Calendar

Worship

1. Our COVID policy for worship continues to be as follows, to be reviewed again by the church council in September:
2. Mindful of the health-vulnerability of some members of our congregation and the uncertain state of play with respect to the pandemic, the church council has decided that we will continue to wear masks in worship throughout March, except for those who need to remove them when leading the worship, and for morning tea, or who have an exemption from wearing a mask. Holy Communion continues to be servied in both kinds, the wine via small communion glasses only.

Advance Notice

1. September 11 – workshop for those leading the intercessions in worship

Old News

1. Got time to volunteer for the Hotham Mission homework club?

Other things of interest

From the local UCA CBD churches justice coaltion)

AUKUS

A number of peace, community, environment and faith organisations are planning to place an advertisement in a national newspaper calling on the Australian government not to involve Australia in a war with China over Taiwan; to sign the UN Treaty to Prohibit Nuclear Weapons; and direct public spending away from AUKUS (Australia UK US) war preparations to urgent social and environmental needs. 

National Newspaper Advertisement

“We call on the Government of Australia in the interests of peace and security for the Australian people and the region:

• To advise its AUKUS partners that Australia will not be involved in a war against China over Taiwan or disputed territorial waters in the South China Sea, or any other country, and will not allow use of Australian territory for that purpose
• To sign and ratify the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
• To cancel military spending for AUKUS war preparations, including cancellation of the acquisition of nuclear-propelled submarines, so that urgent domestic social needs (climate change mitigation, education, health including public hospitals and housing) can be better addressed.”

Over 1,000 signatures of organisations and individuals are being sought to back this statement for publication. The aim is to publish in one of the national newspapers on the anniversary of the announcement of the AUKUS military pact and nuclear submarines,16th September,2022.

To cover the cost of publishing the statement in one of the major national newspapers on 16 September we request individual donations of $20 (or what you can afford) and larger amounts from organisations. This statement can be signed and donations made on the Australian Anti-AUKUS Coalition website https://antiaukuscoalition.org/

This campaign is co-ordinated by the national Australian Anti-AUKUS Coalition (AAAC) with the support of peace, community, faith organisations and unions.

Please donate towards covering the cost of placing this advertisement in a major national newspaper on 16 September.

Please circulate this public appeal for peace and no war with China over Taiwan.

To contact Australian Anti-AUKUS Coalition: info@antiaukuscoalition.org