1. The most recent Synod eNews (June 16)
2. Have a look at what is happening through Hotham Mission; details of the Hotham Mission EOFY appeal are here.
3. The most recent news from the UCA Assembly (June 15)
4. This Sunday June 19 will continue with the book of Revelation, with another “take” on Revelation 21.1-6a. For commentary on the other lectionary readings for this week, see here.

Worship

1. Our COVID policy for worship continues to be as follows, to be reviewed again by the church council in July:
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.

• The most recent news from the UCA Assembly (June 8)
• This Sunday June 12 worship will be led by Peter Blackwood. For commentary on the lectionary readings for this week, see here.

Worship

1. Our COVID policy for worship continues to be as follows, to be reviewed again by the church council in July:
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.

News

1. News from the Justice and International Mission Cluster (May 31)
2. The most recent Synod eNews (June 2)
3. The most recent news from the UCA Assembly (June 1)
4. This Sunday June 2 is Pentecost, although our focus texts will continue to be from the book of Revelation, with some glancing attention to Rev 21.1-6a: what heaven might be like.

Worship

1. Our COVID policy for worship continues to be as follows, to be reviewed again by the church council in July:
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.

News

1. The most recent news from the UCA Assembly (May 18)
2. This Sunday May 29, we will continue with the book of Revelation, with some glancing attention to Rev 2.8-11 and the theme of life after death.

Worship

1. Our COVID policy for worship continues to be as follows, to be reviewed again by the church council in June:
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.

News

1. The most recent Presbytery News (May 16)
2. The most recent Synod eNews (May 19)
3. The most recent news from the UCA Assembly (May 18)
4. This Sunday May 22, we will continue with the book of Revelation, with Bruce Barber leading us through Revelatio 21.10, 22-22.5. For commentary on this and other texts for the day, see here.

Worship

1. Our COVID policy for worship continues to be as follows, to be reviewed again by the church council in June:
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.

News

1. Our next study series – Sabbath as Resistance – has begun this week (online) – info and registration is here! This is a great study book (the Sabbath may not be what you think!) – and there’s still time to join!
2. The most recent news from the UCA Assembly (May 11)
3. This Sunday May 15, we will continue with the book of Revelation – 7.9-17.

Worship

1. Our COVID policy for worship continues to be as follows, to be reviewed again by the church council in June:
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.

News

1. Our next study series – Sabbath as Resistance – begins next week (online) – info and registration is here!
2. There will be an informal congregational meeting following worship/morning tea on Sunday May 15
3. The most recent Synod eNews (May 5)
4. The most recent news from the UCA Assembly (May 4)
5. This Sunday May 8, we will continue with the book of Revelation – 3.14-22

Worship

1. Our COVID policy for worship continues to be as follows, to be reviewed again by the church council in June:
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.

News

1. Our congregational AGM will follow our worship service this Sunday, May 1.
2. News from the Justice and International Mission Cluster (April 26 )
3. Our next study series – Sabbath as Resistance – begins in a few weeks (online) – info and registration is here!
4. The most recent news from the UCA Assembly (April 27)
5. This Sunday May 1, we will revisit the starting verses of the book of Revelation – 1.1-3.

Worship

1. Our COVID policy for worship continues to be as follows, to be reviewed again by the church council in May:
2. Attendance at gathered services is presently limited to those who demonstrate that they have had two COVID-19 vaccination shots, or that they are exempt from being vaccinated. It will be necessary to provide proof of your vaccination, either prior to the service or on the day at the door, but this only needs to be shown once for recording; please see here for more information. If you presently are unable to attend under these conditions the live-stream is still available from the home page, or please contact Craig or your elder.
3. 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. We have now returned to reception of Holy Communion in both kinds – small communion glasses only.

News

1. On the Sundays after Easter, we will spend some time with the book of Revelation. Some details of the series of sermons can be found here; there will be a short “Intro to the book of Revelation” following worship this Sunday Sunday April 24.
2. Our next study series – “Sabbath as Resistance” – begins in a few weeks (online) – info and registration is here!
3. The most recent news from the Synod (April 21)
4. The most recent news from the UCA Assembly (April 20)
5. This Sunday April 24, Robert Gribben will be preaching (Craig will be liturgist).

Worship

1. Our COVID policy for worship continues to be as follows, to be reviewed again by the church council in May:
2. Attendance at gathered services is presently limited to those who demonstrate that they have had two COVID-19 vaccination shots, or that they are exempt from being vaccinated. It will be necessary to provide proof of your vaccination, either prior to the service or on the day at the door, but this only needs to be shown once for recording; please see here for more information. If you presently are unable to attend under these conditions the live-stream is still available from the home page, or please contact Craig or your elder.
3. 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. We have now returned to reception of Holy Communion in both kinds – small communion glasses only.

Advance Notice

1. May 1: Congregational AGM

News

Easter Services:

• Maundy Thursday: 7.30pm Tenebrae service
• Good Friday: 10.00am (with a guest preacher, Matt Julius)
• Easter Saturday: 8.00pm Easter vigil with Eucharist
• Easter Day: 10.00am Eucharist

1. News from the Justice and International Mission Cluster (April 6 and April 11)
2. A pre-election candidate’s forum has been arranged by members of MtE and other city UCA congregations for April 21: DETAILS.
3. On the Sundays after Easter, we will spend some time with the book of Revelation. Some details of the series of sermon can be found here; there will be a short “Intro to the book of Revelation” following worsihp on Sunday April 24.
4. Latest eLM “events” news from the Synod (April 13)
5. The most recent news from the UCA Assembly (April 13)

Worship

1. Our COVID policy for worship continues to be as follows, to be reviewed again by the church council in May:
2. Attendance at gathered services is presently limited to those who demonstrate that they have had two COVID-19 vaccination shots, or that they are exempt from being vaccinated. It will be necessary to provide proof of your vaccination, either prior to the service or on the day at the door, but this only needs to be shown once for recording; please see here for more information. If you presently are unable to attend under these conditions the live-stream is still available from the home page, or please contact Craig or your elder.
3. 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. We have now returned to reception of Holy Communion in both kinds – small communion glasses only.

Advance Notice

1. May 1: Congregational AGM