Welcome

Wominjeka. Welcome. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. We also acknowledge our gratitude that we share this land, our sorrow for some of the costs of that sharing and our collective hope and belief that we can move to a place of equity, justice and partnership together.

Located in the Hills, committed to serving our local community. At our heart is the wisdom and teachings of Jesus which include deep listening, compassion, hospitality, justice and loving one another, especially marginalised people.

Comfortable with all faiths/denominations and gender diversity. Collaborative and intergenerational. Friendly, and understanding, exploring spirituality and contemplation, evolving, and changing. Connected to and conversing with our community, offering marginalised people a place to feel safe. Grounded in Justice, thinking outside the square.

You’re welcome to call us on (03) 9754 2177,  contact us via email,  follow us on Facebook,  have a look around our website or come and visit us at 1566 Burwood Highway, Tecoma.

Sunday Service:

Lent Week 3

Being the Labour Day long weekend, Sundays service will look a little different. It will take place in the round and have more discussion elements – having a bit more of a January Conversations feel. Shakti, Di Kay, Carrie and Barb will be at the helm, which feels appropriate being International Women’s Day this Sunday.

The story we will circle around is the feeding of the 5,000. As Jesus and his disciples head to a deserted place, perhaps seeking peace and quiet, many from the surrounding towns follow them. Instead of turning them away, Jesus expresses compassion and begins an impromptu teaching session. As the day goes on, the disciples have logistics in mind and urge Jesus to send the people back into the villages so they can feed themselves. Instead, Jesus presents them with an impossible task: “You give them something to eat.”
Dumbfounded, the disciples can only fathom the limitations and financial constraints of Jesus’ suggestion. Yet when they “go and see,” their meager provisions multiply so that thousands are fed. This week we focus on building networks of collective care in order to meet people’s needs. Jesus models a way to be in community by coming together and sharing what we have, dispelling perceived impossibilities. The good news empowers us to believe in the miracles that can become possible through the power of community.

Zoom

If you would like to join our services via Zoom, please email office@tecomauc.org.au for meeting details or check within Tecoma Times..

Lent Direction

When we launched Lent we explored a question around what you see as the heart or essence of Jesus life and ministry. Appreciating all the places our world is pulling at this time, we are trying to work hard to be grounded in these things, and take seriously what that might mean and what it might look like.

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Boating Day – March 15th

We are again making our way down to Lysterfield Lake for a boating, paddling, canoeing, splashing kind of a day.

Working Bee

The next working bee is on Saturday March 21st.
It is strategically placed the weekend before the hopeful launch of the Extra Shelf so we are hopeful for extra hands to move fridges and shelves, to patch and paint and get it all sorted for the upcoming launch! (As well as all sorts of other working bee tasks inside and out)Meeting at the church from 9am – midday. Gloves are often helpful and closer to the time we will let you know if any more specific items will be of assistance.

Parenting Teens

Parenting Teens – Tuesday 17th March, 7.30-9pm in the Meditation room (When the Meditation room is unavailable, we will meet in the office). A support and learning community for all parents and carers of tweens and teens. We’ll be exploring the mysterious and wonderful adolescent brain!
All welcome!

Intergenerational Service Planning

Our next  Intergen Service will be on Palm Sunday, the 29th March. All interested on being a part of planning this service, are welcome to join us next Friday 13th March @12.30pm, in the chapel.

Hall Hirer & Community Events

Haven – Clothing Repair

The 4th Friday of each month, Haven will be pull out the sewing kits, patches and sewing machines to repair clothing in need of love.

Come along and bring 1/2 items that are after a second life. You may also like to come along to help or learn some new skills!

Casual Singing circle with Barb McFarlane

This is a gentle singing session with a focus on soothing, uplifting songs of the kind I offer in church services. Rounds, little songs with harmonies, lyrics to attend to the spirit, all made easy with no singing experience required. All sessions stand alone, no commitment. All abilities, ages, genders and neuro-styles welcome.
Mondays during school terms
12.30 – 2pm
Carlisle Court Community Centre (1573 Burwood Hwy Tecoma)
$10 or free for residents of Carlisle Court

Financial Contributions

If you would like to support the work of the church and it’s service to the surrounding community, you 
can do this through our Bendigo Bank account.
BSB: 633 000 & Account: 131789216    To contact us:  (03) 9754 2177 or email office@tecomauc.org.au

or go to our Offerings page to use your credit/debit card.

Keep up to date with what is happening in and around the Tecoma Uniting Church and get our latest newsletter, The Tecoma Times here.

Facilities for hire

Hall Access: There is an external access (side of church facing the carpark) to the hall which has 2 Steps and another external door at the back of the building which has a path which leads directly from the  2 disabled carparks to this door which has a slight timber rise. Access is also possible… Continue reading Facilities for hire

What’s on

Check out our “Upcoming Events” below or view our calendar at Church Calendar. You can also subscribe to our calendar and have it add to your own via this link.    

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