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, in part through The Extra Shelf. 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 Services
This Sunday we will be joined by Steff Fenton. Steff is a pastor, author and speaker who happens to be transgender. They describe their mission as “to flip the man-made script to reveal God’s loving truth about LGBTIQA+ people. Good news: it’s a celebration, not a condemnation.”
We look forward to hearing their story, wisdom and perspective who will be sharing on: “A God Beyond All Binaries”
We look forward to hearing their story, wisdom and perspective. You can learn more about Steff here
Zoom
The Extra Shelf
NON PERISHABLE FOOD NEEDED
We are in the grip of winter with some very low temperatures. More people than ever need the support of The Extra Shelf. We would kindly ask you to purchase a few extra items when you go shopping and bring them to The Extra Shelf for distribution. Items such as breakfast cereals, long life milk (any varieties), two minute noodles, pasta, pasta sauce, tins of baked beans, soup, tinned vegetables and spreads, all would be so appreciated by those in need.
SOFT PLASTICS
A new facility to recycle soft plastics has been built in NSW and there are plans to build one in Victoria. Woolworths is collecting soft plastics, there are bins for collecting them near the front doors of Woolworths. We do collect our soft plastics here at TUC for this and would love someone to drop them off to Woolworths on a regular basis.
Kids / Youth Ministry Training Day
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Camp / Big Day out
The new dates are March 19-21, 2027.
However, the camp committee wish to discern whether there was an appetite to do something to replace what would have been our camping weekend.
Below is a survey they require filling out with your preferences. We encourage you all to fill in the simple survey by 16th August to have your say and guide the committee. The options range from an Adventure Day out to church picnic. (See Tecoma Times for the link)
Hall Hirer & Community Events
FREE Parenting Workshops
Carrie is organsising and facilitating these wonderful workshops alongside Di Kay and Lynne Kennedy.
Please register ASAP if you are coming.
We’d really encourage you to come along – but also consider who in your networks might benefit from attending. Please invite them along.
Here is the link to register
Parenting Teens
The next one is on this Tuesday 15th September 7.30-9pm.
*Please note:- September meeting is the 3rd Tuesday of the month due to the Parenting Workshop. Parenting Teens will resume to 2nd Tuesday of the month from October.
Indoor Games Night
Our term 3 social event is upcoming! We will gather on Saturday August 29th from 4pm – 7pm for board/card games and dinner.
In the chapel we’ll have an array of board games whilst the table tennis table will be up in the hall.
So bring along your favourite card or board game, and a BYO Dinner (or grab take away from across the road).
All welcome. No cost.
Haven
Each Friday morning from 9:30 – 11:30am come and join the fun, conversation and crafts. Bring something to work on, or just chat with others about their projects.
Bring along your IT problem or just come and learn a bit more about things you can do with your computer, tablet or phone. Technology doesn’t have to be THAT scary.
Rainbow Community
The first of which is a Brunch for members of the rainbow community
Community Recycling Hubs
Community recycling hubs provide a convenient way to drop off select household items that cannot be placed in your kerbside bins, making it easier for you to safely recycle items and protect people, bin collection trucks and drivers, and the environment. The hubs are delivered in partnership with Sustainability Victoria.There is a new one in the Belgrave Library! If you are looking for a place to offload electrical items, lightbulbs/tubes, CD’s & DVD’ and X-rays you can head there.
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.