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.
This Sunday – Active Church
This Sunday November 16th, we are having our first ever Active Church.
The concept is to explore being church together in a new way by participating in various hands-on ways as a community and in the community.
Instead we will be attempting to BE of service.There will be various activities people can sign up for in the lead up to the day. These activities are likely to include:
- Glenfern Valley Bushland working bee
- Backyard Blitz at Leah’s
- Rubbish collecting around nearby streets and rail-trail
- Baking/cooking (both for morning tea & a cook up for Food is Free)
- Morning tea with our elders – both table hospitality as well as serving tea & coffee service
- Painting the old taxi room in preparation for a re-launch of Food is Free next year
- NEW: Letter writing – a combination of pastoral cards for members of our community as well as justice letters/postcards
Here is a link to the online sign up. There are hard copy sign up sheets in the foyer.
No Zoom
Traveling Light – Week 2 this week
We got off to a great start with Ali leading us in Yoga, arising out of a conversation around embodiment practices.
Next Tuesday we will look at Creativity and be led by Samuel Hardidge and their Art Therapy skills to lead us in some interactive contemplative practices. You do not need to bring anything, and you do not need to be creative (or consider yourself creative)!
It is not too late to jump on board. The series works just as well as a series as it does one-off’s, so feel free to dip in as desired. Each gathering offers a space to slow down, reconnect, and travel a little lighter — open to the movement of Spirit within and around us.The dates will be:
- Remaining weeks:
- Tuesday November 18th – Contemplative creative practices (Samuel)
- Tuesday November 25th – Singing and Music (Barb and Samara)
- Tuesday December 2nd – Meditation (Kristen Hobby)
It will run from 7pm – 8:30pm each of those Tuesdays.
We will ask people to make a $5 per night to cover the cost of the presenters.It will help us if you RSVP to help us with know numbers. Please add your name to the list at the back of the church or via email to Matt (minister@tecomauc.org.au).
Trans Month Events
Steff Fenton, Trans Pastor, Writer and Presenter, is hosting a series of online events for trans people, parents, carers, pastors and chaplains from Christian faith and church backgrounds.
https://events.humanitix.com/pastoral-and-spiritual-care-with-transgender-people
Point to Pinnacle with Sarah Kelly
Last year, a team of 13 people tackled the challenge of walking up Mount Wellington (Kunyani) as part of a fundraiser for Brain Cancer Research as a part of Sarah Kelly’s fundraising team.
In Sarah’s words; “It was a powerful experience of being among the BC community, and really amazing for me to see others catch the vision of the desperate need for further research. This year, instead of trying to keep pushing for more money raised (over $71,000 – incredible support from our collective communities!) I had a crazy dream to try expand the team… what if I could get 50 to come join the fun?!? It’s a big ask… time off work, family commitments, cost of event, flights, accommodation, etc.
For those who would like to support the cause Sarah is fundraising for, you can do so here.
Tweens, Teens and Screens
Parents and carers of Tweens and Teens are invited to join us:
Friday November 21st at Tecoma Uniting Church @ 7:30pm – 9pm.
(NOTE: CHANGE TO FRIDAY)
Meeting in the meditation room and on Zoom (if necessary)
These events will run fortnightly.
Picnic and Outdoor Games – Sat Nov 29th
Earlier in the year we had our indoor games night – and to round out our year with the weather fining up, we will be having an outdoor games picnic in the park evening.
Think Boucce, Finska, Croquet, Badminton and Frisbee.
But also, just a chance to enjoy a lovely (hopefully) warm (fingers crossed), non-rainy (prayers appreciated) evening and share a dinner together. BYO everything (camp chair suggested) There are limited BBQ’s available.
Meeting at Belgrave Lake Park from 4pm – 8pm.
Hall Hirer & Community Events
Haven
Haven starts back up next Friday.
9:30am – midday. Our by-donation craft cafe.
Come for a coffee, a craft, computer assistance, to repair clothing, a warm and safe communal workspace – or whatever else you need the space to be!
Also followed with a free meal from 11:30am
All welcome!
Tecoma Twilight 2025
The council and members of the Tecoma Twilight Ethical Market team have made the challenging decision to not run the market in 2025.
This has not been an easy call. As you know, the market has always been run by a small and passionate local community team. Recently, the additional challenges and costs of compliance have increased, and the logistics of setting up and facilitating the event have become increasingly challenging for a small community of volunteers.
We’ve decided to take this year off to pause, reflect, and assess the best way forward. Our hope is that this will open space for us to consider how it might return in the future in a sustainable way for both the community and the organisers.
Thank you to all those who have contributed to the market to this point — whether as a stallholder, a shopper, a volunteer, or a friend who helped spread the word. The Tecoma Twilight Ethical Market has always been about more than stalls; it’s been a gathering place, a celebration of creativity and ethical living, and a way of strengthening local connections.
Thank you for being part of that story. We’ll keep you updated on any future plans, and in the meantime we encourage you to continue supporting local makers, growers, and ethical businesses in our hills community.
With gratitude,
The Tecoma Twilight Ethical Market Team
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.