Bulahdelah Uniting Church

21/12/2025

On this Day of Reflection we lit the 7 candles of the Menorah and 8 on a Chanukkiah (special Hanukkah menorah) representing the 15 innocent victims of the Bondi shooting. May the Light of the world shine in this time of darkness.

20/12/2025

Don’t forget - this year we’re celebrating the birth of Jesus on Christmas Eve at 6.30, instead of our usual Christmas morning service. Everybody is very welcome!

15/12/2025

At 6.45pm tonight, together our nation lights a candle to shine in the darkness.

14/12/2025

A prayer from Stephen:

God of mercy and truth,
As more details emerge this morning, our sorrow deepens.
We grieve the murder of sixteen people, including a child,
and the targeted violence against members of the Jewish community
who were gathering to celebrate Hanukkah—
a time meant for light, remembrance, and hope.

Lord, we lament this act of hatred and violence.
We name it for what it is: wrong, evil, and a profound wound
to those directly affected and to our whole society.
Our hearts ache for every life taken,
each one created in your image and deeply loved by you.

We pray especially for the Jewish community—
for families shattered by loss,
for congregations now gathering in fear and grief,
and for those who feel threatened simply for who they are.
May they know solidarity, protection, and care,
and may antisemitism find no home among us.

God, we lift before you the twenty-eight people injured
and now receiving care in hospitals.
Bring healing to their bodies, peace to their minds,
and endurance to all who are walking with them through this trauma.
Strengthen doctors, nurses, paramedics, and all first responders
who continue to serve with skill and compassion.

We also give thanks for courage shown in the midst of terror—
for the man who acted bravely to disarm one of the attackers,
placing himself in danger and, in doing so, saving many lives.
We thank you for such selfless courage,
a glimpse of light even in the darkest moment.

God of peace, we pray for calm across our communities today.
Still the spread of fear, anger, and speculation.
Guard us from hatred and retaliation.
Help leaders, authorities, and media to speak and act wisely,
and help us all to be people who slow down, listen, and care well.

Jesus, Prince of Peace,
teach us how to respond—not with indifference or despair,
but with compassion, courage, and a renewed commitment to love.
Where violence seeks to divide,
help us to stand together across faiths and backgrounds,
choosing dignity, justice, and peace.

Holy Spirit, comfort the grieving,
steady the anxious,
and strengthen us to be a calm and loving presence
in a shaken world.

We place all that we cannot comprehend into your hands,
trusting that light still shines in the darkness,
and the darkness has not overcome it.

Amen.

07/12/2025

This year, just as a one-off, Bulahdelah Uniting will be having a service at 6.30pm on Christmas Eve instead of our traditional Christmas Day service. Everyone welcome!

03/03/2025

Today is Pancake Day! Also known as Shrove Tuesday. Come and join us this afternoon at 5.30 in the Uniting Church Hall (Blanch St) for a pancake and a chat. All are welcome to our annual community event! 😋

05/04/2024

Join me at my Biggest Morning Tea on May 26 or donate online to help me reach my fundraising goal! Together, we can help Cancer Council raise much needed funds.

Join me at my Biggest Morning Tea or donate online to help me reach my fundraising goal! Together, we can help Cancer Council raise much needed funds.

23/03/2024

Easter service times:
9.30am Good Friday
9.30am Easter Sunday

13/02/2024

Mens Coffee Club, Uniting Church Hall. Every Wednesday 10AM. Good place to sit, chat and enjoy a laugh and a story! All welcome.

17/12/2023

Haven’t sung enough Carols yet?
This Sunday morning come to the Uniting Church at 9.30 when, instead of our normal service, we’re going to just have an hour of Carols followed by a cuppa.
Our Christmas Day service will be on Monday at 9.30am. You’re all welcome to either or both!

07/05/2023

Come and join us for a cuppa on Sunday the 21st at 10.30am 🫖☕️🍰🧁
https://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/s/56891/78678/s

08/04/2023

See you tomorrow morning at 9.30 as we share in the most important day!