Eaglehawk Uniting Church

03/09/2026

Information from the VicTas Synod with advice on what to be aware of with email scams.
More and more than ever seem to come through our inboxes these days.
Keep yourselves safe and check before you assume an email is safe because it looks like a church address...
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Cyber criminals are increasingly targeting churches, congregations, treasurers, ministers, office bearers and volunteers through convincing emails designed to steal money, passwords or sensitive information.

28/08/2026

In the wake of such devastation, we pray for comfort and support for many, strength and resilience to many more, and provision of the resources needed to rebuild infrastructure.
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𝗔 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗹

As we hear of the devastating floods in Nepal, we pause in sorrow and solidarity with all those affected. In the face of lives lost, families separated and communities facing profound uncertainty, we turn to God in prayer. We pray for those who grieve, those still waiting for news, and all who are working to bring rescue, care and hope.

God of compassion and mercy,

We hold before you the people of Nepal following the devastating flash floods in the Bhote Koshi River area.

We grieve with those who have lost loved ones. We pray for the many who are still missing, local people and visitors alike, for families waiting anxiously for news, for those who have been injured or displaced, and for communities facing such immense loss.

Draw near, O God.

Where there is grief, bring comfort.
Where there is fear, bring courage.
Where there is exhaustion, bring strength.
And in these difficult hours of searching and waiting, sustain hope.

We pray for all involved in search and rescue, evacuation, medical care and relief. Protect and strengthen them. Give wisdom to those coordinating the response, and may help reach those who need it most.

Jesus Christ, you entered into the suffering of our world and showed us a love that draws near. Draw near now to the people of Nepal in their suffering.

By your Spirit, weave together communities of care and compassion. Strengthen neighbours supporting one another, families holding one another close, and all who are offering shelter, comfort and hope.

God of life, we entrust to your mercy all who have died. Hold those who mourn. Be near to those still waiting for news. Strengthen all whose lives and livelihoods have been devastated by this disaster, and sustain them through the long journey of recovery.

Hold the people of Nepal in your love —
the love of the crucified and risen Christ,
a love that crosses every boundary,
a love that will not let us go.

Amen.

– 𝙒𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙫 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙖 𝙎𝙪𝙡𝙞

17/08/2026

See anyone you recognise ????
Not quite feeding the 5000, but there was nearly 500...
Great awareness raising of the work of the Uniting Church Frontier Services - Patrol Chaplains and Outback Links.

05/08/2026

Especially during National Homeless Week, we reflect that it's PEOPLE who are homeless - neighbours in our community.
We're called by Jesus to : ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’
Please Pray 🙏 Volunteer ❤️ Donate 💰
We must do what we can. 💒

Homelessness Week is about more than raising awareness.

It's about changing lives.

Behind every person experiencing homelessness is a story.

It could be the result of family violence, a relationship breakdown, financial hardship, mental or physical illness, or simply a series of events that left someone with nowhere safe to go.

Homelessness can happen to anyone.
At Bendigo Winter Night Shelter, we see this reality every night. We also see courage, resilience, kindness and hope.

Every guest who walks through our doors deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion and respect.

This Homelessness Week, we invite our community to stand with those doing it tough.
You can make a difference by:
Volunteering your time.
Donating to help keep our doors open.
Sharing this message to raise awareness.
Treating every person with kindness and respect.

Together, we can ensure that no one has to face homelessness alone.
If you'd like to volunteer, email [email protected]

To donate, visit: https://www.givenow.com.au/bendigowinternightshelter⁠

Thank you to every volunteer, donor, partner and supporter who makes this work possible.

Together, we're building a community where everyone has a safe place to sleep and the opportunity to rebuild their lives.

25/07/2026

Here are some alternate ideas for ways to ensure everyone can experience an encounter with God. 🙏 💒

In this episode, we explore practical ways to support neurodiverse individuals within Christian communities. Kirstyn Oliver shares her journey, research, and innovative tools like Sensory Tray bible stories, emphasizing the importance of environment, understanding, and personalized support for thriv...

19/07/2026

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The next exciting Sunday afternoon dance will be on September 20th. Money raised on this afternoon will be donated to Eaglehawk Uniting Food and Care program, in memory of our dear friend Lesley Lloyd.

13/07/2026

Here's your chance to participate in our churches future planning.
Note : expression of interest need to be submitted by Sunday 19th July.

Volunteer Opportunity

Looking for an opportunity to contribute to the broader community of the Uniting Church in Victoria and Tasmania?
Expressions of interest are now open for three Faithful Futures Goal Groups:

Respecting Country
Coordinated Ministries
Intercultural Leadership

These groups will help shape and guide the practical implementation of the Church's direction through shared learning, resource development, and engagement with communities across the Church.

How will I be involved?

Contributing to developing and curating resources.
Providing opportunities to share and learn from ministry models across the church.
Learning from communities already engaged in this work.

Attend approximately four meetings per year (online or in person)
Commitment through to December 2028

Interested? Visit the link below to learn more about each Goal Group by reading the Terms of Reference, and to submit your Expression of Interest.

Applications for these three Goal Groups close this Sunday.

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https://victas.uca.org.au/ff-eoi/

13/07/2026

The initial event (earthquake) is over, now the ongoing and heartbreaking work takes place to support those who are picking up the pieces to go forward into a very different future.
Please give a donation if you can, but most of all PRAY for the local people impacted by the disaster and those who have accepted the role of helping others.
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08/07/2026

Get the word out !!!
Share with your friends as you never know who might be able to volunteer some time... 🙏

Overnight Volunteers Needed

As demand at the Bendigo Winter Night Shelter continues to grow, we're urgently looking for more overnight volunteers.

Shift: 10:30 pm – 6:30 am

The good news? Most nights you'll be able to sleep, only assisting if a guest needs support.
By volunteering, you'll help provide a safe, warm place for people experiencing homelessness during the coldest months of the year.

Interested in making a difference?

Email: [email protected]
Visit: www.bwns.org.au

03/07/2026

UCA and UAICC have been walking together as one church under the Covenant for only 32 years (1994) - significantly less than the celebration of NAIDOC Weeks - 50 years.
There is still work to do to ensure that Reconciliation continues and that we continue, together, to be 'Deadly'.

This NAIDOC Week 2026 (5–12 July) marks 50 years of honouring the voices and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Uniting Church together with Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) celebrates this special milestone celebrating culture and aspirations of First Nations communities.

For more information on this topic, please click the link below:
https://uniting.church/celebrating-naidoc-week-2026/