Living Faith Church Calendar

A Banyle Network of Uniting Churches event

The Café of Dangerous Ideas is designed to do two things: for those of us who are Christians of any persuasion – it is designed to make us ask how our faith impacts on the modern world. For those of us do not share that faith, it is designed to ask how does your morality impact on the decisions you make about various issues in our world today.

The Café of Dangerous Ideas gives you the chance to actively engage your faith and to make connections with others in the community who want to learn and discuss. We welcome you whatever your beliefs and understandings.

We usually meet on the last Friday of the month at the Sycamore Tree Café at 185 Burgundy Street Heidelberg from 7.30 – 9.30pm. A delicious supper is also provided.

Parking is available in the Uniting Church, next to the cafe.

https://banyuleuc.org.au/connecting-with-community/cafe-of-dangerous-ideas/

NAIDOC Week 2025

Each year as a nation we remember, reflect and honor those who came before us, their history, culture and achievements.

Across Australia, First Nation Peoples are celebrated and remembered.

This year the National NAIDOC Committee are celebrating with the the theme "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy". They are hosting events across Australia and encourage us all to take part in the events near us.

In our local area there a number of events, that you may like to attend. If you would like to see the full list of events you can go the the NAIDOC site at : https://www.naidoc.org.au/local-events/local-naidoc-week-events

Or why not take a look at the events that are happening close to our Church Community.

"Echoes of Earth" Art Exhibition

Country. Culture. Connection. A First Nations exhibition.

This exhibition celebrates First Nation Artists, their culture, story and Country.

The exhibition is open from the 9th of July till the 3rd of August ( Wed- Sat 10 am to 4pm, Sun 12-4pm).

Entry is free and there will be an opening event at the exhibition on Friday the 11th 6pm- 8pm.

The exhibition is being held at the "Gallery Unbound" 497 High St, Northcote.

More information available at : https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events/echoes-earth-art-exhibition-0

NAIDOC Week Art Tour

Maroondah City Council invites us to come along on a 90-minute guided tour with Wiradjuri artist Stacey Payten at the Ringwood Arts Precinct.

This tour will look at the Aboriginal Arts and Culture through exhibitions and public art in Ringwood, starting at the Realm, and then heading to Maroondah Federation Estate looking at few key places between the two.

The tour will be held on Saturday the 12th of July, from 11am - 12.30pm.

The tour group will meet at the Realm Customer Service desk (ground floor) (179 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood, 3134, Wurundjeri Country)

While the event is free, registrations are required and can be sent to gallery@maroondah.vic.gov.au

If attending it is recommended the you wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring a water bottle.

More information can be found at the event page : https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events/naidoc-week-art-tour-0

RED Dust YARN

Sign up and come along to an online discussion panel, talking about this year's NAIDOC theme on the 4th of July at 12pm.

Sign up now at : https://events.humanitix.com/naidoc-week-2025-yarn-with-red-dust?hxchl=hex-pfl

and join in with the discussions about Shifting the Narrative, Igniting Change, Self-determination, Understanding Legacy and so much more.

For more information check out : https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events/naidoc-week-2025-yarn-red-dust-2

Global Mission Partners invites you to experience First Nations Culture.

Come and join Indigenous families in their communities as "they work towards reconciled and healed Australia."

This year Global Mission Partners are running 2 immersion tours where people are invited to join a local guide to visit and immerse themself in the First Nation culture, learning about the Indigenous Communities, their perspectives and a bit of local history.

The tours available are The IMA Juraki Discovery Visit from the 10th of August to the 13th of August in Fingal Head, New South Wales and the IMA Dhiiyaan Discovery Visit from the 29th of September to the 3rd of October in Dalby, Queensland. Both tours cost $900 (excluding flights) and covers meals and accommodation.

If you are interested we encourage you to check out the GMP website for more information or let us know and we can put you in touch with Nick from GMP.

Come and enjoy a beautiful dinner in the company of other men from Living Faith Church.

If you would like to join us, [contact](https://www.livingfaithchurch.org.au/contact/living-faith-church) Living Faith Church or come along to our Sunday morning service and talk with one of our friendly and welcoming members who greets you as you come in.

Come and enjoy a beautiful dinner in the company of other women from Living Faith Church.

If you would like to join us, [contact](https://www.livingfaithchurch.org.au/contact/living-faith-church) Living Faith Church or come along to our Sunday morning service and talk with one of our friendly and welcoming members who greets you as you come in.

Worship Workshop

Living Faith Church invites all members of our church congregation to come along to our Worship Workshops to learn about the ways members can contribute to our services or how we can work together to improve the services.

There will be a number of workshops this year with the next one will be on the 23th of August, starting at 10.30 am and finishing at 1pm.

Please note that you will need to bring your own lunch, on the day.

RSVPs for the next workshop due on the 20th of August, so that we know how many attendees to prepare for.

Thank you, we look forward to seeing you there!

" Drink Water, Give Water " - Safe Water September, Embody

The aim of Safe Water September is to involve young people and members of our communities to helping raise funds for clean water projects across the globe.

At Living Faith Church, each year volunteers commit to drink only water for the whole month of September. Money that might have been spent on coffees, tea and soft drinks is repurposed towards clean water projects. As a community, we encourage and support those participating and can contribute to our teams fundraising goal.

If you would like more information about Safe Water September you can speak to our team leader Racheal, or visit the Safe Water September Website to read how our small contributions can make a huge impact in communities where clean water is needed. We are glad to be participating for an 12th year. The ongoing support of our community is truly awe inspiring.

Do you want to join our team this year? Speak to Racheal for more information.

More information and links to our team's donation page will be available on this once the challenge has begun in September.

Safe Water September is a peer-to-peer fundraising challenge run by Embody, the youth arm of Global Mission Partners (GMP).

Ministry Booster Intensive : Ascend for Worship Leaders and Teams!

Is a Churches of Christ supported event that works to train and encourage worship leaders and teams in all things worship related. It is a wonderful time for members of different churches to come together share stories and learn something new.

A few of our worship team members went last year and really enjoyed the time. They recommend the event to others who are interested in worship.

This year the event will be held at One Church in Blackburn on the 13th of September.

If you would like to know more or are interested in the event please contact Ellen, Kate or Jessica

Living Faith Church Craft Stall!

Each year members of Living Faith host a craft stall after the service on a Sunday, raising money for charities.

Come along and have a look at some of the crats on offer from handmade quilts, cards, home baked goods and more.

All donations are welcome, however we ask that you price the items before placing them on the tables to sell.

If you would like to know more information please speak to Angela or Leanne.