Berry Uniting Church in Berry, New South Wales | Religious organisation

Berry Uniting Church

Locality: Berry, New South Wales

Phone: +61 466 717 254

Address: 77 Albert Street 2535 Berry, NSW, Australia

Website: www.berryuniting.org/contact.html

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25.01.2022 Today is Action Day! TODAY First Nations communities, school students, unions, and many more are hosting actions in towns, suburbs, schools, and workplaces acr...oss Australia! TODAY is also the global day of action calling for a climate-led COVID-19 recovery. We need to show the government that Australians everywhere want them to #FundOurFutureNotGas! Share with us what you and your communities are up to TODAY! Share selfies, signs, thoughts, everything, cause today is ACTION DAY! Simon Hansford Remember to be COVID Safe if you're organising an action! School Strike 4 Climate Uniting Earth has more resources, info and ideas. #noplanetb #fundourfuturenotgas #NoFaithInGas #AllOfThisIsUs #covidsafe

24.01.2022 Here's the week's news letter https://tinyurl.com/y6r5z943

23.01.2022 October 1 - Today is International Day of the Older Person - a day to celebrate the dignity and worth of older people, a reminder to continue developing a society for all ages, and an opportunity to challenge negative stereotypes and misconceptions about older persons and aging.Grateful for the work of aged care chaplains, and those working in hospitals and palliative care - especially in this time of COVID19 with so many vulnerable older people. A day also to celebrate the f...aithful service of 'older' Deacons and Deaconesses - some who continue in ministry way beyond retirement age, some who intentionally mentor younger Deacons and Deaconesses, and some whose ministry deserves to be remembered and celebrated.Yesterday on a national DUCA call (Diakonia Uniting Church in Australia) we were joined by 92 year old Betty Matthews who was a Deaconess prior to church union, and then became the first person to be ordained as a Deacon in the Uniting Church in Australia when the diaconate was renewed in the UCA. Since retiring, Betty’s ministry has continued as she is a long-term social justice advocate, especially in the areas of refugee rights and the rights of Indigenous people, which she has been involved within and beyond the church.https://revivemagazine.org.au/2014/02/04/betty-marks-a-milestone/Who comes to mind in your context?"God of the unknown, as age draws in on us, irresistible as the tide, make our life’s last quarter the best that there has been. As our strength ebbs, release our inner vitality, all you have taught us over the years; as our energy diminishes increase our compassion, and educate our prayer. You have made us human to share your divine life; grant us the first fruits; make our life’s last quarter the best that there has been. Amen".(Source: A New Zealand Prayer Book, pg. 747)"Prayer resources: http://pilgrimwr.unitingchurch.org.au/?p=5234

22.01.2022 Here is this week's e-news

22.01.2022 Tomorrow afternoon 3pm

21.01.2022 Solitude - hoping we can all get some of this precious gift across the weekend...

20.01.2022 On Tuesday the two Scholarship recipients from Shoalhaven High School visited the Berry Men’s Shed. This is the 7th year of the Men's Shed Scholarship Scheme, which is a joint initiative with the Berry Uniting congregation. The Scholarships have a value of $500 for each recipient and the money is to be used to assist the students in their ongoing studies. Charlotte Walker on the right is a year 12 student and Dhruvl Vihol on the left is a year 11 student. The girls were accompanied to the Shed by a member of staff. The girls were selected by school staff because they excelled in meeting the criteria laid down by the Shed. Before the presentation in front of members of the Shed they were given a tour of the Shed. Also in the photo is Shed President Phil Reid on the left and on the right, Richard Wiseman, the Shed Publicity Officer.

16.01.2022 Here's this week's e-news

15.01.2022 This week's news letter

15.01.2022 This year, RUOK Day falls on World Suicide Prevention Day. It’s okay not to be feeling okay. During these challenging times connection is key. We all need to co...mmit to having difficult conversations. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, we want you to know that today, and every day, we’re here for you. Reach out to us anytime on 13 11 14. You’re not alone. This World Suicide Prevention Day we’d like to encourage you to send a message of support, help and hope to those who may be struggling. Visit our virtual garden, plant a flower and show the power of connection. Together we can make a difference: www.outoftheshadows.org.au/southcoast

14.01.2022 #StopTheShame has been off the street for months what with the bushfire season and then COVID-19. However, we will be resuming our vigils on Friday 9th October..., 10am to 12. We will, of course, be observing COVID safe practices, including wearing masks. We have designed our own masks and these will be for sale. See you in Jelly Bean Park most Fridays and outside Fiona Phillip' office once a month. See more

13.01.2022 Here's the link to this week's e-news

13.01.2022 Here's this week's news letter

12.01.2022 This year on World Suicide Prevention Day (10 Sep) we’re hosting our Out of the Shadows event virtually. Please join us at 5:30am as we walk into the light to ...raise awareness, remember those lost to suicide and unite in a commitment to prevent further deaths by suicide. Take the pledge with us and share it with your friends. Together we can make a difference. Find out more and register on our website: lifelinesouthcoast.org.au/out-of-the-shadows If you need support, please reach out to us 24/7 on 13 11 14.

10.01.2022 If you missed last Sunday's service, here is the YouTube link https://youtu.be/wNZWNn7-JfQ

09.01.2022 'nuff said.....

08.01.2022 In concert with this week's Spirituality of Conflict lectionary resource, we offer this prayer based on Matthew 21: 23-32 as part of our ongoing series: 25-27 S...eptember God who knows our fears, God who knows our hearts: we’ve taken your world and created an endless game of winners and losers. We’ve set up a ladder that gets us nowhere but up and down. Bring us down to earth. Free us from this hierarchical nonsense, so we can see each other face to face and respond to real needs without the fear of falling. Amen. www.spirtualityofconflict.com www.corrymeela.org

07.01.2022 At the recent Annual General Meeting, BMS inducted two new Life Members, John Hudson and Peter Johnston. Tom Darby, one of the pioneers of the Shed, and its on...ly Life Member till now, recounted for the meeting some memories of the early days and John and Peter's parts in that. He then presented the new Life Members with their Certificates of Life Membership. Also during the meeting, retiring Shed President, Phil Reid, presented his President's Award to Terry Smith, in recognition of his outstanding contribution during the year. See more

06.01.2022 The video of last Sunday's service has been published on YouTube https://youtu.be/lVcjvKYJjXs

04.01.2022 Here's the link to last Sunday's service

04.01.2022 Hi Everybody - we have made a last minute decision to NOT have a physical gathering for church tomorrow due to the huge amount of rain we have had and that more is expected overnight and tomorrow. There are many roads affected and it could be not very safe on roads. We will meet on Zoom. The link can be found in the e-news John sent this morning. If you do not have our e-news or know the Zoom link then please email us (see About’ section). Keep safe and keep well

01.01.2022 Our virtual garden website is now live and blooming! We hope this garden will be a place to come together, a place for remembrance and reflection. We’d like to... encourage you to plant a flower of remembrance and send hope to those who may be struggling. Together, we can show the power of community connection and commit to being an advocate of mental health and suicide prevention. Take the pledge and join with us at: www.outoftheshadows.org.au/southcoast #OOTSsouthcoast