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Ringwood Uniting Church

Locality: Ringwood, Victoria

Phone: 98706033

Address: 30 Station Street 3134 Ringwood, VIC, Australia

Website: http://ringwood.unitingchurch.org.au

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25.01.2022 On World Refugee Day we remember with deep compassion the 80 million forcibly displaced people and 26 million refugees across our world. We honour their plight ...and acknowledge the strength, courage, and contributions of those who have had no option but to seek safety from conflict and persecution. We remember the biblical witness to the God who is on the side of the vulnerable and exiled, and the call to welcome the stranger as we seek to always become a more welcoming and compassionate nation. Read here Shelter from the Storm, the Uniting Church statement on asylum seeker and refugee policy: http://bit.ly/shelterfromstorm Explore the World Refugee Week website for resources and ways to get involved: https://www.refugeeweek.org.au/

25.01.2022 A Maundy Thursday storytelling and blessing.

25.01.2022 A letter to the Ringwood UC congregation from Rev Lucas Taylor. Greeting friends, In the last weeks and days the Coronavirus pandemic has caused increasing uncertainty and anxiety in our community. Yesterday the Australian Federal government flagged upcoming limits on large social gatherings. It is reasonable to project that such measures may increase in the future and given that gathering together in worship is part of the vital life of our faith and witness I write to you n...Continue reading

25.01.2022 The people of Ringwood Unitng Church live and meet together on Wurundjeri land. On this anniversary of invasion, dispossession and grief we acknowledge the pain and trauma experienced by First People and we recommit ourselves to the ongoing work of reconciliation. We will listen first and work to change our hearts towards justice and compassion. The best of Australia that we celebrate is our compassion.

24.01.2022 Yesterday Pastors, Advocates, Celebrities and a whole lot of amazing Aussies, 'masked up' and joined us to support End COVID For All. Here's what happened!

23.01.2022 With our communal sacred space closed for the time being, many people are trying to create something at home. So we thought we would ask people with some insight and experience in this, how they did it. Today Kathy Clarkson shares her wisdom.

22.01.2022 Can you sew? While it is now mandatory for metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire residents to wear a face mask when outside their home, many marginalised a...nd vulnerable people in our community are having trouble accessing them. Uniting Vic.Tas and Uniting AgeWell are calling for volunteers to sew reusable, fabric face masks to be distributed to those most in need. If youd like to participate, click the link below or call 1800 668 426. See more

21.01.2022 This morning we gathered as a church family for the last time face to face for the foreseeable future. It was beautiful and important. But it was extremely difficult not to be able to throw our arms around each other in solidarity and support. I saw deep sadness and deep appreciation of just what this family means to each other. Be gentle with each other and yourselves. We will continue to be the church, just in different ways.... Stay in touch. Lucas T. See more

21.01.2022 2020 has been a rough year... most of all for those who have least. This Christmas, give gifts that fight poverty and help build a world where no one has to go without: www.everythingincommon.com.au

21.01.2022 A live conversation to update arrangements

20.01.2022 General Secretary Mark Lawrence and Moderator Denise Liersch have written to all congregations in Victoria and Tasmania to advise that Synod will follow the Fed...eral Government's decree that places of worship temporarily close. "The Church will follow this advice, as is required, in the interests of the safety and protection of the wider community against the spread of the COVID-19 virus." Find the full text of their letter below: See more

20.01.2022 Today is National Sorry Day - a day to acknowledge and recognise members of the Stolen Generations. UCA President Dr Deidre Palmer says, "As the Uniting Church,... we are truly sorry for the ways we have contributed to the trauma and loss experienced by the First Peoples of this land, and to the wounding and scarring of our life together. "The evidence of our sorry needs to be seen in our actions in our truth telling, in our advocacy for justice for First Peoples, in our deepening of relationships between First and Second Peoples and our shaping of new communities of mutuality, equity, dignity, respect and healing." Read the full reflection: https://uniting.church/national-sorry-day/ One thing you can do today to mark Sorry Day is to record your own 30-second video answering the questions: What does Sorry Day mean to you? What does it mean to be sorry? Upload your video here: https://www.messenger.com/t/PilgrimTheologicalCollege Read more here: https://www.facebook.com/PilgrimTheologicalCollege/posts/2723201557924635 #NRW2020 #Inthistogether

19.01.2022 Many Christians were appalled by US President Donald Trump brandishing a Bible in front of a church after protesters and clergy were forced away by police to st...age the shot. However, Robyn Whitaker reminds us that: "Co-opting Christianity in the service of power is almost as old as Christianity itself." See more

18.01.2022 Animated reflection on the anniversary of the Uniting Church in Australia - June 21st 2020.

18.01.2022 We still have work to do.

18.01.2022 The Ringwood Repair Cafe event due to take place this coming Saturday 21 March has been cancelled. We all need to take responsible action to protect the most vulnerable in our community.The Ringwood Repair Cafe event due to take place this coming Saturday 21 March has been cancelled. We all need to take responsible action to protect the most vulnerable in our community.

17.01.2022 One week on from the tragic explosion in Beirut, Rev Gaby Kobrossi, Chairperson of the Uniting Church's Middle East National Conference, shares this prayer. Please continue to hold the people of Lebanon in your prayers. #prayforlebanon

16.01.2022 A reminder that we are meeting for a Good Friday service virtually with the wider Maroondah Uniting Churches via a web meeting hosted on the North Ringwood UC's website. Go to nruc.org.au and click the "watch" button on the front page.

15.01.2022 Uniting Church members are urged to join other faith groups from Melbourne in an interfaith Vigil for India next Tuesday (May 11). Synod of Victoria and Tasmani...a Moderator Denise Liersch encourages all Uniting Church community members to show their solidarity with those in India, and with their family members in Australia, who have been impacted so significantly by the COVID-19 crisis. Uniting Church members are invited to join Tuesday’s vigil between 5pm and 5.45pm via Zoom at tiny.cc/vigilforindia and light a candle, while donations can also be made through UnitingWorld at https://unitingworld.org.au/india-covid-19-crisis/ to support the work of our partners in the Church of North India. See more

14.01.2022 Ringwood Uniting Church will be offering public worship at it's Station Street site on Christmas Day (Friday 25th December) commencing at 9.30am. Preregistration is preferred due to Covid restrictions - you can register using the link here https://forms.gle/LhtdKQTVenZ4kSX98 If you are unable or unwilling to attend in person but would like to be sent a link to an online recording following the service, please contact the Church Office.

13.01.2022 We welcome the exciting news that the UN treaty banning nuclear weapons has now reached the 50 ratifications it needs to enter into force. In 90 days it will be... binding international law. The Uniting Church has long called for an end to nuclear weapons. UCA President Dr Deidre Palmer welcomed the announcement and called on the Australian Government to sign and ratify the treaty without delay. Congratulations to every nation that has joined the #nuclearban treaty. Once in force, this will put Australia out-of-step with international law. It is time Australia signed onto the treaty without delay.

13.01.2022 This week in #NAIDOC2020 we celebrate the gifts of the First Peoples in our Church. In this video, Rhanee Jane Tsetsakos shares some of her life and journey as... part of the recent President's Conference webinar, Called by God. Rhanee offers a beautiful reflection on the Holy Spirit, known in the Adnythamathanh language as 'Arrawatanha'. Rhanee shares that for Adnythamathanh people returning to country is a much needed tradition to keep the Spirit alive within their life. #alwayswasalwayswillbe https://vimeo.com/476997901

13.01.2022 Want to stay in touch? At 4pm this afternoon Lucas will go live on Facebook to offer some updates on how we are adapting to the current circumstances and answer any questions you might have. Jump on at 4pm or you can watch the video after the live broadcast.

13.01.2022 Assembly President Dr Deidre Palmer has recorded a Pastoral message to all those in distress at the continuing #COVID19 pandemic. Reflecting on Christs words f...rom Matthews Gospel "Take heart, it is I, do not be afraid". (Matt 14:27), Dr Palmer reminds us that Christ comes to us in our suffering and pain, and offers comfort and compassion. See more

12.01.2022 Seven Days of Solidarity is here! Lift up your eyes with us and get ready to celebrate our global neighbours

11.01.2022 Today begins #16Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. UCA President Dr Deidre Palmer offers this message. We invite you to join us each day in prayer ...for a world where all women and girls are free from violence. Dr Palmer offers this prayer for Day 1. Gracious and compassionate God, Be with all those who are living in situations of violence and abuse. Be with those whose homes are not safe places, who live in fear and pain. May they find spaces of shelter and support, that offer healing, safety, and strength. We give you thanks for all those agencies, workers, congregations, friends and family, who walk alongside women and children who experience violence. Sustain them in your hope and guide them with your wisdom. Give us strength and courage as your Church to create relationships and communities of mutuality, respect and equality, where children and women can flourish, and all of us can grow into our fullest humanity. In the name of Christ, our Liberator Amen.

11.01.2022 Weve got some home learning students on work experience here this week packing envelopes for our Home Church paper liturgies. If youd like to be added to the distribution list contact the church office.

11.01.2022 Are you wanting to pay your respects this Anzac Day but unsure how? Visit the Uniting Church in Australia Facebook page from 9am on Saturday to view a special p...re-recorded service led by Senior Defence Force Chaplain Rev Charles Vesely. Assembly have also compiled a list of resources and other online services below to help you remember and honour this Saturday. See more

10.01.2022 This Good Friday we join with Christians around the world. Not in vast cathedrals, in congregations, or even our own church building but in our own homes, in ho...spital beds, or in quiet corners. We join with Christians through the ages since that first Good Friday We join the women and men gathered around the cross. We grieve pain We mourn death And we wait. See more

09.01.2022 Messy Church is going on a global day/night adventure, beginning 4pm on May 21, and the UCs Banyule Network has been invited to take part. Rev Sandy Brodine wi...ll be representing Melbourne from 4am on May 22 for an hour-long session (please note the times on the program below are UK Summer Time). To join in the fun or, afterwards, see what you missed, go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJCr5O7LrU3jPc_lmTFhOg See more

07.01.2022 We are so saddened by the reports and images from our partners in both East and West Timor overnight, as a tropical depression has led to severe flooding, lands...lides and many deaths. We support many of the communities they work in that have been directly impacted. We’ll keep you updated with more detail in the coming days. Timor Leste Embassy Canberra

07.01.2022 This coming Sunday Rev Salesi Faupula from Canterbury Balwyn Road Uniting Church in Melbourne will lead what will be the final Assembly Australia-wide worship for the time being. Follow live from 10am AEST

07.01.2022 Looking for some spiritual & physical nourishment this Advent season? Our local community Advent Walk might be just what you're looking for! Self-paced, alone or together with others. You'll need the resource (link below) and an internet connected mobile device. BYO mask, hat and drink bottle. https://ringwood.unitingchurch.org.au//RUC-Advent-Walk-202

06.01.2022 Peace to you this Christmas from our President Dr Deidre Palmer.

05.01.2022 A reminder that you can log on to the Ringwood Uniting Church Facebook group and join us for a live stream of our prayer candle. Send us a message or chat with us live with your prayer requests and we will light a taper candle for your prayer. Join us between 9.30-10am Sunday morning.

05.01.2022 "Jesus is my vaccine." COVID-19 has much of the world in lockdown, but dangerous ideas and theologies are getting WAY out there. Our church partners are working to curb it and keep their communities safe.

04.01.2022 We wish our Muslim friends in Australia, and those across the world, a blessed and holy Ramadan! We thank you for the deep faith and commitment modelled in your... fasting, your generous hospitality, and your kindness to others. Ramadan Mubarak! We look forward to sharing together in the Building Harmony Iftar Dinner next month, as a sign of our friendship and solidarity.

02.01.2022 At Ringwood Uniting Church we are working at developing a way to encourage people to engage in dialogue together, over the phone or over the kitchen table. During this time of lockdown we will be offering video, such as the one in the link below, liturgy in written words to inspire and share and input and reflections from throughout our community. If you are interested in sharing a prayer/reading/reflection of some kind, please email me, try to keep the video to around 5 minutes. The liturgy format is simple, prayer to gather thoughts and create a sacred moment, reading to ground us in our history of story, and reflection to unpack something of the reading that speaks to this moment and tomorrow.

02.01.2022 Gracious God, On this Anzac Day, we bring before you all those who have and continue to serve in our Defence Forces. We remember and give thanks for their servi...ce to our country. We pray for all those who suffer in war and continue to suffer from the trauma of war. We pray for comfort in their grief. We pray for supportive communities to journey with them in their struggles, healing and recovery. We give thanks for all our Defence Force chaplains. We thank you for their response to your call to offer spiritual leadership and pastoral care to Defence Force personnel and their families. We pray for all those who are negotiating for peace in situations of war and conflict throughout our world. Bless them with wisdom, strength and resolve to find ways we can live together in harmony and respect for one another. We pray that we might be bearers of your peace. Through Christ, who is our Peace, we pray. Amen. - Dr Deidre Palmer, Uniting Church President

01.01.2022 An online worship opportunity this Sunday morning.

01.01.2022 The October edition of Crosslight is now available in an easy-to-access, reader-friendly digital flipbook. It features an array of engaging stories including ...an in-depth look at how the extended lockdowns in Victoria have impacted on some precious, once-in-a-lifetime moments for young people. See more

01.01.2022 A reminder - if you wish to participate in our live stream prayer candle lighting then you need to join the closed Ringwood Uniting Church group. For privacy reasons we will not stream it onto this public page, but rather into the group. Join the group to participate.