The next Mitcham and Hills Wellness Education Session: Reducing Financial Stress Samantha Boardman Tuesday, 11 August 2026 5pm for a 5:30pm start At Blackwood Uniting Church Take control of your finances with confidence! Budgeting expert Samantha Boardman from Spending Made … Continue reading →

7 August 2026 – Update It has been my privilege to provide pastoral care to BUC over the last couple of months. Thank you for welcoming me into your homes, sharing with me over coffee, and trusting me with your … Continue reading →

Hi Everyone, I’m delighted to be providing pastoral care 0.2FTE at BUC from next week (week of 8th June) for a couple of months. Each week in the newsletter I’ll endeavour to let you know when I’m available should you … Continue reading →

Prayers for others I prayed for peace and that night a new conflict erupted. I prayed for an end to poverty and that night a woman sleeping rough, was found dead in the parklands. I prayed for the end to … Continue reading →

Russell Grear has just received his 70 years of service medal from the CFS!! [On the 17th May 2026] What an amazing accomplishment. Russell joined the CFS when he was only 16 and achieved the State rank of Regional Commander … Continue reading →