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Sing for Your Dumpling: Where the Rain Couldn’t Stop the Song
All weekend a deep, low-pressure system had been pressing inexorably across from the south-east, pushing what slim spring warmth there was upwards, into the chilly ether, until it exploded back to earth in sudden thunder and rain. The weather was not ideal for karaoke, but it did not stop the music at the inaugural Sing for your Dumpling event, held at the Buninyong Uniting Church Community Hall on Sunday, 26 October 2025. Forty determined souls, jittering with pre-performan

Andrew Sutherland
Oct 312 min read
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Blessed Be the Paw: My Unexpected Day at Church
I’ve seen things across the span of my nine lives you people couldn’t imagine. Dust motes colliding in a sun beam, shot from high, in the laundry, as I pooped. I have dreamt of the evisceration of birds and purred as you stroked my fur. I have watched the wind from within the living room window for hours, pausing infrequently to lick my paw. But I had never been blessed before. This changed recently when myself and an assortment of other creatures attended the annual blessing

Andrew Sutherland
Oct 173 min read
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Mind-Body Wisdom: A Day of Creative Flow
Gathering for a day of gentle movement, reflection, and connection. Sometimes we all need a gentle pause , a chance to stretch, breathe,...
cathysutherland061
Aug 311 min read
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Looking for a place to connect?
At Ballarat South Uniting Church , everyone  is welcome, no matter your background, beliefs, age, or stage in life. We celebrate diversity, encourage questions, and build community on respect, care, and kindness. Whether you’re exploring faith, looking for connection, or simply seeking a safe and friendly space to be yourself, you’ll find an open door and a warm smile here. What to Expect on a Sunday When you arrive at Ballarat South Uniting Church, you will be greeted by o
cathysutherland061
Aug 33 min read
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