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If you ever want to see a room full of adults suddenly look unsure, just ask them this: “Where in the Bible does it say Mary rode a donkey while she was heavily pregnant…?” The silence was golden. And then the laughter began. That set the tone for our Agape Service & Family Play, warm, curious, and just the right amount of cheeky. Rev. Marcia led us gently into the first Sunday of Advent. Sylvia lit the candle, and for a brief, beautiful moment the room felt still, a quiet br

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

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

Gathering for a day of gentle movement, reflection, and connection. Sometimes we all need a gentle pause , a chance to stretch, breathe,...

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