BUV Together – Our Stories
Together highlights some of the Stories from within the BUV. God is doing some amazing things in Victoria and we think these stories should be celebrated!
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Counting one’s blessings
Rev Dr Ner Dah of the Westgate Karen Baptist Community Church reflects on five things he is grateful for during the lockdown period.
Whitley College’s Two New Appointments
Whitley’s two new appointments, Rev Carolyn Francis and Dr Megan Turton bring a wealth of experience, passion and excitement to the students at Whitley College as they respectively take on lecturer roles in Baptist Identity and History and the Hebrew Bible and language.
A glimpse into the Norlane Faith Community
TJ and his family were called to be part of the Norlane Faith Community. From morning contemplation to weekend bible studies, community meals to neighbourhood cooperatives, TJ reflects on all the encouraging ways that the followers of Christ in Norlane express their faith with each other in the place they call home.
No Going Back
At the South Yarra Community Baptist Church, moving worship and congregational life online during lockdown proved so successful that even with the ending of lockdowns, the church has decided to remain online got its worship gatherings’.
Feast of Stories and Sumptuous Fare
The Social Foundry’s Feast of Stories connects neighbours, customers, friends and family together over a cooked meal all the while being enlightened with stories from local voices within the community.
Justice and Advocacy Week Reflections
Many Baptist churches all across Victoria joined together to celebrate Justice & Advocacy Week. Read on for some reflections and stories from those who participated!
From retired Navy chaplain to local church pastor
Retiring as a Royal Australian Navy chaplain to serve at his local church, Pastor Duncan Besci is excited for what God has in store for him and the faith community at Beaconsfield Baptist Church.
Paying it forward
NewHope Baptist Church’s Middle Ground Cafe introduces a Pay-It-Forward scheme to bless others with a cup of coffee! Little things make a big difference.
An Unexpected Gift
Lacking in funds needed to hire a Children’s Worker, Gateway Church of Christ spreads the love and generosity by gifting Naringal Baptist Church with $2000!