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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Death and Loss in the Karen Community
Anglo-Australian Christians often assume that migrant Christians need to learn from them how to do church in Australia. However after experiencing the overwhelming companionship and support of the Karen community, I believe that Anglo-Australian Christians have a lot to learn from migrant and refugee Christians about how to be church.
Fashion Industry Report Highlights Progress Five Years From Rana Plaza
Five years since the Rana Plaza tragedy that claimed the lives of more than 1,000 garment workers, an industry-leading research report launched today reveals the fashion industry may finally be making headway in protecting workers.
A Cafe Created to Serve and Love
Christian Community Church Morwell, earlier this month celebrated the exciting opening of their new St Peter’s Cafe.
Visit a Mosque!
by Martin West
Like Peter you are getting an invitation you might want to say No to, an invitation to follow the Holy Spirit outside your comfort zone.
Visiting scholar stimulates discussion on culture, ethnicity and race
“Australia is a multicultural nation, and has among the highest proportions of multicultural local churches in the world”
BUV @ SURRENDER 18
The BUV hosted a marquee where we shared stories of mission, justice, and faithfulness with hundreds of conference attendees.
Upwey Baptist Partnering for the Local Community
Since November 2015 Upwey Baptist Church have been working with Foothills Community Care to provide support for those doing it tough in the hills. Together they provide a free, two course weekly dinner and a Community Casseroles program that provides free meals.
Vine Baptist Church New Hurstbridge Campus
As the Vine Baptist Church (formerly Eltham Baptist) have started a new campus in Hurstbridge the process of launching and developing the new community has created many opportunities to take steps of faith.
BFS and Torquay Christian Fellowship
The story of how Baptist Financial Services helped Torquay Christian Fellowship redevelop their site, including the building of an early childhood centre.
Women Leaders Baptist World Aid
In January, I was privileged to host the third annual Baptist World Aid Women in Leadership trip. This year, the trip took us to Bangladesh and was attended by eight incredible leaders of Australian Christian women.