Welcome
Wominjeka. Welcome. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. We also acknowledge our gratitude that we share this land, our sorrow for some of the costs of that sharing and our collective hope and belief that we can move to a place of equity, justice and partnership together.
Located in the Hills, committed to serving our local community. At our heart is the wisdom and teachings of Jesus which include deep listening, compassion, hospitality, justice and loving one another, especially marginalised people.
Comfortable with all faiths/denominations and gender diversity. Collaborative and intergenerational. Friendly, and understanding, exploring spirituality and contemplation, evolving, and changing. Connected to and conversing with our community, offering marginalised people a place to feel safe. Grounded in Justice, thinking outside the square.
You’re welcome to call us on (03) 9754 2177, contact us via email, follow us on Facebook, have a look around our website or come and visit us at 1566 Burwood Highway, Tecoma.
Sunday Nov 17th
This week’s Sunday Service will try and be relevant to wider issues than the Twilight Market but still be fun.
The service is also accessible via Zoom
Zoom link Meeting ID: 829 2369 7058 Pass code: 109713
Tecoma Twilight Market – This Sunday!
ETHICAL SHOPPING CAN BE CHALLENGING AND TIME CONSUMING. SO ALLOW THE TECOMA TWILIGHT ETHICAL MARKET TO MAKE THINGS MUCH SIMPLER BY HIGHLIGHTING ONLY LOCAL AND ETHICAL BUSINESSES WHO MEET ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
See the Tecoma Twilight Market website for more detail.
Picnic & Park Games – Saturday Nov 30th
Earlier in the year we had our first indoor games night – and to round out our year with the weather fining up, we will be having an outdoor games picnic in the park evening.
Think Boucce, Finska, Croquet, Badminton and Frisbee.
But also, just a chance to enjoy a lovely (hopefully) warm (fingers crossed), non-rainy (prayers appreciated) evening and share a dinner together. BYO everything. There are BBQ’s available.
Hall Hirer & Community Events
The Haven: Repair Cafe Running every week!
For the next few weeks at Haven we will be beginning to make Christmas decorations. Come and join us from 9:30am and/or stay for a free soup meal together.
A reminder too, we are offering IT assistance. If you are having any computer, phone or tablet challenges, roll up during Haven and get some help
You can pop in to Haven to grab a cuppa, sit and be, or participate in some of the craft activities that our wonderful crew supply (or bring a craft activity you are working on) and then hang around for a hearty lunch!
Runs from 9:30am – 11:30am throughout school terms.
There will also be soup served from 11:15am.
Come and join in for a feed – whether or not you are able to come to The Haven.
Treasure Shop
Call out to anyone who’s available to help out at our treasure shop between now and the end of the year. With some key volunteers taking time off and stepping down, some help for these next couple of months would be most welcome.
Why not do a short stint to see what its like – and help the shop out? The treasure shop looks for people to do full day or 3 hour stints.
Queer Dinner
First Friday night of the month from 6pm.
Please bring a plate to share,
( it’s ok if you cannot bring anything, we will have soup & rolls)
Next Meeting is Friday 1st November
For further details please contact tuc.queer.dinners@gmail.com
Contemplative Art
Tuesday 19th November, 7pm for 7.15pm Start
Tecoma Uniting Church, Meditation Room
$10/$15
Dances of Universal Peace
Sunday 24th NovemberTecoma Uniting Church.
1566 Burwood Hwy, Tecoma VIC 3160
In our sessions we sing and dance to songs from many spiritual traditions and cultures, both joyful and meditative.The dances are based on sacred scripture, poetry, chants and traditional lyrics from around the world. They are part of an international movement dedicated to Peace and Healing through music, dance, song, and community as we eat, dance and pray together.Just a curious mind and a willingness to join in and learn is all that is required. No previous experience in Singing or dancing is necessary I will teach you the words (some in foreign language), melody, and movements for the Dance.
Most Songs are only one to four lines long and repeated many times, so learning is usually quick and easy. The songs are accompanied by simple devotional movements of basic steps and gestures.Often I will provide some background history about the Song & Lyrics and encourage inclusive input from participants with knowledge, stories and inspired insights to contribute to the shared experience as we go.No special attire is required, although comfortable, loose-fitting clothing is best.
‘There are no mistakes – only variations’.
If you can walk you can dance, If you can talk you can sing
If you think you are going to do it wrong, do it strong
RSVP/Booking Essential
via return email kellie.grattidge@gmail.com
or text/call Kellie 0438881985
$10-$20 Sliding scale or by donation
you can pay cash on the day or do direct transfer
Once you RSVP/make booking
I will send you timing and details and a Health & Safety form to respond to
Please do not attend if you have flu like symptoms or if you have been a close or social contact with someone who is unwell in the week (7 days) before we meet.
Financial Contributions
If you would like to support the work of the church and it’s service to the surrounding community, you 
can do this through our Bendigo Bank account.
BSB: 633 000 & Account: 131789216 To contact us: (03) 9754 2177 or email office@tecomauc.org.au
or go to our Offerings page to use your credit/debit card.
Keep up to date with what is happening in and around the Tecoma Uniting Church and get our latest newsletter, The Tecoma Times here.