The Good Oil 2017 Young Writers’ Award, an initiative of the Good Samaritan Sisters in their 160th anniversary year, was launched recently.

Attached please find a Micah Australia Climate Change petition.  This is a combined Church initiative.  Caritas Australia is a member of Micah Australia.   The petition in Ballarat is being coordinated by Bronwen James who will receive signatures until June 30.  They will then be presented to Hon. Catherine King, MP to represent Ballarat.  Caritas resources for parishes and schools can be found on the Caritas website here. For further information on the petition please contact Bronwen, ph.0400 574 523 or email here.  Petitions to be sent to Bronwen James, c/- Ballarat Central Uniting Church, 103 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat Vic. 3350.  

Information on a recent meeting.

Take the time to read and reflect on Sunday’s Gospel.

National Volunteer Week, held last week, is an annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of our nation’s volunteers.  

Mass will be held celebrating Bishop’s 30th Anniversary of Episcopal Ordination.

“Reconciliation - The Love of Christ Compels Us”