Welcome to the website of Mulgrave Uniting Church. Here you can learn about who we are, where we are and what we do. Our website includes a brief history of the church, information about our regular activities, our contact details and some photos.
About us
At Mulgrave Uniting Church, we strive to pursue our life-giving themes of:
· worship which is faithful to God’s word;
· giving and receiving of pastoral care;
· outreach which expresses faithful discipleship linking word and deed;
· growing in faith and understanding; and
· responsible stewardship of all resources.
Minister
Our minister is Rev Kharis Abadani who commenced with us in July 2019.
Kharis is the daughter of Rev Benjamin Susilo, who was minister to the Indonesian-speaking congregation when it was based at Mulgrave, before relocating to the St Andrews Uniting Church site at Gardiner.
She previously served in the Mitchell River Parish (Bairnsdale and Paynesville Uniting Church congregations) and ministered to people from diverse Christian backgrounds, to migrant workers and also to people suffering from mental illness. In 2016 -17 she was Vice-Chairperson of the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania Intercultural Reference Forum.
As well as leading worship and proclaiming the Gospel, Kharis’ gifts and priorities include pastoral care and visiting, training and supporting lay leaders, developing cross-cultural relationships and using her musical talents. She is fluent in English, Indonesian and Indonesian dialect Javanese, as well as conversational Japanese.
Worship Services
We meet for worship each Sunday at 9.00am and have holy communion on the second Sunday of each month.
Special services are held at other times as advertised.
You are most welcome to join us!
News
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Christmas Eve Service: Tuesday 24 December 2024, Carols Service at 7pm, Supper served after the Service
Christmas Day Service: Wednesday 25 December 2024, Worship Service at 9am
EASTER SERVICES
Good Friday: Friday 18 April 2025, worship service at 9.00am
Easter Day: Sunday 20 April 2025, communion service at 9.00am. Our special offering for April will support LentEvent Uniting World appeal.
Secondhand Book Shop – OPEN WEDNESDAY
In our church building we have a “book shop” where we sell good secondhand books at very reasonable prices. Our stock includes novels, a broad range of non-fiction works and children’s books.
All income from the book shop boosts our congregation’s outreach giving.
The book shop is open each Wednesday (February – December) between 10am and 12 noon – all welcome.
Any phone enquiries during that time slot can be made on 9560 0469. To enquire at other times, please phone Beryl on 9546 0352.
Social Groups
Good Neighbour Club – Held on Wednesday
Good Neighbour Club meets between 1030 and 200pm on a Wednesday. We bring our own lunch and morning tea is provided. We play games, talk a lot and laugh. All are welcome.
Line Dancing Group – Held on Tuesday
Line dancing continues to be a very valuable social group. Most weeks there are 10 ladies but more are welcome. Held between 1030am and 12 noon on Tuesdays. There is always lots of giggling, chatting and friendship in general. Very therapeutic and supportive atmosphere for everyone. Funds from the group have been distributed to many of the Special Offerings during the year.