Encounter God, encounter one another, encounter the tradition.
Here at Northcote Uniting Church we are pursuing these three encounters to build life-giving, generously orthodox, Christian spiritual community. What does it mean to be Jesus’ people in this time and place?
We are an open and affirming church.
Regular Spiritual Community
Tuesday Gathering: Every Tuesday, we gather at 7-9:15 pm . We talk, we eat and drink, we pray, we study the Bible together. We are affirming, life-transforming, Spiritual community for one another, seeking to be a blessing in and to Northcote, devoted to the question of what the Gospel means in our context. On the third Tuesday we have a shared meal together, followed by communion.
Taizé Prayer: On the first Saturday of the month (except January) we host a Taizé prayer. Singing. Silence. Pizza . And often trombones! Taizé is an ecumenical community in eastern France, where thousands of young people gather every year. It has developed a unique way of worshipping & praying together. You can read more about it here.
The Choir and The Evensong Initiative:
The choir is currently on its Easter break and will resume 23/4 at 7:30
Our choir practices every Wednesday during term times at 7:30pm. No experience required, all levels welcome! Four times a year, we will drink deep from the wells of Christian Spirituality with our Evensong service.
Rev. Alister, our minister, has a blog. It will help to explain the sort of place we are.
You may also enjoy our current series Back to Basics.
Chalice
What happened to Chalice, you might ask? Since a new congregation has re-planted the church, we felt that a new name was required to explain who we are and what we are about. So, we have retired the name Chalice and opted for Northcote Uniting Church.
Structural Damage to the Church Building
As of Friday 28/4/23 the main part of the church building is closed due to structural problems. The hall is still in use, as are the office and the toilet in the church. You can read more about it here.
Keep in the Loop
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Featured Events
Join us as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, the event which completely overturns our understanding of the world in general and God in particular.
Upcoming Regular Events at Northcote Uniting Church
Transformative, engaged community every Tuesday. Deconstruct and reconstruct your faith with us!
“On the night Jesus was betrayed….” we join with Jesus and the community which he loved and continues to love to mark Holy Week. Usually this happens on Thursday, but as we meet on Tuesdays, we will tinker slightly with the tradition
Join us as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, the event which completely overturns our understanding of the world in general and God in particular.
Transformative, engaged community every Tuesday. Deconstruct and reconstruct your faith with us!
Everyone has something worthwhile to say. Bring something to share which has made you laugh or cry or otherwise think about God over the last few weeks.
Transformative, engaged community every Tuesday. Deconstruct and reconstruct your faith with us!
Transformative, engaged community every Tuesday. Deconstruct and reconstruct your faith with us!
No matter if we are full or peace or chaotic, joyous or in despair, God can meet with us.
This is our regular monthly Eucharist (aka Communion or The Lord’s Supper)