Reuniting Through a BUV RAALS Loan
On June 5, Myanmar refugee Esera Maung was excited to welcome to Australia her cousin, cousin’s husband and three nieces, having been able to access a micro loan from the BUV’s Refugee Airfare and Assistance Loan Scheme (RAALS). “I would like to thank BUV for this amazing support in such a difficult time and we […]
Sharing stories to build community connection
Maldon Baptist Church have harnessed the simple power of sharing stories as part of a programme to build connection with their local community. In 2024, the church started Saturday morning Men’s Breakfasts and Women’s Coffee Mornings, 3 or 4 times a year. Christians from different fields are invited to share their story, including their everyday […]
Fourth Bike Ride Against Homelessness
They persevered through crosswinds, heavy traffic areas, gravel rash and of course aching muscles, and now the MADRIDE team have navigated the fourth segment of their trek around Australia in support of MADCOW, (Make A Difference, Change Our World), an organisation of Bendigo Baptist Church which provides services to make a positive difference in the […]
Welcoming the Stranger
“As followers of Jesus we’re called to care for the vulnerable, displaced, forgotten – and I saw that (this) was a practical and powerful way to live that out.” – this is the conviction of the new refugee support group which began this year at NewHope Baptist Church. The group is part of CRISP, or […]
A New Building with Love as the Foundation
Amid showers of praise and gratefulness to God, the Earthen Vessels Church (EVC) held their very first service at their new meeting place at the former South Yarra Community Baptist Church (SYCBC) buildings on June 1st. Facilitated by the BUV Support Hub, the two churches partnered in the move, as SYCBC now meets solely online […]
Helping the Homeless with MADCOW
Matt Parkinson is in awe of what has been accomplished and how God has blessed the organisation he leads, MADCOW, a registered charity connected with Bendigo Baptist Church that will soon open a purpose-fitted facility to further extend their work to help combat homelessness. MADCOW stands for Make A Difference, Change Our World –the organisation […]
Rokeby and Ash’s New Partnership Sees Growth
What do you do when you’ve heard God’s call but everyone else thinks you’re crazy? (Well, to be fair they are remembering you have 6 kids to care for, and also a penchant for jumping out of your comfort zone…) But if it really is God’s call, you trust God, pray, and step out in […]
Four services team up for Alpha
As churches around Australia joined Alpha’s Mission 25 focus from May to July, around 150 people converged at Templestowe Baptist Church (TBC) to participate in the course, drawing together the diverse ages and languages of the church. Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that explore life, faith and meaning. TBC’s regular services cater for […]
Catalyst Winter Appeal Delivers Warmth Across Two Communities
List Item #1 List Item #2 Catalyst Baptist Church is celebrating the success of its 2025 Catalyst Winter Warm-Up campaign, which saw 283 winter coats, jackets and warm clothing items donated to support individuals and families doing it tough in their local communities of Werribee and Bacchus Marsh. With cold weather settling in, this year’s […]