Families, Youth &/or Young Adults
Dec 28, 2025
MUC@10
Combining the whole congregation on the fifth Sunday when it occurs and on special occasions. 28-Dec Christmas 2: Jesus the Refugee MUC@10 Auditorium (Labyrinth) Rev Dr Con Apokis 4 Jan Epiphany MUC@10 Redgum Cafe Rev Alison Sampson 11-Jan Something worth preserving and Persevering for MUC@10 Redgum Cafe Rev Dr Con Apokis 18-Jan Something worth leaving behind MUC@10 Redgum Cafe Rev Dr Con Apokis 25-Jan Day of Mourning – Something worth apologising for MUC@10 Chapel Rev Alison Sampson
Jan 25, 2026
Day of Mourning Service
In 1940, Aboriginal Christian leader William Cooper asked the church to set aside the Sunday before January 26th as a day of Christian solidarity calling for full citizenship rights to be granted to Aboriginal peoples. Citizenship was finally granted in 1967. However, the ongoing impacts of dispossession are still very real. Therefore, in the spirit of the One who speaks truth, loves justice and draws all things into communion, in recent years churches have reclaimed this day to acknowledge the…
Jan 28, 2026
Social Justice Action Group
The Group meets to promote social justice issues in our church and wider community. We aim to raise awareness and encourage actions in issues such as indigenous rights and reconciliation, asylum seekers and refugees, climate change and environment, gambling, overseas aid, homelessness and affordable housing. Contact Bill on 03 9846 2012; info@manninghamuc.org
Feb 1, 2026
Family@10 (Worship)
Family@10 is a modern worship service which is informal and relaxed, singing contemporary songs accompanied by a band. Worship teams led by a minister plan and lead the worship. Sometimes there are discussions. This service takes place in The Auditorium. There are a number of families attending and there is a program for children, Kids Church, which runs alongside the worship. This service also takes place each Sunday at 10.00am. Holy Communion is held monthly generally on the fourth Sunday…
Feb 1, 2026
KidsChurch (worship)
KidsChurch focuses on developing young people into faithful and community minded adults. During the Family@10 service they meet together to play games, make crafts, sing songs and explore what it means to be a follower of Jesus. Young people begin worship with their families at 10am and then leave the auditorium part way through the service. They then rejoin the adults for shared morning tea and community time at the conclusion of the service. The young people are grouped according…
Feb 2, 2026
Playgroup
Mondays Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays during school terms “It has been invaluable to us and I’m sure many people would benefit from coming along”. Kate Playgroup is for Pre-school children from 0 – 5 yrs and their parents, grandparents and carers. It provides opportunities for carers to share and engage with their child(ren) through play. Our indoor play area has many things for kids such as a climbing frame, puzzles, a home corner, dress-ups, puppets, trains, cars, duplo etc. There…
Feb 12, 2026
Heidelberg Theatre Company –
Love, Loss, and What I Wore
Get your tickets for a fantastic evening of entertainment at the Heidelberg Theatre Company’s production of Love, Loss, and What I Wore on Thursday 12th February at 8 pm (36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna). Love, Loss, and What I Wore is a heartfelt celebration of women’s lives told through the clothes that made them who they are. From prom dresses to purses, this bittersweet play uses fashion as a thread to explore love, loss, heartbreak, and resilience. A cast of women…
Feb 21, 2026
Young Families: Dinner & Young Families: Games
You’re invited to connect and gather with other Young Families Meeting on the third Saturday of each month at Manningham Uniting Church & Community Centre, 109 Wood St, Templestowe for alternate dinner or games. Young Families: DinnerThe ‘even months’ (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct), families are asked to bring food to share a meal (with no nuts) – no cost. Young Families: GamesThe ‘odd months’ (Mar, May, Jul, Sept, Nov) are game nights and takeaway dinner – $10 per person. For…
Feb 23, 2026
MUC Knitters
Ladies with a common interest in knitting come together to create warm garments and soft toys for newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers and enjoy afternoon tea together. This will be a time to share what you have been knitting and to hear about a new opportunity to help Aboriginal people in palliative care. Everyone is welcome to attend, knitter or not! Can’t attend, but are a keen knitter? Or have an abundance of wool? Feel free to download the…