Updates

Avril on leave in June and July

Posted on May 31, 2026 by northbal

Avril will be taking long-overdue Annual Leave in June and July 2026, and services at NBUC will be taken by Rev. Dr Margaret Mayman.

Margaret grew up in a regional area of Aotearoa-New Zealand’s South Island, where she was part of a caring Presbyterian church-attending family with a strong ethic of community service. She married her wife, Clare, when both were Presbyterian ministers in 2013, the year that marriage equality became legal in New Zealand. She and Clare then moved to Australia, and Margaret has been minister at Pitt Street Uniting Church in Sydney and St Michael’s Uniting Church in Melbourne.

The Elders will provide pastoral care while Avril is away. Avril’s first Sunday back will be 2 August 2026.

Pentecost Service (24 May) at Koonung Heights

Posted on May 21, 2026 by northbal

The Pentecost Service on 24 May 2026 will be held at Koonung Heights Uniting Church, corner of Belmore and Winfield Roads, Balwyn East.

We will share lunch together after the service, and if you would like to contribute please bring a plate. At KHUC A-J surnames bring dessert/slices/fruit and K-Z surnames bring savoury or sandwiches.

Deborah Lancaster leading the service on 17 May

Posted on May 10, 2026 by northbal

On 17 May 2026, we will welcome Deborah Lancaster to lead the service. Deb says, “I’m currently studying theology at Pilgrim Theological College and I’m also in a Period of Discernment, testing whether I have a call to ordained ministry. I’m very grateful for this opportunity to share in worship with you this morning. Thank you.”

Meet the Kooyong Candidate

Posted on March 11, 2022 by northbal

SUN. 27th MAR – 2022 is a federal election year, and the team that brought you ‘Mind, Body, Spirit’ has decided this year to organize ‘Meet the Candidate’ events. The forum will start at 1 pm. The candidates have been invited to come separately; to speak for half-an-hour; and then to take questions for another half-an-hour.

On the second of these forums on Sunday, March 27, our guest speaker is the Greens Candidate, Piers Mitchem. 

Bons Ventos Baroque concert

Posted on February 17, 2022 by northbal

SUN. 13th MAR at 5pm-6:30pm – Come along to “Music from Versailles as played for the Court of the Sun King”. Featuring 17th century pieces played on baroque instruments. Donations will be taken up for a particular cause (more to come).

Communion Service

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Sunday 6 Mar, 2022 at 2pm

We have an afternoon Communion Service at 2 pm on the first Sunday of every month from February to December. This is a repeat of the 10 am Communion Service for those unable to attend in the morning and everyone is welcome.

Meet the Candidate

Posted on January 28, 2022 by northbal

SUN. 27th FEB – 2022 is a federal election year, and the team that brought you ‘Mind, Body, Spirit’ has decided this year to organize ‘Meet the Candidate’ events. The plan is that these will be held on Sunday afternoons, with a light lunch starting at 12 noon, and then the forum at 1 pm. The candidates have been invited to come separately; to speak for half-an-hour; and then to take questions for another half-an-hour.

On the first of these on Sunday, February 27, our guest speaker is the Independent Candidate, Dr Monique Ryan. 

Communion Service

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Sunday 6 Feb, 2022 at 2pm

We have an afternoon Communion Service at 2 pm on the first Sunday of every month from February to December. This is a repeat of the 10 am Communion Service for those unable to attend in the morning and everyone is welcome.

2021 CHRISTMAS SERVICES

Posted on December 14, 2021 by northbal

?Christmas Eve, Friday 24 December at 5pm – A service of readings, carols, prayers, reflection, and an on-the-spot Nativity

?Christmas Day, Saturday 25 December at 9am – Family Worship Service

Please be reminded that double vaccination is required for those eligible in order to attend worship. We hope to see you there!