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  • Introducing the Gospel of Luke

    The Gospel of Luke is the third of the so-called Synoptic Gospels in our Bible that each tell the story of Jesus from a similar perspective (viz. Matthew, Mark and Luke). Unlike the other Gospel writers, however, Luke does not finish his story with the resurrection of Jesus but continues the story for another generation, telling how the followers of Jesus took his message from Jerusalem to the heart of the Greco-Roman world in Rome. We know the second part of Luke’s story as the book of Acts (or The Acts of the Apostles). Together Luke and Acts make up around 20% of our New Testament.

    Some of the best known parts of the Jesus story are unique to Luke – including the Christmas story, the parable of the Good Samaritan, the parable of the Prodigal Son, the story of Pentecost and Paul’s dramatic encounter with Jesus on the Damascus road. Luke’s presentation of the Jesus story is also unique in that he is most likely the only NT writer who is not a Jew.

    Here are a few notes on understanding Luke's Gospel.


    Click to download: 19 downloads
    Introducing-the-Gospel-of-Luke.pdf – 595 KB
  • Introducing the Gospel of Mark

    This year the Lectionary focuses on the Gospel of Mark, which is the shortest and first written of the Gospels. To help get you acquainted with some of the background, style and features of Mark please download this introduction.

    Leading up to and including Easter this year we will be preaching through the whole book of Mark in narrative order. The dates and themes of the passages to be explored is as follows:

    Date Reading Theme
    10 Jan Mk 1:4-13 The baptism of Jesus
    17 Jan Mk 1:14-20 The good news … and the shape of Jesus’ ministry
    31 Jan Mk 1:21-45 A day in the life of Jesus
    7 Feb Mk 2:1-3:6 First signs of conflict and opposition
    14 Feb Mk 3:7-35 The renewed people of God
    21 Feb Mk 4:1-6:6 Jesus and the kingdom of God
    28 Feb Mk 6:7-56 Jesus’ ministry expands
    7 Mar Mk 7:1-8:21 Jesus in Gentile territory
    14 Mar Mk 8:22-9:29 Jesus the Messiah who must suffer and die
    21 Mar Mk 9:30-10:52 The cost of discipleship
    28 Mar Mk 11:1-33 Jesus enters Jerusalem
    2 Apr Mk 14:53-15:47 The passion and death of Jesus
    4 Apr Mk 16:1-8 The empty tomb … what now?

    Click to download: 64 downloads
    Introducing-the-Gospel-of-Mark.pdf – 564 KB
  • 2020 Maroondah UC Advent 4 study

    As part of our ongoing sharing with the UC congregations of Heathmont, Ringwood and Ringwood North, we have produced a series of shared advent Bible studies, suitable for either individuals or groups. Each week there will be a study prepared by one of the ministers, which will focus on one of the readings for advent from the Sunday lectionary.
    The fourth study has been produced by Rev Dr Peter Mallen from Croydon and Croydon North Uniting Churches and can be downloaded below (PDF).


    Click to download: 74 downloads
    Advent-Study-4.pdf – 858 KB
  • 2020 Maroondah UC Advent 3 study

    As part of our ongoing sharing with the UC congregations of Heathmont, Ringwood and Ringwood North, we have produced a series of shared advent Bible studies, suitable for either individuals or groups. Each week there will be a study prepared by one of the ministers, which will focus on one of the readings for advent from the Sunday lectionary.
    The third study has been produced by Rev Brendan Byrne from Heathmont Uniting Church. and can be downloaded below (PDF).


    Click to download: 66 downloads
    Advent-Study-3.pdf – 267 KB
  • 2020 Maroondah UC Advent 2 study

    As part of our ongoing sharing with the UC congregations of Heathmont, Ringwood and Ringwood North, we have produced a series of shared advent bible studies, suitable for either individuals or groups. Each week there will be a study prepared by one of the ministers, which will focus on one of the readings for advent from the Sunday lectionary.
    The second study has been prepared by Rev Lucas Taylor from Ringwood Uniting Church.


    Click to download: 59 downloads
    Advent-2-study-2020.pdf – 877 KB
  • 2020 Maroondah UC Advent 1 study

    As part of our ongoing sharing with the UC congregations of Heathmont, Ringwood and Ringwood North, we have produced a series of shared advent bible studies, suitable for either individuals or groups. Each week there will be a study prepared by one of the ministers, which will focus on one of the readings for advent from the Sunday lectionary.
    The first study has been produced by Rev. Andy Tiver from Ringwood North Uniting Church.


    Click to download: 59 downloads
    2020-Maroondah-UC-Advent-1-study.pdf – 1 MB
  • Sermon on the Mount – Jesus’ blueprint for life

    The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus’ blueprint for life in the kingdom of God. It’s a plan or a set of instructions for how to live a life that is pleasing to God and also a life that is compassionate and generous towards our neighbours. It’s a simple plan that involves just three steps – listening, trusting and following. Here is a summary of Jesus' teaching.


    Click to download: 68 downloads
    Sermon-on-the-Mount-summary.pdf – 411 KB
  • Advent 2 Study – Adults Only Christmas Story 2

    The continuation of our study on Matthew chapter 1 exploring The aftermath of the birth of Jesus and its impact on the family and neighbours.


    Click to download: 62 downloads
    Advent-2-Study-–-Adults-Only-Christmas-Story-2-1.pdf – 743 KB
  • Welcome to the world of Matthew

    An overview of the book of Matthew at the start of the lectionary year focused on this gospel.


    Click to download: 189 downloads
    Introducing-the-Gospel-of-Matthew.pdf – 72 KB
  • Advent 1 Study - Adults Only Christmas Story

    A study on Matthew chapter 1 exploring why Matthew included 4 women of dubious history in the genealogy of the Jewish Messiah before looking at the adults only Christmas story.


    Click to download: 187 downloads
    Advent-1-Study-with-Leaders-notes-Adults-Only-Christmas-Story.pdf – 124 KB

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 Talking about Bible Stories

On most Sundays during school terms, CUC has TABS  ( Talking about Bible Stories ) for children aged 3 years and older. Just before the Minister begins the sermon or message, the children and their leader go to a separate area. Children are always free to return to their family at any time,  otherwise they and the leader return to the main worship area just before Prayers of the People. Families are welcome to ask the leader what will be discussed with the children.

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