Social media round-up Did you know there are more than 100 Uniting Church Facebook pages in Victoria and Tasmania alone? Most are run by volunteers and ministers who take photos, share sermons, upload videos and organise events.
This month, we feature some of the photos and tweets from our Uniting Church members and ministers. From candlelight scripture readings to Messy Church celebrations, they are using social media to share their faith in creative ways.
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Plea for help Plea to beef up hymn book stocks
Not everyone is happy singing from the same song sheet at King Island UC
THOUGH you may think King Island Uniting Church members could seek comfort in a ripe brie, a prime steak or a dollop of double cream, it’s not fine food but books they’re searching for. The King Island congregation loves to sing, particularly as they celebrate the growth in their numbers. And that’s where the problem is. They have run out of Together in Song books after missing the notice that the books were about to be discontinued. “Had we seen the notice, we would have made sure we bought extra copies,” explained Beth Vellekoop, treasurer and member of the church council. “Our congregation was very small and steady in numbers. Nobody anticipated that we might need some extra books. “Now our congregation has grown which couldn’t be better and while we might still be MAY 18 - CROSSLIGHT
considered ‘small’ by some standards, we have a lovely committed bunch of Christians who attend regularly.” Congregation members have trawled the internet searching for even one or two books. They have looked at second-hand sales sites without any luck, they have turned their cupboards upside down and now they’re asking for help from Crosslight readers. Beth said that the church is happy to pay for postage if people find an extra Together in Song tucked in the pews. “We thought there might be spare copies from some of the churches who have amalgamated or closed, or perhaps churches that don’t use that particular book anymore,” she said. Can you help the King Island congregation in their quest? Contact Beth at sbvellekoop@bigpond.com who would love to hear from you. 27