This past week we held our annual Mother’s Day Morning Tea for our playgroup families. It’s an event we’ve been running at Unley Park for over 8 years and it remains a highlight of our calendar. Our aim is simple: to give families a moment to pause—something that can be rare on Mother’s Day when life is often a whirlwind … Read More
God’s Heart and Our Hope…
This week, we begin a new sermon series which will take us through May and June and then from August to September. We’ll be exploring the Minor Prophets – twelve different books in the Old Testament. We call them Minor because they are mostly quite short, especially compared to the Big 5 Major prophets – Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and … Read More
Why you can’t miss our next PM service!
Have you ever walked away from something thinking, “I’m really glad I came”? That’s what keeps happening at our PM service. Our youth and young adults have been extraordinary — leading with honesty, creativity, and a genuine desire to help others follow Jesus in everyday life. This isn’t hype or performance. It’s real faith, shared generously. Our monthly PM services … Read More
OUR Staff Team’s New Season
Over recent months, our church office has been in a season of change. We farewelled Bron and give thanks for her faithful service among us. At the same time, we are delighted to welcome new people into our staff team and to clarify how we work together. Rita Chow has joined us to provide vital administrative support. Her focus is … Read More
Finding Rest in the Rush
How easy is it for your schedule to crowd out space for stillness and peace? Most days feel like a constant press to do more, fit more in, and keep up. Yet Jesus invites us into a different way of living. A rhythm that values connection over checklists. As I write this, I’m about to head off on leave for a month. This means I’m trying to squeeze as … Read More
Jesus Is Risen
Friday April 3 – Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion Sunday April 5, 2026 – The Resurrection of the Lord What if the first people at the tomb expected nothing at all? Easter is sometimes dismissed as a comforting myth, a story believers tell because they want it to be true. But John’s account points in the opposite direction. The … Read More
Alpha – Who can you invite?
Who in your life might be open to exploring faith if only someone invited them? Our church is about to ‘set the table’ for our next Alpha course, starting at the end of April. We would love to need a ‘bigger table’! All it takes is a simple invitation: “Would you like to come to Alpha with me?”. What is … Read More
Being Brave
Last Sunday, we watched many of our kids and youth being brave and embracing our church’s focus on “give it a go!” One of the privileges of my role in Kids Church over the past year has been watching our children being brave at family services, speaking, singing and presenting publicly about faith in Jesus. As we look to refresh … Read More
Partnering for the Gospel
Over many years of serving in God’s kingdom plans, I have learnt God invites people together, not just individuals, into His work. At our coming Member’s meeting on Sunday 22 March, our Church Members will consider a proposed partnership with Flinders Street Baptist (FSBC) that provides part-time pastoral leadership to establish a sustained gospel church presence in the CBD. This … Read More
What if Opportunity is just down the road?
When our life with Jesus helps others—sometimes it is just down the road. Over the past few years, we’ve watched God grow a healthy, hopeful culture at UPBC. People have stepped up. Ministry has expanded. New partnerships have flourished. And now, another invitation has arrived—right on our doorstep. Flinders Street Baptist Church (FSBC) is a historic sister church in the … Read More