We meet for worship service every Sunday morning at 10.30am.
Communion is held on the third Sunday of each month, and is followed by a community lunch provided to fundraise for local mission.
New people are encouraged to come along and meet the friendly members of this hospitality-focused congregation.
Tongan Service.
Services 1st and 2nd Sunday of the month all welcomed.
Combined Service on Communion Sundays.
Third Sunday of the month.
WE ARE THE UNITING CHURCH
The Uniting Church SA seeks to be an innovative, growing church proclaiming Jesus Christ, empowered by the Spirit to transform God’s world. Read More.
The Uniting Church is a young church – formed on 22 June 1977, when the Congregational, Methodist, and Presbyterian Churches united to become one. The Basis of Union is the document which affirms our Christian faith and is the guide to what is central to the life of the Uniting Church in Australia. Read the Basis of Union here.
HISTORY
Worship services have been held in the Broadview area for many years. The roots of this Uniting Church congregation can be traced back to services held at the former Rechabite Hall in Broadview. These services were moved to the current Broadview Uniting Church site in 1964 when the building there was completed. The church’s spacious hall is a more recent addition to the site.
Music has been, and continues to be, an important aspect of the Broadview Uniting Church congregation’s worshipping life. Currently a piano and pipe organ assist with providing music, and a youth band on Sunday mornings.
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HISTORY OF TONGAN CONGREGATION
Our Tongan Congregation (Free Constitutional Church of Tonga) started on the 3rd
of September 2017 with the Filivao and Sikalu families, at the Broadview Uniting Church.
The church is part of the Sydney District which under the leadership of the Church
President and the General Conference based in the Kingdom of Tonga.
“After Take up your Cross, You Receive the Crown,” is the motto of the Church. Taking up
a cross does not mean bravely enduring some imposed suffering, but voluntarily choosing
to sacrifice personal well-being and ambition in order to be a servant of Jesus Christ.
Our Tongan congregation has been very blessed and honoured to have been part and
working together with Rev Ruthmary Bond and the Broadview Uniting Church as one
community sharing the love and grace of God as Christians.
Na’e kamata ‘a e Siasi Tonga Konisitūtone Tau’atāina ‘o Tonga ‘i Adelaide ‘i he ‘aho
Sāpate 3 ‘o Sepitema 2017 ‘aki ‘a e fāmili Filivao mo e Sikalu. Pea ‘oku lau monū ai ‘a e
tangata’eiki faifekau ‘o e Siasi Fonuafoou Sikalu kae’uma’ā ‘a e si’i ngaahi fāmili kotoa ‘i he
Vāhenga ni, ‘a hono fokotu’u ‘a e Siasi ni ko e malu’anga Faka-laumalie. ‘Oku
fakamalumalu pē ‘a e Siasi ‘i he Vahefonua Senē, ’a ia ‘o fakaongoongo ki he Konifelenisi
Kakato mo e Tangata’eiki Palesiteni ki Tonga. Ko e Kaveinga Folau faka-lukufua ‘o e Siasi
kuo fokotu’u, HILI E FUA KOLOSI, MA’U E KALAUNI.” Pea ko e vīsone ia mo e faka’amu
‘a e Siasi, ko e ngāue ‘oku tau fai, ko ‘etau fua hotau ngaahi kolosi takitaha, ‘a ia ko ‘etau
‘ahi’ahi ke tau hoko ko e sevāniti ‘a Sīsū Kalaisi, ke tau a’usia ‘a e kalauni ‘o e Mo’ui
Ta’engata.
‘Oku monu’ia foki ‘a e siasi ‘i he fengaue’aki vāofi pea mo e faifekau Ruthmary Bond kae
pehē ki he Siasi ‘o Broadview Uniting Church pea mo e fevahevahe’aki ‘i he ‘ofa pea mo e
kelesi ‘a e ‘Otua.
‘OFA ATU MO E LOTU
MEET THE TEAM
Rev Ruthmary Bond
Minister
E. minister@broadview.ucasa.org.au
Ruthmary loves being with people chatting, eating and living life together.
Ruthmary spends time connecting with local families and community members in her daily life, through Sunday services, at the Church Op Shop and through other community activities.
Before accepting the call to Broadview Uniting Church, Ruthmary was the Minister at CitySoul Uniting Church in the CBD, the Evangelism and Fresh Expressions Officer for the Uniting Church Synod, and she has also been the Minister at Burnside Uniting Church and Kensington Park Uniting Church.
In December 2012 she opened the ‘Experience Cafe’ which is an initiative to help refugees, migrants and unemployed young people gain skills in the hospitality industry so they can gain paid employment. In 2013 she launch an app called “50 Ways to share your faith” with over 6000 people downloading and sharing.
With a background in missionary work that took her to India, Africa, America & New Zealand, Ruthmary has gained a wealth of experience working and sharing the Gospel with a diverse range of people. Most recently she has visited America and the UK to explore and find out more about Fresh Expressions of Church, what church is for in today’s culture and how people experience a personal relationship with God today. She has written a book called “Turnaround Church” that shares her insights.
Ruthmary is mother of 5 children, full of energy, oh, and did we say she loves doing life with people!
Jolo (John Igros II)
Community Worker
E. jt2ndigros@gmail.com
Jolo (John Igros II) is the Community Worker at Broadview Uniting church. He has significant experience with leading young people through his youth ministry at Spring Park Baptist Church and has experience in leading new initiatives through his time in leadership at CitySoul Uniting Church. He has a bachelor in health science and is studying a Masters in Divinity.
The young people in our community have someone consistent to connect with in Jolo and someone to give wisdom and a listening ear. He also heads up outreach cafe called ‘The Experience” which is an initiative to help unemployed young people, refugees and migrants gain skills in the hospitality industry so they can gain paid employment.
Jolo really enjoys walking with young people in their life journey, he is fun, easy going with a passion for the love of Jesus.
Cate Bond
Experience Café Manager
E. broadviewunitinguca@outlook.com
Cate is the manager of the Experience Café at Broadview Uniting Church. Cate has 9 years’ experience in the hospitality industry including 2 years as a barista. The café provides training and experience for youth to the age of 30 years in hospitality and coffee making in a café environment. It aims to help young unemployed people, refugees and migrants gain skills to be job ready for employment in the industry. Trainees complete their time with 3months of experience and skills and a written reference enabling them to enter employment successfully. Cate puts her heart and soul into training the volunteers and has a passion to share her skills and know how. She enjoys connecting with others as the community as Broadview continues to grow.
Cate strives to cater for everyone as she chats and builds the service with locals.
Amelia Smith
Op Shop Manager
E. broadviewunitinguca@outlook.com
Amelia is the manager of the Op Shop at Broadview Uniting Church. Amelia has varied experiences in retail and Op Shops, with wonderful skills in display and creative design. The Op Shop provides training and experience predominately for volunteers on work cover looking to be trained to renter the workforce and older volunteers looking for a social outlet while supporting local mission. Amelia has many years’ experience in leadership roles within the church and is able to support the initiatives of the Op Shop. Amelia loves to share her faith and encouraging others, benefiting their future roles in the workplace. The trainees complete their time with
3 months of experience and skills and a written reference enabling them to enter employment successfully. Has Amelia has a passion for supporting those in need through the social connections and products the service can provide. Amelia is also studying nursing and has a background in childcare, making her a warm and welcoming presence for the families that frequent the shop. Her last 10 years have been spent mainly in the UK and New Zealand giving her a love for culture and equipping those who have english as a second language.