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Murrumbeena Uniting Church is also known as The Meeting Place.
Who's welcome?
Writers, knitters, ukuleles, toddlers, parents-chasing-toddlers and...well...everyone!
Below you'll find information on all the different types of groups that gather here. If you would like to know how to get involved in any of these groups, feel free to contact the listed person for that group.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
AA is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions.
A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
Meetings: every Monday evening from 7.30 to 9.00pm.
Contacts: AA in general - Victorian Central Service office 03 9429 1833 (24 hours). https://www.aavictoria.org.au
Barry (for the Murrumbeena group) 0407 867 515
Our group does not have a Social Media page, but AA as a whole has plenty and they are easy to find.
Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA)
Co-Dependents Anonymous is a fellowship of people whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. We gather to support and share in a journey of learning to love the self. We rely on the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions for knowledge and wisdom. In CoDA, we each learn to build a bridge to a Higher Power of our own understanding, and we allow others the same privilege.
Meetings: every Monday evening from 7.30 to 9.00pm.
Contacts: Christine - 0414 370 658
https://www.codependentsanonymous.org.au/our-meetings
Community Garden
Out the back of the church we have the Murrumbeena Community Garden which offers plots to local residents and groups to grow their own flowers, herbs and vegetables. Gardeners are able to meet together with the community and build friendships with people who share the garden space. We have school groups as well as community groups, such as Marriot Services, who come help this garden flourish.
There are many gatherings run to learn and up-skill so that we are able to continually grow in our sustainability practices.
Applications for plot availabilities (there is a waitlist) or to receive the garden monthly newsletter, can be submitted to murrumbeenagarden@gmail.com.
Creative Writing
Do you have some stories in you but don’t know where to start? Would you like to learn how to create rich, engaging stories from your life memories? Come along to this welcoming creative writing group to write and share. Be prepared for lots of laughing!
No experience needed. $5 donation, BYO pen/paper or computer.
Every Wednesday, 2-3.30pm, front foyer of Murrumbeena Uniting Church.
Enquiries: andreana.reale@victas.uca.org.au
Friendship Fellas/Mens Group
Community Garden
Men’s Group is all about the men of our community meeting together to enjoy each other’s company, offer advice and build friendships-hence the name 'Friendship Fellas'. Men from all ages are welcome to come along! We meet together monthly, alternating between breakfast on a Saturday morning and dinner on an evening • it is definitely an enjoyable group of people who are welcoming and chatty. If you would like to know when the Men’s Group will meet next, feel free to contact the office.
Knitting & Craft Circle
On the first Saturday of the month the Knitting & Craft Circle meet together in the afternoon at the church to create, make, discuss and chat. It is a fun group full of a lot of different craft and art projects that people can do individually or can start together. There are opportunities for people to learn new skills and ask for help with projects too.
If this is something you would love to do but feel like you cannot get to the church, feel free to let us know and we can organise a lift for you!
LIFT/ Womens Group
LIFT (Ladies In Fellowship Together) is the Women’s Group of our community gathering to enjoy each other’s company, chat together and build friendships. Women of all ages are welcome to come along, and we meet together monthly over breakfast on a Saturday morning. It is an enjoyable group of people and every time we gather, there is coffee! Who would not love that?
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