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Together is a monthly email that highlights some of the Good News Stories from within the BUV. God is doing some amazing things in Victoria and we think these stories should be celebrated!

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Together emagazine – Issue 12 Autumn, 2026

Many follow Christ through the waters of Baptism

Resourcing NW Vic toward Flourishing on Mission

Fostering friendships, companionship, and instilling hope

A Day God Showed Up – A True Story

A Personal Journey of Realignment, Calling, and Global Mandate – BUV Multicultural Pastors Retreat Reflection

A Mate at the Gate – Serving Farmers in Time of Need

Discipleship to backyard baptisms

International Women’s Day – Balancing the scales locally for homeless, disadvantaged or socially isolated women

Crosspoint Baptist peace of mind through Christian Business Services

Care, Love and Mercy for Bendigo’s Homeless

International Women’s Day 2026 – Balancing the Scales by championing women locally

International Women’s Day 2026 – The global effects of Balancing the Scales

Church doubles after focussing on prayer

Many Blessings From Petitioning Prayer

A Summer on Mission

When a Church Makes Room for Prayer

Unconditional Love of Jesus Changes Lives

Welcome and Witness at the BUV Ordination service

Watoto Choir Brings Joy to Burnside Camp

Hand Crafted with Love

Moe Baptist opens their arms to the community

Stepping Out for Good Mental Health

Sharing Jesus in St Leonards

Together emagazine – Issue 11 Spring, 2025

Baptist World Congress – Brisbane 2025

Meet the 2025 Ordinands

Decades of good and faithful service

Mano Chapel

Reuniting Through a BUV RAALS Loan

Container Collection Spreads Community Goodwill

Sharing stories to build community connection

Young Adults Drawn to Jesus

WinterCamp Sparks a Fire of Faith

Fourth Bike Ride Against Homelessness

Welcoming the Stranger

A New Building with Love as the Foundation

Helping the Homeless with MADCOW

Rokeby and Ash’s New Partnership Sees Growth

Connecting community

Young people hear the call at the games

Four services team up for Alpha

Sharing the Joy at a South West Camp

Catalyst Winter Appeal Delivers Warmth Across Two Communities

Prayer breaks through

Shining a Light Through Prayer

Joy the main ingredient at Bairnsdale Breakfast

Finding freedom and hope in Jesus while awaiting asylum

Journey of a Church Plant in Pakenham

Renewal at Rock City’s First Camp

Friendships, Growth and Authenticity at OneHope Youth

Clean Up Australia Day – GraceTree Baptist Community

Night Service a New Outreach

Creating Spaces to encourage each other

Caring for the Carers

Together at Dawn for Resurrection Sunday

Behind the Nine Baptisms at Newport

Making Connections at Kew Hub

Together emagazine – Issue 10 Autumn, 2025

Inside the Wave’s Beach Outreach

Church Planting Cohort

Balancing Act – the church bridging two worlds

Prayer is Transformational

A Bright Start to the Year

Pivoting to English Youth Service for the Next Gen

A Leap of Faith Through Alpha

Inspired to be Transformed

Equipping Young People To Serve The Lord

Cardinia Council’s Unanimous Vote of Confidence in Follow BC

Celebrating Women of Faith

Linking all Generations in Prayer

Young Hearts After God’s Heart At Mill Valley

Offering a Heavenly Vista

Together emagazine – Issue 9 Summer, 2024

Spiritual Care in the Community

Rejoice: Celebrating our 10th IGNITE Conference!

A celebration and farewell for Rev Meewon Yang OAM

Baptist leaders from around the Pacific meet in Darwin

Celebrating our October 2024 Gathering events

Celebrating 20 years of RAALS

New Beginnings

Rowville Ping Pong to Combat Modern Slavery

Market a Beautiful Link to the Community

A Thousand Ways to Help the Homeless

Sharing music with a gospel heart

PROGRESSIVE PROPERTY REDEVELOPMENT AT CANTERBURY BAPTIST Provides Church with Debt Free Modern Facilities and Community Hub

Jamie’s Leadership development journey

Karen Youth Gather to Learn About Faith and Culture

Spreading Tidings of Comfort and Joy in July

Our Story – Hai family 25th refugee anniversary

Meet Weimin Zhang – Following God’s Lead

Kingdom Culture Shared Through Youth Sport

20 Hope-Filled Years of Mentoring Children

A New Place of Hope for Freedom from Addiction

Sharing Trades, Tools and Tricks Beats Solitude

Tackling isolation and loneliness on the border

Tackling Youth Anxiety Through Masterchef and Bible Fun

Together emagazine – Issue 8 July, 2024

A Great Space to Connect

Do you share Ken’s heart for the homeless?

NCR Playgroup adopts an aged-care facility

Oakleigh Baptist Church tackles needs of local community

Bringing Hope

Playground Completes the Revamp at Daylesford

Jordan’s New Life, New Journey

A reflective visual journey at Easter

Nourish Wrap up – May 2024

Members Dinner Wrap Up – May 2024

BUV celebrates Milestone Ordination Anniversaries

Epic Youth Camp and Autumn Roundups

A Superb Depiction of the Wondrous Cross

An Unexpected Joy

Powerful Love of God on Display

24 kids decide to follow Jesus at Werribee Easter Sunday Services

Deakin Uni Worker Appointed to Lead Red Frogs on Campus

A Little Postcard Goes A Long Way

Creative Services Delight All Ages

“Hub And Spoke” Approach to Rural Campus Planting

Declaring Their Love

Stirring of Young People’s Faith in Korumburra

A Wealth of Ideas and Experiences Shared

Stand with Myanmar Report Back – THANKYOU and Good News

Opportunities to Flourish in a Safe Community

Understanding Generosity in a New Way

Nurturing Young Servant Hearts

Three-Language Collaboration a Moving Experience

Working At The Well

A Summer of Sharing God’s Love

Christmas Creativity at Armadale

Celebrating Cultural Diversity

Translation Transforms Training

Pastors roll up their sleeves to support the community

Prepare the Way

Face to Face After Thirteen Years

Together – December 2023

Welcome to the Baptist Union of Victoria – October 2023

Experienced in Ministry Luncheon – November 2023

Pioneering Christian Micro Communities

Members’ Dinner – October 2023

Nourish – Fuelling for Fruitful Ministry

Bringing Hope to Seniors

Prayer, Pancakes and Packs for VCE Students

Hopes and Dreams Inspired Through UK Exposure Trip

Digging Deep or Reaching More?

The Gift of Companionship

Welcoming Community

Reflection on the Ordination Service – An Ordinand’s Perspective

Converge 2023 – Join Us As We Take Action For Myanmar

December Prayer Calendar

Centenary School Celebrations

Nine Baptisms at Kew

Meet the 2023 Ordinands

Rural Ministry Forum – Kerang August 2023

Spotlight on Faith and Community at Gospelfest Armadale

Two Sparrows Serving Coffee with Care

Community-Building Fun at the State Youth Games

Moonee Ponds’ Holiday Hikers

Wrap up – Ignite 2023

Kyneton Baptist provides open arms for Refugees

Providing Wings to Fly

Celebrating A New Fellowship

Melbourne Karenni Baptist Church Fifth Anniversary

Peacefully advocating for Myanmar

In their shoes

Geoff Maddock from Baptist Mission Australia visits Kawthoolei Karen Baptist church (KKBC) on the Thai Burma border.

Myanmar Working Group

Celebrating a century of education

Epsom’s exciting missional expansion into nearby Huntly

Christian Camping that inspires by serving

Raise Your Glass

Free Summer Fun Days for Wangaratta Community

Intentional investment in leadership development

Up close and personal with Elijah Brown

Suffering produces perseverance

May 2023 Gathering wrap

Impromptu beach singing from the multicultural Pastors retreat

It’s a wrap: 2023 MultiCultural Retreat

Celebrating 40 years of Rural Ministry Fellowships

Mission to the margins in Dandenong

Stand with Myanmar

Conflict, Violence, and a Just Future in Myanmar

Pastoral Ministry is changing for good!

Calendar of events

Acknowledging International Women’s Day – 8 March 2023

Recap – Gender Roles and Sexuality in the Church

Catching up with Leadership at Maldon Baptist Church

Farewell Cathy from Sandylife