In a project that will be the first of its kind in Australia, Baptcare is partnering with Hotham Mission and Brunswick Baptist Church to establish an affordable housing facility for male asylum seekers.  More…

New environmentally friendly op shop opens

Baptcare’s Bargain Browser retail store in Brunswick has been transformed into an ‘ethical and earth-kind op shop’ called eekos. The new store is a partnership between Baptcare and Green Collect. More…

The Olive Way is a friendship and support project for people in the Brunswick community. Our aim is to connect with the Brunswick community and provide a place for people to experience community. We provide a quiet space where people can relax, talk with someone, read the newspaper, rest, or reflect.

People can just drop in off the street for however long they wish. Since commencing, a wide range of people have dropped in for a chat, a warm drink, or to spend time in the church. We have also commenced the ‘Community Kitchen’ each Tuesday, during which participants prepare and eat a meal for lunch. Every day we provide free tea, coffee and snacks, but we are not able offer food vouchers, food parcels or money.

The Olive Way is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am to 1.30pm. We depend heavily on volunteers to keep the project going. We still have a number of spots to fill, and we need some ‘emergencies’ who can fill in when needed. It is not necessary to come every week.

The main requirement is to be interested in meeting new people from all sorts of backgrounds, be non-judgmental, flexible to respond to whatever happens on the day, and to be a good listener.

Further information about The Olive Way can be obtained from Rev Richard Arnold on 9380 4810 or by email at arnclan2@bigpond.net.au

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You will also find Suggested Bible readings for each Sunday. Often the preacher will use these as a basis for their reflection.

We’re the church with the neon sign, at 491 Sydney Road in Brunswick, on the corner of Blyth St.

We’d love to welcome you at our regular Sunday Service at 10am and join us for morning tea after the service.