Having an event or gathering at the centre that is open to the public? Feel free to request your event to be added to the what’s happening. Email communityconnect@manninghamuc.org
May 2025
Events
1 Jan 2024 – 31 Dec 2025
The Nappy Collective
Donate your unused nappies here that are no longer needed in your household.
1 Jan 2024 – 31 Dec 2025
Donation of Hearing Aids
MUC has partnered with EARS Inc. for many years providing much neededsupport to educate and equip hearing health workers for a better tomorrow inmany parts of the world. EARS Inc. welcomes donations of hearing aids to recycle and send to projects inlow and middle income countries such as Malawi, PNG, Fiji and more. Please share this message with family and friends who no longer use the hearingaids or have upgraded to newer models. This is an opportunity to extendhearing help…
1 Jan 2024 – 31 Dec 2025
Community Shared Garden
Accessible from the Atikinson St side of the Church and Community Centre, you will find a well established shared garden built in amongst the blue stone garden beds. As you head down towards the Historic Church and CS6 you will find more garden beds. The community shared garden is there for all – take what you need, and weed when you can. It is there for all to share. For more shared garden opportunities and information – contact Helen 9846…
1 Jan 2024 – 31 Dec 2025
Carenet Satellite Food Pantry
Manningham Uniting Church is working together with Carenet to provide food relief from multiple locations, using a number of different models. The CareNet team works hard to provide food that is nutritious, culturally appropriate and generous. Located in middle entrance, accessible from the driveway you will find a pantry. This satellite pantry will aid those in the community that have food insecurity and will be available 24 hours a day 7 days a week As part of our on-going support…
1 Jan 2024 – 31 Dec 2025
Mandarin Bees
Mandarin Programs for Children Age 1 to 12.EARLY Mandarin (age 1 t0 5) and Mandarin EXPLORER (age 6 to 12) Contact Name : JacquelineEmail : learn@mandarinbee.com.auTel/WhatsApp : 0412 269200 EARLY Mandarin (Age 1-5): FOSTER A LOVE OF MANDARIN through play andskill-based learning for a strong foundation. Mandarin EXPLORER (Age 6-12): LEARN and APPLY with a foundationalintroduction to Pinyin that enables children to speak, read and useMandarin daily. www.mandarinbee.com.au
1 Jan 2024 – 31 Dec 2025
Mini Maestros Music & Movement classes
Mini Maestros Music & Movement for 0-5s. Creativity, Capability, Resilience & Awareness. Enrol Now to Support Your Child to Thrive! Contact Lisa – lisa.marcolin@minimaestros.com.au to enrol or to find out more information or check out the website minimaestros.com.au
28 Jan 2024 – 31 Dec 2025
Reading Bees enhanced learning program
Reading Bees is an enhanced learning program for 3 to 9-year-olds who want a head start on school or need extra help with reading and spelling. We offer 15 classes across six days of the week at Reading Bees Templestowe. Book a free Kinder trial today! Tuesday 9am – 12pm (kinder program) Tuesday 4pm—6pm (primary program) Wednesday 9am – 12pm (kinder program) Thursday 4pm – 7pm (primary program) Friday 9am – 12pm (kinder program) Saturday 9am – 3pm (kinder program)…
1 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec 2025
Greek Free Church
A small, welcoming Greek worshipping community where the services are conducted in Greek.
1 Jan 2025 – 14 Jun 2025
World Knitting Day
Returning again for another year, come along and have an afternoon of wool – knitting, crocheting.
1 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec 2025
Glasses/Spectacles Donations
Spectacles that are not being used can be donated, via the wooden box near the food donation area in the main entrance off the processional driveway, at the church. They are sent through the Blackburn Lions Club to countries where glasses are often not available to the general population. Donated spectacles are inspected, and any small repairs needed done by volunteers. The project has operated for 26 years with millions of pairs of refurbished quality spectacles going to men, women…
1 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec 2025
Babies Playgroup
Meets as pre-arranged to suit the needs of the group For babies and their caregivers. A place to meet new people with babies and make new friends. A time to share tips, concerns, ideas and experiences. A space for your baby to explore and develop. These group meet as prearranged through the Maternal Health Nurses and Manningham Uniting Church’s playgroup coordinator. Arranged through the Maternal Health nurses new Mums and Bubs are connected with each other to develop relationships, support…
12 Jan 2025 – 11 Jan 2026
Art Club
Discover a world of creativity and expression at our art classes. we’re more than just a studio; we’re a thriving community of individuals who share a passion for creativity and self-expression.
12 Jan 2025 – 11 Jan 2026
Manningham Uniting Church Worship Services
Manningham Uniting Church Congregation worships on a Sunday morning.
13 May 2025
Playgroup
Fantastic opportunity for you and your children to play and gather and connect with other local families