An Invitation to join Bishop Sarah Plowman and St Mark’s Anglican Church with the Mothers’ Union for the Blessing of the Red Bench as we
Take a Seat to Take a Stand to End Family, Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence
and
Blessing of the new Digital Sign

• 10.30am Thursday 16 October 2025 outside St Mark’s Anglican Church, 7 Main Street Buderim

Please join us for refreshments in the Church Hall after the Blessings.

The presence of a Red Bench in a public location aims to raise awareness of domestic violence and provide an opportunity for this important issue to remain visible. https://www.redrosefoundation.com.au/red-bench-project

RSVP for catering purposes 07 54452060 or buderim@anglicanchurchsq.org.au (let us know of any dietary requirements)

Join us for a special fundraising afternoon tea featuring a captivating slide show presentation by St Mark’s parishioners, Chris Cooper and Michael Chittick.

Discover the fascinating stories and legends behind numerous churches dedicated to lesser-known saints, gathered during their recent travels through England and along the Camino.

Location: St Mark’s Anglican Church Hall, 7 Main St, Buderim

Cost: $10

When: 2pm – 3.30pm, Sunday 21 September 2025

How to participate: To help with catering, please let us know you are coming.

• Sign up on the sheet located at the church entrance or send an email to confirm your attendance.

Payment options:

• in person at the parish office

• collection plate, place your payment in an envelope
  labelled with your surname and “The Saints”

• online via Bpoint, our secure online payment platform:
  https://www.bpoint.com.au/pay/TIM/?BillerCode=1723881
  (put your surname and “The Saints” as the reference)

Afternoon tea is included. We look forward to sharing this inspiring and enriching experience with you!