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Reports from groups are being posted here as they are received. <<BR>>Enquiries to DavidMorgan, Council Secretary [[#Adult Group | Adult Group]] <<BR>> [[#Asylum Seeker Support Group | Asylum Seeker Support Group]] <<BR>> [[#Badminton | Badminton]] <<BR>> [[#Book Club | Book Club]] <<BR>> |
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| || ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Broadcast Ministry)>>'''Broadcast Ministry'''+~ || || ~-Contact-~ || WarrenGreenwood || ||<|1>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To provide a broadcast of selected worship services to selected locations and record and create DVD for distribution to GWUC members and other interested parties. || ||<|1> ~-Office bearers-~ || None || || ~-Membership numbers-~ || 6 || || ~-Attendance-~ || || ||<|1> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Ad hoc as required || ||<|1> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Homes || ||<|6> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || • Beeac Broadcasts each month|| ||• The preparation of DVD’s for Beeac and Boort|| ||• The continued interest in DVD’s from GWUC services and special events.|| ||• The youth beginning to use the facilities for recording evening worship.|| ||• Negative note: The theft of the Laptop, screen and one of 3 cameras in November – UVA Insurances have paid full replacement value less $500 excess. This will be used, in conjunction with remaining amounts of Synod project funds to upgrade the facilities for future growth.|| ||• We are looking to expand the service recordings in 2012 to 11.00am worship and with the upgrade of the GWUC computer facilities and web site, provide Blog options so people can select from a number of recent services instead of just the last. || ||<|1> ~-Any needs that Church Council can assist-~ || None at this stage.|| || ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Church Council)>>'''Church Council'''+~ || || ~-Contact-~ || JohnHurst || ||<|1>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || The Church Council shall give priority in its life to building up the Congregation in faith and love, sustaining members in hope, and leading the Congregation to a fuller participation in Christ’s mission in the world.(from UCA Constitution) || ||<|4> ~-Office bearers-~ || Chair: John Hurst|| ||Deputy Chair: Dean Mann|| ||Secretary: David Morgan|| ||Deputy Secretary: Lynne Boyer || || ~-Membership numbers-~ || 26 || || ~-Attendance-~ || 16 || ||<|1> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Third Wednesday of each month. || ||<|1> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Room 1. || ||<|10> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || For more comprehensive list, see the wiki page CouncilAnnualReport2011. Group names in parentheses refer to other group annual reports|| ||Council – some membership changes: Beverly McGlead stood down as Deputy Chair, replaced by Dean Mann|| ||Growing Generous Givers: mini campaign held during October (Finance)|| ||Ministry Team: Ineke Gyles retired (Jan), Rosemary Carter arrived (Feb); Debbie Davey stood down as Children and Families, suppy by Belinda Clear (Ministry)|| ||Worship: experiment with new creative worship at 9:30 has proved worthwhile and is to be continued (Faith Development)|| ||Communications: continue with a number of new innovations (Communications)|| ||Property: leasing to Box Hill Chinese Christian Church commenced (Property)|| ||On The Way Together: under review|| ||Office: Wendy Wyatt completed her contract, replaced by Heather Hon under a new position description.|| ||Database: audit has been completed. Operational, and now used to support a variety of church information management functions. We have 887 confirmed members on the roll. (Database) || ||<|1> ~-Any needs that Church Council can assist-~ || || || ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Community Hub MG)>>'''Community Hub MG'''+~ || || ~-Contact-~ || JudithGreenwood || ||<|1>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To connect with people in the community who come in to the church, and also people in our congregation, by being welcoming and offering hospitality || ||<|3> ~-Office bearers-~ || Judith Greenwood – Coordinator|| ||Committee – Laurel Muir, Judy Fry|| ||Greg Fry, Rosemary Carter || || ~-Membership numbers-~ || Volunteers - 46 || || ~-Attendance-~ || 25+ || ||<|1> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || As and when required || ||<|1> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Foyer and fellowship area (The Hub) || ||<|10> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || • Special morning teas at The Hub eg. Cancer Council Morning Tea, Muffin Morning, Hot Cross Bun Morning Tea, Seniors’ Morning Tea|| ||• Children dressing up in nativity dress ups|| ||• The man who loves our biscuits still coming most weeks|| ||• The lady who lives on her own nearby still calling in every now and then|| ||• Other people who come in because they see our sign outside|| ||• Morning teas for Munch With A Bunch || ||• People from our church getting to know others who attend a different time service|| ||• Continuation of our relationship with the staff at The Body Shop at The Glen and their participation in some of our special morning teas|| ||• Working together with playgroup at different times|| ||• Having the feeling that The Hub is a large family that includes not only The Hub volunteers, the Ministry Team, and people from our church who visit The Hub, but also the people who come to The Hub from our community. It’s having a sense of belonging. || ||<|1> ~-Any needs that Church Council can assist-~ || Continued support, prayer and participation.|| || ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Database team)>>'''Database team'''+~ || || ~-Contact-~ || WarrenGreenwood || ||<|1>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To establish, maintain and manage the database that records the rolls to meet the requirements of GWUC || ||<|1> ~-Office bearers-~ || None || || ~-Membership numbers-~ || 8 || || ~-Attendance-~ || As required || ||<|1> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Ad hoc as required. || ||<|1> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Ad hoc as required. || ||<|6> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || • Establishment of a database protocol and associated rules and processes (ongoing)|| ||• Complete update of the entire database, including information correction and contact with as many GWUC families as possible.|| ||• Improved communication opportunities|| ||• Improved data accuracy|| ||• Automated email processes|| ||More to be done – but a great start. || ||<|3> ~-Any needs that Church Council can assist-~ || • A willingness to support the task and the aims of the group|| ||• A commitment to communicating with our congregation better|| ||• Support and funding to maintain the system in a professional manner.|| || ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(GWUC Playgroups)>>'''GWUC Playgroups'''+~ || || ~-Contact-~ || KayeMackinnon || ||<|1>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To participate in the Outreach Mission of the Church by facilitating playgroups which aim to provide a welcoming, supportive, happy and safe community for mothers (or other carers) and their young children. || ||<|5> ~-Office bearers-~ || Support team:|| ||Helen Boucher, Kimberly Easton, Pam Graham, Joy Jackson, Kaye Mackinnon(coordinator), Bev Richardson|| ||Assistants:|| ||Gael O’Brien, Nancy Burns 2, Judith Mance, Joy Wahner, Angel Shea|| ||(all the above are GWUC members) . || || ~-Membership numbers-~ || Total families: 47 Total children: 64 || || ~-Attendance-~ || Children: 14 – 18 Mothers/carers: 10 – 12 Total participants each day: 24 - 30 || ||<|2> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday|| ||10 am – 12 noon || ||<|1> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Rooms 2 & 3 and playground. || ||<|12> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || o We have full (in fact over) enrolment in all three groups, and a substantial waiting list|| ||o In each group we have established a shared morning tea time, age appropriate art and craft activities and nursery rhyme singing time in every session|| ||o Close cooperation with The Hub has been very beneficial|| ||o Continued encouragement and practical support from the Outreach Missional Group and the Property Committee has been appreciated|| ||o There has been ever increasing cultural diversity of playgroup membership. We now have about 10 South Korean families as we as families from India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Africa, China, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia|| ||o There has been interest from playgroup mothers in the activities of GWUC, particularly 4.30 Family Worship|| ||o Support and visits from the Ministry Team have been appreciated|| ||o Grace is sung before morning tea at each session|| ||o Birthdays have been celebrated with food from diverse cultures!|| ||o Christmas parties with visits from 3 GWUC gentlemen as Santas were a great success|| ||o Many mothers are very recently arrived in Australia without extended family or friends and have no support or company except their husbands.|| ||o Enrolments come by word of mouth, through The Hub and the majority, via the GWUC website. A number of families enquire for places before even arriving in Australia! || ||<|3> ~-Any needs that Church Council can assist-~ || • A comment: with about 60 - 70 of us using room 3 each week, despite our care, Room 3 is suffering wear and tear and looking very shabby.|| ||• Playgroups appreciate being acknowledged as an intentional and significant part of GWUC’s mission to the wider Glen Waverley Community.|| ||• Note: Playgroups continue to be financially self supporting.|| || ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Leisure Time)>>'''Leisure Time'''+~ || || ~-Contact-~ || MargaretFraser || ||<|5>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || Leisure Time is an outreach program of GWUC. It serves the aged and lonely members of the wider community in an inclusive and caring way.|| ||Leisure Time aims to:|| ||o Enable those in its care to develop positive relationships with each other and their community;|| ||o Deliver high quality services which promote human dignity;|| ||o Liaise and cooperate with other community service agencies in developing accessible and relevant services. || ||<|8> ~-Office bearers-~ || Coordinator: Margaret Fraser|| ||Secretary: Pam McDonald|| ||Treasurer & Outings Coord: Cliff Baker|| ||Other committee members: || ||Elwyn Pederson (Roster Sec.), Barbara Craig (Outings), Ross & Pat Vevers (Outings), Laurel Muir (Kitchen Coord.), Jeanette Coutts (gen. Committee), Nancy Burns (gen. Committee), Alison Clarkson & Bev Richardson (Church Council reps.)|| ||Non-committee office bearers:|| ||Bobbie Rooks (transport coordinator)|| ||Jane Adams (Police Check administrator) || || ~-Membership numbers-~ || Finished the year with 21 guests and 64 volunteers (mostly on monthly roster) || || ~-Attendance-~ || Attendance is 17-20 guests plus rostered volunteers (3-4 hosts, 3 kitchen helpers and 4 drivers) || ||<|1> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Every Monday, except public holidays and Christmas holidays, 10.30am-2pm || ||<|1> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Fellowship area, kitchen and Room 1. || ||<|13> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || • Continuing and growing positive relationships with and between guests. Many say it is the highlight of their week. Volunteers value the fellowship too.|| ||• We have organised 5 outings this year: || ||o Sand Sculptures at Frankston|| ||o Seeing Eye Dog Training Centre at Kensington|| ||o Movie and lunch at Pinewood Cinema|| ||o Smorgasbord lunch at Village Green Hotel|| ||o Werribee Open Range Zoo.|| ||• Wide variety of activities, such as speakers, craft, demonstrations, artists, music|| ||• Beautiful nutritious meals provided by our volunteers|| ||• Promotion of Leisure Time widely in the local community, and with other aged support agencies, including participation at the Monash Seniors Expo in October and the Monash Interagency Network (local aged care agencies). || ||• There is a constant attrition rate in a group of this age group, but with assistance of local agencies, we have welcomed 6 new guests during the year. This has enabled us to maintain our guest list at approx 22, which is the limit we can safely cater for. Maintaining the guest list at this level is a constant challenge, and we do rely on our positive reputation with local agencies to connect with seniors who would benefit from attending Leisure Time.|| ||• Christmas break-up party is a special event on our calendar and for many guests, this is the only Christmas party they attend.|| ||• Members of the committee who lead with enthusiasm and great commitment. || ||<|6> ~-Any needs that Church Council can assist-~ || • Encourage links between Leisure Time and other church groups.|| ||• Raise awareness within GWUC of what Leisure Time offers to seniors in the wider Glen Waverley community|| ||• Encourage congregational members to assist as volunteers – most people help once per month.|| ||• Pray for continued wisdom in planning our programs, and for our guests.|| ||• Support the volunteers and committee in their efforts for this weekly program|| ||NB. An annual report with more detail is prepared for the AGM in April and will be sent to Church Council following that meeting.|| || ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Property)>>'''Property'''+~ || || ~-Contact-~ || WarrenGreenwood || ||<|2>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To maintain, expand and care for the Property/s used by the Glen Waverley Uniting Church for the benefit of all of the congregation and act as a stewardship caretaker for those properties on behalf of the Uniting Church in Australia.|| |
[[#Uniting Voices | Uniting Voices]] <<BR>> [[#Visitation Committee | Visitation Committee]] <<BR>> [[#Wednesday Young Adults | Wednesday Young Adults]] <<BR>> [[#Welcoming / Newcomers' Committee | Welcoming / Newcomers' Committee]] <<BR>> ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Adult Group)>>'''Adult Group'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || LynMcDonald & PamMcDonald || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || Fellowship || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Pat & Ross Vevers, Graeme Schober & Bobbie Rooks. || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 64 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 45 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || First Friday of the month, 8pm || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Church || ||<|5:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || 50th year celebration (Meal at church).|| ||Great guest speakers.|| ||June roast dinner at church.|| ||Christmas function at Mulgrave Country Club.|| ||Leaders for 2012: Glenys & Leighton Collins, Lyn and Pam McDonald || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || -|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Ministry to Seniors)>>'''Ministry to Seniors'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || AlisonClarkson || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To minister to senior members of GWUC in spiritual, pastoral, social and supportive ways, and to the wider community through links with retirement villages, hostels and nursing homes. || ||<|2:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Coordinator:AlisonClarkson|| ||Support group members:Lois Hosking, Evan Laidlaw, Graham Lockhart, Elwyn Pederson, John Pooley || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 60 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || Varies with activity || ||<|4:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Senior Services: 3 – 4 times per year: Sundays 2.30pm|| ||Information sessions at GWUC: 1 per year|| ||Afternoon tea group: 3rd Wednesday in month|| ||Devotions at up to 10 Hostels, etc Various, weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly. || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Church, Fellowship area, kitchen, Room 1, Noreen Rodgers’ home, Retirement villages, hostels, nursing homes. || ||<|24:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || Spiritual:|| ||- Regular devotions at 6 aged care facilities|| ||- Occasional services at 4 retirement villages|| ||- Devotions led by 7 members and 5 pianists from GWUC|| ||- 1 Elder assists with monthly Communion at one facility|| ||- 4 Senior Services in April, July, October, December|| ||- Coordinator led 3 regular worship services|| ||- Coordinator assisted with 3 funerals for seniors|| ||Pastoral:|| ||- Contact maintained with seniors by telephone, visits to homes and hospitals and through fellowship groups at GWUC, eg. UCAF, Cooee, Club 2011|| ||Social:|| ||- Support of fellowship groups, Munch with a Bunch and other activities planned by Inclusive Community|| ||Support:|| ||- Referral to Suportive Care Link|| ||- Assistance with finding sources of community help, eg local Parkinsons Support Group|| ||Coordinator involvement:|| ||- Member of Ministry Team|| ||- Seniors’ Services|| ||- Elder|| ||- Member of Church Council|| ||- Representative on Port Phillip East Presbytery|| ||- Member of PPEP Pastor Task Group|| ||- Delegate to Synod of Victas|| ||- Attended National Ministers’ Conference in Adelaide || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || || ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Monday Young Adults)>>'''Monday Young Adults'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || KayeMorgan || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || Support, Study & Pastoral Care || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Helen Boucher & Dave Boucher, Alanee Hearnshaw || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 20 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 12-18 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || 8pm Monday Night || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Helen & Dave’s House || ||<|3:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || This group, shares life together & has come to rely on one another for support & often share personally.|| ||Again personal accomplishments of this group are outstanding...|| ||The first Monday of the month, the group has a documentary night || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || || ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Netball team)>>'''Netball team'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || NicoleBoyer || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To enjoy the fun and fitness of competitive netball. || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Nicole Boyer (Manager/Secretary/Treasurer) || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 9 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 9 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Tuesday evenings || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Waverley Netball Centre, Jells Park. || ||<|2:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || We had a consistent season finishing in the top 4 and losing by a narrow margin in the first week of the finals. We were also fortunate not to have sustained any serious injuries, and therefore have 8 or 9 players at each match. Some players who were new to the team have made great improvement in their skills which is a wonderful achievement.|| ||The 2012 season is looking promising with a full team ready to go for the first round on 7th February. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || -No, thank you. The team is fully financial and has full membership at this stage.|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Pastoral Team)>>'''Pastoral Team'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To assist the ministry Team with pastoral situations that arise in the congregation; at times be the first point of contact with pastoral issues; meet monthly with the ministry team; undergo training in pastoral care; be commissioned for the role. || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Convenor-Rev. Greg Fry || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 12 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 12 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || 4th Wednesday in the month at 1.30pm. || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Room 1. || ||<|1:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || We met regularly with the Ministry Team and shared results of visits and pastoral concerns. The office contacted members of this team if the ministry team members were unavailable. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || || ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Prayer Book)>>'''Prayer Book'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || BeverlyMcGlead || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || Inform everyone of the prayer requirements of our own members, as well as other people's needs. || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Beverly McGlead || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || Everyone || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Any time, Every day. || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Church Foyer || ||<|4:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || It is most encouraging that the church prayer book is read each Sunday at all services, with many times more than six people requiring prayer for various reasons.|| ||When required, personal prayer is provided at the Church, aged care facilities and the home of the person in need.|| ||In the past the prayer chain was useful, but having more people pray for others, and, because of this method, it is a greater comfort for all.|| ||All members of the church are thanked for their never ending and constant prayer. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || Their ever constant prayer.|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Property)>>'''Property'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || WarrenGreenwood || ||<|2:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To maintain, expand and care for the Property/s used by the Glen Waverley Uniting Church for the benefit of all of the congregation and act as a stewardship caretaker for those properties on behalf of the Uniting Church in Australia.|| |
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| ||<|1> ~-Office bearers-~ || Chairperson: Warren Greenwood || || ~-Membership numbers-~ || 12 || || ~-Attendance-~ || 12 || ||<|1> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || 1st Monday of every month – 7.45pm || ||<|1> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Where-ever allocated || ||<|8> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || • 4 Adequately attended “Spring Cleans” that reduces the demands on Volunteer time.|| |
||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Chairperson: Warren Greenwood || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 12 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 12 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || 1st Monday of every month – 7.45pm || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Where-ever allocated || ||<|8:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || • 4 Adequately attended “Spring Cleans” that reduces the demands on Volunteer time.|| |
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| ||<|1> ~-Any needs that Church Council can assist-~ || • Continued and ongoing support.|| || ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Community Outreach Group)>>'''Community Outreach Group'''+~ || || ~-Contact-~ || LynMcDonald || ||<|1>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To support, encourage, and help facilitate projects (if desired) rather than “creating” Projects || || ~-Office bearers-~ || LynMcDonald, Co-ordinator, BarbaraKrieger, Secretary || || ~-Membership numbers-~ || 10 || || ~-Attendance-~ || 7 - 8 || ||<|1> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || 1st Thursday of Month (except January, July, Oct, & December), 8:00pm || ||<|1> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Homes of group members || ||<|16> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || • Congregation Outreach Project (COP) Applications requested $40,600 with $24,793 being finally allocated to eight Projects. The Selection and distribution process was managed again by the Group || || • Feedback from some of the 2010 COP Projects good, ie Ermera and Baguia (East Timor), Frontier Services, Cheryl Ems, and Kenya Outreach group || || • Playgroups continue with strength of numbers and applications. Many overseas family find GWUC Playgroups on the wiki. A few?? of the families are joining in other activities of the Church. || || • Habitat for Humanity “Brush with Kindness” Bushfire Response has received some people support for most months activities. || || • Support to the flooded town of Charlton has included donations of household goods, food and $5,000+ as well as visits from by GWUC members. || || • Outreach Sunday 31 July 2011, Love thy 7 Billion Neighbours, was a combined service led and arranged by Alanee Hearnshaw and Amé Pocklington, included an “interview with Kaye and Rose Morgan on their Habitat home building in Bali North, and a video Clip from Pastor John Russel acknowledging GWUC’s assistance to Charlton. The Service was followed by a Hi Tea for Habitat provided and arranged by six of the young women. || || • In addition to the above specific Projects, Outreach Group has supported and encouraged many other Outreach activities including: || || * Clean Up Australia Day || || * Operation Christmas Child || || * Kids Hope || || * Bec Weterings in the Kimberly’s, and Laura Morgan in Maningrida (Arnhem Land) || || * Asylum Seekers || || * Christmas Alight || || * Chairs and Tanks for Timor || || • Outreach Group spend substantial time in publicising outreach projects via the weekly and monthly Bulletins, Noticeboard, Newview, public speaking and announcements. || || • The Group provides their Agenda, Minutes of Meeting and Reports to Church Council on the wiki. || ||<|3> ~-Any needs that Church Council can assist-~ || • Be aware of the Group’s activities, Communicate with the Group, and support the activities. || || * Carry out review of the operation of the Group (probably in conjunction with reviewing all Missional Groups || || * Find a new Group coordinator || |
||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || • Continued and ongoing support.|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Uniting Voices)>>'''Uniting Voices'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || BarbHurst || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To enhance the worship life of the church through music and song || ||<|2:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Conductors: Elwyn Pederson and Barbara Hurst || ||Accompanists: Robert Fleming and Noela Bartlett || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 30 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 25 || ||<|2:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Rehearsals Thursday at 8pm|| ||Worship services weeks 1 and 3 at 11 || ||<|2:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Church and or Room 1 for rehearsal. || ||Room 1 for Sunday morning warm-ups || ||<|1:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || Combining the two choirs (The Choir and Deo Volente) has had a positive effect on the singers with more voices in all parts. While there have been some "cultural" issues, the group is now functioning well as a choir. The year culminated in a service of Lessons and Carols. The group sang at UnitingCare at Noble Park which was very enjoyable for both the choir and the residents. Uniting voices also sang at the 20th Anniversary of the opening of the Church building. There was a combined choir for the anniversary service in June. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || The instruments that the choir need for accompaniment both in church and in Room 1, could be improved. The organ is obviously in need of some work. Would it be possible to get the piano in Room 4 tuned and swapped with the Roland that is currently in Room 1? Alternatively could the choir switch to Room 4 for rehearsals (not as good)?|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Visitation Committee)>>'''Visitation Committee'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || JanClear || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To maintain the lists of visitors and make changes as necessary. This list included pastoral support people within groups, telephone and email visitors and those who visit members of the congregation in their homes. We also arrange visitation workshops, as needed, in consultation with the Ministry Team || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Jan Clear & Jenny Vass Coordinators || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 2 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 2 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || No set meetings || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Homes || ||<|1:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || Two visitation workshops were held in 2011 and we plan to have more in 2012. The attendance, at these workshops, was small but those who attended found them worthwhile. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || It has been good to have assistance when we have needed to learn more about the database. It is good that we both have access rights now.|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Wednesday Young Adults)>>'''Wednesday Young Adults'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || AlaneeHearnshaw || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || Support, Study & Pastoral Care || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Alanee Hearnshaw || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 18 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 12 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || 7:30pm Wednesday Night || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Al & Joel’s House || ||<|2:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || The individual accomplishments of the group members are amazing, with volunteering, letters and numbers, scholarships, and overseas study placements. || ||The highlight is the community that is found in the group when they get there. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || || ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Welcoming / Newcomers' Committee)>>'''Welcoming / Newcomers' Committee'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || JanClear || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To arrange visits to newcomers; to organise welcoming functions for newcomers; to prepare the welcoming table roster; to liaise with all congregations about new people who attend those services; to report to Pastoral Care Committee; to arrange transfers. || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Jan Clear Convenor || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 5 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 3 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Once early each year. || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || All meetings and functions held in private homes || ||<|1:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || It is great that we are looking for new people, at all services and inviting them to special functions. Newcomers who have attended our functions (Garden Picnic-February/March, Casserole Lunch-May/June, BBQ-October) have appreciated being given the opportunity to meet other new people and members of the congregation. They have been pleased to hear about groups within our congregation, that may interest them. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || It would be great if Church Council members attended one Newcomers’ function every year.|| This page is generated from a local database kept by DavidMorgan. Please request changes from [email protected] rather than editing this page. |
Annual report for 2011
Reports from groups are being posted here as they are received.
Enquiries to DavidMorgan, Council Secretary
Adult Group
Asylum Seeker Support Group
Badminton
Book Club
Broadcast Ministry
Careful Kitchen Crew
Church Council
Club 2011
Communications Committee
Community Hub MG
Community Outreach Group
Database team
Elders
Encounter Group (SG)
Faith Development Missional Group
Fete Committee
FISH Gold
FISH Orange
FISH Red
FISH Yellow
Flowers Power
Free Spirit
GOMER
GWUC Playgroups
Leisure Time
Meditation Group (SG)
Men's Fellowship
Messages in Song (Adult Band)
MG Inclusive Community
Ministry to Seniors
Monday Young Adults
Netball team
Pastoral Team
Prayer Book
Property
Uniting Voices
Visitation Committee
Wednesday Young Adults
Welcoming / Newcomers' Committee
Group |
Adult Group |
Contact |
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Purpose, Aims or Mission |
Fellowship |
Office bearers |
Pat & Ross Vevers, Graeme Schober & Bobbie Rooks. |
Membership numbers |
64 |
Attendance |
45 |
Meeting times & days |
First Friday of the month, 8pm |
Locations used by Group |
Church |
Highlights of the year |
50th year celebration (Meal at church). |
Great guest speakers. |
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June roast dinner at church. |
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Christmas function at Mulgrave Country Club. |
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Leaders for 2012: Glenys & Leighton Collins, Lyn and Pam McDonald |
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Any needs with which Church Council can assist |
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Group |
Ministry to Seniors |
Contact |
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Purpose, Aims or Mission |
To minister to senior members of GWUC in spiritual, pastoral, social and supportive ways, and to the wider community through links with retirement villages, hostels and nursing homes. |
Office bearers |
Coordinator:AlisonClarkson |
Support group members:Lois Hosking, Evan Laidlaw, Graham Lockhart, Elwyn Pederson, John Pooley |
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Membership numbers |
60 |
Attendance |
Varies with activity |
Meeting times & days |
Senior Services: 3 – 4 times per year: Sundays 2.30pm |
Information sessions at GWUC: 1 per year |
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Afternoon tea group: 3rd Wednesday in month |
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Devotions at up to 10 Hostels, etc Various, weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly. |
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Locations used by Group |
Church, Fellowship area, kitchen, Room 1, Noreen Rodgers’ home, Retirement villages, hostels, nursing homes. |
Highlights of the year |
Spiritual: |
- Regular devotions at 6 aged care facilities |
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- Occasional services at 4 retirement villages |
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- Devotions led by 7 members and 5 pianists from GWUC |
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- 1 Elder assists with monthly Communion at one facility |
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- 4 Senior Services in April, July, October, December |
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- Coordinator led 3 regular worship services |
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- Coordinator assisted with 3 funerals for seniors |
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Pastoral: |
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- Contact maintained with seniors by telephone, visits to homes and hospitals and through fellowship groups at GWUC, eg. UCAF, Cooee, Club 2011 |
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Social: |
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- Support of fellowship groups, Munch with a Bunch and other activities planned by Inclusive Community |
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Support: |
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- Referral to Suportive Care Link |
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- Assistance with finding sources of community help, eg local Parkinsons Support Group |
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Coordinator involvement: |
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- Member of Ministry Team |
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- Seniors’ Services |
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- Elder |
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- Member of Church Council |
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- Representative on Port Phillip East Presbytery |
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- Member of PPEP Pastor Task Group |
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- Delegate to Synod of Victas |
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- Attended National Ministers’ Conference in Adelaide |
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Any needs with which Church Council can assist |
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Group |
Monday Young Adults |
Contact |
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Purpose, Aims or Mission |
Support, Study & Pastoral Care |
Office bearers |
Helen Boucher & Dave Boucher, Alanee Hearnshaw |
Membership numbers |
20 |
Attendance |
12-18 |
Meeting times & days |
8pm Monday Night |
Locations used by Group |
Helen & Dave’s House |
Highlights of the year |
This group, shares life together & has come to rely on one another for support & often share personally. |
Again personal accomplishments of this group are outstanding... |
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The first Monday of the month, the group has a documentary night |
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Any needs with which Church Council can assist |
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Group |
Netball team |
Contact |
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Purpose, Aims or Mission |
To enjoy the fun and fitness of competitive netball. |
Office bearers |
Nicole Boyer (Manager/Secretary/Treasurer) |
Membership numbers |
9 |
Attendance |
9 |
Meeting times & days |
Tuesday evenings |
Locations used by Group |
Waverley Netball Centre, Jells Park. |
Highlights of the year |
We had a consistent season finishing in the top 4 and losing by a narrow margin in the first week of the finals. We were also fortunate not to have sustained any serious injuries, and therefore have 8 or 9 players at each match. Some players who were new to the team have made great improvement in their skills which is a wonderful achievement. |
The 2012 season is looking promising with a full team ready to go for the first round on 7th February. |
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Any needs with which Church Council can assist |
-No, thank you. The team is fully financial and has full membership at this stage. |
Group |
Pastoral Team |
Contact |
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Purpose, Aims or Mission |
To assist the ministry Team with pastoral situations that arise in the congregation; at times be the first point of contact with pastoral issues; meet monthly with the ministry team; undergo training in pastoral care; be commissioned for the role. |
Office bearers |
Convenor-Rev. Greg Fry |
Membership numbers |
12 |
Attendance |
12 |
Meeting times & days |
4th Wednesday in the month at 1.30pm. |
Locations used by Group |
Room 1. |
Highlights of the year |
We met regularly with the Ministry Team and shared results of visits and pastoral concerns. The office contacted members of this team if the ministry team members were unavailable. |
Any needs with which Church Council can assist |
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Group |
Prayer Book |
Contact |
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Purpose, Aims or Mission |
Inform everyone of the prayer requirements of our own members, as well as other people's needs. |
Office bearers |
Beverly McGlead |
Membership numbers |
Everyone |
Attendance |
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Meeting times & days |
Any time, Every day. |
Locations used by Group |
Church Foyer |
Highlights of the year |
It is most encouraging that the church prayer book is read each Sunday at all services, with many times more than six people requiring prayer for various reasons. |
When required, personal prayer is provided at the Church, aged care facilities and the home of the person in need. |
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In the past the prayer chain was useful, but having more people pray for others, and, because of this method, it is a greater comfort for all. |
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All members of the church are thanked for their never ending and constant prayer. |
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Any needs with which Church Council can assist |
Their ever constant prayer. |
Group |
Property |
Contact |
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Purpose, Aims or Mission |
To maintain, expand and care for the Property/s used by the Glen Waverley Uniting Church for the benefit of all of the congregation and act as a stewardship caretaker for those properties on behalf of the Uniting Church in Australia. |
To generate income from the property in a manner that is consistent with the UCA and GWUC philosophies. |
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Office bearers |
Chairperson: Warren Greenwood |
Membership numbers |
12 |
Attendance |
12 |
Meeting times & days |
1st Monday of every month – 7.45pm |
Locations used by Group |
Where-ever allocated |
Highlights of the year |
• 4 Adequately attended “Spring Cleans” that reduces the demands on Volunteer time. |
• Complete refurbishment of 19 Southdown Ave for new ministry team member. ($45,000) |
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• Increased rentals, including the “Chinese Church” rental |
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• Careful Kitchen Crew passing all Monash Council Food Safety inspections. |
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• Lower than expected maintenance costs |
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• Increased services charges (10%) |
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• Retirement of Carmel Stork after 16 years service |
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• Absence of leave for John Battison due to illness. |
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Any needs with which Church Council can assist |
• Continued and ongoing support. |
Group |
Uniting Voices |
Contact |
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Purpose, Aims or Mission |
To enhance the worship life of the church through music and song |
Office bearers |
Conductors: Elwyn Pederson and Barbara Hurst |
Accompanists: Robert Fleming and Noela Bartlett |
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Membership numbers |
30 |
Attendance |
25 |
Meeting times & days |
Rehearsals Thursday at 8pm |
Worship services weeks 1 and 3 at 11 |
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Locations used by Group |
Church and or Room 1 for rehearsal. |
Room 1 for Sunday morning warm-ups |
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Highlights of the year |
Combining the two choirs (The Choir and Deo Volente) has had a positive effect on the singers with more voices in all parts. While there have been some "cultural" issues, the group is now functioning well as a choir. The year culminated in a service of Lessons and Carols. The group sang at UnitingCare at Noble Park which was very enjoyable for both the choir and the residents. Uniting voices also sang at the 20th Anniversary of the opening of the Church building. There was a combined choir for the anniversary service in June. |
Any needs with which Church Council can assist |
The instruments that the choir need for accompaniment both in church and in Room 1, could be improved. The organ is obviously in need of some work. Would it be possible to get the piano in Room 4 tuned and swapped with the Roland that is currently in Room 1? Alternatively could the choir switch to Room 4 for rehearsals (not as good)? |
Group |
Visitation Committee |
Contact |
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Purpose, Aims or Mission |
To maintain the lists of visitors and make changes as necessary. This list included pastoral support people within groups, telephone and email visitors and those who visit members of the congregation in their homes. We also arrange visitation workshops, as needed, in consultation with the Ministry Team |
Office bearers |
Jan Clear & Jenny Vass Coordinators |
Membership numbers |
2 |
Attendance |
2 |
Meeting times & days |
No set meetings |
Locations used by Group |
Homes |
Highlights of the year |
Two visitation workshops were held in 2011 and we plan to have more in 2012. The attendance, at these workshops, was small but those who attended found them worthwhile. |
Any needs with which Church Council can assist |
It has been good to have assistance when we have needed to learn more about the database. It is good that we both have access rights now. |
Group |
Wednesday Young Adults |
Contact |
|
Purpose, Aims or Mission |
Support, Study & Pastoral Care |
Office bearers |
Alanee Hearnshaw |
Membership numbers |
18 |
Attendance |
12 |
Meeting times & days |
7:30pm Wednesday Night |
Locations used by Group |
Al & Joel’s House |
Highlights of the year |
The individual accomplishments of the group members are amazing, with volunteering, letters and numbers, scholarships, and overseas study placements. |
The highlight is the community that is found in the group when they get there. |
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Any needs with which Church Council can assist |
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Group |
Welcoming / Newcomers' Committee |
Contact |
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Purpose, Aims or Mission |
To arrange visits to newcomers; to organise welcoming functions for newcomers; to prepare the welcoming table roster; to liaise with all congregations about new people who attend those services; to report to Pastoral Care Committee; to arrange transfers. |
Office bearers |
Jan Clear Convenor |
Membership numbers |
5 |
Attendance |
3 |
Meeting times & days |
Once early each year. |
Locations used by Group |
All meetings and functions held in private homes |
Highlights of the year |
It is great that we are looking for new people, at all services and inviting them to special functions. Newcomers who have attended our functions (Garden Picnic-February/March, Casserole Lunch-May/June, BBQ-October) have appreciated being given the opportunity to meet other new people and members of the congregation. They have been pleased to hear about groups within our congregation, that may interest them. |
Any needs with which Church Council can assist |
It would be great if Church Council members attended one Newcomers’ function every year. |
This page is generated from a local database kept by DavidMorgan. Please request changes from [email protected] rather than editing this page.