AnnualReport2011

Group

Adult Group

Contact

LynMcDonald & PamMcDonald

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.

June roast dinner at church.

Christmas function at Mulgrave Country Club.

Leaders for 2012: Glenys & Leighton Collins, Lyn and Pam McDonald

Any needs with which Church Council can assist

-

Group

Ministry to Seniors

Contact

AlisonClarkson

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

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

Afternoon tea group: 3rd Wednesday in month

Devotions at up to 10 Hostels, etc Various, weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly.

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

- 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

Any needs with which Church Council can assist

Group

Monday Young Adults

Contact

KayeMorgan

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...

The first Monday of the month, the group has a documentary night

Any needs with which Church Council can assist

Group

Netball team

Contact

NicoleBoyer

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.

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

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

Group

Prayer Book

Contact

BeverlyMcGlead

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

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.

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.

Any needs with which Church Council can assist

Their ever constant prayer.

Group

Property

Contact

WarrenGreenwood

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.

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)

• Increased rentals, including the “Chinese Church” rental

• Careful Kitchen Crew passing all Monash Council Food Safety inspections.

• Lower than expected maintenance costs

• Increased services charges (10%)

• Retirement of Carmel Stork after 16 years service

• Absence of leave for John Battison due to illness.

Any needs with which Church Council can assist

• Continued and ongoing support.

Group

Uniting Voices

Contact

BarbHurst

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

Membership numbers

30

Attendance

25

Meeting times & days

Rehearsals Thursday at 8pm

Worship services weeks 1 and 3 at 11

Locations used by Group

Church and or Room 1 for rehearsal.

Room 1 for Sunday morning warm-ups

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

JanClear

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

AlaneeHearnshaw

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.

Any needs with which Church Council can assist

Group

Welcoming / Newcomers' Committee

Contact

JanClear

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.