Link to reports for 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009,
GWUC Annual reports for 2020
Church Council is now calling for all groups to submit their annual reports.
Download the form here:GroupReport2020Template.doc or submit online: here
Reports from groups are being posted here as they are received.
Enquiries and edits to DavidMorgan.
Book Club
Communications
FISH - Gold
Free Spirit
GOMER
Playgroup Volunteers
UCAF
Group |
Book Club |
Purpose, Aim or Mission of the Group: |
To select books, read, and amicably discuss content |
Current Office Bearers: |
Don Reid secretary |
Membership numbers: |
15 |
Usual meeting attendance: |
15 |
Meeting times and days: |
8pm First Wednesday of month |
Locations used by Group: |
Members homes |
Highlights of the year: |
The pandemic caused the closure of the book distribution system, and prevented us, as a group, meeting. |
Any needs that Church Council can assist: |
Please take note of the service given by the club over many years and if additional facilities are sort give thought to reviving the club by seeking members from the congregation |
Group |
Communications |
Purpose, Aim or Mission of the Group: |
The Communications Committee is a sub- committee of the Church Council. The Communications Committee works to ensure that information about the life of the congregation is readily available to interested people and that members of the congregation know what is going on. |
Current Office Bearers: |
Coordinator: John Snare |
Membership numbers: |
Seven members plus usually a member of the ministry team. |
Usual meeting attendance: |
Seven |
Meeting times and days: |
First Monday of the month when possible. In 2020 there were nine meetings. |
Locations used by Group: |
"In normal times, the Communications Committee meets in a meeting room at the church. |
Highlights of the year: |
In many ways, the business of the Communications was able to continue almost as normal, albeit with zoom videoconferences instead of face-to-face meetings. |
Any needs that Church Council can assist: |
We are seeking at least two new members for the Communications Committee. Preferably at least one would have a passion for using social media as a communications channel. Preferably one will have a passion for keeping the web-site design contemporary John Snare |
Group |
FISH - Gold |
Purpose, Aim or Mission of the Group: |
A group of members meeting in homes and sometimes other venues, but this year mainly on Zoom. |
Current Office Bearers: |
Convened usually by SueMorgan |
Membership numbers: |
15 |
Usual meeting attendance: |
12 |
Meeting times and days: |
Fortnightly since August |
Locations used by Group: |
Homes and restaurants till March, then Zoom. |
Highlights of the year: |
The annual book sale in early March. |
Any needs that Church Council can assist: |
None. |
Group |
Free Spirit |
Purpose, Aim or Mission of the Group: |
"Music can warm the soul and bring us closer to the Lord! Free Spirit is a group of people who aim to enrich worship through music - and sometimes have some fun with other types of music as well. Free Spirit is regularly part of the worship at the Glen Waverley Uniting Church, but also likes to be part of worship with other congregations from time to time. |
Current Office Bearers: |
Music director: Deb Leigh |
Membership numbers: |
28 |
Usual meeting attendance: |
There was nothing usual in 2020. The number of people joining zoom meetings was similar to last year – low twenties from Free Spirit and about a dozen from Uniting Voices towards the end of the year. |
Meeting times and days: |
Practice weekly on Wednesday evenings. Prior to the Covid-19 restrictions the intent was as follows. |
Locations used by Group: |
"Normally, practice is usually in the home of Russell Lang, and sometimes in the Church the week before an occasion when Free Spirit sings. |
Highlights of the year: |
In March 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic affected Melbourne and physical attendance at worship services and choir performances ceased. Free Spirit became an iso-zoom-choir and continued to meet and practice on-line using zoom video conferences. It was challenging to learn new music, and the Free Spirit repertoire expanded less than usual. |
Any needs that Church Council can assist: |
Roll & performance record: Robin Pope |
Group |
GOMER |
Purpose, Aim or Mission of the Group: |
A fellowship group for retired men |
Current Office Bearers: |
DavidMorgan Zoom facilitator |
Membership numbers: |
35 |
Usual meeting attendance: |
10-15 on line |
Meeting times and days: |
Monday 10a.m. on Zoom |
Locations used by Group: |
Zoom |
Highlights of the year: |
GOMER quickly became Virtual GOMER or GoZooMers in March. Not all the usual crowd took to Zoom, but it did allow some with limited mobility or hearing to join in. As restrictions waxed and waned, some members joined the walk in Jells Park. |
Any needs that Church Council can assist: |
None |
Group |
Playgroup Volunteers |
Purpose, Aim or Mission of the Group: |
To provide a safe, friendly, welcoming and supportive place for mothers and their young children |
Current Office Bearers: |
Bev Richardson and Chris krahn |
Membership numbers: |
Due to Coronavirus restrictions our Playgroups only ran for 4 weeks |
Usual meeting attendance: |
Approx 10 children and 12 adults each session |
Meeting times and days: |
10 - 12 midday. Monday, Tuesday and Friday during school term times. 10am- 12midday |
Locations used by Group: |
Playground, Rooms 2 and 3 |
Highlights of the year: |
Unfortunately minimal highlights due to interruptions to year. Playgroup was only conducted for 4 weeks of year (Feb - early March) |
Any needs that Church Council can assist: |
Advertising if and when next year will commence |
Group |
UCAF |
Purpose, Aim or Mission of the Group: |
To enable members to share in Christ's mission, meeting for fellowship service and worship. |
Current Office Bearers: |
President/Secretary, Margaret Duncan. |
Membership numbers: |
44 |
Usual meeting attendance: |
Av. 32 |
Meeting times and days: |
First Tuesday of the month at 10 am. |
Locations used by Group: |
Chapel, fellowship area. Church and hall on special occasions |
Highlights of the year: |
February: Gavin Blakemore Guest Speaker. |
Any needs that Church Council can assist: |
We will need advice on how to set up for our elderly members and location available. |