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Susan Stringer; Neil and Fiona Leister; Lesley Armstrong; Heather Hon;
Kath and Jason Mann; Lyn Peters; Alan Barnard; Deidre Reynolds;
Evelyn Peterson; Blair Feenaghty		 SusanStringer, NeilLeister, FionaLeister, LesleyArmstrong, HeatherHon, KathMann, JasonMann, LynPeters, AlanBarnard, DeidreReynolds, EvelynPeterson, BlairFeenaghty
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 * Rev Neil Peters opened the meeting with a prayer.  * NeilPeters opened the meeting with a prayer.
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 * Warren Greenwood presented nominations for the election of John Snare, which was supported by Ken Coutts and David Morgan.
 * John Snare’s appointment as new Congregation Chairperson was supported by the congregation.		  * WarrenGreenwood presented nominations for the election of John Snare, which was supported by KenCoutts and DavidMorgan.
 * JohnSnare’s appointment as new Congregation Chairperson was supported by the congregation.
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 * Congregational show of appreciation to Warren Bartlett for his years of service.  * Congregational show of appreciation to WarrenBartlett for his years of service.
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=== Susan Karoly filled the role as Presbytery Representative. === === SusanKaroly filled the role as Presbytery Representative. ===
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 * Presented by Helen Stewart  * Presented by HelenStewart
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=== Extension of Alanee Hearnshaw's appointment ===
GWUC Congregation requests Port Phillip East Presbytery to extend the placement of Alanee Hearnshaw for up to 5 years. 		=== Extension of AlaneeHearnshaw's appointment ===
GWUC Congregation requests Port Phillip East Presbytery to extend the placement of AlaneeHearnshaw for up to 5 years.
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 * Outreach Committee to recommend COP Committee membership - Rev NeilPeters  * Outreach Committee to recommend COP Committee membership - NeilPeters
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 * John Snare gave thanks for the work and commitment given by outgoing Congregation Chairperson Warren Greenwood.  * JohnSnare gave thanks for the work and commitment given by outgoing Congregation Chairperson WarrenGreenwood.
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 * Graham Frekker made the announcement that Synod had discussions of the Uniting Church becoming an incorporated body.  * GraemeFrecker made the announcement that Synod had discussions of the Uniting Church becoming an incorporated body.
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GLEN WAVERLEY UNITING CHURCH

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION

held in the Worship Centre at 11:30am on Sunday 6th March 2016 - following the 10:00am Combined Worship service.

AGENDA

1. Welcome and Apologies

Apologies from; SusanStringer, NeilLeister, FionaLeister, LesleyArmstrong, HeatherHon, KathMann, JasonMann, LynPeters, AlanBarnard, DeidreReynolds, EvelynPeterson, BlairFeenaghty

2. Prayer and Devotion

3. Election of Chairperson

4. Confirmation of Minutes of Meeting held on 24th November 2015

5. Matters arising from the previous Minutes

5.1. SusanKaroly filled the role as Presbytery Representative.

5.2. Church lighting upgrade is nearly completed.

6. Correspondence

No correspondence

7. Presentation of Financial Statements for year 2015

2015 Actuals were higher than budgeted due to a surplus of $31,600.00.

8. Reports and Recommendations

8.1. Church Council Vision & resources

  • Presented by HelenStewart

  • Church Council identified areas of Ministry and the resources required. The areas identified were;
    • Continuing to build connectedness and genuine community.
    • Cross-cultural/External Relationships
    • Nurturing faith development, sharing, questioning and exploration.
    • Raising GWUC’s profile by serving our local community.

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8.2. Extension of AlaneeHearnshaw's appointment

GWUC Congregation requests Port Phillip East Presbytery to extend the placement of AlaneeHearnshaw for up to 5 years.

  • “Under UCA regulation 2.6.8(a) “Any extensions shall require 2/3 majority by secret ballot of those present in each of the meetings of the Church Council, the Congregation and the Presbytery.”

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A ballot was conducted and votes counted showed a strong affirmation of Alanee’s continuing ministry with GWUC.

Background papers.

8.3. COP report/recommendations

  • Outreach Committee to recommend COP Committee membership - NeilPeters

9. Other Business

9.1. Concerns regarding Stewards Roster support – LynnBoyer

  • Support urgently required

9.2. Congregation Chairperson

9.3. Uniting Church becoming an incorporated body

  • GraemeFrecker made the announcement that Synod had discussions of the Uniting Church becoming an incorporated body.

9.4. Office Business Hours

  • Current office hours are from 10am – 2pm, Monday to Friday
  • Motion to extend hours to 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday
  • Financial impact of extended hours
  • Agreement of meeting not consensus

  • Matter referred to ChurchCouncil

10. Benediction

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