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| = GWUC Headlines for week ending July 08 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Newsbeat-July-2023.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for July]] is now available, with a grateful note from RossMackinnon. * A webinar on the voice to parliament will be on Thursday 13 July at 7.30pm for an hour of listening, laughing and learning with your Church. The Working for Justice and Walking Together as First and Second Peoples Circles invite you into some deep dadirri listening around the Voice. Come and hear Palawa woman Alison Overeem, Advocate of the Walking Together Circle, Gamillaroi man and comedian Ben Moodie and Uncle Ray Minniecon, Aboriginal Pastor and a descendant of the Kabi Kabi nation and the Gurang Gurang nations join together and Yarn for Yes. For register click [[https://ucappep.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e8f27b32523221ded6bfe2d6&id=9e7ef98dd0&e=f0fe1afd2f|here.]] |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending March 22, 2025 = * [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Newsbeat-Mar25-Printer-Friendly.pdf|The March edition of Newsbeat]], the Presbytery newsletter is now available. |
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| = GWUC Headlines for week ending July 01 = * Church Council met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20230626|Provisional minutes]] are available * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g3ywT_JaOk|A youtube recording]] of a recent information session on the constitutional referendum is now available from Murrumbeena UCA. * [[https://www.act2uca.com/act2report|A report on ACT2, the consultation on the future of the UCA]] is available. * [[attachment:JobDescriptions/2023 Position Description - Welfare Co-ordinator.pdf|The Welfare Coordinator position description]] is now available. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending March 15, 2025 = * [[https://agr.org.au/so/2fPM3BX6z?languageTag=en&cid=2260a6b7-91f4-4f8b-b904-75e2b6e646c9|Alliance for Gambling Reform March Newsletter]] is now available * Church Council met this week, and provisioal minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20250313 |
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| = GWUC Headlines for week ending June 24 = * [[https://uniting.church/a-voice-to-parliament-in-2-pages/|Some new explantory material]] on The Voice is now available from Synod. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending March 8, 2025 = * The Suburban Rail Loop Plans for Glen Waverley have just been released. Prepare yourselves for some (nasty?) surprises! Visit https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/suburban-rail-loop * Our pancake program is one of the [[https://grilld.com.au/local-matters|"Local Matters"]] at Grill'd in Kingsway. If you eat there you will be given bottle top tokens. Put them in our jar to maximise our payout. {{attachment:GrilldMarch2025.jpg| |width=300}} |
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| = GWUC Headlines for week ending June 17 = * The next Church Council meeting will be held on Monday 26 June. The [[http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CouncilAgenda20230626| agenda is developing. If you have items for inclusion, please email <<MailTo(councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>> |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending February 22, 2025 = * The [[https://justact.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/JustAct-Newsletter-February-2025-DIGITAL.pdf|February edition of JustAct]] (Christmas Bowl) is now available. * Uniting Church President Rev Charissa Suli will lead a [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-l-thjjkye-ndtlkhjkyd-j/|forum discussion on ‘Uniting for Peace in Palestine’ on Sunday, February 23.]] The event is being held in the ACT but will also be shown online via Zoom. * The National Assembly is inviting members from throughout the country to become climate champions and join an [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-l-thjjkye-ndtlkhjkyd-t/|online net zero roundtable]] on Wednesday, February 26. * The [[WelfareReview2025|recommendations of the review of our Welfare program]] are now available. |
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| = GWUC Headlines for week ending June 10 = * [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Newsbeat-June.pdf|The June Presbytery Newsletter]] includes Glen Waverley's Indonesian Festival. * Letters from Monash City Council to [[attachment:L from Monash Council to Residents.pdf|residents]] and [[attachment:L from Monash Council to Traders.pdf|traders]] give some information about parking changes planned when the Bogong Ave parking station is closed during extentions. * [[https://issuu.com/ucavictas/docs/202306crosslightjune_flipbook|June Crosslight]] is now available. * [[https://ucappep.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e8f27b32523221ded6bfe2d6&id=4a5af69092&e=f0fe1afd2f|Garry Deverall's talk about the Voice referendum]] is now available. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending February 15, 2025 = * ChurchCouncil met this week and provsional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20250213 |
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| = GWUC Headlines for week ending February 1, 2025 = * Monash Interfaith Gathering are sponsoring [[attachment:Bridges & Boundaries.pdf|Boundaries & Bridges. Navigating Respect in Multicultural Marriages]] 9:30AM-2PM, SATURDAY, 22 FEB 2025, MULGRAVE COMMUNITY HALL, 355 Wellington Road, Mulgrave, VIC 3170. [[https://www.trybooking.com/CXWWD|Book here.]] |
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| = GWUC Headlines for week ending May 20 = * ChurchCouncil met this week, and provisional minutes are [[CouncilMinutes20230515|available.]] * The next Home-brewed pub conversation about forming new communities of faith will be held on Sunday 21 May 2023 at 4pm at The Rogue Squire, Cnr Ferntree Gully & Jells Rd, Wheelers Hill. This regular gathering is for those interested or involved in starting contextual expressions of Christian community. We’re a peer group of learners about gathering people beyond the church and exploring faith with them. For more information contact Craig Mitchell [email protected] * The Seventeenth Meeting of the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania will commence at 10am on Saturday 18 Nov 2023 and conclude at 4pm on Tuesday 21 Nov 2023. The meeting will be held at Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill. It is time to consider nominating for membership at the 2023 Synod Meeting. Any confirmed member of the Uniting Church can nominate as a Synod member. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending January 25, 2025 = * [[http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/WelfareCommittee#Future|Our welfare coordinator has resigned]] and we are recruiting a review panel for the Welfare program. Enquiries and offers to ChurchOffice |
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| = GWUC Headlines for week ending May 13 = * Synod is holding a [[attachment:230509eLMJIM_Net Zero Greenhouse Dropin.pdf|Zoom session on reaching net zero emissions]] Wednesday 31 May 2023, 6pm-7:30pm. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending January 11, 2025 = * Presbytery are running a[[https://events.humanitix.com/what-is-mission| workshop on mission]] March 29. |
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| = GWUC Headlines for week ending January 4, 2025 = * [[https://adamstownpuddingkitchen.org.au/|Adamstown puddings]] have been recommended. * WorshipAttendances graphs have been updated. |
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| = GWUC Headlines for week ending May 6 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Newsbeat-05-2023.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for May]] is now available. * PPE and the Victorian Council of Churches are co-sponsoring an evening of listening and conversation about The Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Voice Referendum on Tuesday evening 30 May at Glen Waverley Uniting Church, 7.30-9.00pm. The speaker will be Rev Dr Garry Deverell, Lecturer and Research Fellow in the School of Indigenous Studies, University of Divinity. [[https://ucappep.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e8f27b32523221ded6bfe2d6&id=1e8f34e4ad&e=f0fe1afd2f|More details here.]] |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending November 30 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Newsbeat-December-2024.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for December]] is now available. |
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| = GWUC Headlines for week ending April 22 = * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20230417. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending November 16 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Newsbeat-November-2024-printer-friendly_compressed.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for November]] is now available. * Port Phillip East Presbytery is delighted to invite people to the Ordination Service of DanielSihombing in Caulfield Indonesian Uniting Church on Sunday 1 December at 2pm. Daniel has been active in the UCA for a number of years and has served in supply ministry at Monash UC, Korean Church of Melbourne and Caulfield Indonesian UC as well as leadership roles at Glen Waverley UC. Daniel has accepted the call to the Pilgrim College – Faculty Position – Systematic Theology placement, to start on 1 January 2025. If anyone wants to join us with this special occasion, please register via the [[https://events.humanitix.com/invitation-to-daniel-sihombing-s-ordination-service|link by 26 November.]] * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Newsbeat-November-2024.pdf| November issue of Newsbeat]] has a report on our fete. * The [[https://vic.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d80ceb9abcbee5ad99ddd919d&id=2e7e059ea8&e=072c584d17|annual report of the Commission for Children and Young People]] is now available. * Church Council met this week and [[CouncilMinutes20241114|provisional minutes]] are now available. |
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| = GWUC Headlines for week ending April 15 = * [[IndonesianFestivalPlanApr2023|Plans for the Indonesian Festival]] are coming together. Bookings are now open for the paid events. * Church Council meets Monday evening. Agenda items to DavidMorgan please. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending November 9 = * ChurchCouncil meets next week, and additions to the [[CouncilAgenda20241114|Agenda]] are being sought. |
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| = GWUC Headlines for week ending April 8 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Newsbeat_April_WWW.pdf|April Newsbeat (Presbytery newsletter)]] is now available. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending October 19 = * The Fete is this Saturday * Uniting World have released their [[https://donate.unitingworld.org.au/everythingincommon|Everything in Common Gift Catalogue for 2024.]] |
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| = GWUC Headlines for week ending April 1 = * [[https://ac.actforpeace.org.au/index.php?action=social&chash=df877f3865752637daa540ea9cbc474f.1550&s=889708724406ec30f5aafd39393f269f|A new appeal by Act for Peace]] will support refugees in Kenya. * Professor Anne Pattel-Gray speaks about the [[https://ucappep.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e8f27b32523221ded6bfe2d6&id=5924608cb2&e=f0fe1afd2f|Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Voice referendum on Youtube]]. [[https://ucappep.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e8f27b32523221ded6bfe2d6&id=dceeec3392&e=f0fe1afd2f|Rev Dr Garry Deverell also speaks about the Statement and the referendum]]. Both Anne and Garry are faculty members of the University of Divinity. * The [[https://e.issuu.com/embed.html?d=202304cross_april_newflip&u=ucavictas|April edition of CrossLight]] is now available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending March 25 = * [[https://mailchi.mp/bed2e4cbd25b/news-and-upcoming-initiatives-to-spark-your-energy-renewable-of-course-15571524?e=bf5df5aef6|United Climate Action Network news]] is available. * The [[Survey2023|Survey]] requested by the last congregational meeting is now available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending March 18 = * Church Council met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20230313|provisional minutes]] are now available to the congregation. * Presbytery have provided some links to do with The Voice referendum. * Resources from the Official Yes Campaigns – [[https://yes23.com.au/ online course and materials]] and their booklet attached, and [[https://fromtheheart.com.au/education/#/|online course.]] * Kitchen Table Conversation: [[https://togetheryes.com.au/|Yes, Together.]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending March 11 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Newsbeat-03-2023.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for March]] is now available. * A [[attachment:EcoTaskHomePage/Net Zero Emissions for the Synod Discussion Paper.pdf|discussion paper on the Synod of VicTas achieving net zero carbon emissions]] has been released. * The final total for the Book Sale is $6552.27, a great result for all those who helped at all stages. Remaing books have been deliverd to [[ https://www.brotherhoodbooks.org.au/about-us|Brother hood books]] and children's books to [[https://123read2me.org.au/|123read2me]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending March 4 = * March is the month for our Welfare program at [[https://www.grilld.com.au/restaurants/victoria/melbourne/glen-waverley|Grill'd Local Matters.]] Put your tokens in our jar to maximise our funding. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 18 = * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20230220 * Monash City Council is [[https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/About-Us/News/Monash-first-to-deliver-soft-plastics-recycling-option-for-residents-following-suspension-of-RedCycle|accepting soft plastics for recycling]] at the Ferntree Gully Road depot. If you would like to be part of a scheme to collect soft plastics from the congregation and take to the depot, please contact DavidMorgan = GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 18 = * For those wishing to donate to the earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria, Act for Peace, the aid arm of the National Council of Churches in Australia, (Christmas Bowl) have now launched an emergency appeal at https://actforpeace.org.au/syria-turkiye-earthquake/ * The [[https://www.agr.org.au/feb-2023-newsletter?utm_campaign=b32ac956-850f-40b1-a015-8d763f773c6d&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=2260a6b7-91f4-4f8b-b904-75e2b6e646c9|Alliance for Gambling Reform newsletter]] is now available. * The [[https://issuu.com/ucavictas/docs/202302_crosslight_feb_flip|February Crosslight]] features a story about Kelly Skilton. * The CarefulKitchenCrew have prepared a checklist for UsingTheChurchKitchen = GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 11 = * Sarah Manase, Presbytery Communications Officer wrote: Our Newsbeat Newsletter goes out the 1st week of every month, so if you know any stories or workshops or testimonies that would be useful, I would appreciate them by the 24th of every month. <<BR>>It doesn't need to be long, whether it be 1 page or 1/2 a page or even just a paragraph and lots of good quality photos - this would be great! <<BR>>In the month of March our theme will be focusing on " Thankfulness". If you have any people or know of a story that leads to this theme that would great. Or if not, anything is welcome. * A picture of the original Methodist Church in Waverley road is at HistoricalPictures. If you can identify any of the people, please tell DavidMorgan. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 4 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Newsbeat-02-2023.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for February]] is now available, including articles about Kelly Skilton and Daniel Sihombing. * The stained glass display funded by the Marriott bequest is now on display. [[MarriottArtworkInstalled|A photo with the artist's explanation ]] is available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 28 = * Church Council met on Monday, and [[CouncilMinutes20230123|provisional minutes]] are now available. * AlisonClarkson was elected Chair, and DavidMorgan continues as secretary. * [[ProposedSupplyHoonDec2022|Hoon You]] joined the meeting. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 21 = * [[attachment:FinanceCommittee/2022AnnualManagementReport.pdf|Annual financial statement is now available.]] * RevHoonYou will commence supply ministry at Glen Waverley for six months from February. Details at ProposedSupplyHoonDec2022 |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending October 12 = * Church Council met this week and [[CouncilMinutes20241010|Provisional minutes are available.]] * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Newsbeat-October-2024.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for October]] is now available (including an ad for our fete!). |
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GWUC Headlines for week ending March 22, 2025
The March edition of Newsbeat, the Presbytery newsletter is now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending March 15, 2025
Alliance for Gambling Reform March Newsletter is now available
Church Council met this week, and provisioal minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20250313
GWUC Headlines for week ending March 8, 2025
The Suburban Rail Loop Plans for Glen Waverley have just been released. Prepare yourselves for some (nasty?) surprises! Visit https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/suburban-rail-loop
Our pancake program is one of the "Local Matters" at Grill'd in Kingsway. If you eat there you will be given bottle top tokens. Put them in our jar to maximise our payout.
GWUC Headlines for week ending February 22, 2025
The February edition of JustAct (Christmas Bowl) is now available.
Uniting Church President Rev Charissa Suli will lead a forum discussion on ‘Uniting for Peace in Palestine’ on Sunday, February 23. The event is being held in the ACT but will also be shown online via Zoom.
The National Assembly is inviting members from throughout the country to become climate champions and join an online net zero roundtable on Wednesday, February 26.
The recommendations of the review of our Welfare program are now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending February 15, 2025
ChurchCouncil met this week and provsional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20250213
GWUC Headlines for week ending February 1, 2025
Monash Interfaith Gathering are sponsoring Boundaries & Bridges. Navigating Respect in Multicultural Marriages 9:30AM-2PM, SATURDAY, 22 FEB 2025, MULGRAVE COMMUNITY HALL, 355 Wellington Road, Mulgrave, VIC 3170. Book here.
GWUC Headlines for week ending January 25, 2025
Our welfare coordinator has resigned and we are recruiting a review panel for the Welfare program. Enquiries and offers to ChurchOffice
GWUC Headlines for week ending January 11, 2025
Presbytery are running aworkshop on mission March 29.
GWUC Headlines for week ending January 4, 2025
Adamstown puddings have been recommended.
WorshipAttendances graphs have been updated.
GWUC Headlines for week ending November 30
The Presbytery Newsletter for December is now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending November 16
The Presbytery Newsletter for November is now available.
Port Phillip East Presbytery is delighted to invite people to the Ordination Service of DanielSihombing in Caulfield Indonesian Uniting Church on Sunday 1 December at 2pm. Daniel has been active in the UCA for a number of years and has served in supply ministry at Monash UC, Korean Church of Melbourne and Caulfield Indonesian UC as well as leadership roles at Glen Waverley UC. Daniel has accepted the call to the Pilgrim College – Faculty Position – Systematic Theology placement, to start on 1 January 2025. If anyone wants to join us with this special occasion, please register via the link by 26 November.
The November issue of Newsbeat has a report on our fete.
The annual report of the Commission for Children and Young People is now available.
Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending November 9
ChurchCouncil meets next week, and additions to the Agenda are being sought.
GWUC Headlines for week ending October 19
- The Fete is this Saturday
Uniting World have released their Everything in Common Gift Catalogue for 2024.
GWUC Headlines for week ending October 12
Church Council met this week and Provisional minutes are available.
The Presbytery Newsletter for October is now available (including an ad for our fete!).
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