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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 28 November 2015 = '''Combined Service and Christmas Lunch - Sunday 29 November at 10am''' A reminder that this Sunday is a 10am Combined Service followed by Christmas lunch. '''Remembrance Service - Tuesday 1 December at 7.30pm''' - The Remembrance Service for this year will be held on Tuesday 1 December at 7.30pm. This is a quiet, reflective service and a time to remember those who are not with us. All are welcome. NewView '''December Issue - Monday December 7 Deadline '''- Contributions for the December Issue of NewView are due by Monday 7 December. These can be emailed to Robin Pope at [email protected] or left at the Church Office. The theme for this issue is Journeying. '''Empty Christmas Tree - ''' Gifts for all ages are invited for the Empty Christmas Tree. Please do not wrap your gift. So that gifts can be distributed in time for Christmas, please leave your gift by Wednesday December 17. '''Advent Letters -''' Please collect your Advent letter from the table in the foyer. '''Christmas Cards Christmas''' - Cards are available from the Church Office. Cards start at $7 a packet for 10 and proceeds go to UCA Share and the Ryder-Chesire Foundation. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 21 November 2015 = * '''Congregational Meeting - Tuesday 24 November at 7.45pm''' - Our next Congregational Meeting will be held on Tuesday 24 November at 7.45pm. The key agenda items will include Approval of the 2016 Budget, Introduction to the Safe Church Concerns Person and a report from the Faith Development Missional Group. Copies of the previous minutes, and current agenda can be found on the wiki at the following addresses:- . http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingMinutes20150830 and . http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20151124 * '''Children’s Christmas Photos at The Hub - Monday 23, Tuesday 24 & Wednesday 25 November at 10am''' - Bring your children or grandchildren to dress up as Mary, Joseph, shepherds, wise men or angels and have their photo taken. Dress-ups will be available to use. * '''Combined Service and Christmas Lunch - Sunday 29 November at 10am''' - A reminder that next Sunday is a 10am Combined Service followed by a delicious Christmas lunch. Please complete the form on the Stewards Table today to register for lunch. * '''Remembrance Service - Tuesday 1 December at 7.30pm''' - The Remembrance Service for this year will beheld on Tuesday 1 December at 7.30pm. This is a quiet, reflective service and a time to remember those who are not with us. All are welcome. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 14 November 2015 = * Congratulations to our '''Glen Waverley Interchurch Council''' members! At the AGM on Wednesday night, JanClear was elected President, and JohnHurst continues as Treasurer. Just because GW Uniting Church now dominates the new management team does NOT mean that we discourage new members! There is always a place for interested volunteers to help us with the work of the Interchurch Council. Visit http://glenwaverleychurches.org/news.xml to see Jan being handed the reins. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 7 November 2015 = * '''Commissioning of Nancye Cottrell - Sunday 8 November at 9.15am & 4.30pm''' At both our 9.15am and 4.30pm services on Sunday we will be Commissioning Nancye Cottrell in her new role with Children and Families. Please join with us at this time. * '''COP Presentations - Sunday 15 November at 9.15am''' At the 9.15am service next Sunday the congregation will present the 2015 COP grants to the approved recipients following the success of our fete last month. After all the hard work of the fete it will be wonderful to give grants to the six worthy projects. * '''Congregational Meeting - Tuesday 24 November at 7.45pm''' Our next Congregational Meeting will be held on Tuesday 24 November at 7.45pm. The key agenda items will include approval of the 2015 budget, introduction to the Safe Church Concerns Person and a report from the Faith Development Missional Group. Please put this date in your diaries now = GWUC Headlines for w/e 31 October 2015 = * '''Ping-Pong-A-Thon - Friday 30 October at 6pm''' - All are invited to participate in this 24-hour event. All funds raised will benefit those being trafficked in the South-east Asian region. * '''Is Australia Doing Enough? - Sunday 1 November at 3pm '''- Join us at High Street Road Uniting Church and hear renowned advocate Julian Burnside speak about the plight of Asylum Seekers looking for a safe homeland to resettle in. * '''Campaign for Australian Aid - Wednesday 4 November at 7.30pm''' - Please join us for this Monash Forum at 7.30pm at Clayton Church of Christ. Speakers include Anna Burke (Member for Chisholm) and Matthew Maury (TEAR Australia). There will be a time for questions and open discussion as well as a light supper. All are welcome. * '''Quiet Day for Reflection - Sunday 7 November at 10am''' - All members of the congregation and friends are invited to join us at Cornish College for a quiet day of reflection. The day will be based on the monastic system of prayer, study, meditation and work. If you are interested in attending please collect a flyer from the Stewards Table and add your name to the list on the office counter. * '''Fete Lost and Found''' - While sorting through books after the fete a USB stick was found containing travel photos. If you believe this might belong to you, please contact the Church Office. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 October 2015 = * '''Pleasant Sunday Afternoon - Sunday 25 October at 2.30pm''' - Celebrating Community - A Monash Seniors Festival Event to be held here at Glen Waverley. You are invited to share a programme of music, readings, poetry and reflection including afternoon tea. * '''Seniors Morning Tea at The Hub - Thursday 29 October at 10am''' - Come and share morning tea with our seniors who help in our community. All ages welcome. All donations to research into Motor Neurone Disease. * '''Ping-Pong-A-Thon - Friday 30 October at 6pm''' - All are invited to participate in this 24-hour event. All funds raised will benefit those being trafficked in the South-east Asian region. * '''Quiet Day for Reflection - Saturday 7 November at 10am''' - All members of the congregation and friends are invited to join us at Cornish College for a quiet day or reflection. The day will be based on the monastic system of prayer, study, meditation and work. If you are interested in attending please collect a flyer from the Stewards Table and add your name to the list on the office counter. * '''Fete '''- Lost and Found While sorting through books after the fete a USB stick was found containing travel photos. If you believe this might belong to you please contact the Church Office. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 17 October 2015 = * '''Church Fete - Saturday 17 October from 8.30am''' - Don’t forget the fete … looking forward to seeing you there. * '''West Papuan Dinner - Saturday 24 October at 6pm''' - St Luke’s Uniting Church are inviting anyone interested to a West Papuan three-course dinner with entertainment and guest speaker. Cost: $25. Neil and Lynn are going if others would like to join them. See the Outreach noticeboard for further details. * '''Pleasant Sunday Afternoon - Sunday 25 October at 2.30pm''' - Celebrating Community - A Monash Seniors Festival Event to be held here at Glen Waverley. You are invited to share a programme of music, readings, poetry and reflection followed by afternoon tea. * '''Seniors Morning Tea at The Hub - Thursday 29 October at 10am''' - Come and share morning tea with our seniors who help in our community. All ages welcome. All donations to research into Motor Neurone Disease. * '''Quiet Day for Reflection - Saturday 7 November at 10am''' - All members of the congregation and friends are invited to join us at Cornish College for a quiet day of reflection. The day will be based on the monastic system of prayer, study, meditation and work. If you are interested in attending please collect a flyer from the Steward’s Table and add your name to the list on the office counter. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 10 Oct 2015 = * '''Cake Stall - Fete''' - The UCAF would appreciate donation of cakes for the cake stall at our fete. If you bring the cakes on Friday, please ensure they are labelled with your name and phone number. Donations to the Cake Stall can also be made through the bakeless envelopes available on the Office counter. Ingredient lists are also available on the counter. * '''Fete - Local Trader Vouchers''' - Support the fete by pre-purchasing one or more of the 50+ vouchers donated by local traders to the silent auction. See weekly bulletin for details of vouchers available. * '''Planned Giving Envelopes '''- The new sets of planned giving envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours as this saves us postage costs. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 Oct 2015 = * The latest [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Newsbeat-October-2015.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter]] is available. * The list of vouchers donated to the silent auction at the fete, and available to the congregation to purchase at face value is available [[Fete2015Vouchers|here.]] * '''Daylight saving this weekend! '''Please note that Daylight Saving commences this weekend. Don’t forget to put your clocks forward one hour on Saturday night! * '''Fete – Leaflet Delivery.''' If you have volunteered to deliver leaflets for the Fete, please collect your leaflets from the table in the church foyer. The leaflets need to be delivered by Sunday 11 October. * '''Fete - Local Trader Vouchers.''' Support the fete by pre-purchasing one or more of the 50+ vouchers donated by local traders to the silent auction. See weekly bulletin for details of vouchers available * '''Planned Giving Envelopes''' - The new sets of planned giving envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours as this saves us postage costs. * '''Team Leave - '''Heather is on leave from 21 September to 9 October. During this time the office will be open reduced hours. Please check the bulletin to see when someone will be in the office to assist you. Neil is on leave for a few days, returning on Wednesday. * '''Spring Clean - '''The pre fete spring clean will be happening this coming Saturday 10 October from 8:30am to 12 noon. The focus will be windows, gardens and carpets. 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Please do not include private phone numbers or email addresses on this page. For contact details of any names, click on the name itself (for security reasons, you must be logged in. [[#WikiAccess|For access information click here.]]) ## Note to editors: please use the following template for links to Newsbeat, to ensure that readers are taken to the correct page. ## * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Newsbeat-October-2019.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for October]] is now available. ## Note that the Presbytery is not very consistent with the format of their URLs. You need to check each time. ## The 10 in the above example apparently means uploaded in October, not necessarily the October edition. ## SUNDAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK! (John 20:1) = GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 19 2022 = * Monash Interfaith Gathering have invited us to a virtual screening of "Shereen" on 21st March at 7:30pm to support their work of promoting Understanding, Respect and Harmony throughout the community. * [[https://click.mlsend.com/link/c/YT0xOTA1NDcyMzE1ODk4OTkyNzUyJmM9dTdkMiZlPTAmYj05NDI5NDg3MzYmZD1mM2EwczNs.oi_yaPZi8NSYx9bqnwqB_qJzO4QWE7iN2W6SaLIkskc|Click here to view the trailer.]] * [[https://click.mlsend.com/link/c/YT0xOTA1NDcyMzE1ODk4OTkyNzUyJmM9dTdkMiZlPTAmYj05NDI5NDg3NDImZD1wMWkycDRr.0eUSQksMAnzjZhCku209xzzbbeOOycz3NPk1tNdTD9M|Click here to register]] * ONCE YOU'RE ON THE REGISTRATION SCREEN: * Click ‘Get Access Now’. * Register your details / log in and complete checkout. * Return to https://www.fanforcetv.com/programs/shereen-monash on Monday 21st March at 7:30pm to access the film and discussion. * FAQs are available [[https://click.mlsend.com/link/c/YT0xOTA1NDcyMzE1ODk4OTkyNzUyJmM9dTdkMiZlPTAmYj05NDI5NDg3NDUmZD1vMHM3bTNs.XYKorzFP5Mai3Isav-Y3nnn6nt8TUyLdxoXmyUKk0zE|here]] if you run into any issues. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 6 2022 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Newsbeat-March-2022.pdf|March issue of Newsbeat]] is available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 26 2022 = * National Church Life Surveys are due. See [[HeadLines#NCLS|below.]] * Nominations for [[attachment:CongregationalPage/2022 Election Form - no background.pdf|Council]] and [[attachment:CongMeetingInfoSessionReport202220206/2022 JNC Election Form - no background.pdf|Joint Nominating Committee]] close Next Sunday Feb 27. * [[JointNominatingCommitteeRole|Information of JNC is at available.]] * Church Council met this week and [[CouncilMinutes20220221|provisional minutes]] are now available. Login required. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 19 2022 = * [[https://www.pokiesplayyou.org.au/end_gambling_harm_after_dark|A petition to synchronise closing hours for gambling venues]] is available. In Victoria, all gaming venues must only operate for a maximum of 20 hours a day with a four-hour break. However each venue can individually decide what hours their poker machine rooms are closed. In Monash, access to a gaming venue is available 24 hurs a day. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 12 2022 = * [[CongMeetingInfoSessionReport202220206|The report of last Sundays meeting]], with links to all the material provided, is now available. * [[https://issuu.com/ucavictas/docs/202202_crosslight_feb_flipbook|The February issue of Crosslight]] is now available. <<Anchor(NCLS)>> * The National Church Life Survey is underway. * After multiple delays, Glen Waverley is now running the National Church Life Survey. * This is designed to enable the whole congregation to provide input into church planning, and will be especially valuable this year as we move towards calling another Minister of the Word. However, its usefulness depends critically on how representative it is, that is, getting as many members as possible to take part. * This is a voluntary, anonymous and confidential survey. * Most people complete it in 15 to 20 minutes. * Choose one response to each question unless it states otherwise. * Not all surveys are exactly alike. There are many issues being covered. * Further details are available from [[https://www.2021ncls.org.au/about|NCLS.]] * The options for taking part are: * [[http://attendersurvey.ncls.org.au|Online here for 15+]] or [[http://childsurvey.ncls.org.au|here for 8-14yrs]]. Our Church Code is UA291301 Glen Waverley Uniting Church. * Paper copies available at 10am services on Feb 13th and 20th. The preference is for forms to be filled in and left on the day, but return to the church office is acceptable. * Contact the office asking Joanne to send you a paper survey by post. * A [[https://www.2021ncls.org.au/media/2152/2021-ncls-parent-information-sheet.pdf|parent information sheet]] is available for families with 8 to 14 year olds. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 5 2022 = * [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Newsbeat-February-2022.pdf|The February edition of Newsbeat]] is now available, including two stories from Glen Waverley. * Members are invited to financially support the UnitingWorld appeal, which is helping the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga to support people affected by the volcanic eruption and tsunami. Funds donated through Unitingworld make it possible to quickly get food and clothes and other essentials to people in need, particularly those who have been evacuated from their islands. UnitingWorld has set up a website where donations can be made to support the emergency relief efforts that are underway. https://donate.unitingworld.org.au/tonga. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 29 2022 = * [[https://victas.uca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Developing-a-Culture-of-Welcoming-flyer.pdf|Some workshops on welcoming]] are available from Synod, starting Feb 2. * The World Council of Churches and others have launched a [[https://www.oikoumene.org/resources/publications/zactax-toolkit|"zactax" toolkit]] to campaign for tax justice. * As groups resume for the new year, we are reminded of the [[https://victas.uca.org.au/covid-19-warning-for-congregations/|legal requirements for checkin and mask wearing]] * TheHub have decided to resume in second term 2022. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 15 2022 = * The Gold FISH group have decided to postpone the Book Sale from March 5 to a date to be determined, due to the increased prevalence of Covid-19. * In view of the continuing large number of COVID19 cases in the community, Church Council has decided to hold a single 10am live streamed service throughout February. A special meeting of the congregation for Council to outline plans for our future ministry team was planned for February 6. This will now be held following the 10am service, and live streamed for those not in attendance. This will be an information giving meeting, and no decisions are planned. It is hoped that the regular meeting of the congregation scheduled for March 6 will be possible in person. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 25 = * '''UPDATE. Masks will be mandatory indoors in Victoria from 11:59pm tonight (23 Dec) for people aged eight and over as the state ramps up its response to the COVID-19 Omicron variant. The rule applies to all indoor settings except private homes.''' * [[https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/how-we-live|Government advice for Omicron.]] * If you have COVID-19 symptoms or if you have been advised to get tested by a contact, workplace or school, get a COVID-19 test and isolate until you get a negative result. * We strongly recommend wearing a mask if you can’t physically distance, are indoors in public areas, or if you are with people who may be vulnerable to COVID-19. * Remember to check in everywhere every time using the [[CheckInVicGov|Services Victoria app.]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 11 = * We have been notified by the family that a person who attended Beryl Boundy's funeral on Wednesday December first has subsequently developed symptoms and tested positive for Covid-19. It is considered unlikely that the person was infectious on Wednesday. We have also received sms notification from the Health Department of a positive case at the church sometime Tuesday or Wednesday last week, but it is not clear that this was the same person.<<BR>>All those who attended the church on those days are advised to be especially vigilant for symptoms, and of course, to get tested as soon as any symptoms appear. * Church Council met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20211206|provisional minutes are now available.]] * A [[http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/FleshingOutTheVision2021?action=AttachFile&do=view&target=Church+Council+-+GWUC+REVISIONING+for+2022+-+with+edits+4-12-2021.pdf|Visioning document considered at the meeting]] is available. * Council decided to resume multiple services in February for a three month trial. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 4 = * Church Council meets this Monday night to consider our vision as a congregation. Documents are available at FleshingOutTheVision2021. * As part of the vision Council is considering a proposal to set up a KingswayWelfareFund, and would be very pleased to hear from members who would be interested in helping with this. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 20 = * MonashInterfaithGathering invites us to join their online forum [[https://monashinterfaith.org.au/mig-events/forum-stop-violence-against-women|Stop violence against women]] Thursday 18 November. * ChurchCouncil met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20211115|provisional minutes]] are available now. * Relaxed restriction mean that there is no cap on attendances this Sunday for the fully vaccinated. Some help on showing vaccination status is available at CovidVaccinationCertificate. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 13 = * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lke9HNub_Fs&list=PLLVW9cF90hWnZMlojGGvTCo9HrxtG076s&index=1|The recording of DiPaterson's investiture]] is now available. * Church Council meets next Monday. Matters for their attention can be sent to <<MailTo(councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>> = GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 30 = * The church office will again be occupied from Monday 8 November. [[OpeningBuildingNov2021|Details here]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 23 = * ChurchCouncil met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20211018|provisional minutes]] are available now. * JanClear has written a report on the WomenOfFaithForum included DebLeigh's presentation. * The Uniting Church has [[https://uniting.church/church-leaders-call-for-climate-action/|joined churches from across the region]] in calling on the Australian Government to play its part in global action addressing climate change. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 16 = * ChurchCouncil meets next week, and the [[CouncilAgenda20211018|agenda]] is developing. * The [[https://service.vic.gov.au/check-in/|Service Victoria app (Check in app)]] has now been updated to show vaccination certificates. Some help on getting and displaying your vaccination status is availble at CovidVaccinationCertificate. Comments, suggestions and calls for help are all welcome. The [[RoadMapChurches|roadmap]] currently indicates that we will all need to show this or some other copy when the state opens up after reaching 80% of eligible people vaccinated, expected early next month. * The moderator has sent a [[attachment:ModeratorLetter.pdf|pastoral letter]] about opening after restrictions lift. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 9 = * [[attachment:VicCouncilChurches/VCC Oct 2021 Newsletter.pdf|The October newsletter of the Victorian Council of Churches]] is now available. * [[ResumingWorshipAfterCovidVaccination|Continuing discusssions on dealing with the Victorian roadmap]] are available. * Glen Waverley features in [[https://uniting.church/towards-zero-2/| Towards Zero Episode 2]], released by the Uniting Church National Assembly. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 25 = * Presbytery Minister wrote: ''Vaccination Passports? The Victoria roadmap provides for different levels of capacity depending on whether or not everybody present has been vaccinated. This will be a challenge for many congregations, as the Victorian government has indicated that there will be a limit of 20 people gathering together where we don't know that everyone present has been fully vaccinated. I am confident that we'll have resources from both the Government and from the Synod that will help us navigate this challenge.'' * Church Council met this week and provsional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20210920. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 18 = * Church Council meets Monday Sep 20 on Zoom. Anything for their consideration should be sent to <<MailTo(councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>> as soon as possible please. * The Uniting Church National Assembly have just released [[https://uniting.church/towards-zero-2/|these resources for congregations]] on taking action on climate change = GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 11 = * DebLeigh is talking to the [[http://www.monashinterfaith.org.au|Monash Interfaith Gathering]] on September 23 about the [[ChoirOfHope|Choir of Hope.]] [[attachment:CouncilCorrespondence202109MIG/MonashInterfaithGroupDebLeigh.png|Flyer available here.]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 4 = * Extended lockdowns mean a [[http://gwuc.org.au/live/|a single 10am live streamed service]] with no congregation for the forseeable future, certainly through September. * We were awarded a [[https://fiveleafecoawards.org/|Five Leaves Eco Award]] at the recent (virtual) Presbytery meeting. [[https://ucappep.org/first-five-leaf-eco-awards-presented/|An article and video of the presentation is available.]] * We are preparing an outside display celebrating Spring, and are inviting our church community and neighbourhood to Spread the Warmth of Spring… but we need your help! Here is a SunFlower to print out and colour in. (You could even write a nice message on it!) * [[https://crosslight.org.au/author/crosslight/|Crosslight is available on line.]] ## Footnote. Please leave when archiving. Thanks. DavidM == Access information == <<Anchor(WikiAccess)>> Note that some wiki pages require a wiki login, available to all church members. This can be arranged by contacting JohnHurst. If you want to see a particular wiki page and cannot, you are always welcome to contact DavidMorgan or ask the ChurchOffice to print a copy for you. If you need help finding information, see GwucWikiFirstTimeReaders or ask. |
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GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 19 2022
- Monash Interfaith Gathering have invited us to a virtual screening of "Shereen" on 21st March at 7:30pm to support their work of promoting Understanding, Respect and Harmony throughout the community.
- ONCE YOU'RE ON THE REGISTRATION SCREEN:
- Click ‘Get Access Now’.
- Register your details / log in and complete checkout.
Return to https://www.fanforcetv.com/programs/shereen-monash on Monday 21st March at 7:30pm to access the film and discussion.
FAQs are available here if you run into any issues.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 6 2022
The March issue of Newsbeat is available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 26 2022
National Church Life Surveys are due. See below.
Nominations for Council and Joint Nominating Committee close Next Sunday Feb 27.
Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are now available. Login required.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 19 2022
A petition to synchronise closing hours for gambling venues is available. In Victoria, all gaming venues must only operate for a maximum of 20 hours a day with a four-hour break. However each venue can individually decide what hours their poker machine rooms are closed. In Monash, access to a gaming venue is available 24 hurs a day.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 12 2022
The report of last Sundays meeting, with links to all the material provided, is now available.
The February issue of Crosslight is now available.
- The National Church Life Survey is underway.
- After multiple delays, Glen Waverley is now running the National Church Life Survey.
- This is designed to enable the whole congregation to provide input into church planning, and will be especially valuable this year as we move towards calling another Minister of the Word. However, its usefulness depends critically on how representative it is, that is, getting as many members as possible to take part.
- This is a voluntary, anonymous and confidential survey.
- Most people complete it in 15 to 20 minutes.
- Choose one response to each question unless it states otherwise.
- Not all surveys are exactly alike. There are many issues being covered.
Further details are available from NCLS.
- The options for taking part are:
Online here for 15+ or here for 8-14yrs. Our Church Code is UA291301 Glen Waverley Uniting Church.
- Paper copies available at 10am services on Feb 13th and 20th. The preference is for forms to be filled in and left on the day, but return to the church office is acceptable.
- Contact the office asking Joanne to send you a paper survey by post.
A parent information sheet is available for families with 8 to 14 year olds.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 5 2022
The February edition of Newsbeat is now available, including two stories from Glen Waverley.
Members are invited to financially support the UnitingWorld appeal, which is helping the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga to support people affected by the volcanic eruption and tsunami. Funds donated through Unitingworld make it possible to quickly get food and clothes and other essentials to people in need, particularly those who have been evacuated from their islands. UnitingWorld has set up a website where donations can be made to support the emergency relief efforts that are underway. https://donate.unitingworld.org.au/tonga.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 29 2022
Some workshops on welcoming are available from Synod, starting Feb 2.
The World Council of Churches and others have launched a "zactax" toolkit to campaign for tax justice.
As groups resume for the new year, we are reminded of the legal requirements for checkin and mask wearing
TheHub have decided to resume in second term 2022.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 15 2022
- The Gold FISH group have decided to postpone the Book Sale from March 5 to a date to be determined, due to the increased prevalence of Covid-19.
- In view of the continuing large number of COVID19 cases in the community, Church Council has decided to hold a single 10am live streamed service throughout February. A special meeting of the congregation for Council to outline plans for our future ministry team was planned for February 6. This will now be held following the 10am service, and live streamed for those not in attendance. This will be an information giving meeting, and no decisions are planned. It is hoped that the regular meeting of the congregation scheduled for March 6 will be possible in person.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 25
UPDATE. Masks will be mandatory indoors in Victoria from 11:59pm tonight (23 Dec) for people aged eight and over as the state ramps up its response to the COVID-19 Omicron variant. The rule applies to all indoor settings except private homes.
Government advice for Omicron.
- If you have COVID-19 symptoms or if you have been advised to get tested by a contact, workplace or school, get a COVID-19 test and isolate until you get a negative result.
- We strongly recommend wearing a mask if you can’t physically distance, are indoors in public areas, or if you are with people who may be vulnerable to COVID-19.
Remember to check in everywhere every time using the Services Victoria app.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 11
We have been notified by the family that a person who attended Beryl Boundy's funeral on Wednesday December first has subsequently developed symptoms and tested positive for Covid-19. It is considered unlikely that the person was infectious on Wednesday. We have also received sms notification from the Health Department of a positive case at the church sometime Tuesday or Wednesday last week, but it is not clear that this was the same person.
All those who attended the church on those days are advised to be especially vigilant for symptoms, and of course, to get tested as soon as any symptoms appear.Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are now available.
A Visioning document considered at the meeting is available.
- Council decided to resume multiple services in February for a three month trial.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 4
Church Council meets this Monday night to consider our vision as a congregation. Documents are available at FleshingOutTheVision2021.
As part of the vision Council is considering a proposal to set up a KingswayWelfareFund, and would be very pleased to hear from members who would be interested in helping with this.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 20
MonashInterfaithGathering invites us to join their online forum Stop violence against women Thursday 18 November.
ChurchCouncil met this week, and provisional minutes are available now.
Relaxed restriction mean that there is no cap on attendances this Sunday for the fully vaccinated. Some help on showing vaccination status is available at CovidVaccinationCertificate.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 13
The recording of DiPaterson's investiture is now available.
Church Council meets next Monday. Matters for their attention can be sent to <councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au>
GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 30
The church office will again be occupied from Monday 8 November. Details here
GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 23
ChurchCouncil met this week, and provisional minutes are available now.
JanClear has written a report on the WomenOfFaithForum included DebLeigh's presentation.
The Uniting Church has joined churches from across the region in calling on the Australian Government to play its part in global action addressing climate change.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 16
ChurchCouncil meets next week, and the agenda is developing.
The Service Victoria app (Check in app) has now been updated to show vaccination certificates. Some help on getting and displaying your vaccination status is availble at CovidVaccinationCertificate. Comments, suggestions and calls for help are all welcome. The roadmap currently indicates that we will all need to show this or some other copy when the state opens up after reaching 80% of eligible people vaccinated, expected early next month.
The moderator has sent a pastoral letter about opening after restrictions lift.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 9
The October newsletter of the Victorian Council of Churches is now available.
Continuing discusssions on dealing with the Victorian roadmap are available.
Glen Waverley features in Towards Zero Episode 2, released by the Uniting Church National Assembly.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 25
Presbytery Minister wrote: Vaccination Passports? The Victoria roadmap provides for different levels of capacity depending on whether or not everybody present has been vaccinated. This will be a challenge for many congregations, as the Victorian government has indicated that there will be a limit of 20 people gathering together where we don't know that everyone present has been fully vaccinated. I am confident that we'll have resources from both the Government and from the Synod that will help us navigate this challenge.
Church Council met this week and provsional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20210920.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 18
Church Council meets Monday Sep 20 on Zoom. Anything for their consideration should be sent to <councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au> as soon as possible please.
The Uniting Church National Assembly have just released these resources for congregations on taking action on climate change
GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 11
DebLeigh is talking to the Monash Interfaith Gathering on September 23 about the Choir of Hope. Flyer available here.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 4
Extended lockdowns mean a a single 10am live streamed service with no congregation for the forseeable future, certainly through September.
We were awarded a Five Leaves Eco Award at the recent (virtual) Presbytery meeting. An article and video of the presentation is available.
We are preparing an outside display celebrating Spring, and are inviting our church community and neighbourhood to Spread the Warmth of Spring… but we need your help! Here is a SunFlower to print out and colour in. (You could even write a nice message on it!)
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