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| = GWUC Headlines for w/e 5 March 2016 = * '''St Luke’s Uniting Twilight Fiesta – Saturday 5 March from 2pm to 7pm''' St Luke’s Uniting (94-96 Essex Road, Mt Waverley) invites us to their Twilight Fiesta. There will be market stalls, live music, jumping castle, white elephant, gourmet food, animal farm, classic cars, collectables and plants. * '''Congregational Meeting – Sunday 6 March at 11.30am''' Our next Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday 6 March at 11.30am following the 10am combined worship. Inclusive Community will also be providing a light lunch after the meeting. Key agenda items will include electing a chairperson for the congregational meetings, receiving the 2015 final accounts and the detailed report from Church Council on our Vision and Mission. |
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| * NewView''' Closing Date – Monday 7 March''' Contributions for the next issue of NewView need to be submitted by March 7. Reports of activities and discussions, anecdotes, book reviews etc welcomed, whether related to the theme of readiness or not. | Previous news items are available [[PreviousNewsItems|here]] |
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| * '''Fiji Cyclone – Share Support''' In response to the recent cyclone in Fiji, Share has launched an emergency appear to support the people and communities affected. Donations will support UnintingWorld’s partner, the Methodist Church in Fiji, who are working to re-establish healthcare and schools, replant crops and rebuilding. A letter from the Moderator is on the noticeboard outside the office, and donation forms are available on the Steward’s Table. | = GWUC Headlines for w/e 18 August 2018 = * '''Indonesian Dinner & Interfaith Gathering – Saturday 25 August – 5.15pm - '''Please join with us for dinner and inter-faith dialogue at this event. For more information see the August Monthly bulletin. * '''Outreach Forum – Sunday 26 August – 12noon - '''Join us for an Outreach Lunch Forum with Richard Feeney, the State Manager of Prison Fellowship, who is coming to share with us about the Prison Fellowship ministry.<<BR>>To assist with numbers, please add your name to the sign up sheet on the Office Counter. * '''Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 September -''' An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday September 2nd. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Further information is available from the office and http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationalPage * '''Bush Dance - '''A final reminder about the Bush Dance on this Saturday from 2pm. All are welcome to come and join in the fun at this fundraising activity for our church. |
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| = GWUC Headlines for w/e 27 February 2016 = * '''Ministry Team Makeup Focus Group – Sunday 28 February at 6pm''' The Focus Group about future Ministry Team makeup will be held on Sunday 28 February at 6pm at the church. Members of the congregation are welcome to attend. |
= GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 August 2018 = * '''Monthly Material Aid: Uplift Socks Oddsox – Sunday 12 August - '''We are collecting new and odd socks. These are used by amputees to keep wound dressings in place and clean. Please bring along some new or odd socks. * '''Muffin Morning Tea – Wednesday 15 August – 10am to 12noon - '''Come and enjoy some delicious home-made muffins with a cuppa for morning tea and take home some recipes. Bring your family and friends. All ages welcome. All donations to research into Parkinsons’s Disease. * '''Fundraising Bush Dance – Saturday 18 August – from 2pm - '''All are welcome to join in the bush dance which is also a fund raising event for our congregation. $8 per adult or $25 per family. Come along for a fun afternoon and night. To give an idea of numbers, please add your name to the list on the office counter. More details available in the August Monthly bulletin. * '''Indonesian Dinner & Interfaith Gathering – Saturday 25 August – 5.15pm - '''Please join with us for dinner and inter-faith dialogue at this event. For more information see the August Monthly bulletin. * '''Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 September - '''An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday September 2nd. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. Further information is available from the office and http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationalPage * '''Planned Giving Letters - '''These are available from the table in the foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver. Please check name and address details carefully and advise the Office of any changes necessary. |
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| * '''Book Sale – Saturday 5 March from 8.30am to 1pm''' Donate your old books, buy some more and enjoy a delicious Devonshire tea! Books may be left at the church from today onwards. If you are able to assist in set-up from 1pm on Friday, and cleanup from 1pm Saturday, your contribution would also be much appreciated. All proceeds go to the work of the church. | = GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 August 2018 = * [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Newsbeat-August-2018.pdf|Presbytery newsletter for August]] is now available. * Church Council has been asked to consider recognition of First Peoples in our services and buildings. Read the discussion at AcknowledgementOfFirstPeoples. Comments welcome to <<MailTo(CouncilSec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>> * '''Club 2018 – Sunday 5 August at 12noon''' - Club 2018 will meet for lunch today following the 11am service. All welcome. * '''Free Spirit Concert – Sunday 5 August at 2.30pm - '''At 2.30pm Free Spirit will present their concert at Croydon Uniting Church, 6 Tallent Street, Croydon, in support of the Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre I Brunswick. If you are unable to attend their concert here at Glen Waverley on September 9, then consider attending this afternoon to support asylum seekers. * '''Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 September - '''An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday September 2nd. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. The nomination period for Church Councillors is open from Sunday July 22nd until Sunday August 12th. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Please prayerfully consider who might be nominated or renominated to serve our Congregation as Church Councillors. Further information and nomination forms are available from the office and http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationalPage * '''Planned Giving Letters - '''These are available from the table in the foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver. Please check name and address details carefully and advise the Office of any changes necessary. * '''With Love to the World - '''The new edition of With Love to the World is now available. Please collect your copy from the letter rack. |
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| * '''Congregational Meeting – Sunday 6 March at 11.30am''' Our next Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday 6 March at 11.30am following the 10am combined worship. Inclusive Community will also be providing a light lunch after the meeting. Key agenda items will include electing a chairperson for the congregational meetings, receiving the 2015 final accounts and the detailed from Church Council on our Vision and Mission. The agenda is available by clicking on this link:http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20160306. This contains links to the material to be presented. Paper copies are available on the Door Stewards desk. | = GWUC Headlines for w/e 28 July 2018 = * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 29 July at 11.30am - '''There will be a meeting of the congregation on Sunday July 29th at 11:30am following combined worship at 10am. Amongst other things, this meeting will consider the recommendations of the Congregation Outreach Projects Selection Panel for projects for this year. A draft agenda is available to download at CongMeetingAgenda20180729. Any questions can be forwarded to John Snare. * '''Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 September - '''An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday September 2nd. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. The nomination period for Church Councillors is open from Sunday July 22nd until Sunday August 18th. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Please prayerfully consider who might be nominated or renominated to serve our Congregation as Church Councillors. Further information and nomination forms are available from the office and the CongregationalPage. * '''Empty Beeac Premium Bags - '''Please return any emptied Beeac Premium Bags to the church (put them beside the recycling bins) so we can prepare for this year’s fete. Ordering will be available shortly. Thank you – Warren Greenwood. 0403 028 948. |
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| * NewView '''Closing Date – Monday 7 March''' Contributions for the next issue of NewView need to be submitted by March 7. Reports of activities and discussions, anecdotes, book reviews etc welcomed, whether related to the theme of readiness or not. | * '''With Love to the World - '''The new edition of With Love to the World is now available. Please collect your copy from the letter rack. |
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| * '''Fiji Cyclone – Share Support''' In response to the recent cyclone in Fiji, Share has launched an emergency appear to support the people and communities affected. Donations will support UnintingWorld’s partner, the Methodist Church in Fiji, who are working to re-establish healthcare and schools, replant crops and rebuilding. A letter from the Moderator is on the noticeboard outside the office, and donation forms are available on the Steward’s Table. | = GWUC Headlines for w/e 21 July 2018 = * [[attachment:PastorlaLetter14July2018Marriage.pdf|A pastoral letter concerning the Assembly decision on marriage.]] and a [[https://uniting.church/a-reflection-on-the-marriage-decision/|reflection on the decision.]] * '''Tennis Club AGM – Saturday 28 July at 5pm - '''The Annual General Meeting of the Uniting Church Glen Waverley Tennis Club will be held in the clubhouse on Saturday 28 July 2018 at 5pm. Entry to the clubhouse is from Highvale Primary School Car Park at the end of Ashton and Plymouth Streets, Glen Waverley. Club members are urged to attend. * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 29 July at 11.30am - '''There will be a meeting of the congregation on Sunday July 29th at 11:30am following combined worship at 10am. Amongst other things, this meeting will consider the recommendations of the Congregation Outreach Projects Selection Panel for projects for this year. A draft agenda is available to download athttp://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20180729. Any questions can be forwarded to John Snare. |
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| = GWUC Headlines for w/e 20 February 2016 = * '''Ministry Team Makeup Focus Group –''' Wednesday 24 February at 10am The Focus Group about future Ministry Team makeup will be held on Wednesday 24 February at 10am in the Church Hall. Members of the congregation are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to the church office. * '''Planned Giving Letters -''' These are available from the table in the Foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver. Please check name and address details carefully and advise the Office of any changes necessary. * '''Used Book Sale – '''Leaflet Delivery If you have volunteered to deliver leaflets for the used book sale, please collect your leaflets from the table in the foyer. The leaflets need to be delivered by Friday 26 February. * '''Asylum Seeker Support -''' The Asylum Seeker Support Group would like to thank the congregation for their donations towards the support of asylum seekers living lawfully in the community while awaiting an outcome to their application for permanent residency. During 2015 we were able to assist with over 150 items of food, 30 household cleaning agents, 46 items of bedlinen, 20 items of bath linen, 287 items of clothing, and 41 sundry items. There is a continued need for these contributions. The labelled boxes in the foyer (under the library shelves) tell you what the specific needs are (particularly in food lines), so check them out and remember them when you go shopping! Items contributed are given to the Dandenong Asylum Seeker Centre, and to the Asylum Seeker Project run by our Uniting Church agency, Lentara * '''Congregational Meeting -''' Sunday 6 March at 11.30am Our next Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday 6 March at 11.30am following the 10am Combined Worship. Inclusive Community will be providing a light lunch after the meeting. The key agenda items will include electing a chairperson for the congregational meetings, receiving the 2015 final accounts, COP committee nominations and the detailed report from Church Council on our Vision and Mission. On the wiki, an Agenda is available at CongMeetingAgenda20160306 and minutes of the previous meeting can also be found at CongMeetingMinutes20151124. Warren Greenwood - Chairperson of Congregational Meetings |
* '''Adult Group – Friday 3 August at 8pm - '''Join us for Adult Group on Friday 3 August at 8pm in the fellowship area. Please come and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, light supper and fellowship. All are welcome. Enquiries: Bev & Lindsay Brown 9561 2136. * '''Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 September - '''An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday September 2nd. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. The nomination period for Church Councillors will be open from Sunday July 22nd until Sunday August 18th. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Please prayerfully consider who might be nominated or renominated to serve our Congregation as Church Councillors. Further information and nomination forms are available from the office and http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationalPage * '''Empty Beeac Premium Bags - '''Please return any emptied Beeac Premium Bags to the church (put them beside the recycling bins) so we can prepare for this year’s fete. Ordering will be available shortly. Thank you – Warren Greenwood. 0403 028 948. |
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| = GWUC Headlines for w/e 13 February 2016 = * '''Planned Giving Letters -''' These are available from the table in the Foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver. Please check name and address details carefully and advise the Office of any changes necessary. * '''Pancake Day - '''Tuesday 9 February - 11.30am till 2.30pm Jan Clear would like some helpers to set up, cook and clean up afterwards. If you are interested please contact Jan on 9803 6820. * '''Ash Wednesday - '''Wednesday 10 February - 7.30pm An Ash Wednesday Service will be held on Wednesday 10 February at 7.30pm in the Church. * '''Lenten Study - '''Commencing week beginning Sunday 14 February Lenten Studies for 2016 will be commencing the week beginning Sunday 14 February, and running for 5 weeks. If you are interested in participating in the study, please add your name to the list on the office counter. Please see the weekly bulletin for information about how to purchase a study book. * '''Seeking Nominations for Chairperson of Congregational Meetings -''' We are calling for nominations for Chairperson of the Congregational Meetings. This is a one or two year role open to anyone who wishes to nominate. Key functions include calling congregational meetings in accordance with UCA regulations and GWUC wishes; to chair the meetings; and, with the meeting secretary, to ensure any agreed actions are completed. For more information please see both the weekly and monthly bulletins. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 6 February 2016 = * '''Keep Fit Class - Resumes Thursday 4 February - 10am''' The class resumes on Thursday Feb 4. We enjoy an hour of cardio, stretching, balance and weights. We would love to see some new members. Enquiries: Eileen Scott 9800 4005. * '''Pancake Day – Tuesday 9 February – 11.30am till 2.30pm''' Jan Clear would like some helpers to set up, cook and clean up afterwards. If you are interested please contact Jan on 9803 6820. * '''Lenten Study – '''Commencing week beginning Sunday 14 February Lenten Studies for 2016 will be commencing the week beginning Sunday 14 February, and running for 5 weeks. If you are interested in participating in the study, please add your name and available times to the list on the office counter. Please see the weekly bulletin for information about how to purchase a study book. * '''Volunteers Needed to Deliver Leaflets for Used Book Sale''' - Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you can help to deliver leaflets between 14-26 February to promote our Used Book Sale. If you delivered leaflets for last year’s Used Book Sale, please tick or cross off your name on the list, depending on whether you can assist again this year. Enquiries: Peter Anderson – 0411 123 253 * '''With Love to the World''' - The 2016 edition of this booklet is starting early in February. There will be four booklets over a year. Each day there is a Bible reading, and a short commentary on the reading, with a prayer. What is special about the readings, is they are covering the theme, and preparing you for the following Sunday worship. You will be able to get more out of the service, in your anticipation of having followed the lectionary readings through the week. Why not add your name to the list on the office counter, with your phone number. Each booklet is $5, which contains, much more, with stories, preparing to hear God’s word, and meaningful art work. The commentaries are prepared by retired ministers of the word. Could the people who have been subscribing, please add your name to the list also. It is worth giving the first edition a go! * '''Rosters''' - Please make sure that you check the letter rack and collect any rosters (including Door Stewards and Flowers) that are there this week. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 30 January 2016 = * '''Office Assistant role'''. Advertisement and Position decription are available [[OfficeAssistantRole|here.]] * '''COP thanks.''' We have received a thank you and pictures from Odyssey House, available [[CopReport2015Odyssey|here.]] * '''January Services.''' A reminder that throughout January we will have one Combined Service each week at 10am. * '''Volunteers Needed to Deliver Leaflets for Used Book Sale.''' Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you can help to deliver leaflets between 14-26 February to promote our Used Book Sale. If you delivered leaflets for last years’s Used Book Sale, please tick or cross of your name on the list, depending on whether you can assist again this year. Enquiries: Peter Anderson 0411 123 253 * '''Lenten Study.''' Lenten Studies for 2016 will be commencing the week beginning Sunday 14 February, and running for 5 weeks. If you are interested in participating in the study, please add your name and available times to the list on the office counter. Please see the weekly bulletin for information about how to purchase a study book. * '''Office Hours 2016.''' Church Council has approved a change in office hours and staffing arrangements will effect from early February 2016. In 2016 the Office will be open from 10am until 2pm daily. The Office Manager role will be come a part time position for three days per week covering the open hours and additional time to complete administration tasks. A new casual role of Office Assistant will be created to work during the open hours for the remaining two days per week. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 9 January 2016 = * '''January Services - '''A reminder that throughout January we will have one Combined Service each week at 10am. * '''2016 Rosters - '''Please check the letter rack for any Rosters which might have your name on them. There are also some magazines, cards and letters which need collecting so please make sure none of them belong to you. * '''Newsbeat - '''Copies of the latest edition of Newsbeat (Newsletter for the Presbytery of Port Phillip East) are available on the Stewards Table. * '''Office Hours -''' During the week of Monday 11 to Friday 15 January, Heather is on leave. During this time the office will be open between the hours of 12noon and 2pm each day. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 2 January 2016 = * '''January Services - '''A reminder that throughout January we will have one Combined Service each week at 10am. * '''2016 Rosters - '''Please check the letter rack for any Rosters which might have your name on them. There are also some magazines, cards and letters which need collecting so please make sure none of them belong to you. * '''Office Hours -''' Make sure you check the bulletin for the hours the office is open over the next two weeks as these will differ from normal. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 26 December 2015 = * '''Rosters - '''The 2016 Rosters for Cleaning and Morning Tea can be collected from the letter rack. The 2016 Flower roster is now on the office counter. Please indicate if you are happy to continue in 2016 and if there are times you will be unavailable. New volunteers are always welcome. * '''Christmas Bowl - '''We are again supporting Act for Peace Christmas Bowl Appeal this year. Envelopes are available on the Stewards Table if you would like to contribute to this worthwhile cause. * '''January Services - '''A reminder that this Sunday and throughout January we will have one Combined Service each week at 10am. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 19 December 2015 = * '''Today - '''Sunday 20 December - Carols on Kingsway All are welcome to Carols on Kingsway to be held on Sunday 20 December at 7.30pm. Come along and enjoy a great night. * '''Wesley Mission Food for Families - '''A Food for Families box can be found inside both our entry doors. Please leave non-perishable food or toiletries donations in support of this appeal. This is another way we can support those who do not have the means to celebrate Christmas the way that many others can. * '''Rosters -''' The 2016 Rosters for Cleaning and Morning Tea can be collected from the letter rack. The 2016 Flower roster is now on the office counter. Please indicate if you are happy to continue in 2016 and if there are times you will be unavailable. New volunteers are always welcome. * '''Christmas Cards - '''Christmas Cards are available from the Church Office. Cards start at $7 for a packet of 10 and proceeds go to UCA Share and Ryder-Chesire Foundation. * '''Christmas Bowl - '''We are again supporting Act for Peace Christmas Bowl Appeal this year. Envelopes are available on the Stewards Table if you would like to contribute to this worthwhile cause. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 12 December 2015 = * '''Sunday 13 December '''- At the 9.15am Service the children will participate in brining a message to the congregation, sharing what they have done in Term 4. After the 11am Iona Advent Service (involving Uniting Voices) there will be a light lunch available for those who wish to stay and attend the Seniors’ Carol Service. The Carol Service commences at 2.30pm and involves Free Spirit. This will be followed by afternoon team. All are welcome. * '''Rob Gotch’s 20 Years of Ordination '''- Sunday 13 December - Surrey Hills Uniting Church will acknowledge Rob Gotch’s 20 years of ordination after the service on Sunday 13 December, soon after 11am. This is a low key morning tea but any of Rob’s f |
= GWUC Headlines for w/e 14 July 2018 = * '''Life Explored - '''Life Explored is a 7 week course that aims to help people uncover what they are really living for – and how God promises to meet their deepest desires for happiness. Over 7 weeks, we will be exploring together a video series that introduce us to the God of the Christian faith – it is open to all who are interested and searching for answers. There will be a time for questions and discussion in a friendly manner. Please register with Dietrich 0435 596 784 or [email protected] * '''Meeting of the Congregation - Notice of Meeting - '''There will be a meeting of the congregation on Sunday July 29th at 11:30 following combined worship at 10am. Amongst other things, this meeting will consider the recommendations of the Congregation Outreach Projects Selection Panel for projects for this year. A draft agenda is available at<<BR>>http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20180729 Any questions can be forwarded to John Snare * '''Dri ''' |
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GWUC Headlines for w/e 18 August 2018
Indonesian Dinner & Interfaith Gathering – Saturday 25 August – 5.15pm - Please join with us for dinner and inter-faith dialogue at this event. For more information see the August Monthly bulletin.
Outreach Forum – Sunday 26 August – 12noon - Join us for an Outreach Lunch Forum with Richard Feeney, the State Manager of Prison Fellowship, who is coming to share with us about the Prison Fellowship ministry.
To assist with numbers, please add your name to the sign up sheet on the Office Counter.Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 September - An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday September 2nd. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Further information is available from the office and http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationalPage
Bush Dance - A final reminder about the Bush Dance on this Saturday from 2pm. All are welcome to come and join in the fun at this fundraising activity for our church.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 August 2018
Monthly Material Aid: Uplift Socks Oddsox – Sunday 12 August - We are collecting new and odd socks. These are used by amputees to keep wound dressings in place and clean. Please bring along some new or odd socks.
Muffin Morning Tea – Wednesday 15 August – 10am to 12noon - Come and enjoy some delicious home-made muffins with a cuppa for morning tea and take home some recipes. Bring your family and friends. All ages welcome. All donations to research into Parkinsons’s Disease.
Fundraising Bush Dance – Saturday 18 August – from 2pm - All are welcome to join in the bush dance which is also a fund raising event for our congregation. $8 per adult or $25 per family. Come along for a fun afternoon and night. To give an idea of numbers, please add your name to the list on the office counter. More details available in the August Monthly bulletin.
Indonesian Dinner & Interfaith Gathering – Saturday 25 August – 5.15pm - Please join with us for dinner and inter-faith dialogue at this event. For more information see the August Monthly bulletin.
Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 September - An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday September 2nd. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. Further information is available from the office and http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationalPage
Planned Giving Letters - These are available from the table in the foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver. Please check name and address details carefully and advise the Office of any changes necessary.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 August 2018
Presbytery newsletter for August is now available.
Church Council has been asked to consider recognition of First Peoples in our services and buildings. Read the discussion at AcknowledgementOfFirstPeoples. Comments welcome to <CouncilSec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au>
Club 2018 – Sunday 5 August at 12noon - Club 2018 will meet for lunch today following the 11am service. All welcome.
Free Spirit Concert – Sunday 5 August at 2.30pm - At 2.30pm Free Spirit will present their concert at Croydon Uniting Church, 6 Tallent Street, Croydon, in support of the Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre I Brunswick. If you are unable to attend their concert here at Glen Waverley on September 9, then consider attending this afternoon to support asylum seekers.
Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 September - An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday September 2nd. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. The nomination period for Church Councillors is open from Sunday July 22nd until Sunday August 12th. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Please prayerfully consider who might be nominated or renominated to serve our Congregation as Church Councillors. Further information and nomination forms are available from the office and http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationalPage
Planned Giving Letters - These are available from the table in the foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver. Please check name and address details carefully and advise the Office of any changes necessary.
With Love to the World - The new edition of With Love to the World is now available. Please collect your copy from the letter rack.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 28 July 2018
Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 29 July at 11.30am - There will be a meeting of the congregation on Sunday July 29th at 11:30am following combined worship at 10am. Amongst other things, this meeting will consider the recommendations of the Congregation Outreach Projects Selection Panel for projects for this year. A draft agenda is available to download at CongMeetingAgenda20180729. Any questions can be forwarded to John Snare.
Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 September - An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday September 2nd. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. The nomination period for Church Councillors is open from Sunday July 22nd until Sunday August 18th. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Please prayerfully consider who might be nominated or renominated to serve our Congregation as Church Councillors. Further information and nomination forms are available from the office and the CongregationalPage.
Empty Beeac Premium Bags - Please return any emptied Beeac Premium Bags to the church (put them beside the recycling bins) so we can prepare for this year’s fete. Ordering will be available shortly. Thank you – Warren Greenwood. 0403 028 948.
With Love to the World - The new edition of With Love to the World is now available. Please collect your copy from the letter rack.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 21 July 2018
A pastoral letter concerning the Assembly decision on marriage. and a reflection on the decision.
Tennis Club AGM – Saturday 28 July at 5pm - The Annual General Meeting of the Uniting Church Glen Waverley Tennis Club will be held in the clubhouse on Saturday 28 July 2018 at 5pm. Entry to the clubhouse is from Highvale Primary School Car Park at the end of Ashton and Plymouth Streets, Glen Waverley. Club members are urged to attend.
Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 29 July at 11.30am - There will be a meeting of the congregation on Sunday July 29th at 11:30am following combined worship at 10am. Amongst other things, this meeting will consider the recommendations of the Congregation Outreach Projects Selection Panel for projects for this year. A draft agenda is available to download athttp://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20180729. Any questions can be forwarded to John Snare.
Adult Group – Friday 3 August at 8pm - Join us for Adult Group on Friday 3 August at 8pm in the fellowship area. Please come and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, light supper and fellowship. All are welcome. Enquiries: Bev & Lindsay Brown 9561 2136.
Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 September - An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday September 2nd. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. The nomination period for Church Councillors will be open from Sunday July 22nd until Sunday August 18th. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Please prayerfully consider who might be nominated or renominated to serve our Congregation as Church Councillors. Further information and nomination forms are available from the office and http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationalPage
Empty Beeac Premium Bags - Please return any emptied Beeac Premium Bags to the church (put them beside the recycling bins) so we can prepare for this year’s fete. Ordering will be available shortly. Thank you – Warren Greenwood. 0403 028 948.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 14 July 2018
Life Explored - Life Explored is a 7 week course that aims to help people uncover what they are really living for – and how God promises to meet their deepest desires for happiness. Over 7 weeks, we will be exploring together a video series that introduce us to the God of the Christian faith – it is open to all who are interested and searching for answers. There will be a time for questions and discussion in a friendly manner. Please register with Dietrich 0435 596 784 or [email protected]
Meeting of the Congregation - Notice of Meeting - There will be a meeting of the congregation on Sunday July 29th at 11:30 following combined worship at 10am. Amongst other things, this meeting will consider the recommendations of the Congregation Outreach Projects Selection Panel for projects for this year. A draft agenda is available at
http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20180729 Any questions can be forwarded to John SnareDri