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| = GWUC Headlines for w/e 14 May 2016 = * '''Office Hours - Trial Review and Comments - Wednesday 18 May at 2pm - '''Two meetings have been arranged to allow people to discuss and comment upon the most recent office changes and impact, and offer suggestions. These are Wednesday 18 May at 2pm and Tuesday 7 June at 7.30pm. See the weekly bulletin for more details. |
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| * '''Outreach Lunch Forum – Sunday 22 May - '''At the next Outreach Lunch Forum Chris Douglas, Chaplain at Glen Waverley Secondary College, will be coming to share with us about his significant work in the school community. To assist with catering, please add your name to the list on the office counter. Lunch cost $5. | ## 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. |
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| * '''Ivan’s Pies - Tuesday 7 June - '''The Tennis Club is holding its Annual Pie Drive and would again appreciate your support. Forms are on the Office Counter and return orders are money are required by Tuesday 7 June. See the weekly bulletin for more details. | = GWUC headlines for week ending Mar 27 = * ChurchCouncil met on Wednesday night. [[CouncilMinutes20210224|Provisional minutes]] will be available soon. * Council decided this week to resume three morning services after Easter at the same times as pre-pandemic. This decision came from both the desire for diversity in worship, and from the fact the numbers attending the 10am services are approaching the allowed limit and some members are staying away because of the crowding. The 5pm service plans to resume after school holidays. Conversation will also begin regarding the 1 pm Indonesian/ Intercultural service. Council seeks feedback from members to inform future decisions. Both 9:15 and 11 will be live-streamed, as they were before the pandemic.<<BR>>Wearing of masks in church is no longer compulsory, but strongly advised whenever distancing is difficult. It is also encouraged in order to make others feel safe. Windows will continue to be open to ensure ventilation as the best defence against aerosol transmission. * Groups meeting in the church buildings should read and abide by CovidGuidelinesForGroups |
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| * '''Free Spirit’s Latest CD - '''Free Spirit’s latest CD, A Spirit for all Seasons, is now available for $20. Please contact the Church Offfice or Vida (0411 246 254) if you would like to purchase one or more copies. All proceeds from the CD’s will go to support the Church’s programmes and activities. | = GWUC headlines for week ending Mar 20 = * The wiki is back! Hooray and thank you JohnHurst. * [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Newsbeat-March-2021.pdf|The March issue of Newsbeat]] is available. * Church Council will meet next Wednesday 24th. Matters to be considered should be sent to [email protected] * Pancake breakfast at Glen Waverley Secondary College resumed last Thursday, just a year after being suspended. * [[CongMeetingAgenda20210314|The meeting of the congregation]] made some important decisions. [[CongMeetingMinutes20210314|Minutes]] will be available soon. * The Synod's JIM Cluster has developed a[[https://justact.org.au/first-people/actions/|study guide resource on the Statement from the Heart]] for Second Peoples seeking to explore and pursue a truthful, just and meaningful relationship with First Peoples. * TheHub will resume on Tuesday mornings only from April 20. * In April 2021, Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Committee are one of the community groups being supported at [[https://www.grilld.com.au/restaurants/victoria/melbourne/glen-waverley|Grill'd.]] |
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| * '''Welfare Special Project - '''The box for gifts for Baby Emmanuel is in the foyer. Welfare Committee would appreciate your assistance in preparing for Emmanuel’s needs. Please see the May monthly bulletin for more details about how you can help | = GWUC headlines for week ending Mar 13 = * The wiki is still broken. Sorry |
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| = GWUC Headlines for w/e 07 May 2016 = * '''Newsbeat''' - Copies of the latest edition of [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Newsbeat-May-2016.pdf|Newsbeat]] (Newsletter for the Presbytery of Port Phillip East) are available for download, or from the Stewards Table. * '''Welfare Special Project - '''The box for gifts for Baby Emmanuel will be in the foyer from this Sunday. Welfare Committee would appreciate your assistance in preparing for Emmanuel’s needs. Please see the bulletin and monthly bulletin for more details about how you can help. * '''Alzheimer’s and Spirituality – Monday 9 May (10am) and Tuesday 10 May (7.30pm) -'''Alzheimer’s and Spirituality is the topic for this conversation which will be led by Rev Brace Bateman. It will consider what resources the Christian faith has to help with Alzheimer’s. There will be four sessions, on four Monday mornings in the Church at 10am, repeated on four Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm in Room 1. All are welcome.<<BR>> * '''Christian Unity Ecumenical Celebration – Sunday 22 May- '''If you would like to visit another church please add your name to the list on the Office counter or speak with Jan Clear.<<BR> * '''Outreach BBQ Forum – Sunday 22 May- '''At the next Outreach BBQ Forum a local school chaplain will be coming to share with us about their significant work in the school community. To assist with catering, please add your name to the list on the office counter.<<BR>> * '''Equip4Life - '''Equip4Life are conducting a free evidence-based Health Ageing and Lifestyle Program at Glen Waverley Uniting Church. The six session program commences on Tuesday 31 May. Please see the Seniors Noticeboard for more information.<<BR>> |
= GWUC headlines for week ending Mar 6 = * Unfortunately the wiki (aka ThePsalter) is broken at the moment. We are working to repair it as soon as possible. |
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| = GWUC Headlines for w/e 30 Apr 2016 = * '''Interruption to Electricity Supply – Sunday 1 May - '''We have received communication from United Energy advising us that there will be an interruption to our electricity supply on Sunday 1 May from 8am until 4pm. Please see the notice in the bulletin for more details. There will be no Club 2016 lunch on Sunday.<<BR>> * '''UCAF Annual Luncheon – Tuesday 3 May - '''Mrs Patricial Begg OAM will speak at this luncheon about the History of High Tea. If you have not already bought a ticket, and only wish to come and hear Patricia speak, you will be able to purchase a $10 ticket for this up until 3 May. Tickets are available from Barbara Thompson, Margaret Duncan, Norma Saxton and Diana Coles.<<BR>> * '''Christian Unity Ecumenical Celebration – Sunday 22 May - '''If you would like to visit another church please add your name to the list on the Office counter or speak with Jan Clear.<<BR>> * '''Welfare Special Project - '''Please see the notice in the bulletin if you are able to assist Baby Emmanuel’s family as they prepare for his arrival in June.<<BR>> * '''Office Hours - '''A communication regarding the new Church Office hours, and upcoming focus groups, is available on the wiki at ChurchOfficeStaffingApr2016 |
= GWUC headlines for week ending Feb 27 = * Church Council met this week. Provisional minutes are now available, see CouncilMinutes20210224 * Council agreed to continue single services up to Easter Sunday, and to use the time until Easter to build community and engage the congregation in discussions on how and when we resume diverse services, and what those diverse services may look like. As part of this a survey will be coming next week. |
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| = GWUC Headlines for w/e 23 Apr 2016 = * '''Let’s Go Walking with Neil Peters – Saturday 30 April - '''Neil Peters is doing a walk-a-thon to raise money for the Chaplaincy Program in schools. Our church has commited to support this program. Please read the notice in the bulletin so see how you could support Neil. * '''Interruption to Electricity Supply – Sunday 1 May - '''We have received communication from United Energy advising us that there will be an interruption to our electricity supply on Sunday 1 May from 8am until 4pm. Please see the notice in the bulletin for more details. * '''UCAF Annual Luncheon – Tuesday 3 May - '''Mrs Patricial Begg OAM will speak at this luncheon about the History of High Tea. If you have not already bought a ticket, and are interested in attending, you have until 27 April to purchase a ticket which includes lunch. If you only wish to come and hear Patricia speak, you will be able to purchase a $10 ticket for this up until 3 May. Tickets are available from Barbara Thompson, Margaret Duncan, Norma Saxton and Diana Coles. * '''Office Hours - '''A communication regarding the new Church Office hours, and upcoming focus groups, is available on the wiki at ChurchOfficeStaffingApr2016 |
= GWUC headlines for week ending Feb 13 = * NO congregation at church this week, due to [[attachment:OpeningAfterCoronaVirus/HolidayInnShutdown.pdf|state shutdown order.]] * [[http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/OpeningAfterCoronaVirus#Last|Government guidelines for "Travelling with others"]] are now available. These should be followed when giving rides to people who do not reside with you. * [[CovidGuidelinesForGroups|Guidelines to enable groups to meet safely in the church]] are now available. |
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| = GWUC Headlines for w/e 16 Apr 2016 = * '''Office Hours - '''The wiki page for Office Hours referred to in this week's Bulletin is located at ChurchOfficeStaffingApr2016 * '''Leisure Time AGM – Monday 18 April at 2.30pm - '''A reminder that the Congregation and Volunteers are invited to attend the Leisure Time Annual General Meeting which starts at at 2.30pm in Room 1. Afternoon tea will follow the meeting. * '''Congregational Outreach Projects 2016 – Close Monday 18 April -''' Applications for COP 2016 will close on Monday 18 April. Forms and criteria are available on the wiki at CopProjects2016. * '''Let’s Go Walking with Neil Peters – Saturday 30 April - '''Neil Peters is doing a walk-a-thon to raise money for the Chaplaincy Program in schools. Our church has committed to support this program. Please read the notice in the bulletin to see how you could support Neil in his endeavours. * '''Lost Property - '''A couple of lost property items were handed in at the office last week and one is still here. If you have lost a ladies watch make contact with the office to see if the item we have is yours. |
= GWUC headlines for week ending Feb 6 = * [[attachment:Kingsway/Kingsway202102.pdf|The new edition of the Kingsway magazie]] is now available. * [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Newsbeat-February-2021.pdf| Newsbeat, the Presbytery newsletter]] is now avaialble for January * ChurchCouncil met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20210203|provisional minutes]] are available to the congregation. * Wearing of masks is now compulsory in all indoor spaces, including worship. [[OpeningAfterCoronaVirus#Last|Further details here.]] |
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| = GWUC Headlines for w/e 09 Apr 2016 = * [[EMailWhitelisting]] describes how to avoid your church emails going into the spam box. * '''Material Aid Offering – This Week – Sunday 10 April''' You are invited to contribute non-perishable food and toiletries, to be stored by the Welfare Committee, to assist those in our community who are in need. Items such as canned soups, meals, baked beans, breakfast cereals (especially Weet-Bix), tea, coffee, Milo and biscuits all go down well. Soap, toothpaste and brushes, toilet paper and washing powders are also appreciated. * '''Seniors’ Service – This Week – Sunday 10 Apr 2016 at 2.30pm''' You are invited to share in Worship and Communion at this service which is themed “The Pilgrimage of Life”. The service will be followed by afternoon tea. * '''Church Working Bee – Saturday 16 Apr 2016 at 8.30am''' The next Church Working Bee is Saturday 16 April from 8.30am until 1.30pm. We would appreciate help in trimming shrubs, trees, tidying the garden areas, cleaning the worship centre windows, clearing the car park gutters, drain pits and drains, and to perform a stocktake on all our crockery and cutlery. If you can spare 30 minutes or more, we would really appreciate your help. * '''Congregational Outreach Projects 2016''' Applications for COP 2016 will open on Monday 14 March and will close on Monday 18 April. Forms and criteria are available on the wiki at CopProjects2016. * '''Lost Property''' A couple of lost property items were handed in at the office this week and no-one has come to claim them. If you have lost a ladies watch or a hearing aid please make contact with the office to see if the item we have is yours. |
= GWUC headlines for week ending Jan 30 = * TheHub, the Thursday English class and the Bilingual English class have all cancelled for the first school term, and are hoping to start after Easter. |
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| = GWUC Headlines for w/e 02 Apr 2016 = * '''Seniors’ Service – Next Week – Sunday 10 April at 2.30pm''' You are invited to share in Worship and Communion at this service which is themed “The Pilgrimage of Life”. The service will be followed by afternoon tea. If you require transport, please contact the Church Office by Wednesday 6 April. * '''Church Working Bee – Saturday 16 April at 8.30am''' The next Church Working Bee is Saturday 16 April from 8.30am until 1.30pm. We would appreciate help in trimming shrubs, trees, tidying the garden areas, cleaning the worship centre windows, clearing the car park gutters, drain pits and drains, and to perform a stocktake on all our crockery and cutlery. If you can spare 30 minutes or more, we would really appreciate your help. * '''Congregational Outreach Projects 2016''' Applications for COP 2016 will open on Monday 14 March and will close on Monday 18 April. Forms and criteria are available on the wiki at CopProjects2016. * '''Service Recordings''' Each week we record both the 9:15am and 11am services and post these onto the Glen Waverley Uniting Church website for people to watch and download at anytime. Services going back many weeks can be found on our web site. A number of our country churches use these recordings for worship the following week. We also create a small number of DVD's that are available for circulation around church members who prefer to watch these services on their TV or computer. In addition we have 3 iPads available from the church office that have the services loaded on them each Monday. So if you are unable to get to worship at any time and you would like to watch any of these services, please contact the church office or Warren Greenwood and we can arrange for a DVD or iPad to be shared with you. |
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| = GWUC Headlines for w/e 26 Mar 2016 = * '''Holy Week Services –''' Thursday 24 March to Sunday 27 March * Thursday 24 March – 8pm – Maundy Thursday Service – Church * Friday 25 March – 9.15am – Good Friday Service – Church * Sunday 27 March – 10am – Easter Day Service - Church * '''Hot Cross Buns on Good Friday '''– 25 March at 10am Following the 9.15am Service on Good Friday, Hot Cross Buns and a cuppa will be available in the hall. Please bring a packet of Hot Cross Buns to share. * '''Free Family Easter Event''' – Sunday 27 March at 4pm Please join us at 4pm Easter Sunday on the church lawns. Activities include jumping castle, Easter egg hunt, egg and spoon races. A fun celebration of Easter and Neighbour Day. All welcome. Bring grandchildren. * '''Congregational Outreach Projects''' - 2016 Applications for COP 2016 will open on Monday 14 March and will close on Monday 18 April. Forms and criteria are available on the wiki at CopProjects2016. * '''Church Working Bee – Advance Notice '''– Saturday 16 April at 8.30am The next Church Working Bee is Saturday 16 April from 8.30am until 1.30pm. * '''Becoming an Intercultural Church''' – Friday 13 and Saturday 14 May Neil Peters is planning to attend this event. If you are interested, please speak to Neil by Tuesday 29 March. There is more information on the Faith Development Notice Board, and there is a group discount. |
= GWUC headlines for week ending Jan 23 = * The [[2021BookSale|Book Sale]] is planned for Feb 27, subject of course to COVID numbers and with many precautions. To volunteer to distribute leaflets, please contact PeterAnderson. To help with setup and on the day, please contact SueMorgan. * In person attendance at worship is now possible. [[https://mcusercontent.com/37010fcf076a5fbf8a261ceba/files/d50f86ec-dd85-480f-998b-0d3bbc2ab540/Updated_2020_Return_to_GWUC.01.pdf|Details here.]] |
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| = GWUC Headlines for w/e 19 Mar 2016 = * The latest issue of NewView is now available. * '''Walk for Justice for Refugees – Sunday 20 March at 2pm''' : The next Walk for Justice for Refugees is being held this coming Sunday. The march will be leaving from the State Library (cnr Swanson and La Trobe Streets, Melbourne) at 2pm. * '''Holy Week Services – Monday 21 March to Sunday 27 March''' : * Monday 21 March – 7.30pm – Communion and a shared meal with discussion – Room 1 * Tuesday 22 March – 7.30pm – Holy Week Service – Church * Wednesday 23 March – 7.30pm – Holy Week Service – Church * Thursday 24 March – 8pm – Maundy Thursday Service – Church * Friday 25 March – 9.15am – Good Friday Service – Church * Sunday 27 March – 10am – Easter Day Service - Church * '''Hot Cross Buns on Good Friday – 25 March at 10am : '''Following the 9.15am Service on Good Friday, Hot Cross Buns and a cuppa will be available in the hall. Please bring a packet of Hot Cross Buns to share. * '''Free Family Easter Event – Sunday 27 March at 4pm''' : Please join us at 4pm Easter Sunday on the church lawns Activities include jumping castle, Easter egg hunt, egg and spoon races. A fun celebration of Easter and Neighbour Day. All welcome. Bring grandchildren. If you want to assist on the day please contact Alanee or Neil. * '''Congregational Outreach Projects 2016''' : Applications for COP 2016 will open on Monday 14 March and will close on Monday 18 April. Forms and criteria are available on the wiki at CopProjects2016. * '''Service Recordings''' : Each week we record both the 9:15am and 11am services and post these onto the Glen Waverley Uniting Church website for people to watch and download at anytime. Services going back many weeks can be found on our web site. A number of our country churches use these recordings for worship the following week. We also create a small number of DVD's that are available for circulation around church members who prefer to watch these services on their TV or computer. In addition we have 3 iPads available from the church office that have the services loaded on them each Monday. So if you are unable to get to worship at any time and you would like to watch any of these services, please contact the church office or Warren Greenwood and we can arrange for a DVD or iPad to be shared with you. |
= GWUC headlines for week ending Jan 1 = * A [[https://gwuc.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=37010fcf076a5fbf8a261ceba&id=3a2efc3961&e=ddae59856b|virtual tour of the 'Once Upon A Christmas Installation']] is now available. * An [[https://gwuc.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=37010fcf076a5fbf8a261ceba&id=8466756b45&e=ddae59856b|updated statement on worship attendance]] is now available. * We are [[ OpeningAfterCoronaVirus#Last|advised]] that the changes announced on Jan 31 do not affect worship. |
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## 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 27
ChurchCouncil met on Wednesday night. Provisional minutes will be available soon.
Council decided this week to resume three morning services after Easter at the same times as pre-pandemic. This decision came from both the desire for diversity in worship, and from the fact the numbers attending the 10am services are approaching the allowed limit and some members are staying away because of the crowding. The 5pm service plans to resume after school holidays. Conversation will also begin regarding the 1 pm Indonesian/ Intercultural service. Council seeks feedback from members to inform future decisions. Both 9:15 and 11 will be live-streamed, as they were before the pandemic.
Wearing of masks in church is no longer compulsory, but strongly advised whenever distancing is difficult. It is also encouraged in order to make others feel safe. Windows will continue to be open to ensure ventilation as the best defence against aerosol transmission.Groups meeting in the church buildings should read and abide by CovidGuidelinesForGroups
GWUC headlines for week ending Mar 20
The wiki is back! Hooray and thank you JohnHurst.
The March issue of Newsbeat is available.
Church Council will meet next Wednesday 24th. Matters to be considered should be sent to [email protected]
- Pancake breakfast at Glen Waverley Secondary College resumed last Thursday, just a year after being suspended.
The meeting of the congregation made some important decisions. Minutes will be available soon.
The Synod's JIM Cluster has developed astudy guide resource on the Statement from the Heart for Second Peoples seeking to explore and pursue a truthful, just and meaningful relationship with First Peoples.
TheHub will resume on Tuesday mornings only from April 20.
In April 2021, Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Committee are one of the community groups being supported at Grill'd.
GWUC headlines for week ending Mar 13
- The wiki is still broken. Sorry
GWUC headlines for week ending Mar 6
Unfortunately the wiki (aka ThePsalter) is broken at the moment. We are working to repair it as soon as possible.
GWUC headlines for week ending Feb 27
Church Council met this week. Provisional minutes are now available, see CouncilMinutes20210224
- Council agreed to continue single services up to Easter Sunday, and to use the time until Easter to build community and engage the congregation in discussions on how and when we resume diverse services, and what those diverse services may look like. As part of this a survey will be coming next week.
GWUC headlines for week ending Feb 13
NO congregation at church this week, due to state shutdown order.
Government guidelines for "Travelling with others" are now available. These should be followed when giving rides to people who do not reside with you.
Guidelines to enable groups to meet safely in the church are now available.
GWUC headlines for week ending Feb 6
The new edition of the Kingsway magazie is now available.
Newsbeat, the Presbytery newsletter is now avaialble for January
ChurchCouncil met this week, and provisional minutes are available to the congregation.
Wearing of masks is now compulsory in all indoor spaces, including worship. Further details here.
GWUC headlines for week ending Jan 30
TheHub, the Thursday English class and the Bilingual English class have all cancelled for the first school term, and are hoping to start after Easter.
GWUC headlines for week ending Jan 23
The Book Sale is planned for Feb 27, subject of course to COVID numbers and with many precautions. To volunteer to distribute leaflets, please contact PeterAnderson. To help with setup and on the day, please contact SueMorgan.
In person attendance at worship is now possible. Details here.
GWUC headlines for week ending Jan 1
A virtual tour of the 'Once Upon A Christmas Installation' is now available.
An updated statement on worship attendance is now available.
We are advised that the changes announced on Jan 31 do not affect worship.
Access information
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.