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| = GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 Jun 2016 = | 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.]]) |
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| * '''State Youth Games''' - Many of our young people are enjoying fun and fellowship together this weekend at Warragul as they participate in State Youth Games. * '''Anniversary Service''' - All are invited to attend the Church Anniversary next Sunday 19 Jun 2016. There will be a combined service at 10am followed by a luncheon. Please see the bulletin for more details. * '''!NewView Closing Date''' - The theme for the next issue of NewView is respect. The closing date for articles is Friday 10 Jun 2016. Submissions to RobinPope 9753 3648 or [email protected] * '''Free Spirit’s Latest CD''' - Free Spirit’s latest CD, A Spirit for all Seasons, is now available for $20. Please contact the Church Office 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. * '''Can you help?''' - A member of the congregation is in need of some assistance. If you are able to loan an average sized caravan for two months please contact the Church Office. The individual is happy to discuss loan charges. |
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| = GWUC Headlines for w/e 04 Jun 2016 = * '''Synod''' - NeilPeters, AlisonClarkson, AlaneeHearnshaw and HeatherHon will all be participating in the Synod meeting from Friday 3 Jun 2016 to Wednesday 9 Jun 2016. If you have an urgent pastoral matter please contact the Office so this can be referred to the appropriate person. For an after-hours crisis contact Neil’s Manse on 9561 3031. * '''Ivan’s Pies''' - 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 Jun 2016. See the [[ChurchBulletin|Weekly Bulletin]] for more details. * '''Office Hours - Trial Review and Comments''' - The revised Glen Waverley Uniting Church Office hours and staffing arrangements have operated for almost three months and we are keen to receive and listen to your feedback. A meeting has been arranged for Tuesday 7 Jun 2016 from 7.30pm in Room 1. We look forward to an open and participative interaction with constructive comments as we consider the way forward. * '''!NewView Closing Date''' - The theme for the next issue of NewView is respect. The closing date for articles is Friday 10 Jun 2016. Submissions to RobinPope 9753 3648 or [email protected] * '''Free Spirit’s Latest CD''' - Free Spirit’s latest CD, A Spirit for all Seasons, is now available for $20. Please contact the Church Office 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. * '''Can you help?''' - A member of the congregation is in need of some assistance. If you are able to loan an average sized caravan for two months please contact the Church Office. The individual is happy to discuss loan charges. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending Jun 20 = * Church Council will meet on Monday June 21. Any matters that should be considered by Council can be sent to <<MailTo(councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>> * In the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours list, DiPaterson is [[https://dandenong.starcommunity.com.au/news/2021-06-14/a-guide-to-others/|named an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) recipient]] for her unwavering service to Girl Guiding and the community. |
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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. * '''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. * '''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. * '''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. * '''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 Jun 13 = * The [[https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/statement-acting-premier-3|relaxed Covid restrictions]] only allow 50 in church. Therefore this Sunday will again be a [[http://gwuc.org.au/live/|single live streamed service]] at 10am. * The following week is Church Anniversary, which would normally be a single combined 10am service. We will see what is possible. |
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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 Jun 6 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Newsbeat-June-2021.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for June]] is now available. * [[http://gwuc.org.au/live/|Live streamed worship]] at 10am again this week due to extended shutdown. |
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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 May 22 = * Not yet announced, but received in response to an enquiry:<<BR>>"Service Victoria and the Department of Health are working on a new system for businesses and organisations such as yours which will be web-based. Any device which can connect to the internet and run Safari or Chrome will be able to use the new webform. This system will be ready by 28 May when the new digital check-in system is required." This will allow many more people to check in on their own devices, and make it much easier for us to help those who cannot. |
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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 May 15 = * Church Council has changed its meeting day to the third Monday of each month, that is this Monday 16 May. Material to be considered should be sent to <<MailTo(councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>> |
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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 May 1 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Newsbeat-May-2021.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for May]] is now available. * Church Council this week held its first meeting after the recent delayed elections. [[http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CouncilMinutes20210428|Provisional minutes]] are available to the congregation. Council decided to meet in future on the third Monday of each month. * The check in system that we have been using from Rewardle has failed to meet the dealine for connecting electronically to the government system. The means that we will need to change to the [[CheckInVicGov| government system]]. |
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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 Apr 24 = * John Rutter on the [[https://johnrutter.com/latest-blog/did-they-mention-the-music?fbclid=IwAR1nmQmP9Nm9cDXK8P0qb50U91fs7v9WYfQ1hREJnHDqaRKgA2NYuQjs4c0|music for Prince Philip's funeral service]]. The first three paragraphs are well worth reading, particularly for 11am worshippers. |
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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. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 17 = * Some covid restrictions have been eased: for example, you can now collect a hymn book on your way into the service. Please remember to return it to the stewards table after use, so that it can be wiped down. The choir stalls have also been reinstated. |
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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 Apr 10 = * There are now three live services: 8am, 9:15am, and 11am. The 9:15 and 11 services are live streamed as well. * '''2021 English Class''' for Chinese speakers and Chinese Fellowship (combined) * Start date: 21 Apr 2021 (no classes on school holidays) * Every Wednesday 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm * Venue: Room 1 Glen Waverley Uniting Church * Contact: 0412 659 386 Sheila Chan |
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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 Apr 3 = * Assembly have released a statement on [[https://uniting.church/towards-zero/|Towards Zero – Assembly Climate Action Plan]] * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Newsbeat-April-2021.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for April]] is now available. |
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| Previous news items are available [[PreviousNewsItems|here]] | = GWUC headlines for week ending Mar 27 = * ChurchCouncil met on Wednesday night. [[CouncilMinutes20210324|Provisional minutes]] are now available ([[#WikiAccess|Log in required.]]) * 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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= 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.]] = 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 [[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. = 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.]] = 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 [[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.]] = 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. ## 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 Jun 20
Church Council will meet on Monday June 21. Any matters that should be considered by Council can be sent to <councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au>
In the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours list, DiPaterson is named an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) recipient for her unwavering service to Girl Guiding and the community.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Jun 13
The relaxed Covid restrictions only allow 50 in church. Therefore this Sunday will again be a single live streamed service at 10am.
- The following week is Church Anniversary, which would normally be a single combined 10am service. We will see what is possible.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Jun 6
The Presbytery Newsletter for June is now available.
Live streamed worship at 10am again this week due to extended shutdown.
GWUC Headlines for week ending May 22
Not yet announced, but received in response to an enquiry:
"Service Victoria and the Department of Health are working on a new system for businesses and organisations such as yours which will be web-based. Any device which can connect to the internet and run Safari or Chrome will be able to use the new webform. This system will be ready by 28 May when the new digital check-in system is required." This will allow many more people to check in on their own devices, and make it much easier for us to help those who cannot.
GWUC Headlines for week ending May 15
Church Council has changed its meeting day to the third Monday of each month, that is this Monday 16 May. Material to be considered should be sent to <councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au>
GWUC Headlines for week ending May 1
The Presbytery Newsletter for May is now available.
Church Council this week held its first meeting after the recent delayed elections. Provisional minutes are available to the congregation. Council decided to meet in future on the third Monday of each month.
The check in system that we have been using from Rewardle has failed to meet the dealine for connecting electronically to the government system. The means that we will need to change to the government system.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 24
John Rutter on the music for Prince Philip's funeral service. The first three paragraphs are well worth reading, particularly for 11am worshippers.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 17
- Some covid restrictions have been eased: for example, you can now collect a hymn book on your way into the service. Please remember to return it to the stewards table after use, so that it can be wiped down. The choir stalls have also been reinstated.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 10
- There are now three live services: 8am, 9:15am, and 11am. The 9:15 and 11 services are live streamed as well.
2021 English Class for Chinese speakers and Chinese Fellowship (combined)
- Start date: 21 Apr 2021 (no classes on school holidays)
- Every Wednesday 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
- Venue: Room 1 Glen Waverley Uniting Church
- Contact: 0412 659 386 Sheila Chan
GWUC headlines for week ending Apr 3
Assembly have released a statement on Towards Zero – Assembly Climate Action Plan
The Presbytery Newsletter for April is now available.
GWUC headlines for week ending Mar 27
ChurchCouncil met on Wednesday night. Provisional minutes are now available (Log in required.)
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.
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