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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 13 August 2016 = * '''RSPCA Cupcake Morning Tea at The Hub - Wednesday 17 August at 10am -''' On Wednesday 17 August there will be a special morning tea at The Hub from10am until 12noon. Come and enjoy the morning tea with family and friends. All donations will go to support the work of the RSPCA. * '''Glen Waverley Secondary College Breakfast Volunteers Needed -''' We are looking for a team of volunteers to again serve pancakes for breakfast to the students at Glen Waverley Secondary College on Thursday mornings, starting at 7.30am and finishing around 9am. Contact Alanee if you would like to be involved in this ministry. * '''With Love to the World -''' The new edition is now available in the letter rack. There are a few booklets still available. Please ask at the office if you are interested. * '''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. * '''Ministry Team News -''' Alison Clarkson will be away from Monday 11 July to Friday 9 September. In Alison’s absence Elwyn Pederson will be coordinating the Ministry to Seniors. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 6 August 2016 = * A copy of the poem '''Faith''', mentioned at 9:15 this morning, can be found [[https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=1006050430207|here.]] * '''Club 2016 – Sunday August 7 -''' Please note Club 2016 will meet on Sunday after the 11am Service. All are welcome. * '''Rev Julian Hamilton – Space to Breathe Project -''' Last month Julian Hamilton make mention of the project he is working on called Space to Breathe. This involves bringing Irish, Israeli and Palestinian young people together for engagement and peace building. He has a funding shortfall and invited individuals to contribute if they would like to support this initiative. You are able to donate via the attached website, or via cash left at the office. Cash cannot be receipted and needs to be in the office by Monday 8 August. The web address to donate is [[http://www.gofundme.com/2ed8mj44|www.gofundme.com/2ed8mj44]]. * '''With Love to the World -''' The new edition is now available in the letter rack. There are a few booklets still available. Please ask at the office if you are interested. * '''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 advice the Office of any changes necessary. * '''Ministry Team News -''' Alison Clarkson will be away from Monday 11 July to Friday 9 September. In Alison’s absence Elwyn Pederson will be coordinating the Ministry to Seniors. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 30 July 2016 = * '''Tennis Club AGM - Saturday 30 July at 5pm -''' The Annual General Meeting of the Uniting Church Glen Waverley Tennis Club will be held in the clubhouse on Saturday 30 July 2016 at 5pm. Entry to the clubhouse is from Highvale Primary School car park at the end of Ashton and Plymouth Streets, Glen Waverley. * '''Special Congregational Meeting - Sunday 31 July at 10.30am -''' Presbytery have requested an opportunity to talk with the congregation in regards to Uniting Church process when a complaint is made, in light of a current issue. A special meeting of the congregation for this purpose will be held at 10.30am on Sunday 31 July. * '''Rev Julian Hamilton - Space to Breathe Project -''' Last Sunday Julian Hamilton made mention of the project he is working on called Space to Breathe. This involves brining Irish, Israeli and Palestinian young people together for engagement and peace building. He has a funding shortfall and invited individuals to contribute if they would like to support this initiative. You are able to donate via the attached website, of via cash left at the office. Cash cannot be receipted and needs to be in the office by Monday 8 August. The web address to donate is [[http://www.gofundme.com/2ed8mj44|www.gofundme.com/2ed8mj44]]. * '''Ministry Team News -''' Alison Clarkson will be away from Monday 11 July to Friday 9 September. In Alison’s absence Elwyn Pederson will be coordinating the Ministry to Seniors. Alanee Hearnshaw will also be on leave from 10 July to 31 July. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 23 July 2016 = * The link for funding the program that Julian Hamilton spoke about this morning is https://www.gofundme.com/2ed8mj44 * '''Tennis Club AGM - Saturday 30 July''' - The Annual General Meeting of the Uniting Church Glen Waverley Tennis Club will be held in the clubhouse on Saturday 30 July 2016 at 5pm. Entry to the clubhouse is from the Highvale Primary School car park at the end of Ashton and Plymouth Streets, Glen Waverley. * '''Special Congregational Meeting - Sunday 31 July at 10.30am - '''Presbytery have requested an opportunity to talk with the congregation in regards to Uniting Church process when a complaint is made, in light of a current issue. A special meeting of the congregation for this purpose will be held at 10.30am on Sunday 31 July. * '''Eco Task Group - '''Church Council is seeking environmentally minded people to join an Eco task group with the aim of GWUC achieving certification under the 5 Leaf Eco-awards program (https://fiveleafecoawards.org/). If you want to help make the church greener (though it is already pretty green) and have our achievements in this area recognized, please contact either: * Amy Spark Eichenbaum ( [email protected] ) or * Aaron Blakemore ( [email protected] ) The task group will be made up of people from the congregation, property committee and the communications committee as well as church council. Council anticipate this being a six month project and a significant part of the task group’s work will involve connecting with the wider Kingsway community. We are hoping to have our first meeting by the end of July. * '''Ministry Team News - '''Alison Clarkson will be away from Monday 11 July to Friday 9 September. In Alison’s absence Elwyn Pederson will be coordinating the Ministry to Seniors. Alanee Hearnshaw will also be on leave from 10 July to 31 July. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 16 July 2016 = * '''Combined Service followed by a Meeting of the Congregation – 17 July at 10am''': On Sunday 17 July there will be a Combined Worship Service at 10am followed by a Meeting of the Congregation at 11.30am. Following the meeting there will be a sausage and salad lunch (cost $5). The report of the last meeting of the congregation and the agenda for this meeting are available at: http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationMeetingReports. Printed copies of the agenda are also available on the Stewards Table. * '''Tennis Club AGM - Saturday 30 July''': The Annual General Meeting of the Uniting Church Glen Waverley Tennis Club will be held in the clubhouse on Saturday 30 July 2016 at 5pm. Entry to the clubhouse is from the Highvale Primary School car park at the end of Ashton and Plymouth Streets, Glen Waverley. * '''Eco Task Group:''' Church Council is seeking environmentally minded people to join an Eco task group with the aim of GWUC achieving certification under the 5 Leaf Eco-awards program (https://fiveleafecoawards.org/). If you want to help make the church greener (though it is already pretty green) and have our achievements in this area recognized, please contact either:- Amy Spark Eichenbaum ( [email protected] ) or Aaron Blakemore ( [email protected] ). The task group will be made up of people from the congregation, property committee and the communications committee as well as church council. Council anticipate this being a six month project and a significant part of the task group’s work will involve connecting with the wider Kingsway community. We are hoping to have our first meeting by the end of July. * '''Ministry Team News:''' Alison Clarkson will be away from Monday 11 July to Friday 9 September. In Alison’s absence Elwyn Pederson will be coordinating the Ministry to Seniors. Alanee Hearnshaw will also be on leave from 10 July to 31 July. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 9 July 2016 = * '''Material Aid Offering – Toys for Timor – 10 July: '''Your donations of small second hand (or new!) toys for very poorly resourced kindergartens in Baguia, Timor-Leste will be gratefully received. Donations can be left in the basket near the church library or brought along to any services on July 10. They will be delivered in person with Judy and Murray visit in August. * '''Senior Service of Praise – 10 July at 2.30pm: '''All are welcome to attend this service organised by Ministry to Seniors. Free Spirit will lead the singing and afternoon tea will be held after the service. * '''Combined Service followed by a Meeting of the Congregation – 17 July at 10am: '''On Sunday 17 July there will be a Combined Worship Service at 10am followed by a Meeting of the Congregation at 11.30am. Following the meeting there will be a sausage and salad lunch (cost $5). To assist with catering please add your name to the list on the office counter if you plan to attend. The report of the last meeting of the congregation and the agenda for this meeting are available at: http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationMeetingReports. Printed copies are also available on the Stewards Table. * '''Ministry Team News: '''Alison Clarkson will be away from Monday 11 July to Friday 9 September. In Alison’s absence Elwyn Pederson will be coordinating the Ministry to Seniors. Alanee Hearnshaw will also be on leave from 10 July to 31 July. * '''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. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 2 July 2016 = * '''Senior Service of Praise – 10 July at 2.30pm''' - All are welcome to attend this service organised by Ministry to Seniors. Free Spirit will lead the singing and afternoon tea will be held after the service. * '''Combined Service followed by a Meeting of the Congregation – 17 July at 10am''' - On Sunday 17 July there will be a Combined Worship Service at 10am followed by a Meeting of the Congregation at 11.30am. An agenda for the meeting of the congregation will be available soon, but please note these arrangements in your diary now. Following the meeting there will be a sausage and salad lunch (cost $5). To assist with catering please add your name to the list on the office counter if you plan to attend. * '''Ministry Team News''' - Rev Neil Peters will take annual leave from Thursday 23 June returning to work Wednesday 6 July. Alison Clarkson will be away from Monday 11 July to Friday 9 September. In Alison’s absence Elwyn Pederson will be coordinating the Ministry to Seniors. * '''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. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 25 June 2016 = * '''Keep The Date – Combined Service and Meeting of the Congregation – 17 July - '''On Sunday 17 July there will be a Combined Service at 10am followed by a Meeting of the Congregation at 11.30am. An agenda for the meeting of the congregation will be available soon, but please note these arrangements in your diary now. * '''Ministry Team News - '''Rev Neil Peters will take annual leave from Thursday 23 June returning to work Wednesday 6 July.Alison Clarkson will be away from Monday 11 July to Friday 9 September. In Alison’s absence Elwyn Pederson will be coordinating the Ministry to Seniors. * '''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. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 18 June 2016 = * '''Anniversary Service – Sunday 19 June at 10am''' - A reminder that all are invited to attend the Church Anniversary next Sunday. There will be a combined service at 10am followed by a luncheon. * '''Ivan’s Pies – Tuesday 21 June''' - Please collect Pie Orders from the Church Hall on Tuesday 21 June between 1.30pm and 5pm. * '''Ministry Team News''' - Rev Neil Peters will take annual leave from Thursday 23 June returning to work Wednesday 6 July. * '''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 w/e 11 June 2016 = * '''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. = 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. Previous news items are available [[PreviousNewsItems|here]] ---- CategoryChurch |
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). = GWUC Headlines for w/e 2 Feb 2018 = * '''Church Council '''met this week, and provisional minutes are available at http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CouncilMinutes20190130 (log in needed) or ask the office to print a copy for you. * We have received an [[attachment:RobynWhitakerInvitation.png|invitation]] to a lecture by Robyn Whitaker at Toorak UCA at 7:30pm on Thursday 21 February. * '''Sunday Services – 8am, 9.15am, 11am, 1pm, 4.30pm and 5.30pm - '''A reminder that our Sunday Services are back at regular times from this week. * '''Adult Group – Saturday 2 February at 2pm - '''Adult Group will be meeting in Jells Park for a coffee / tea / hot chocolate and a chat – pay for what you order. * '''Bring and Share Lunch – Sunday 3 February at 12noon - '''You are welcome to join with others for lunch this Sunday in the fellowship area. Please bring a plate of food to share. * '''Service of Thanksgiving – Saturday 9 February at 2pm - '''All are welcome to join in the Service of Thanksgiving for Catherine Ritchie House. See the bulletin for more details. * '''With Love to the World, Mail and Rosters in the letter rack - '''With Love to the World is now available for collection in the letter rack. Please also check the letter rack for any rosters or mail addressed to you. * The [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/feb-2019-Newsbeat-February-2019.pdf|Presbytery newslatter for February]] is now available. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 26 Jan 2018 = * '''Backpack Blessing Service – This Sunday 27 January at 10am - '''All students and educational staff are invited to bring their backpacks, briefcases, tote bags or tool belts to worship for a special blessing to begin the new year. * '''Adult Group – Saturday 2 February at 2pm -''' Adult Group will be meeting in Jells Park for a coffee / tea / hot chocolate and a chat – pay for what you order. See bulletin for more details. * '''Book Sale Flyers – Final Call for Walkers - '''Please see the sign-up sheet on the office counter if you can help to deliver flyers for the book sale. The flyers will be available from 10 February for delivery during the week 17-23 February. * '''Volunteers Needed -''' Volunteers are being sought to help with the Dad’s Playgroup, Lunar New Year Festival and Aged Care Devotions. Details for each opportunity are in the Bulletin. * '''Mail and Rosters in the letter rack -''' Please check the letter rack for any mail addressed to you. There are also rosters available for collection from the letter rack. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 19 Jan 2018 = * '''Backpack Blessing Service – Sunday 27 January at 10am - '''All students and educational staff are invited to bring their backpacks, briefcases, tote bags or tool belts to worship for a special blessing to begin the new year. * '''Book Sale 2019 - Walkers Needed - '''Please see the sign-up sheet on the office counter if you can help to deliver flyers for the book sale. The flyers will be available from 10 February for delivery during the week 17-23 February. * '''Volunteers Needed - '''Volunteers are being sought to help with the Dad’s Playgroup, Lunar New Year Festival and Aged Care Devotions. Details for each opportunity are in the Bulletin. * '''Mail in the letter rack - '''Please check the letter rack for any mail addressed to you. Leisure Time volunteer rosters are also available for collection from the letter rack = GWUC Headlines for w/e 12 Jan 2019 = * '''January Worship Services - '''A reminder that during January there will be one combined service of worship each Sunday at 10am. Usual service times will recommence on Sunday 3 February. * '''Book Sale 2019 - Walkers needed - '''We need walkers to letterbox 5000 flyers to homes in the local area. The flyers will be available from 10 February for delivery during the week 17-23 February. The sign-up sheet is on the office counter. If you helped last year, please tick your name on the sheet to indicate you are able to assist again this year. New walkers are always needed - please add your name to the list. Thank you! * '''Volunteers needed - '''Volunteers are being sought to help with the Dad’s Playgroup – please see the bulletin for details * '''Mail in the letter rack - '''Please check the letter rack for any mail addressed to you. Leisure Time volunteer rosters are also available for collection from the letter rack = GWUC Headlines for w/e 5 Jan 2019 = * [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Newsbeat-January-2019.pdf|Presbytery newsletter for January]] is now available. * Our church building finished 2018 as a net generator of electricity. See SolarPowerPerformance. * '''January Worship Services - '''A reminder that during January there will be one combined service of worship each Sunday at 10am. Usual service times will recommence on Sunday 3 February. * '''Office Closure - '''The Church Office will reopen on Monday 7 January for reduced hours from 9.30am until 3pm each day. On Monday 21 January the office will revert to its normal hours. * '''Advance Notice – 2019 Book Sale - '''Once again we will be holding a Used Book Sale at the Church on Saturday 2 March. Please start collecting books you have read or no longer need. We will also need volunteers to help on the day and with setting up and packing up. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 29/12/18 = * '''Christmas Services - '''We will celebrate our Christmas Services at the following times. All are welcome. . Christmas Eve Services: 5.30pm Family Service and 11pm Service<<BR>>Christmas Day Services: 8.30am and 10am Services * '''New Year’s Eve Service – Monday 31 December at 11pm - '''You are welcome to join us at 10.30pm for a cuppa before the 11pm New Year’s Eve Service on Monday 31 December. * '''January Worship Services - '''During January there will be one combined service of worship each Sunday at 10am. Usual service times will recommence on Sunday 3 February. * '''Ministry Team Leave - ''' Ministry Team members will be having leave during the Christmas period as noted below:- * Di Paterson – 27 December to 31 December, 2018. * Alanee Hearnshaw – 27 December, 2018 to 7 January, 2019. * Neil Peters – 7 January to 29 January, 2019. * '''Office Christmas Closure - '''The Church Office will be closed from Tuesday 25 December and reopen on Monday 7 January. For the first two weeks (Monday 7 January to Friday 18 January) the office will be open for reduced hours from 9.30am until 3pm each day. On Monday 21 January the office will revert to its normal hours. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 Dec 2018 = * '''Christmas Nativity Service – This Sunday 23 December at 10am''' - We will be celebrating an interactive Nativity Service at 10am on Sunday 23 December. Please feel free to come along dressed up as a nativity character. * '''Christmas Services''' - We will celebrate our Christmas Services at the following times. All are welcome.<<BR>>Christmas Eve Services: 5.30pm Family Service and 11pm Service<<BR>>Christmas Day Services: 8.30am and 10am Services * '''Christmas Bowl''' - Christmas Bowl Envelope are available on the Stewards Table for those who would like to contribute a donation. * '''Advance Notice – New Year’s Eve Service – 31 December at 11pm''' - You are welcome to join us at 10.30pm for a cuppa before the 11pm New Year’s Eve Service on Monday 31 December. Please mark this date in your diary now. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 Dec 2018 = * [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/NBDec2018-Newsbeat-December-2018.pdf|Presbytery newsletter for December]] is now available. * [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/ViewEmail/r/41F91EAC137807212540EF23F30FEDED/B8BEF770D074C1524D402EFBD42943A3|Synod newsletter for December]] is available. * '''Congregation Outreach Project Recognition – This Sunday at 11am - '''Please join with us at 11am this Sunday when we recognize the successful COP recipients for 2018. * '''Carol Services – Next Sunday at 11am and 2.30pm - '''Uniting Voices will be leading a Service of Lessons and Carols at 11am. Free Spirit will be leading the singing at the Carol Service at 2.30pm. You are encouraged to support both Services. * '''Service of Remembrance – Tuesday 11 December at 8pm - '''All are invited to come along and share in a Service of Remembrance at 8pm on Tuesday 11 December. Please take some time out to remember those who are no longer with us at this special time of year. * '''December Issue of NewView - '''The next issue of NewView will be available on December 23. We will focus on a theme related to our Advent theme: Making room in our hearts. Details in the monthly bulletin next week. Your musings, anecdotes, poems, photos, reports will be accepted until December 14. Queries to Robin Pope ( [email protected] ) * '''Empty Christmas Tree - Welfare - '''You are invited to bring along a gift for under the Christmas Tree. Gifts will be distributed to some in our community and also to Broadmeadows. Please do not wrap your gifts. Non-perishable food items can also be placed under the tree for Welfare to distribute. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 1 Dec 2018 = * '''10am Combined Worship and GWUC Christmas Lunch – This Sunday – 2 Dec 2018 - '''A reminder that the GWUC Christmas Lunch is happening following Combined Worship at 10am today. * '''Indonesian Christmas Dinner – This Sunday – 2 Dec 2018 at 5pm - '''The Indonesian Christmas Dinner will be held today following their Service and Celebration commencing at 5pm. * '''Christmas Morning Tea at TheHub – Thursday 6 Dec 2018 at 10am - '''All are welcome to attend the Christmas Morning Tea at TheHub between 10am and 12noon on Thursday 6 Dec 2018. Donations to help needy people in our community through our Welfare Group. Come and enjoy morning tea with family and friends at this special time of year. * '''Delivery of Postcards for Advent Services – Volunteers Needed - '''Please see the sign-up sheet on the table in the foyer if you can help to deliver Advent Services postcards to houses in the area around the church before Thursday 6 Dec 2018. Enquiries: PeterAnderson. * '''December Issue of NewView - '''The next issue of NewView will be available on 23 Dec 2018. We will focus on a theme related to our Advent theme: Making room in our hearts. Details in the monthly bulletin next week. Your musings, anecdotes, poems, photos, reports will be accepted until 14 Dec 2018. Queries to RobinPope = GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 Nov2018 = * '''Outreach Forum – 25 November at 12noon - '''Outreach Committee welcomes everyone to join us for the November Outreach Forum on 25 Nov 2018 following the 11am Service. Dorothy will be presenting on the work of the Welfare Committee in our local community and the forum will include a light lunch. For catering purposes please RSVP on the sheet outside the office. Cost of $5 payable on the day. * '''GWUC Christmas Lunch – Sunday 2 December at 12noon – Forms Due Today 25 Nov 2018 - '''A reminder that the forms and money for the annual GWUC Christmas Lunch are due in today (25 November). Forms are available in the November Monthly Bulletin or on the Office Counter, and can be given to LaurelMuir and JohnMuir, or JudithGreenwood and WarrenGreenwood. * '''Indonesian Christmas DInner – Sunday 2 December at 5pm - '''This dinner will be held following a Service and Celebration at 5pm. When signing up for dinner please indicate if you have special dietary needs. * '''December Issue of NewView - '''The next issue of NewView will be on 23 Dec 2018. We will focus on a theme related to our Advent theme: Making room in our hearts. Details in the monthly bulletin next week. Your musings, anecdotes, poems, photos, reports will be accepted until 14 Dec 2018. Queries to RobinPope * '''Leisure Time Volunteers - '''A reminder to Leisure Time Volunteers that your availability forms for 2019 are due back on 3 Dec 2018. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 17 Nov 2018 = * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 20 November at 8pm - '''A Meeting of the Congregation will be held on Tuesday 20 Nov 2018 at 8pm in the Church. This meeting will be informative as well as consider some important matters concerning our congregation. The agenda for the meeting is available at CongMeetingAgenda20181120. Please note this date in your diary and make it a priority to attend. * '''Children’s Christmas Dress-up Photos at The Hub – Mon 19, Tues 20 & Wed 21 November – 10am to 12noon - '''Come along to The Hub and bring your children or grandchildren to dress up in nativity costumes and have their photo taken. Dress ups will be available to use for Mary, Joseph, shepherds, wise men or angels. Photos taken will be available for collection on Thursday 6 December. * '''Outreach Forum – 25 November at 12noon - '''Outreach Committee welcomes everyone to join us for the November Outreach Forum on 25 November following the 11am Service. Dorothy will be presenting on the work of the Welfare Committee in our local community and the forum will include a light lunch. For catering purposes please RSVP on the sheet outside the office. Cost of $5 payable on the day. * '''Christmas Lunch – Sunday 2 December at 12noon - '''A reminder that the forms and money for the annual GWUC Christmas Lunch are due in by Sunday 25 November. Forms are available in the November Monthly Bulletin or on the Office Counter, and can be given to LaurelMuir and JohnMuir, or JudithGreenwood and WarrenGreenwood = GWUC Headlines for w/e 10 Nov 2018 = * [[https://communications.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/r/83B65281BEBA69792540EF23F30FEDED/F0A599B5FDFBED96948D468F162BC46E|Synod newsletter for November is available here]] * '''NeilPeters on leave 7-14 November - '''Please note that Neil will be on annual leave 7-14 November. Please contact the office or DiPaterson for any pastoral queries during this time. * '''Material Aid Offering - Today - It’s in the bag - '''It’s simple. Choose a handbag in good condition (that you no longer use) and fill it with items that would make a woman feel special. Add a thoughtful note or Christmas card. Personal care and sanitary items are useful. If you don’t have a bag that’s okay … any of the above-mentioned items will assist. Empty handbags in good condition also welcome. Thank you! * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 20 November at 8pm - '''Please make sure that you mark this date in your diary now. The meeting will be informative and consider some important matters concerning our congregation. * '''Operation Christmas Child - Thank you''' - Thank you to everyone who participated and filled a shoebox for a Child this Christmas. We delivered 38 shoeboxes to the warehouse last week to be delivered to the children in time for Christmas. Thank you! = GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 Nov 2018 = * [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Newsbeat-November-2018.pdf|Presbytery newsletter for November]] is now available. * '''Cup day holiday – Tuesday 6 November -''' Please note that the church office will be closed on Tuesday 6 November. * '''NeilPeters on leave 7-14 November - '''Please note that Neil will be on annual leave 7-14 November. Please contact the office or DiPaterson for any pastoral queries during this time. * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 20 November at 8pm - '''Please make sure that you mark this date in your diary now. The meeting will be informative and consider some important matters concerning our congregation. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 27 Oct 2018 = * '''Glenallen Working Bee – Saturday 27 October – 9am to 11.30am - '''Please save the date for the next working bee at Glenallen School. To quote staff member Sam Brooker, the “School Community appreciates the fabulous support that that parishioners of Glen Waverley Uniting Church gives to it.” * '''Operation Christmas Child – Thursday 1 November - '''We are again participating in Operation Christmas Child. Any filled shoeboxes can be dropped off at the Church Office up till Thursday 1 November. Collected shoeboxes will be delivered to Operation Christmas Child on Friday 2 November for delivery to children in time for Christmas. * '''Adult Group – Friday 2 November at 8pm - '''Join us for Adult Group on Friday 2 November at 8pm in the fellowship area. Please come and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, light supper and fellowship. All are welcome. * '''CAE Book Group – Wednesday 7 November at 7.30pm - '''The CAE Book Group will be meeting in the home of BarbHurst. More details in the bulletin. * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 20 November at 8pm - '''Please make sure that you mark this date in your diary now. The meeting will be informative and consider some important matters concerning our congregation. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 20 Oct 2018 = * '''Combined Service at 10am – Sunday 21 October - '''In our Combined Service today we will recognise the significant contribution of some members who are leaving the district, as well as celebrating all the hard work that has gone into the fete. A reminder that after the service there will be a special morning tea. Please stay for this small celebration. * '''Seniors’ Morning Tea at The Hub – Thursday 25 October from 10am till 12noon - '''Come along and enjoy a delicious morning tea. Bring your family and friends. All ages welcome. All donations to research into Motor Neurone Disease. * '''World Community Day – Friday 26 October at 2pm - '''Community Day Service will be held at St Philip’s Anglican Church (cnr Catherine Avenue & Stephensons Road, Mt Waverley) at 2pm. The speaker will be Genevieve Cormack speaking on the theme “Women Sharing Open Heartedly”. * '''Glenallen Working Bee – Saturday 27 October – 9am to 11.30am - '''Please save the date for the next working bee at Glenallen School. To quote staff member Sam Brooker, the “School Community appreciates the fabulous support that that parishioners of Glen Waverley Uniting Church gives to it.” If you are able to assist, please add your name to the list on the office counter. * '''Operation Christmas Child - '''“Shoebox gifts are for kids in need, regardless of their background or religious belief. Each shoebox is a gift of love that tells a child they are not forgotten.” Filled shoeboxes can now be dropped off at the Church Office. See the bulletin for more details. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 13 Oct 2018 = * A invitation is issued to attend a Presbytery Mission Development Committee event on Nov 14. See [[MDCEvent20181114]] * The [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-e-jjhdkrik-uyjlltjyjt-c/|Synod e-Newsletter for October]] is now available * '''Celebration of Seniors – Sunday 14 October at 2pm''' All are welcome to the Celebration of Seniors today at 2pm. There will be no light lunch today. * '''GWUC Fete – Saturday 20 October from 8.30am - '''I know you won’t have forgotten … but just in case! * '''Combined Service – Next Week – Sunday 21 October - '''A reminder that after the 10am Combined Service next week, there will be a special morning tea. Please stay for this small celebration. * '''Glenallen Working Bee – Saturday 27 October – 9am to 11.30am - '''Please save the date for the next working bee at Glenallen School. To quote staff member Sam Brooker, the “School Community appreciates the fabulous support that that parishoners of Glen Waverley Uniting Church gives to it.” If you are able to assist, please add your name to the list on the office counter. * '''Ping Pong a-Thon 2018 - '''This year's Ping Pong a-Thon is being held at High Street Road Uniting Church. Mr Kenny Yang, member of Glen Waverley Uniting Church Ping Pong / Badminton Club, will participate to raise funds for the cause. All funds raised will be supporting eight amazing organisations to minimise the effects of slavery across Asia. For more information or to support Kenny's efforts visit:- www.pingpongathon.com/kennyyan * '''Planned Giving Envelopes - '''The new sets of planned giving envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours as this saves us postage costs. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 6 Oct 2018 = * '''Reminder – Daylight Saving Starts Today – 7 October - '''A reminder that daylight savings commences at 2am on Sunday morning. Make sure that you move your clocks forward one hour. * '''Retiring Offering – Today – 7 October - '''After all services today there will be a retiring offering to support drought affected farmers and communities in NSW. The funds will be directed through the NSW/ACT Moderator’s drought appeal to be used in 4 rural presbyteries for vouchers in local shops/paying bills etc. * '''Club 2018 – Today – 7 October - '''Club 2018 will meet today after the 11am Service. All are welcome to bring a plate and share in lunch together. * '''Celebration of Seniors – Sunday 14 October - '''All are welcome to the Celebration of Seniors next Sunday from 2pm. Please add your name to the list on the office counter for catering. There will be no light lunch on this day. * '''Fete – Leaflet Delivery - '''If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the fete, please collect your leaflets from the table in the foyer. The leaflets need to be delivered by Sunday 14 October. * '''Glenallen Working Bee – Saturday 27 October – 9am to 11.30am - '''Please save the date for the next working bee at Glenallen School. To quote staff member Sam Brooker, the “School Community appreciates the fabulous support that that parishoners of Glen Waverley Uniting Church gives to it.” If you are able to assist, please add your name to the list on the office counter. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 29 Sep 2018 = * [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Newsbeat-October-2018.pdf|Presbytery newsletter for October]] is now available. * '''Fete – Leaflet Delivery - '''If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the fete, please collect your leaflets from the table in the foyer. * '''UCAF – Tuesday 2 October at 10am - '''UCAF members will meet in the fellowship room for morning tea at 10am. At 10.30am we will meet in Room 1 for our meeting. The speaker will be Lynn Peters who will give an account of her life. Everyone is welcome to attend. Goods brought will be for Glen Waverley Welfare Committee. Enquiries: Barbara Thompson 9802 3980. * '''Men’s Fellowship – Tuesday 2 October at 2pm - '''Our speaker this month is our own Lynn Peters. Lynn has been deeply involved in Christian education in schools for many years and she will be telling us about the work being done and the problems involved in this vital work. Come along and enjoy the fellowship. Contact: Bill Norquay 9884 4800. * '''CAE Book Group – Wednesday 3 October at 7.30pm - '''CAE Book Group will meet at the home of Bev and Don Reid. Phone: 9802 4609. * '''Adult Group – Friday 5 October at 6.30pm - '''Meeting at 6.30pm in the Fellowship area we will have a Pizza night with $10 per person being payable on the night. A booking is required. All welcome. Contact: Anne & Arthur Davey on 9802 2107 by Wednesday 3 October. * '''Review of Selection Process of Congregation Outreach Projects – Sunday 30 September - '''Community Outreach Group will be reviewing the selection process of the Congregation Outreach Projects and allocation of funding. Members of the Congregation are invited to provide feedback on the process via email to [email protected] Sunday September 30. The current criteria and application form may be found on the Church Wiki at CopProjects2018. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 Sep 2018 = * '''Moon Festival – Saturday 22 September - '''A group of Indonesian women, many from the congregation, will be all dressed up and playing the Angklung (traditional Indonesian instrument) at the Monash Council Multicultural Moon Light Festival held in the central car park in Glen Waverley on Saturday 22 September. They are scheduled to be on stage at 5.40 pm. You may consider going and supporting them. * '''Amazing Generosity = Opportunities – Sunday 23 September - '''This Sunday is the last opportunity to share your dreams about how we might continue our outreach and ministry in the local community through the generous bequest we have received.<<BR>>Please feel out the form on the Office counter and place it in the specially marked box, with your ideas, hopes and dreams. * '''Review of Selection Process of Congregation Outreach Projects – Sunday 30 September - '''Community Outreach Group will be reviewing the selection process of the Congregation Outreach Projects and allocation of funding. Members of the Congregation are invited to provide feedback on the process via email to [email protected] Sunday September 30. The current criteria and application form may be found on the Church Wiki at CopProjects2018. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 Sep 2018 = * '''September Issue of NewView – Closing Date Friday 21 September - '''Please send in reflections, photos, anecdotes, poems and reports of activities in our church community to either [email protected] to the office. * '''Final Call for Volunteers to Deliver Fete Leaflets - '''Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you can help to deliver leaflets for our fete. We need about 50 people to letterbox-drop 13,000 leaflets during the second week of October. If you delivered leaflets for last year’s fete please tick or cross out your name on the list, depending on whether you can assist again this year. Enquiries: Peter Anderson – 0411 123 253. * '''Worship Centre and Chapel Sound Training - '''Training on how to use the sound system in the church, hall and chapel will be available on the following dates led by Joel Leister. Training will take about 30 minutes and will be held on Saturday 22 September and Saturday 13 October between 9am and 11am on both days. Please register your interest at the Office for a specific session. * '''Moon Festival – Saturday 22 September - '''A group of Indonesian women, many from the congregation, will be all dressed up and playing the Angklung (traditional Indonesian instrument) at the Monash Council Multicultural Moon Light Festival held in the central car park in Glen Waverley on Saturday 22 September. They are scheduled to be on stage at 5.40 pm. You may consider going and supporting them. If you would like to help with the Moon Festival please sign up on the sheet outside the office. We need people to assist with craft, setting up and packing up, and sitting and chatting over a cuppa. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 Sep 2018 = * [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Newsbeat-September-2018-1.pdf|Presbytery newsletter for September]] is now available. * [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/ViewEmail/r/56AE8BCB1A73F4872540EF23F30FEDED/A34C2D2A930726CC6CBD507C784BD83B|The Synod newletter]] is also available. * '''Material Aid Offering – Today – Sunday 9 September - '''Muesli bars, ‘UP&GOs’, noodles in a cup and pens and pencils are all welcome and will go to support the Brentwood Secondary College’s Wellbeing Department. * '''An Afternoon with Free Spirit – Today – Sunday 9 September - '''All are invited enjoy an afternoon with Free Spirit from 2.30pm on Sunday 9 September. Admission is $25 Adult and $20 Concession which includes afternoon tea. Tickets are available from the Office or Vida Foo. All funds raised support our Church programs and activities. * '''September Issue of NewView – Closing Date Friday 21 September - '''Please send in reflections, photos, anecdotes, poems and reports of activities in our church community to either [email protected] to the office. * '''Moon Festival – Saturday 22 September - '''If you would like to help with the Moon Festival Celebration please sign up on the sheet outside the office. We need people to assist with craft, setting up and packing up, and sitting and chatting over a cuppa. * '''Delivery of Fete Leaflets – Volunteers Needed - '''Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you can help to deliver leaflets for our fete. We need about 50 people to letterbox-drop 13,000 leaflets during the second week of October. If you delivered leaflets for last year’s fete, please tick or cross out your name on the list, depending on whether you can assist again this year. Enquiries: Murray Lowe – 9885 8514 = GWUC Headlines for w/e 1 Sep 2018 = * We have received a [[PastoralLetterAssembly2018Aug30|pastoral letter]] from the UCA President about an [[https://assembly.uca.org.au/marriage-services|Additional Marriage Liturgy.]] * '''Father’s Day Morning Tea – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - '''Fathers and Grandfathers are especially invited to come to our 9.15am and 11am services next Sunday where there will be a focus on Father’s Day. Between the services there will be a special celebratory morning tea. * '''Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - '''An election for Church Councillors will be held today. 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 CongregationalPage * '''Freezer Purchase Voting – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - '''Voting regarding the use of Endowment Fund interest earnings to purchase a new freezer takes place at all services today. * '''Free Spirit Concert – Sunday 9 Sep 2018 - '''All are invited enjoy an afternoon with Free Spirit from 2.30pm on Sunday 9 Sep 2018. Admission is $25 Adult and $20 Concession which includes afternoon tea. Tickets are available from the Office or Vida Foo. All funds raised support our Church programs and activities. * '''Newsbeat''', the [[http://www.ucappep.org/newsbeat/|Presbytery newsletter]] is now available. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 25 Aug 2018 = * Presbytery minutes record that Hannah Dungan has been commissioned as the chaplain to Somers Camp. * '''Indonesian Dinner & Interfaith Gathering – Saturday 25 Aug 2018 – 5.15pm'''<<BR>>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 Aug 2018 – 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. * '''Father’s Day Morning Tea – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - '''Fathers and Grandfathers are especially invited to come to our 9.15am and 11am services next Sunday where there will be a focus on Father’s Day. Between the services there will be a special celebratory morning tea. * '''Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - '''An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday 2 Sep 2018. 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 CongregationalPage * Tim Costello, CEO of !WorldVision, will be joined by Claire O’Neil, Labor Member for Hotham and others, to discuss refugee policy and the future of compassion and generosity in Australian politics on Thursday 30 Aug 2018 from 5pm, in lecture theatre H2 in the Menzies Building, Monash University, Clayton. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 18 Aug 2018 = * '''Indonesian Dinner & Interfaith Gathering – Saturday 25 Aug 2018 – 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 Aug 2018 – 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 Sep 2018 -''' An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday 2 Sep 2018. 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 Aug 2018 = * '''Monthly Material Aid: Uplift Socks Oddsox – Sunday 12 Aug 2018 - '''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 Aug 2018 – 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 Aug 2018 – 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 Aug 2018 – 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 Sep 2018 - '''An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday 2 Sep 2017. 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 Aug 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 Aug 2018 at 12noon''' - Club 2018 will meet for lunch today following the 11am service. All welcome. * '''Free Spirit Concert – Sunday 5 Aug 2018 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 12 Aug 2018. 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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Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CouncilMinutes20190130 (log in needed) or ask the office to print a copy for you.
We have received an invitation to a lecture by Robyn Whitaker at Toorak UCA at 7:30pm on Thursday 21 February.
Sunday Services – 8am, 9.15am, 11am, 1pm, 4.30pm and 5.30pm - A reminder that our Sunday Services are back at regular times from this week.
Adult Group – Saturday 2 February at 2pm - Adult Group will be meeting in Jells Park for a coffee / tea / hot chocolate and a chat – pay for what you order.
Bring and Share Lunch – Sunday 3 February at 12noon - You are welcome to join with others for lunch this Sunday in the fellowship area. Please bring a plate of food to share.
Service of Thanksgiving – Saturday 9 February at 2pm - All are welcome to join in the Service of Thanksgiving for Catherine Ritchie House. See the bulletin for more details.
With Love to the World, Mail and Rosters in the letter rack - With Love to the World is now available for collection in the letter rack. Please also check the letter rack for any rosters or mail addressed to you.
The Presbytery newslatter for February is now available.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 26 Jan 2018
Backpack Blessing Service – This Sunday 27 January at 10am - All students and educational staff are invited to bring their backpacks, briefcases, tote bags or tool belts to worship for a special blessing to begin the new year.
Adult Group – Saturday 2 February at 2pm - Adult Group will be meeting in Jells Park for a coffee / tea / hot chocolate and a chat – pay for what you order. See bulletin for more details.
Book Sale Flyers – Final Call for Walkers - Please see the sign-up sheet on the office counter if you can help to deliver flyers for the book sale. The flyers will be available from 10 February for delivery during the week 17-23 February.
Volunteers Needed - Volunteers are being sought to help with the Dad’s Playgroup, Lunar New Year Festival and Aged Care Devotions. Details for each opportunity are in the Bulletin.
Mail and Rosters in the letter rack - Please check the letter rack for any mail addressed to you. There are also rosters available for collection from the letter rack.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 19 Jan 2018
Backpack Blessing Service – Sunday 27 January at 10am - All students and educational staff are invited to bring their backpacks, briefcases, tote bags or tool belts to worship for a special blessing to begin the new year.
Book Sale 2019 - Walkers Needed - Please see the sign-up sheet on the office counter if you can help to deliver flyers for the book sale. The flyers will be available from 10 February for delivery during the week 17-23 February.
Volunteers Needed - Volunteers are being sought to help with the Dad’s Playgroup, Lunar New Year Festival and Aged Care Devotions. Details for each opportunity are in the Bulletin.
Mail in the letter rack - Please check the letter rack for any mail addressed to you. Leisure Time volunteer rosters are also available for collection from the letter rack
GWUC Headlines for w/e 12 Jan 2019
January Worship Services - A reminder that during January there will be one combined service of worship each Sunday at 10am. Usual service times will recommence on Sunday 3 February.
Book Sale 2019 - Walkers needed - We need walkers to letterbox 5000 flyers to homes in the local area. The flyers will be available from 10 February for delivery during the week 17-23 February. The sign-up sheet is on the office counter. If you helped last year, please tick your name on the sheet to indicate you are able to assist again this year. New walkers are always needed - please add your name to the list. Thank you!
Volunteers needed - Volunteers are being sought to help with the Dad’s Playgroup – please see the bulletin for details
Mail in the letter rack - Please check the letter rack for any mail addressed to you. Leisure Time volunteer rosters are also available for collection from the letter rack
GWUC Headlines for w/e 5 Jan 2019
Presbytery newsletter for January is now available.
Our church building finished 2018 as a net generator of electricity. See SolarPowerPerformance.
January Worship Services - A reminder that during January there will be one combined service of worship each Sunday at 10am. Usual service times will recommence on Sunday 3 February.
Office Closure - The Church Office will reopen on Monday 7 January for reduced hours from 9.30am until 3pm each day. On Monday 21 January the office will revert to its normal hours.
Advance Notice – 2019 Book Sale - Once again we will be holding a Used Book Sale at the Church on Saturday 2 March. Please start collecting books you have read or no longer need. We will also need volunteers to help on the day and with setting up and packing up.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 29/12/18
Christmas Services - We will celebrate our Christmas Services at the following times. All are welcome.
Christmas Eve Services: 5.30pm Family Service and 11pm Service
Christmas Day Services: 8.30am and 10am Services
New Year’s Eve Service – Monday 31 December at 11pm - You are welcome to join us at 10.30pm for a cuppa before the 11pm New Year’s Eve Service on Monday 31 December.
January Worship Services - During January there will be one combined service of worship each Sunday at 10am. Usual service times will recommence on Sunday 3 February.
Ministry Team Leave - Ministry Team members will be having leave during the Christmas period as noted below:-
- Di Paterson – 27 December to 31 December, 2018.
- Alanee Hearnshaw – 27 December, 2018 to 7 January, 2019.
- Neil Peters – 7 January to 29 January, 2019.
Office Christmas Closure - The Church Office will be closed from Tuesday 25 December and reopen on Monday 7 January. For the first two weeks (Monday 7 January to Friday 18 January) the office will be open for reduced hours from 9.30am until 3pm each day. On Monday 21 January the office will revert to its normal hours.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 Dec 2018
Christmas Nativity Service – This Sunday 23 December at 10am - We will be celebrating an interactive Nativity Service at 10am on Sunday 23 December. Please feel free to come along dressed up as a nativity character.
Christmas Services - We will celebrate our Christmas Services at the following times. All are welcome.
Christmas Eve Services: 5.30pm Family Service and 11pm Service
Christmas Day Services: 8.30am and 10am ServicesChristmas Bowl - Christmas Bowl Envelope are available on the Stewards Table for those who would like to contribute a donation.
Advance Notice – New Year’s Eve Service – 31 December at 11pm - You are welcome to join us at 10.30pm for a cuppa before the 11pm New Year’s Eve Service on Monday 31 December. Please mark this date in your diary now.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 Dec 2018
Presbytery newsletter for December is now available.
Synod newsletter for December is available.
Congregation Outreach Project Recognition – This Sunday at 11am - Please join with us at 11am this Sunday when we recognize the successful COP recipients for 2018.
Carol Services – Next Sunday at 11am and 2.30pm - Uniting Voices will be leading a Service of Lessons and Carols at 11am. Free Spirit will be leading the singing at the Carol Service at 2.30pm. You are encouraged to support both Services.
Service of Remembrance – Tuesday 11 December at 8pm - All are invited to come along and share in a Service of Remembrance at 8pm on Tuesday 11 December. Please take some time out to remember those who are no longer with us at this special time of year.
December Issue of NewView - The next issue of NewView will be available on December 23. We will focus on a theme related to our Advent theme: Making room in our hearts. Details in the monthly bulletin next week. Your musings, anecdotes, poems, photos, reports will be accepted until December 14. Queries to Robin Pope ( [email protected] )
Empty Christmas Tree - Welfare - You are invited to bring along a gift for under the Christmas Tree. Gifts will be distributed to some in our community and also to Broadmeadows. Please do not wrap your gifts. Non-perishable food items can also be placed under the tree for Welfare to distribute.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 1 Dec 2018
10am Combined Worship and GWUC Christmas Lunch – This Sunday – 2 Dec 2018 - A reminder that the GWUC Christmas Lunch is happening following Combined Worship at 10am today.
Indonesian Christmas Dinner – This Sunday – 2 Dec 2018 at 5pm - The Indonesian Christmas Dinner will be held today following their Service and Celebration commencing at 5pm.
Christmas Morning Tea at TheHub – Thursday 6 Dec 2018 at 10am - All are welcome to attend the Christmas Morning Tea at TheHub between 10am and 12noon on Thursday 6 Dec 2018. Donations to help needy people in our community through our Welfare Group. Come and enjoy morning tea with family and friends at this special time of year.
Delivery of Postcards for Advent Services – Volunteers Needed - Please see the sign-up sheet on the table in the foyer if you can help to deliver Advent Services postcards to houses in the area around the church before Thursday 6 Dec 2018. Enquiries: PeterAnderson.
December Issue of NewView - The next issue of NewView will be available on 23 Dec 2018. We will focus on a theme related to our Advent theme: Making room in our hearts. Details in the monthly bulletin next week. Your musings, anecdotes, poems, photos, reports will be accepted until 14 Dec 2018. Queries to RobinPope
GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 Nov2018
Outreach Forum – 25 November at 12noon - Outreach Committee welcomes everyone to join us for the November Outreach Forum on 25 Nov 2018 following the 11am Service. Dorothy will be presenting on the work of the Welfare Committee in our local community and the forum will include a light lunch. For catering purposes please RSVP on the sheet outside the office. Cost of $5 payable on the day.
GWUC Christmas Lunch – Sunday 2 December at 12noon – Forms Due Today 25 Nov 2018 - A reminder that the forms and money for the annual GWUC Christmas Lunch are due in today (25 November). Forms are available in the November Monthly Bulletin or on the Office Counter, and can be given to LaurelMuir and JohnMuir, or JudithGreenwood and WarrenGreenwood.
Indonesian Christmas DInner – Sunday 2 December at 5pm - This dinner will be held following a Service and Celebration at 5pm. When signing up for dinner please indicate if you have special dietary needs.
December Issue of NewView - The next issue of NewView will be on 23 Dec 2018. We will focus on a theme related to our Advent theme: Making room in our hearts. Details in the monthly bulletin next week. Your musings, anecdotes, poems, photos, reports will be accepted until 14 Dec 2018. Queries to RobinPope
Leisure Time Volunteers - A reminder to Leisure Time Volunteers that your availability forms for 2019 are due back on 3 Dec 2018.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 17 Nov 2018
Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 20 November at 8pm - A Meeting of the Congregation will be held on Tuesday 20 Nov 2018 at 8pm in the Church. This meeting will be informative as well as consider some important matters concerning our congregation. The agenda for the meeting is available at CongMeetingAgenda20181120. Please note this date in your diary and make it a priority to attend.
Children’s Christmas Dress-up Photos at The Hub – Mon 19, Tues 20 & Wed 21 November – 10am to 12noon - Come along to The Hub and bring your children or grandchildren to dress up in nativity costumes and have their photo taken. Dress ups will be available to use for Mary, Joseph, shepherds, wise men or angels. Photos taken will be available for collection on Thursday 6 December.
Outreach Forum – 25 November at 12noon - Outreach Committee welcomes everyone to join us for the November Outreach Forum on 25 November following the 11am Service. Dorothy will be presenting on the work of the Welfare Committee in our local community and the forum will include a light lunch. For catering purposes please RSVP on the sheet outside the office. Cost of $5 payable on the day.
Christmas Lunch – Sunday 2 December at 12noon - A reminder that the forms and money for the annual GWUC Christmas Lunch are due in by Sunday 25 November. Forms are available in the November Monthly Bulletin or on the Office Counter, and can be given to LaurelMuir and JohnMuir, or JudithGreenwood and WarrenGreenwood
GWUC Headlines for w/e 10 Nov 2018
NeilPeters on leave 7-14 November - Please note that Neil will be on annual leave 7-14 November. Please contact the office or DiPaterson for any pastoral queries during this time.
Material Aid Offering - Today - It’s in the bag - It’s simple. Choose a handbag in good condition (that you no longer use) and fill it with items that would make a woman feel special. Add a thoughtful note or Christmas card. Personal care and sanitary items are useful. If you don’t have a bag that’s okay … any of the above-mentioned items will assist. Empty handbags in good condition also welcome. Thank you!
Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 20 November at 8pm - Please make sure that you mark this date in your diary now. The meeting will be informative and consider some important matters concerning our congregation.
Operation Christmas Child - Thank you - Thank you to everyone who participated and filled a shoebox for a Child this Christmas. We delivered 38 shoeboxes to the warehouse last week to be delivered to the children in time for Christmas. Thank you!
GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 Nov 2018
Presbytery newsletter for November is now available.
Cup day holiday – Tuesday 6 November - Please note that the church office will be closed on Tuesday 6 November.
NeilPeters on leave 7-14 November - Please note that Neil will be on annual leave 7-14 November. Please contact the office or DiPaterson for any pastoral queries during this time.
Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 20 November at 8pm - Please make sure that you mark this date in your diary now. The meeting will be informative and consider some important matters concerning our congregation.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 27 Oct 2018
Glenallen Working Bee – Saturday 27 October – 9am to 11.30am - Please save the date for the next working bee at Glenallen School. To quote staff member Sam Brooker, the “School Community appreciates the fabulous support that that parishioners of Glen Waverley Uniting Church gives to it.”
Operation Christmas Child – Thursday 1 November - We are again participating in Operation Christmas Child. Any filled shoeboxes can be dropped off at the Church Office up till Thursday 1 November. Collected shoeboxes will be delivered to Operation Christmas Child on Friday 2 November for delivery to children in time for Christmas.
Adult Group – Friday 2 November at 8pm - Join us for Adult Group on Friday 2 November at 8pm in the fellowship area. Please come and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, light supper and fellowship. All are welcome.
CAE Book Group – Wednesday 7 November at 7.30pm - The CAE Book Group will be meeting in the home of BarbHurst. More details in the bulletin.
Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 20 November at 8pm - Please make sure that you mark this date in your diary now. The meeting will be informative and consider some important matters concerning our congregation.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 20 Oct 2018
Combined Service at 10am – Sunday 21 October - In our Combined Service today we will recognise the significant contribution of some members who are leaving the district, as well as celebrating all the hard work that has gone into the fete. A reminder that after the service there will be a special morning tea. Please stay for this small celebration.
Seniors’ Morning Tea at The Hub – Thursday 25 October from 10am till 12noon - Come along and enjoy a delicious morning tea. Bring your family and friends. All ages welcome. All donations to research into Motor Neurone Disease.
World Community Day – Friday 26 October at 2pm - Community Day Service will be held at St Philip’s Anglican Church (cnr Catherine Avenue & Stephensons Road, Mt Waverley) at 2pm. The speaker will be Genevieve Cormack speaking on the theme “Women Sharing Open Heartedly”.
Glenallen Working Bee – Saturday 27 October – 9am to 11.30am - Please save the date for the next working bee at Glenallen School. To quote staff member Sam Brooker, the “School Community appreciates the fabulous support that that parishioners of Glen Waverley Uniting Church gives to it.” If you are able to assist, please add your name to the list on the office counter.
Operation Christmas Child - “Shoebox gifts are for kids in need, regardless of their background or religious belief. Each shoebox is a gift of love that tells a child they are not forgotten.” Filled shoeboxes can now be dropped off at the Church Office. See the bulletin for more details.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 13 Oct 2018
A invitation is issued to attend a Presbytery Mission Development Committee event on Nov 14. See MDCEvent20181114
The Synod e-Newsletter for October is now available
Celebration of Seniors – Sunday 14 October at 2pm All are welcome to the Celebration of Seniors today at 2pm. There will be no light lunch today.
GWUC Fete – Saturday 20 October from 8.30am - I know you won’t have forgotten … but just in case!
Combined Service – Next Week – Sunday 21 October - A reminder that after the 10am Combined Service next week, there will be a special morning tea. Please stay for this small celebration.
Glenallen Working Bee – Saturday 27 October – 9am to 11.30am - Please save the date for the next working bee at Glenallen School. To quote staff member Sam Brooker, the “School Community appreciates the fabulous support that that parishoners of Glen Waverley Uniting Church gives to it.” If you are able to assist, please add your name to the list on the office counter.
Ping Pong a-Thon 2018 - This year's Ping Pong a-Thon is being held at High Street Road Uniting Church. Mr Kenny Yang, member of Glen Waverley Uniting Church Ping Pong / Badminton Club, will participate to raise funds for the cause. All funds raised will be supporting eight amazing organisations to minimise the effects of slavery across Asia. For more information or to support Kenny's efforts visit:- www.pingpongathon.com/kennyyan
Planned Giving Envelopes - The new sets of planned giving envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours as this saves us postage costs.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 6 Oct 2018
Reminder – Daylight Saving Starts Today – 7 October - A reminder that daylight savings commences at 2am on Sunday morning. Make sure that you move your clocks forward one hour.
Retiring Offering – Today – 7 October - After all services today there will be a retiring offering to support drought affected farmers and communities in NSW. The funds will be directed through the NSW/ACT Moderator’s drought appeal to be used in 4 rural presbyteries for vouchers in local shops/paying bills etc.
Club 2018 – Today – 7 October - Club 2018 will meet today after the 11am Service. All are welcome to bring a plate and share in lunch together.
Celebration of Seniors – Sunday 14 October - All are welcome to the Celebration of Seniors next Sunday from 2pm. Please add your name to the list on the office counter for catering. There will be no light lunch on this day.
Fete – Leaflet Delivery - If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the fete, please collect your leaflets from the table in the foyer. The leaflets need to be delivered by Sunday 14 October.
Glenallen Working Bee – Saturday 27 October – 9am to 11.30am - Please save the date for the next working bee at Glenallen School. To quote staff member Sam Brooker, the “School Community appreciates the fabulous support that that parishoners of Glen Waverley Uniting Church gives to it.” If you are able to assist, please add your name to the list on the office counter.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 29 Sep 2018
Presbytery newsletter for October is now available.
Fete – Leaflet Delivery - If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the fete, please collect your leaflets from the table in the foyer.
UCAF – Tuesday 2 October at 10am - UCAF members will meet in the fellowship room for morning tea at 10am. At 10.30am we will meet in Room 1 for our meeting. The speaker will be Lynn Peters who will give an account of her life. Everyone is welcome to attend. Goods brought will be for Glen Waverley Welfare Committee. Enquiries: Barbara Thompson 9802 3980.
Men’s Fellowship – Tuesday 2 October at 2pm - Our speaker this month is our own Lynn Peters. Lynn has been deeply involved in Christian education in schools for many years and she will be telling us about the work being done and the problems involved in this vital work. Come along and enjoy the fellowship. Contact: Bill Norquay 9884 4800.
CAE Book Group – Wednesday 3 October at 7.30pm - CAE Book Group will meet at the home of Bev and Don Reid. Phone: 9802 4609.
Adult Group – Friday 5 October at 6.30pm - Meeting at 6.30pm in the Fellowship area we will have a Pizza night with $10 per person being payable on the night. A booking is required. All welcome. Contact: Anne & Arthur Davey on 9802 2107 by Wednesday 3 October.
Review of Selection Process of Congregation Outreach Projects – Sunday 30 September - Community Outreach Group will be reviewing the selection process of the Congregation Outreach Projects and allocation of funding. Members of the Congregation are invited to provide feedback on the process via email to [email protected] Sunday September 30. The current criteria and application form may be found on the Church Wiki at CopProjects2018.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 Sep 2018
Moon Festival – Saturday 22 September - A group of Indonesian women, many from the congregation, will be all dressed up and playing the Angklung (traditional Indonesian instrument) at the Monash Council Multicultural Moon Light Festival held in the central car park in Glen Waverley on Saturday 22 September. They are scheduled to be on stage at 5.40 pm. You may consider going and supporting them.
Amazing Generosity = Opportunities – Sunday 23 September - This Sunday is the last opportunity to share your dreams about how we might continue our outreach and ministry in the local community through the generous bequest we have received.
Please feel out the form on the Office counter and place it in the specially marked box, with your ideas, hopes and dreams.Review of Selection Process of Congregation Outreach Projects – Sunday 30 September - Community Outreach Group will be reviewing the selection process of the Congregation Outreach Projects and allocation of funding. Members of the Congregation are invited to provide feedback on the process via email to [email protected] Sunday September 30. The current criteria and application form may be found on the Church Wiki at CopProjects2018.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 Sep 2018
September Issue of NewView – Closing Date Friday 21 September - Please send in reflections, photos, anecdotes, poems and reports of activities in our church community to either [email protected] to the office.
Final Call for Volunteers to Deliver Fete Leaflets - Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you can help to deliver leaflets for our fete. We need about 50 people to letterbox-drop 13,000 leaflets during the second week of October. If you delivered leaflets for last year’s fete please tick or cross out your name on the list, depending on whether you can assist again this year. Enquiries: Peter Anderson – 0411 123 253.
Worship Centre and Chapel Sound Training - Training on how to use the sound system in the church, hall and chapel will be available on the following dates led by Joel Leister. Training will take about 30 minutes and will be held on Saturday 22 September and Saturday 13 October between 9am and 11am on both days. Please register your interest at the Office for a specific session.
Moon Festival – Saturday 22 September - A group of Indonesian women, many from the congregation, will be all dressed up and playing the Angklung (traditional Indonesian instrument) at the Monash Council Multicultural Moon Light Festival held in the central car park in Glen Waverley on Saturday 22 September. They are scheduled to be on stage at 5.40 pm. You may consider going and supporting them. If you would like to help with the Moon Festival please sign up on the sheet outside the office. We need people to assist with craft, setting up and packing up, and sitting and chatting over a cuppa.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 Sep 2018
Presbytery newsletter for September is now available.
The Synod newletter is also available.
Material Aid Offering – Today – Sunday 9 September - Muesli bars, ‘UP&GOs’, noodles in a cup and pens and pencils are all welcome and will go to support the Brentwood Secondary College’s Wellbeing Department.
An Afternoon with Free Spirit – Today – Sunday 9 September - All are invited enjoy an afternoon with Free Spirit from 2.30pm on Sunday 9 September. Admission is $25 Adult and $20 Concession which includes afternoon tea. Tickets are available from the Office or Vida Foo. All funds raised support our Church programs and activities.
September Issue of NewView – Closing Date Friday 21 September - Please send in reflections, photos, anecdotes, poems and reports of activities in our church community to either [email protected] to the office.
Moon Festival – Saturday 22 September - If you would like to help with the Moon Festival Celebration please sign up on the sheet outside the office. We need people to assist with craft, setting up and packing up, and sitting and chatting over a cuppa.
Delivery of Fete Leaflets – Volunteers Needed - Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you can help to deliver leaflets for our fete. We need about 50 people to letterbox-drop 13,000 leaflets during the second week of October. If you delivered leaflets for last year’s fete, please tick or cross out your name on the list, depending on whether you can assist again this year. Enquiries: Murray Lowe – 9885 8514
GWUC Headlines for w/e 1 Sep 2018
We have received a pastoral letter from the UCA President about an Additional Marriage Liturgy.
Father’s Day Morning Tea – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - Fathers and Grandfathers are especially invited to come to our 9.15am and 11am services next Sunday where there will be a focus on Father’s Day. Between the services there will be a special celebratory morning tea.
Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - An election for Church Councillors will be held today. 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 CongregationalPage
Freezer Purchase Voting – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - Voting regarding the use of Endowment Fund interest earnings to purchase a new freezer takes place at all services today.
Free Spirit Concert – Sunday 9 Sep 2018 - All are invited enjoy an afternoon with Free Spirit from 2.30pm on Sunday 9 Sep 2018. Admission is $25 Adult and $20 Concession which includes afternoon tea. Tickets are available from the Office or Vida Foo. All funds raised support our Church programs and activities.
Newsbeat, the Presbytery newsletter is now available.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 25 Aug 2018
- Presbytery minutes record that Hannah Dungan has been commissioned as the chaplain to Somers Camp.
Indonesian Dinner & Interfaith Gathering – Saturday 25 Aug 2018 – 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 Aug 2018 – 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.Father’s Day Morning Tea – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - Fathers and Grandfathers are especially invited to come to our 9.15am and 11am services next Sunday where there will be a focus on Father’s Day. Between the services there will be a special celebratory morning tea.
Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday 2 Sep 2018. 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 CongregationalPage
Tim Costello, CEO of WorldVision, will be joined by Claire O’Neil, Labor Member for Hotham and others, to discuss refugee policy and the future of compassion and generosity in Australian politics on Thursday 30 Aug 2018 from 5pm, in lecture theatre H2 in the Menzies Building, Monash University, Clayton.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 18 Aug 2018
Indonesian Dinner & Interfaith Gathering – Saturday 25 Aug 2018 – 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 Aug 2018 – 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 Sep 2018 - An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday 2 Sep 2018. 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 Aug 2018
Monthly Material Aid: Uplift Socks Oddsox – Sunday 12 Aug 2018 - 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 Aug 2018 – 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 Aug 2018 – 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 Aug 2018 – 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 Sep 2018 - An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday 2 Sep 2017. 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 Aug 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 Aug 2018 at 12noon - Club 2018 will meet for lunch today following the 11am service. All welcome.
Free Spirit Concert – Sunday 5 Aug 2018 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 12 Aug 2018. 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.