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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 17 September 2016 =
 * '''Conversations on Alzheimer’s and Spirituality – Sunday 18 September at 2pm - '''The fifth in our series “Conversations on Alzheimer’s and Spirituality” will happen this afternoon at 2pm. Rev brace Bateman will be our leader. All are welcome to come, whether you have attended these previous conversations or not. Where? At the home of Anne Cook, 56 Kwinana Street, Glen Waverley.
 * '''Office Arrangements – Monday 19 to Monday 26 September - '''Heather will be on leave from Monday 19 to Monday 26 September. During this time the office will be open and staffed by both Wendy Pepper and Steph Lohning. Details of opening times are as follows:
  * Monday 19 September to Thursday 22 September – 9.30am to 3pm Wendy
  * Friday 23 September – 9.30am to 3pm Steph
  * Monday 26 September – 9am to 5pm Steph
 Please also note in your diaries that the office will be closed on Friday 30 September as this has been gazetted a Public Holiday for the AFL Grand Final.

 * '''Seniors Seminar – Friday 23 September from 10am to 3pm - '''Ministry to Seniors invite you to the next Seniors Seminar which will be held on Friday 23 September at Glen Waverley Uniting Church. The theme for this year is “Health and Safety for Seniors”. The cost is $10 which includes morning tea and lunch. Contact the Church Office for enquiries and application forms.
 * '''Keep the Fete Date – Saturday 15 October from 8.30am to 2pm - '''Please make sure that you have this date in your diary and think about how you might be able to help on the day.
 * '''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 10 September 2016 =
 * '''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.
 * '''NewView Deadline - Friday 16 September at 5pm - '''The new issue of NewView will be out on the last Sunday in September. The theme for this issue is “Compassion”. Please forward your contributions to Robin Pope ( [email protected] ) or the Church Office by 5pm on Friday 16 September.
 * '''Moon Festival Community Event - Saturday 17 September from 2pm to 4pm - '''If you are able to assist at this family fun community event, please let Alanee know ( [email protected] ) - all help is appreciated.
 * '''Office Arrangements - Monday 19 to Monday 26 September - '''Heather will be on leave from Monday 19 to Monday 26 September. During this time the office will be open and staffed by both Wendy Pepper and Steph Lohning. Details of opening times are as follows:
  * Monday 19 September to Thursday 22 September - 9.30am to 3pm Wendy
  * Friday 23 September - 9.30am to 3pm Steph
  * Monday 26 September - 9.30am to 5pm Steph
  * Please also note in your diaries that the office will be closed on Friday 30 September as this has been gazetted a Public Holiday for the AFL Grand Final.
 * '''Seniors Seminar - Friday 23 September at 10am to 3pm - '''Ministry to Seniors invite you to the next Seniors Seminar which will be held on Friday 23 September at Glen Waverley Uniting Church. The theme for this year is “Health and Safety for Seniors”. The cost is $10 which includes morning tea and lunch. Contact the Church Office for enquiries and application forms.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 September 2016 =
 * The new edition of the '''Presbytery newsletter''' is now available at http://www.ucappep.org/newsbeat/
 * '''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.
 * '''Club 2016 - Sunday September 4 at 12noon - '''Club 2016 will get together Sunday 4 September at 12noon. Please bring a plate to share.
 * '''Free Spirit Concert - Sunday 4 September at 2.30pm - '''All are invited to an afternoon of music by Free Spirit at 2.30pm on Sunday 4 September. Enjoy contemporary, sacred and secular music, jazz and comedy followed by afternoon tea. Admission is $20 Adult and $15 Concession with all proceeds supporting our Church activities. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
 * '''NewView Deadline - Friday 16 September at 5pm.'''The new issue of NewView will be out on the last Sunday in September. The theme for this issue is “Compassion”. Please forward your contributions to Robin Pope ( [email protected] ) or the Church Office by 5pm on Friday 16 September.
 * '''Moon Festival Community Event - Saturday 17 September from 2pm to 4pm - '''As part of our vision to be amongst the Kingsway Community, and to become a more intercultural church, we are planning to hold a family fun event in the Chinese family tradition of the Moon Festival. We are inviting families to join us for crafts, games and refreshments. If you would like to help out we would love to hear from you. We are looking for people who enjoy making crafts with kids, serving tea and coffee, chatting and of course setting up and packing up. Please let Alanee ( [email protected] ) know if you would like to help us with this community event.
 * '''Office Arrangements - Monday 19 to Monday 26 September'''Heather will be on leave from Monday 19 to Monday 26 September. During this time the office will be open and staffed by both Wendy Pepper and Steph Lohning. Details of opening times are as follows:
  * Monday 19 September to Thursday 22 September - 9.30am to 3pm Wendy
  * Friday 23 September - 9.30am to 3pm Steph
  * Monday 26 September - 9.30am to 5pm Steph<<BR>> Please also note in your diaries that the office will be closed on Friday 30 September as this has been gazetted a Public Holiday for the AFL Grand Final.
 * '''Seniors Seminar - Friday 23 September at 10am to 3pm''' Ministry to Seniors invite you to the next Seniors Seminar which will be held on Friday 23 September at Glen Waverley Uniting Church. The theme for this year is “Health and Safety for Seniors”. The cost is $10 which includes morning tea and lunch. Contact the Church Office for enquiries and application forms.
 * '''Annual Fete - Saturday 15 October from 8.30am to 2pm - '''The fete is a highlight of our church year, with a role for everyone. Please reserve the date and start putting aside items to donate (silent auction, craft, plants, bric-a-brac, preloved clothes and books). Your help in setting up on the Thursday and Friday, and in the cleanup on Saturday afternoon and Monday is badly needed and would be very much appreciated. For more details see Sue Morgan, Murray Lowe or Cliff Baker.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 27 August 2016 =
 * '''Outreach Forum – Sunday 28 August at 12noon - '''<<BR>>You are invited to share in this Outreach Forum to hear Jacquie and Michael Tolhurst speak of their experience volunteering in Nepal. Please sign up at the office window to help with catering. Cost: $5.
 * '''Free Spirit Concert – Sunday 4 September at 2.30pm -''' All are invited to an afternoon of music by Free Spirit at 2.30pm on Sunday 4 September. Enjoy contemporary, sacred and secular music, jazz and comedy followed by afternoon tea. Admission is $20 Adult and $15 Concession with all proceeds supporting our Church activities.
 * '''Moon Festival Community Event – Saturday 17 September from 2pm to 4pm - '''As part of our vision to be amongst the Kingsway Community, and to become a more intercultural church, we are planning to hold a family fun event in the Chinese family tradition of the Moon Festival. We are inviting families to join us for crafts, games and refreshments. If you would like to help out we would love to hear from you. We are looking for people who enjoy making crafts with kids, serving tea and coffee, chatting and of course setting up and packing up. <<BR>>Please let Alanee ( [email protected] ) know if you would like to help us with this community event.
 * '''Annual Fete – Saturday 15 October from 8.30am to 2pm - '''The fete is a highlight of our church year, with a role for everyone. Please reserve the date and start putting aside items to donate (silent auction, craft, plants, bric-a-brac, preloved clothes and books). Your help in setting up on the Thursday and Friday, and in the cleanup on Saturday afternoon and Monday is badly needed and would be very much appreciated. <<BR>>For more details see Sue Morgan, Murray Lowe or Cliff Baker.
 * '''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.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 20 August 2016 =
 * '''Outreach Forum – Sunday 28 August at 12noon - '''You are invited to share in this Outreach Forum to hear Jacquie and Michael Tolhurst speak of their experience volunteering in Nepal. Please sign up at the office window to help with catering. Cost: $5.
 * '''Free Spirit Concert – Sunday 4 September at 2.30pm - '''All are invited to an afternoon of music by Free Spirit at 2.30pm on Sunday 4 September. Enjoy contemporary, sacred and secular music, jazz and comedy followed by afternoon tea. Admission is $20 Adult and $15 Concession with all proceeds supporting our Church activities.
 * '''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.
 * '''UnitingCare Volunteers - '''Bessy Androitis of UnitingCare VicTas is looking for persons in the congregation who volunteer at a UnitingCare agency and are prepared to share their volunteering experience. Please contact David Morgan or [email protected] if you can help.
 * '''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 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.

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= GWUC Headlines for week ending May 4 =
 * Church Council met this week and [[CouncilMinutes20240502|provisional minutes ]] are available.
 * [[https://justact.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JustAct-Newsletter-April-2024-Digital.pdf|The Synod Social Justice Newsletter]] is now available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 27 =
 * Monash Interfaith Group are running a [[attachment:HarmonyLunch.jpeg|Harmony Day Lunch Celebration]] on Saturday May 4. To join the GWUC contingent, please contact JanClear

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 20 =
 * The [[https://www.arrcc.org.au|Australian Religious Respose to Climate Change]] are asking us to sign a [[https://www.arrcc.org.au/solidarity_with_tanzania?utm_campaign=global_call&utm_medium=email&utm_source=arrcc|letter in support of Tanzanian Climate protestors.]]
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 * Monash City Council have arranged [[ https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/Community/Diversity-Inclusion-and-Equal-Access/First-Nations-Reconciliation/Reconciliation-Week-2024|an evening with Uncle Bart Willoughby]] on Wednesday, 29 May 2024, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. As a member of the Stolen Generation, Uncle Bart's music is incredibly moving and deeply rooted in personal and cultural heritage. Bookings essential at [[https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1203682|Trybooking.]]

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 6 =
 * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available [[CouncilMinutes20240404| here.]]

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 30 =

 * The [[https://www.arrcc.org.au/flagships|Australian Religious Response to Climate Change Multi-faith Gathering at St Paul's Cathedral]] on Tuesday 7 May at 9.45 am for a 10 am start has been postponed to September 14 to 24 2024, to follow [[https://greenfaith.org/|GreenFaith International's]] timetable.
 * There is a new refugee resettlement program that allows local communities to sponsor the resettlement of refugees at lower cost than previously: CRISP: Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot - Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia. They are seeking to identify any members of congregations that might have a strong interest in supporting refugees and might have the capacity and interest in exploring the option. Contact MargaretFraser or DavidMorgan.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 16 =
== CANA briefing on EPBC/Nature Positive laws ==
 * Climate Action Network Australia is hosting a network wide briefing on the EPBC/Nature Positive Law reforms. This will be reliable, balanced material to inform submissions that are currently being invited. Thursday, 14th March, 11 am - 12 noon Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra
 * Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81528106808
 * The presenters are Dr Megan Kessler (Humane Society International - Nature Campaigner) and Frances Medlock (Environmental Defenders Office Solicitor - Commonwealth and Government Liaison). Both Megan and Frances have been in the closed consultation sessions that the Department has been using to engage with stakeholders as part of the reforms process.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 9 =
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Newsbeat-March-V1.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for March]] is now available, with several good stories about Glen Waverley.
 * Church Council met last week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20240307

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 2 =
 * An invitation to join Chinese language Bible studies is at BibleStudiesChinese.
 * ChurchCouncil will meet Thursday next week. Items for consideration to [email protected]
 * The 9:15 and 11am services will be replaced by a 10am service from now to Easter.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 10 =
 * Barth and the shadow of nothingness, Dr Daniel Sihombing<<BR>>We want to congratulate Doctor Daniel Sihombing who successfully publicly (as is customary with a Phd from a Dutch University) defended his Doctoral Thesis before an international panel on Thursday 25 January on zoom. Daniel's dissertation is titled "Barth and the shadow of nothingness - a post Soeharto contextual reading and seeks to connect the theology of Karl Barth with political and theological thought and practice in contemporary Indonesia" and shows how Barth’s theology offers a doctrine that encourages resistance even into the present day. As the third proposition of the thesis says: 'A contextual reading on Barth’s doctrine of nothingness unleashes a comprehensive theological framework that resists conformism, rejects defeatist realism, and avoids over- optimism.’ We wish Daniel well and hope this significant academic work will continue to bear fruit in the future, both in the practice of ministry as well as in the international academic arena.
 * [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Newsbeat-February1.pdf| Presbytery Newsletter for February]] is now available.
 * IanFerguson posted:<<BR>>{{attachment:IanFergusonUpdate.png| |width=300}}
 * THE VOICE REFERENDUM A UNITING CHURCH REFLECTION. Rev Sharon Hollis, National President UCA, SUNDAY 3 MARCH 2024 AT 2.30PM. FREE EVENT AT: Church of All Nations, 180 Palmerston Street, Carlton. Or for a Zoom link, email:[email protected]

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 27 =
 * There will be a Presbytery Special Service to induct our new Presbytery ministers, Jay Robinson, PM Team Leader and Robin Yang, PM Church Development next Wednesday 31 January at 7pm in Noble Park (1 Allan St, Noble Park). The service will include commissioning 2024 Standing Committee including incoming Standing Committee members. [[https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92231575032?pwd=alltZ0NKVnRDcURwUnllL09KdmZxQT09|Zoom link]]


= GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 13 =
 * FinanceReport202401 includes end of year financials.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 6 =
 * The [[SolarPowerPerformance|performance of our solar panels]] has been updated for the year 2023.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 30 =
 * Donate to the Christmas Bowl through Glen Waverley Uniting Church [[https://christmasbowl.actforpeace.org.au/46637?utm_campaign=CB23-WEB44&utm_source=afpweb&utm_medium=web|here]]

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 23 =
 * [[https://www.agr.org.au/so/01Ond0LqJ?languageTag=en&cid=2260a6b7-91f4-4f8b-b904-75e2b6e646c9|A year end report from the Alliance for Gambling Reform]] is available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 16 =
 * [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-e-tijujudk-njrhkdyjkl-q/|Synod e-news]] includes Christmas greeting from the Moderator and President.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 2 =
 * [[attachment:2023-Advent-Letter.pdf|The Advent letter ]] is now available.
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Newsbeat-December.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for December]] is now available.
 * Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20231127 (Wiki login required.)
 * Christmas Bowl information is available on the Outreach notice board or from OutreachSocialJustice.
 * [[https://ac.actforpeace.org.au/index.php?action=social&chash=5751ec3e9a4feab575962e78e006250d.2348&s=889708724406ec30f5aafd39393f269f|Further updates on Gaza]] are also available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 25 =
 * [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-l-tiyklydk-nyutulujkd-m/|The November edition of Frontier News]] is available.
 * [[https://crosslight.org.au/|Reports of Synod 2023]] are now available, including a [[https://crosslight.org.au/2023/10/19/environment-for-change/|report featuring Heather Hon]].

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 11 =
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Newsbeat-November-1.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for November]] is now available.
 * Greenpeace as asking us to sign a [[https://www.greenpeace.org.au/act/pacific-justice?utm_medium=social&utm_term=social+share&utm_source=email| petition]] to encourage Penny Wong to submit a strong case for climate action to the world’s highest court, so we can hold big polluters to account for the climate emergency and protect the human rights of our Pacific neighbours.
 * Climate Action Network have a related [[https://www.cana.net.au/solidarity-action-port-vila|appeal here]].


= GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 4 =
 * [[https://ac.actforpeace.org.au/index.php?action=social&chash=0d7de1aca9299fe63f3e0041f02638a3.2231&s=889708724406ec30f5aafd39393f269f|An update from Act for Peace on Gaza ]] is available.
 * The [[https://mailchi.mp/0bb9e976402e/can-you-help-stop-nab-funding-coal-15603507?e=bf5df5aef6|Uniting Climate Action Network news]] is available including a link to a [[https://events.humanitix.com/electrify-everything|Zoom Forum on Electrification]] Tuesday 21 November 7-8.30pm.
 * The [[https://donate.unitingworld.org.au/everythingincommon|Uniting World Gift Stall]] now has Christmas gifts available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 21 =
 * The Assembly have circulated a [[https://mailchi.mp/09dbbe204820/14-days-of-prayer-for-the-voice-day-706545?e=fbdb623181|prayer for the morning after the referendum.]]
 * ChurchCouncil met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20231016|provisional minutes]] are now available.
 * Act for Peace (Christmas Bowl) are [[https://ac.actforpeace.org.au/index.php?action=social&chash=84117275be999ff55a987b9381e01f96.2197&s=889708724406ec30f5aafd39393f269f|appealing for funds]] for humanitarian aid to Gaza.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 14 =
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Newsbeat-October.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for October]] is now available, including an article on ChrisWaddell.
 * Church council will meet next Monday Oct 16, and the agenda is developing at CouncilAgenda20231016. Any matters for consideration should be sent to [email protected]
 * [[attachment:VoiceInformation/RayMinniecon23.pdf|A statement from Ray Minniecon, ]]an Anglican priest and an aboriginal elder.
 * [[https://actforpeace.org.au/Learn/|Act for Peace]] have launched [[https://ac.actforpeace.org.au/index.php?action=social&chash=8757150decbd89b0f5442ca3db4d0e0e.2182&s=889708724406ec30f5aafd39393f269f| an appeal to support health clinics in Gaza run]] by the Near East Council of Churches Gaza (NECC)
 * [[https://mailchi.mp/6d5205254dcd/ppep2022december15-6085858?e=f0fe1afd2f|Presbytery newsletter ]] is available with multiple mentions of Glen Waverley.
 
= GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 7 =
 * The Assembly have released a [[https://uniting.church/14-days-of-prayer-for-the-voice/|series of daily prayers ]] leading up to the referendum.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 30 =
 * [[WorshipAttendances|Attendance graphs]] have been updated.
 * Ox Roberts (Partnership/Fundraising manager at [[https://www.nungalinya.edu.au/|Nungalinya College]] in Darwin) and / or Ben van Gelderen (Principal) will be at GWUC Monday 16th from around 2-4pm for afternoon tea.
 * We are invited to a [[https://actionnetwork.org/events/wati-ngintakanya-wankani-waking-the-perentie-man?link_id=7&can_id=b0da114a061ddc31a61dc0ab77f886d6&source=email-invitation-to-wati-ngintakanya-wankani-waking-the-perentie-man-webinar&email_referrer=email_2058707&email_subject=invitation-to-wati-ngintakanya-wankani-waking-the-perentie-man-webinar|on line seminar]] about nuclear disarmament on Thursday 12 October.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 23 =
 * Church Council met this week and [[CouncilMinutes20230918|provisional minutes]] are now available.
 * [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Newsbeat-September.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for September]] is now available.
 * The words of [[HoonInCharge|RossMackinnon's song for Hoon's farewell]] at available.
 * ChurchCouncil met twice this week and provisional minutes for [[CouncilMinutes20230918|Monday]] and [[CouncilMinutes20230919|Tuesday]] are available.
 * Palm Information Events. MELBOURNE – SOUTH-EAST – 30 SEPT, 5.30PM-9.00PM at the Clayton Town Hall. Contact Sylvia Coombe ([email protected]) or Anthony Sofe (mailto:[email protected]) <<BR>>What makes these events important is that they are directed towards PASIFIKA people, recognizing the importance of their role in supporting/connecting with workers from their home communities. The occasions will provide an opportunity to find out more about the [[https://www.palmscheme.gov.au/|PALM Scheme]], how it looks after the workers, and how best Pacific Diaspora may be involved in providing support. Each event is fully funded and will include a Pacific Meal with cultural entertainment contributions from PALM workers, and input from Australian Government personnel who run the program. To make the most of these one-off opportunities, please try and attend one of the events yourself and spread the spread the word around your Pacific community in each region, and encourage their attendance.
 * [[attachment:Uniting Church Glen Waverly.pdf|Appeal for Simon Thor]]

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 16 =
 * The Dementia Workshop mentioned below has been cancelled pending re-scheduling.
 * The collection of links to information sources about the referendum at VoiceInformation continues to grow. Suggestions are welcome.
 * The [[https://www.agr.org.au/september-2023-newsletter?utm_campaign=9d9091ff-3f4a-4c9d-a5d6-b32f90edc46d&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=2260a6b7-91f4-4f8b-b904-75e2b6e646c9|September newsletter of the Alliance for Gambling Reform]] is available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 9 =
 * The [[https://www.arrcc.org.au/|ARRCC]] public meeting about climate change for people of faith in Melbourne is next week. Next Thursday evening, we will gather to share hope and get behind a new faith-based campaign that will make sure our elected representatives hear our voices loud and clear.
  * Wednesday September 13
  * 7.30 to 9.00pm
  * Stonnington Community Uniting Church
  * 59 Burke Road, Malvern East
 * The collection of links to information sources about the referendum at VoiceInformation continues to grow. Suggestions welcome.
 * The Mt Waverley UC Social Justice and Mission in Society Committee is organising another of their Dementia Workshops at Mt Waverley UC (482 High Street Road (corner Stewart St.) Mt Waverley) on Friday September 15th at 1.30pm to 3.00pm. Dr Emily Rosenich is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Neuropsychology at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health at Monash University. Emily’s research, funded by the Alzheimer’s Association, investigates how our lifestyles and our genetics interact to drive memory/thinking loss and dementia. In addition to her scientific work, Emily is a passionate science communicator and advocate for women in science. Please advise Margery Kennett on 9807 4084 or [email protected] of your intention to attend. A gold coin donation would be appreciated.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 2 =
 * VoiceInformation is a collection of links to information sources about the referendum.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 26 =
 * Unpacking the Statement from the Heart. Exploring the Uluru Statement from the Heart with Rev Cannon Associate Professor Glenn Loughrey - Sunday 27 August at 3 pm (a [[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89498359894?pwd=ckRRbTl1L1VUK2JTd2FQNFBCRkh2dz09|Zoom Only Meeting)]] This is going to be a great chance for those who missed Glenn's excellent presentation in Murrumbeena church. Glenn is a Wiradjuri man. He is a leader at the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University in Canberra and the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne's Educator and Advocate for the Voice. He is the chairperson of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anglican Council, the vicar of St Oswald's in Glen Iris and artist in residence at St Paul's Anglican Cathedral in Melbourne. The meeting will be chaired by Rev Greg Crowe
 * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20230821

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 12 =
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Newsbeat-August-2023.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for August]] is now available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 05 =
 * [[https://communications.cmail19.com/t/r-e-tthyhic-nxckhbu-f/|Synod e-news]] and [[https://issuu.com/ucavictas/docs/202308_crosslight_august_flipbook|August crosslight]] are now available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending July 29 =
 * The materials for HoonYou's DNA studies are at the bottom of InterCulturalMinistry

= GWUC Headlines for week ending July 22 =
 * Church Council met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20230717|provisional minutes]] are now available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending July 08 =
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Newsbeat-July-2023.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for July]] is now available, with a grateful note from RossMackinnon.
 * A webinar on the voice to parliament will be on Thursday 13 July at 7.30pm for an hour of listening, laughing and learning with your Church. The Working for Justice and Walking Together as First and Second Peoples Circles invite you into some deep dadirri listening around the Voice. Come and hear Palawa woman Alison Overeem, Advocate of the Walking Together Circle, Gamillaroi man and comedian Ben Moodie and Uncle Ray Minniecon, Aboriginal Pastor and a descendant of the Kabi Kabi nation and the Gurang Gurang nations join together and Yarn for Yes. For register click [[https://ucappep.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e8f27b32523221ded6bfe2d6&id=9e7ef98dd0&e=f0fe1afd2f|here.]]
 * [[https://communications.cmail19.com/t/r-l-ttdljjkd-nlukixtju-p/|A copy of Uniting Vic.Tas Winter Congregation Connect]] is now available, featuring information on Share Sunday on August 20, and how donated winter items help to ease hardship.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending July 01 =
 * Church Council met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20230626|Provisional minutes]] are available
 * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g3ywT_JaOk|A youtube recording]] of a recent information session on the constitutional referendum is now available from Murrumbeena UCA.
 * [[https://www.act2uca.com/act2report|A report on ACT2, the consultation on the future of the UCA]] is available.
 * [[attachment:JobDescriptions/2023 Position Description - Welfare Co-ordinator.pdf|The Welfare Coordinator position description]] is now available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending June 24 =
 * [[https://uniting.church/a-voice-to-parliament-in-2-pages/|Some new explantory material]] on The Voice is now available from Synod.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending June 17 =
 * The next Church Council meeting will be held on Monday 26 June. The [[http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CouncilAgenda20230626| agenda is developing. If you have items for inclusion, please email <<MailTo(councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>>

= GWUC Headlines for week ending June 10 =
 * [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Newsbeat-June.pdf|The June Presbytery Newsletter]] includes Glen Waverley's Indonesian Festival.
 * Letters from Monash City Council to [[attachment:L from Monash Council to Residents.pdf|residents]] and [[attachment:L from Monash Council to Traders.pdf|traders]] give some information about parking changes planned when the Bogong Ave parking station is closed during extentions.
 * [[https://issuu.com/ucavictas/docs/202306crosslightjune_flipbook|June Crosslight]] is now available.
 * [[https://ucappep.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e8f27b32523221ded6bfe2d6&id=4a5af69092&e=f0fe1afd2f|Garry Deverall's talk about the Voice referendum]] is now available.


= GWUC Headlines for week ending May 20 =
 * ChurchCouncil met this week, and provisional minutes are [[CouncilMinutes20230515|available.]]
 * The next Home-brewed pub conversation about forming new communities of faith will be held on Sunday 21 May 2023 at 4pm at The Rogue Squire, Cnr Ferntree Gully & Jells Rd, Wheelers Hill. This regular gathering is for those interested or involved in starting contextual expressions of Christian community. We’re a peer group of learners about gathering people beyond the church and exploring faith with them. For more information contact Craig Mitchell [email protected]
 * The Seventeenth Meeting of the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania will commence at 10am on Saturday 18 Nov 2023 and conclude at 4pm on Tuesday 21 Nov 2023. The meeting will be held at Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill. It is time to consider nominating for membership at the 2023 Synod Meeting. Any confirmed member of the Uniting Church can nominate as a Synod member.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending May 13 =
 * Synod is holding a [[attachment:230509eLMJIM_Net Zero Greenhouse Dropin.pdf|Zoom session on reaching net zero emissions]] Wednesday 31 May 2023, 6pm-7:30pm.


= GWUC Headlines for week ending May 6 =
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Newsbeat-05-2023.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for May]] is now available.
 * PPE and the Victorian Council of Churches are co-sponsoring an evening of listening and conversation about The Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Voice Referendum on Tuesday evening 30 May at Glen Waverley Uniting Church, 7.30-9.00pm. The speaker will be Rev Dr Garry Deverell, Lecturer and Research Fellow in the School of Indigenous Studies, University of Divinity. [[https://ucappep.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e8f27b32523221ded6bfe2d6&id=1e8f34e4ad&e=f0fe1afd2f|More details here.]]

= GWUC Headlines for week ending April 22 =
 * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20230417.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending April 15 =
 * [[IndonesianFestivalPlanApr2023|Plans for the Indonesian Festival]] are coming together. Bookings are now open for the paid events.
 * Church Council meets Monday evening. Agenda items to DavidMorgan please.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending April 8 =
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Newsbeat_April_WWW.pdf|April Newsbeat (Presbytery newsletter)]] is now available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending April 1 =
 * [[https://ac.actforpeace.org.au/index.php?action=social&chash=df877f3865752637daa540ea9cbc474f.1550&s=889708724406ec30f5aafd39393f269f|A new appeal by Act for Peace]] will support refugees in Kenya.
 * Professor Anne Pattel-Gray speaks about the [[https://ucappep.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e8f27b32523221ded6bfe2d6&id=5924608cb2&e=f0fe1afd2f|Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Voice referendum on Youtube]]. [[https://ucappep.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e8f27b32523221ded6bfe2d6&id=dceeec3392&e=f0fe1afd2f|Rev Dr Garry Deverell also speaks about the Statement and the referendum]]. Both Anne and Garry are faculty members of the University of Divinity.
 * The [[https://e.issuu.com/embed.html?d=202304cross_april_newflip&u=ucavictas|April edition of CrossLight]] is now available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending March 25 =
 * [[https://mailchi.mp/bed2e4cbd25b/news-and-upcoming-initiatives-to-spark-your-energy-renewable-of-course-15571524?e=bf5df5aef6|United Climate Action Network news]] is available.
 * The [[Survey2023|Survey]] requested by the last congregational meeting is now available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending March 18 =
 * Church Council met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20230313|provisional minutes]] are now available to the congregation.
 * Presbytery have provided some links to do with The Voice referendum.
  * Resources from the Official Yes Campaigns – [[https://yes23.com.au/ online course and materials]] and their booklet attached, and [[https://fromtheheart.com.au/education/#/|online course.]]
  * Kitchen Table Conversation: [[https://togetheryes.com.au/|Yes, Together.]]


= GWUC Headlines for week ending March 11 =
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Newsbeat-03-2023.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for March]] is now available.
 * A [[attachment:EcoTaskHomePage/Net Zero Emissions for the Synod Discussion Paper.pdf|discussion paper on the Synod of VicTas achieving net zero carbon emissions]] has been released.
 * The final total for the Book Sale is $6552.27, a great result for all those who helped at all stages. Remaing books have been deliverd to [[ https://www.brotherhoodbooks.org.au/about-us|Brother hood books]] and children's books to [[https://123read2me.org.au/|123read2me]]

= GWUC Headlines for week ending March 4 =
 * March is the month for our Welfare program at [[https://www.grilld.com.au/restaurants/victoria/melbourne/glen-waverley|Grill'd Local Matters.]] Put your tokens in our jar to maximise our funding.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 18 =
 * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20230220
 * Monash City Council is [[https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/About-Us/News/Monash-first-to-deliver-soft-plastics-recycling-option-for-residents-following-suspension-of-RedCycle|accepting soft plastics for recycling]] at the Ferntree Gully Road depot. If you would like to be part of a scheme to collect soft plastics from the congregation and take to the depot, please contact DavidMorgan

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 18 =
 * For those wishing to donate to the earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria, Act for Peace, the aid arm of the National Council of Churches in Australia, (Christmas Bowl) have now launched an emergency appeal at https://actforpeace.org.au/syria-turkiye-earthquake/
 * The [[https://www.agr.org.au/feb-2023-newsletter?utm_campaign=b32ac956-850f-40b1-a015-8d763f773c6d&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=2260a6b7-91f4-4f8b-b904-75e2b6e646c9|Alliance for Gambling Reform newsletter]] is now available.
 * The [[https://issuu.com/ucavictas/docs/202302_crosslight_feb_flip|February Crosslight]] features a story about Kelly Skilton.
 * The CarefulKitchenCrew have prepared a checklist for UsingTheChurchKitchen

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 11 =
 * Sarah Manase, Presbytery Communications Officer wrote:
  Our Newsbeat Newsletter goes out the 1st week of every month, so if you know any stories or workshops or testimonies that would be useful, I would appreciate them by the 24th of every month. <<BR>>It doesn't need to be long, whether it be 1 page or 1/2 a page or even just a paragraph and lots of good quality photos - this would be great! <<BR>>In the month of March our theme will be focusing on " Thankfulness". If you have any people or know of a story that leads to this theme that would great. Or if not, anything is welcome.
 * A picture of the original Methodist Church in Waverley road is at HistoricalPictures. If you can identify any of the people, please tell DavidMorgan.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 4 =
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Newsbeat-02-2023.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for February]] is now available, including articles about Kelly Skilton and Daniel Sihombing.
 * The stained glass display funded by the Marriott bequest is now on display. [[MarriottArtworkInstalled|A photo with the artist's explanation ]] is available.

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  • Monash City Council have arranged an evening with Uncle Bart Willoughby on Wednesday, 29 May 2024, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. As a member of the Stolen Generation, Uncle Bart's music is incredibly moving and deeply rooted in personal and cultural heritage. Bookings essential at Trybooking.

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  • Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available here.

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CANA briefing on EPBC/Nature Positive laws

  • Climate Action Network Australia is hosting a network wide briefing on the EPBC/Nature Positive Law reforms. This will be reliable, balanced material to inform submissions that are currently being invited. Thursday, 14th March, 11 am - 12 noon Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra

  • Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81528106808

  • The presenters are Dr Megan Kessler (Humane Society International - Nature Campaigner) and Frances Medlock (Environmental Defenders Office Solicitor - Commonwealth and Government Liaison). Both Megan and Frances have been in the closed consultation sessions that the Department has been using to engage with stakeholders as part of the reforms process.

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  • An invitation to join Chinese language Bible studies is at BibleStudiesChinese.

  • ChurchCouncil will meet Thursday next week. Items for consideration to [email protected]

  • The 9:15 and 11am services will be replaced by a 10am service from now to Easter.

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  • Barth and the shadow of nothingness, Dr Daniel Sihombing
    We want to congratulate Doctor Daniel Sihombing who successfully publicly (as is customary with a Phd from a Dutch University) defended his Doctoral Thesis before an international panel on Thursday 25 January on zoom. Daniel's dissertation is titled "Barth and the shadow of nothingness - a post Soeharto contextual reading and seeks to connect the theology of Karl Barth with political and theological thought and practice in contemporary Indonesia" and shows how Barth’s theology offers a doctrine that encourages resistance even into the present day. As the third proposition of the thesis says: 'A contextual reading on Barth’s doctrine of nothingness unleashes a comprehensive theological framework that resists conformism, rejects defeatist realism, and avoids over- optimism.’ We wish Daniel well and hope this significant academic work will continue to bear fruit in the future, both in the practice of ministry as well as in the international academic arena.

  • Presbytery Newsletter for February is now available.

  • IanFerguson posted:
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  • THE VOICE REFERENDUM A UNITING CHURCH REFLECTION. Rev Sharon Hollis, National President UCA, SUNDAY 3 MARCH 2024 AT 2.30PM. FREE EVENT AT: Church of All Nations, 180 Palmerston Street, Carlton. Or for a Zoom link, email:[email protected]

GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 27

  • There will be a Presbytery Special Service to induct our new Presbytery ministers, Jay Robinson, PM Team Leader and Robin Yang, PM Church Development next Wednesday 31 January at 7pm in Noble Park (1 Allan St, Noble Park). The service will include commissioning 2024 Standing Committee including incoming Standing Committee members. Zoom link

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  • Donate to the Christmas Bowl through Glen Waverley Uniting Church here

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  • Synod e-news includes Christmas greeting from the Moderator and President.

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  • The Presbytery Newsletter for November is now available.

  • Greenpeace as asking us to sign a petition to encourage Penny Wong to submit a strong case for climate action to the world’s highest court, so we can hold big polluters to account for the climate emergency and protect the human rights of our Pacific neighbours.

  • Climate Action Network have a related appeal here.

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  • Attendance graphs have been updated.

  • Ox Roberts (Partnership/Fundraising manager at Nungalinya College in Darwin) and / or Ben van Gelderen (Principal) will be at GWUC Monday 16th from around 2-4pm for afternoon tea.

  • We are invited to a on line seminar about nuclear disarmament on Thursday 12 October.

GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 23

  • Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are now available.

  • Presbytery Newsletter for September is now available.

  • The words of RossMackinnon's song for Hoon's farewell at available.

  • ChurchCouncil met twice this week and provisional minutes for Monday and Tuesday are available.

  • Palm Information Events. MELBOURNE – SOUTH-EAST – 30 SEPT, 5.30PM-9.00PM at the Clayton Town Hall. Contact Sylvia Coombe ([email protected]) or Anthony Sofe (mailto:[email protected])
    What makes these events important is that they are directed towards PASIFIKA people, recognizing the importance of their role in supporting/connecting with workers from their home communities. The occasions will provide an opportunity to find out more about the PALM Scheme, how it looks after the workers, and how best Pacific Diaspora may be involved in providing support. Each event is fully funded and will include a Pacific Meal with cultural entertainment contributions from PALM workers, and input from Australian Government personnel who run the program. To make the most of these one-off opportunities, please try and attend one of the events yourself and spread the spread the word around your Pacific community in each region, and encourage their attendance.

  • Appeal for Simon Thor

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  • The ARRCC public meeting about climate change for people of faith in Melbourne is next week. Next Thursday evening, we will gather to share hope and get behind a new faith-based campaign that will make sure our elected representatives hear our voices loud and clear.

    • Wednesday September 13
    • 7.30 to 9.00pm
    • Stonnington Community Uniting Church
    • 59 Burke Road, Malvern East

  • The collection of links to information sources about the referendum at VoiceInformation continues to grow. Suggestions welcome.

  • The Mt Waverley UC Social Justice and Mission in Society Committee is organising another of their Dementia Workshops at Mt Waverley UC (482 High Street Road (corner Stewart St.) Mt Waverley) on Friday September 15th at 1.30pm to 3.00pm. Dr Emily Rosenich is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Neuropsychology at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health at Monash University. Emily’s research, funded by the Alzheimer’s Association, investigates how our lifestyles and our genetics interact to drive memory/thinking loss and dementia. In addition to her scientific work, Emily is a passionate science communicator and advocate for women in science. Please advise Margery Kennett on 9807 4084 or [email protected] of your intention to attend. A gold coin donation would be appreciated.

GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 2

  • VoiceInformation is a collection of links to information sources about the referendum.

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  • Unpacking the Statement from the Heart. Exploring the Uluru Statement from the Heart with Rev Cannon Associate Professor Glenn Loughrey - Sunday 27 August at 3 pm (a Zoom Only Meeting) This is going to be a great chance for those who missed Glenn's excellent presentation in Murrumbeena church. Glenn is a Wiradjuri man. He is a leader at the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University in Canberra and the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne's Educator and Advocate for the Voice. He is the chairperson of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anglican Council, the vicar of St Oswald's in Glen Iris and artist in residence at St Paul's Anglican Cathedral in Melbourne. The meeting will be chaired by Rev Greg Crowe

  • Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20230821

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  • The Presbytery Newsletter for July is now available, with a grateful note from RossMackinnon.

  • A webinar on the voice to parliament will be on Thursday 13 July at 7.30pm for an hour of listening, laughing and learning with your Church. The Working for Justice and Walking Together as First and Second Peoples Circles invite you into some deep dadirri listening around the Voice. Come and hear Palawa woman Alison Overeem, Advocate of the Walking Together Circle, Gamillaroi man and comedian Ben Moodie and Uncle Ray Minniecon, Aboriginal Pastor and a descendant of the Kabi Kabi nation and the Gurang Gurang nations join together and Yarn for Yes. For register click here.

  • A copy of Uniting Vic.Tas Winter Congregation Connect is now available, featuring information on Share Sunday on August 20, and how donated winter items help to ease hardship.

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  • ChurchCouncil met this week, and provisional minutes are available.

  • The next Home-brewed pub conversation about forming new communities of faith will be held on Sunday 21 May 2023 at 4pm at The Rogue Squire, Cnr Ferntree Gully & Jells Rd, Wheelers Hill. This regular gathering is for those interested or involved in starting contextual expressions of Christian community. We’re a peer group of learners about gathering people beyond the church and exploring faith with them. For more information contact Craig Mitchell [email protected]

  • The Seventeenth Meeting of the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania will commence at 10am on Saturday 18 Nov 2023 and conclude at 4pm on Tuesday 21 Nov 2023. The meeting will be held at Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill. It is time to consider nominating for membership at the 2023 Synod Meeting. Any confirmed member of the Uniting Church can nominate as a Synod member.

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  • The Presbytery Newsletter for May is now available.

  • PPE and the Victorian Council of Churches are co-sponsoring an evening of listening and conversation about The Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Voice Referendum on Tuesday evening 30 May at Glen Waverley Uniting Church, 7.30-9.00pm. The speaker will be Rev Dr Garry Deverell, Lecturer and Research Fellow in the School of Indigenous Studies, University of Divinity. More details here.

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  • March is the month for our Welfare program at Grill'd Local Matters. Put your tokens in our jar to maximise our funding.

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  • Sarah Manase, Presbytery Communications Officer wrote:

    • Our Newsbeat Newsletter goes out the 1st week of every month, so if you know any stories or workshops or testimonies that would be useful, I would appreciate them by the 24th of every month.
      It doesn't need to be long, whether it be 1 page or 1/2 a page or even just a paragraph and lots of good quality photos - this would be great!
      In the month of March our theme will be focusing on " Thankfulness". If you have any people or know of a story that leads to this theme that would great. Or if not, anything is welcome.

  • A picture of the original Methodist Church in Waverley road is at HistoricalPictures. If you can identify any of the people, please tell DavidMorgan.

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