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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 October 2016 = * '''Combined Service – 16 October at 10am - '''A reminder that this Sunday there will be a combined service of worship at 10am. Following worship there will be morning tea and cake. * '''Outreach BBQ Forum - 30 October at 12noon - '''On 30 October we will be hearing from David Karoly, one of Australia’s leading climate and environmental scientists. Lunch will be provided. The cost is $5. Please put your name on the list in the foyer to assist with catering. * '''Piano Trolley - '''Could the borrower of our church piano trolley please return it as soon as possible. Thank you. * '''Trailer Needs A Home - '''One trailer of average quality requiring a loving home is available from our church family. Please contact the office if you think this would suit your requirements. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 October 2016 = * '''Victorian Seniors Festival – Celebrating Seniors – Sunday 9 October from 2.30pm to 4pm - '''You are invited to join us for music and afternoon tea on Sunday 9 October from 2.30pm until 4pm. All welcome. |
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* '''Keep the Fete Date – Saturday 15 October from 8.30am to 2pm - '''This Saturday! Please make sure that you have this date in your diary and think about how you might be able to help. See the bulletin for details, and sign-up sheets on the office counter. | = GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 March 2020 = * The Uniting Church hosted an interfaith roundtable on the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) on Monday 24 February. A [[https://assembly.uca.org.au/news/item/3137-a-world-free-of-nuclear-weapons| report is available here.]] * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Newsbeat-March-2020.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for March]] is now available. |
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* '''Glenallen School Working Bee – Saturday 22 October from 9am-12noon - '''As part of our partnership with Glenallen School we would like to have a group to take part in their next school working bee. Please see Andrew Hosking or the office for more details. | = GWUC Headlines for w/e 29 February 2020 = * Tuesday 25 Feb - Pancake Day! Pancakes will be sold at the church - come along and enjoy a delicious lunch - 11.30 am to 1pm * Wednesday 26 Feb - Ash Wednesday service - 7.30pm * Saturday 29 Feb - Book Sale - 8.30am to 4pm * Sunday 1 March - Combined Worship - 10am followed by a meeting of the congregation at 11.30am * ChurchCouncil met this week and the provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20200226 |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 1 October 2016 = * '''Daylight Saving - Sunday 2 October - '''Daylight Saving commences on Sunday 2 October. Make sure you turn your clocks forward one hour before you head to bed on Saturday night. It’s time to start enjoying more light in the evenings again. |
= GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 February 2020 = * [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Newsbeat-February-2020.pdf|The February Presbytery Newsletter]] is now available. * ChurchCouncil meets next week. Any matters to be considered shouls be sent to DavidMorgan as soon as possible. * Come & hear the stories from the group that went to the USA & Mexico at the 9.15am, 11am and 5pm services this Sunday. * February Material Aid for Brentwood Secondary College - Muesli Bars, Up&Go drinks, pens, pencils and Noodles-in-a-cup are all useful. Donations can be left in the coloured bins in the foyer. * Saturday 29 February - Book Sale - Leap in and buy some great books! Doors open 8.30am. * Retiring Offering this Sunday 23 February for long term bushfire relief. |
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* '''Victorian Seniors Festival - Celebrating Seniors - Sunday 9 October from 2.30pm to 4pm - '''You are invited to join us for music and afternoon tea on Sunday 9 October from 2.30pm until 4pm. All welcome. RSVP to the GWUC Office (9560 3280) or add your name to the list outside the Office. | = GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 February 2020 = * Playgroup, English Conversation Classes & The Hub all start for 2020 THIS WEEK. * Don't forget to check the '''letter rack''' - rosters are now being distributed. * '''Saturday 29 February - Book Sale - '''Leap in and buy some great books! Doors open 8.30am. |
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* '''Keep the Fete Date - Saturday 15 October from 8.30am to 2pm - '''Only two weeks to go now, so please make sure that you have this date in your diary and think about how you might be able to help on the day. | = GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 February 2020 = * If you have offered to deliver flyers for the Book Sale, please collect them from the table in the foyer. * Don't forget to check the letter rack - rosters are now being distributed. * New start dates for Playgroup, English Conversation Classes & The Hub - all return for 2020 in the week beginning 17 February. * Meeting of the Congregation at 11:30am on Sunday March 1 at 11:30am. Agenda at CongMeetingAgenda20200301 |
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* '''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 1 February 2020 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Newsbeat-February-2020.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for February]] is now available. * CTM are running a [[https://victas.uca.org.au/event/new-and-renewing-gathering/|New and Renewing Gathering]] on Saturday March 24th. * [[DadsPlayGroup|Chinese Dad's Playgroup]] has been cancelled for this Saturday Feb 1 because of the novel corona virus 2019-nCoV. * For the same reason, TheHub will now commence on Tuesday 18th February at 10am. * Similarly the [[RosterEnglishClass|English conversation class]] will start on February 20. * Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20200129. * Weekday playgoups will commence on Feb 17. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 September 2016 = * Links mentioned at the Seniors' seminar * [[http://www.vicdeaf.com.au/content.asp?id=31&t=smoke-alarm-subsidy&cid=81|Smoke alarms for the deaf]] |
= GWUC Headlines for w/e 25 January 2020 = * CraigMitchell is running a session on [[https://www.ucappep.org/forming-disciples-in-a-missional-church/|Forming disciples in a missional Church]] on 5 March, 10am-3pm at Glen Waverley UCA. Details and booking at the above link. * The 2019 performance of our solar panels has been added to SolarPowerPerformance |
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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. |
= GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 January 2020 = * To help meet gaps already identified and to enable longer term relief and recovery Synod have launched a Uniting Bushfire Appeal. You can find the appeal at https://www.vt.uniting.org/uniting-vic-tas-2020-bushfire-appeal/ * [[https://www.target.com.au/targetbushfirereliefappeal|Target Australia]] will match dollar for dollar all cash contributions made to the Appeal via coin boxes and registers in stores. (But it appears that you forego your tax deduction.) * [[http://www.gerf.org.au|Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund]] has also been recommended. * A reminder that the church office will be closed until Tuesday 28 January – emails and phone messages will be monitored daily. * Don’t forget the Back to School and Backpack Blessing on Sunday 26 January at 10am. * Sunday morning worship will be a single service at 10:00am each week until the end of January 2020. * Watch this space for news about Sunday 4:30pm and 5:30pm activities in 2020. * Indonesian fellowship is in recess and will recommence in 2020. * Chinese fellowship is in recess and will recommence in March 2020. |
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* '''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 4 January 2020 = * NewView for [[attachment:NewView/201912.pdf|Dec 2019]] is available * Sunday 22 Dec 2019 – Combined Nativity Worship 10:00am * 24 Dec 2019 – Christmas Eve join us at 5:30pm or 11:00pm * 25 Dec 2019 – Christmas Day worship at 8:30am and 10:00am * 29 Dec 2019 – Combined Worship 10:00am * 31 Dec 2019 – New Year’s Eve join us at 11:00pm * Sunday morning worship will be a single service at 10:00am each week until the end of January 2020. * Sunday 4:30pm and 5:30pm activities have finished for 2019. Watch this space for news about what will happen in 2020. * Indonesian fellowship is in recess and will recommence in 2020. * Chinese fellowship is in recess and will recommence in March 2020. |
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= 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 14 December 2019 = * The Christmas Trees Display - Christmas Reflections - is on until the end of December. Information booklets are available in the church foyer. * Rosters for 2020 are now being filled. If you can help, please put your name on the lists on the office counter. * Charity Christmas Cards are available to purchase from the office. * Indonesian fellowship is in recess and will recommence in 2020. * Chinese fellowship is in recess and will recommence in March 2020. |
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= 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 7 December 2019 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Newsbeat-December-2019.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for December]] is now available. * The [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-e-jdkikity-uuiulyukil-m/|Synod of VicTas Newsletter for December]] is now available. * Our WelfareCommittee is one of the local charities being supported by [[https://www.grilld.com.au/restaurants/victoria/melbourne/glen-waverley|Grill'd]] for December. If you go there, identify yourself as being from GWUC, and you will be given double tokens to vote with. If we get the most votes of the three Decemeber causes, we will get $300. There are also special deals for 6 or more persons; ask. * Seniors' Service - Celebrate Christmas with Carols - this Sunday 8 December @ 2.30pm * Leisure Time Christmas Breakup - Monday 9 December @ 10.15am * Remembrance Service - Tuesday 10 December at 8pm. |
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= 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 30 Nov 2019 = * ChurchCouncil met this week, and provisional minutes are [[CouncilMinutes20191127|available here.]] |
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= 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 23 Nov 2019 = * The Hub Children's Christmas Photos are on this week - Monday to Wednesday at 10am. Come along and join in the fun! * Don't forget to regularly check the office counter & letter rack - Christmas events and planning for 2020 has begun... |
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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 17 Nov 2019 = * The [[ChoirOfHopeUpdateSep2019|Choir of Hope survey]] mentioned in today's congregational meeting is available to members. (Login needed) * Our Welfare group has a jar at Grill'd for December. For details of how you can support them, see [[https://view.email.grilld.com.au/?qs=44e34195a67289d457eefa5f941b550890fd4c3e942faa76f1325b33b3094c41dca1cc8c5dc3dba29b4022ea99676ee68364afd1549c7408762a46f8f461a0e6c41973dd323bda818a5d40b1eecf02b3|this link.]] |
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= 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 10 Nov 2019 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Newsbeat-November-2019.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for November]] is now available. * The [[https://communications.cmail19.com/t/r-e-jddtjhjy-uupjjiyjy-f/|Synod newsletter for November]] is now available. |
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= 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 3 Nov 2019 = * Here is the [[http://www.prayasyoucan.com.au/|link to Sister Harris's website]] mentioned in the [[http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/ChurchBulletin?action=AttachFile&do=view&target=201911.pdf|monthly Bulletin]] |
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= 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 26 Oct 2019 = What an amazing Fete we had this last Saturday - if you missed it, pop Saturday 17 October 2020 into your diary - you don't want to miss the next one! |
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= 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. |
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= 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. |
* Seniors' Morning Tea at The Hub tomorrow, Thursday 24 Oct 2019 at 10am - all are welcome. * Pop Up Study this Sunday 27 Oct 2019 at 2pm - come along and join in this interactive presentation by Dr CraigMitchell. |
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= 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. |
Church Council met on Wednesday, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20191023 |
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= 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 12 Oct 2019 = * The [[attachment:PopUpStudy-20191027.pdf|Pop-Up Study]] with Presbytery Minister CraigMitchell is coming on 27 Oct 2019. * The [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-e-jdtdilkt-ukdkykikn-e/|Synod Newsletter for October]] is now available. * An election for Church Councillors and Elders will be help this Sunday at all services. * Seniors' Week Concert Event - The Evans Family at 2.30pm. Entry by donation. * Planned Giving Envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. |
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= 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 5 Oct 2019 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Newsbeat-October-2019.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for October]] is now available, including a flyer for our forthcoming "Pop-Up Study" on 27 Oct 2019 at 2pm, here in Glen Waverley. * Council met this week and provisional minutes are available to those logged into the wiki at CouncilMinutes20191002. As always, if you need an account or other help, contact DavidMorgan or the church office. * Bring & Share Lunch is on this Sunday - All are welcome. * Planned Giving Envelopes are now available from the table in the foyer. * If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the fete, don’t forget to collect them from the table in the foyer. The leaflets need to be delivered by Sunday 13 October. * There is no 4.30 program during school holidays. |
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Previous news items are available [[PreviousNewsItems|here]] | = GWUC Headlines for w/e 28 Sep 2019 = * No 5.30 worship this Sunday 29 September. * Planned Giving Envelopes are now available from the table in the foyer. * If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the fete, please collect them from the table in the foyer. * There is no 4.30 program during school holidays. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 21 Sep 2019 = * The ChurchFete is only 4 weeks away! = GWUC Headlines for w/e 14 Sep 2019 = * Please note that the September meeting of [[CouncilPage|Church Council]] has been delayed to October 2. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 7 Sep 2019 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Newsbeat-September-2019-99.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for Sepember]], including a flyer for our Fete, is now available. * The [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-e-jdcitud-uklkttdrui-a/|Synod newsletter]] is also available. * This [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-04/politics-and-religion/11474738|article by Annabelle Crabb on the ABC]] is challenging to Christians. * The [[attachment:ChristmasTreeExhibitionInvitation.pdf|invitation to all groups to contribute to a christmas tree exhibition.]] = GWUC Headlines for w/e 31 Aug 2019 = * Church Council met this Wednesday Aug 28, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20190828. Please contact the office if you would like a paper copy. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 Aug 2019 = * Church Council meets next Wednesday Aug 28. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 17 Aug 2019 = * The [[https://communications.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/r/15136F2561D955792540EF23F30FEDED/B345548683475CBC16B21F2806CB3AEB|August newsletter from Synod]] is now available. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 10 Aug 2019 = * Synod have issued a [[attachment:SynodLetter20190806StatementFromHeart .pdf|pastoral letter regarding the Uluru Statement from the Heart]] for congregations to consider. * The Light Lunch is on this Sunday 11 August at 12.30pm. All are welcome. * Come and celebrate 10 years of The Hub - Wednesday 14 August at 10am. All donations to research into Parkinson's Disease. * A reminder that Munch with a Bunch replies are due 19 August. Please return replies to Faye Wagon or they can be left at the church office. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 Aug 2019 = * Council is considering nominating for the MissionPilotProcess. Comments are welcome to DavidMorgan. * Adult Group are meeting this Friday 2 August at 8pm * Bring & Share Lunch is on this Sunday 4 August at 12pm. Please bring a plate of food to share. All are welcome. * '''Don't forget - '''NO 4.30pm or 5.30pm service at GWUC this Sunday 4 August - instead we will be meeting in the GWUC car park at 5pm on that day and carpooling to hear Jools speak at Murrumbeena Uniting Church. All are welcome! * Further information about these and other events can be found in the [[https://gwuc.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=37010fcf076a5fbf8a261ceba&id=a6f8c48da0&e=ff36f8dbfc|Weekly Bulletin]]. * [[https://www.ucappep.org/newsbeat|Presbytery Newsletter]] is available. |
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GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 March 2020
The Uniting Church hosted an interfaith roundtable on the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) on Monday 24 February. A report is available here.
The Presbytery Newsletter for March is now available.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 29 February 2020
- Tuesday 25 Feb - Pancake Day! Pancakes will be sold at the church - come along and enjoy a delicious lunch - 11.30 am to 1pm
- Wednesday 26 Feb - Ash Wednesday service - 7.30pm
- Saturday 29 Feb - Book Sale - 8.30am to 4pm
- Sunday 1 March - Combined Worship - 10am followed by a meeting of the congregation at 11.30am
ChurchCouncil met this week and the provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20200226
GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 February 2020
The February Presbytery Newsletter is now available.
ChurchCouncil meets next week. Any matters to be considered shouls be sent to DavidMorgan as soon as possible.
Come & hear the stories from the group that went to the USA & Mexico at the 9.15am, 11am and 5pm services this Sunday.
February Material Aid for Brentwood Secondary College - Muesli Bars, Up&Go drinks, pens, pencils and Noodles-in-a-cup are all useful. Donations can be left in the coloured bins in the foyer.
- Saturday 29 February - Book Sale - Leap in and buy some great books! Doors open 8.30am.
- Retiring Offering this Sunday 23 February for long term bushfire relief.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 February 2020
Playgroup, English Conversation Classes & The Hub all start for 2020 THIS WEEK.
Don't forget to check the letter rack - rosters are now being distributed.
Saturday 29 February - Book Sale - Leap in and buy some great books! Doors open 8.30am.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 February 2020
- If you have offered to deliver flyers for the Book Sale, please collect them from the table in the foyer.
- Don't forget to check the letter rack - rosters are now being distributed.
New start dates for Playgroup, English Conversation Classes & The Hub - all return for 2020 in the week beginning 17 February.
Meeting of the Congregation at 11:30am on Sunday March 1 at 11:30am. Agenda at CongMeetingAgenda20200301
GWUC Headlines for w/e 1 February 2020
The Presbytery Newsletter for February is now available.
CTM are running a New and Renewing Gathering on Saturday March 24th.
Chinese Dad's Playgroup has been cancelled for this Saturday Feb 1 because of the novel corona virus 2019-nCoV.
For the same reason, TheHub will now commence on Tuesday 18th February at 10am.
Similarly the English conversation class will start on February 20.
Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20200129.
- Weekday playgoups will commence on Feb 17.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 25 January 2020
CraigMitchell is running a session on Forming disciples in a missional Church on 5 March, 10am-3pm at Glen Waverley UCA. Details and booking at the above link.
The 2019 performance of our solar panels has been added to SolarPowerPerformance
GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 January 2020
To help meet gaps already identified and to enable longer term relief and recovery Synod have launched a Uniting Bushfire Appeal. You can find the appeal at https://www.vt.uniting.org/uniting-vic-tas-2020-bushfire-appeal/
Target Australia will match dollar for dollar all cash contributions made to the Appeal via coin boxes and registers in stores. (But it appears that you forego your tax deduction.)
Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund has also been recommended.
- A reminder that the church office will be closed until Tuesday 28 January – emails and phone messages will be monitored daily.
- Don’t forget the Back to School and Backpack Blessing on Sunday 26 January at 10am.
- Sunday morning worship will be a single service at 10:00am each week until the end of January 2020.
- Watch this space for news about Sunday 4:30pm and 5:30pm activities in 2020.
- Indonesian fellowship is in recess and will recommence in 2020.
- Chinese fellowship is in recess and will recommence in March 2020.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 January 2020
- Sunday 22 Dec 2019 – Combined Nativity Worship 10:00am
- 24 Dec 2019 – Christmas Eve join us at 5:30pm or 11:00pm
- 25 Dec 2019 – Christmas Day worship at 8:30am and 10:00am
- 29 Dec 2019 – Combined Worship 10:00am
- 31 Dec 2019 – New Year’s Eve join us at 11:00pm
- Sunday morning worship will be a single service at 10:00am each week until the end of January 2020.
- Sunday 4:30pm and 5:30pm activities have finished for 2019. Watch this space for news about what will happen in 2020.
- Indonesian fellowship is in recess and will recommence in 2020.
- Chinese fellowship is in recess and will recommence in March 2020.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 14 December 2019
- The Christmas Trees Display - Christmas Reflections - is on until the end of December. Information booklets are available in the church foyer.
- Rosters for 2020 are now being filled. If you can help, please put your name on the lists on the office counter.
- Charity Christmas Cards are available to purchase from the office.
- Indonesian fellowship is in recess and will recommence in 2020.
- Chinese fellowship is in recess and will recommence in March 2020.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 7 December 2019
The Presbytery Newsletter for December is now available.
The Synod of VicTas Newsletter for December is now available.
Our WelfareCommittee is one of the local charities being supported by Grill'd for December. If you go there, identify yourself as being from GWUC, and you will be given double tokens to vote with. If we get the most votes of the three Decemeber causes, we will get $300. There are also special deals for 6 or more persons; ask.
- Seniors' Service - Celebrate Christmas with Carols - this Sunday 8 December @ 2.30pm
- Leisure Time Christmas Breakup - Monday 9 December @ 10.15am
- Remembrance Service - Tuesday 10 December at 8pm.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 30 Nov 2019
ChurchCouncil met this week, and provisional minutes are available here.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 23 Nov 2019
- The Hub Children's Christmas Photos are on this week - Monday to Wednesday at 10am. Come along and join in the fun!
Don't forget to regularly check the office counter & letter rack - Christmas events and planning for 2020 has begun...
GWUC Headlines for w/e 17 Nov 2019
The Choir of Hope survey mentioned in today's congregational meeting is available to members. (Login needed)
Our Welfare group has a jar at Grill'd for December. For details of how you can support them, see this link.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 10 Nov 2019
The Presbytery Newsletter for November is now available.
The Synod newsletter for November is now available.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 Nov 2019
Here is the link to Sister Harris's website mentioned in the monthly Bulletin
GWUC Headlines for w/e 26 Oct 2019
What an amazing Fete we had this last Saturday - if you missed it, pop Saturday 17 October 2020 into your diary - you don't want to miss the next one!
Coming up this week:
- Seniors' Morning Tea at The Hub tomorrow, Thursday 24 Oct 2019 at 10am - all are welcome.
Pop Up Study this Sunday 27 Oct 2019 at 2pm - come along and join in this interactive presentation by Dr CraigMitchell.
Church Council met on Wednesday, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20191023
GWUC Headlines for w/e 12 Oct 2019
The Pop-Up Study with Presbytery Minister CraigMitchell is coming on 27 Oct 2019.
The Synod Newsletter for October is now available.
- An election for Church Councillors and Elders will be help this Sunday at all services.
- Seniors' Week Concert Event - The Evans Family at 2.30pm. Entry by donation.
- Planned Giving Envelopes are available from the table in the foyer.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 5 Oct 2019
The Presbytery Newsletter for October is now available, including a flyer for our forthcoming "Pop-Up Study" on 27 Oct 2019 at 2pm, here in Glen Waverley.
Council met this week and provisional minutes are available to those logged into the wiki at CouncilMinutes20191002. As always, if you need an account or other help, contact DavidMorgan or the church office.
Bring & Share Lunch is on this Sunday - All are welcome.
- Planned Giving Envelopes are now available from the table in the foyer.
- If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the fete, don’t forget to collect them from the table in the foyer. The leaflets need to be delivered by Sunday 13 October.
- There is no 4.30 program during school holidays.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 28 Sep 2019
- No 5.30 worship this Sunday 29 September.
- Planned Giving Envelopes are now available from the table in the foyer.
- If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the fete, please collect them from the table in the foyer.
- There is no 4.30 program during school holidays.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 21 Sep 2019
The ChurchFete is only 4 weeks away!
GWUC Headlines for w/e 14 Sep 2019
Please note that the September meeting of Church Council has been delayed to October 2.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 7 Sep 2019
The Presbytery Newsletter for Sepember, including a flyer for our Fete, is now available.
The Synod newsletter is also available.
This article by Annabelle Crabb on the ABC is challenging to Christians.
The invitation to all groups to contribute to a christmas tree exhibition.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 31 Aug 2019
Church Council met this Wednesday Aug 28, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20190828. Please contact the office if you would like a paper copy.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 Aug 2019
- Church Council meets next Wednesday Aug 28.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 17 Aug 2019
The August newsletter from Synod is now available.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 10 Aug 2019
Synod have issued a pastoral letter regarding the Uluru Statement from the Heart for congregations to consider.
- The Light Lunch is on this Sunday 11 August at 12.30pm. All are welcome.
- Come and celebrate 10 years of The Hub - Wednesday 14 August at 10am. All donations to research into Parkinson's Disease.
- A reminder that Munch with a Bunch replies are due 19 August. Please return replies to Faye Wagon or they can be left at the church office.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 Aug 2019
Council is considering nominating for the MissionPilotProcess. Comments are welcome to DavidMorgan.
- Adult Group are meeting this Friday 2 August at 8pm
Bring & Share Lunch is on this Sunday 4 August at 12pm. Please bring a plate of food to share. All are welcome.
Don't forget - NO 4.30pm or 5.30pm service at GWUC this Sunday 4 August - instead we will be meeting in the GWUC car park at 5pm on that day and carpooling to hear Jools speak at Murrumbeena Uniting Church. All are welcome!
Further information about these and other events can be found in the Weekly Bulletin.
Presbytery Newsletter is available.