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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 9 July = * The new edition of the '''Presbytery newsletter''' is now available at [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Newsbeat-July-2017.pdf|Newsbeat-July-2017]], or you can visit the PresbyteryPage. |
Please do not include private phone numbers or email addresses on this page. For contact details of any names, click on the name itself (for security reasons, you must be logged in). |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 2 July = * '''Church Bulletins''' - In response to several concerns expressed by members of the congregation about missing Bulletin emails, a new wiki page ChurchEmailVanishing has been created to assist people in restoring the delivery of their Bulletins. * '''Club 2017 – Sunday 2 July at 12noon -''' Club 2017 will meet after the 11am Service on Sunday. * '''UCAF – Tuesday 4 July at 10am -''' Members will meet for morning tea at 10am. This will be followed by our meeting where we wil hear from Hanna Landray from South-east Volunteers. All are welcome to attend. * '''Men’s Fellowship – Tuesday 4 July at 2pm -''' All are welcome to come and hear our speaker who will be sharing about Melways. * '''Adult Group – Friday 7 July at 8pm -''' Alan Robison and six others will make presentations on this night. For more information contact Alan Barnard on 9800 1188. * '''Sunday 9 July at 11.30am- '''The next meeting of the congregation will be held following combined worship at 10am on Sunday 9 July. The main item on the agenda will be the approval of Congregation Outreach Projects for 2017. Please make a note of this date in your diary now. To access a copy of the agenda visit http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20170709. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 June = * '''Anniversary Service and Lunch – Today – Sunday 25 June at 10am -''' Following the 10am Combined Service today, we will share in our Anniversary lunch for those who have booked. * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 9 July at 11.30am -''' Advance notice is given of the next meeting of the congregation. The meeting will follow combined worship at 10am. The main item on the agenda will be approval of the Congregational Outreach Projects for 2017. Please make a note of this date in your diary now. An agenda for the meeting is now available, and can be viewed online or downloaded at http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20170709. * '''Seniors Service – Sunday 16 July at 2pm -''' All are welcome to attend the next Seniors Service on Sunday 16 July at 2pm. There will be a selection of well-known hymns and afternoon tea will follow the service. If you will need assistance with transport, please contact the Church Office. * '''Share Winter Appeal for the Invisible Poor -''' The Share Winter Appeal has been launched with the focus this year on helping the invisible poor. Please collect a brochure from the Stewards Table for more information as to how you might assist. |
= 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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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 17 June = * '''Anniversary Letter -''' For those who are not on email, please take your printed copy of the Anniversary Letter from the foyer. This will help us keep postage costs down. * '''Ivan’s Pies – Collection Tuesday 20 June -''' Please collect your pie orders from the hall on Tuesday 20 June between 1pm and 5pm. Thank you for your support. * '''Anniversary Service and Lunch – Sunday 25 June -''' Following a 10am Combined Service on Sunday 25 June we will share in our Anniversary lunch. Tickets for lunch available from the Church office. * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 9 July at 11.30am -''' Advance notice is given of the next meeting of the congregation. The meeting will follow combined worship at 10am. The main item of the agenda will be approval of the Congregation Outreach Projects for 2017. |
= 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 10 June = * '''Material Aid Offering for June – Sunday 11 June''' - This month the Material Aid Offering will be in support of the Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Committee. Non-perishables such as breakfast cereals, long-life milk, Milo, canned fruit, soups and meals, as well as tea, coffee, biscuits, toothpaste and brushes, would all be appreciated. * '''Anniversary Letter''' - For those who are not on email, please take your printed copy of the Anniversary Letter from the foyer. This will help us keep postage costs down. * '''NewView – Submissions due by 13 June''' - Submissions for the next issue of NewView, which will be around the theme of ‘acceptance’, are due by 13 June. These can be left at the Church Office or emailed to [email protected] . * '''Anniversary Service and Lunch – Sunday 25 June''' - Following a 10am Combined Service on Sunday 25 June we will share in our Anniversary lunch. Tickets for lunch available from the Church office. * '''Meeting of the Congegation – Sunday 9 July at 11.30am''' - Advance notice is given of the next meeting of the congregation. The meeting will follow combined worship at 10am. The main item of the agenda will be approval of the Congregation Outreach Projects for 2017. |
= 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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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 June = * '''Club 2017 – Sunday 4 June - '''Club 2017 will meet for lunch today after the 11am Service. * '''Ivan’s Pies – Order by Tuesday 6 June - '''The Tennis Club is holding its ‘Annual Pie Drive’ and would again appreciate your support. The pies are an ideal quick meal now that winter weather is here. Forms are on the Office Counter. For more detail see the Bulletin or contact Eileen Scott (9800 4005) or Barbara Chamberlain (9764 0975). * '''UCAF – Tuesday 6 June - '''Join us at 10am for Morning Tea followed by our meeting at 10.30am. All are welcome to attend. Goods brought will be for GWUC Welfare Committee. * '''Men’s Fellowship – Tuesday 6 June - '''Join us at 2pm for a journey through China looking at the incredible Terracotta Warriors. * '''NewView – Submissions due by 13 June - '''Submissions for the next issue of NewView, which will be around the theme of ‘acceptance’, are due by 13 June. These can be left at the Church Office or emailed to [email protected] . |
= 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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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 27 May = * '''Outreach Forum - Sunday 28 May at 12noon - '''The Outreach Forum is on today, Sunday 28th May, at 12noon. Bring $5 to cover lunch. Speakers are Judy and Murray Lowe who will speak about their (and their friends’) work in Baguia in Timor Leste. All are welcome. * '''Pleasant Sunday Afternoon at Burwood Heights UCA - Sunday 29 May at 2pm (Cnr Burwood Highway and Blackburn Road) - '''A musical fundraiser will be held to showcase the church’s new Allen digital organ and grand piano, with performances by local musicians. Music by Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and others. Donations towards the Organ Fund will be invited. Afternoon tea will follow. * '''Adult Group - Friday 2 June at 6.30pm - '''We are meeting at 6.30pm in the Fellowship Area of the Church to enjoy an evening of games and casseroles. Payment of $10 per head required. Please RSVP to Margaret Lemke on 0417 106 655. * '''Ivan’s Pies - Order by Tuesday 6 June - '''The Tennis Club is holding its ‘Annual Pie Drive’ and would again appreciate your support. The pies are an ideal quick meal now that winter weather is here. Forms are on the Office Counter. For more detail see the Bulletin or contact Eileen Scott (9800 4005) or Barbara Chamberlain (9764 0975). * '''Ministry Team Leave - '''Rev Neil Peters will be away from Saturday 27 to Monday 29 May. Di Paterson (Pastoral Care Worker) is on leave from Wednesday 10 May to Tuesday 30 May, visiting her son in Canada. If you need pastoral care assistance during this time please contact the office. |
= 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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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 20 May 2017 = * '''Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea at The Hub - Thursday 25 May from 10am to 12noon''' - Come along, bring your family and friends to enjoy a delicious morning tea. All donations to Cancer Council Victoria. * '''Pleasant Sunday Afternoon at Burwood Heights UCA – Sunday 28 May at 2pm.''' - (Corner Burwood Highway and Blackburn Road) A musical fundraiser will be held to showcase the church’s new Allen digital organ and grand piano, with performances by local musicians. Music by Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and others. Donations towards the Organ Fund will be invited. Afternoon tea will follow. * '''Ivan’s Pies – Order by Tuesday 6 June''' - The Tennis Club is holding its ‘Annual Pie Drive’ and would again appreciate your support. The pies are an ideal quick meal now that winter weather is here. Forms are on the Office Counter. For more detail see the Bulletin or contact Eileen Scott (9800 4005) or Barbara Chamberlain (9764 0975). * '''Ministry Team Leave''' - Di Paterson (Pastoral Care Worker) is on leave from Wednesday 10 May to Tuesday 30 May, visiting her son in Canada. If you need pastoral care assistance during this time please contact the office. |
= 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 3 May 2017 = * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available [[CouncilMinutes20170503|here.]] * Copies of the book [[GrowingYoungBookReport|Growing Young]] are available to read. See Neil. |
= 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 22 April 2017 = * '''This Week – Sunday 23 April - '''This Sunday at 10.15am the Anzac Day RSL Ceremony will be held at the Cenotaph opposite the Church. Please keep this in mind with regards to parking on Sunday. * '''2017 COP Applications – Closing Monday 24 April - '''Applications for 2017 Congregation Outreach Projects close Monday 24 April. We are seeking a range of projects from local to state, national and overseas. Each project needs to be sponsored by a congregation member. To submit an application please get a form from the church office or online at http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2017 * '''Second Annual Walk-a-thon – Saturday 29 April - '''A reminder that on Saturday 29 April Neil is walking to raise money for School Chaplaincy at Glen Waverley Secondary College, the Glen Waverley Secondary College Breakfast Program, and Lynn Peters SRI Teaching. For more details see the bulletin or notice board in the church foyer. * '''UCAF Luncheon – Tuesday 2 May - '''Tickets are still available from Margaret Duncan, Barbara Thompson or the Church Office. |
= 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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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 April 2017 = * '''Family Easter Event - Sunday 16 April at 3pm - '''A reminder about the Free Family Easter Event at 3pm on Sunday afternoon. Please come with your children or grandchildren and join with the local community as we have an afternoon of fun on the lawns of the church. * '''Second Annual Walk-a-thon - Saturday 29 April - '''Join in and help raise money for School Chaplaincy at Glen Waverley Secondary College, the Glen Waverley Secondary College Breakfast Program, and Lynn Peters SRI Teaching. Full details and sign-up sheets on the noticeboard. * '''Appeals for Africa, Floods and Lent - '''There are a large number of appeals open at present. Please see the Bulletin for more details about the individual appeals and how you might support. * '''COP Applications - '''Applications for 2017 Congregational Outreach Projects are now open, and close on Monday 24 April. Forms are available through the office on online via http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/CopProjects2017. |
= 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 8 April 2017 = * The new edition of the '''Presbytery newsletter''' is now available at [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Newsbeat-April-2017.pdf|Newsbeat-April-2017]], or you can visit the PresbyteryPage. * '''2017 Palm Sunday Walk for Justice – Today – Sunday 9 April at 2pm - '''The 2017 Palm Sunday Walk for Justice is on today, Sunday 9 April, leaving the State Library (Swanston Street, Melbourne) at 2pm. The Walk highlights concern about the harsh treatment of refugees. A flyer is available on the Stewards Table or the Outreach notice board for further details. * '''Hot Cross Buns on Good Friday – Friday 14 April -''' Following the 9.15am service on Good Friday, 14 April, Hot Cross Buns and a cuppa will be available in the hall. Please bring some Hot Cross Buns to share. Everyone welcome. * '''Way of the Cross – Friday 14 April at 11am -''' The Way of the Cross will be celebrated at Waverley Central Oval (cnr Waverley and Springvale Roads) at 11am on Good Friday. This is an ecumenical event open to all. * '''Family Easter Event – Easter Day Sunday 16 April – Volunteers Needed -''' Easter Sunday afternoon at 3pm we will be holding another Children’s Easter Event here. We are looking for volunteers to help out as children play games, look for easter eggs and make some easter crafts. The sign up sheet is on the office counter, we’d love to have your help. * '''COP Applications -''' Applications for 2017 Congregational Outreach Projects are now open, and close on Monday 24 April. Forms are available through the office or online via http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2017. * '''Leisure Time Drivers -''' If you are happy to be on a roster once a month to pick up a couple of Leisure Time guests in the Glen Waverley area, please contact Bobbie Rooks on 9803 0379. Guests need to be collected from their homes around 10am and driven home again around 2pm. |
= 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 1 April 2017 = * '''Daylight Savings - Sunday 2 April at 3am - '''A reminder to everyone that Daylight Savings officially finishes this Sunday at 3am (ie: 3am becomes 2am). So, unless you want to be extra early to church, please turn your clocks back 1 hour before you go to bed on Saturday night. * '''2017 Palm Sunday Walk for Justice - Sunday 9 April at 2pm - '''The 2017 Palm Sunday Walk for Justice is on Sunday 9 April, leaving the State Library (Swanston Street, Melbourne) at 2pm. The Walk highlights concern about the harsh treatment of refugees. A flyer is available on the Stewards Table or the Outreach notice board for further details. * '''Volunteers Need to Deliver Postcards for Easter Services - '''We need about 10 people to letterbox-drop Easter Services postcards to houses in areas around the church. Please see the sign-up sheet on the table in the foyer if you can help to deliver the postcards by Sunday 9 April. Enquiries: Peter Anderson - 0411 123 253. * '''Easter Letter - '''If you do not receive Church emails, please collect your copy of the Easter letter from the table in the foyer. * '''COP Applications - '''Applications for 2017 Congregational Outreach Projects are now open, and close on Monday 24 April. Forms are available through the office or online via http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2017. |
= 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 25 March 2017 = * '''This Sunday – Ordination of Julie Hall – 26 March at 3pm - '''Julie’s Ordination Service will take place at 3pm on Sunday 26 Marrch at St Michael’s (Collins Street, Melbourne). All are welcome. For more information please see the Weekly Bulletin. * '''This Sunday – Melbourne Singers Pleasant Sunday Afternoon – 26 March at 2.30pm - '''All are welcome to attend Camberwell Uniting Church (314 Camberwell Road) to hear The Melbourne Singers. Admission is $25 and includes High Tea. Funds raised will support asylum seekers. * '''Hot Cross Bun Morning Tea – Thusday 30 March - '''Join us from 10am until 12noon for hot cross buns and tea or coffee. All donations will support The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Please add your name to the list on the Office Counter if you plan to attend. * '''Easter Letter - '''If you do not received Church emails, please collect your copy of the Easter letter from the table in the foyer. The Easter Pastoral Letter (http://gwuc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/Easterletter2017.pdf) is [[attachment:Easterletter2017.pdf|attached]] * '''COP Applications - '''Applications for 2017 Congregational Outreach Projects are now open, and close on Monday 24 April. Forms are available through the office or online via http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2017. * '''Leisure Time Drivers - '''If you are happy to be on a roster once a month to pick up a couple of Leisure Time guests in the Glen Waverley area, please contact Bobbie Rooks on 9803 0379. Guests need to be collected from their homes around 10am and driven home again around 2pm. |
= 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 18 March 2017 = * Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20170315. An attachment of special interest is a [[attachment:CouncilAgenda20170315/Pastoral_Statement_from_Synod.pdf|letter]] from Sharon Hollis concerning the UCA's appearance before the Royal Commission. * '''This Sunday - 19 March at 2.30pm - '''Di Paterson will be commissioned at this Seniors Service into her role as Pastoral Care Worker. Please come and support Di and share in Worship and Holy Communion. Afternoon tea will be served after the service. * '''Next NewView Issue - Submissions Due 20 March - '''The deadline for submissions for the next edition of NewView is Monday 20 March. The theme for this issue is ‘Seasons of Life’. Your contributions considering this theme are welcome. Submissions can be handed in to the office, or sent by email to [email protected] by 5pm March 20. * '''Ordination of Julie Hall - Sunday 26 March at 3pm (St Michael’s, Collins Street, Melbourne) - '''Julie Hall has invited members of the Glen Waverley Uniting Church congregation to attend her Ordination Service on Sunday 26 March at 3pm. The Ordination will take place at St Michael’s (Collins Street, Melbourne). For more information, please see the Weekly Bulletin. |
= 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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* '''COP Applications - '''Applications for 2017 Congregational Outreach Projects are now open, and close on Monday 24 April. Forms are available through the office or online via http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2017. * '''Leisure Time Drivers - '''If you are happy to be on a roster once a month to pick up a couple of Leisure Time guests in the Glen Waverley area, please contact Bobbie Rooks on 9803 0379. Guests need to be collected from their homes around 10am and driven home again around 2pm. |
= 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 11 March 2017 = * '''Worship changes over the Labour Day Long Weekend''' - There will be no 4:30pm and 7:30pm worship activities on Sunday March 12th. * '''This Sunday – Monthly Material Aid Offering – 12 March -''' Our Monthly Material Aid Offering for this month will support the work of Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Team. Please see details in the Monthly Bulletin of how you might contribute. * '''Next Sunday – Seniors Service – 19 March at 2.30pm -''' Di Paterson will be Commissioned at this Seniors Service into her role as Pastoral Care Worker. Please come and support Di and share in Worship and Holy Communion. Afternoon tea will be provided after the service. * '''This Sunday – Monthly Material Aid Offering – 12 March -''' Our Monthly Material Aid Offering for this month will support the work of Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Team. Please see details in the Monthly Bulletin of how you might contribute. * '''Next Sunday – Seniors Service – 19 March at 2.30pm -''' Di Paterson will be Commissioned at this Seniors Service into her role as Pastoral Care Worker. Please come and support Di and share in Worship and Holy Communion. Afternoon tea will be provided after the service. * '''The Getaways – 16 to 21 March -''' The Getaways are going to Warragul in March (from 16th to 21st). For more information please contact Joanne Boldiston on 0438 413 964. * '''COP Applications Opening - '''Applications for 2017 Congregational Outreach Projects will open on Monday 13 March and close on Monday 24 April. We are seeking a range of projects with a local, state, national and overseas focus. Each project needs to be sponsored by a congregation member. Forms are available through the office on online via http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2017. |
= 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 4 March 2017 = * The new edition of the '''Presbytery newsletter''' is now available at [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Newsbeat-March-2017.pdf|Newsbeat-March-2017]], or you can visit the PresbyteryPage. * Church Council met last week, and the provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20170222. Of particular interest among the attached documents is GrowingYoungBookReport, a report on a book that Alanee read during her recent study leave, on how to attract young people to the church, and the things we do that drive them away. Expect to hear more. * '''This Sunday – 5 March from 10am - '''A reminder that we will celebrate combined worship at 10am next Sunday, followed by a [[CongMeetingAgenda20170305|Meeting of the Congregation]] at 11:30am. Please stay afterwards to join in the light lunch. Cost: $5. * '''Next Sunday – Monthly Material Aid Offering – 12 March - '''Our Monthly Material Aid Offering for this month will support the work of Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Team. Please see details in the Monthly Bulletin of how you might contribute. * '''The Getaways – 16 to 21 March - '''The Getaways are going to Warragul in March (from 16th to 21st). For more information please contact Joanne Boldiston on 0438 413 964. * '''Monash Council Car Park Parking Restrictions - '''From Tuesday 21 February until Friday 10 March, the Council Car Park in Bogong Avenue will have sections closed for painting and maintenance. Please be mindful that this will put additional pressure on our Church car park. |
= 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 25 February 2017 = * '''Next Week - Sunday 5 March - '''A reminder that we will celebrate combined worship at 10am next Sunday, followed by a [[CongMeetingAgenda20170305|Meeting of the Congregation]] at 11:30am. Please stay afterwards to join in the light lunch. Cost: $5. * '''Pancake Day - Tuesday 28 February - '''Pancake Day will be held at the church on Tuesday 28 February from 11:30am until 2:30pm. Helpers are also welcome. Please contact Jan Clear on 0419 589 175 if you are able to assist. * '''Ash Wednesday Service - Wednesday 1 March - '''The Ash Wednesday Service will be held on Wednesday 1 March at 7:30pm. All are welcome. * '''Secondhand Book Sale - Saturday 4 March - '''The Secondhand Book Sale is being held on Saturday 4 March from 8:30am until 1pm. We need your support to ensure the success of this event. The church is now accepting donations of books. If you are able to help set-up (from 2pm Friday) or pack-up (from 1pm Saturday) it would be appreciated. Make sure that you drop by on the day, buy some books and enjoy a Devonshire tea. For more information contact the Church Office on 9560 3580 or Sue Morgan on 9560 8024. * '''Planned Giving Letters - '''These are available from the table in the Foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver. * '''Monash Council Car Park Parking Restrictions - '''From Tuesday 21 February until Friday 10 March, the Council Car Park in Bogong Avenue will have sections closed for painting and maintenance. Please be mindful that this will put additional pressure on our Church car park. * Church Council met this week, and the provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20170222. Of particular interest among the attached documents is GrowingYoungBookReport, a report on a book that Alanee read during her recent study leave, on how to attract young people to the church, and the things we do that drive them away. Expect to hear more. |
= 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 18 February 2017 = * '''Planned Giving Letters - '''These are available from the table in the Foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver. * '''Secondhand Book Sale – Leaflet Delivery - '''If you have volunteered to deliver leaflets for the secondhand book sale please collect your leaflets from the foyer. The leaflets need to be delivered by Friday 24 February. * '''Rosters - '''Please check the letter rack for rosters if you have not already done so. * '''Monash Council parking restrictions - '''Council car park in Bogong Avenue – the entire car park is closed all day of Tuesday 21 February, and sections will remain closed for painting and maintenance until 10 March. Please be mindful that this will put additional pressure on our Church car park. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 February 2017 = * '''Material Aid Offering – Today – Sunday 12 February - '''The material aid offering for Sunday 12 February will be for Brentwood Secondary College’s wellbeing department. Donations of food, stationery, and toiletries are requested. Specific items required are are listed in the monthly bulletin. * '''Three Blind Mice – Mousetrap Theatre – Monday 20 February - '''On Monday 20 February the local production of “Three Blind Mice” will be presented at Croydon UCA at 7.30pm. Proceeds from ticket sales will assist Asylum Seekers through Lentara. Details of this production are on the Outreach noticeboard. * '''COP Committee 2017 Membership - '''Outreach Committee is inviting expressions of interest for a woman who is willing to serve on the COP Committee this year. For further information and expressions of interest see Neil Peters, Chair of Outreach. * '''With Love to the World '''- The next issue of With Love to the World is available for collection. * '''Planned Giving Letters''' - These are available from the table in the Foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver. * '''Secondhand Book Sale – Leaflet Delivery''' - If you have volunteered to deliver leaflets for the secondhand book sale please collect your leaflets from the foyer. |
* 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 4 February 2017 = * The new edition of the '''Presbytery newsletter''' is now available at [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Newsbeat-February-2017.pdf|Newsbeat-February-2017]], or you can visit the PresbyteryPage. |
Church Council met on Wednesday, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20191023 |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 28 January 2017 = * '''January Worship Services''' A reminder that during January there will be one combined worship service at 10am each week |
= 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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* '''Welfare Request -''' Do you have a workable iPad sitting unused at home? A local child has been requested by her primary school to bring an iPad to school. The family is struggling to pay for books, uniforms etc. and making this purchase is out of the question. If you can assist, please contact Dorothy Lockhart on 0419 133 556. | = 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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* '''Adult Group – Friday 3 March from 1.45pm -''' Please note the change of date for the first Adult Group event for 2017. The first get-together for Adult Group in 2017 will be an afternoon tea at Madeline’s at Jells (in Jells Park) on Friday 3 March at 1.45pm. Come along and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship in a pleasant environment. An indication of your attendance would be appreciated. Enquiries: Sandra & Alan Barnard 9800 1188 or Margaret & Alan Lemke 9560 8710 | = 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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* '''Secondhand Book Sale – March 4 from 8.30am to 1pm -''' A delicious Devonshire Tea will be available to refresh after your browsing. To make this event a great success we need: <<BR>> 1. Plenty of books to sell – donations of books welcomed at the church from February 26 – or see Sue Morgan. <<BR>> 2. Walkers to deliver advertising leaflets in mid February. The signup sheet is on the office counter. <<BR>> Proceeds to support the work of the church. | = GWUC Headlines for w/e 21 Sep 2019 = * The ChurchFete is only 4 weeks away! |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 21 January 2017 = * '''January Worship Services''' A reminder that during January there will be one combined worship service at 10am each week. |
= GWUC Headlines for w/e 14 Sep 2019 = * Please note that the September meeting of [[CouncilPage|Church Council]] has been delayed to October 2. |
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* '''Ministry Team Movements -''' Rev Neil Peters and Alanee Hearnshaw will both be taking leave during January. For urgent pastoral care matters please feel free to contact Alison Clarkson on 9560 3167. | = 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.]] |
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* '''Welfare Request -''' Do you have a workable iPad sitting unused at home? A local child has been requested by her primary school to bring an iPad to school. The family is struggling to pay for books, uniforms etc. and making this purchase is out of the question. If you can assist, please contact Dorothy Lockhart on 0419 133 556. | = 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. |
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* '''Adult Group – Friday 3 February from 1.45pm -''' The first get-together for Adult Group in 2017 will be an afternoon tea at Madeline’s at Jells (in Jells Park) on Friday 3 February at 1.45pm. Come along and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship in a pleasant environment. An indication of your attendance would be appreciated. Enquiries: Sandra & Alan Barnard (9800 1188) or Margaret & Alan Lemke (9560 8710). | = GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 Aug 2019 = * Church Council meets next Wednesday Aug 28. |
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* '''Secondhand Book Sale – March 4 from 8.30am to 1pm -''' A delicious Devonshire Tea will be available to refresh after your browsing. To make this event a great success we need: <<BR>> 1. Plenty of books to sell – donations of books welcomed at the church from February 26 – or see Sue Morgan. <<BR>> 2. Walkers to deliver advertising leaflets in mid February. The signup sheet is on the office counter. <<BR>> Proceeds to support the work of the church. | = 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. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 14 January 2017 = * '''January Worship Services - '''A reminder that during January there will be one combined worship service at 10am each week. |
= 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. |
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* '''Ministry Team Movements - '''Rev Neil Peters and Alanee Hearnshaw will both be taking leave during January. For urgent pastoral care matters please feel free to contact Alison Clarkson on 9560 3167. * '''Church Bookings for 2017 - '''A reminder that all church bookings for 2017 need to be finalized as soon as possible. This can be done by an email to the office. * '''2017 Rosters - '''Please make sure that you carefully check the letter rack and collect any rosters that are there for you. * '''Secondhand Book Sale – March 4 from 8.30am to 1pm - '''A delicious Devonshire Tea will be available to refresh after your browsing. To make this event a great success we need:- 1. Plenty of books to sell – donations of books welcomed at the church from February 26 – or see Sue Morgan. 1. Walkers to deliver advertising leaflets in mid February. The signup sheet is on the office counter. Proceeds to support the work of the church. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 December 2016 = * '''January Worship Services''' - A reminder that during January there will be one combined worship service at 10am each week. * '''Ministry Team Movements''' - Rev Neil Peters and Alanee Hearnshaw will both be taking leave during January. For urgent pastoral care matters please feel free to contact Alison Clarkson on 9560 3167. * '''Office Closure''' - The Church Office will be closed from Monday 26 December and re-open Tuesday 10 January. = GWUC Headines for w/e 17 December 2016 = * '''Church Council Elections – 18 December @ All Services''' - A ballot for election of Church Councillors will be held today at all services. Please make sure that you vote at one service today. * '''Carols on Kingsway – 18 December @ 7.30pm''' - Come and be part of the Christmas festivities at Carols on Kingsway at 7.30pm. All are welcome. * '''Empty Christmas Tree – Last Day to Drop Off – 18 December''' - Today is the last day to bring gifts for our tree. Gifts can include food items, toys, toiletries, vouchers for all ages. Gifts (preferably unwrapped) can be left under the tree until December 18, and support people in our local community and Broadmeadows UnitingCare. * '''Kids Christmas Event – 22 December from 2pm to 4pm''' - Join us for our annual Kids Christmas event as we explore the Christmas story in an interactive way, with entertainment, craft, activities, a little snack and challenges. This event is specifically designed for children aged 4 to 13. Cost: $5. To register online visit gwuc.org.au or for more information phone the Church Office on 9560 3580. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 10 December 2016 = * '''Seniors Carol Service – 11 December at 2.30pm''' - All are invited to the Carol Service on Sunday 11 December at 2.30pm. An afternoon tea of cake and shortbread will be served after the service. * '''Meeting of the Congregation – 13 December''' - A meeting of the Congregation will be held on Tuesday 13 December at 8pm. Items on the agenda will include receiving the 2017 Budget, the Glen Waverley Uniting Church Code of Conduct, revised Congregational Outreach Project Guidelines, Staffing, and a report from Church Council. The agenda is available from the Stewards table or online via: http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20161213 * '''Church Council Elections – 18 December''' - A ballot for election of Church Councillors will be held on 18 December. Please make sure you give this your prayerful consideration. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 December 2016 = * The new edition of the '''Presbytery newsletter''' is now available at [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Newsbeat-December-2016.pdf|Newsbeat-December-2016]], or you can visit the PresbyteryPage. * '''Remembrance Service – 6 December at 7.30pm'''All are invited to the Remembrance Service to be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 6 December. This is an opportunity to reflect and remember those who will not be with us at Christmas. - * '''Christmas Morning Tea at The Hub – 8 December from 10am till 12noon''' - Join us for this special morning tea – the last Hub event for the year. Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you are planning to attend. Any donations will be given to needy families in our community. * '''Seniors Carol Service – 11 December at 2.30pm''' - All are invited to the Carol Service on Sunday 11 December at 2.30pm. An afternoon tea of cake and shortbread will be served after the service. * '''Church Council Elections – 18 December''' - A ballot for election of Church Councillors will be held on 18 December. Please make sure you give this your prayerful consideration. * '''Volunteers Needed to Deliver Postcards for Advent Services''' - Please see the notice on the office counter if you can help to deliver Advent Services postcards to houses in the vicinity of the church before Sunday 11 December. Enquiries: Peter Anderson - 0411 123 253 Previous news items are available [[PreviousNewsItems|here]] ---- CategoryChurch |
= 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.