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| = GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 Oct 2017 = = GWUC Headlines for w/e 30 Sep 2017 = * The new edition of the '''Presbytery newsletter''' is now available at [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Newsbeat-October-2017.pdf|Newsbeat-October-2017]], or you can visit the PresbyteryPage. * '''Council met this week''' and the provisional minutes can be found at CouncilMinutes20170926 * '''Daylight Saving starts.''' A reminder that this Sunday, 1 October 2017, clocks will go forward one hour at 2am. * '''Safe Church Training – New Sessions''' Please see the Bulletin for the two sessions of Safe Church Training to be run this coming week. * '''Club 2017''' All are welcome to join with us for the Club 2017 lunch after the 11am Service on Sunday. * '''Moon Festival – 7 October''' Please see the weekly bulletin to see how you can be involved in this family event which we are inviting our community to share in. * '''Celebrating Seniors''' – Sunday 15 October – Keep the date! As part of the Victorian Seniors Festival you are invited to join us for music and afternoon tea on Sunday 15 October, 2017 from 2.30pm to 4pm at the church. * '''Planned Giving Envelopes''' The new sets of envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours. * '''Fete – Leaflet Delivery ''' If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the fete, please collect your leaflets from the table in the foyer. * '''Church Fete – 21 October''' Please see the weekly and monthly bulletins for information on how to be involved. * '''Presbytery newsletter''' is available [[http://www.ucappep.org/newsbeat/|here]] = GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 Sep 2017 = * Presbytery are looking for involvement with the new social welfare arm "Uniting". See [[PPEPUnitingDiscussion]] * '''Safe Church Training''' – New Sessions. Please see the Bulletin for the new sessions of Safe Church Training to be run over the next couple of weeks. * '''Next Sunday''' – 1 October – Club 2017. All are welcome to join with us for the Club 2017 lunch after the 11am Service next Sunday. * '''Moon Festival''' – 7 October Please see the weekly bulletin to see how you can be involved in this family event which we are inviting our community to share in. * '''NewView.''' The next issue of NewView will address the theme of Living Communities. The September monthly bulletin has details of what you might contribute. Closing date for contributions is Thursday September 28. * '''Celebrating Seniors''' – Sunday 15 October – Keep the date! As part of the Victorian Seniors Festival you are invited to join us for music and afternoon tea on Sunday 16 October, 2017 from 2.30pm to 4pm at the church. * '''Planned Giving Envelopes.''' The new sets of envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours. * '''Church Fete – 21 October.''' Please see the weekly and monthly bulletins for information on how to be involved. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 9 Sept 2017 = * '''Material Aid Offering – Today – Sunday 10 September - '''Today the Material Aid Offering is to support the work of the Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Committee. Donations of breakfast cereals, long life milk, canned fruit, soups, meals, rice, pasta, toothpaste, soap etc gratefully received. * '''Light Lunch – Today – Sunday 10 September - '''Don’t forget to join us for light lunch after the 11am Service this Sunday. * '''Volunteers Needed to Deliver Fete Leaflets - '''Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you can help deliver leaflets for our fete. We need about 50 people to letter-box drop 13,000 leaflets during the second week of October. If you delivered leaflets for the fete in 2015, please tick or cross out your name on the list, depending on whether you can assist again this year. * '''NewView - '''The next issue of NewView will address the theme of Living Communities. The September monthly bulletin has detail of what you might contribute. Closing date for contributions is Thursday September 28. * '''Church Fete – 21 October - '''Please see the weekly and monthly bulletins for information on how to be involved. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 2 Sept 2017 = * [[http://www.ucappep.org/newsbeat/|The presbytery newsletter is available here.]] * [[http://communications.cmail20.com/t/ViewEmail/r/33B9A682B10917E82540EF23F30FEDED/F7632BB3AF7DA86FA7F290B8E8FDC6A0|Synod newsletter is available here.]] * Synod is meeting this weekend. [[http://synod.org.au/2017/|See Synod 2017 website]] and [[attachment:2017Sep07ModeratorLetterToCongregationsReSynod2017.pdf|letter from moderator.]] * '''Dad’s Day Services and Morning Tea – Sunday 3 September''' - Father’s Day will have a special focus at our 9.15 and 11am services this week, with a special morning tea between these services. All welcome. * '''Club 2017 – Sunday 3 September at 12noon''' - Club 2017 will meet for lunch after the 11am service on Sunday 3 September. * '''Church Council Elections''' - We are pleased to announce that all 8 candidates have received the overwhelming support of the congregation and so have been declared successful in being elected to Church Council. * '''Intergenerational Night Postponed''' - Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to postpone our Intergenerational Night. It will probably be held early next year but we will let you know when we have organised another date. * '''Confirmation Group''' - We are looking for those interested in exploring more about their faith, church, the bible and the ethos of the Uniting Church and the tradition of confirmation to join a confirmation group.<<BR>>The group would be looking at a ten week commitment, with opportunities to be mentored, visit other churches, learn, discuss and question in a group setting.<<BR>>Please contact Neil or Alanee if you are interested or have any questions. * '''Safe Church Training''' - Safe Church Training will be offered at the following times in September – Wednesday 6 at 7.30pm, Friday 8 at 2.30pm and Sunday 10 at 2.30pm. Please think about which of these dates might suit you. * '''Church Fete – 21 October''' - Please see the weekly and monthly bulletins for information on how to be involved. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 26 Aug 2017 = * '''Church Council Elections - '''We are pleased to announce that all 8 candidates have received the overwhelming support of the congregation and so have been declared successful in being elected to Church Council. * '''Adult Group – Friday 1 September at 8pm - '''Come along to an evening of fellowship and a mystery tour conducted by Jenny and Roger, no passport required. All are welcome. * '''Club 2017 – Sunday 3 September at 12noon - '''Club 2017 will meet for lunch after the 11am service on Sunday 3 September. * '''Intergenerational Night Postponed - '''Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to postpone our Intergenerational Night. It will probably be held early next year but we will let you know when we have organised another date. * '''Confirmation Group - '''We are looking for those interested in exploring more about their faith, church, the bible and the ethos of the Uniting Church and the tradition of confirmation to join a confirmation group.<<BR>>The group would be looking at a ten week commitment, with opportunities to be mentored, visit other churches, learn, discuss and question in a group setting.<<BR>>Please contact Neil or Alanee if you are interested or have any questions. * '''Safe Church Training - '''Safe Church Training will be offered at the following times in September – Wednesday 6 at 7.30pm, Friday 8 at 2.30pm and Sunday 10 at 2.30pm. Please think about which of these dates might suit you. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 19 Aug 2017 = * '''Church Council Election Today – Sunday 20 August - '''Election of Church Council Nominees will take place today, Sunday 20 August. A single purpose congregation meeting is called for today, encompassing all services of worship to enable maximum possible participation by our congregation. * '''Worship with Jools Tonight – Sunday 20 August at 7pm - '''Jools is back in Australia and we have the pleasure of his input at the 7pm Service on 20 August. Please feel free to come and hear Rev Jools Hamilton share next Sunday. * '''Ministry Team Update - '''Both Rev Neil Peters and Alanee Hearnshaw will be attending the Uniting Leaders Conference in Adelaide next week from Tuesday 22 August to Friday 25 August. * '''Confirmation Group - '''We are looking for those interested in exploring more about their faith, church, the bible and the ethos of the Uniting Church and the tradition of confirmation to join a confirmation group. The group would be looking at a ten week commitment, with opportunities to be mentored, visit other churches, learn, discuss and question in a group setting. Please contact Neil or Alanee if you are interested or have any questions. * '''Safe Church Training - '''Safe Church Training will be offered at the following times in September – Wednesday 6 at 7.30pm, Friday 8 at 2.30pm and Sunday 10 at 2.30pm. Please think about which of these dates might suit you. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 5 Aug 2017 = * The new edition of the '''Presbytery newsletter''' is now available at [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Newsbeat-August-2017.pdf|Newsbeat-August-2017]], or you can visit the PresbyteryPage. * '''Indonesian Cultural Night – Saturday 12 August - '''Our Church Community is invited to an Indonesian Cultural Night to be put on by the small Indonesian congregation who have been worshipping in our premises on Sunday afternoons. They are seeking to integrate into our congregation and this would be a great way for us to get to know one another. The night will include dinner, song and dance. Cost for the event is by donation. Profits will be shared between Glen Waverley Uniting Church and supporting rural ministry in Indonesia. * '''Confirmation Group - '''We are looking for those interested in exploring more about their faith, church, the bible and the ethos of the Uniting Church and the tradition of confirmation to join a confirmation group.<<BR>>The group would be looking at a ten week commitment, with opportunities to be mentored, visit other churches, learn, discuss and question in a group setting.<<BR>>Please contact Neil or Alanee if you are interested or have any questions. * '''Safe Church Training - '''Safe Church Training will be offered at the following times in September – Wednesday 6 at 7.30pm, Friday 8 at 2.30pm and Sunday 10 at 2.30pm. Please think about which of these dates might suit you. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 July = * '''Nomination for Church Council – Nominations Close July 30''' - This year there will be nine vacancies to fill on Church Council. An election of Church Councillors will be held on Sunday August 20 following each worship activity. In preparation, please consider carefully whether you are willing to accept nomination and whether there are people you wish to nominate.<<BR>>Nomination forms are available from the Stewards Table. Information about what the Church Council does is available on the wiki at http://wiki.gwuc.or.au/gwuc/WhatChurchCouncilDoes. * '''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. * '''Tennis Club AGM – Saturday 29 July at 5pm - '''The Annual General Meeting of the Uniting Church Glen Waverley Tennis Club will be held in the clubhouse on Saturday 29 July 2017 at 5pm. Entry to the clubhouse is from from Highvale Primary School car park at the end of Ashton and Plymouth Street, Glen Waverley. * '''Indonesian Cultural Night – Saturday 12 August - '''Our Church Community is invited to an Indonesian Cultural Night to be put on by the small Indonesian congregation who have been worshipping in our premises on Sunday afternoons. They are seeking to integrate into our congregation and this would be a great way for us to get to know one another. The night will include dinner, song and dance. Cost for the event is by donation. Profits will be shared between Glen Waverley Uniting Church and supporting rural ministry in Indonesia. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 July = * '''Seniors Service – This Sunday – 16 July at 2pm - '''All are welcome to come and join with us for a service based around the Lord’s Prayer. There will be a selection of well-known hymns, and afternoon tea will follow the service. * '''Tennis Club AGM – Saturday 29 July at 5pm - '''The Annual General Meeting of the Uniting Church Glen Waverley Tennis Club will be held in the clubhouse on Saturday 29 July 2017 at 5pm. Entry to the clubhouse is from from Highvale Primary School car park at the end of Ashton and Plymouth Street, Glen Waverley. * '''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. * '''Nomination for Church Council - '''This year there will be nine vacancies to fill on Church Council. An election of Church Councillors will be held on Sunday August 20 following each worship activity. In preparation, please consider carefully whether you are willing to accept nomination and whether there are people you wish to nominate. Nomination forms are available from the Stewards Table. Information about what the Church Council does is available on the wiki at http://wiki.gwuc.or.au/gwuc/WhatChurchCouncilDoes. = 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. * '''Material Aid Offering for RSPCA – Sunday 9 July - '''This month’s material aid collection will support the work of the RSPCA. Donations of blankets, towels, pillow slips, tea towels, pet friendly toys, sealed pet food and polyester filled doonas are welcome. Please note - all pillows and feather filled doonas are not accepted. * '''Combined Worship and Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 9 July - '''Following Combined Worship at 10am this Sunday we will join in a Meeting of the Congregation at 11.30am. The main item of the agenda will be approval of the Congregation Outreach Projects for 2017. To view the agenda online please visit http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20170709. * '''Seniors Service – Sunday 16 July - '''All are welcome to come and join with us for a service based around the Lord’s Prayer. There will be a selection of well-known hymns, and afternoon tea will follow the service. If you would like to attend, but need help with transport, please contact the Church Office by Wednesday 12 July. * '''Nomination for Church Council - '''This year there will be nine vacancies to fill on Church Council. An election of Church Councillors will be held on Sunday August 20 following each worship activity. In preparation, please consider carefully whether you are willing to accept nomination and whether there are people you wish to nominate. Nomination forms are available from the Stewards Table. Information about what the Church Council does is available on the wiki at http://wiki.gwuc.or.au/gwuc/WhatChurchCouncilDoes. = 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. = 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. * '''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 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 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. Previous news items are available [[PreviousNewsItems|here]] ---- CategoryChurch |
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(John 20:1) = GWUC Headlines for week ending May 4 = * Church Council met this week and [[CouncilMinutes20240502|provisional minutes ]] are available. * [[https://justact.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JustAct-Newsletter-April-2024-Digital.pdf|The Synod Social Justice Newsletter]] is now available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 27 = * Monash Interfaith Group are running a [[attachment:HarmonyLunch.jpeg|Harmony Day Lunch Celebration]] on Saturday May 4. To join the GWUC contingent, please contact JanClear = GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 20 = * The [[https://www.arrcc.org.au|Australian Religious Respose to Climate Change]] are asking us to sign a [[https://www.arrcc.org.au/solidarity_with_tanzania?utm_campaign=global_call&utm_medium=email&utm_source=arrcc|letter in support of Tanzanian Climate protestors.]] <<Anchor(Bart)>> * Monash City Council have arranged [[ https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/Community/Diversity-Inclusion-and-Equal-Access/First-Nations-Reconciliation/Reconciliation-Week-2024|an evening with Uncle Bart Willoughby]] on Wednesday, 29 May 2024, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. As a member of the Stolen Generation, Uncle Bart's music is incredibly moving and deeply rooted in personal and cultural heritage. Bookings essential at [[https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1203682|Trybooking.]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 6 = * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available [[CouncilMinutes20240404| here.]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 30 = * The [[https://www.arrcc.org.au/flagships|Australian Religious Response to Climate Change Multi-faith Gathering at St Paul's Cathedral]] on Tuesday 7 May at 9.45 am for a 10 am start has been postponed to September 14 to 24 2024, to follow [[https://greenfaith.org/|GreenFaith International's]] timetable. * There is a new refugee resettlement program that allows local communities to sponsor the resettlement of refugees at lower cost than previously: CRISP: Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot - Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia. They are seeking to identify any members of congregations that might have a strong interest in supporting refugees and might have the capacity and interest in exploring the option. Contact MargaretFraser or DavidMorgan. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 16 = == CANA briefing on EPBC/Nature Positive laws == * Climate Action Network Australia is hosting a network wide briefing on the EPBC/Nature Positive Law reforms. This will be reliable, balanced material to inform submissions that are currently being invited. Thursday, 14th March, 11 am - 12 noon Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra * Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81528106808 * The presenters are Dr Megan Kessler (Humane Society International - Nature Campaigner) and Frances Medlock (Environmental Defenders Office Solicitor - Commonwealth and Government Liaison). Both Megan and Frances have been in the closed consultation sessions that the Department has been using to engage with stakeholders as part of the reforms process. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 9 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Newsbeat-March-V1.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for March]] is now available, with several good stories about Glen Waverley. * Church Council met last week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20240307 = GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 2 = * An invitation to join Chinese language Bible studies is at BibleStudiesChinese. * ChurchCouncil will meet Thursday next week. Items for consideration to [email protected] * The 9:15 and 11am services will be replaced by a 10am service from now to Easter. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 10 = * Barth and the shadow of nothingness, Dr Daniel Sihombing<<BR>>We want to congratulate Doctor Daniel Sihombing who successfully publicly (as is customary with a Phd from a Dutch University) defended his Doctoral Thesis before an international panel on Thursday 25 January on zoom. Daniel's dissertation is titled "Barth and the shadow of nothingness - a post Soeharto contextual reading and seeks to connect the theology of Karl Barth with political and theological thought and practice in contemporary Indonesia" and shows how Barth’s theology offers a doctrine that encourages resistance even into the present day. As the third proposition of the thesis says: 'A contextual reading on Barth’s doctrine of nothingness unleashes a comprehensive theological framework that resists conformism, rejects defeatist realism, and avoids over- optimism.’ We wish Daniel well and hope this significant academic work will continue to bear fruit in the future, both in the practice of ministry as well as in the international academic arena. * [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Newsbeat-February1.pdf| Presbytery Newsletter for February]] is now available. * IanFerguson posted:<<BR>>{{attachment:IanFergusonUpdate.png| |width=300}} * THE VOICE REFERENDUM A UNITING CHURCH REFLECTION. Rev Sharon Hollis, National President UCA, SUNDAY 3 MARCH 2024 AT 2.30PM. FREE EVENT AT: Church of All Nations, 180 Palmerston Street, Carlton. Or for a Zoom link, email:[email protected] = GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 27 = * There will be a Presbytery Special Service to induct our new Presbytery ministers, Jay Robinson, PM Team Leader and Robin Yang, PM Church Development next Wednesday 31 January at 7pm in Noble Park (1 Allan St, Noble Park). The service will include commissioning 2024 Standing Committee including incoming Standing Committee members. [[https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92231575032?pwd=alltZ0NKVnRDcURwUnllL09KdmZxQT09|Zoom link]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 13 = * FinanceReport202401 includes end of year financials. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 6 = * The [[SolarPowerPerformance|performance of our solar panels]] has been updated for the year 2023. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 30 = * Donate to the Christmas Bowl through Glen Waverley Uniting Church [[https://christmasbowl.actforpeace.org.au/46637?utm_campaign=CB23-WEB44&utm_source=afpweb&utm_medium=web|here]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 23 = * [[https://www.agr.org.au/so/01Ond0LqJ?languageTag=en&cid=2260a6b7-91f4-4f8b-b904-75e2b6e646c9|A year end report from the Alliance for Gambling Reform]] is available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 16 = * [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-e-tijujudk-njrhkdyjkl-q/|Synod e-news]] includes Christmas greeting from the Moderator and President. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 2 = * [[attachment:2023-Advent-Letter.pdf|The Advent letter ]] is now available. * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Newsbeat-December.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for December]] is now available. * Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20231127 (Wiki login required.) * Christmas Bowl information is available on the Outreach notice board or from OutreachSocialJustice. * [[https://ac.actforpeace.org.au/index.php?action=social&chash=5751ec3e9a4feab575962e78e006250d.2348&s=889708724406ec30f5aafd39393f269f|Further updates on Gaza]] are also available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 25 = * [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-l-tiyklydk-nyutulujkd-m/|The November edition of Frontier News]] is available. * [[https://crosslight.org.au/|Reports of Synod 2023]] are now available, including a [[https://crosslight.org.au/2023/10/19/environment-for-change/|report featuring Heather Hon]]. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 11 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Newsbeat-November-1.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for November]] is now available. * Greenpeace as asking us to sign a [[https://www.greenpeace.org.au/act/pacific-justice?utm_medium=social&utm_term=social+share&utm_source=email| petition]] to encourage Penny Wong to submit a strong case for climate action to the world’s highest court, so we can hold big polluters to account for the climate emergency and protect the human rights of our Pacific neighbours. * Climate Action Network have a related [[https://www.cana.net.au/solidarity-action-port-vila|appeal here]]. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 4 = * [[https://ac.actforpeace.org.au/index.php?action=social&chash=0d7de1aca9299fe63f3e0041f02638a3.2231&s=889708724406ec30f5aafd39393f269f|An update from Act for Peace on Gaza ]] is available. * The [[https://mailchi.mp/0bb9e976402e/can-you-help-stop-nab-funding-coal-15603507?e=bf5df5aef6|Uniting Climate Action Network news]] is available including a link to a [[https://events.humanitix.com/electrify-everything|Zoom Forum on Electrification]] Tuesday 21 November 7-8.30pm. * The [[https://donate.unitingworld.org.au/everythingincommon|Uniting World Gift Stall]] now has Christmas gifts available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 21 = * The Assembly have circulated a [[https://mailchi.mp/09dbbe204820/14-days-of-prayer-for-the-voice-day-706545?e=fbdb623181|prayer for the morning after the referendum.]] * ChurchCouncil met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20231016|provisional minutes]] are now available. * Act for Peace (Christmas Bowl) are [[https://ac.actforpeace.org.au/index.php?action=social&chash=84117275be999ff55a987b9381e01f96.2197&s=889708724406ec30f5aafd39393f269f|appealing for funds]] for humanitarian aid to Gaza. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 14 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Newsbeat-October.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for October]] is now available, including an article on ChrisWaddell. * Church council will meet next Monday Oct 16, and the agenda is developing at CouncilAgenda20231016. Any matters for consideration should be sent to [email protected] * [[attachment:VoiceInformation/RayMinniecon23.pdf|A statement from Ray Minniecon, ]]an Anglican priest and an aboriginal elder. * [[https://actforpeace.org.au/Learn/|Act for Peace]] have launched [[https://ac.actforpeace.org.au/index.php?action=social&chash=8757150decbd89b0f5442ca3db4d0e0e.2182&s=889708724406ec30f5aafd39393f269f| an appeal to support health clinics in Gaza run]] by the Near East Council of Churches Gaza (NECC) * [[https://mailchi.mp/6d5205254dcd/ppep2022december15-6085858?e=f0fe1afd2f|Presbytery newsletter ]] is available with multiple mentions of Glen Waverley. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 7 = * The Assembly have released a [[https://uniting.church/14-days-of-prayer-for-the-voice/|series of daily prayers ]] leading up to the referendum. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 30 = * [[WorshipAttendances|Attendance graphs]] have been updated. * Ox Roberts (Partnership/Fundraising manager at [[https://www.nungalinya.edu.au/|Nungalinya College]] in Darwin) and / or Ben van Gelderen (Principal) will be at GWUC Monday 16th from around 2-4pm for afternoon tea. * We are invited to a [[https://actionnetwork.org/events/wati-ngintakanya-wankani-waking-the-perentie-man?link_id=7&can_id=b0da114a061ddc31a61dc0ab77f886d6&source=email-invitation-to-wati-ngintakanya-wankani-waking-the-perentie-man-webinar&email_referrer=email_2058707&email_subject=invitation-to-wati-ngintakanya-wankani-waking-the-perentie-man-webinar|on line seminar]] about nuclear disarmament on Thursday 12 October. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 23 = * Church Council met this week and [[CouncilMinutes20230918|provisional minutes]] are now available. * [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Newsbeat-September.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for September]] is now available. * The words of [[HoonInCharge|RossMackinnon's song for Hoon's farewell]] at available. * ChurchCouncil met twice this week and provisional minutes for [[CouncilMinutes20230918|Monday]] and [[CouncilMinutes20230919|Tuesday]] are available. * Palm Information Events. MELBOURNE – SOUTH-EAST – 30 SEPT, 5.30PM-9.00PM at the Clayton Town Hall. Contact Sylvia Coombe ([email protected]) or Anthony Sofe (mailto:[email protected]) <<BR>>What makes these events important is that they are directed towards PASIFIKA people, recognizing the importance of their role in supporting/connecting with workers from their home communities. The occasions will provide an opportunity to find out more about the [[https://www.palmscheme.gov.au/|PALM Scheme]], how it looks after the workers, and how best Pacific Diaspora may be involved in providing support. Each event is fully funded and will include a Pacific Meal with cultural entertainment contributions from PALM workers, and input from Australian Government personnel who run the program. To make the most of these one-off opportunities, please try and attend one of the events yourself and spread the spread the word around your Pacific community in each region, and encourage their attendance. * [[attachment:Uniting Church Glen Waverly.pdf|Appeal for Simon Thor]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 16 = * The Dementia Workshop mentioned below has been cancelled pending re-scheduling. * The collection of links to information sources about the referendum at VoiceInformation continues to grow. Suggestions are welcome. * The [[https://www.agr.org.au/september-2023-newsletter?utm_campaign=9d9091ff-3f4a-4c9d-a5d6-b32f90edc46d&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=2260a6b7-91f4-4f8b-b904-75e2b6e646c9|September newsletter of the Alliance for Gambling Reform]] is available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 9 = * The [[https://www.arrcc.org.au/|ARRCC]] public meeting about climate change for people of faith in Melbourne is next week. Next Thursday evening, we will gather to share hope and get behind a new faith-based campaign that will make sure our elected representatives hear our voices loud and clear. * Wednesday September 13 * 7.30 to 9.00pm * Stonnington Community Uniting Church * 59 Burke Road, Malvern East * The collection of links to information sources about the referendum at VoiceInformation continues to grow. Suggestions welcome. * The Mt Waverley UC Social Justice and Mission in Society Committee is organising another of their Dementia Workshops at Mt Waverley UC (482 High Street Road (corner Stewart St.) Mt Waverley) on Friday September 15th at 1.30pm to 3.00pm. Dr Emily Rosenich is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Neuropsychology at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health at Monash University. Emily’s research, funded by the Alzheimer’s Association, investigates how our lifestyles and our genetics interact to drive memory/thinking loss and dementia. In addition to her scientific work, Emily is a passionate science communicator and advocate for women in science. Please advise Margery Kennett on 9807 4084 or [email protected] of your intention to attend. A gold coin donation would be appreciated. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 2 = * VoiceInformation is a collection of links to information sources about the referendum. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 26 = * Unpacking the Statement from the Heart. Exploring the Uluru Statement from the Heart with Rev Cannon Associate Professor Glenn Loughrey - Sunday 27 August at 3 pm (a [[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89498359894?pwd=ckRRbTl1L1VUK2JTd2FQNFBCRkh2dz09|Zoom Only Meeting)]] This is going to be a great chance for those who missed Glenn's excellent presentation in Murrumbeena church. Glenn is a Wiradjuri man. He is a leader at the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University in Canberra and the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne's Educator and Advocate for the Voice. He is the chairperson of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anglican Council, the vicar of St Oswald's in Glen Iris and artist in residence at St Paul's Anglican Cathedral in Melbourne. The meeting will be chaired by Rev Greg Crowe * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20230821 = GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 12 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Newsbeat-August-2023.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for August]] is now available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 05 = * [[https://communications.cmail19.com/t/r-e-tthyhic-nxckhbu-f/|Synod e-news]] and [[https://issuu.com/ucavictas/docs/202308_crosslight_august_flipbook|August crosslight]] are now available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending July 29 = * The materials for HoonYou's DNA studies are at the bottom of InterCulturalMinistry = GWUC Headlines for week ending July 22 = * Church Council met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20230717|provisional minutes]] are now available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending July 08 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Newsbeat-July-2023.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for July]] is now available, with a grateful note from RossMackinnon. * A webinar on the voice to parliament will be on Thursday 13 July at 7.30pm for an hour of listening, laughing and learning with your Church. The Working for Justice and Walking Together as First and Second Peoples Circles invite you into some deep dadirri listening around the Voice. Come and hear Palawa woman Alison Overeem, Advocate of the Walking Together Circle, Gamillaroi man and comedian Ben Moodie and Uncle Ray Minniecon, Aboriginal Pastor and a descendant of the Kabi Kabi nation and the Gurang Gurang nations join together and Yarn for Yes. For register click [[https://ucappep.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e8f27b32523221ded6bfe2d6&id=9e7ef98dd0&e=f0fe1afd2f|here.]] * [[https://communications.cmail19.com/t/r-l-ttdljjkd-nlukixtju-p/|A copy of Uniting Vic.Tas Winter Congregation Connect]] is now available, featuring information on Share Sunday on August 20, and how donated winter items help to ease hardship. = GWUC Headlines for week ending July 01 = * Church Council met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20230626|Provisional minutes]] are available * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g3ywT_JaOk|A youtube recording]] of a recent information session on the constitutional referendum is now available from Murrumbeena UCA. * [[https://www.act2uca.com/act2report|A report on ACT2, the consultation on the future of the UCA]] is available. * [[attachment:JobDescriptions/2023 Position Description - Welfare Co-ordinator.pdf|The Welfare Coordinator position description]] is now available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending June 24 = * [[https://uniting.church/a-voice-to-parliament-in-2-pages/|Some new explantory material]] on The Voice is now available from Synod. = GWUC Headlines for week ending June 17 = * The next Church Council meeting will be held on Monday 26 June. The [[http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CouncilAgenda20230626| agenda is developing. If you have items for inclusion, please email <<MailTo(councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>> = GWUC Headlines for week ending June 10 = * [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Newsbeat-June.pdf|The June Presbytery Newsletter]] includes Glen Waverley's Indonesian Festival. * Letters from Monash City Council to [[attachment:L from Monash Council to Residents.pdf|residents]] and [[attachment:L from Monash Council to Traders.pdf|traders]] give some information about parking changes planned when the Bogong Ave parking station is closed during extentions. * [[https://issuu.com/ucavictas/docs/202306crosslightjune_flipbook|June Crosslight]] is now available. * [[https://ucappep.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e8f27b32523221ded6bfe2d6&id=4a5af69092&e=f0fe1afd2f|Garry Deverall's talk about the Voice referendum]] is now available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending May 20 = * ChurchCouncil met this week, and provisional minutes are [[CouncilMinutes20230515|available.]] * The next Home-brewed pub conversation about forming new communities of faith will be held on Sunday 21 May 2023 at 4pm at The Rogue Squire, Cnr Ferntree Gully & Jells Rd, Wheelers Hill. This regular gathering is for those interested or involved in starting contextual expressions of Christian community. We’re a peer group of learners about gathering people beyond the church and exploring faith with them. For more information contact Craig Mitchell [email protected] * The Seventeenth Meeting of the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania will commence at 10am on Saturday 18 Nov 2023 and conclude at 4pm on Tuesday 21 Nov 2023. The meeting will be held at Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill. It is time to consider nominating for membership at the 2023 Synod Meeting. Any confirmed member of the Uniting Church can nominate as a Synod member. = GWUC Headlines for week ending May 13 = * Synod is holding a [[attachment:230509eLMJIM_Net Zero Greenhouse Dropin.pdf|Zoom session on reaching net zero emissions]] Wednesday 31 May 2023, 6pm-7:30pm. = GWUC Headlines for week ending May 6 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Newsbeat-05-2023.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for May]] is now available. * PPE and the Victorian Council of Churches are co-sponsoring an evening of listening and conversation about The Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Voice Referendum on Tuesday evening 30 May at Glen Waverley Uniting Church, 7.30-9.00pm. The speaker will be Rev Dr Garry Deverell, Lecturer and Research Fellow in the School of Indigenous Studies, University of Divinity. [[https://ucappep.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e8f27b32523221ded6bfe2d6&id=1e8f34e4ad&e=f0fe1afd2f|More details here.]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending April 22 = * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20230417. = GWUC Headlines for week ending April 15 = * [[IndonesianFestivalPlanApr2023|Plans for the Indonesian Festival]] are coming together. Bookings are now open for the paid events. * Church Council meets Monday evening. Agenda items to DavidMorgan please. = GWUC Headlines for week ending April 8 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Newsbeat_April_WWW.pdf|April Newsbeat (Presbytery newsletter)]] is now available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending April 1 = * [[https://ac.actforpeace.org.au/index.php?action=social&chash=df877f3865752637daa540ea9cbc474f.1550&s=889708724406ec30f5aafd39393f269f|A new appeal by Act for Peace]] will support refugees in Kenya. * Professor Anne Pattel-Gray speaks about the [[https://ucappep.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e8f27b32523221ded6bfe2d6&id=5924608cb2&e=f0fe1afd2f|Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Voice referendum on Youtube]]. [[https://ucappep.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e8f27b32523221ded6bfe2d6&id=dceeec3392&e=f0fe1afd2f|Rev Dr Garry Deverell also speaks about the Statement and the referendum]]. Both Anne and Garry are faculty members of the University of Divinity. * The [[https://e.issuu.com/embed.html?d=202304cross_april_newflip&u=ucavictas|April edition of CrossLight]] is now available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending March 25 = * [[https://mailchi.mp/bed2e4cbd25b/news-and-upcoming-initiatives-to-spark-your-energy-renewable-of-course-15571524?e=bf5df5aef6|United Climate Action Network news]] is available. * The [[Survey2023|Survey]] requested by the last congregational meeting is now available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending March 18 = * Church Council met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20230313|provisional minutes]] are now available to the congregation. * Presbytery have provided some links to do with The Voice referendum. * Resources from the Official Yes Campaigns – [[https://yes23.com.au/ online course and materials]] and their booklet attached, and [[https://fromtheheart.com.au/education/#/|online course.]] * Kitchen Table Conversation: [[https://togetheryes.com.au/|Yes, Together.]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending March 11 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Newsbeat-03-2023.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for March]] is now available. * A [[attachment:EcoTaskHomePage/Net Zero Emissions for the Synod Discussion Paper.pdf|discussion paper on the Synod of VicTas achieving net zero carbon emissions]] has been released. * The final total for the Book Sale is $6552.27, a great result for all those who helped at all stages. Remaing books have been deliverd to [[ https://www.brotherhoodbooks.org.au/about-us|Brother hood books]] and children's books to [[https://123read2me.org.au/|123read2me]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending March 4 = * March is the month for our Welfare program at [[https://www.grilld.com.au/restaurants/victoria/melbourne/glen-waverley|Grill'd Local Matters.]] Put your tokens in our jar to maximise our funding. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 18 = * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20230220 * Monash City Council is [[https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/About-Us/News/Monash-first-to-deliver-soft-plastics-recycling-option-for-residents-following-suspension-of-RedCycle|accepting soft plastics for recycling]] at the Ferntree Gully Road depot. If you would like to be part of a scheme to collect soft plastics from the congregation and take to the depot, please contact DavidMorgan = GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 18 = * For those wishing to donate to the earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria, Act for Peace, the aid arm of the National Council of Churches in Australia, (Christmas Bowl) have now launched an emergency appeal at https://actforpeace.org.au/syria-turkiye-earthquake/ * The [[https://www.agr.org.au/feb-2023-newsletter?utm_campaign=b32ac956-850f-40b1-a015-8d763f773c6d&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=2260a6b7-91f4-4f8b-b904-75e2b6e646c9|Alliance for Gambling Reform newsletter]] is now available. * The [[https://issuu.com/ucavictas/docs/202302_crosslight_feb_flip|February Crosslight]] features a story about Kelly Skilton. * The CarefulKitchenCrew have prepared a checklist for UsingTheChurchKitchen = GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 11 = * Sarah Manase, Presbytery Communications Officer wrote: Our Newsbeat Newsletter goes out the 1st week of every month, so if you know any stories or workshops or testimonies that would be useful, I would appreciate them by the 24th of every month. <<BR>>It doesn't need to be long, whether it be 1 page or 1/2 a page or even just a paragraph and lots of good quality photos - this would be great! <<BR>>In the month of March our theme will be focusing on " Thankfulness". 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GWUC Headlines for week ending May 4
Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are available.
The Synod Social Justice Newsletter is now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 27
Monash Interfaith Group are running a Harmony Day Lunch Celebration on Saturday May 4. To join the GWUC contingent, please contact JanClear
GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 20
The Australian Religious Respose to Climate Change are asking us to sign a letter in support of Tanzanian Climate protestors.
Monash City Council have arranged an evening with Uncle Bart Willoughby on Wednesday, 29 May 2024, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. As a member of the Stolen Generation, Uncle Bart's music is incredibly moving and deeply rooted in personal and cultural heritage. Bookings essential at Trybooking.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 6
Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available here.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 30
The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change Multi-faith Gathering at St Paul's Cathedral on Tuesday 7 May at 9.45 am for a 10 am start has been postponed to September 14 to 24 2024, to follow GreenFaith International's timetable.
There is a new refugee resettlement program that allows local communities to sponsor the resettlement of refugees at lower cost than previously: CRISP: Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot - Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia. They are seeking to identify any members of congregations that might have a strong interest in supporting refugees and might have the capacity and interest in exploring the option. Contact MargaretFraser or DavidMorgan.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 16
CANA briefing on EPBC/Nature Positive laws
- Climate Action Network Australia is hosting a network wide briefing on the EPBC/Nature Positive Law reforms. This will be reliable, balanced material to inform submissions that are currently being invited. Thursday, 14th March, 11 am - 12 noon Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81528106808
- The presenters are Dr Megan Kessler (Humane Society International - Nature Campaigner) and Frances Medlock (Environmental Defenders Office Solicitor - Commonwealth and Government Liaison). Both Megan and Frances have been in the closed consultation sessions that the Department has been using to engage with stakeholders as part of the reforms process.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 9
The Presbytery Newsletter for March is now available, with several good stories about Glen Waverley.
Church Council met last week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20240307
GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 2
An invitation to join Chinese language Bible studies is at BibleStudiesChinese.
ChurchCouncil will meet Thursday next week. Items for consideration to [email protected]
- The 9:15 and 11am services will be replaced by a 10am service from now to Easter.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 10
Barth and the shadow of nothingness, Dr Daniel Sihombing
We want to congratulate Doctor Daniel Sihombing who successfully publicly (as is customary with a Phd from a Dutch University) defended his Doctoral Thesis before an international panel on Thursday 25 January on zoom. Daniel's dissertation is titled "Barth and the shadow of nothingness - a post Soeharto contextual reading and seeks to connect the theology of Karl Barth with political and theological thought and practice in contemporary Indonesia" and shows how Barth’s theology offers a doctrine that encourages resistance even into the present day. As the third proposition of the thesis says: 'A contextual reading on Barth’s doctrine of nothingness unleashes a comprehensive theological framework that resists conformism, rejects defeatist realism, and avoids over- optimism.’ We wish Daniel well and hope this significant academic work will continue to bear fruit in the future, both in the practice of ministry as well as in the international academic arena.Presbytery Newsletter for February is now available.
IanFerguson posted:
THE VOICE REFERENDUM A UNITING CHURCH REFLECTION. Rev Sharon Hollis, National President UCA, SUNDAY 3 MARCH 2024 AT 2.30PM. FREE EVENT AT: Church of All Nations, 180 Palmerston Street, Carlton. Or for a Zoom link, email:[email protected]
GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 27
There will be a Presbytery Special Service to induct our new Presbytery ministers, Jay Robinson, PM Team Leader and Robin Yang, PM Church Development next Wednesday 31 January at 7pm in Noble Park (1 Allan St, Noble Park). The service will include commissioning 2024 Standing Committee including incoming Standing Committee members. Zoom link
GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 13
FinanceReport202401 includes end of year financials.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 6
The performance of our solar panels has been updated for the year 2023.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 30
Donate to the Christmas Bowl through Glen Waverley Uniting Church here
GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 23
A year end report from the Alliance for Gambling Reform is available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 16
Synod e-news includes Christmas greeting from the Moderator and President.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 2
The Advent letter is now available.
The Presbytery Newsletter for December is now available.
Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20231127 (Wiki login required.)
Christmas Bowl information is available on the Outreach notice board or from OutreachSocialJustice.
Further updates on Gaza are also available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 25
The November edition of Frontier News is available.
Reports of Synod 2023 are now available, including a report featuring Heather Hon.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 11
The Presbytery Newsletter for November is now available.
Greenpeace as asking us to sign a petition to encourage Penny Wong to submit a strong case for climate action to the world’s highest court, so we can hold big polluters to account for the climate emergency and protect the human rights of our Pacific neighbours.
Climate Action Network have a related appeal here.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 4
An update from Act for Peace on Gaza is available.
The Uniting Climate Action Network news is available including a link to a Zoom Forum on Electrification Tuesday 21 November 7-8.30pm.
The Uniting World Gift Stall now has Christmas gifts available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 21
The Assembly have circulated a prayer for the morning after the referendum.
ChurchCouncil met this week, and provisional minutes are now available.
Act for Peace (Christmas Bowl) are appealing for funds for humanitarian aid to Gaza.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 14
The Presbytery Newsletter for October is now available, including an article on ChrisWaddell.
Church council will meet next Monday Oct 16, and the agenda is developing at CouncilAgenda20231016. Any matters for consideration should be sent to [email protected]
A statement from Ray Minniecon,an Anglican priest and an aboriginal elder.
Act for Peace have launched an appeal to support health clinics in Gaza run by the Near East Council of Churches Gaza (NECC)
Presbytery newsletter is available with multiple mentions of Glen Waverley.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 7
The Assembly have released a series of daily prayers leading up to the referendum.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 30
Attendance graphs have been updated.
Ox Roberts (Partnership/Fundraising manager at Nungalinya College in Darwin) and / or Ben van Gelderen (Principal) will be at GWUC Monday 16th from around 2-4pm for afternoon tea.
We are invited to a on line seminar about nuclear disarmament on Thursday 12 October.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 23
Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are now available.
Presbytery Newsletter for September is now available.
The words of RossMackinnon's song for Hoon's farewell at available.
ChurchCouncil met twice this week and provisional minutes for Monday and Tuesday are available.
Palm Information Events. MELBOURNE – SOUTH-EAST – 30 SEPT, 5.30PM-9.00PM at the Clayton Town Hall. Contact Sylvia Coombe ([email protected]) or Anthony Sofe (mailto:[email protected])
What makes these events important is that they are directed towards PASIFIKA people, recognizing the importance of their role in supporting/connecting with workers from their home communities. The occasions will provide an opportunity to find out more about the PALM Scheme, how it looks after the workers, and how best Pacific Diaspora may be involved in providing support. Each event is fully funded and will include a Pacific Meal with cultural entertainment contributions from PALM workers, and input from Australian Government personnel who run the program. To make the most of these one-off opportunities, please try and attend one of the events yourself and spread the spread the word around your Pacific community in each region, and encourage their attendance.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 16
- The Dementia Workshop mentioned below has been cancelled pending re-scheduling.
The collection of links to information sources about the referendum at VoiceInformation continues to grow. Suggestions are welcome.
The September newsletter of the Alliance for Gambling Reform is available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 9
The ARRCC public meeting about climate change for people of faith in Melbourne is next week. Next Thursday evening, we will gather to share hope and get behind a new faith-based campaign that will make sure our elected representatives hear our voices loud and clear.
- Wednesday September 13
- 7.30 to 9.00pm
- Stonnington Community Uniting Church
- 59 Burke Road, Malvern East
The collection of links to information sources about the referendum at VoiceInformation continues to grow. Suggestions welcome.
The Mt Waverley UC Social Justice and Mission in Society Committee is organising another of their Dementia Workshops at Mt Waverley UC (482 High Street Road (corner Stewart St.) Mt Waverley) on Friday September 15th at 1.30pm to 3.00pm. Dr Emily Rosenich is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Neuropsychology at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health at Monash University. Emily’s research, funded by the Alzheimer’s Association, investigates how our lifestyles and our genetics interact to drive memory/thinking loss and dementia. In addition to her scientific work, Emily is a passionate science communicator and advocate for women in science. Please advise Margery Kennett on 9807 4084 or [email protected] of your intention to attend. A gold coin donation would be appreciated.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 2
VoiceInformation is a collection of links to information sources about the referendum.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 26
Unpacking the Statement from the Heart. Exploring the Uluru Statement from the Heart with Rev Cannon Associate Professor Glenn Loughrey - Sunday 27 August at 3 pm (a Zoom Only Meeting) This is going to be a great chance for those who missed Glenn's excellent presentation in Murrumbeena church. Glenn is a Wiradjuri man. He is a leader at the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University in Canberra and the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne's Educator and Advocate for the Voice. He is the chairperson of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anglican Council, the vicar of St Oswald's in Glen Iris and artist in residence at St Paul's Anglican Cathedral in Melbourne. The meeting will be chaired by Rev Greg Crowe
Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20230821
GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 12
The Presbytery Newsletter for August is now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 05
Synod e-news and August crosslight are now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending July 29
The materials for HoonYou's DNA studies are at the bottom of InterCulturalMinistry
GWUC Headlines for week ending July 22
Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending July 08
The Presbytery Newsletter for July is now available, with a grateful note from RossMackinnon.
A webinar on the voice to parliament will be on Thursday 13 July at 7.30pm for an hour of listening, laughing and learning with your Church. The Working for Justice and Walking Together as First and Second Peoples Circles invite you into some deep dadirri listening around the Voice. Come and hear Palawa woman Alison Overeem, Advocate of the Walking Together Circle, Gamillaroi man and comedian Ben Moodie and Uncle Ray Minniecon, Aboriginal Pastor and a descendant of the Kabi Kabi nation and the Gurang Gurang nations join together and Yarn for Yes. For register click here.
A copy of Uniting Vic.Tas Winter Congregation Connect is now available, featuring information on Share Sunday on August 20, and how donated winter items help to ease hardship.
GWUC Headlines for week ending July 01
Church Council met this week, and Provisional minutes are available
A youtube recording of a recent information session on the constitutional referendum is now available from Murrumbeena UCA.
A report on ACT2, the consultation on the future of the UCA is available.
The Welfare Coordinator position description is now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending June 24
Some new explantory material on The Voice is now available from Synod.
GWUC Headlines for week ending June 17
The next Church Council meeting will be held on Monday 26 June. The [[http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CouncilAgenda20230626| agenda is developing. If you have items for inclusion, please email <councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au>
GWUC Headlines for week ending June 10
The June Presbytery Newsletter includes Glen Waverley's Indonesian Festival.
Letters from Monash City Council to residents and traders give some information about parking changes planned when the Bogong Ave parking station is closed during extentions.
June Crosslight is now available.
Garry Deverall's talk about the Voice referendum is now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending May 20
ChurchCouncil met this week, and provisional minutes are available.
The next Home-brewed pub conversation about forming new communities of faith will be held on Sunday 21 May 2023 at 4pm at The Rogue Squire, Cnr Ferntree Gully & Jells Rd, Wheelers Hill. This regular gathering is for those interested or involved in starting contextual expressions of Christian community. We’re a peer group of learners about gathering people beyond the church and exploring faith with them. For more information contact Craig Mitchell [email protected]
- The Seventeenth Meeting of the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania will commence at 10am on Saturday 18 Nov 2023 and conclude at 4pm on Tuesday 21 Nov 2023. The meeting will be held at Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill. It is time to consider nominating for membership at the 2023 Synod Meeting. Any confirmed member of the Uniting Church can nominate as a Synod member.
GWUC Headlines for week ending May 13
Synod is holding a Zoom session on reaching net zero emissions Wednesday 31 May 2023, 6pm-7:30pm.
GWUC Headlines for week ending May 6
The Presbytery Newsletter for May is now available.
PPE and the Victorian Council of Churches are co-sponsoring an evening of listening and conversation about The Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Voice Referendum on Tuesday evening 30 May at Glen Waverley Uniting Church, 7.30-9.00pm. The speaker will be Rev Dr Garry Deverell, Lecturer and Research Fellow in the School of Indigenous Studies, University of Divinity. More details here.
GWUC Headlines for week ending April 22
Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20230417.
GWUC Headlines for week ending April 15
Plans for the Indonesian Festival are coming together. Bookings are now open for the paid events.
Church Council meets Monday evening. Agenda items to DavidMorgan please.
GWUC Headlines for week ending April 8
The April Newsbeat (Presbytery newsletter) is now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending April 1
A new appeal by Act for Peace will support refugees in Kenya.
Professor Anne Pattel-Gray speaks about the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Voice referendum on Youtube. Rev Dr Garry Deverell also speaks about the Statement and the referendum. Both Anne and Garry are faculty members of the University of Divinity.
The April edition of CrossLight is now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending March 25
United Climate Action Network news is available.
The Survey requested by the last congregational meeting is now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending March 18
Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are now available to the congregation.
- Presbytery have provided some links to do with The Voice referendum.
Resources from the Official Yes Campaigns – https://yes23.com.au/ online course and materials and their booklet attached, and online course.
Kitchen Table Conversation: Yes, Together.
GWUC Headlines for week ending March 11
The Presbytery Newsletter for March is now available.
A discussion paper on the Synod of VicTas achieving net zero carbon emissions has been released.
The final total for the Book Sale is $6552.27, a great result for all those who helped at all stages. Remaing books have been deliverd to Brother hood books and children's books to 123read2me
GWUC Headlines for week ending March 4
March is the month for our Welfare program at Grill'd Local Matters. Put your tokens in our jar to maximise our funding.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 18
Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20230220
Monash City Council is accepting soft plastics for recycling at the Ferntree Gully Road depot. If you would like to be part of a scheme to collect soft plastics from the congregation and take to the depot, please contact DavidMorgan
GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 18
For those wishing to donate to the earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria, Act for Peace, the aid arm of the National Council of Churches in Australia, (Christmas Bowl) have now launched an emergency appeal at https://actforpeace.org.au/syria-turkiye-earthquake/
The Alliance for Gambling Reform newsletter is now available.
The February Crosslight features a story about Kelly Skilton.
The CarefulKitchenCrew have prepared a checklist for UsingTheChurchKitchen
GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 11
- Sarah Manase, Presbytery Communications Officer wrote:
Our Newsbeat Newsletter goes out the 1st week of every month, so if you know any stories or workshops or testimonies that would be useful, I would appreciate them by the 24th of every month.
It doesn't need to be long, whether it be 1 page or 1/2 a page or even just a paragraph and lots of good quality photos - this would be great!
In the month of March our theme will be focusing on " Thankfulness". If you have any people or know of a story that leads to this theme that would great. Or if not, anything is welcome.
A picture of the original Methodist Church in Waverley road is at HistoricalPictures. If you can identify any of the people, please tell DavidMorgan.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 4
The Presbytery Newsletter for February is now available, including articles about Kelly Skilton and Daniel Sihombing.
The stained glass display funded by the Marriott bequest is now on display. A photo with the artist's explanation is available.
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