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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 2 Dec 2017 =
 * '''Combined Service and Christmas Lunch – 3 December -''' A reminder that this Sunday we will share in a Combined Service at 10am. This will be followed by the Christmas lunch.
 * '''Christmas Morning Tea at The Hub – 7 December from 10am -''' Come and enjoy a special Christmas morning tea with family and friends at The Hub. All donations to help needy families in our community.
 * '''Volunteers Needed to Deliver Postcards for Advent Services – 10 December -''' Please see the sign-up sheet on the table in the foyer if you can help to deliver Advent Services postcards to houses in the area around the church in the week following Sunday 10 December. Enquiries: Peter Anderson – 0411 123 253.
 * '''Empty Christmas Tree – Closing Tuesday 12 December -''' You are invited to bring along a small (non-returnable) decoration to add to our empty Christmas tree, as well as a gift for under the tree. Gifts will be distributed to some in our community (through Welfare) and also to Broadmeadows. Please do not wrap your gifts. Gifts need to be delivered by Tuesday 12 December as they will be taken for sorting on Wednesday 13 December so they can be distributed before Christmas.
 * '''NewView Deadline – Friday 15 December -''' Our theme for the last 2017 issue is “Reconsidering our faith through the Christmas Story”. See the monthly bulletin for detail about the theme. We welcome your stories, poems, book reviews, reports of recent GWUC community activities, letters and photos relating to our theme or more generally to our shared faith journey. Submissions to Robin Pope at [email protected] or handed in to the Church Office no later than Friday December 15.		 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 to see those details. [[#WikiAccess|For access information click here.]])
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 25 Nov 2017 =
 * '''Night of Trivia Fun – Saturday 25 November at 7pm -''' Join us for a fun night, fundraising for church projects while enjoying trivia. We will begin with a kids round. BYO nibbles. Tea and coffee will be provided. All are welcome. $10 for adults. Kids free!
 * '''BBQ Outreach Forum – Sunday 26 November at 12noon -''' Jessica Morthorpe, founder and director of Five Leaf Eco-Awards, will speak about her work and vision as we enjoy lunch. Please RSVP on the sheet outside the office. $5 to cover the cost of lunch is payable on the day.
 * '''Children’s Christmas Photos – Monday 27, Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 November -''' Come along to The Hub from 10am till 12noon, bring your children or grandchildren, on Monday 27, Tuesday 28 or Wednesday 29 November. Children can dress up in nativity costumes and have their photo taken. Dress ups will be available to use.
 * '''Remembrance Service – Tuesday 28 November at 8pm -''' All are welcome to the Remembrance Service to be held on Tuesday 28 November at 8pm. The service includes a time of reflection and remembering loved ones who have passed away. Following the service supper will be served.
 * '''Adult Group Spit Roast – Friday 1 December at 6pm -''' On Friday 1 December Adult Group will be having their Christmas break-up, a Spit Roast at $25 per person in the Church Hall at 6pm. Everyone is welcome. RSVP to Margaret Lemke on 9560 8710.
 * '''Church Christmas Lunch – Sunday 3 December at 12noon -''' Forms need to be filled in and given to Laurel and John Muir, Judith and Warren Greenwood, TODAY (26/11). Forms are in the November monthly bulletin and on the office counter.		 ## Note to editors: please use the following template for links to Newsbeat, to ensure that readers are taken to the correct page.
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## SUNDAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK! (John 20:1)
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 18 Nov 2017 =
 * '''Frontier Services Retiring Offering - Sunday 19 November -''' There will be a retiring offering at our services the Sunday to support the ministry of Frontier Services in remote Australia. There will also be a special morning tea to thank you for donating, and a chance to make a small contribution if you are not able to contribute to the retiring offering.
 * '''Night of Trivia Fun – Saturday 25 November at 7pm - '''Join us for a fun night, fundraising for church projects while enjoying trivia. We will begin with a kids round. BYO nibbles. Tea and coffee will be provided. All are welcome. $10 for adults. Kids free!
 * '''BBQ Outreach Forum – Sunday 26 November at 12noon -''' Jessica Morthorpe, founder and director of Five Leaf Eco-Awards, will speak about her work and vision as we enjoy lunch. Please RSVP on the sheet outside the office. $5 to cover the cost of lunch is payable on the day.
 * '''Billeting Needed – Thursday 23 November to Sunday 26 November -''' The Church Council have been trying to build a relationship with a church in Indonesia called "Riedel" Congregation in Manado, Northern Sulawesi, Indonesia. To cement our relationship 7 members including the senior minister are visiting our congregation from Thursday 23 Nov to Monday morning 27 Nov. This is Lucky's home church. They will stay with us 4 nights. We are trying to billet the 7 with members of our church congregation. Please express interest to Neil Peters.		 = GWUC Headlines for week ending November 16 =
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Newsbeat-November-2024-printer-friendly_compressed.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for November]] is now available.
 * Port Phillip East Presbytery is delighted to invite people to the Ordination Service of DanielSihombing in Caulfield Indonesian Uniting Church on Sunday 1 December at 2pm. Daniel has been active in the UCA for a number of years and has served in supply ministry at Monash UC, Korean Church of Melbourne and Caulfield Indonesian UC as well as leadership roles at Glen Waverley UC. Daniel has accepted the call to the Pilgrim College – Faculty Position – Systematic Theology placement, to start on 1 January 2025. If anyone wants to join us with this special occasion, please register via the [[https://events.humanitix.com/invitation-to-daniel-sihombing-s-ordination-service|link by 26 November.]]
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Newsbeat-November-2024.pdf| November issue of Newsbeat]] has a report on our fete.
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 Nov 2017 =
The link at the end of this item contains a pastoral statement regarding the same gender marriage postal survey, the results of which are expected next week. The statement asks people to contact their presbytery or synod if in need of support. https://crosslight.org.au/2017/11/10/australian-marriage-law-postal-survey/		 = GWUC Headlines for week ending November 9 =
 * ChurchCouncil meets next week, and additions to the [[CouncilAgenda20241114|Agenda]] are being sought.
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 * '''Today – Sunday 12 November at 9.15am -''' Beeac Uniting Church and Glen Waverley Uniting Church are celebrating 10 years of Direct Telecasting of Worship on Sunday 12 November, led by Rev Neil Peters at Beeac. Rev Greg Fry and Rev Jen Pretty (who initiated this ground-breaking technology with the GWUC IT Team) will be in Beeac. Rev Ineke Gyles will lead the activities at Glen Waverley and then will stay to join in a special morning tea.
 * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 14 November -''' There will be a meeting of the Congregation on Tuesday November 14 at 8pm in the Worship Centre. The main item on the agenda will be consideration of the budget for 2018 but there will also be important reports relevant to the many exciting activities that take place within our congregation.<<BR>>Please note this date in your diary now. The agenda for this meeting is available at:-http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20171114 or from the Steward’s table.
 * '''With Love to the World -''' The new copies of With Love to the World are available for collection in the letter rack. Please make sure you collect your copy.
 * '''Billeting needed -''' The church council have been trying to build a relationship with a church in Indonesia called "Riedel" Congregation in Manado, Northern Sulawesi, Indonesia. To cement our relationship 7 members including the senior minister are visiting our congregation from Thursday 23rd Nov to Monday morning 27th Nov. This is Lucky's home church. So they will stay with us 4 nights. We are trying to billet the 7 with members of our church congregation. Please express interest to Neil Peters.
 * '''Cleaning and Lawn Mowing Rosters 2018 -''' Church cleaning and lawn mowing is done each week by volunteers. Four teams of 2 people each clean a part of the complex each week, taking no more than 2 hours. Please consider if you could give a couple of hours Friday evening / Saturday morning, 4 or 5 times a year in 2018 to help keep our church tidy. Please sign up on the list on the office counter if you can help. We will assume current volunteers are able to help again unless they have advised or please note otherwise on the list. Any queries to Herb Fleming 0407 516 827 or [email protected]		 = GWUC Headlines for week ending October 19 =
 * The Fete is this Saturday
 * Uniting World have released their [[https://donate.unitingworld.org.au/everythingincommon|Everything in Common Gift Catalogue for 2024.]]
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 Nov 2017 =
 * '''Sunday 5 November -''' Club 2017 will meet for lunch after the 11am service today.
 * '''Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes – Thursday 9 November -''' A reminder that the final day for dropping off filled shoeboxes at the Church Office is Thursday 9 November. The shoeboxes will be delivered to the warehouse Friday morning for delivery to the children in time for Christmas. Enquiries: Kimberly Easton 0410 708 824.
 * '''Two-way worship with Beeac – Sunday 12 November at 9.15am -''' Beeac Uniting Church and Glen Waverley Uniting Church are celebrating 10 years of Direct Telecasting of Worship on Sunday 12 November, led by Rev Neil Peters at Beeac. Rev Greg Fry and Rev Jen Pretty (who initiated this ground-breaking technology with the GWUC IT Team) will be in Beeac. Rev Ineke Gyles will lead the activities at Glen Waverley and then will stay to join in a special morning tea.
 * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 14 November - '''There will be a meeting of the Congregation on Tuesday November 14 at 8pm in the Worship Centre. The main item on the agenda will be consideration of the budget for 2018 but there will also be important reports relevant to the many exciting activities that take place within our congregation. Please note this date in your diary now. The agenda for this meeting is available at CongMeetingAgenda20171114.
 * '''With Love to the World -''' The new copies of With Love to the World are available for collection in the letter rack. Please make sure you collect your copy.		 = GWUC Headlines for week ending October 12 =
 * Church Council met this week and [[CouncilMinutes20241010|Provisional minutes are available.]]
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Newsbeat-October-2024.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for October]] is now available (including an ad for our fete!).
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 28 Oct 2017 =
 * '''Worship Sunday 29 October - '''Rev Neil Peters has this Sunday off and is pleased that Di Paterson is able to lead worship this Sunday.
 * '''West Papuan Dinner/Entertainment – Saturday 4 November at 5.45pm - '''All are invited to a West Papuan Dinner at St Luke’s Uniting Church (94 Essex Road, Mt Waverley) on Saturday 4 November from 5.45pm. Cost: $30 / $15 includes dinner and entertainment. For more details please see the outside notice board.
 * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 14 November - '''There will be a meeting of the Congregation on Tuesday November 14 at 8pm in the Worship Centre. The main item on the agenda will be consideration of the budget for 2018 but there will also be important reports relevant to the many exciting activities that take place within our congregation.<<BR>>Please note this date in your diary now. A full agenda will be available soon.
 * '''With Love to the World - '''The new copies of With Love to the World are available for collection in the letter rack. Please make sure you collect your copy.		 = GWUC Headlines for week ending September 28 =
 * Act for peace (Christmas Bowl) are having [[https://ac.actforpeace.org.au/index.php?action=social&chash=43feaeeecd7b2fe2ae2e26d917b6477d.2668&s=889708724406ec30f5aafd39393f269f| a giving day on Wenesday October 2]] when all donations will be matched
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 Oct 2017 =
 * Some information for wireless IT users about the current vulnerability issues is available at WiFiWarning
 * '''Combined Worship – Sunday 22 October at 10am''' - Please join us for Combined Worship at 10am on Sunday and stay around to share in a cup of tea afterwards.
 * '''Seniors Morning Tea at The Hub – Thursday 26 October from 10am''' - Support research into Motor Neurone Disease at our Seniors’ Morning Tea at The Hub on Thursday 26 October at 10am. Come along and enjoy a cuppa and delicious morning tea with family and friends. Please add your name to the list on the shelf outside the office if you are coming.
 * '''Adult Group – Friday 3 November at 8pm''' - You are invited to an evening with Lynn Peters in the Chapel at 8pm. All are welcome.
 * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 14 November''' - There will be a meeting of the Congregation on Tuesday November 14 at 8pm in the Worship Centre. The main item on the agenda will be consideration of the budget for 2018 but there will also be important reports relevant to the many exciting activities that take place within our congregation. Please note this date in your diary now. A full agenda will be available soon.		 = GWUC Headlines for week ending September 14 =
 * The Australian Religeous Response to Climate change are having a [[https://www.arrcc.org.au/melbourne_faiths_4_climate_justice_event|Flagship event]] next Tuesday. <<BR>> WHEN: September 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11am <<BR>> WHERE: St Paul's Cathedral, Flinders St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
 * Provisional minutes from the Council meeting are available at CouncilMinutes20240912
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 Oct 2017 =
 * '''Ping-Pong-a-Thon''' – Friday 13 to Saturday 14 October This year the Ping-Pong-a-Thon for social justice is being held at High Street Road Uniting Church from Friday 13 October to Saturday 14 October. Further information is available on the outside noticeboards or at www.pingpongathon.com		 = GWUC Headlines for week ending September 7 =
 * The [[attachment:Newsbeat-September-2024.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for September]] is now available.
 * Church Council meets next Thursday. The agenda is devloping at CouncilAgenda20240912.
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 * Sunday 15 October – 8am, 9.15am and 11am At our morning services we welcome Janinne Jackson, Executive Director of Frontier Services, who will share in worship with us. = GWUC Headlines for week ending August 31 =
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 * '''Celebrating Seniors – Sunday 15 October at 2.30pm''' 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. = GWUC Headlines for week ending August 24 =
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 * '''Craft and Gift Stall for the Fete''' – Assistance Required –Monday 16 October Items for the craft and gift stall will be priced and wrapped on Monday 16 October (12.30pm – 2pm) in the church hall. If you have any items for this stall you can bring them along at this time or leave them in the Church Office, clearly marked. = GWUC Headlines for week ending August 17 =
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 * '''Planned Giving Envelopes''' The new sets of envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours. = GWUC Headlines for week ending August 10 =
 * The [[attachment:NewsbeatAug2024.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for August]] is now available.
 * Church Council met this week. [[CouncilMinutes20240808|Provisional minutes are here.]]
 * [[attachment:CouncilAgenda20240808/Worship_Time_Review_Report.pdf|The report of the worship time review group]] was adopted.
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 * '''Church Fete – 21 October''' Please see the weekly and monthly bulletins for information on how to be involved. = GWUC Headlines for week ending July 13 =
 * The 5pm service has a new name and [[attachment:MinistryTeamReport202407/GWUC FEAST Flyer.pdf|program.]]
 * [[CouncilMinutes20240711|Provisional Council Minutes]] from this week are available.
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 Oct 2017 =
 * '''Uniting Church in Australia: ‘A People of God on the Way’'''
  * Public forum: Sunday 15 October, from 3:00pm at the CTM Parkville, includes shared afternoon tea beforehand.
  * Dr Deidre Palmer, President-Elect of the national Assembly, will explore the current and future shape of the Uniting Church.
  * Rev Dr Geoff Thompson, established theologian of the Uniting Church, will address the Basis of Union as our continuing theological compass.
  * Join these two national leaders for an afternoon forum to explore where the Uniting Church is heading, and how will we find our way together.
  * FREE forum but please RSVP online for catering purposes: https://ucavt.goregister.com.au/peopleofgod2017
  * If you have any queries please contact us at the CTM via [email protected] < mailto:[email protected]> or phone 9340-8800.		 = GWUC Headlines for week ending July 6 =
 * Church Council will meet next Thursday. [[CouncilAgenda20240711|The agenda is developing here.]]
 * During July, our pancake breakfast program is one of three charities being supported by the Grill'd hamburger store in Kingsway. Eating there and putting your tokens in our jar can increase the amount of support. See https://grilld.com.au/local-matters
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 * '''Newsletter from Synod''' available [[http://communications.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/r/ED974ED8D8BCD4AB2540EF23F30FEDED/3F48BF59982C9E9A1A01488700E2614F|here.]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending June 15 =
 * [[attachment:NewsbeatJune2024.pdf|The June 2024 edition of Newsbeat, our Presbytery magazine]] is now available. This issue is jam-packed with lots of fantastic interviews following our Ministry Milestones service, a special interview with Rev BillMorgan for his 80th anniversary of Ordination, and a chat with Alison Campbell Rate about modern challenges facing music ministry.
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 * '''CommunityPlanter:''' Faith Formation & Inter Cultural Ministry Part-time Position. We are delighted to announce that Dietrich Cheung has accepted the role of Community Planter at Glen Waverley Uniting Church. Dietrich will commence duties on Wednesday 22 November, 2017. For more details please see the weekly bulletin. = GWUC Headlines for week ending June 8 =
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 * '''Craft and Gift Stall for the Fete – Assistance Required''' – Monday 9 & Monday 16 October. Items for the craft and gift stall will be priced and wrapped on Monday 9 October (11am to 12noon) and Monday 16 October (12.30pm – 2pm) in the church hall. If you have any items for this stall you can bring them along at this time or leave them in the Church Office, clearly marked.  * An introductory online Unit for anyone who wants to know more about the New Testament is available in July. For further information click the [[https://events.humanitix.com/exploring-the-new-testament|link here.]]
 * ChurchCouncil met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20240606|Provisional Minutes]] are available. Decisions include:
  * To continue with 10am worship during July and August while a task group of IanFerguson, VidaFoo, AlisonClarkson and LorraineChee review service times,consulting with the congregation and bringing a recommendation to the August CC meeting as to whether to return to 9:15 and 11:00 am services or continue with a single 10:00 am service.
  * To move meetings to the second Thuursday of each month, to enable more timely presentation of "End of month" financial and staffing information.
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 * '''Ping-Pong-a-Thon''' – Friday 13 to Saturday 14 October. This year the Ping-Pong-a-Thon for social justice is being held at High Street Road Uniting Church from Friday 13 October to Saturday 14 October. Further information is available on the outside noticeboards or at www.pingpongathon.com = GWUC Headlines for week ending June 1 =
 * [[https://act2uca.com/report/gift-of-the-spirit/|ACT2, the report on the future of the UCA]] has been released.
 * Church Council will meet next Thursday June 6. The agenda is developing at CouncilAgenda20240606
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 * '''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. If you require transport please contact the Office by Thursday 12 October. = 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.
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 * '''Planned Giving Envelopes.''' The new sets of envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours.
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 * '''Fete - Leaflet Delivery.''' If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the fete, please collect your leaflets from the table in the foyer. The leaflets need to be delivered by Sunday 15 October.

 * '''Church Fete -21 October.''' Please see the weekly and monthly bulletins for information on how to be involved.

= 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.

= 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.

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  • The Presbytery Newsletter for November is now available.

  • Port Phillip East Presbytery is delighted to invite people to the Ordination Service of DanielSihombing in Caulfield Indonesian Uniting Church on Sunday 1 December at 2pm. Daniel has been active in the UCA for a number of years and has served in supply ministry at Monash UC, Korean Church of Melbourne and Caulfield Indonesian UC as well as leadership roles at Glen Waverley UC. Daniel has accepted the call to the Pilgrim College – Faculty Position – Systematic Theology placement, to start on 1 January 2025. If anyone wants to join us with this special occasion, please register via the link by 26 November.

  • The November issue of Newsbeat has a report on our fete.

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  • The Australian Religeous Response to Climate change are having a Flagship event next Tuesday.
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    WHERE: St Paul's Cathedral, Flinders St, Melbourne, VIC 3000

  • Provisional minutes from the Council meeting are available at CouncilMinutes20240912

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  • The June 2024 edition of Newsbeat, our Presbytery magazine is now available. This issue is jam-packed with lots of fantastic interviews following our Ministry Milestones service, a special interview with Rev BillMorgan for his 80th anniversary of Ordination, and a chat with Alison Campbell Rate about modern challenges facing music ministry.

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  • An introductory online Unit for anyone who wants to know more about the New Testament is available in July. For further information click the link here.

  • ChurchCouncil met this week, and Provisional Minutes are available. Decisions include:

    • To continue with 10am worship during July and August while a task group of IanFerguson, VidaFoo, AlisonClarkson and LorraineChee review service times,consulting with the congregation and bringing a recommendation to the August CC meeting as to whether to return to 9:15 and 11:00 am services or continue with a single 10:00 am service.

    • To move meetings to the second Thuursday of each month, to enable more timely presentation of "End of month" financial and staffing information.

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