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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 9 June 2018 =
 * The Uniting Church has opted into the National redress scheme for victims of child sexual abuse. See [[attachment:180604_UCA_redress_opt-in.png| the press announcement.]]
 * The [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/ViewEmail/r/8EE2E8FE56C73AD72540EF23F30FEDED/01294EC652D1ABDBA7F290B8E8FDC6A0|Synod e-Newsletter]] is available here.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 2 June 2018 =
 * A new [[http://www.ucappep.org/newsbeat/|Presbytery newsletter]] is available.
 * '''Church Council''' met this week and minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20180530
 * '''Sunday 3 June – Club 2018 - '''Club 2018 will meet after the 11am Service today. All are welcome. Please bring a plate to share.
 * '''Next Week – Sunday 10 June – Material Aid Offering - '''The Material Aid Offering for June will be for RSPCA. For more information please see the notice in the June Monthly Bulletin.
 * '''UCAF – Tuesday 5 June at 10am - '''UCAF members will meet in the fellowship area for morning tea at 10am. At 10.30am we will meet in Room 1. Our Pastoral Care Worker, Di Paterson, will be our speaker. All are welcome. Goods brought will be for our Welfare Committee.
 * '''Men’s Fellowship – Tuesday 5 June at 2pm - '''Chris Douglas, Chaplain at Glen Waverley High School, will be our speaker this week. All are welcome to join us in Room 1 at 2pm.
 * '''NewView Contributions – Friday 15 June - '''Contributions for the next NewView are due by Friday 15 June. Please see the notice in the monthly bulletin to see how you might contribute.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 26 May 2018 =
 * '''Sunday 27 May – Christian Unity Ecumenical Celebration - '''As part of the Christian Unity Ecumenical Celebration we welcome visitors from other local churches to our 11am service today. Please make them welcome.
 * '''Sunday 27 May – Wildlife Warriors Fundraiser - '''Today Elizabeth Hon will be conducting a simple fundraiser for Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors. If you would like to support her venture please have a guess at how many lollies are in the jar. Just 50c a guess and the winner gets the jar!
 * '''Adult Group – Friday 1 June at 8pm''' - Join us for Adult Group on Friday 1 June at 8pm in the Fellowship Area. Come and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, light supper and fellowship. All are welcome.
 * '''Mindfulness Meditation – Tuesday afternoons at 2pm and 3pm - '''Psalm 131: I have Stilled and Quieted My Soul<<BR>>Due the number interested in Mindfulness Meditation, two sessions will now run on Tuesday afternoons. The first will be from 2pm to 2.45pm, and the second from 3pm to 3.45pm. If you would like more information please contact Susan Karoly on 0433 692 862.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 19 May 2018 =
 * '''Sunday 20th – Munch with a Bunch Lunch -''' For those who have booked, please remember to come along to the Munch with a Bunch Lunch after the 11am Service.
 * '''Sunday 20th – Monash Chorale Concert -''' Monash Chorale are presenting the Haydn Great Organ Mass and the Schubert Mass in G at 2.30pm today at Holy Saviour Catholic Church in Highbury Road, Vermont South. All are welcome to attend.
 * '''Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea at The Hub – Thursday 24 May – 10am to 12noon -''' Come along, bring your family and friends, enjoy morning tea together and support the Cancer Council. All donations to Cancer Council Victoria. All welcome.
 * '''Mindfulness Meditation – Tuesday afternoons from 3pm - '''Psalm 131: I have Stilled and Quieted My Soul<<BR>>Our wandering minds can miss a lot. The richness of experience, the exquisite beauty of the universe, the need of someone in pain, even the voice of God can get lost in the noise of our unfocused thoughts. Over the next few weeks you are invited to join Susan Karoly as she offers you the space to discover how to still and quiet your soul.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 12 May 2018 =
 * The [[http://communications.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/r/6AFE3F4FBE6B65422540EF23F30FEDED/3D99793BEAB0D218FCACEB58A033025D|May newsletter from Synod]] is now available, including a call for volunteers to help at Assembly in July.
 * '''Sunday 13 May – Mothers’ Day - '''Sunday 13 May is Mothers’ Day and there will be a special Mothers’ Day focus at the 9.15am and 11am services. There will be a very special celebratory morning tea at the usual time this morning. All are welcome.
 * '''Sunday May 13 – Material Aid Offering - '''Material Aid Offering for May will be for the Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Team. Donations could include non-perishables such as breakfast cereals, long-life milk, canned fruit, soups, noodle meals, tea, coffee, Milo, biscuits and toiletries such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap and washing powder.
 * '''Mindfulness Meditation – Tuesday afternoons from 3pm - '''Psalm 131: I have Stilled and Quieted My Soul<<BR>>Our wandering minds can miss a lot. The richness of experience, the exquisite beauty of the universe, the need of someone in pain, even the voice of God can get lost in the noise of our unfocused thoughts. Over the next few weeks you are invited to join Susan Karoly as she offers you the space to discover how to still and quiet your soul.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 5 May 2018 =
 * [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Newsbeat-May-2018-1.pdf|The latest issue of the Presbytery newletter]] is available
 * '''Club 2018 – Sunday 6 May '''– Club 2018 will meet for lunch after the 11am service.
 * '''Next Sunday 13 May''' - Mothers Day focus at 9.15am and 11am services with a special morning tea – all are welcome<<BR>>Material Aid Offering will be collecting groceries for GWUC welfare – see bulletin for details
 * '''Volunteer opportunities:''' - Glenallen Working Bee Saturday 12 May <<BR>>Ongoing opportunities within the Church for Sound operators and Wedding or Funeral support – please see Monthly Bulletin for details

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 28 Apr 2018 =
 * '''UCAF Luncheon – Tuesday 1 May at 10.30am - '''All are invited to the UCAF luncheon on 1 May where Shirley and David Williams are guests and will share their new presentation of Overture to the Outback. For tickets and more information please contact the Church Office.
 * '''Men’s Fellowship – Thursday 3 May at 2pm -''' Please note that Men’s Fellowship will meet on Thursday for an outing to the Steam Museum – see details in Bulletin
 * '''Volunteer opportunities: - '''Glenallen Working Bee Saturday 12 May<<BR>> Ongoing opportunities for Sound operators and Wedding or Funeral support – please see Bulletin Insert

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 14 Apr 2018 =
 * '''Leisure Time AGM – Monday 16 April at 2.30pm - '''A reminder that the Congregation and Volunteers are invited to attend the Leisure Time Annual General Meeting which starts at 2.30pm in Room 1. Afternoon tea will follow the meeting. Meeting papers can be collected from the Stewards Table.
 * '''Seniors Service – Sunday 22 April at 2.30pm - '''All are welcome to attend the Seniors Service on Sunday 22 April where we will be ‘Remembering the Anzacs’. Afternoon tea will be served after the service. If you require transport, please contact the Church Office on 9560 3580 by Wednesday 19 April.
 * '''Walk-a-thon – Saturday 28 April - '''A reminder about Neil’s walk-a-thon to support Chaplaincy at Glen Waverley Secondary College along with the breakfast program and SIR in primary schools. See more information on the boards in the church foyer.
 * '''UCAF Luncheon – Tuesday 1 May at 10.30am -''' All are invited to the UCAF luncheon on 1 May where Shirley and David Williams are guests and will share their new presentation of Overture to the Outback. For tickets and more information please contact the Church Office.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 6 Apr 2018 =
 * '''The Presbyery newsletter''' [[http://www.ucappep.org/newsbeat/|Newsbeat]] has a new issue.
 * [[http://communications.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/r/003FED96613B18AE2540EF23F30FEDED/395ECA6BADCAB6E027D1E72AD0FD8334|The Synod newsletter]] is available. It contains notices about a number of events that may be of interest.
 * '''Material Aid Offering – Share the Dignity – This Sunday April 8 - '''There are over 85,000 women that will need help this year. Due to homelessness, poverty or escaping domestic violence, women in crisis are forced to use makeshift sanitary items. Share the dignity provides free sanitary items to everyone in need affording them the dignity that many of us take for granted. Your generous donations of sanitary items will make a real difference to women in need.
 * '''Light Lunch – Sunday 8 April - '''A light lunch will be held after the 11am service this Sunday, 8 April. All are welcome.
 * '''COP Applications - '''Applications for grants from the Glen Waverley Uniting Church fete proceeds opened on March 26 and will close on April 27. Details regarding the application process and form are available on the wiki under Community Outreach Projects 2018.
 * '''Important Asylum Seekers Support - '''Outer Eastern Asylum Seeker Support Network (OEASSN) has been invited to operate the Mt Waverley Lions Club Opportunity Shop for two weeks in May to raise funds for our support of asylum seekers. We are seeking donations of goods, and volunteers to staff the shop. Please add your name to the volunteer list on the Office Counter as a matter or urgency. For more information contact Heather Wilkins.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 31 Mar 2018 =
 * The latest [[attachment:NewView/201803.pdf|Newview]] on "Separation" is available.
 * '''Combined Easter Sunday Service - '''A reminder that today there is a 10am combined service for Easter Sunday
 * '''Free Easter Family Fun Event for the community - '''Sunday 3 April from 3-5pm – children’s Easter crafts and activities on the church lawn area
 * '''Daylight Saving ends - '''A reminder that daylight saving ends 2am on Sunday – turn your clocks back an hour
 * '''Asylum Seekers support - '''Outer Eastern Asylum Seeker Support Network (OEASSN) has been invited to operate the Mt Waverley Lions Club Opportunity Shop for two weeks in May to raise funds for our support of asylum seekers. We are seeking donations of goods, and volunteers to staff the shop. See April Monthly Bulletin for more details.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 Mar 2018 =
 * '''Holy Week Services - '''Holy Week Services for this year will be on at the following times. You might like to put these dates in your diary.
  * Monday 26, Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 – 7.30pm.
  * Thursday 29 – 8pm.
  * Good Friday 30 – 9.15am.
  * Easter Sunday – 10am.
 * '''Hot Cross Buns – 30 March at 10.30am - '''Following the 9.15am Good Friday Service, Hot Cross Buns and a cuppa will be available in the hall. Please bring a packet of hot cross buns to share. Everyone is welcome.
 * '''Way of the Cross – 30 March at 11am - '''All are welcome to join the Waverley District Inter-Church ‘Way of the Cross’ ecumenical event at Central Reserve, Glen Waverley (cnr Springvale and Waverley Roads).

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 17 Mar 2018 =
 * '''Sunday 18 March - 5.30pm Worship -''' At the 5.30pm service this week Celebrate Messiah are coming to share and helping us to reflect on the last supper, the Passover. This is an interactive presentation involving all the senses and a speaker will explain ancient and modern Jewish customs. All are welcome to attend. For more information see the weekly bulletin.
 * '''Delivery of Postcards for Easter Services - Volunteers Needed - '''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 25 March. Enquiries: Peter Anderson - 0411 123 253
 * '''Hot Cross Bun Morning Tea at The Hub – Thursday 22 March at 10am - '''Come along and enjoy hot cross buns, a cuppa and fellowship. Donations will be accepted for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. All welcome.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 10 Mar 2018 =
 * The Presbytery is running a consultation on "Cultivating a New Future". Documents are being collected at CultivatingANewFuture.
 * [[http://communications.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/r/EFBCBCA941E364B72540EF23F30FEDED/B0BC9E107C195CB6419C69E1CEBE89F9|The Synod newsletter for March]] is now available.
 * '''Material Aid Offering – Today – Sunday 11 March - '''For this month’s material aid offering we will be collecting muesli bars and “Up & go” for the Glen Waverley Secondary College Wellbeing department.
 * '''Easter Letter Available Today – Sunday 11 March - '''The Easter letter is now available for collection from the table in the foyer. If you do not get emails, please collect your letter now.
 * '''Next NewView – Contributions due Friday 16 March - '''The next theme for NewView will focus on separation. See the Monthly Bulletin for details. Your contributions on will be welcomed at [email protected] until Friday March 16.
 * '''5.30pm Worship – Next Sunday 18 March - '''At the 5.30pm service next week Celebrate Messiah are coming to share and helping us to reflect on the last supper, the Passover. This is an interactive presentation involving all the senses and a speaker will explain ancient and modern Jewish customs. All are welcome to attend. For more information see the weekly bulletin.
 * A [[http://mailchi.mp/5d48922795e3/uniting-agewell-congregations-communications-plan-2512745?e=5e4e4ce73b|newsletter from Uniting AgeWell]] is available.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 Mar 2018 =
 * The March edition of the '''Presbytery newsletter''' is now available at [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Newsbeat-March-2018.pdf|Newsbeat-March-2018]], or you can visit the PresbyteryPage.
 * '''Combined Worship Sunday March 4 at 10am -''' A reminder that today there will be a combined worship service at 10am.
 * '''Meeting of the Congregation - '''A meeting of the congregation will be held Sunday 4 March at 11.30am after Combined Worship at 10am. Lunch will follow the meeting. At this meeting, there will be reports concerning some of the activities of our congregation, as well as presentation of last year’s financial results and nomination of a committee to select this year’s Congregational Outreach Projects. A draft agenda is at:- http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20180304. Please plan to attend if possible.

 * '''Material Aid Offering – Sunday 11 March -''' For this month’s material aid offering we will be collecting muesli bars and “Up & go” for the Glen Waverley Secondary College Wellbeing department. Please see the monthly bulletin for more details.
 * '''Next NewView -''' The next theme for NewView will focus on separation. See the Monthly Bulletin for details. Your contributions on will be welcomed at until Friday March 16.
 * '''COP Committee 2018 -''' Outreach is seeking interested members of the congregation to serve on this year's COP committee. They will be responsible for managing the process of allocating the funds for this year's fete. The work of the committee is supported by both the Outreach Committee and Church Council.
  . If anyone in the congregation is interested, please contact the outreach convenor, Amy Spark.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 Feb 2018 =
 * '''The Lenten Booklet''' that NeilPeters has recommended to the congregation is now on the wiki at LentQuestions
 * '''Chinese New Year Festival in Kingsway – Today – Sunday 25 February - '''Please join us for the Chinese New Year Festival which will be held in Kingsway today. Our team will be meeting and greeting people and helping children with craft activities. Join us for this fun and exciting intercultural outreach.
 * '''World Day of Prayer – Friday 2 March at 10.30am - '''The World Day of Prayer service is being held at Glen Waverley Anglican Church (800 Waverley Road) on Friday 2 March at 10.30am. All are invited to join.
 * '''Book Sale – Saturday 3 March from 8.30am to 1pm - '''We need your support to ensure the success of this event. Donated books may be left at the church any time this week (or call Sue to arrange pickup). For more information on how you can help, please see the weekly bulletin.
 * '''Meeting of the Congregation - Sunday 4 March at 11.30am - '''A meeting of the congregation will be held next Sunday 4 March at 11.30am after Combined Worship at 10am. Lunch will follow the meeting. At this meeting, there will be reports concerning some of the activities of our congregation, as well as presentation of last year’s financial results and nomination of a committee to select this year’s Congregational Outreach Projects. A draft agenda is at:- http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20180304. Please plan to attend if possible.
 * '''Planned Giving Letters - '''These are available from the table in the foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 17 Feb 2018 =
 * '''Chinese New Year Festival in Kingsway - Sunday 25 February - '''Next Sunday, 25 February, the annual Chinese New Year Festival will be in full swing over the road from our church complex. This year, Dietrich will be part of our team at our tent in the heart of the festival. We are looking for volunteers to meet and greet people and to help children with craft activities. This is a fun and exciting Intercultural outreach activity of our church. You can be part of the team by signing up outside the office.
 * '''Meeting of the Congregation - Sunday 4 March at 11.30am - '''A meeting of the congregation will be held on Sunday 4 March at 11.30am after Combined Worship at 10am. Lunch will follow the meeting. At this meeting, there will be reports concerning some of the activities of our congregation, as well as presentation of last year’s financial results and nomination of a committee to select this year’s Congregational Outreach Projects. A draft agenda is at:- http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20180304. Please plan to attend if possible.
 * '''Book Sale – Leaflet Delivery - '''If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the used book sale, please collect your leaflets from the table in the foyer. The leaflets need to be delivered by Saturday 24 February.
 * '''Planned Giving Letters - '''These are available from the table in the foyer. Please check and take your and any you can deliver.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 10 Feb 2018 =
 * '''Today – Pastoral Care Workshop – Sunday 11 February at 1pm - '''All are welcome to attend this workshop on pastoral care and dementia from 1pm to 3pm in Room 2.
 * '''Ash Wednesday Service – Wednesday 14 February at 7.30pm - '''A 30-minute service of reflection and the receiving of ashes as we enter the season of Lent.
 * '''Leisure Time Newsletters - '''The latest copy of the Leisure Time Newsletter is available to collect from the letter rack. Please take your copy.
 * '''Book Sale – Leaflet Delivery - '''Thank you to those people who have offered to deliver leaflets for the used book sale. Please collect these from the table in the foyer.
 * '''Planned Giving Letters - '''These are available from the table in the foyer. Please check and take your and any you can deliver.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 Feb 2018 =
 * The February edition of the '''Presbytery newsletter''' is now available at [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Newsbeat-February-2018.pdf|Newsbeat-February-2018]], or you can visit the PresbyteryPage.
 * '''UCAF – Tuesday 6 February at 10am - '''We meet for morning tea at 10am in the fellowship area and then at 10.30am for our meeting in Room 1. The speaker will be Dorothy Lockhart, who will speak about GWUC Welfare. All are welcome. Goods are for GWUC Welfare.
 * '''Men’s Fellowship – Tuesday 6 February at 2pm -''' Men’s Fellowship meets on Tuesday February 6 at 2pm. Our speaker is Archdeacon Ian Morrison from Holy Trinity Anglican Church.
 * '''CAE Book Group – Wednesday 7 February at 8pm -'''The CAE Book Group will meet at the home of Glenice Peard. Enquiries: 9802 5496.
 * '''Ladies Keep Fit Class – Thursday 8 February at 10am - '''Our class has commenced for 2018. New members are most welcome to join our friendly relaxed group. Enquiries: Eileen Scott 9800 4005.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 27 Jan 2018 =
 * '''January Worship Services - '''A reminder that during January there will be one combined service of worship each Sunday at 10am. Normal service times (8am, 9.15am, 11am, 4.30pm and 5.30pm) will commence Sunday 4 February.
 * '''Ladies Keep Fit Class – Thursday 1 February at 10am - '''Our class will commence for 2018 on Thursday February 1. New members are most welcome to join this friendly relaxed group. See the bulletin for more information.
 * '''With Love to the World - '''The first edition for With Love to the World is now available for collection in the letter rack. Please take your edition if you have paid for it or intend to buy it. See the bulletin for more information.
 * '''2018 Rosters - '''Please check the letter rack for any rosters which might belong to you. Also, if you would like to volunteer please add your name to one of the rosters on the Office Counter.
 * '''Bogong Avenue Car Park Closure - '''Please note that the Bogong Avenue Car Park will be partially closed from Monday 29 to Wednesday 31 January inclusive for Council maintenance works. Alterative parking will be available at the Euneva car park in Euneva Avenue, Glen Waverley.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 20 Jan 2018 =
 * '''January Worship Services -''' A reminder that during January there will be one combined service of worship each Sunday at 10am.
 * '''Walkers Need to Deliver Flyers for Used Book Sale -''' Please see the sign-up sheet on the Office Counter if you can help to deliver flyers for the used book sale. Please contact Peter Anderson (0411 123 253) if you have any queries.
 * '''2018 Rosters -''' Please check the letter rack for any rosters which might belong to you. Also, if you would like to volunteer please add your name to one of the rosters on the Office Counter.
 * '''With Love to the World -''' A reminder that we are now taking names of those who would like to subscribe to With Love to the World for 2018. This daily bible guide follows the lectionary. A yearly subscriptions costs around $20. If you are interested, please speak with the Office or add your name to the list on the Office Counter.

= GWUC HEadlines for w/e 13 Jan 2018 =
 * '''January Worship Services - '''A reminder that during January there will be one combined service of worship each Sunday at 10am.
 * '''Office Matters - '''The church office has reopened and will be staffed between 9.30am to 3pm each day until Friday 19 January. Normal office hours will resume after this time.
 * '''Attention all Hall users - '''The hall has been resurfaced and all users will need to be extra careful, as the surface has a non-slip coating. Be careful when using the hall as the fresh coating will not allow slipping or sliding of your feet. Please ensure that everyone lift and carry all chairs, tables and other equipment (not drag) so as to preserve this surface for as long as possible. Finally, it is essential that every liquid spill and any food remnants are cleaned up to ensure the hall is safe for everyone.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 6 Jan 2018 =
 * The January edition of the [[http://www.ucappep.org/newsbeat|Presbytery newsletter]] is available.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 23 Dec 2017 =
 * '''This Sunday – Christmas Eve – 24 December at 10am - '''On Christmas Eve there will be worship at 10am, 5pm and 11pm. Christmas Day there will be worship at 8.30am and 10am. All are welcome. New Year's Eve and all January services will be a single combined service at 10am. (Normal times resume from 4 Feb 2018.)

 * '''January Worship Services - '''A reminder that during January there will be one combined service of worship each Sunday at 10am.
 * '''Office Matters - '''The church office will be closed for the two weeks after Christmas. The office will re-open on Monday 8 January and remain open from 9.30am to 3pm each day until Friday 19 January. Normal office hours will resume after this time.
 * '''Hall Closure - '''During the dates of January 3 to 10, 2018, the hall will be resurfaced. All hall doors will be locked and there will be no access through the hall or to the store rooms at that time. If you require anything from the store rooms, please ensure they are retrieved before those dates. Any questions, please contact Warren Greenwood (0403 028 948).

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 16 Dec 2017 =
 * '''This Sunday – Lessons & Carols Service – 17 December at 11am - '''A reminder of the special choral presentation by Uniting Voices at the 11am Service this Sunday morning.
 * '''This Sunday – Quiet Reflection – 17 December at 7pm - '''Sunday 17 December at 7pm we will be having some Christmas interactive stations that will create some space and quiet to reflect on Christmas. All welcome.
 * '''Hub Kids Unwrap Christmas Event – Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 from 4pm to 6pm - '''Join us for our annual Kids Christmas Event as we explore the Christmas story in an interactive way. Only $5 per session for crafts, games, challenges, snacks, activities and entertainment. Bring your children or grandchildren.
 * '''Office Matters - '''A reminder that the office will be closed for the two weeks after Christmas. If you have any urgent needs please make sure that you contact the office early next week.
 * The UCA president has issued a pastoral statement to accompany the release of the Royal Commission report. [[attachment:171214_RC_Final_Report_Pastoral Statement_w_prayers.pdf]]

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 9 Dec 2017 =
 * [[http://communications.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/r/8BDEB2A7BB5434DE2540EF23F30FEDED/D4914558D92E0FA66D5E5F9A8728A5A6|The December Synod newslatter]] is now available
 * '''This Sunday – COP Presentations – 9.15am''' The COP presentations to congregation nominators of projects in 2017 will occur at the 9.15am service today.
 * '''This Sunday – Seniors Carol Service – 2.30pm''' Everyone is invited to join with us for this special carol service this afternoon at 2.30pm.
 * '''Next Sunday – Quiet Reflection – 17 December at 7pm '''Sunday 17 December at 7pm we will be having some Christmas interactive stations that will create some space and quiet to reflect on Christmas. All welcome.
 * '''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.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 2 Dec 2017 =
 * The new edition of the '''Presbytery newsletter''' is now available at [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Newsbeat-December-2017.pdf|Newsbeat-December-2017]], or you can visit the PresbyteryPage.
 * '''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.

= 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.

= 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 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/

 * '''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 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 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 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 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

 * 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.

 * '''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.

 * '''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.

 * '''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 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.

 * '''Newsletter from Synod''' available [[http://communications.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/r/ED974ED8D8BCD4AB2540EF23F30FEDED/3F48BF59982C9E9A1A01488700E2614F|here.]]

 * '''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.

 * '''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.

 * '''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

 * '''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.

 * '''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. 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] .

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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 1 June 2019 =
 * If you read [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-26/tensions-within-the-uniting-church-over-same-sex-marriage-stance/11082926|this ABC article]], you should also read this [[https://assembly.uca.org.au/news/item/3015-statement-on-abc-news-report|response by Dr Deidre Palmer]]
 * Alexandra Bingham from Uniting World will be speaking at the 9.15am and 11am services on Sunday 2 June.
 * Bring & Share lunch is on this Sunday (2 June) - all are welcome.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 May 2019 =
 * The [[http://www.ucappep.org/newsbeat|Presbytery Newsletter for May]] includes Heather Hon's ordination and Belind Clear's period of discernment.
 * Church Council met last week and [[CouncilMinutes20190501|minutes]] are now available.
 * Tuesday 7 May - 10am '''UCAF''' will hear from Pauline McKinnon who will speak about Stillness Meditation Therapy, and then at 2pm '''Men's Fellowship''' have Deb Leigh as their guest speaker. All are welcome to both events.
 * '''Uthies''' starts again for Term 2 this Friday at 5.30pm - for more details see further down this email...
 * '''Heather Hon's Induction '''at Koonung Heights Uniting Church is on this Friday 10 May at 7.30pm. All are welcome.(cnr Winfield and Belmore Roads, Balwyn)
 * Donations are still being received for the '''Walkathon'''. Please give them to Neil or they can be left at the church office.

 * Don't forget '''Mothers' Day''' is next Sunday 12 May. Come along and celebrate all Mothers' at morning tea after the 9.15am service.
 * '''Frontier Services BBQ '''is on Saturday 18 May at 12.30pm. All are welcome. Please RSVP to the church office (no charge).

Further information about these and other events can be found in the [[https://gwuc.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=37010fcf076a5fbf8a261ceba&id=755132a982&e=ff36f8dbfc|Weekly Bulletin]].

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 May 2019 =
 * '''Youth''' starts again for Term 2 this Friday at 7pm - more details can be found here
 * '''Bring and Share Lunch''' is on this Sunday 5 May at 12pm. All are welcome.<<BR>>Please bring a plate of food to share
 * '''Frontier Services BBQ''' is on Saturday 18 May at 12.30pm. All are welcome.<<BR>>Please RSVP to the church office (no charge)
 * '''Other events''' this week include:
  . CAE Book Group - Wednesday 1 May
  . Adult Group - Friday 3 May
  . Morning Tea to say "Thank you" to Wendy Pepper - Sunday 5 May
  . Film Screening - Border Politics by Julian Burnside - Sunday 5 May

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 27 Apr 2019 =
 * The '''Walkathon''' is on Saturday 27 April from 8am. Join Neil for 1 lap or 8 or pop in for morning tea. Proceeds go towards the Breakfast program at Glen Waverley Secondary College and to SRI in schools. Come and share in a fun morning!
 * '''Congregational Outreach Projects 2019''' applications close NEXT MONDAY 29 April. More details are available on the wiki at http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2019.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 20 Apr 2019 =
 * '''Easter Day - '''The Easter Day service will be a combined 10am service. Don't miss out on the Easter Egg Hunt following the service!
 * '''Congregational Outreach Projects 2019 -''' applications are now open. Closing Monday 29 April. More details are available on the wiki at http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2019.
 * '''Material Aid Offering - '''We are still collecting “as new” professional attire for women to wear in the work environment for our Material Aid Offering. See monthly bulletin for more details.
 * '''Neil's Walkathon - '''When you are at GWUC this weekend, don't forget to add your name to the sign up sheet for the Walkathon on Saturday 27 April - starting at 8am at the Church. Show your support and share in the fun!

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 13 Apr 2019 =
 * UCA Funds Management is changing its name. See the [[attachment:UCAFMCongregationFlyer.pdf|attached flyer.]]
 * [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-e-jiluulil-uihrdyiyg-m/|Synod newsletter for April]] is available.
 * '''Light Lunch – Sunday 14 April at 12pm -''' All are welcome to join in a shared lunch in the fellowship area after the 11am service. Please bring a plate of food to share.
 * '''Congregation Outreach Projects 2019 - '''COP Applications are now open. Closing Monday 29 April. More details are available on the wiki at http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2019
 * '''Holy Week Services - Monday 15 to Sunday 21 April - '''Services for this year will be on at the following times. Monday 15, Tuesday 16 & Wednesday 17 - 7.30pm; Thursday 18 - 8pm; Good Friday - 9.15am; Easter Sunday - 10am
 * '''Hot Cross Buns on Good Friday - 19 April at 10.30am - '''Following the 9.15am service on Good Friday, 19 April, Hot Cross Buns and a cuppa will be available in the hall. Please bring a packet of hot cross buns to share. Everyone is welcome.
 * '''Material Aid Offering - Dress for Success - '''We are collecting “as new” professional attire for women to wear in the work environment. See monthly bulletin for more details.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 6 Apr 2019 =
 * Uniting Church in Australia has been officially recognised as an active participant in the National Redress Scheme for people who experienced institutional child sexual abuse. See AcceptanceInRedressScheme
 * [[http://www.ucappep.org/newsbeat|The April Presbytery newsletter]] is now available.
 * '''Heather's Ordination Service – Saturday 6 April at 2.30pm - '''All are welcome to attend Heather Hon’s Ordination service on Saturday. Please join us for this special occasion.
 * '''Easter Postcards - Walkers Needed - '''Please see the sign-up sheet on the table in the foyer if you can help to deliver Easter postcards by Sunday 14 April to houses in areas around the church.
 * '''Bring and Share Lunch – Sunday 7 April at 12pm - '''All are welcome to join in a shared lunch in the fellowship area after the 11am service. Please bring a plate of food to share.
 * '''Congregation Outreach Projects 2019 - '''COP Applications are now open. Closing Monday 29 April. More details are available on the wiki at http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2019
 * '''Men’s Fellowship – Tuesday 9 April - Visit to a Synagogue - '''Please come early as we will be leaving at 1.30pm sharp. See bulletin for further details.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 30 Mar 2019 =
 * '''Special Morning Tea – Sunday 31 March at 10.15am - '''We will meet in the church at 10.15am for a presentation before sharing in a special morning tea to thank Heather for her work in the Office before she begins her ministry at Koonung Heights Uniting Church.
 * '''UCAF Luncheon and Musical Feast, Tuesday 2 April at 11am - '''Tickets for the musical performance by VCE students from Wesley College Glen Waverley Campus are still available at $10 each from Barbara Thompson or the church office.
 * '''Next NewView – Closing Date for Articles Wednesday 3 April - '''Closing date for your stories, poems, book reviews, reports of recent Glen Waverley Uniting Church community activities, letters and photos (relating to our theme of ‘humility’ or not), is April 3. Details in the March Monthly Bulletin.
 * '''Adult Group – Friday 5 April at 8pm - '''Adult Group will meet at 8pm in the Chapel followed by a light supper in the fellowship area. Arthur Davey will entertain with a talk and photographs of Switzerland. All are welcome.
 * '''Lenten Offering 2019 - '''Envelopes are available on the steward’s table for those who would like to use them

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 23 Mar 2019 =
 * '''Seniors Service – Sunday 24 March at 2.30pm - '''All are welcome to attend this service which will include Communion. Rev Fred Waine will be speaking. Afternoon tea will be provided following the service.
 * '''UCAF Luncheon and Musical Feast, Tuesday 2 April at 11am - '''Tickets for the musical performance by VCE students from Wesley College Glen Waverley Campus are still available at $10 each from Barbara Thompson or the church office.
 * '''Next NewView – Closing Date for Articles Wednesday 3 April - '''Closing date for your stories, poems, book reviews, reports of recent Glen Waverley Uniting Church community activities, letters and photos (relating to our theme of ‘humility’ or not), is April 3. Details in the March Monthly Bulletin.
 * '''Synod Meeting – 5 to 9 July at Box Hill - '''The Synod meeting is to be held at Box Hill Town Hall from 5 to 9 July. People wishing to attend are asked to complete a Nomination Form and return to Port Phillip East Presbytery by 1 April. Copies of these forms are available from the Church Office.
 * '''Lenten Offering 2019 - '''Envelopes are available on the steward’s table for those who would like to use them

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 16 Mar 2019 =
 * The !VicTas Synod meeting is to be held at Box Hill Town Hall from 5-9 July. People wishing to attend are asked to complete the nomination form (obtainable from DavidMorgan or ChurchOffice) and return it to Ian Firth at Presbytery by 1 April. Please note that due to the balance of delegates required between lay and ordained, your nomination may not be accepted. Please also note that no hard copies of the Synod papers will be produced.
 * The [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/ViewEmail/r/8566BED226A7A7A42540EF23F30FEDED/E70CBE5D7EE7687AFE6194DE962A274B|March news from Synod]] is available, including News from Pilgrim Theological College and UCA Funds Management.
 * '''Today – Sunday 17 March at 5.30pm Service -''' There will be a Thanksgiving Service for Anya at the 5.30pm Service. All are welcome to join in thanking God for the gift that she is
 * '''Next Week – Seniors Service – Sunday 24 March at 2.30pm -''' All are welcome to attend this service which will include Communion. Rev Fred Waine will be speaking. Afternoon tea will be provided following the service.
 * '''Craft Group – Monday 25 March from 10am to 2pm -''' This will be the first meeting of the craft group. Please come along, bring and share some craft and a tea or coffee. If you wish to stay for the day please bring your lunch. Susan Karoly will demonstrate shadow trapunto and will have some kits to buy for $5. For more details see the weekly bulletin or contact Susan Karoly on 0433 692 862.
 * '''Next NewView – Closing Date for Articles Wednesday 3 April -'''Closing date for your stories, poems, book reviews, reports of recent Glen Waverley Uniting Church community activities, letters and photos (relating to our theme of ‘humility’ or not), is April 3. Details in the March Monthly Bulletin.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 9 Mar 2019 =
 * [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Newsbeat-March-2019.pdf|The presbytery newsletter]] is available, with news of new appointents.
 * '''Material Aid Offering - March - '''For this month’s material aid offering we will be collecting muesli bars and ‘Up & Go’, pens and pencils and noodles in a cup for Brentwood Secondary College wellbeing department. Thank you for supporting our local high schools.
 * '''Today - Light Lunch following 11am service - '''Light Lunch will be held after today’s 11am service. All welcome.
 * '''Next NewView - '''Closing date for your stories, poems, book reviews, reports of recent GWUC community activities, letters and photos (relating to our theme of ‘humility’ or not), is April 3. Details in the March Monthly Bulletin.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 2 Mar 2019 =
 * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 3 March at 11.30am - '''After the 10am Combined Service, there will be a short refreshment break followed by the Congregational Meeting at 11.30am.
 * '''Pancake Day – Tuesday 5 March from 11am - '''We are selling pancakes at the church from 11am-1pm. All welcome.
 * '''Ash Wednesday service – 6 March at 7.30 pm - '''Come and share this time of worship, self examination and reflection and receive the anointing of ashes if you wish.
 * '''Save the Date – Saturday 6 April at 2.30pm - '''The Ordination of Heather Hon as Minister of the Word will take place at Glen Waverley Uniting Church on Saturday 6 April at 2.30pm. Heather would love to see you there.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 23 Feb 2019 =
 * '''Pop Up Study “Our Neighbours – The Joys and Challenges – Sunday 24 February at 12noon - '''All are welcome to attend this Pop-Up Study where will we hear from Rev Dr Apwee Ting (National Consultant Assembly Resourcing Team) and Ref Dr Ji Zhang (UCA Assembly Theologian-in-residence).

 * '''World Day of Prayer Service – Friday 1 March at 10.30am - '''The 2019 Service has been prepared by the women of Slovenia. The speaker is from the Bible Society. Morning Tea will be served after the service. Please support this ecumenical event at Glen Waverley Uniting Church. All are welcome.

 * '''Book Sale – Saturday 2 March from 8.30am to 4pm - '''Please come and support this event where proceeds support the work of Glen Waverley Uniting Church. See the bulletin for ways to help out.

 * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 3 March at 10am - '''Following a 10am Combined Service, there will be a congregational meeting over a basket lunch. Volunteers are being invited to help make sandwiches.

 * '''Save the Date – Saturday 6 April at 2.30pm - '''The Ordination of Heather Hon as Minister of the Word will take place at Glen Waverley Uniting Church on Saturday 6 April at 2.30pm. Heather would love to see you there.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 16 Feb 2019 =
 * Pop Up Study - "Our Neighbours - The joy and challenges of faith in Indonesia and China".
  * Two speakers Rev. Dr Apwee Ting (National Consultant Assembly Resourcing Team) and Rev. Dr Ji Zhang (UCA Assembly Theologian-in-residence).
  * WHEN? Sunday 24 February at 12 noon WHERE? In the church hall at Glen Waverley Uniting Church
  * This is a great opportunity for us to gain new insights from two informed and qualified speakers. Come, you will not be disappointed. Lunch as well. See [[attachment:PopUpFlyer2019ChinaIndoensia.pdf|poster]]. Please add name to sheet in church foyer or email GlynHowells or contact Willie Cornelius.
  * Such a forum looks at the key question we all face about how we live out our faith as individual and churches in our diverse multicultural communities.
 * [[https://communications.cmail19.com/t/r-e-jtdkhhit-uthhthdtdd-jl/|Synod newsletter for Feb]] is now available.
 * '''Lunar New Year – Sunday 17 February - '''All are welcome to visit us at the Kids craft tent as we participate in the Lunar New Year Celebrations today from 11am.
 * '''With Love to the World, Mail and Rosters in the letter rack - '''With Love to the World is now available for collection in the letter rack. Please also check the letter rack for any rosters or mail addressed to you. The Door Stewards Roster is now available.
 * '''10am Combined Service, Congregational Meeting and Lunch – Sunday 3 March - '''A reminder to note this date. Volunteers to make sandwiches are being sought.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 2 Feb 2019 =
 * '''Church Council '''met this week, and provisional minutes are available at http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CouncilMinutes20190130 (log in needed) or ask the office to print a copy for you.
 * We have received an [[attachment:RobynWhitakerInvitation.png|invitation]] to a lecture by Robyn Whitaker at Toorak UCA at 7:30pm on Thursday 21 February.
 * '''Sunday Services – 8am, 9.15am, 11am, 1pm, 4.30pm and 5.30pm - '''A reminder that our Sunday Services are back at regular times from this week.
 * '''Adult Group – Saturday 2 February at 2pm - '''Adult Group will be meeting in Jells Park for a coffee / tea / hot chocolate and a chat – pay for what you order.
 * '''Bring and Share Lunch – Sunday 3 February at 12noon - '''You are welcome to join with others for lunch this Sunday in the fellowship area. Please bring a plate of food to share.
 * '''Service of Thanksgiving – Saturday 9 February at 2pm - '''All are welcome to join in the Service of Thanksgiving for Catherine Ritchie House. See the bulletin for more details.
 * '''With Love to the World, Mail and Rosters in the letter rack - '''With Love to the World is now available for collection in the letter rack. Please also check the letter rack for any rosters or mail addressed to you.
 * The [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/feb-2019-Newsbeat-February-2019.pdf|Presbytery newslatter for February]] is now available.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 26 Jan 2019 =
 * '''Backpack Blessing Service – This Sunday 27 January at 10am - '''All students and educational staff are invited to bring their backpacks, briefcases, tote bags or tool belts to worship for a special blessing to begin the new year.
 * '''Adult Group – Saturday 2 February at 2pm -''' Adult Group will be meeting in Jells Park for a coffee / tea / hot chocolate and a chat – pay for what you order. See bulletin for more details.
 * '''Book Sale Flyers – Final Call for Walkers - '''Please see the sign-up sheet on the office counter if you can help to deliver flyers for the book sale. The flyers will be available from 10 February for delivery during the week 17-23 February.
 * '''Volunteers Needed -''' Volunteers are being sought to help with the Dad’s Playgroup, Lunar New Year Festival and Aged Care Devotions. Details for each opportunity are in the Bulletin.
 * '''Mail and Rosters in the letter rack -''' Please check the letter rack for any mail addressed to you. There are also rosters available for collection from the letter rack.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 19 Jan 2019 =
 * '''Backpack Blessing Service – Sunday 27 January at 10am - '''All students and educational staff are invited to bring their backpacks, briefcases, tote bags or tool belts to worship for a special blessing to begin the new year.
 * '''Book Sale 2019 - Walkers Needed - '''Please see the sign-up sheet on the office counter if you can help to deliver flyers for the book sale. The flyers will be available from 10 February for delivery during the week 17-23 February.
 * '''Volunteers Needed - '''Volunteers are being sought to help with the Dad’s Playgroup, Lunar New Year Festival and Aged Care Devotions. Details for each opportunity are in the Bulletin.
 * '''Mail in the letter rack - '''Please check the letter rack for any mail addressed to you. Leisure Time volunteer rosters are also available for collection from the letter rack

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 12 Jan 2019 =
 * '''January Worship Services - '''A reminder that during January there will be one combined service of worship each Sunday at 10am. Usual service times will recommence on Sunday 3 February.
 * '''Book Sale 2019 - Walkers needed - '''We need walkers to letterbox 5000 flyers to homes in the local area. The flyers will be available from 10 February for delivery during the week 17-23 February. The sign-up sheet is on the office counter. If you helped last year, please tick your name on the sheet to indicate you are able to assist again this year. New walkers are always needed - please add your name to the list. Thank you!
 * '''Volunteers needed - '''Volunteers are being sought to help with the Dad’s Playgroup – please see the bulletin for details
 * '''Mail in the letter rack - '''Please check the letter rack for any mail addressed to you. Leisure Time volunteer rosters are also available for collection from the letter rack

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 5 Jan 2019 =
 * [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Newsbeat-January-2019.pdf|Presbytery newsletter for January]] is now available.
 * Our church building finished 2018 as a net generator of electricity. See SolarPowerPerformance.
 * '''January Worship Services - '''A reminder that during January there will be one combined service of worship each Sunday at 10am. Usual service times will recommence on Sunday 3 February.
 * '''Office Closure - '''The Church Office will reopen on Monday 7 January for reduced hours from 9.30am until 3pm each day. On Monday 21 January the office will revert to its normal hours.
 * '''Advance Notice – 2019 Book Sale - '''Once again we will be holding a Used Book Sale at the Church on Saturday 2 March. Please start collecting books you have read or no longer need. We will also need volunteers to help on the day and with setting up and packing up.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 29/12/18 =
 * '''Christmas Services - '''We will celebrate our Christmas Services at the following times. All are welcome.
  . Christmas Eve Services: 5.30pm Family Service and 11pm Service<<BR>>Christmas Day Services: 8.30am and 10am Services

 * '''New Year’s Eve Service – Monday 31 December at 11pm - '''You are welcome to join us at 10.30pm for a cuppa before the 11pm New Year’s Eve Service on Monday 31 December.
 * '''January Worship Services - '''During January there will be one combined service of worship each Sunday at 10am. Usual service times will recommence on Sunday 3 February.
 * '''Ministry Team Leave - ''' Ministry Team members will be having leave during the Christmas period as noted below:-
  * Di Paterson – 27 December to 31 December, 2018.
  * Alanee Hearnshaw – 27 December, 2018 to 7 January, 2019.
  * Neil Peters – 7 January to 29 January, 2019.
 * '''Office Christmas Closure - '''The Church Office will be closed from Tuesday 25 December and reopen on Monday 7 January. For the first two weeks (Monday 7 January to Friday 18 January) the office will be open for reduced hours from 9.30am until 3pm each day. On Monday 21 January the office will revert to its normal hours.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 Dec 2018 =
 * '''Christmas Nativity Service – This Sunday 23 December at 10am''' - We will be celebrating an interactive Nativity Service at 10am on Sunday 23 December. Please feel free to come along dressed up as a nativity character.

 * '''Christmas Services''' - We will celebrate our Christmas Services at the following times. All are welcome.<<BR>>Christmas Eve Services: 5.30pm Family Service and 11pm Service<<BR>>Christmas Day Services: 8.30am and 10am Services

 * '''Christmas Bowl''' - Christmas Bowl Envelope are available on the Stewards Table for those who would like to contribute a donation.
 * '''Advance Notice – New Year’s Eve Service – 31 December at 11pm''' - You are welcome to join us at 10.30pm for a cuppa before the 11pm New Year’s Eve Service on Monday 31 December. Please mark this date in your diary now.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 Dec 2018 =
 * [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/NBDec2018-Newsbeat-December-2018.pdf|Presbytery newsletter for December]] is now available.
 * [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/ViewEmail/r/41F91EAC137807212540EF23F30FEDED/B8BEF770D074C1524D402EFBD42943A3|Synod newsletter for December]] is available.
 * '''Congregation Outreach Project Recognition – This Sunday at 11am - '''Please join with us at 11am this Sunday when we recognize the successful COP recipients for 2018.
 * '''Carol Services – Next Sunday at 11am and 2.30pm - '''Uniting Voices will be leading a Service of Lessons and Carols at 11am. Free Spirit will be leading the singing at the Carol Service at 2.30pm. You are encouraged to support both Services.
 * '''Service of Remembrance – Tuesday 11 December at 8pm - '''All are invited to come along and share in a Service of Remembrance at 8pm on Tuesday 11 December. Please take some time out to remember those who are no longer with us at this special time of year.
 * '''December Issue of NewView - '''The next issue of NewView will be available on December 23. We will focus on a theme related to our Advent theme: Making room in our hearts. Details in the monthly bulletin next week. Your musings, anecdotes, poems, photos, reports will be accepted until December 14. Queries to Robin Pope ( [email protected] )
 * '''Empty Christmas Tree - Welfare - '''You are invited to bring along a gift for under the Christmas Tree. Gifts will be distributed to some in our community and also to Broadmeadows. Please do not wrap your gifts. Non-perishable food items can also be placed under the tree for Welfare to distribute.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 1 Dec 2018 =
 * '''10am Combined Worship and GWUC Christmas Lunch – This Sunday – 2 Dec 2018 - '''A reminder that the GWUC Christmas Lunch is happening following Combined Worship at 10am today.
 * '''Indonesian Christmas Dinner – This Sunday – 2 Dec 2018 at 5pm - '''The Indonesian Christmas Dinner will be held today following their Service and Celebration commencing at 5pm.
 * '''Christmas Morning Tea at TheHub – Thursday 6 Dec 2018 at 10am - '''All are welcome to attend the Christmas Morning Tea at TheHub between 10am and 12noon on Thursday 6 Dec 2018. Donations to help needy people in our community through our Welfare Group. Come and enjoy morning tea with family and friends at this special time of year.
 * '''Delivery of Postcards for Advent Services – Volunteers Needed - '''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 before Thursday 6 Dec 2018. Enquiries: PeterAnderson.
 * '''December Issue of NewView - '''The next issue of NewView will be available on 23 Dec 2018. We will focus on a theme related to our Advent theme: Making room in our hearts. Details in the monthly bulletin next week. Your musings, anecdotes, poems, photos, reports will be accepted until 14 Dec 2018. Queries to RobinPope

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 Nov2018 =
 * '''Outreach Forum – 25 November at 12noon - '''Outreach Committee welcomes everyone to join us for the November Outreach Forum on 25 Nov 2018 following the 11am Service. Dorothy will be presenting on the work of the Welfare Committee in our local community and the forum will include a light lunch. For catering purposes please RSVP on the sheet outside the office. Cost of $5 payable on the day.
 * '''GWUC Christmas Lunch – Sunday 2 December at 12noon – Forms Due Today 25 Nov 2018 - '''A reminder that the forms and money for the annual GWUC Christmas Lunch are due in today (25 November). Forms are available in the November Monthly Bulletin or on the Office Counter, and can be given to LaurelMuir and JohnMuir, or JudithGreenwood and WarrenGreenwood.
 * '''Indonesian Christmas DInner – Sunday 2 December at 5pm - '''This dinner will be held following a Service and Celebration at 5pm. When signing up for dinner please indicate if you have special dietary needs.
 * '''December Issue of NewView - '''The next issue of NewView will be on 23 Dec 2018. We will focus on a theme related to our Advent theme: Making room in our hearts. Details in the monthly bulletin next week. Your musings, anecdotes, poems, photos, reports will be accepted until 14 Dec 2018. Queries to RobinPope
 * '''Leisure Time Volunteers - '''A reminder to Leisure Time Volunteers that your availability forms for 2019 are due back on 3 Dec 2018.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 17 Nov 2018 =
 * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 20 November at 8pm - '''A Meeting of the Congregation will be held on Tuesday 20 Nov 2018 at 8pm in the Church. This meeting will be informative as well as consider some important matters concerning our congregation. The agenda for the meeting is available at CongMeetingAgenda20181120. Please note this date in your diary and make it a priority to attend.
 * '''Children’s Christmas Dress-up Photos at The Hub – Mon 19, Tues 20 & Wed 21 November – 10am to 12noon - '''Come along to The Hub and bring your children or grandchildren to dress up in nativity costumes and have their photo taken. Dress ups will be available to use for Mary, Joseph, shepherds, wise men or angels. Photos taken will be available for collection on Thursday 6 December.
 * '''Outreach Forum – 25 November at 12noon - '''Outreach Committee welcomes everyone to join us for the November Outreach Forum on 25 November following the 11am Service. Dorothy will be presenting on the work of the Welfare Committee in our local community and the forum will include a light lunch. For catering purposes please RSVP on the sheet outside the office. Cost of $5 payable on the day.
 * '''Christmas Lunch – Sunday 2 December at 12noon - '''A reminder that the forms and money for the annual GWUC Christmas Lunch are due in by Sunday 25 November. Forms are available in the November Monthly Bulletin or on the Office Counter, and can be given to LaurelMuir and JohnMuir, or JudithGreenwood and WarrenGreenwood

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 10 Nov 2018 =
 * [[https://communications.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/r/83B65281BEBA69792540EF23F30FEDED/F0A599B5FDFBED96948D468F162BC46E|Synod newsletter for November is available here]]
 * '''NeilPeters on leave 7-14 November - '''Please note that Neil will be on annual leave 7-14 November. Please contact the office or DiPaterson for any pastoral queries during this time.
 * '''Material Aid Offering - Today - It’s in the bag - '''It’s simple. Choose a handbag in good condition (that you no longer use) and fill it with items that would make a woman feel special. Add a thoughtful note or Christmas card. Personal care and sanitary items are useful. If you don’t have a bag that’s okay … any of the above-mentioned items will assist. Empty handbags in good condition also welcome. Thank you!
 * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 20 November at 8pm - '''Please make sure that you mark this date in your diary now. The meeting will be informative and consider some important matters concerning our congregation.
 * '''Operation Christmas Child - Thank you''' - Thank you to everyone who participated and filled a shoebox for a Child this Christmas. We delivered 38 shoeboxes to the warehouse last week to be delivered to the children in time for Christmas. Thank you!

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 Nov 2018 =
 * [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Newsbeat-November-2018.pdf|Presbytery newsletter for November]] is now available.
 * '''Cup day holiday – Tuesday 6 November -''' Please note that the church office will be closed on Tuesday 6 November.
 * '''NeilPeters on leave 7-14 November - '''Please note that Neil will be on annual leave 7-14 November. Please contact the office or DiPaterson for any pastoral queries during this time.
 * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 20 November at 8pm - '''Please make sure that you mark this date in your diary now. The meeting will be informative and consider some important matters concerning our congregation.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 27 Oct 2018 =
 * '''Glenallen Working Bee – Saturday 27 October – 9am to 11.30am - '''Please save the date for the next working bee at Glenallen School. To quote staff member Sam Brooker, the “School Community appreciates the fabulous support that that parishioners of Glen Waverley Uniting Church gives to it.”
 * '''Operation Christmas Child – Thursday 1 November - '''We are again participating in Operation Christmas Child. Any filled shoeboxes can be dropped off at the Church Office up till Thursday 1 November. Collected shoeboxes will be delivered to Operation Christmas Child on Friday 2 November for delivery to children in time for Christmas.
 * '''Adult Group – Friday 2 November at 8pm - '''Join us for Adult Group on Friday 2 November at 8pm in the fellowship area. Please come and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, light supper and fellowship. All are welcome.
 * '''CAE Book Group – Wednesday 7 November at 7.30pm - '''The CAE Book Group will be meeting in the home of BarbHurst. More details in the bulletin.
 * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 20 November at 8pm - '''Please make sure that you mark this date in your diary now. The meeting will be informative and consider some important matters concerning our congregation.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 20 Oct 2018 =
 * '''Combined Service at 10am – Sunday 21 October - '''In our Combined Service today we will recognise the significant contribution of some members who are leaving the district, as well as celebrating all the hard work that has gone into the fete. A reminder that after the service there will be a special morning tea. Please stay for this small celebration.
 * '''Seniors’ Morning Tea at The Hub – Thursday 25 October from 10am till 12noon - '''Come along and enjoy a delicious morning tea. Bring your family and friends. All ages welcome. All donations to research into Motor Neurone Disease.
 * '''World Community Day – Friday 26 October at 2pm - '''Community Day Service will be held at St Philip’s Anglican Church (cnr Catherine Avenue & Stephensons Road, Mt Waverley) at 2pm. The speaker will be Genevieve Cormack speaking on the theme “Women Sharing Open Heartedly”.
 * '''Glenallen Working Bee – Saturday 27 October – 9am to 11.30am - '''Please save the date for the next working bee at Glenallen School. To quote staff member Sam Brooker, the “School Community appreciates the fabulous support that that parishioners of Glen Waverley Uniting Church gives to it.” If you are able to assist, please add your name to the list on the office counter.
 * '''Operation Christmas Child - '''“Shoebox gifts are for kids in need, regardless of their background or religious belief. Each shoebox is a gift of love that tells a child they are not forgotten.” Filled shoeboxes can now be dropped off at the Church Office. See the bulletin for more details.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 13 Oct 2018 =
 * A invitation is issued to attend a Presbytery Mission Development Committee event on Nov 14. See [[MDCEvent20181114]]
 * The [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-e-jjhdkrik-uyjlltjyjt-c/|Synod e-Newsletter for October]] is now available
 * '''Celebration of Seniors – Sunday 14 October at 2pm''' All are welcome to the Celebration of Seniors today at 2pm. There will be no light lunch today.
 * '''GWUC Fete – Saturday 20 October from 8.30am - '''I know you won’t have forgotten … but just in case!
 * '''Combined Service – Next Week – Sunday 21 October - '''A reminder that after the 10am Combined Service next week, there will be a special morning tea. Please stay for this small celebration.
 * '''Glenallen Working Bee – Saturday 27 October – 9am to 11.30am - '''Please save the date for the next working bee at Glenallen School. To quote staff member Sam Brooker, the “School Community appreciates the fabulous support that that parishoners of Glen Waverley Uniting Church gives to it.” If you are able to assist, please add your name to the list on the office counter.
 * '''Ping Pong a-Thon 2018 - '''This year's Ping Pong a-Thon is being held at High Street Road Uniting Church. Mr Kenny Yang, member of Glen Waverley Uniting Church Ping Pong / Badminton Club, will participate to raise funds for the cause. All funds raised will be supporting eight amazing organisations to minimise the effects of slavery across Asia. For more information or to support Kenny's efforts visit:- www.pingpongathon.com/kennyyan
 * '''Planned Giving Envelopes - '''The new sets of planned giving envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours as this saves us postage costs.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 6 Oct 2018 =
 * '''Reminder – Daylight Saving Starts Today – 7 October - '''A reminder that daylight savings commences at 2am on Sunday morning. Make sure that you move your clocks forward one hour.
 * '''Retiring Offering – Today – 7 October - '''After all services today there will be a retiring offering to support drought affected farmers and communities in NSW. The funds will be directed through the NSW/ACT Moderator’s drought appeal to be used in 4 rural presbyteries for vouchers in local shops/paying bills etc.
 * '''Club 2018 – Today – 7 October - '''Club 2018 will meet today after the 11am Service. All are welcome to bring a plate and share in lunch together.
 * '''Celebration of Seniors – Sunday 14 October - '''All are welcome to the Celebration of Seniors next Sunday from 2pm. Please add your name to the list on the office counter for catering. There will be no light lunch on this day.
 * '''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 14 October.
 * '''Glenallen Working Bee – Saturday 27 October – 9am to 11.30am - '''Please save the date for the next working bee at Glenallen School. To quote staff member Sam Brooker, the “School Community appreciates the fabulous support that that parishoners of Glen Waverley Uniting Church gives to it.” If you are able to assist, please add your name to the list on the office counter.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 29 Sep 2018 =
 * [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Newsbeat-October-2018.pdf|Presbytery newsletter for October]] is now available.
 * '''Fete – Leaflet Delivery - '''If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the fete, please collect your leaflets from the table in the foyer.
 * '''UCAF – Tuesday 2 October at 10am - '''UCAF members will meet in the fellowship room for morning tea at 10am. At 10.30am we will meet in Room 1 for our meeting. The speaker will be Lynn Peters who will give an account of her life. Everyone is welcome to attend. Goods brought will be for Glen Waverley Welfare Committee. Enquiries: Barbara Thompson 9802 3980.
 * '''Men’s Fellowship – Tuesday 2 October at 2pm - '''Our speaker this month is our own Lynn Peters. Lynn has been deeply involved in Christian education in schools for many years and she will be telling us about the work being done and the problems involved in this vital work. Come along and enjoy the fellowship. Contact: Bill Norquay 9884 4800.
 * '''CAE Book Group – Wednesday 3 October at 7.30pm - '''CAE Book Group will meet at the home of Bev and Don Reid. Phone: 9802 4609.
 * '''Adult Group – Friday 5 October at 6.30pm - '''Meeting at 6.30pm in the Fellowship area we will have a Pizza night with $10 per person being payable on the night. A booking is required. All welcome. Contact: Anne & Arthur Davey on 9802 2107 by Wednesday 3 October.
 * '''Review of Selection Process of Congregation Outreach Projects – Sunday 30 September - '''Community Outreach Group will be reviewing the selection process of the Congregation Outreach Projects and allocation of funding. Members of the Congregation are invited to provide feedback on the process via email to [email protected] Sunday September 30. The current criteria and application form may be found on the Church Wiki at CopProjects2018.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 Sep 2018 =
 * '''Moon Festival – Saturday 22 September - '''A group of Indonesian women, many from the congregation, will be all dressed up and playing the Angklung (traditional Indonesian instrument) at the Monash Council Multicultural Moon Light Festival held in the central car park in Glen Waverley on Saturday 22 September. They are scheduled to be on stage at 5.40 pm. You may consider going and supporting them.
 * '''Amazing Generosity = Opportunities – Sunday 23 September - '''This Sunday is the last opportunity to share your dreams about how we might continue our outreach and ministry in the local community through the generous bequest we have received.<<BR>>Please feel out the form on the Office counter and place it in the specially marked box, with your ideas, hopes and dreams.
 * '''Review of Selection Process of Congregation Outreach Projects – Sunday 30 September - '''Community Outreach Group will be reviewing the selection process of the Congregation Outreach Projects and allocation of funding. Members of the Congregation are invited to provide feedback on the process via email to [email protected] Sunday September 30. The current criteria and application form may be found on the Church Wiki at CopProjects2018.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 Sep 2018 =
 * '''September Issue of NewView – Closing Date Friday 21 September - '''Please send in reflections, photos, anecdotes, poems and reports of activities in our church community to either [email protected] to the office.
 * '''Final Call for Volunteers to Deliver Fete Leaflets - '''Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you can help to deliver leaflets for our fete. We need about 50 people to letterbox-drop 13,000 leaflets during the second week of October. If you delivered leaflets for last year’s fete please tick or cross out your name on the list, depending on whether you can assist again this year. Enquiries: Peter Anderson – 0411 123 253.
 * '''Worship Centre and Chapel Sound Training - '''Training on how to use the sound system in the church, hall and chapel will be available on the following dates led by Joel Leister. Training will take about 30 minutes and will be held on Saturday 22 September and Saturday 13 October between 9am and 11am on both days. Please register your interest at the Office for a specific session.
 * '''Moon Festival – Saturday 22 September - '''A group of Indonesian women, many from the congregation, will be all dressed up and playing the Angklung (traditional Indonesian instrument) at the Monash Council Multicultural Moon Light Festival held in the central car park in Glen Waverley on Saturday 22 September. They are scheduled to be on stage at 5.40 pm. You may consider going and supporting them. If you would like to help with the Moon Festival please sign up on the sheet outside the office. We need people to assist with craft, setting up and packing up, and sitting and chatting over a cuppa.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 Sep 2018 =
 * [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Newsbeat-September-2018-1.pdf|Presbytery newsletter for September]] is now available.
 * [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/ViewEmail/r/56AE8BCB1A73F4872540EF23F30FEDED/A34C2D2A930726CC6CBD507C784BD83B|The Synod newletter]] is also available.
 * '''Material Aid Offering – Today – Sunday 9 September - '''Muesli bars, ‘UP&GOs’, noodles in a cup and pens and pencils are all welcome and will go to support the Brentwood Secondary College’s Wellbeing Department.
 * '''An Afternoon with Free Spirit – Today – Sunday 9 September - '''All are invited enjoy an afternoon with Free Spirit from 2.30pm on Sunday 9 September. Admission is $25 Adult and $20 Concession which includes afternoon tea. Tickets are available from the Office or Vida Foo. All funds raised support our Church programs and activities.
 * '''September Issue of NewView – Closing Date Friday 21 September - '''Please send in reflections, photos, anecdotes, poems and reports of activities in our church community to either [email protected] to the office.
 * '''Moon Festival – Saturday 22 September - '''If you would like to help with the Moon Festival Celebration please sign up on the sheet outside the office. We need people to assist with craft, setting up and packing up, and sitting and chatting over a cuppa.
 * '''Delivery of Fete Leaflets – Volunteers Needed - '''Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you can help to deliver leaflets for our fete. We need about 50 people to letterbox-drop 13,000 leaflets during the second week of October. If you delivered leaflets for last year’s fete, please tick or cross out your name on the list, depending on whether you can assist again this year. Enquiries: Murray Lowe – 9885 8514

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 1 Sep 2018 =
 * We have received a [[PastoralLetterAssembly2018Aug30|pastoral letter]] from the UCA President about an [[https://assembly.uca.org.au/marriage-services|Additional Marriage Liturgy.]]
 * '''Father’s Day Morning Tea – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - '''Fathers and Grandfathers are especially invited to come to our 9.15am and 11am services next Sunday where there will be a focus on Father’s Day. Between the services there will be a special celebratory morning tea.
 * '''Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - '''An election for Church Councillors will be held today. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Further information is available from the office and CongregationalPage
 * '''Freezer Purchase Voting – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - '''Voting regarding the use of Endowment Fund interest earnings to purchase a new freezer takes place at all services today.
 * '''Free Spirit Concert – Sunday 9 Sep 2018 - '''All are invited enjoy an afternoon with Free Spirit from 2.30pm on Sunday 9 Sep 2018. Admission is $25 Adult and $20 Concession which includes afternoon tea. Tickets are available from the Office or Vida Foo. All funds raised support our Church programs and activities.
 * '''Newsbeat''', the [[http://www.ucappep.org/newsbeat/|Presbytery newsletter]] is now available.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 25 Aug 2018 =
 * Presbytery minutes record that Hannah Dungan has been commissioned as the chaplain to Somers Camp.
 * '''Indonesian Dinner & Interfaith Gathering – Saturday 25 Aug 2018 – 5.15pm'''<<BR>>Please join with us for dinner and inter-faith dialogue at this event. For more information see the August Monthly bulletin.
 * '''Outreach Forum – Sunday 26 Aug 2018 – 12noon - '''Join us for an Outreach Lunch Forum with Richard Feeney, the State Manager of Prison Fellowship, who is coming to share with us about the Prison Fellowship ministry.<<BR>>To assist with numbers, please add your name to the sign up sheet on the Office Counter.
 * '''Father’s Day Morning Tea – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - '''Fathers and Grandfathers are especially invited to come to our 9.15am and 11am services next Sunday where there will be a focus on Father’s Day. Between the services there will be a special celebratory morning tea.
 * '''Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - '''An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday 2 Sep 2018. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Further information is available from the office and CongregationalPage
 * Tim Costello, CEO of !WorldVision, will be joined by Claire O’Neil, Labor Member for Hotham and others, to discuss refugee policy and the future of compassion and generosity in Australian politics on Thursday 30 Aug 2018 from 5pm, in lecture theatre H2 in the Menzies Building, Monash University, Clayton.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 18 Aug 2018 =
 * '''Indonesian Dinner & Interfaith Gathering – Saturday 25 Aug 2018 – 5.15pm - '''Please join with us for dinner and inter-faith dialogue at this event. For more information see the August Monthly bulletin.
 * '''Outreach Forum – Sunday 26 Aug 2018 – 12noon - '''Join us for an Outreach Lunch Forum with Richard Feeney, the State Manager of Prison Fellowship, who is coming to share with us about the Prison Fellowship ministry.<<BR>>To assist with numbers, please add your name to the sign up sheet on the Office Counter.
 * '''Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 -''' An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday 2 Sep 2018. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Further information is available from the office and http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationalPage
 * '''Bush Dance - '''A final reminder about the Bush Dance on this Saturday from 2pm. All are welcome to come and join in the fun at this fundraising activity for our church.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 Aug 2018 =
 * '''Monthly Material Aid: Uplift Socks Oddsox – Sunday 12 Aug 2018 - '''We are collecting new and odd socks. These are used by amputees to keep wound dressings in place and clean. Please bring along some new or odd socks.
 * '''Muffin Morning Tea – Wednesday 15 Aug 2018 – 10am to 12noon - '''Come and enjoy some delicious home-made muffins with a cuppa for morning tea and take home some recipes. Bring your family and friends. All ages welcome. All donations to research into Parkinsons’s Disease.
 * '''Fundraising Bush Dance – Saturday 18 Aug 2018 – from 2pm - '''All are welcome to join in the bush dance which is also a fund raising event for our congregation. $8 per adult or $25 per family. Come along for a fun afternoon and night. To give an idea of numbers, please add your name to the list on the office counter. More details available in the August Monthly bulletin.
 * '''Indonesian Dinner & Interfaith Gathering – Saturday 25 Aug 2018 – 5.15pm - '''Please join with us for dinner and inter-faith dialogue at this event. For more information see the August Monthly bulletin.
 * '''Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - '''An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday 2 Sep 2017. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. Further information is available from the office and http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationalPage
 * '''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.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 Aug 2018 =
 * [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Newsbeat-August-2018.pdf|Presbytery newsletter for August]] is now available.
 * Church Council has been asked to consider recognition of First Peoples in our services and buildings. Read the discussion at AcknowledgementOfFirstPeoples. Comments welcome to <<MailTo(CouncilSec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>>
 * '''Club 2018 – Sunday 5 Aug 2018 at 12noon''' - Club 2018 will meet for lunch today following the 11am service. All welcome.
 * '''Free Spirit Concert – Sunday 5 Aug 2018 at 2.30pm - '''At 2.30pm Free Spirit will present their concert at Croydon Uniting Church, 6 Tallent Street, Croydon, in support of the Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre I Brunswick. If you are unable to attend their concert here at Glen Waverley on September 9, then consider attending this afternoon to support asylum seekers.
 * '''Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 September - '''An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday September 2nd. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. The nomination period for Church Councillors is open from Sunday July 22nd until Sunday 12 Aug 2018. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Please prayerfully consider who might be nominated or renominated to serve our Congregation as Church Councillors. Further information and nomination forms are available from the office and http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationalPage
 * '''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.
 * '''With Love to the World - '''The new edition of With Love to the World is now available. Please collect your copy from the letter rack.

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GWUC Headlines for w/e 1 June 2019

  • If you read this ABC article, you should also read this response by Dr Deidre Palmer

  • Alexandra Bingham from Uniting World will be speaking at the 9.15am and 11am services on Sunday 2 June.

  • Bring & Share lunch is on this Sunday (2 June) - all are welcome.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 May 2019

  • The Presbytery Newsletter for May includes Heather Hon's ordination and Belind Clear's period of discernment.

  • Church Council met last week and minutes are now available.

  • Tuesday 7 May - 10am UCAF will hear from Pauline McKinnon who will speak about Stillness Meditation Therapy, and then at 2pm Men's Fellowship have Deb Leigh as their guest speaker. All are welcome to both events.

  • Uthies starts again for Term 2 this Friday at 5.30pm - for more details see further down this email...

  • Heather Hon's Induction at Koonung Heights Uniting Church is on this Friday 10 May at 7.30pm. All are welcome.(cnr Winfield and Belmore Roads, Balwyn)

  • Donations are still being received for the Walkathon. Please give them to Neil or they can be left at the church office.

  • Don't forget Mothers' Day is next Sunday 12 May. Come along and celebrate all Mothers' at morning tea after the 9.15am service.

  • Frontier Services BBQ is on Saturday 18 May at 12.30pm. All are welcome. Please RSVP to the church office (no charge).

Further information about these and other events can be found in the Weekly Bulletin.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 May 2019

  • Youth starts again for Term 2 this Friday at 7pm - more details can be found here

  • Bring and Share Lunch is on this Sunday 5 May at 12pm. All are welcome.
    Please bring a plate of food to share

  • Frontier Services BBQ is on Saturday 18 May at 12.30pm. All are welcome.
    Please RSVP to the church office (no charge)

  • Other events this week include:

    • CAE Book Group - Wednesday 1 May
    • Adult Group - Friday 3 May
    • Morning Tea to say "Thank you" to Wendy Pepper - Sunday 5 May
    • Film Screening - Border Politics by Julian Burnside - Sunday 5 May

GWUC Headlines for w/e 27 Apr 2019

  • The Walkathon is on Saturday 27 April from 8am. Join Neil for 1 lap or 8 or pop in for morning tea. Proceeds go towards the Breakfast program at Glen Waverley Secondary College and to SRI in schools. Come and share in a fun morning!

  • Congregational Outreach Projects 2019 applications close NEXT MONDAY 29 April. More details are available on the wiki at http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2019.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 20 Apr 2019

  • Easter Day - The Easter Day service will be a combined 10am service. Don't miss out on the Easter Egg Hunt following the service!

  • Congregational Outreach Projects 2019 - applications are now open. Closing Monday 29 April. More details are available on the wiki at http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2019.

  • Material Aid Offering - We are still collecting “as new” professional attire for women to wear in the work environment for our Material Aid Offering. See monthly bulletin for more details.

  • Neil's Walkathon - When you are at GWUC this weekend, don't forget to add your name to the sign up sheet for the Walkathon on Saturday 27 April - starting at 8am at the Church. Show your support and share in the fun!

GWUC Headlines for w/e 13 Apr 2019

  • UCA Funds Management is changing its name. See the attached flyer.

  • Synod newsletter for April is available.

  • Light Lunch – Sunday 14 April at 12pm - All are welcome to join in a shared lunch in the fellowship area after the 11am service. Please bring a plate of food to share.

  • Congregation Outreach Projects 2019 - COP Applications are now open. Closing Monday 29 April. More details are available on the wiki at http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2019

  • Holy Week Services - Monday 15 to Sunday 21 April - Services for this year will be on at the following times. Monday 15, Tuesday 16 & Wednesday 17 - 7.30pm; Thursday 18 - 8pm; Good Friday - 9.15am; Easter Sunday - 10am

  • Hot Cross Buns on Good Friday - 19 April at 10.30am - Following the 9.15am service on Good Friday, 19 April, Hot Cross Buns and a cuppa will be available in the hall. Please bring a packet of hot cross buns to share. Everyone is welcome.

  • Material Aid Offering - Dress for Success - We are collecting “as new” professional attire for women to wear in the work environment. See monthly bulletin for more details.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 6 Apr 2019

  • Uniting Church in Australia has been officially recognised as an active participant in the National Redress Scheme for people who experienced institutional child sexual abuse. See AcceptanceInRedressScheme

  • The April Presbytery newsletter is now available.

  • Heather's Ordination Service – Saturday 6 April at 2.30pm - All are welcome to attend Heather Hon’s Ordination service on Saturday. Please join us for this special occasion.

  • Easter Postcards - Walkers Needed - Please see the sign-up sheet on the table in the foyer if you can help to deliver Easter postcards by Sunday 14 April to houses in areas around the church.

  • Bring and Share Lunch – Sunday 7 April at 12pm - All are welcome to join in a shared lunch in the fellowship area after the 11am service. Please bring a plate of food to share.

  • Congregation Outreach Projects 2019 - COP Applications are now open. Closing Monday 29 April. More details are available on the wiki at http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2019

  • Men’s Fellowship – Tuesday 9 April - Visit to a Synagogue - Please come early as we will be leaving at 1.30pm sharp. See bulletin for further details.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 30 Mar 2019

  • Special Morning Tea – Sunday 31 March at 10.15am - We will meet in the church at 10.15am for a presentation before sharing in a special morning tea to thank Heather for her work in the Office before she begins her ministry at Koonung Heights Uniting Church.

  • UCAF Luncheon and Musical Feast, Tuesday 2 April at 11am - Tickets for the musical performance by VCE students from Wesley College Glen Waverley Campus are still available at $10 each from Barbara Thompson or the church office.

  • Next NewView – Closing Date for Articles Wednesday 3 April - Closing date for your stories, poems, book reviews, reports of recent Glen Waverley Uniting Church community activities, letters and photos (relating to our theme of ‘humility’ or not), is April 3. Details in the March Monthly Bulletin.

  • Adult Group – Friday 5 April at 8pm - Adult Group will meet at 8pm in the Chapel followed by a light supper in the fellowship area. Arthur Davey will entertain with a talk and photographs of Switzerland. All are welcome.

  • Lenten Offering 2019 - Envelopes are available on the steward’s table for those who would like to use them

GWUC Headlines for w/e 23 Mar 2019

  • Seniors Service – Sunday 24 March at 2.30pm - All are welcome to attend this service which will include Communion. Rev Fred Waine will be speaking. Afternoon tea will be provided following the service.

  • UCAF Luncheon and Musical Feast, Tuesday 2 April at 11am - Tickets for the musical performance by VCE students from Wesley College Glen Waverley Campus are still available at $10 each from Barbara Thompson or the church office.

  • Next NewView – Closing Date for Articles Wednesday 3 April - Closing date for your stories, poems, book reviews, reports of recent Glen Waverley Uniting Church community activities, letters and photos (relating to our theme of ‘humility’ or not), is April 3. Details in the March Monthly Bulletin.

  • Synod Meeting – 5 to 9 July at Box Hill - The Synod meeting is to be held at Box Hill Town Hall from 5 to 9 July. People wishing to attend are asked to complete a Nomination Form and return to Port Phillip East Presbytery by 1 April. Copies of these forms are available from the Church Office.

  • Lenten Offering 2019 - Envelopes are available on the steward’s table for those who would like to use them

GWUC Headlines for w/e 16 Mar 2019

  • The VicTas Synod meeting is to be held at Box Hill Town Hall from 5-9 July. People wishing to attend are asked to complete the nomination form (obtainable from DavidMorgan or ChurchOffice) and return it to Ian Firth at Presbytery by 1 April. Please note that due to the balance of delegates required between lay and ordained, your nomination may not be accepted. Please also note that no hard copies of the Synod papers will be produced.

  • The March news from Synod is available, including News from Pilgrim Theological College and UCA Funds Management.

  • Today – Sunday 17 March at 5.30pm Service - There will be a Thanksgiving Service for Anya at the 5.30pm Service. All are welcome to join in thanking God for the gift that she is

  • Next Week – Seniors Service – Sunday 24 March at 2.30pm - All are welcome to attend this service which will include Communion. Rev Fred Waine will be speaking. Afternoon tea will be provided following the service.

  • Craft Group – Monday 25 March from 10am to 2pm - This will be the first meeting of the craft group. Please come along, bring and share some craft and a tea or coffee. If you wish to stay for the day please bring your lunch. Susan Karoly will demonstrate shadow trapunto and will have some kits to buy for $5. For more details see the weekly bulletin or contact Susan Karoly on 0433 692 862.

  • Next NewView – Closing Date for Articles Wednesday 3 April -Closing date for your stories, poems, book reviews, reports of recent Glen Waverley Uniting Church community activities, letters and photos (relating to our theme of ‘humility’ or not), is April 3. Details in the March Monthly Bulletin.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 9 Mar 2019

  • The presbytery newsletter is available, with news of new appointents.

  • Material Aid Offering - March - For this month’s material aid offering we will be collecting muesli bars and ‘Up & Go’, pens and pencils and noodles in a cup for Brentwood Secondary College wellbeing department. Thank you for supporting our local high schools.

  • Today - Light Lunch following 11am service - Light Lunch will be held after today’s 11am service. All welcome.

  • Next NewView - Closing date for your stories, poems, book reviews, reports of recent GWUC community activities, letters and photos (relating to our theme of ‘humility’ or not), is April 3. Details in the March Monthly Bulletin.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 2 Mar 2019

  • Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 3 March at 11.30am - After the 10am Combined Service, there will be a short refreshment break followed by the Congregational Meeting at 11.30am.

  • Pancake Day – Tuesday 5 March from 11am - We are selling pancakes at the church from 11am-1pm. All welcome.

  • Ash Wednesday service – 6 March at 7.30 pm - Come and share this time of worship, self examination and reflection and receive the anointing of ashes if you wish.

  • Save the Date – Saturday 6 April at 2.30pm - The Ordination of Heather Hon as Minister of the Word will take place at Glen Waverley Uniting Church on Saturday 6 April at 2.30pm. Heather would love to see you there.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 23 Feb 2019

  • Pop Up Study “Our Neighbours – The Joys and Challenges – Sunday 24 February at 12noon - All are welcome to attend this Pop-Up Study where will we hear from Rev Dr Apwee Ting (National Consultant Assembly Resourcing Team) and Ref Dr Ji Zhang (UCA Assembly Theologian-in-residence).

  • World Day of Prayer Service – Friday 1 March at 10.30am - The 2019 Service has been prepared by the women of Slovenia. The speaker is from the Bible Society. Morning Tea will be served after the service. Please support this ecumenical event at Glen Waverley Uniting Church. All are welcome.

  • Book Sale – Saturday 2 March from 8.30am to 4pm - Please come and support this event where proceeds support the work of Glen Waverley Uniting Church. See the bulletin for ways to help out.

  • Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 3 March at 10am - Following a 10am Combined Service, there will be a congregational meeting over a basket lunch. Volunteers are being invited to help make sandwiches.

  • Save the Date – Saturday 6 April at 2.30pm - The Ordination of Heather Hon as Minister of the Word will take place at Glen Waverley Uniting Church on Saturday 6 April at 2.30pm. Heather would love to see you there.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 16 Feb 2019

  • Pop Up Study - "Our Neighbours - The joy and challenges of faith in Indonesia and China".
    • Two speakers Rev. Dr Apwee Ting (National Consultant Assembly Resourcing Team) and Rev. Dr Ji Zhang (UCA Assembly Theologian-in-residence).
    • WHEN? Sunday 24 February at 12 noon WHERE? In the church hall at Glen Waverley Uniting Church

    • This is a great opportunity for us to gain new insights from two informed and qualified speakers. Come, you will not be disappointed. Lunch as well. See poster. Please add name to sheet in church foyer or email GlynHowells or contact Willie Cornelius.

    • Such a forum looks at the key question we all face about how we live out our faith as individual and churches in our diverse multicultural communities.

  • Synod newsletter for Feb is now available.

  • Lunar New Year – Sunday 17 February - All are welcome to visit us at the Kids craft tent as we participate in the Lunar New Year Celebrations today from 11am.

  • With Love to the World, Mail and Rosters in the letter rack - With Love to the World is now available for collection in the letter rack. Please also check the letter rack for any rosters or mail addressed to you. The Door Stewards Roster is now available.

  • 10am Combined Service, Congregational Meeting and Lunch – Sunday 3 March - A reminder to note this date. Volunteers to make sandwiches are being sought.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 2 Feb 2019

  • Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CouncilMinutes20190130 (log in needed) or ask the office to print a copy for you.

  • We have received an invitation to a lecture by Robyn Whitaker at Toorak UCA at 7:30pm on Thursday 21 February.

  • Sunday Services – 8am, 9.15am, 11am, 1pm, 4.30pm and 5.30pm - A reminder that our Sunday Services are back at regular times from this week.

  • Adult Group – Saturday 2 February at 2pm - Adult Group will be meeting in Jells Park for a coffee / tea / hot chocolate and a chat – pay for what you order.

  • Bring and Share Lunch – Sunday 3 February at 12noon - You are welcome to join with others for lunch this Sunday in the fellowship area. Please bring a plate of food to share.

  • Service of Thanksgiving – Saturday 9 February at 2pm - All are welcome to join in the Service of Thanksgiving for Catherine Ritchie House. See the bulletin for more details.

  • With Love to the World, Mail and Rosters in the letter rack - With Love to the World is now available for collection in the letter rack. Please also check the letter rack for any rosters or mail addressed to you.

  • The Presbytery newslatter for February is now available.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 26 Jan 2019

  • Backpack Blessing Service – This Sunday 27 January at 10am - All students and educational staff are invited to bring their backpacks, briefcases, tote bags or tool belts to worship for a special blessing to begin the new year.

  • Adult Group – Saturday 2 February at 2pm - Adult Group will be meeting in Jells Park for a coffee / tea / hot chocolate and a chat – pay for what you order. See bulletin for more details.

  • Book Sale Flyers – Final Call for Walkers - Please see the sign-up sheet on the office counter if you can help to deliver flyers for the book sale. The flyers will be available from 10 February for delivery during the week 17-23 February.

  • Volunteers Needed - Volunteers are being sought to help with the Dad’s Playgroup, Lunar New Year Festival and Aged Care Devotions. Details for each opportunity are in the Bulletin.

  • Mail and Rosters in the letter rack - Please check the letter rack for any mail addressed to you. There are also rosters available for collection from the letter rack.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 19 Jan 2019

  • Backpack Blessing Service – Sunday 27 January at 10am - All students and educational staff are invited to bring their backpacks, briefcases, tote bags or tool belts to worship for a special blessing to begin the new year.

  • Book Sale 2019 - Walkers Needed - Please see the sign-up sheet on the office counter if you can help to deliver flyers for the book sale. The flyers will be available from 10 February for delivery during the week 17-23 February.

  • Volunteers Needed - Volunteers are being sought to help with the Dad’s Playgroup, Lunar New Year Festival and Aged Care Devotions. Details for each opportunity are in the Bulletin.

  • Mail in the letter rack - Please check the letter rack for any mail addressed to you. Leisure Time volunteer rosters are also available for collection from the letter rack

GWUC Headlines for w/e 12 Jan 2019

  • January Worship Services - A reminder that during January there will be one combined service of worship each Sunday at 10am. Usual service times will recommence on Sunday 3 February.

  • Book Sale 2019 - Walkers needed - We need walkers to letterbox 5000 flyers to homes in the local area. The flyers will be available from 10 February for delivery during the week 17-23 February. The sign-up sheet is on the office counter. If you helped last year, please tick your name on the sheet to indicate you are able to assist again this year. New walkers are always needed - please add your name to the list. Thank you!

  • Volunteers needed - Volunteers are being sought to help with the Dad’s Playgroup – please see the bulletin for details

  • Mail in the letter rack - Please check the letter rack for any mail addressed to you. Leisure Time volunteer rosters are also available for collection from the letter rack

GWUC Headlines for w/e 5 Jan 2019

  • Presbytery newsletter for January is now available.

  • Our church building finished 2018 as a net generator of electricity. See SolarPowerPerformance.

  • January Worship Services - A reminder that during January there will be one combined service of worship each Sunday at 10am. Usual service times will recommence on Sunday 3 February.

  • Office Closure - The Church Office will reopen on Monday 7 January for reduced hours from 9.30am until 3pm each day. On Monday 21 January the office will revert to its normal hours.

  • Advance Notice – 2019 Book Sale - Once again we will be holding a Used Book Sale at the Church on Saturday 2 March. Please start collecting books you have read or no longer need. We will also need volunteers to help on the day and with setting up and packing up.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 29/12/18

  • Christmas Services - We will celebrate our Christmas Services at the following times. All are welcome.

    • Christmas Eve Services: 5.30pm Family Service and 11pm Service
      Christmas Day Services: 8.30am and 10am Services

  • New Year’s Eve Service – Monday 31 December at 11pm - You are welcome to join us at 10.30pm for a cuppa before the 11pm New Year’s Eve Service on Monday 31 December.

  • January Worship Services - During January there will be one combined service of worship each Sunday at 10am. Usual service times will recommence on Sunday 3 February.

  • Ministry Team Leave - Ministry Team members will be having leave during the Christmas period as noted below:-

    • Di Paterson – 27 December to 31 December, 2018.
    • Alanee Hearnshaw – 27 December, 2018 to 7 January, 2019.
    • Neil Peters – 7 January to 29 January, 2019.

  • Office Christmas Closure - The Church Office will be closed from Tuesday 25 December and reopen on Monday 7 January. For the first two weeks (Monday 7 January to Friday 18 January) the office will be open for reduced hours from 9.30am until 3pm each day. On Monday 21 January the office will revert to its normal hours.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 Dec 2018

  • Christmas Nativity Service – This Sunday 23 December at 10am - We will be celebrating an interactive Nativity Service at 10am on Sunday 23 December. Please feel free to come along dressed up as a nativity character.

  • Christmas Services - We will celebrate our Christmas Services at the following times. All are welcome.
    Christmas Eve Services: 5.30pm Family Service and 11pm Service
    Christmas Day Services: 8.30am and 10am Services

  • Christmas Bowl - Christmas Bowl Envelope are available on the Stewards Table for those who would like to contribute a donation.

  • Advance Notice – New Year’s Eve Service – 31 December at 11pm - You are welcome to join us at 10.30pm for a cuppa before the 11pm New Year’s Eve Service on Monday 31 December. Please mark this date in your diary now.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 Dec 2018

  • Presbytery newsletter for December is now available.

  • Synod newsletter for December is available.

  • Congregation Outreach Project Recognition – This Sunday at 11am - Please join with us at 11am this Sunday when we recognize the successful COP recipients for 2018.

  • Carol Services – Next Sunday at 11am and 2.30pm - Uniting Voices will be leading a Service of Lessons and Carols at 11am. Free Spirit will be leading the singing at the Carol Service at 2.30pm. You are encouraged to support both Services.

  • Service of Remembrance – Tuesday 11 December at 8pm - All are invited to come along and share in a Service of Remembrance at 8pm on Tuesday 11 December. Please take some time out to remember those who are no longer with us at this special time of year.

  • December Issue of NewView - The next issue of NewView will be available on December 23. We will focus on a theme related to our Advent theme: Making room in our hearts. Details in the monthly bulletin next week. Your musings, anecdotes, poems, photos, reports will be accepted until December 14. Queries to Robin Pope ( [email protected] )

  • Empty Christmas Tree - Welfare - You are invited to bring along a gift for under the Christmas Tree. Gifts will be distributed to some in our community and also to Broadmeadows. Please do not wrap your gifts. Non-perishable food items can also be placed under the tree for Welfare to distribute.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 1 Dec 2018

  • 10am Combined Worship and GWUC Christmas Lunch – This Sunday – 2 Dec 2018 - A reminder that the GWUC Christmas Lunch is happening following Combined Worship at 10am today.

  • Indonesian Christmas Dinner – This Sunday – 2 Dec 2018 at 5pm - The Indonesian Christmas Dinner will be held today following their Service and Celebration commencing at 5pm.

  • Christmas Morning Tea at TheHub – Thursday 6 Dec 2018 at 10am - All are welcome to attend the Christmas Morning Tea at TheHub between 10am and 12noon on Thursday 6 Dec 2018. Donations to help needy people in our community through our Welfare Group. Come and enjoy morning tea with family and friends at this special time of year.

  • Delivery of Postcards for Advent Services – Volunteers Needed - 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 before Thursday 6 Dec 2018. Enquiries: PeterAnderson.

  • December Issue of NewView - The next issue of NewView will be available on 23 Dec 2018. We will focus on a theme related to our Advent theme: Making room in our hearts. Details in the monthly bulletin next week. Your musings, anecdotes, poems, photos, reports will be accepted until 14 Dec 2018. Queries to RobinPope

GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 Nov2018

  • Outreach Forum – 25 November at 12noon - Outreach Committee welcomes everyone to join us for the November Outreach Forum on 25 Nov 2018 following the 11am Service. Dorothy will be presenting on the work of the Welfare Committee in our local community and the forum will include a light lunch. For catering purposes please RSVP on the sheet outside the office. Cost of $5 payable on the day.

  • GWUC Christmas Lunch – Sunday 2 December at 12noon – Forms Due Today 25 Nov 2018 - A reminder that the forms and money for the annual GWUC Christmas Lunch are due in today (25 November). Forms are available in the November Monthly Bulletin or on the Office Counter, and can be given to LaurelMuir and JohnMuir, or JudithGreenwood and WarrenGreenwood.

  • Indonesian Christmas DInner – Sunday 2 December at 5pm - This dinner will be held following a Service and Celebration at 5pm. When signing up for dinner please indicate if you have special dietary needs.

  • December Issue of NewView - The next issue of NewView will be on 23 Dec 2018. We will focus on a theme related to our Advent theme: Making room in our hearts. Details in the monthly bulletin next week. Your musings, anecdotes, poems, photos, reports will be accepted until 14 Dec 2018. Queries to RobinPope

  • Leisure Time Volunteers - A reminder to Leisure Time Volunteers that your availability forms for 2019 are due back on 3 Dec 2018.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 17 Nov 2018

  • Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 20 November at 8pm - A Meeting of the Congregation will be held on Tuesday 20 Nov 2018 at 8pm in the Church. This meeting will be informative as well as consider some important matters concerning our congregation. The agenda for the meeting is available at CongMeetingAgenda20181120. Please note this date in your diary and make it a priority to attend.

  • Children’s Christmas Dress-up Photos at The Hub – Mon 19, Tues 20 & Wed 21 November – 10am to 12noon - Come along to The Hub and bring your children or grandchildren to dress up in nativity costumes and have their photo taken. Dress ups will be available to use for Mary, Joseph, shepherds, wise men or angels. Photos taken will be available for collection on Thursday 6 December.

  • Outreach Forum – 25 November at 12noon - Outreach Committee welcomes everyone to join us for the November Outreach Forum on 25 November following the 11am Service. Dorothy will be presenting on the work of the Welfare Committee in our local community and the forum will include a light lunch. For catering purposes please RSVP on the sheet outside the office. Cost of $5 payable on the day.

  • Christmas Lunch – Sunday 2 December at 12noon - A reminder that the forms and money for the annual GWUC Christmas Lunch are due in by Sunday 25 November. Forms are available in the November Monthly Bulletin or on the Office Counter, and can be given to LaurelMuir and JohnMuir, or JudithGreenwood and WarrenGreenwood

GWUC Headlines for w/e 10 Nov 2018

  • Synod newsletter for November is available here

  • NeilPeters on leave 7-14 November - Please note that Neil will be on annual leave 7-14 November. Please contact the office or DiPaterson for any pastoral queries during this time.

  • Material Aid Offering - Today - It’s in the bag - It’s simple. Choose a handbag in good condition (that you no longer use) and fill it with items that would make a woman feel special. Add a thoughtful note or Christmas card. Personal care and sanitary items are useful. If you don’t have a bag that’s okay … any of the above-mentioned items will assist. Empty handbags in good condition also welcome. Thank you!

  • Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 20 November at 8pm - Please make sure that you mark this date in your diary now. The meeting will be informative and consider some important matters concerning our congregation.

  • Operation Christmas Child - Thank you - Thank you to everyone who participated and filled a shoebox for a Child this Christmas. We delivered 38 shoeboxes to the warehouse last week to be delivered to the children in time for Christmas. Thank you!

GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 Nov 2018

  • Presbytery newsletter for November is now available.

  • Cup day holiday – Tuesday 6 November - Please note that the church office will be closed on Tuesday 6 November.

  • NeilPeters on leave 7-14 November - Please note that Neil will be on annual leave 7-14 November. Please contact the office or DiPaterson for any pastoral queries during this time.

  • Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 20 November at 8pm - Please make sure that you mark this date in your diary now. The meeting will be informative and consider some important matters concerning our congregation.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 27 Oct 2018

  • Glenallen Working Bee – Saturday 27 October – 9am to 11.30am - Please save the date for the next working bee at Glenallen School. To quote staff member Sam Brooker, the “School Community appreciates the fabulous support that that parishioners of Glen Waverley Uniting Church gives to it.”

  • Operation Christmas Child – Thursday 1 November - We are again participating in Operation Christmas Child. Any filled shoeboxes can be dropped off at the Church Office up till Thursday 1 November. Collected shoeboxes will be delivered to Operation Christmas Child on Friday 2 November for delivery to children in time for Christmas.

  • Adult Group – Friday 2 November at 8pm - Join us for Adult Group on Friday 2 November at 8pm in the fellowship area. Please come and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, light supper and fellowship. All are welcome.

  • CAE Book Group – Wednesday 7 November at 7.30pm - The CAE Book Group will be meeting in the home of BarbHurst. More details in the bulletin.

  • Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 20 November at 8pm - Please make sure that you mark this date in your diary now. The meeting will be informative and consider some important matters concerning our congregation.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 20 Oct 2018

  • Combined Service at 10am – Sunday 21 October - In our Combined Service today we will recognise the significant contribution of some members who are leaving the district, as well as celebrating all the hard work that has gone into the fete. A reminder that after the service there will be a special morning tea. Please stay for this small celebration.

  • Seniors’ Morning Tea at The Hub – Thursday 25 October from 10am till 12noon - Come along and enjoy a delicious morning tea. Bring your family and friends. All ages welcome. All donations to research into Motor Neurone Disease.

  • World Community Day – Friday 26 October at 2pm - Community Day Service will be held at St Philip’s Anglican Church (cnr Catherine Avenue & Stephensons Road, Mt Waverley) at 2pm. The speaker will be Genevieve Cormack speaking on the theme “Women Sharing Open Heartedly”.

  • Glenallen Working Bee – Saturday 27 October – 9am to 11.30am - Please save the date for the next working bee at Glenallen School. To quote staff member Sam Brooker, the “School Community appreciates the fabulous support that that parishioners of Glen Waverley Uniting Church gives to it.” If you are able to assist, please add your name to the list on the office counter.

  • Operation Christmas Child - “Shoebox gifts are for kids in need, regardless of their background or religious belief. Each shoebox is a gift of love that tells a child they are not forgotten.” Filled shoeboxes can now be dropped off at the Church Office. See the bulletin for more details.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 13 Oct 2018

  • A invitation is issued to attend a Presbytery Mission Development Committee event on Nov 14. See MDCEvent20181114

  • The Synod e-Newsletter for October is now available

  • Celebration of Seniors – Sunday 14 October at 2pm All are welcome to the Celebration of Seniors today at 2pm. There will be no light lunch today.

  • GWUC Fete – Saturday 20 October from 8.30am - I know you won’t have forgotten … but just in case!

  • Combined Service – Next Week – Sunday 21 October - A reminder that after the 10am Combined Service next week, there will be a special morning tea. Please stay for this small celebration.

  • Glenallen Working Bee – Saturday 27 October – 9am to 11.30am - Please save the date for the next working bee at Glenallen School. To quote staff member Sam Brooker, the “School Community appreciates the fabulous support that that parishoners of Glen Waverley Uniting Church gives to it.” If you are able to assist, please add your name to the list on the office counter.

  • Ping Pong a-Thon 2018 - This year's Ping Pong a-Thon is being held at High Street Road Uniting Church. Mr Kenny Yang, member of Glen Waverley Uniting Church Ping Pong / Badminton Club, will participate to raise funds for the cause. All funds raised will be supporting eight amazing organisations to minimise the effects of slavery across Asia. For more information or to support Kenny's efforts visit:- www.pingpongathon.com/kennyyan

  • Planned Giving Envelopes - The new sets of planned giving envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours as this saves us postage costs.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 6 Oct 2018

  • Reminder – Daylight Saving Starts Today – 7 October - A reminder that daylight savings commences at 2am on Sunday morning. Make sure that you move your clocks forward one hour.

  • Retiring Offering – Today – 7 October - After all services today there will be a retiring offering to support drought affected farmers and communities in NSW. The funds will be directed through the NSW/ACT Moderator’s drought appeal to be used in 4 rural presbyteries for vouchers in local shops/paying bills etc.

  • Club 2018 – Today – 7 October - Club 2018 will meet today after the 11am Service. All are welcome to bring a plate and share in lunch together.

  • Celebration of Seniors – Sunday 14 October - All are welcome to the Celebration of Seniors next Sunday from 2pm. Please add your name to the list on the office counter for catering. There will be no light lunch on this day.

  • 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 14 October.

  • Glenallen Working Bee – Saturday 27 October – 9am to 11.30am - Please save the date for the next working bee at Glenallen School. To quote staff member Sam Brooker, the “School Community appreciates the fabulous support that that parishoners of Glen Waverley Uniting Church gives to it.” If you are able to assist, please add your name to the list on the office counter.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 29 Sep 2018

  • Presbytery newsletter for October is now available.

  • Fete – Leaflet Delivery - If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the fete, please collect your leaflets from the table in the foyer.

  • UCAF – Tuesday 2 October at 10am - UCAF members will meet in the fellowship room for morning tea at 10am. At 10.30am we will meet in Room 1 for our meeting. The speaker will be Lynn Peters who will give an account of her life. Everyone is welcome to attend. Goods brought will be for Glen Waverley Welfare Committee. Enquiries: Barbara Thompson 9802 3980.

  • Men’s Fellowship – Tuesday 2 October at 2pm - Our speaker this month is our own Lynn Peters. Lynn has been deeply involved in Christian education in schools for many years and she will be telling us about the work being done and the problems involved in this vital work. Come along and enjoy the fellowship. Contact: Bill Norquay 9884 4800.

  • CAE Book Group – Wednesday 3 October at 7.30pm - CAE Book Group will meet at the home of Bev and Don Reid. Phone: 9802 4609.

  • Adult Group – Friday 5 October at 6.30pm - Meeting at 6.30pm in the Fellowship area we will have a Pizza night with $10 per person being payable on the night. A booking is required. All welcome. Contact: Anne & Arthur Davey on 9802 2107 by Wednesday 3 October.

  • Review of Selection Process of Congregation Outreach Projects – Sunday 30 September - Community Outreach Group will be reviewing the selection process of the Congregation Outreach Projects and allocation of funding. Members of the Congregation are invited to provide feedback on the process via email to [email protected] Sunday September 30. The current criteria and application form may be found on the Church Wiki at CopProjects2018.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 Sep 2018

  • Moon Festival – Saturday 22 September - A group of Indonesian women, many from the congregation, will be all dressed up and playing the Angklung (traditional Indonesian instrument) at the Monash Council Multicultural Moon Light Festival held in the central car park in Glen Waverley on Saturday 22 September. They are scheduled to be on stage at 5.40 pm. You may consider going and supporting them.

  • Amazing Generosity = Opportunities – Sunday 23 September - This Sunday is the last opportunity to share your dreams about how we might continue our outreach and ministry in the local community through the generous bequest we have received.
    Please feel out the form on the Office counter and place it in the specially marked box, with your ideas, hopes and dreams.

  • Review of Selection Process of Congregation Outreach Projects – Sunday 30 September - Community Outreach Group will be reviewing the selection process of the Congregation Outreach Projects and allocation of funding. Members of the Congregation are invited to provide feedback on the process via email to [email protected] Sunday September 30. The current criteria and application form may be found on the Church Wiki at CopProjects2018.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 Sep 2018

  • September Issue of NewView – Closing Date Friday 21 September - Please send in reflections, photos, anecdotes, poems and reports of activities in our church community to either [email protected] to the office.

  • Final Call for Volunteers to Deliver Fete Leaflets - Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you can help to deliver leaflets for our fete. We need about 50 people to letterbox-drop 13,000 leaflets during the second week of October. If you delivered leaflets for last year’s fete please tick or cross out your name on the list, depending on whether you can assist again this year. Enquiries: Peter Anderson – 0411 123 253.

  • Worship Centre and Chapel Sound Training - Training on how to use the sound system in the church, hall and chapel will be available on the following dates led by Joel Leister. Training will take about 30 minutes and will be held on Saturday 22 September and Saturday 13 October between 9am and 11am on both days. Please register your interest at the Office for a specific session.

  • Moon Festival – Saturday 22 September - A group of Indonesian women, many from the congregation, will be all dressed up and playing the Angklung (traditional Indonesian instrument) at the Monash Council Multicultural Moon Light Festival held in the central car park in Glen Waverley on Saturday 22 September. They are scheduled to be on stage at 5.40 pm. You may consider going and supporting them. If you would like to help with the Moon Festival please sign up on the sheet outside the office. We need people to assist with craft, setting up and packing up, and sitting and chatting over a cuppa.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 Sep 2018

  • Presbytery newsletter for September is now available.

  • The Synod newletter is also available.

  • Material Aid Offering – Today – Sunday 9 September - Muesli bars, ‘UP&GOs’, noodles in a cup and pens and pencils are all welcome and will go to support the Brentwood Secondary College’s Wellbeing Department.

  • An Afternoon with Free Spirit – Today – Sunday 9 September - All are invited enjoy an afternoon with Free Spirit from 2.30pm on Sunday 9 September. Admission is $25 Adult and $20 Concession which includes afternoon tea. Tickets are available from the Office or Vida Foo. All funds raised support our Church programs and activities.

  • September Issue of NewView – Closing Date Friday 21 September - Please send in reflections, photos, anecdotes, poems and reports of activities in our church community to either [email protected] to the office.

  • Moon Festival – Saturday 22 September - If you would like to help with the Moon Festival Celebration please sign up on the sheet outside the office. We need people to assist with craft, setting up and packing up, and sitting and chatting over a cuppa.

  • Delivery of Fete Leaflets – Volunteers Needed - Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you can help to deliver leaflets for our fete. We need about 50 people to letterbox-drop 13,000 leaflets during the second week of October. If you delivered leaflets for last year’s fete, please tick or cross out your name on the list, depending on whether you can assist again this year. Enquiries: Murray Lowe – 9885 8514

GWUC Headlines for w/e 1 Sep 2018

  • We have received a pastoral letter from the UCA President about an Additional Marriage Liturgy.

  • Father’s Day Morning Tea – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - Fathers and Grandfathers are especially invited to come to our 9.15am and 11am services next Sunday where there will be a focus on Father’s Day. Between the services there will be a special celebratory morning tea.

  • Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - An election for Church Councillors will be held today. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Further information is available from the office and CongregationalPage

  • Freezer Purchase Voting – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - Voting regarding the use of Endowment Fund interest earnings to purchase a new freezer takes place at all services today.

  • Free Spirit Concert – Sunday 9 Sep 2018 - All are invited enjoy an afternoon with Free Spirit from 2.30pm on Sunday 9 Sep 2018. Admission is $25 Adult and $20 Concession which includes afternoon tea. Tickets are available from the Office or Vida Foo. All funds raised support our Church programs and activities.

  • Newsbeat, the Presbytery newsletter is now available.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 25 Aug 2018

  • Presbytery minutes record that Hannah Dungan has been commissioned as the chaplain to Somers Camp.

  • Indonesian Dinner & Interfaith Gathering – Saturday 25 Aug 2018 – 5.15pm
    Please join with us for dinner and inter-faith dialogue at this event. For more information see the August Monthly bulletin.

  • Outreach Forum – Sunday 26 Aug 2018 – 12noon - Join us for an Outreach Lunch Forum with Richard Feeney, the State Manager of Prison Fellowship, who is coming to share with us about the Prison Fellowship ministry.
    To assist with numbers, please add your name to the sign up sheet on the Office Counter.

  • Father’s Day Morning Tea – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - Fathers and Grandfathers are especially invited to come to our 9.15am and 11am services next Sunday where there will be a focus on Father’s Day. Between the services there will be a special celebratory morning tea.

  • Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday 2 Sep 2018. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Further information is available from the office and CongregationalPage

  • Tim Costello, CEO of WorldVision, will be joined by Claire O’Neil, Labor Member for Hotham and others, to discuss refugee policy and the future of compassion and generosity in Australian politics on Thursday 30 Aug 2018 from 5pm, in lecture theatre H2 in the Menzies Building, Monash University, Clayton.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 18 Aug 2018

  • Indonesian Dinner & Interfaith Gathering – Saturday 25 Aug 2018 – 5.15pm - Please join with us for dinner and inter-faith dialogue at this event. For more information see the August Monthly bulletin.

  • Outreach Forum – Sunday 26 Aug 2018 – 12noon - Join us for an Outreach Lunch Forum with Richard Feeney, the State Manager of Prison Fellowship, who is coming to share with us about the Prison Fellowship ministry.
    To assist with numbers, please add your name to the sign up sheet on the Office Counter.

  • Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday 2 Sep 2018. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Further information is available from the office and http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationalPage

  • Bush Dance - A final reminder about the Bush Dance on this Saturday from 2pm. All are welcome to come and join in the fun at this fundraising activity for our church.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 Aug 2018

  • Monthly Material Aid: Uplift Socks Oddsox – Sunday 12 Aug 2018 - We are collecting new and odd socks. These are used by amputees to keep wound dressings in place and clean. Please bring along some new or odd socks.

  • Muffin Morning Tea – Wednesday 15 Aug 2018 – 10am to 12noon - Come and enjoy some delicious home-made muffins with a cuppa for morning tea and take home some recipes. Bring your family and friends. All ages welcome. All donations to research into Parkinsons’s Disease.

  • Fundraising Bush Dance – Saturday 18 Aug 2018 – from 2pm - All are welcome to join in the bush dance which is also a fund raising event for our congregation. $8 per adult or $25 per family. Come along for a fun afternoon and night. To give an idea of numbers, please add your name to the list on the office counter. More details available in the August Monthly bulletin.

  • Indonesian Dinner & Interfaith Gathering – Saturday 25 Aug 2018 – 5.15pm - Please join with us for dinner and inter-faith dialogue at this event. For more information see the August Monthly bulletin.

  • Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday 2 Sep 2017. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. Further information is available from the office and http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationalPage

  • 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.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 Aug 2018

  • Presbytery newsletter for August is now available.

  • Church Council has been asked to consider recognition of First Peoples in our services and buildings. Read the discussion at AcknowledgementOfFirstPeoples. Comments welcome to <CouncilSec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au>

  • Club 2018 – Sunday 5 Aug 2018 at 12noon - Club 2018 will meet for lunch today following the 11am service. All welcome.

  • Free Spirit Concert – Sunday 5 Aug 2018 at 2.30pm - At 2.30pm Free Spirit will present their concert at Croydon Uniting Church, 6 Tallent Street, Croydon, in support of the Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre I Brunswick. If you are unable to attend their concert here at Glen Waverley on September 9, then consider attending this afternoon to support asylum seekers.

  • Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 September - An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday September 2nd. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. The nomination period for Church Councillors is open from Sunday July 22nd until Sunday 12 Aug 2018. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Please prayerfully consider who might be nominated or renominated to serve our Congregation as Church Councillors. Further information and nomination forms are available from the office and http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationalPage

  • 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.

  • With Love to the World - The new edition of With Love to the World is now available. Please collect your copy from the letter rack.

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