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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 28 July 2018 = * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 29 July at 11.30am - '''There will be a meeting of the congregation on Sunday July 29th at 11:30am following combined worship at 10am. Amongst other things, this meeting will consider the recommendations of the Congregation Outreach Projects Selection Panel for projects for this year. A draft agenda is available to download at<<BR>>http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20180729. Any questions can be forwarded to John Snare. * '''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 August 18th. 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 * '''Empty Beeac Premium Bags - '''Please return any emptied Beeac Premium Bags to the church (put them beside the recycling bins) so we can prepare for this year’s fete. Ordering will be available shortly. Thank you – Warren Greenwood. 0403 028 948. * '''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. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 21 July 2018 = * [[attachment:PastorlaLetter14July2018Marriage.pdf|A pastoral letter concerning the Assembly decision on marriage.]] and a [[https://uniting.church/a-reflection-on-the-marriage-decision/|reflection on the decision.]] * '''Tennis Club AGM – Saturday 28 July at 5pm - '''The Annual General Meeting of the Uniting Church Glen Waverley Tennis Club will be held in the clubhouse on Saturday 28 July 2018 at 5pm. Entry to the clubhouse is from Highvale Primary School Car Park at the end of Ashton and Plymouth Streets, Glen Waverley. Club members are urged to attend. * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 29 July at 11.30am - '''There will be a meeting of the congregation on Sunday July 29th at 11:30am following combined worship at 10am. Amongst other things, this meeting will consider the recommendations of the Congregation Outreach Projects Selection Panel for projects for this year. A draft agenda is available to download athttp://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20180729. Any questions can be forwarded to John Snare. * '''Adult Group – Friday 3 August at 8pm - '''Join us for Adult Group on Friday 3 August at 8pm in the fellowship area. Please come and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, light supper and fellowship. All are welcome. Enquiries: Bev & Lindsay Brown 9561 2136. * '''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 will be open from Sunday July 22nd until Sunday August 18th. 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 * '''Empty Beeac Premium Bags - '''Please return any emptied Beeac Premium Bags to the church (put them beside the recycling bins) so we can prepare for this year’s fete. Ordering will be available shortly. Thank you – Warren Greenwood. 0403 028 948. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 14 July 2018 = * '''Life Explored - '''Life Explored is a 7 week course that aims to help people uncover what they are really living for – and how God promises to meet their deepest desires for happiness. Over 7 weeks, we will be exploring together a video series that introduce us to the God of the Christian faith – it is open to all who are interested and searching for answers. There will be a time for questions and discussion in a friendly manner. Please register with Dietrich 0435 596 784 or [email protected] * '''Meeting of the Congregation - Notice of Meeting - '''There will be a meeting of the congregation on Sunday July 29th at 11:30 following combined worship at 10am. Amongst other things, this meeting will consider the recommendations of the Congregation Outreach Projects Selection Panel for projects for this year. A draft agenda is available at<<BR>>http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20180729 Any questions can be forwarded to John Snare * '''Drivers for Leisure Time - Urgent - '''Leisure Time is urgently looking for more drivers to transport guests to and from Leisure Time on Mondays. If you are able to assist please contact Bobbie Rooks on 9803 0379 or the Church Office. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 7 July 2018 = * [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Newsbeat-July-2018.pdf|Presbytery newsletter for July]] is now available. * [[https://communications.cmail19.com/t/r-e-jjlihthk-ulhtkuthju-yu/|News from Assembly]] and more is now available in the Synod newsletter. * [[PropertyReport201807|The report of Property committee meeting for July]] is available * '''Material Aid Offering – Sunday 8 July''' - Our material aid offering for July is to help gorillas in the wild by collecting old mobile phones. These are recycled and funds raised will be donated by Zoos Victoria to support primate conservation. Next time when your phone rings let it be a reminder that “They’re Calling On You!” PhoneCycle is working with Zoos Victoria to help protect the environment and save gorillas in the wild. * '''Office Hours – Monday 9 July to Friday 13 July''' - Heather will be on leave from Monday 9 July to Friday 13 July. During this time Wendy will be in the office each day from 9.30am until 3pm. * '''Food containers''' - Several food containers from recent events are in the Lost Property box – please check for yours if you are missing one * '''On the Wiki '''- See the following link for the latest Synod news [[https://gwuc.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=37010fcf076a5fbf8a261ceba&id=9be4d669ad&e=ff36f8dbfc|http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/HeadLines]] = GWUC Headlines for w/e 30 June 2018 = * [[https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fbdb623181&u=4b3444ce36d66f548255e97b0&id=0126f9d0da|A newsletter from Assembly]] gives messages and invitations from the Assembly meetings. * '''Sunday 1 July – Club 2018 and Seniors Service -''' We welcome Rev John Bottomley who will lead our worship at the 9.15am and 11am services. Club 2018 will meet for lunch today following the 11am service. All welcome. Join with us for the Seniors Service at 2.30pm as we celebrate “God with Us” through readings and songs, featuring music from Free Spirit. Followed by afternoon tea. * '''Office Hours – Monday 2 July to Friday 13 July -''' Heather will be on leave from Monday 2 July to Friday 13 July, spending the first week at a College intensive. During this time Wendy will be in the office each day from 9.30am until 3pm. * '''Material Aid Offering – Sunday 8 July -''' Our material aid offering for July is to help gorillas in the wild by collecting old mobile phones. These are recycled and funds raised will be donated by Zoos Victoria to support primate conservation. Next time when your phone rings let it be a reminder that “They’re Calling On You!” PhoneCycle is working with Zoos Victoria to help protect the environment and save gorillas in the wild. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 23 June 2018 = * '''Sunday 24 June – Combined Anniversary Service - '''Join us today for our Anniversary Service at 10am. Following the service there will be a communal feast, and everyone is invited to bring a plate to share. To ensure we have a variety of sweet and savoury, Surnames A-L are asked to bring a sweet and Surnames M-Z a savoury. Soup will be provided to start. * '''Safe Church Training – Today (24 June), 26 June or 28 June - '''As part of our child protection policy, all designated leaders and those who may interact with children in the congregation are required to undertake safe church training every two years, as well as having a Working with Children Check. Three more training sessions have been scheduled and anyone is welcome to attend. It would be helpful if you could let David Morgan or Dorothy Lockhart know which session you plan to come to. * '''Seniors Service – Sunday 1 July at 2.30pm - '''Join us as we celebrate “God with Us” through readings and songs, featuring music from Free Spirit. Followed by Afternoon Tea. All are welcome. If you require transport please contact the Office by Wednesday 27 June. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 16 June 2018 = * [[https://mailchi.mp/nat/15th-assembly-papers-second-tranche-released?e=fbdb623181|An update for the UCA Assembly]] has been released. * Neil's sugeon has advised that the operation went well. (Monday 2pm) * Neil moved from Intensive Care Unit (one nurse per patient) to Close Observation Unit (one nurse for four patients) on Tuesday afternoon. * '''Next Week – Sunday 24 June – Combined Anniversary Service - '''Join us for our Anniversary Service at 10am next Sunday 24 June. Following the service there will be a communal feast, and everyone is invited to bring a plate to share. To ensure we have a variety of sweet and savoury, Surnames A-L are asked to bring a sweet and Surnames M-Z a savoury. Soup will be provided to start. * '''Safe Church Training – 24 June, 26 June or 28 June - '''As part of our child protection policy, all designated leaders and those who may interact with children in the congregation are required to undertake safe church training every two years, as well as having a Working with Children Check. Three more training sessions have been scheduled and anyone is welcome to attend. It would be helpful if you could let David Morgan or Dorothy Lockhart know which session you plan to come to. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 9 June 2018 = * The Uniting Church has opted into the Federal Government’s National Redress Scheme for people who have experienced institutional 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 for June]] is available here. * '''Sunday 10 June – Light Lunch - '''All are invited to the Light Lunch following our 11am service today. * '''Sunday 10 June – Material Aid Offering - '''The Material Aid Offering for June will be for RSPCA. Donations of blankets, towels, toys and sealed pet food are appreciated. For more information please see the monthly bulletin. * '''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. * '''Safe Church Training – 24 June, 26 June or 28 June - '''As part of our child protection policy, all designated leaders and those who may interact with children in the congregation are required to undertake safe church training every two years, as well as having a Working with Children Check. Three more training sessions have been scheduled and anyone is welcome to attend. It would be helpful if you could let David Morgan or Dorothy Lockhart know which session you plan to come to. = 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] . Previous news items are available [[PreviousNewsItems|here]] ---- CategoryChurch |
Please do not include private phone numbers or email addresses on this page. For contact details of any names, click on the name itself (for security reasons, you must be logged in. [[#WikiAccess|For access information click here.]]) ## Note to editors: please use the following template for links to Newsbeat, to ensure that readers are taken to the correct page. ## * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Newsbeat-October-2019.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for October]] is now available. ## Note that the Presbytery is not very consistent with the format of their URLs. You need to check each time. = GWUC headlines for week ending Feb 13 = * [[http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/OpeningAfterCoronaVirus#Last|Government guidelines for "Travelling with others"]] are now available. These should be followed when giving rides to people who do not reside with you. = GWUC headlines for week ending Feb 6 = * [[attachment:Kingsway/Kingsway202102.pdf|The new edition of the Kingsway magazie]] is now available. * [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Newsbeat-February-2021.pdf| Newsbeat, the Presbytery newsletter]] is now avaialble for January * ChurchCouncil met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20210203|provisional minutes]] are available to the congregation. * Wearing of masks is now compulsory in all indoor spaces, including worship. [[OpeningAfterCoronaVirus#Last|Further details here.]] = GWUC headlines for week ending Jan 30 = * TheHub, the Thursday English class and the Bilingual English class have all cancelled for the first school term, and are hoping to start after Easter. = GWUC headlines for week ending Jan 23 = * The [[2021BookSale|Book Sale]] is planned for Feb 27, subject of course to COVID numbers and with many precautions. To volunteer to distribute leaflets, please contact PeterAnderson. To help with setup and on the day, please contact SueMorgan. * In person attendance at worship is now possible. [[https://mcusercontent.com/37010fcf076a5fbf8a261ceba/files/d50f86ec-dd85-480f-998b-0d3bbc2ab540/Updated_2020_Return_to_GWUC.01.pdf|Details here.]] = GWUC headlines for week ending Jan 1 = * A [[https://gwuc.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=37010fcf076a5fbf8a261ceba&id=3a2efc3961&e=ddae59856b|virtual tour of the 'Once Upon A Christmas Installation']] is now available. * An [[https://gwuc.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=37010fcf076a5fbf8a261ceba&id=8466756b45&e=ddae59856b|updated statement on worship attendance]] is now available. * We are [[ OpeningAfterCoronaVirus#Last|advised]] that the changes announced on Jan 31 do not affect worship. = GWUC headlines for week ending December 19 = <<Anchor(Marriott)>> ||The Marriot bequest video is available by clicking on the photo of Irene.||[[https://drive.google.com/file/d/13WGwEOlZON9MulaIuSQzcHLod-zKYHNp/view?usp=sharing.%27|{{attachment:IreneMarriot.png}}]]|| * [[attachment:GWUCHomePage/Updated 2020 Return to GWUC.pdf| Arrangements for Christmas and January services are available.]] ## or https://mcusercontent.com/37010fcf076a5fbf8a261ceba/files/d50f86ec-dd85-480f-998b-0d3bbc2ab540/Updated_2020_Return_to_GWUC.01.pdf Mail Chimp * The ChristmasInstallation is now open. * [[AnnualReport2020|Annual reports from groups]] are now being sought. = GWUC headlines for week ending December 12 = * [[OpeningAfterCoronaVirus#Last|The wiki page of COVID advice]] continues to be updated. = GWUC headlines for week ending December 5 = * A [[VirtualMorningTea|virtual morning tea]] after the 10am service is available on Sunday, including remote members. * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Newsbeat-December-2020.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for December]] is now available. = GWUC headlines for week ending November 28 = * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20201125 * The [[AdventLetter2020|Advent letter with Christmas service times]] is now available. = GWUC headlines for week ending November 21 = * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHwJ5MeyDiY&feature=youtu.be|Bill Morgan appeared on TV for his birthday]] * [[https://victas.uca.org.au/how-can-we-keep-holy-communion-covid-19-safe|A discussion on COVID safe Communion]] is available. * What is happening in Mission and Discipleship across Port Phillip East Presbytery? * Craig Mitchell, PM Church Development, and Kelly Skilton, Mission and Leadership Development Convenor, would like to invite anyone who is passionate about Mission and Discipleship to come and have a conversation. There are three opportunities to engage in a discussion focusing on the vision and strategy for resourcing Port Phillip East Presbytery in the areas of Leadership, Mission and Discipleship. In establishing a new Mission and Leadership Development Committee we’re also keen to foster networks for resourcing local mission and growing disciples and leaders. * Register your attendance: [[http://www.trybooking.com/BMZIG]] * Feel free to register for whichever conversation is most convenient. * Wednesday 25th November 11:00am-12:00pm * Thursday 26th November 7:00pm-8:00pm * Thursday 3rd December 1:00pm-2:00pm * Enquiries to [email protected] = GWUC headlines for week ending November 14 = * Presbytery office is [[https://www.ucappep.org/2020/11/01/position-vacant/|advertising for a part time secretary]] * [[OpeningAfterCoronaVirus#Last|Information on the updated restrictions]] is available. = GWUC headlines for week ending November 7 = * [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Newsbeat-November-2020.pdf|The November edition of Newsbeat, the Presbytery magazine]] is now available. It includes an article on developments in the Mount Waverley churches, and one by Rev Anneke Oppewal including her recent service at GWUC. * [[OpeningAfterCoronaVirus#Last|The page on COVID advice]] continues to be updated. * A COVID safe Walkathon is being planned for 23 Nov. Keep the date free. = GWUC headlines for week ending October 31 = * Church Council met this week. Provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20201028. Important decisions included: * The church building will remain closed and services on line through November. A [[ReopeningTaskGroup|task group]] is looking at ways to resume services in the building. * A proposal to extend AlaneeHearnshaw's position is now ready for a Meeting of the Congregation. * Extensions of appointments for DiPaterson and JoanneBoldiston are in the final stages. * A position of Welfare Coordinator funded from the [[CommunityServiceBequest|Henry Bequest]] was approved. * The financial position for 2020 is looking encouraging. * It was reported that $5300 has been donated to the Welfare Group from the "no fete this year" appeal. * A new shipment of face masks have arrived, and are available at 20 Alimar Road. $5 suggested donation to Welfare. = GWUC headlines for week ending October 24 = * DavidMorgan has joined the "Synod Taskforce on Climate Justice and Emissions Reduction". The first meeting will be on Zoom in the week starting Monday 2 November, with the day and time to be chosen by a poll of those interested. Let David know soon if you would like to join him. = GWUC headlines for week ending October 10 = * Climate change taskforce The Justice and International Mission Cluster is asking you to be part of a taskforce on climate change action. The taskforce’s purpose is to identify, encourage and support the implementation of measures across the Synod to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. To lodge an expression of interest, contact Mark Zirnsak at [email protected] or on 0409 166 915 by October 28. * [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Newsbeat-October-2020.pdf|The October edition of Newsbeat, the Presbytery magazine]] is now available * [[http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CrossLight?action=AttachFile&do=view&target=October2020.pdf|The October issue of Crosslight, the Synod magazine]] is now available on line only. = GWUC headlines for week ending September 26 = * Church Council met this week and minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20200923. Important decisions include: * Committing to offer to extend Alanee's appointment for another 5 years. * Extending contracts for Di and Joanne. * Noting that the building will remain closed through October. * Approving the recruitment of a welfare coordinator funded from the Gwenda Henry bequest. * Digital Church Planting. Port Phillip Presbytery is a partner in an international Digital Church Planting seminar being run by the United Methodist Church for “Down Under” participants on five Wednesday afternoons or evenings from October 7 through to November 4, with a final event on Saturday November 7. This training is designed for churches rethinking their approach to connecting with new people during COVID19 and beyond, from how to create a budget and social media plan to how to host engaging online worship and structure a house-church network. You can register online at http://bit.ly/digitalchurchplantingAU * The Synod meeting will be a virtual meeting and will be held from 26 – 28 February, 2021. Because the meeting is a virtual one, Port Philip East representatives have been capped at 42 – 21 ordained and 21 lay. That number also needs to include young people (up to 30), persons aged between 30 and 50 and CALD members. A person does not have to be a member of Presbytery in order to be a Presbytery rep to the Synod meeting. A Nomination Form is available from DavidMorgan. As the Presbytery Standing Committee will need to bring a recommendation to the Presbytery meeting on 11 November, as to who represents the Presbytery, nominations need to be sent to me no later than 31 October. = GWUC headlines for week ending September 19 = * Safe Church training will be going on line in 2021. Those who are due are now allowed to wait for that before renewing. * Presbytery are advertising a Zoom meeting for this Wednesday about Human rights in the Philipines. Details at HumanRightsPhilipines2020. * We have received a [[attachment:CouncilMinutes20200923/MarkLawrenceToWholeChurchSep2020.pdf|letter from the General Secretary]] about the finances of the UCA Victas Synod. = GWUC headlines for week ending September 5 = * The [[attachment:BigNightIn.png|Big Night In]] is this week. Instructions in the mail on Friday. * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/NewsbeatSeptember2020.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for September]] is now available * Synod 2021 See https://victas.uca.org.au/about-us/synod-meeting/ * The Synod Business Committee invites you to see the opportunities presented by a three-day virtual (online only) Synod meeting on February 26-28. * Consider nominating people normally unable to attend five-day in-person meetings: * People whose family, study or work commitments prevent attending a five-day meeting * People starting to explore the life of the wider church * People from ages/backgrounds which reflect the Synod’s strategic priorities * Synod 2021 is an opportunity to gather the breadth of today’s church. = GWUC headlines for week ending August 29 = * Church Council met this week. Full minutes will be available at CouncilMinutes20200826. Decisions included: * The buildings will remain closed at least throughout September. * Adoption of a timetable to call a new MoW, aimed at ensuring continuity through Neil's likely retirement dates. * Investigations to begin on the practicalities of employing a part time social worker for the Welfare team using bequest money. * Quotes to be obtained for updating our on-line presence. * A task group to be set up to investigate the future of our multicultural ministry. * To investigate the possibility of "Virtual Membership" for those joining us on line from far away. * [[OpeningAfterCoronaVirus#Last|Our log of advice and actions in response to the virus]] continues to be updated. = GWUC headlines for week ending August 22 = * A [[ClimateChangeZoomDiscusion20200829|Zoom discussion on Climate change]] is scheduled for Saturday August 29th. * Our virtual church concert, the [[attachment:BigNightIn.png|Big Night In]] is coming 5 September. * Council will meet next Wednesday. Matters for consideration should be forwarded to <<MailTo(councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>> * [[OpeningAfterCoronaVirus#Last|Our log of advice and actions in response to the virus]] continues to be updated. = GWUC headlines for week ending August 15 = * Our virtual church concert, the [[attachment:BigNightIn.png|Big Night In]] is coming 5 September. = GWUC headlines for week ending August 8 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Newsbeat-August-2020.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for August]] is now available * OpeningAfterCoronaVirus#Last has been updated with new information. = GWUC headlines for week ending August 1 = * OpeningAfterCoronaVirus#Last has been updated with new information. * The first issue of [[Kingsway]], our new magazine, is now available. ## * [[https://gwuc.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=37010fcf076a5fbf8a261ceba&id=5f814ef683&e=94ce40f503|The first issue of Kingsway]], our new magazine, is now available. = GWUC headlines for week ending July 25 = * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are now available at CouncilMinutes20200722. For access information [[#WikiAccess|click here.]] * Council agreed that it would not be possible to open the building in August, and that services will need to remain on line only at least until September. * Council also accepted a recommendation from the Fete committee the we accept that a fete will not be possible this October. * OpeningAfterCoronaVirus#Last has been updated with new information. = GWUC Headlines for week ending July 11 = * A summary of the new restrictions is at item 20 of OpeningAfterCoronaVirus#Last = GWUC Headlines for week ending July 4 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Newsbeat-July-2020.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for July]] is now available = GWUC Headlines for week ending June 27 = * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20200625. For access information [[#WikiAccess|click here.]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending June 20 = * Disability values statement. In response to the federal Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability, we have published a [[https://unitingchurchinaustraliasynodofvictoriaandtasmania.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jkjrihjl-oykkudrldt-h/|Values Statement]] and [[https://unitingchurchinaustraliasynodofvictoriaandtasmania.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jkjrihjl-oykkudrldt-k/|short video]] about people with disability in the community. Our Disability Inclusion Advocate, Rev (Deacon) Dr Andy Calder, encourages all members of the church to view these two items and distribute them where necessary. * Presbytery are offering a range of [[PresbyteryLearningOpportunitiesJune2020|learning opportunities.]] * [[attachment:Anniversary-Letter.pdf|The Anniversary letter is available here.]] * [[attachment:OpeningAfterCoronaVirus/VIC-COVID-FAQs-June-11.pdf|The latest advice from Synod]] is now available. * Government guidelines for churches after June 22 are at OpeningAfterCoronaVirus, item 14. Late ammendments to those plans are at item 16. * Places of worship will maintain their 20-person limits until at least July 12. = GWUC Headlines for week ending June 6 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Newsbeat-June-2020.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for June]] is now available, and includes an article about Glen Waverley (p3-4). * As an extra communication channel for the current situation, we have set up a new email address, <<MailTo(discussions AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>>, and an associated wiki page: PostShutDownDiscussion as a forum for members of the congregation to contribute to the discussion of the Church post COVID-19 shutdown. Contributions to that address will be collated and made available to all who logon to the wiki. Requests for wiki accounts should be sent to <<MailTo(wikimasters AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>> . * The latest advice from Presbytery and Synod concerning opening our buildings is at OpeningAfterCoronaVirus = GWUC Headlines for week ending May 30 = * [[https://victas.uca.org.au/download/668/faq/8615/vic-covid-faqs-may-21|The latest Synod information on COVID-19]] is now available. * Information on re-opening our buildings can be found at OpeningAfterCoronaVirus. Basically the limit of 20 people and requirement for 4 square meteres per person prevent groups from meeting until after the next relaxation, expected to take effect from June 22. = GWUC Headlines for week ending May 23 = * The second session of the FirstAndSecondPeopleStudy will be held by Zoom on June 1. * Church Council will meet by Zoom on Thursday 28 May. = GWUC Headlines for week ending May 9 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Newsbeat-May-2020.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for May]] is now available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending May 2 = * We are invited to a !FaceBook stream of a seminar on Wednesday afternoon this week by Dr Bex Lewis. She is a lecturer in communication at the Manchester Metropolitan University, and the author of "Raising Children in a Digital Age".[[attachment:Discipleship in a Digital Age.pdf|Details on this pdf.]] * ChurchCouncil "met" this week, and minutes are available to CouncilMinutes20200429. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 18 April 2020 = * ChurchCouncil held a special meeting this week to review how we are going with the shutdown, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20200415 = GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 April 2020 = * The Mount Waverley Interchurch Council organized a virtual [[https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https://youtu.be/LwSZXPh5d1U?fbclid=IwAR3S34ZSRdCJzEVTYLxKt0gPpRxxkrhpxr9_4F590Kn_lFtvE9JRff_4TWM&h=AT3rg6caMNoqwG0qGCNpahMHYHTgN6L7akyaQsZFteSo8Kn1A_kI2QAXXtZBB6yqLuODFsP8oXXyBK514uqBXyAknplGYSdoILbSzPkriFwzx2ErGFUNZeGGkZcPA7nw_4TwaCb4Qse22ePmk8mkxgp5SMhBwdmSrytZTxiwevOtoOzwQwl15ZL9kVaKop0FWJ7mFrXWfbC5d17GbzbtjJSUYOltnEPVHaSM-dqNiT74uKLUGO_Pmk0oYGMlA08J4CKqVqcvkpyzAfy3yaP5WxXLu3BnYn6zVHCCWYX5AIk8uNnywUbdosjBwBQBiEfz8wDBWl507BphJijhXBRKu2tzCg7kAqjB5sTiQ_boPXAryxNsB5muJaV7T0AmSYxHdxbZrFHcD_1UVFi2rncQgJro1isX3kjKyEgtxh8w9YKls7pjQtdHlIf41jTfp3epcjKtQUDxl4qmOg0IdWt2VnL0Dkyxa6etclKM-lfbbjDcsfOzNJ6RqKNNwM5n4tFD52naSItekwV5UvV80TEPnjZZfN9mAoR328NL8Mp1LryJAEueXzWHPoopKGG2o2qTttgzWXXGmsjIJcmMTC95M3YUxVjYbZLQhXf7O2AoGSKCZ-d7XDM2jq4dUNSmvvdKV0OgUGGp64OMgg|Way of the Cross]] for Good Friday, 10 Apr 2020. * This Sunday we will have an [[https://gwuc.org.au/live/|on line service]] at 10am only with a minimum number of key people involved. * Virtual GOMER will be happening. Contact DavidMorgan for details. * There is a new wiki page to keep you entertained in your moments of isolation: CovidCommunications. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 April 2020 = * This Sunday we will have an [[https://gwuc.org.au/live/|on line service]] at 10am only with a minimum number of key people involved. * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Newsbeat-April-2020-1.pdf|Presbytery newsletter for March]] is now available, with news of how churches are adjusting. * Virtual GOMER will be happening. Contact DavidMorgan for details. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 28 March 2020 = * This Sunday we will have an [[https://gwuc.org.au/live/|on line service]] at 10am only with a minimum number of key people involved. * Presbytery have issued [[attachment:COVID-19_PPEP_March_26.pdf|further guidance on COVID-19]]. * Church Council met this week using [[CommunicationsChannelsZoom|Zoom]] with minutes at CouncilMinutes20200325. * Council have prepared a [[https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZNB3MZZ|Connectedness Survey]] to better gauge the needs and opportunities for electronic connectedness among the congregation. Please complete on line, or ask for a paper copy. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 21 March 2020 = * Please see CovidResponseMarch18 * This Sunday we will have [[https://gwuc.org.au/live/|on line services]] at 9:15 and 11 only with a minimum number of key people involved. * [[NationalChurchLifeSurvey2020|National Church Life Survey]] is suspended. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 14 March 2020 = * The National Church Life Survey can now be filled in on line at https://surveys.ncls.org.au/ The Glen Waverley Church Code is UA291301. * [[attachment:COVID-19 PPEP March 2020.pdf|Presbytery have issued advice about COVID-19]] = GWUC Headlines for w/e 7 March 2020 = * The Uniting Church hosted an interfaith roundtable on the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) on Monday 24 February. A [[https://assembly.uca.org.au/news/item/3137-a-world-free-of-nuclear-weapons|report is available here.]] * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Newsbeat-March-2020.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for March]] is now available. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 29 February 2020 = * Tuesday 25 Feb - Pancake Day! Pancakes will be sold at the church - come along and enjoy a delicious lunch - 11.30 am to 1pm * Wednesday 26 Feb - Ash Wednesday service - 7.30pm * Saturday 29 Feb - Book Sale - 8.30am to 4pm * Sunday 1 March - Combined Worship - 10am followed by a meeting of the congregation at 11.30am * ChurchCouncil met this week and the provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20200226 = GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 February 2020 = * [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Newsbeat-February-2020.pdf|The February Presbytery Newsletter]] is now available. * ChurchCouncil meets next week. Any matters to be considered shouls be sent to DavidMorgan as soon as possible. * Come & hear the stories from the group that went to the USA & Mexico at the 9.15am, 11am and 5pm services this Sunday. * February Material Aid for Brentwood Secondary College - Muesli Bars, Up&Go drinks, pens, pencils and Noodles-in-a-cup are all useful. Donations can be left in the coloured bins in the foyer. * Saturday 29 February - Book Sale - Leap in and buy some great books! Doors open 8.30am. * Retiring Offering this Sunday 23 February for long term bushfire relief. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 February 2020 = * Playgroup, English Conversation Classes & The Hub all start for 2020 THIS WEEK. * Don't forget to check the '''letter rack''' - rosters are now being distributed. * '''Saturday 29 February - Book Sale - '''Leap in and buy some great books! Doors open 8.30am. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 February 2020 = * If you have offered to deliver flyers for the Book Sale, please collect them from the table in the foyer. * Don't forget to check the letter rack - rosters are now being distributed. * New start dates for Playgroup, English Conversation Classes & The Hub - all return for 2020 in the week beginning 17 February. * Meeting of the Congregation at 11:30am on Sunday March 1 at 11:30am. Agenda at CongMeetingAgenda20200301 = GWUC Headlines for w/e 1 February 2020 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Newsbeat-February-2020.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for February]] is now available. * CTM are running a [[https://victas.uca.org.au/event/new-and-renewing-gathering/|New and Renewing Gathering]] on Saturday March 24th. * [[DadsPlayGroup|Chinese Dad's Playgroup]] has been cancelled for this Saturday Feb 1 because of the novel corona virus 2019-nCoV. * For the same reason, TheHub will now commence on Tuesday 18th February at 10am. * Similarly the [[RosterEnglishClass|English conversation class]] will start on February 20. * Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20200129. * Weekday playgoups will commence on Feb 17. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 25 January 2020 = * CraigMitchell is running a session on [[https://www.ucappep.org/forming-disciples-in-a-missional-church/|Forming disciples in a missional Church]] on 5 March, 10am-3pm at Glen Waverley UCA. Details and booking at the above link. * The 2019 performance of our solar panels has been added to SolarPowerPerformance = GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 January 2020 = * To help meet gaps already identified and to enable longer term relief and recovery Synod have launched a Uniting Bushfire Appeal. You can find the appeal at https://www.vt.uniting.org/uniting-vic-tas-2020-bushfire-appeal/ * [[https://www.target.com.au/targetbushfirereliefappeal|Target Australia]] will match dollar for dollar all cash contributions made to the Appeal via coin boxes and registers in stores. (But it appears that you forego your tax deduction.) * [[http://www.gerf.org.au|Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund]] has also been recommended. * A reminder that the church office will be closed until Tuesday 28 January – emails and phone messages will be monitored daily. * Don’t forget the Back to School and Backpack Blessing on Sunday 26 January at 10am. * Sunday morning worship will be a single service at 10:00am each week until the end of January 2020. * Watch this space for news about Sunday 4:30pm and 5:30pm activities in 2020. * Indonesian fellowship is in recess and will recommence in 2020. * Chinese fellowship is in recess and will recommence in March 2020. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 January 2020 = * NewView for [[attachment:NewView/201912.pdf|Dec 2019]] is available * Sunday 22 Dec 2019 – Combined Nativity Worship 10:00am * 24 Dec 2019 – Christmas Eve join us at 5:30pm or 11:00pm * 25 Dec 2019 – Christmas Day worship at 8:30am and 10:00am * 29 Dec 2019 – Combined Worship 10:00am * 31 Dec 2019 – New Year’s Eve join us at 11:00pm * Sunday morning worship will be a single service at 10:00am each week until the end of January 2020. * Sunday 4:30pm and 5:30pm activities have finished for 2019. Watch this space for news about what will happen in 2020. * Indonesian fellowship is in recess and will recommence in 2020. * Chinese fellowship is in recess and will recommence in March 2020. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 14 December 2019 = * The Christmas Trees Display - Christmas Reflections - is on until the end of December. Information booklets are available in the church foyer. * Rosters for 2020 are now being filled. If you can help, please put your name on the lists on the office counter. * Charity Christmas Cards are available to purchase from the office. * Indonesian fellowship is in recess and will recommence in 2020. * Chinese fellowship is in recess and will recommence in March 2020. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 7 December 2019 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Newsbeat-December-2019.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for December]] is now available. * The [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-e-jdkikity-uuiulyukil-m/|Synod of VicTas Newsletter for December]] is now available. * Our WelfareCommittee is one of the local charities being supported by [[https://www.grilld.com.au/restaurants/victoria/melbourne/glen-waverley|Grill'd]] for December. If you go there, identify yourself as being from GWUC, and you will be given double tokens to vote with. If we get the most votes of the three Decemeber causes, we will get $300. There are also special deals for 6 or more persons; ask. * Seniors' Service - Celebrate Christmas with Carols - this Sunday 8 December @ 2.30pm * Leisure Time Christmas Breakup - Monday 9 December @ 10.15am * Remembrance Service - Tuesday 10 December at 8pm. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 30 Nov 2019 = * ChurchCouncil met this week, and provisional minutes are [[CouncilMinutes20191127|available here.]] = GWUC Headlines for w/e 23 Nov 2019 = * The Hub Children's Christmas Photos are on this week - Monday to Wednesday at 10am. Come along and join in the fun! * Don't forget to regularly check the office counter & letter rack - Christmas events and planning for 2020 has begun... = GWUC Headlines for w/e 17 Nov 2019 = * The [[ChoirOfHopeUpdateSep2019|Choir of Hope survey]] mentioned in today's congregational meeting is available to members. (Login needed) * Our Welfare group has a jar at Grill'd for December. For details of how you can support them, see [[https://view.email.grilld.com.au/?qs=44e34195a67289d457eefa5f941b550890fd4c3e942faa76f1325b33b3094c41dca1cc8c5dc3dba29b4022ea99676ee68364afd1549c7408762a46f8f461a0e6c41973dd323bda818a5d40b1eecf02b3|this link.]] = GWUC Headlines for w/e 10 Nov 2019 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Newsbeat-November-2019.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for November]] is now available. * The [[https://communications.cmail19.com/t/r-e-jddtjhjy-uupjjiyjy-f/|Synod newsletter for November]] is now available. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 Nov 2019 = * Here is the [[http://www.prayasyoucan.com.au/|link to Sister Harris's website]] mentioned in the [[http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/ChurchBulletin?action=AttachFile&do=view&target=201911.pdf|monthly Bulletin]] = GWUC Headlines for w/e 26 Oct 2019 = What an amazing Fete we had this last Saturday - if you missed it, pop Saturday 17 October 2020 into your diary - you don't want to miss the next one! Coming up this week: * Seniors' Morning Tea at The Hub tomorrow, Thursday 24 Oct 2019 at 10am - all are welcome. * Pop Up Study this Sunday 27 Oct 2019 at 2pm - come along and join in this interactive presentation by Dr CraigMitchell. * Church Council met on Wednesday, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20191023 = GWUC Headlines for w/e 12 Oct 2019 = * The [[attachment:PopUpStudy-20191027.pdf|Pop-Up Study]] with Presbytery Minister CraigMitchell is coming on 27 Oct 2019. * The [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-e-jdtdilkt-ukdkykikn-e/|Synod Newsletter for October]] is now available. * An election for Church Councillors and Elders will be help this Sunday at all services. * Seniors' Week Concert Event - The Evans Family at 2.30pm. Entry by donation. * Planned Giving Envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 5 Oct 2019 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Newsbeat-October-2019.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for October]] is now available, including a flyer for our forthcoming "Pop-Up Study" on 27 Oct 2019 at 2pm, here in Glen Waverley. * Council met this week and provisional minutes are available to those logged into the wiki at CouncilMinutes20191002. As always, if you need an account or other help, contact DavidMorgan or the church office. * Bring & Share Lunch is on this Sunday - All are welcome. * Planned Giving Envelopes are now available from the table in the foyer. * If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the fete, don’t forget to collect them from the table in the foyer. The leaflets need to be delivered by Sunday 13 October. * There is no 4.30 program during school holidays. ## Footnote. Please leave when archiving. Thanks. 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GWUC headlines for week ending Feb 13
Government guidelines for "Travelling with others" are now available. These should be followed when giving rides to people who do not reside with you.
GWUC headlines for week ending Feb 6
The new edition of the Kingsway magazie is now available.
Newsbeat, the Presbytery newsletter is now avaialble for January
ChurchCouncil met this week, and provisional minutes are available to the congregation.
Wearing of masks is now compulsory in all indoor spaces, including worship. Further details here.
GWUC headlines for week ending Jan 30
TheHub, the Thursday English class and the Bilingual English class have all cancelled for the first school term, and are hoping to start after Easter.
GWUC headlines for week ending Jan 23
The Book Sale is planned for Feb 27, subject of course to COVID numbers and with many precautions. To volunteer to distribute leaflets, please contact PeterAnderson. To help with setup and on the day, please contact SueMorgan.
In person attendance at worship is now possible. Details here.
GWUC headlines for week ending Jan 1
A virtual tour of the 'Once Upon A Christmas Installation' is now available.
An updated statement on worship attendance is now available.
We are advised that the changes announced on Jan 31 do not affect worship.
GWUC headlines for week ending December 19
The ChristmasInstallation is now open.
Annual reports from groups are now being sought.
GWUC headlines for week ending December 12
The wiki page of COVID advice continues to be updated.
GWUC headlines for week ending December 5
A virtual morning tea after the 10am service is available on Sunday, including remote members.
The Presbytery Newsletter for December is now available.
GWUC headlines for week ending November 28
Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20201125
The Advent letter with Christmas service times is now available.
GWUC headlines for week ending November 21
A discussion on COVID safe Communion is available.
- What is happening in Mission and Discipleship across Port Phillip East Presbytery?
- Craig Mitchell, PM Church Development, and Kelly Skilton, Mission and Leadership Development Convenor, would like to invite anyone who is passionate about Mission and Discipleship to come and have a conversation. There are three opportunities to engage in a discussion focusing on the vision and strategy for resourcing Port Phillip East Presbytery in the areas of Leadership, Mission and Discipleship. In establishing a new Mission and Leadership Development Committee we’re also keen to foster networks for resourcing local mission and growing disciples and leaders.
Register your attendance: http://www.trybooking.com/BMZIG
- Feel free to register for whichever conversation is most convenient.
- Wednesday 25th November 11:00am-12:00pm
- Thursday 26th November 7:00pm-8:00pm
- Thursday 3rd December 1:00pm-2:00pm
Enquiries to [email protected]
GWUC headlines for week ending November 14
Presbytery office is advertising for a part time secretary
Information on the updated restrictions is available.
GWUC headlines for week ending November 7
The November edition of Newsbeat, the Presbytery magazine is now available. It includes an article on developments in the Mount Waverley churches, and one by Rev Anneke Oppewal including her recent service at GWUC.
The page on COVID advice continues to be updated.
- A COVID safe Walkathon is being planned for 23 Nov. Keep the date free.
GWUC headlines for week ending October 31
Church Council met this week. Provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20201028. Important decisions included:
The church building will remain closed and services on line through November. A task group is looking at ways to resume services in the building.
A proposal to extend AlaneeHearnshaw's position is now ready for a Meeting of the Congregation.
Extensions of appointments for DiPaterson and JoanneBoldiston are in the final stages.
A position of Welfare Coordinator funded from the Henry Bequest was approved.
- The financial position for 2020 is looking encouraging.
- It was reported that $5300 has been donated to the Welfare Group from the "no fete this year" appeal.
- A new shipment of face masks have arrived, and are available at 20 Alimar Road. $5 suggested donation to Welfare.
GWUC headlines for week ending October 24
DavidMorgan has joined the "Synod Taskforce on Climate Justice and Emissions Reduction". The first meeting will be on Zoom in the week starting Monday 2 November, with the day and time to be chosen by a poll of those interested. Let David know soon if you would like to join him.
GWUC headlines for week ending October 10
Climate change taskforce The Justice and International Mission Cluster is asking you to be part of a taskforce on climate change action. The taskforce’s purpose is to identify, encourage and support the implementation of measures across the Synod to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. To lodge an expression of interest, contact Mark Zirnsak at [email protected] or on 0409 166 915 by October 28.
The October edition of Newsbeat, the Presbytery magazine is now available
The October issue of Crosslight, the Synod magazine is now available on line only.
GWUC headlines for week ending September 26
Church Council met this week and minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20200923. Important decisions include:
- Committing to offer to extend Alanee's appointment for another 5 years.
- Extending contracts for Di and Joanne.
- Noting that the building will remain closed through October.
- Approving the recruitment of a welfare coordinator funded from the Gwenda Henry bequest.
Digital Church Planting. Port Phillip Presbytery is a partner in an international Digital Church Planting seminar being run by the United Methodist Church for “Down Under” participants on five Wednesday afternoons or evenings from October 7 through to November 4, with a final event on Saturday November 7. This training is designed for churches rethinking their approach to connecting with new people during COVID19 and beyond, from how to create a budget and social media plan to how to host engaging online worship and structure a house-church network. You can register online at http://bit.ly/digitalchurchplantingAU
The Synod meeting will be a virtual meeting and will be held from 26 – 28 February, 2021. Because the meeting is a virtual one, Port Philip East representatives have been capped at 42 – 21 ordained and 21 lay. That number also needs to include young people (up to 30), persons aged between 30 and 50 and CALD members. A person does not have to be a member of Presbytery in order to be a Presbytery rep to the Synod meeting. A Nomination Form is available from DavidMorgan. As the Presbytery Standing Committee will need to bring a recommendation to the Presbytery meeting on 11 November, as to who represents the Presbytery, nominations need to be sent to me no later than 31 October.
GWUC headlines for week ending September 19
- Safe Church training will be going on line in 2021. Those who are due are now allowed to wait for that before renewing.
Presbytery are advertising a Zoom meeting for this Wednesday about Human rights in the Philipines. Details at HumanRightsPhilipines2020.
We have received a letter from the General Secretary about the finances of the UCA Victas Synod.
GWUC headlines for week ending September 5
The Big Night In is this week. Instructions in the mail on Friday.
The Presbytery Newsletter for September is now available
Synod 2021 See https://victas.uca.org.au/about-us/synod-meeting/
- The Synod Business Committee invites you to see the opportunities presented by a three-day virtual (online only) Synod meeting on February 26-28.
- Consider nominating people normally unable to attend five-day in-person meetings:
- People whose family, study or work commitments prevent attending a five-day meeting
- People starting to explore the life of the wider church
- People from ages/backgrounds which reflect the Synod’s strategic priorities
- Synod 2021 is an opportunity to gather the breadth of today’s church.
GWUC headlines for week ending August 29
Church Council met this week. Full minutes will be available at CouncilMinutes20200826. Decisions included:
- The buildings will remain closed at least throughout September.
- Adoption of a timetable to call a new MoW, aimed at ensuring continuity through Neil's likely retirement dates.
- Investigations to begin on the practicalities of employing a part time social worker for the Welfare team using bequest money.
- Quotes to be obtained for updating our on-line presence.
- A task group to be set up to investigate the future of our multicultural ministry.
- To investigate the possibility of "Virtual Membership" for those joining us on line from far away.
Our log of advice and actions in response to the virus continues to be updated.
GWUC headlines for week ending August 22
A Zoom discussion on Climate change is scheduled for Saturday August 29th.
Our virtual church concert, the Big Night In is coming 5 September.
Council will meet next Wednesday. Matters for consideration should be forwarded to <councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au>
Our log of advice and actions in response to the virus continues to be updated.
GWUC headlines for week ending August 15
Our virtual church concert, the Big Night In is coming 5 September.
GWUC headlines for week ending August 8
The Presbytery Newsletter for August is now available
OpeningAfterCoronaVirus#Last has been updated with new information.
GWUC headlines for week ending August 1
OpeningAfterCoronaVirus#Last has been updated with new information.
The first issue of Kingsway, our new magazine, is now available.
GWUC headlines for week ending July 25
Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are now available at CouncilMinutes20200722. For access information click here.
- Council agreed that it would not be possible to open the building in August, and that services will need to remain on line only at least until September.
- Council also accepted a recommendation from the Fete committee the we accept that a fete will not be possible this October.
OpeningAfterCoronaVirus#Last has been updated with new information.
GWUC Headlines for week ending July 11
A summary of the new restrictions is at item 20 of OpeningAfterCoronaVirus#Last
GWUC Headlines for week ending July 4
The Presbytery Newsletter for July is now available
GWUC Headlines for week ending June 27
Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20200625. For access information click here.
GWUC Headlines for week ending June 20
Disability values statement. In response to the federal Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability, we have published a Values Statement and short video about people with disability in the community. Our Disability Inclusion Advocate, Rev (Deacon) Dr Andy Calder, encourages all members of the church to view these two items and distribute them where necessary.
Presbytery are offering a range of learning opportunities.
The latest advice from Synod is now available.
Government guidelines for churches after June 22 are at OpeningAfterCoronaVirus, item 14. Late ammendments to those plans are at item 16.
- Places of worship will maintain their 20-person limits until at least July 12.
GWUC Headlines for week ending June 6
The Presbytery Newsletter for June is now available, and includes an article about Glen Waverley (p3-4).
As an extra communication channel for the current situation, we have set up a new email address, <discussions AT gwuc DOT org DOT au>, and an associated wiki page: PostShutDownDiscussion as a forum for members of the congregation to contribute to the discussion of the Church post COVID-19 shutdown. Contributions to that address will be collated and made available to all who logon to the wiki. Requests for wiki accounts should be sent to <wikimasters AT gwuc DOT org DOT au> .
The latest advice from Presbytery and Synod concerning opening our buildings is at OpeningAfterCoronaVirus
GWUC Headlines for week ending May 30
The latest Synod information on COVID-19 is now available.
Information on re-opening our buildings can be found at OpeningAfterCoronaVirus. Basically the limit of 20 people and requirement for 4 square meteres per person prevent groups from meeting until after the next relaxation, expected to take effect from June 22.
GWUC Headlines for week ending May 23
The second session of the FirstAndSecondPeopleStudy will be held by Zoom on June 1.
- Church Council will meet by Zoom on Thursday 28 May.
GWUC Headlines for week ending May 9
The Presbytery Newsletter for May is now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending May 2
We are invited to a FaceBook stream of a seminar on Wednesday afternoon this week by Dr Bex Lewis. She is a lecturer in communication at the Manchester Metropolitan University, and the author of "Raising Children in a Digital Age".Details on this pdf.
ChurchCouncil "met" this week, and minutes are available to CouncilMinutes20200429.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 18 April 2020
ChurchCouncil held a special meeting this week to review how we are going with the shutdown, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20200415
GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 April 2020
The Mount Waverley Interchurch Council organized a virtual Way of the Cross for Good Friday, 10 Apr 2020.
This Sunday we will have an on line service at 10am only with a minimum number of key people involved.
Virtual GOMER will be happening. Contact DavidMorgan for details.
There is a new wiki page to keep you entertained in your moments of isolation: CovidCommunications.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 April 2020
This Sunday we will have an on line service at 10am only with a minimum number of key people involved.
The Presbytery newsletter for March is now available, with news of how churches are adjusting.
Virtual GOMER will be happening. Contact DavidMorgan for details.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 28 March 2020
This Sunday we will have an on line service at 10am only with a minimum number of key people involved.
Presbytery have issued further guidance on COVID-19.
Church Council met this week using Zoom with minutes at CouncilMinutes20200325.
Council have prepared a Connectedness Survey to better gauge the needs and opportunities for electronic connectedness among the congregation. Please complete on line, or ask for a paper copy.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 21 March 2020
Please see CovidResponseMarch18
This Sunday we will have on line services at 9:15 and 11 only with a minimum number of key people involved.
National Church Life Survey is suspended.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 14 March 2020
The National Church Life Survey can now be filled in on line at https://surveys.ncls.org.au/ The Glen Waverley Church Code is UA291301.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 7 March 2020
The Uniting Church hosted an interfaith roundtable on the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) on Monday 24 February. A report is available here.
The Presbytery Newsletter for March is now available.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 29 February 2020
- Tuesday 25 Feb - Pancake Day! Pancakes will be sold at the church - come along and enjoy a delicious lunch - 11.30 am to 1pm
- Wednesday 26 Feb - Ash Wednesday service - 7.30pm
- Saturday 29 Feb - Book Sale - 8.30am to 4pm
- Sunday 1 March - Combined Worship - 10am followed by a meeting of the congregation at 11.30am
ChurchCouncil met this week and the provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20200226
GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 February 2020
The February Presbytery Newsletter is now available.
ChurchCouncil meets next week. Any matters to be considered shouls be sent to DavidMorgan as soon as possible.
Come & hear the stories from the group that went to the USA & Mexico at the 9.15am, 11am and 5pm services this Sunday.
February Material Aid for Brentwood Secondary College - Muesli Bars, Up&Go drinks, pens, pencils and Noodles-in-a-cup are all useful. Donations can be left in the coloured bins in the foyer.
- Saturday 29 February - Book Sale - Leap in and buy some great books! Doors open 8.30am.
- Retiring Offering this Sunday 23 February for long term bushfire relief.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 February 2020
Playgroup, English Conversation Classes & The Hub all start for 2020 THIS WEEK.
Don't forget to check the letter rack - rosters are now being distributed.
Saturday 29 February - Book Sale - Leap in and buy some great books! Doors open 8.30am.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 February 2020
- If you have offered to deliver flyers for the Book Sale, please collect them from the table in the foyer.
- Don't forget to check the letter rack - rosters are now being distributed.
New start dates for Playgroup, English Conversation Classes & The Hub - all return for 2020 in the week beginning 17 February.
Meeting of the Congregation at 11:30am on Sunday March 1 at 11:30am. Agenda at CongMeetingAgenda20200301
GWUC Headlines for w/e 1 February 2020
The Presbytery Newsletter for February is now available.
CTM are running a New and Renewing Gathering on Saturday March 24th.
Chinese Dad's Playgroup has been cancelled for this Saturday Feb 1 because of the novel corona virus 2019-nCoV.
For the same reason, TheHub will now commence on Tuesday 18th February at 10am.
Similarly the English conversation class will start on February 20.
Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20200129.
- Weekday playgoups will commence on Feb 17.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 25 January 2020
CraigMitchell is running a session on Forming disciples in a missional Church on 5 March, 10am-3pm at Glen Waverley UCA. Details and booking at the above link.
The 2019 performance of our solar panels has been added to SolarPowerPerformance
GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 January 2020
To help meet gaps already identified and to enable longer term relief and recovery Synod have launched a Uniting Bushfire Appeal. You can find the appeal at https://www.vt.uniting.org/uniting-vic-tas-2020-bushfire-appeal/
Target Australia will match dollar for dollar all cash contributions made to the Appeal via coin boxes and registers in stores. (But it appears that you forego your tax deduction.)
Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund has also been recommended.
- A reminder that the church office will be closed until Tuesday 28 January – emails and phone messages will be monitored daily.
- Don’t forget the Back to School and Backpack Blessing on Sunday 26 January at 10am.
- Sunday morning worship will be a single service at 10:00am each week until the end of January 2020.
- Watch this space for news about Sunday 4:30pm and 5:30pm activities in 2020.
- Indonesian fellowship is in recess and will recommence in 2020.
- Chinese fellowship is in recess and will recommence in March 2020.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 January 2020
- Sunday 22 Dec 2019 – Combined Nativity Worship 10:00am
- 24 Dec 2019 – Christmas Eve join us at 5:30pm or 11:00pm
- 25 Dec 2019 – Christmas Day worship at 8:30am and 10:00am
- 29 Dec 2019 – Combined Worship 10:00am
- 31 Dec 2019 – New Year’s Eve join us at 11:00pm
- Sunday morning worship will be a single service at 10:00am each week until the end of January 2020.
- Sunday 4:30pm and 5:30pm activities have finished for 2019. Watch this space for news about what will happen in 2020.
- Indonesian fellowship is in recess and will recommence in 2020.
- Chinese fellowship is in recess and will recommence in March 2020.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 14 December 2019
- The Christmas Trees Display - Christmas Reflections - is on until the end of December. Information booklets are available in the church foyer.
- Rosters for 2020 are now being filled. If you can help, please put your name on the lists on the office counter.
- Charity Christmas Cards are available to purchase from the office.
- Indonesian fellowship is in recess and will recommence in 2020.
- Chinese fellowship is in recess and will recommence in March 2020.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 7 December 2019
The Presbytery Newsletter for December is now available.
The Synod of VicTas Newsletter for December is now available.
Our WelfareCommittee is one of the local charities being supported by Grill'd for December. If you go there, identify yourself as being from GWUC, and you will be given double tokens to vote with. If we get the most votes of the three Decemeber causes, we will get $300. There are also special deals for 6 or more persons; ask.
- Seniors' Service - Celebrate Christmas with Carols - this Sunday 8 December @ 2.30pm
- Leisure Time Christmas Breakup - Monday 9 December @ 10.15am
- Remembrance Service - Tuesday 10 December at 8pm.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 30 Nov 2019
ChurchCouncil met this week, and provisional minutes are available here.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 23 Nov 2019
- The Hub Children's Christmas Photos are on this week - Monday to Wednesday at 10am. Come along and join in the fun!
Don't forget to regularly check the office counter & letter rack - Christmas events and planning for 2020 has begun...
GWUC Headlines for w/e 17 Nov 2019
The Choir of Hope survey mentioned in today's congregational meeting is available to members. (Login needed)
Our Welfare group has a jar at Grill'd for December. For details of how you can support them, see this link.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 10 Nov 2019
The Presbytery Newsletter for November is now available.
The Synod newsletter for November is now available.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 Nov 2019
Here is the link to Sister Harris's website mentioned in the monthly Bulletin
GWUC Headlines for w/e 26 Oct 2019
What an amazing Fete we had this last Saturday - if you missed it, pop Saturday 17 October 2020 into your diary - you don't want to miss the next one!
Coming up this week:
- Seniors' Morning Tea at The Hub tomorrow, Thursday 24 Oct 2019 at 10am - all are welcome.
Pop Up Study this Sunday 27 Oct 2019 at 2pm - come along and join in this interactive presentation by Dr CraigMitchell.
Church Council met on Wednesday, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20191023
GWUC Headlines for w/e 12 Oct 2019
The Pop-Up Study with Presbytery Minister CraigMitchell is coming on 27 Oct 2019.
The Synod Newsletter for October is now available.
- An election for Church Councillors and Elders will be help this Sunday at all services.
- Seniors' Week Concert Event - The Evans Family at 2.30pm. Entry by donation.
- Planned Giving Envelopes are available from the table in the foyer.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 5 Oct 2019
The Presbytery Newsletter for October is now available, including a flyer for our forthcoming "Pop-Up Study" on 27 Oct 2019 at 2pm, here in Glen Waverley.
Council met this week and provisional minutes are available to those logged into the wiki at CouncilMinutes20191002. As always, if you need an account or other help, contact DavidMorgan or the church office.
Bring & Share Lunch is on this Sunday - All are welcome.
- Planned Giving Envelopes are now available from the table in the foyer.
- If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the fete, don’t forget to collect them from the table in the foyer. The leaflets need to be delivered by Sunday 13 October.
- There is no 4.30 program during school holidays.
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