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