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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 1 September 2018 = * We have received a [[PastoralLetterAssembly2018Aug30|pastoral letter]] from the UCA President about an [[https://assembly.uca.org.au/marriage-services|Additional Marriage Liturgy.]] * '''Father’s Day Morning Tea – Sunday 2 September - '''Fathers and Grandfathers are especially invited to come to our 9.15am and 11am services next Sunday where there will be a focus on Father’s Day. Between the services there will be a special celebratory morning tea. * '''Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 September - '''An election for Church Councillors will be held today. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Further information is available from the office and CongregationalPage * '''Freezer Purchase Voting – Sunday 2 September - '''Voting regarding the use of Endowment Fund interest earnings to purchase a new freezer takes place at all services today. * '''Free Spirit Concert – Sunday 9 September - '''All are invited enjoy an afternoon with Free Spirit from 2.30pm on Sunday 9 September. Admission is $25 Adult and $20 Concession which includes afternoon tea. Tickets are available from the Office or Vida Foo. All funds raised support our Church programs and activities. * '''Newsbeat''', the [[http://www.ucappep.org/newsbeat/|Presbytery newsletter]] is now available. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 25 August 2018 = * Presbytery minutes record that Hannah Dungan has been commissioned as the chaplain to Somers Camp. * '''Indonesian Dinner & Interfaith Gathering – Saturday 25 August – 5.15pm'''<<BR>>Please join with us for dinner and inter-faith dialogue at this event. For more information see the August Monthly bulletin. * '''Outreach Forum – Sunday 26 August – 12noon - '''Join us for an Outreach Lunch Forum with Richard Feeney, the State Manager of Prison Fellowship, who is coming to share with us about the Prison Fellowship ministry.<<BR>>To assist with numbers, please add your name to the sign up sheet on the Office Counter. * '''Father’s Day Morning Tea – Sunday 2 September - '''Fathers and Grandfathers are especially invited to come to our 9.15am and 11am services next Sunday where there will be a focus on Father’s Day. Between the services there will be a special celebratory morning tea. * '''Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 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. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Further information is available from the office and CongregationalPage * Tim Costello, CEO of WorldVision, will be joined by Claire O’Neil, Labor Member for Hotham and others, to discuss refugee policy and the future of compassion and generosity in Australian politics on Thursday 30th of August from 5pm, in lecture theatre H2 in the Menzies Building, Monash University, Clayton. |
## 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. ## The 10 in the above example apparently means uploaded in October, not necessarily the October edition. ## SUNDAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK! (John 20:1) |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 18 August 2018 = * '''Indonesian Dinner & Interfaith Gathering – Saturday 25 August – 5.15pm - '''Please join with us for dinner and inter-faith dialogue at this event. For more information see the August Monthly bulletin. * '''Outreach Forum – Sunday 26 August – 12noon - '''Join us for an Outreach Lunch Forum with Richard Feeney, the State Manager of Prison Fellowship, who is coming to share with us about the Prison Fellowship ministry.<<BR>>To assist with numbers, please add your name to the sign up sheet on the Office Counter. * '''Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 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. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Further information is available from the office and http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationalPage * '''Bush Dance - '''A final reminder about the Bush Dance on this Saturday from 2pm. All are welcome to come and join in the fun at this fundraising activity for our church. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 August 2018 = * '''Monthly Material Aid: Uplift Socks Oddsox – Sunday 12 August - '''We are collecting new and odd socks. These are used by amputees to keep wound dressings in place and clean. Please bring along some new or odd socks. * '''Muffin Morning Tea – Wednesday 15 August – 10am to 12noon - '''Come and enjoy some delicious home-made muffins with a cuppa for morning tea and take home some recipes. Bring your family and friends. All ages welcome. All donations to research into Parkinsons’s Disease. * '''Fundraising Bush Dance – Saturday 18 August – from 2pm - '''All are welcome to join in the bush dance which is also a fund raising event for our congregation. $8 per adult or $25 per family. Come along for a fun afternoon and night. To give an idea of numbers, please add your name to the list on the office counter. More details available in the August Monthly bulletin. * '''Indonesian Dinner & Interfaith Gathering – Saturday 25 August – 5.15pm - '''Please join with us for dinner and inter-faith dialogue at this event. For more information see the August Monthly bulletin. * '''Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 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. Further information is available from the office and http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationalPage * '''Planned Giving Letters - '''These are available from the table in the foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver. Please check name and address details carefully and advise the Office of any changes necessary. |
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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. |
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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 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. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending August 10 = * The [[attachment:NewsbeatAug2024.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for August]] is now available. * Church Council met this week. [[CouncilMinutes20240808|Provisional minutes are here.]] * [[attachment:CouncilAgenda20240808/Worship_Time_Review_Report.pdf|The report of the worship time review group]] was adopted. |
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* '''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 week ending July 13 = * The 5pm service has a new name and [[attachment:MinistryTeamReport202407/GWUC FEAST Flyer.pdf|program.]] * [[CouncilMinutes20240711|Provisional Council Minutes]] from this week are available. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 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. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending July 6 = * Church Council will meet next Thursday. [[CouncilAgenda20240711|The agenda is developing here.]] * During July, our pancake breakfast program is one of three charities being supported by the Grill'd hamburger store in Kingsway. Eating there and putting your tokens in our jar can increase the amount of support. See https://grilld.com.au/local-matters |
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* '''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 week ending June 15 = * [[attachment:NewsbeatJune2024.pdf|The June 2024 edition of Newsbeat, our Presbytery magazine]] is now available. This issue is jam-packed with lots of fantastic interviews following our Ministry Milestones service, a special interview with Rev BillMorgan for his 80th anniversary of Ordination, and a chat with Alison Campbell Rate about modern challenges facing music ministry. |
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= 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 ''' |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending June 8 = * An introductory online Unit for anyone who wants to know more about the New Testament is available in July. For further information click the [[https://events.humanitix.com/exploring-the-new-testament|link here.]] * ChurchCouncil met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20240606|Provisional Minutes]] are available. Decisions include: * To continue with 10am worship during July and August while a task group of IanFerguson, VidaFoo, AlisonClarkson and LorraineChee review service times,consulting with the congregation and bringing a recommendation to the August CC meeting as to whether to return to 9:15 and 11:00 am services or continue with a single 10:00 am service. * To move meetings to the second Thuursday of each month, to enable more timely presentation of "End of month" financial and staffing information. = GWUC Headlines for week ending June 1 = * [[https://act2uca.com/report/gift-of-the-spirit/|ACT2, the report on the future of the UCA]] has been released. * Church Council will meet next Thursday June 6. The agenda is developing at CouncilAgenda20240606 = GWUC Headlines for week ending May 4 = * Church Council met this week and [[CouncilMinutes20240502|provisional minutes ]] are available. * [[https://justact.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JustAct-Newsletter-April-2024-Digital.pdf|The Synod Social Justice Newsletter]] is now available. ## Footnote. Please leave when archiving. Thanks. DavidMorgan == Access information == <<Anchor(WikiAccess)>> Note that some wiki pages require a wiki login, available to all church members. This can be arranged by contacting JohnHurst. If you want to see a particular wiki page and cannot, you are always welcome to contact DavidMorgan or ask the ChurchOffice to print a copy for you. If you need help finding information, see GwucWikiFirstTimeReaders or ask. |
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GWUC Headlines for week ending August 31
GWUC Headlines for week ending August 24
GWUC Headlines for week ending August 17
GWUC Headlines for week ending August 10
The Presbytery Newsletter for August is now available.
Church Council met this week. Provisional minutes are here.
The report of the worship time review group was adopted.
GWUC Headlines for week ending July 13
The 5pm service has a new name and program.
Provisional Council Minutes from this week are available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending July 6
Church Council will meet next Thursday. The agenda is developing here.
During July, our pancake breakfast program is one of three charities being supported by the Grill'd hamburger store in Kingsway. Eating there and putting your tokens in our jar can increase the amount of support. See https://grilld.com.au/local-matters
GWUC Headlines for week ending June 15
The June 2024 edition of Newsbeat, our Presbytery magazine is now available. This issue is jam-packed with lots of fantastic interviews following our Ministry Milestones service, a special interview with Rev BillMorgan for his 80th anniversary of Ordination, and a chat with Alison Campbell Rate about modern challenges facing music ministry.
GWUC Headlines for week ending June 8
An introductory online Unit for anyone who wants to know more about the New Testament is available in July. For further information click the link here.
ChurchCouncil met this week, and Provisional Minutes are available. Decisions include:
To continue with 10am worship during July and August while a task group of IanFerguson, VidaFoo, AlisonClarkson and LorraineChee review service times,consulting with the congregation and bringing a recommendation to the August CC meeting as to whether to return to 9:15 and 11:00 am services or continue with a single 10:00 am service.
- To move meetings to the second Thuursday of each month, to enable more timely presentation of "End of month" financial and staffing information.
GWUC Headlines for week ending June 1
ACT2, the report on the future of the UCA has been released.
Church Council will meet next Thursday June 6. The agenda is developing at CouncilAgenda20240606
GWUC Headlines for week ending May 4
Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are available.
The Synod Social Justice Newsletter is now available.
Access information
Note that some wiki pages require a wiki login, available to all church members. This can be arranged by contacting JohnHurst. If you want to see a particular wiki page and cannot, you are always welcome to contact DavidMorgan or ask the ChurchOffice to print a copy for you. If you need help finding information, see GwucWikiFirstTimeReaders or ask.