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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 Nov 2018 = * [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Newsbeat-November-2018.pdf|Presbytery newsletter for November]] is now available. * '''Cup day holiday – Tuesday 6 November - ''' * Please note that the church office will be closed on Tuesday 6 November. * '''Neil Peters on leave 7-14 November - '''Please note that Neil will be on annual leave 7-14 November. Please contact the office or Di Paterson for any pastoral queries during this time. * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 20 November at 8pm - '''Please make sure that you mark this date in your diary now. The meeting will be informative and consider some important matters concerning our congregation. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 27 October 2018 = * '''Glenallen Working Bee – Saturday 27 October – 9am to 11.30am - '''Please save the date for the next working bee at Glenallen School. To quote staff member Sam Brooker, the “School Community appreciates the fabulous support that that parishioners of Glen Waverley Uniting Church gives to it.” * '''Operation Christmas Child – Thursday 1 November - '''We are again participating in Operation Christmas Child. Any filled shoeboxes can be dropped off at the Church Office up till Thursday 1 November. Collected shoeboxes will be delivered to Operation Christmas Child on Friday 2 November for delivery to children in time for Christmas. * '''Adult Group – Friday 2 November at 8pm - '''Join us for Adult Group on Friday 2 November at 8pm in the fellowship area. Please come and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, light supper and fellowship. All are welcome. * '''CAE Book Group – Wednesday 7 November at 7.30pm - '''The CAE Book Group will be meeting in the home of Barbara Hurst. More details in the bulletin. * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 20 November at 8pm - '''Please make sure that you mark this date in your diary now. The meeting will be informative and consider some important matters concerning our congregation. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 20 October 2018 = * '''Combined Service at 10am – Sunday 21 October - '''In our Combined Service today we will recognise the significant contribution of some members who are leaving the district, as well as celebrating all the hard work that has gone into the fete. A reminder that after the service there will be a special morning tea. Please stay for this small celebration. * '''Seniors’ Morning Tea at The Hub – Thursday 25 October from 10am till 12noon - '''Come along and enjoy a delicious morning tea. Bring your family and friends. All ages welcome. All donations to research into Motor Neurone Disease. * '''World Community Day – Friday 26 October at 2pm - '''Community Day Service will be held at St Philip’s Anglican Church (cnr Catherine Avenue & Stephensons Road, Mt Waverley) at 2pm. The speaker will be Genevieve Cormack speaking on the theme “Women Sharing Open Heartedly”. * '''Glenallen Working Bee – Saturday 27 October – 9am to 11.30am - '''Please save the date for the next working bee at Glenallen School. To quote staff member Sam Brooker, the “School Community appreciates the fabulous support that that parishioners of Glen Waverley Uniting Church gives to it.” If you are able to assist, please add your name to the list on the office counter. * '''Operation Christmas Child - '''“Shoebox gifts are for kids in need, regardless of their background or religious belief. Each shoebox is a gift of love that tells a child they are not forgotten.” Filled shoeboxes can now be dropped off at the Church Office. See the bulletin for more details. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 13 October 2018 = * A invitation is issued to attend a Presbytery Mission Development Committee event on Nov 14. See [[MDCEvent20181114]] * The [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-e-jjhdkrik-uyjlltjyjt-c/|Synod e-Newsletter for October]] is now available * '''Celebration of Seniors – Sunday 14 October at 2pm''' All are welcome to the Celebration of Seniors today at 2pm. There will be no light lunch today. * '''GWUC Fete – Saturday 20 October from 8.30am - '''I know you won’t have forgotten … but just in case! * '''Combined Service – Next Week – Sunday 21 October - '''A reminder that after the 10am Combined Service next week, there will be a special morning tea. Please stay for this small celebration. * '''Glenallen Working Bee – Saturday 27 October – 9am to 11.30am - '''Please save the date for the next working bee at Glenallen School. To quote staff member Sam Brooker, the “School Community appreciates the fabulous support that that parishoners of Glen Waverley Uniting Church gives to it.” If you are able to assist, please add your name to the list on the office counter. * '''Ping Pong a-Thon 2018 - '''This year's Ping Pong a-Thon is being held at High Street Road Uniting Church. Mr Kenny Yang, member of Glen Waverley Uniting Church Ping Pong / Badminton Club, will participate to raise funds for the cause. All funds raised will be supporting eight amazing organisations to minimise the effects of slavery across Asia. For more information or to support Kenny's efforts visit:- www.pingpongathon.com/kennyyan |
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* '''Planned Giving Envelopes - '''The new sets of planned giving envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours as this saves us postage costs. | = GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 24 = * Multiple service times resume this week. * Check in requirements for morning tea and other food service have now been discontinued. * Some [[MarriotArtworkRevised2022|revised artwork]] for the new position in the foyer has been prepared. * Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20220421 * The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change group will be holding a vigil at our local members office on May 6. See https://www.arrcc.org.au/chisolm_vigil_6_may and again on May 20, see https://www.arrcc.org.au/chisolm_vigil |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 6 October 2018 = * '''Reminder – Daylight Saving Starts Today – 7 October - '''A reminder that daylight savings commences at 2am on Sunday morning. Make sure that you move your clocks forward one hour. * '''Retiring Offering – Today – 7 October - '''After all services today there will be a retiring offering to support drought affected farmers and communities in NSW. The funds will be directed through the NSW/ACT Moderator’s drought appeal to be used in 4 rural presbyteries for vouchers in local shops/paying bills etc. * '''Club 2018 – Today – 7 October - '''Club 2018 will meet today after the 11am Service. All are welcome to bring a plate and share in lunch together. * '''Celebration of Seniors – Sunday 14 October - '''All are welcome to the Celebration of Seniors next Sunday from 2pm. Please add your name to the list on the office counter for catering. There will be no light lunch on this day. * '''Fete – Leaflet Delivery - '''If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the fete, please collect your leaflets from the table in the foyer. The leaflets need to be delivered by Sunday 14 October. * '''Glenallen Working Bee – Saturday 27 October – 9am to 11.30am - '''Please save the date for the next working bee at Glenallen School. To quote staff member Sam Brooker, the “School Community appreciates the fabulous support that that parishoners of Glen Waverley Uniting Church gives to it.” If you are able to assist, please add your name to the list on the office counter. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 17 = * Presbytery are looking for members and volunteers for this year's Synod meeting. Please see SynodMembersVolunteers2022 * A number of [[https://communications.cmail19.com/t/r-e-jhtttddk-btjqhtwd-yd/|courses]] are available through Synod. * Regular services resume next Sunday. See RosterPreaching. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 29 Sept 2018 = * [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Newsbeat-October-2018.pdf|Presbytery newsletter for October]] is now available. * '''Fete – Leaflet Delivery - '''If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the fete, please collect your leaflets from the table in the foyer. * '''UCAF – Tuesday 2 October at 10am - '''UCAF members will meet in the fellowship room for morning tea at 10am. At 10.30am we will meet in Room 1 for our meeting. The speaker will be Lynn Peters who will give an account of her life. Everyone is welcome to attend. Goods brought will be for Glen Waverley Welfare Committee. Enquiries: Barbara Thompson 9802 3980. * '''Men’s Fellowship – Tuesday 2 October at 2pm - '''Our speaker this month is our own Lynn Peters. Lynn has been deeply involved in Christian education in schools for many years and she will be telling us about the work being done and the problems involved in this vital work. Come along and enjoy the fellowship. Contact: Bill Norquay 9884 4800. * '''CAE Book Group – Wednesday 3 October at 7.30pm - '''CAE Book Group will meet at the home of Bev and Don Reid. Phone: 9802 4609. * '''Adult Group – Friday 5 October at 6.30pm - '''Meeting at 6.30pm in the Fellowship area we will have a Pizza night with $10 per person being payable on the night. A booking is required. All welcome. Contact: Anne & Arthur Davey on 9802 2107 by Wednesday 3 October. * '''Review of Selection Process of Congregation Outreach Projects – Sunday 30 September - '''Community Outreach Group will be reviewing the selection process of the Congregation Outreach Projects and allocation of funding. Members of the Congregation are invited to provide feedback on the process via email to [email protected] Sunday September 30. The current criteria and application form may be found on the Church Wiki at CopProjects2018. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 3 = * [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-l-tyyhhdjl-btjqhtwd-p/|Crosslight]] is available. * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Newsbeat-April-2022.pdf|April edition of the Presbytery newsletter Newsbeat]] is available. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 Sept 2018 = * '''Moon Festival – Saturday 22 September - '''A group of Indonesian women, many from the congregation, will be all dressed up and playing the Angklung (traditional Indonesian instrument) at the Monash Council Multicultural Moon Light Festival held in the central car park in Glen Waverley on Saturday 22 September. They are scheduled to be on stage at 5.40 pm. You may consider going and supporting them. * '''Amazing Generosity = Opportunities – Sunday 23 September - '''This Sunday is the last opportunity to share your dreams about how we might continue our outreach and ministry in the local community through the generous bequest we have received.<<BR>>Please feel out the form on the Office counter and place it in the specially marked box, with your ideas, hopes and dreams. * '''Review of Selection Process of Congregation Outreach Projects – Sunday 30 September - '''Community Outreach Group will be reviewing the selection process of the Congregation Outreach Projects and allocation of funding. Members of the Congregation are invited to provide feedback on the process via email to [email protected] Sunday September 30. The current criteria and application form may be found on the Church Wiki at CopProjects2018. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 26 = * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20220321 * A number of [[https://communications.cmail19.com/t/r-e-jhtttddk-btjqhtwd-yd/|Synod courses]] are available. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 Sept 2018 = * '''September Issue of NewView – Closing Date Friday 21 September - '''Please send in reflections, photos, anecdotes, poems and reports of activities in our church community to either [email protected] to the office. * '''Final Call for Volunteers to Deliver Fete Leaflets - '''Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you can help to deliver leaflets for our fete. We need about 50 people to letterbox-drop 13,000 leaflets during the second week of October. If you delivered leaflets for last year’s fete please tick or cross out your name on the list, depending on whether you can assist again this year. Enquiries: Peter Anderson – 0411 123 253. * '''Worship Centre and Chapel Sound Training - '''Training on how to use the sound system in the church, hall and chapel will be available on the following dates led by Joel Leister. Training will take about 30 minutes and will be held on Saturday 22 September and Saturday 13 October between 9am and 11am on both days. Please register your interest at the Office for a specific session. * '''Moon Festival – Saturday 22 September - '''A group of Indonesian women, many from the congregation, will be all dressed up and playing the Angklung (traditional Indonesian instrument) at the Monash Council Multicultural Moon Light Festival held in the central car park in Glen Waverley on Saturday 22 September. They are scheduled to be on stage at 5.40 pm. You may consider going and supporting them. If you would like to help with the Moon Festival please sign up on the sheet outside the office. We need people to assist with craft, setting up and packing up, and sitting and chatting over a cuppa. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 Sept 2018 = * [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Newsbeat-September-2018-1.pdf|Presbytery newsletter for September]] is now available. * [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/ViewEmail/r/56AE8BCB1A73F4872540EF23F30FEDED/A34C2D2A930726CC6CBD507C784BD83B|The Synod newletter]] is also available. * '''Material Aid Offering – Today – Sunday 9 September - '''Muesli bars, ‘UP&GOs’, noodles in a cup and pens and pencils are all welcome and will go to support the Brentwood Secondary College’s Wellbeing Department. * '''An Afternoon with Free Spirit – Today – Sunday 9 September - '''All are invited enjoy an afternoon with Free Spirit from 2.30pm on Sunday 9 September. Admission is $25 Adult and $20 Concession which includes afternoon tea. Tickets are available from the Office or Vida Foo. All funds raised support our Church programs and activities. * '''September Issue of NewView – Closing Date Friday 21 September - '''Please send in reflections, photos, anecdotes, poems and reports of activities in our church community to either [email protected] to the office. * '''Moon Festival – Saturday 22 September - '''If you would like to help with the Moon Festival Celebration please sign up on the sheet outside the office. We need people to assist with craft, setting up and packing up, and sitting and chatting over a cuppa. * '''Delivery of Fete Leaflets – Volunteers Needed - '''Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you can help to deliver leaflets for our fete. We need about 50 people to letterbox-drop 13,000 leaflets during the second week of October. If you delivered leaflets for last year’s fete, please tick or cross out your name on the list, depending on whether you can assist again this year. Enquiries: Murray Lowe – 9885 8514 |
* Monash Interfaith Gathering have invited us to a virtual screening of "Shereen" on 21st March at 7:30pm to support their work of promoting Understanding, Respect and Harmony throughout the community. * [[https://click.mlsend.com/link/c/YT0xOTA1NDcyMzE1ODk4OTkyNzUyJmM9dTdkMiZlPTAmYj05NDI5NDg3MzYmZD1mM2EwczNs.oi_yaPZi8NSYx9bqnwqB_qJzO4QWE7iN2W6SaLIkskc|Click here to view the trailer.]] * [[https://click.mlsend.com/link/c/YT0xOTA1NDcyMzE1ODk4OTkyNzUyJmM9dTdkMiZlPTAmYj05NDI5NDg3NDImZD1wMWkycDRr.0eUSQksMAnzjZhCku209xzzbbeOOycz3NPk1tNdTD9M|Click here to register]] * ONCE YOU'RE ON THE REGISTRATION SCREEN: * Click ‘Get Access Now’. * Register your details / log in and complete checkout. * Return to https://www.fanforcetv.com/programs/shereen-monash on Monday 21st March at 7:30pm to access the film and discussion. * FAQs are available [[https://click.mlsend.com/link/c/YT0xOTA1NDcyMzE1ODk4OTkyNzUyJmM9dTdkMiZlPTAmYj05NDI5NDg3NDUmZD1vMHM3bTNs.XYKorzFP5Mai3Isav-Y3nnn6nt8TUyLdxoXmyUKk0zE|here]] if you run into any issues. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 1 Sep 2018 = * We have received a [[PastoralLetterAssembly2018Aug30|pastoral letter]] from the UCA President about an [[https://assembly.uca.org.au/marriage-services|Additional Marriage Liturgy.]] * '''Father’s Day Morning Tea – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - '''Fathers and Grandfathers are especially invited to come to our 9.15am and 11am services next Sunday where there will be a focus on Father’s Day. Between the services there will be a special celebratory morning tea. * '''Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - '''An election for Church Councillors will be held today. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Further information is available from the office and CongregationalPage * '''Freezer Purchase Voting – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - '''Voting regarding the use of Endowment Fund interest earnings to purchase a new freezer takes place at all services today. * '''Free Spirit Concert – Sunday 9 Sep 2018 - '''All are invited enjoy an afternoon with Free Spirit from 2.30pm on Sunday 9 Sep 2018. Admission is $25 Adult and $20 Concession which includes afternoon tea. Tickets are available from the Office or Vida Foo. All funds raised support our Church programs and activities. * '''Newsbeat''', the [[http://www.ucappep.org/newsbeat/|Presbytery newsletter]] is now available. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 6 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Newsbeat-March-2022.pdf|March issue of Newsbeat]] is available. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 25 Aug 2018 = * Presbytery minutes record that Hannah Dungan has been commissioned as the chaplain to Somers Camp. * '''Indonesian Dinner & Interfaith Gathering – Saturday 25 Aug 2018 – 5.15pm'''<<BR>>Please join with us for dinner and inter-faith dialogue at this event. For more information see the August Monthly bulletin. * '''Outreach Forum – Sunday 26 Aug 2018 – 12noon - '''Join us for an Outreach Lunch Forum with Richard Feeney, the State Manager of Prison Fellowship, who is coming to share with us about the Prison Fellowship ministry.<<BR>>To assist with numbers, please add your name to the sign up sheet on the Office Counter. * '''Father’s Day Morning Tea – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - '''Fathers and Grandfathers are especially invited to come to our 9.15am and 11am services next Sunday where there will be a focus on Father’s Day. Between the services there will be a special celebratory morning tea. * '''Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - '''An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday 2 Sep 2018. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Further information is available from the office and CongregationalPage * Tim Costello, CEO of !WorldVision, will be joined by Claire O’Neil, Labor Member for Hotham and others, to discuss refugee policy and the future of compassion and generosity in Australian politics on Thursday 30 Aug 2018 from 5pm, in lecture theatre H2 in the Menzies Building, Monash University, Clayton. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 26 = * National Church Life Surveys are due. See [[HeadLines#NCLS|below.]] * Nominations for [[attachment:CongregationalPage/2022 Election Form - no background.pdf|Council]] and [[attachment:CongMeetingInfoSessionReport202220206/2022 JNC Election Form - no background.pdf|Joint Nominating Committee]] close Next Sunday Feb 27. * [[JointNominatingCommitteeRole|Information of JNC is at available.]] * Church Council met this week and [[CouncilMinutes20220221|provisional minutes]] are now available. Login required. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 18 Aug 2018 = * '''Indonesian Dinner & Interfaith Gathering – Saturday 25 Aug 2018 – 5.15pm - '''Please join with us for dinner and inter-faith dialogue at this event. For more information see the August Monthly bulletin. * '''Outreach Forum – Sunday 26 Aug 2018 – 12noon - '''Join us for an Outreach Lunch Forum with Richard Feeney, the State Manager of Prison Fellowship, who is coming to share with us about the Prison Fellowship ministry.<<BR>>To assist with numbers, please add your name to the sign up sheet on the Office Counter. * '''Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 -''' An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday 2 Sep 2018. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Further information is available from the office and http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationalPage * '''Bush Dance - '''A final reminder about the Bush Dance on this Saturday from 2pm. All are welcome to come and join in the fun at this fundraising activity for our church. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 19 = * [[https://www.pokiesplayyou.org.au/end_gambling_harm_after_dark|A petition to synchronise closing hours for gambling venues]] is available. In Victoria, all gaming venues must only operate for a maximum of 20 hours a day with a four-hour break. However each venue can individually decide what hours their poker machine rooms are closed. In Monash, access to a gaming venue is available 24 hurs a day. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 Aug 2018 = * '''Monthly Material Aid: Uplift Socks Oddsox – Sunday 12 Aug 2018 - '''We are collecting new and odd socks. These are used by amputees to keep wound dressings in place and clean. Please bring along some new or odd socks. * '''Muffin Morning Tea – Wednesday 15 Aug 2018 – 10am to 12noon - '''Come and enjoy some delicious home-made muffins with a cuppa for morning tea and take home some recipes. Bring your family and friends. All ages welcome. All donations to research into Parkinsons’s Disease. * '''Fundraising Bush Dance – Saturday 18 Aug 2018 – from 2pm - '''All are welcome to join in the bush dance which is also a fund raising event for our congregation. $8 per adult or $25 per family. Come along for a fun afternoon and night. To give an idea of numbers, please add your name to the list on the office counter. More details available in the August Monthly bulletin. * '''Indonesian Dinner & Interfaith Gathering – Saturday 25 Aug 2018 – 5.15pm - '''Please join with us for dinner and inter-faith dialogue at this event. For more information see the August Monthly bulletin. * '''Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - '''An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday 2 Sep 2017. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. Further information is available from the office and http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationalPage * '''Planned Giving Letters - '''These are available from the table in the foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver. Please check name and address details carefully and advise the Office of any changes necessary. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 12 = * [[CongMeetingInfoSessionReport202220206|The report of last Sundays meeting]], with links to all the material provided, is now available. * [[https://issuu.com/ucavictas/docs/202202_crosslight_feb_flipbook|The February issue of Crosslight]] is now available. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 Aug 2018 = * [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Newsbeat-August-2018.pdf|Presbytery newsletter for August]] is now available. * Church Council has been asked to consider recognition of First Peoples in our services and buildings. Read the discussion at AcknowledgementOfFirstPeoples. Comments welcome to <<MailTo(CouncilSec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>> * '''Club 2018 – Sunday 5 Aug 2018 at 12noon''' - Club 2018 will meet for lunch today following the 11am service. All welcome. * '''Free Spirit Concert – Sunday 5 Aug 2018 at 2.30pm - '''At 2.30pm Free Spirit will present their concert at Croydon Uniting Church, 6 Tallent Street, Croydon, in support of the Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre I Brunswick. If you are unable to attend their concert here at Glen Waverley on September 9, then consider attending this afternoon to support asylum seekers. * '''Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 September - '''An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday September 2nd. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. The nomination period for Church Councillors is open from Sunday July 22nd until Sunday 12 Aug 2018. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Please prayerfully consider who might be nominated or renominated to serve our Congregation as Church Councillors. Further information and nomination forms are available from the office and http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationalPage * '''Planned Giving Letters - '''These are available from the table in the foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver. Please check name and address details carefully and advise the Office of any changes necessary. * '''With Love to the World - '''The new edition of With Love to the World is now available. Please collect your copy from the letter rack. |
<<Anchor(NCLS)>> * The National Church Life Survey is underway. * After multiple delays, Glen Waverley is now running the National Church Life Survey. * This is designed to enable the whole congregation to provide input into church planning, and will be especially valuable this year as we move towards calling another Minister of the Word. However, its usefulness depends critically on how representative it is, that is, getting as many members as possible to take part. * This is a voluntary, anonymous and confidential survey. * Most people complete it in 15 to 20 minutes. * Choose one response to each question unless it states otherwise. * Not all surveys are exactly alike. There are many issues being covered. * Further details are available from [[https://www.2021ncls.org.au/about|NCLS.]] * The options for taking part are: * [[http://attendersurvey.ncls.org.au|Online here for 15+]] or [[http://childsurvey.ncls.org.au|here for 8-14yrs]]. Our Church Code is UA291301 Glen Waverley Uniting Church. * Paper copies available at 10am services on Feb 13th and 20th. The preference is for forms to be filled in and left on the day, but return to the church office is acceptable. * Contact the office asking Joanne to send you a paper survey by post. * A [[https://www.2021ncls.org.au/media/2152/2021-ncls-parent-information-sheet.pdf|parent information sheet]] is available for families with 8 to 14 year olds. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 28 Jul 2018 = * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 29 Jul 2018 at 11.30am - '''There will be a meeting of the congregation on Sunday 29 Jul 2018 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 Sep 2018 - '''An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday 2 Sep 2018. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. The nomination period for Church Councillors is open from Sunday 22 Jul 2018 until Sunday 18 Aug 2018. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Please prayerfully consider who might be nominated or renominated to serve our Congregation as Church Councillors. Further information and nomination forms are available from the office and 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 Feb 5 = * [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Newsbeat-February-2022.pdf|The February edition of Newsbeat]] is now available, including two stories from Glen Waverley. * Members are invited to financially support the UnitingWorld appeal, which is helping the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga to support people affected by the volcanic eruption and tsunami. Funds donated through Unitingworld make it possible to quickly get food and clothes and other essentials to people in need, particularly those who have been evacuated from their islands. UnitingWorld has set up a website where donations can be made to support the emergency relief efforts that are underway. https://donate.unitingworld.org.au/tonga. |
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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 Jan 29 = * [[https://victas.uca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Developing-a-Culture-of-Welcoming-flyer.pdf|Some workshops on welcoming]] are available from Synod, starting Feb 2. * The World Council of Churches and others have launched a [[https://www.oikoumene.org/resources/publications/zactax-toolkit|"zactax" toolkit]] to campaign for tax justice. * As groups resume for the new year, we are reminded of the [[https://victas.uca.org.au/covid-19-warning-for-congregations/|legal requirements for checkin and mask wearing]] * TheHub have decided to resume in second term 2022. |
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= GWUC Headlines for temberw/e 21 Jul 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 Jul 2018 at 5pm - '''The Annual General Meeting of the Uniting Church Glen Waverley Tennis Club will be held in the clubhouse on Saturday 28 Jul 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 Jul 2018 at 11.30am - '''There will be a meeting of the congregation on Sunday 29 Jul 2018 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 Jan 15 = * The Gold FISH group have decided to postpone the Book Sale from March 5 to a date to be determined, due to the increased prevalence of Covid-19. * In view of the continuing large number of COVID19 cases in the community, Church Council has decided to hold a single 10am live streamed service throughout February. A special meeting of the congregation for Council to outline plans for our future ministry team was planned for February 6. This will now be held following the 10am service, and live streamed for those not in attendance. This will be an information giving meeting, and no decisions are planned. It is hoped that the regular meeting of the congregation scheduled for March 6 will be possible in person. |
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* '''Adult Group – Friday 3 Aug 2018 at 8pm - '''Join us for Adult Group on Friday 3 Aug 2018 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 Sep 2018 - '''An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday 2 Sep 2017. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. The nomination period for Church Councillors will be open from Sunday 22 Jul 2018 until Sunday 18 Aug 2018. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Please prayerfully consider who might be nominated or renominated to serve our Congregation as Church Councillors. Further information and nomination forms are available from the office and http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationalPage * '''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 Dec 25 = * '''UPDATE. Masks will be mandatory indoors in Victoria from 11:59pm tonight (23 Dec) for people aged eight and over as the state ramps up its response to the COVID-19 Omicron variant. The rule applies to all indoor settings except private homes.''' * [[https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/how-we-live|Government advice for Omicron.]] * If you have COVID-19 symptoms or if you have been advised to get tested by a contact, workplace or school, get a COVID-19 test and isolate until you get a negative result. * We strongly recommend wearing a mask if you can’t physically distance, are indoors in public areas, or if you are with people who may be vulnerable to COVID-19. * Remember to check in everywhere every time using the [[CheckInVicGov|Services Victoria app.]] |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 14 Jul 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 29 Jul 2018 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 Dec 11 = * We have been notified by the family that a person who attended Beryl Boundy's funeral on Wednesday December first has subsequently developed symptoms and tested positive for Covid-19. It is considered unlikely that the person was infectious on Wednesday. We have also received sms notification from the Health Department of a positive case at the church sometime Tuesday or Wednesday last week, but it is not clear that this was the same person.<<BR>>All those who attended the church on those days are advised to be especially vigilant for symptoms, and of course, to get tested as soon as any symptoms appear. * Church Council met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20211206|provisional minutes are now available.]] * A [[http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/FleshingOutTheVision2021?action=AttachFile&do=view&target=Church+Council+-+GWUC+REVISIONING+for+2022+-+with+edits+4-12-2021.pdf|Visioning document considered at the meeting]] is available. * Council decided to resume multiple services in February for a three month trial. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 4 = * Church Council meets this Monday night to consider our vision as a congregation. Documents are available at FleshingOutTheVision2021. * As part of the vision Council is considering a proposal to set up a KingswayWelfareFund, and would be very pleased to hear from members who would be interested in helping with this. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 20 = * MonashInterfaithGathering invites us to join their online forum [[https://monashinterfaith.org.au/mig-events/forum-stop-violence-against-women|Stop violence against women]] Thursday 18 November. * ChurchCouncil met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20211115|provisional minutes]] are available now. * Relaxed restriction mean that there is no cap on attendances this Sunday for the fully vaccinated. Some help on showing vaccination status is available at CovidVaccinationCertificate. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 13 = * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lke9HNub_Fs&list=PLLVW9cF90hWnZMlojGGvTCo9HrxtG076s&index=1|The recording of DiPaterson's investiture]] is now available. * Church Council meets next Monday. Matters for their attention can be sent to <<MailTo(councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>> = GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 30 = * The church office will again be occupied from Monday 8 November. [[OpeningBuildingNov2021|Details here]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 23 = * ChurchCouncil met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20211018|provisional minutes]] are available now. * JanClear has written a report on the WomenOfFaithForum included DebLeigh's presentation. * The Uniting Church has [[https://uniting.church/church-leaders-call-for-climate-action/|joined churches from across the region]] in calling on the Australian Government to play its part in global action addressing climate change. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 16 = * ChurchCouncil meets next week, and the [[CouncilAgenda20211018|agenda]] is developing. * The [[https://service.vic.gov.au/check-in/|Service Victoria app (Check in app)]] has now been updated to show vaccination certificates. Some help on getting and displaying your vaccination status is availble at CovidVaccinationCertificate. Comments, suggestions and calls for help are all welcome. The [[RoadMapChurches|roadmap]] currently indicates that we will all need to show this or some other copy when the state opens up after reaching 80% of eligible people vaccinated, expected early next month. * The moderator has sent a [[attachment:ModeratorLetter.pdf|pastoral letter]] about opening after restrictions lift. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 9 = * [[attachment:VicCouncilChurches/VCC Oct 2021 Newsletter.pdf|The October newsletter of the Victorian Council of Churches]] is now available. * [[ResumingWorshipAfterCovidVaccination|Continuing discusssions on dealing with the Victorian roadmap]] are available. * Glen Waverley features in [[https://uniting.church/towards-zero-2/| Towards Zero Episode 2]], released by the Uniting Church National Assembly. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 25 = * Presbytery Minister wrote: ''Vaccination Passports? The Victoria roadmap provides for different levels of capacity depending on whether or not everybody present has been vaccinated. This will be a challenge for many congregations, as the Victorian government has indicated that there will be a limit of 20 people gathering together where we don't know that everyone present has been fully vaccinated. I am confident that we'll have resources from both the Government and from the Synod that will help us navigate this challenge.'' * Church Council met this week and provsional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20210920. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 18 = * Church Council meets Monday Sep 20 on Zoom. Anything for their consideration should be sent to <<MailTo(councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>> as soon as possible please. * The Uniting Church National Assembly have just released [[https://uniting.church/towards-zero-2/|these resources for congregations]] on taking action on climate change = GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 11 = * DebLeigh is talking to the [[http://www.monashinterfaith.org.au|Monash Interfaith Gathering]] on September 23 about the [[ChoirOfHope|Choir of Hope.]] [[attachment:CouncilCorrespondence202109MIG/MonashInterfaithGroupDebLeigh.png|Flyer available here.]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 4 = * Extended lockdowns mean a [[http://gwuc.org.au/live/|a single 10am live streamed service]] with no congregation for the forseeable future, certainly through September. * We were awarded a [[https://fiveleafecoawards.org/|Five Leaves Eco Award]] at the recent (virtual) Presbytery meeting. [[https://ucappep.org/first-five-leaf-eco-awards-presented/|An article and video of the presentation is available.]] * We are preparing an outside display celebrating Spring, and are inviting our church community and neighbourhood to Spread the Warmth of Spring… but we need your help! Here is a SunFlower to print out and colour in. (You could even write a nice message on it!) * [[https://crosslight.org.au/author/crosslight/|Crosslight is available on line.]] ## Footnote. Please leave when archiving. Thanks. DavidM == 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 Apr 24
- Multiple service times resume this week.
- Check in requirements for morning tea and other food service have now been discontinued.
Some revised artwork for the new position in the foyer has been prepared.
Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20220421
The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change group will be holding a vigil at our local members office on May 6. See https://www.arrcc.org.au/chisolm_vigil_6_may and again on May 20, see https://www.arrcc.org.au/chisolm_vigil
GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 17
Presbytery are looking for members and volunteers for this year's Synod meeting. Please see SynodMembersVolunteers2022
A number of courses are available through Synod.
Regular services resume next Sunday. See RosterPreaching.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 3
Crosslight is available.
The April edition of the Presbytery newsletter Newsbeat is available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 26
Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20220321
A number of Synod courses are available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 19
- Monash Interfaith Gathering have invited us to a virtual screening of "Shereen" on 21st March at 7:30pm to support their work of promoting Understanding, Respect and Harmony throughout the community.
- ONCE YOU'RE ON THE REGISTRATION SCREEN:
- Click ‘Get Access Now’.
- Register your details / log in and complete checkout.
Return to https://www.fanforcetv.com/programs/shereen-monash on Monday 21st March at 7:30pm to access the film and discussion.
FAQs are available here if you run into any issues.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 6
The March issue of Newsbeat is available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 26
National Church Life Surveys are due. See below.
Nominations for Council and Joint Nominating Committee close Next Sunday Feb 27.
Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are now available. Login required.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 19
A petition to synchronise closing hours for gambling venues is available. In Victoria, all gaming venues must only operate for a maximum of 20 hours a day with a four-hour break. However each venue can individually decide what hours their poker machine rooms are closed. In Monash, access to a gaming venue is available 24 hurs a day.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 12
The report of last Sundays meeting, with links to all the material provided, is now available.
The February issue of Crosslight is now available.
- The National Church Life Survey is underway.
- After multiple delays, Glen Waverley is now running the National Church Life Survey.
- This is designed to enable the whole congregation to provide input into church planning, and will be especially valuable this year as we move towards calling another Minister of the Word. However, its usefulness depends critically on how representative it is, that is, getting as many members as possible to take part.
- This is a voluntary, anonymous and confidential survey.
- Most people complete it in 15 to 20 minutes.
- Choose one response to each question unless it states otherwise.
- Not all surveys are exactly alike. There are many issues being covered.
Further details are available from NCLS.
- The options for taking part are:
Online here for 15+ or here for 8-14yrs. Our Church Code is UA291301 Glen Waverley Uniting Church.
- Paper copies available at 10am services on Feb 13th and 20th. The preference is for forms to be filled in and left on the day, but return to the church office is acceptable.
- Contact the office asking Joanne to send you a paper survey by post.
A parent information sheet is available for families with 8 to 14 year olds.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 5
The February edition of Newsbeat is now available, including two stories from Glen Waverley.
Members are invited to financially support the UnitingWorld appeal, which is helping the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga to support people affected by the volcanic eruption and tsunami. Funds donated through Unitingworld make it possible to quickly get food and clothes and other essentials to people in need, particularly those who have been evacuated from their islands. UnitingWorld has set up a website where donations can be made to support the emergency relief efforts that are underway. https://donate.unitingworld.org.au/tonga.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 29
Some workshops on welcoming are available from Synod, starting Feb 2.
The World Council of Churches and others have launched a "zactax" toolkit to campaign for tax justice.
As groups resume for the new year, we are reminded of the legal requirements for checkin and mask wearing
TheHub have decided to resume in second term 2022.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 15
- The Gold FISH group have decided to postpone the Book Sale from March 5 to a date to be determined, due to the increased prevalence of Covid-19.
- In view of the continuing large number of COVID19 cases in the community, Church Council has decided to hold a single 10am live streamed service throughout February. A special meeting of the congregation for Council to outline plans for our future ministry team was planned for February 6. This will now be held following the 10am service, and live streamed for those not in attendance. This will be an information giving meeting, and no decisions are planned. It is hoped that the regular meeting of the congregation scheduled for March 6 will be possible in person.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 25
UPDATE. Masks will be mandatory indoors in Victoria from 11:59pm tonight (23 Dec) for people aged eight and over as the state ramps up its response to the COVID-19 Omicron variant. The rule applies to all indoor settings except private homes.
Government advice for Omicron.
- If you have COVID-19 symptoms or if you have been advised to get tested by a contact, workplace or school, get a COVID-19 test and isolate until you get a negative result.
- We strongly recommend wearing a mask if you can’t physically distance, are indoors in public areas, or if you are with people who may be vulnerable to COVID-19.
Remember to check in everywhere every time using the Services Victoria app.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 11
We have been notified by the family that a person who attended Beryl Boundy's funeral on Wednesday December first has subsequently developed symptoms and tested positive for Covid-19. It is considered unlikely that the person was infectious on Wednesday. We have also received sms notification from the Health Department of a positive case at the church sometime Tuesday or Wednesday last week, but it is not clear that this was the same person.
All those who attended the church on those days are advised to be especially vigilant for symptoms, and of course, to get tested as soon as any symptoms appear.Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are now available.
A Visioning document considered at the meeting is available.
- Council decided to resume multiple services in February for a three month trial.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 4
Church Council meets this Monday night to consider our vision as a congregation. Documents are available at FleshingOutTheVision2021.
As part of the vision Council is considering a proposal to set up a KingswayWelfareFund, and would be very pleased to hear from members who would be interested in helping with this.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 20
MonashInterfaithGathering invites us to join their online forum Stop violence against women Thursday 18 November.
ChurchCouncil met this week, and provisional minutes are available now.
Relaxed restriction mean that there is no cap on attendances this Sunday for the fully vaccinated. Some help on showing vaccination status is available at CovidVaccinationCertificate.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 13
The recording of DiPaterson's investiture is now available.
Church Council meets next Monday. Matters for their attention can be sent to <councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au>
GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 30
The church office will again be occupied from Monday 8 November. Details here
GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 23
ChurchCouncil met this week, and provisional minutes are available now.
JanClear has written a report on the WomenOfFaithForum included DebLeigh's presentation.
The Uniting Church has joined churches from across the region in calling on the Australian Government to play its part in global action addressing climate change.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 16
ChurchCouncil meets next week, and the agenda is developing.
The Service Victoria app (Check in app) has now been updated to show vaccination certificates. Some help on getting and displaying your vaccination status is availble at CovidVaccinationCertificate. Comments, suggestions and calls for help are all welcome. The roadmap currently indicates that we will all need to show this or some other copy when the state opens up after reaching 80% of eligible people vaccinated, expected early next month.
The moderator has sent a pastoral letter about opening after restrictions lift.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 9
The October newsletter of the Victorian Council of Churches is now available.
Continuing discusssions on dealing with the Victorian roadmap are available.
Glen Waverley features in Towards Zero Episode 2, released by the Uniting Church National Assembly.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 25
Presbytery Minister wrote: Vaccination Passports? The Victoria roadmap provides for different levels of capacity depending on whether or not everybody present has been vaccinated. This will be a challenge for many congregations, as the Victorian government has indicated that there will be a limit of 20 people gathering together where we don't know that everyone present has been fully vaccinated. I am confident that we'll have resources from both the Government and from the Synod that will help us navigate this challenge.
Church Council met this week and provsional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20210920.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 18
Church Council meets Monday Sep 20 on Zoom. Anything for their consideration should be sent to <councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au> as soon as possible please.
The Uniting Church National Assembly have just released these resources for congregations on taking action on climate change
GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 11
DebLeigh is talking to the Monash Interfaith Gathering on September 23 about the Choir of Hope. Flyer available here.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 4
Extended lockdowns mean a a single 10am live streamed service with no congregation for the forseeable future, certainly through September.
We were awarded a Five Leaves Eco Award at the recent (virtual) Presbytery meeting. An article and video of the presentation is available.
We are preparing an outside display celebrating Spring, and are inviting our church community and neighbourhood to Spread the Warmth of Spring… but we need your help! Here is a SunFlower to print out and colour in. (You could even write a nice message on it!)
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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.