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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). = GWUC Headlines for w/e 20 Apr 2019 = * '''Easter Day - '''The Easter Day service will be a combined 10am service. Don't miss out on the Easter Egg Hunt following the service! * '''Congregational Outreach Projects 2019 -''' applications are now open. Closing Monday 29 April. More details are available on the wiki at http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2019. * '''Material Aid Offering - '''We are still collecting “as new” professional attire for women to wear in the work environment for our Material Aid Offering. See monthly bulletin for more details. * '''Neil's Walkathon - '''When you are at GWUC this weekend, don't forget to add your name to the sign up sheet for the Walkathon on Saturday 27 April - starting at 8am at the Church. Show your support and share in the fun! = GWUC Headlines for w/e 13 Apr 2019 = * UCA Funds Management is changing its name. See the [[attachment:UCAFMCongregationFlyer.pdf|attached flyer.]] * [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-e-jiluulil-uihrdyiyg-m/|Synod newsletter for April]] is available. * '''Light Lunch – Sunday 14 April at 12pm -''' All are welcome to join in a shared lunch in the fellowship area after the 11am service. Please bring a plate of food to share. * '''Congregation Outreach Projects 2019 - '''COP Applications are now open. Closing Monday 29 April. More details are available on the wiki at http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2019 * '''Holy Week Services - Monday 15 to Sunday 21 April - '''Services for this year will be on at the following times. Monday 15, Tuesday 16 & Wednesday 17 - 7.30pm; Thursday 18 - 8pm; Good Friday - 9.15am; Easter Sunday - 10am * '''Hot Cross Buns on Good Friday - 19 April at 10.30am - '''Following the 9.15am service on Good Friday, 19 April, Hot Cross Buns and a cuppa will be available in the hall. Please bring a packet of hot cross buns to share. Everyone is welcome. * '''Material Aid Offering - Dress for Success - '''We are collecting “as new” professional attire for women to wear in the work environment. See monthly bulletin for more details. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 6 Apr 2019 = * Uniting Church in Australia has been officially recognised as an active participant in the National Redress Scheme for people who experienced institutional child sexual abuse. See AcceptanceInRedressScheme * [[http://www.ucappep.org/newsbeat|The April Presbytery newsletter]] is now available. * '''Heather's Ordination Service – Saturday 6 April at 2.30pm - '''All are welcome to attend Heather Hon’s Ordination service on Saturday. Please join us for this special occasion. * '''Easter Postcards - Walkers Needed - '''Please see the sign-up sheet on the table in the foyer if you can help to deliver Easter postcards by Sunday 14 April to houses in areas around the church. * '''Bring and Share Lunch – Sunday 7 April at 12pm - '''All are welcome to join in a shared lunch in the fellowship area after the 11am service. Please bring a plate of food to share. * '''Congregation Outreach Projects 2019 - '''COP Applications are now open. Closing Monday 29 April. More details are available on the wiki at http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2019 * '''Men’s Fellowship – Tuesday 9 April - Visit to a Synagogue - '''Please come early as we will be leaving at 1.30pm sharp. See bulletin for further details. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 30 Mar 2019 = * '''Special Morning Tea – Sunday 31 March at 10.15am - '''We will meet in the church at 10.15am for a presentation before sharing in a special morning tea to thank Heather for her work in the Office before she begins her ministry at Koonung Heights Uniting Church. * '''UCAF Luncheon and Musical Feast, Tuesday 2 April at 11am - '''Tickets for the musical performance by VCE students from Wesley College Glen Waverley Campus are still available at $10 each from Barbara Thompson or the church office. * '''Next NewView – Closing Date for Articles Wednesday 3 April - '''Closing date for your stories, poems, book reviews, reports of recent Glen Waverley Uniting Church community activities, letters and photos (relating to our theme of ‘humility’ or not), is April 3. Details in the March Monthly Bulletin. * '''Adult Group – Friday 5 April at 8pm - '''Adult Group will meet at 8pm in the Chapel followed by a light supper in the fellowship area. Arthur Davey will entertain with a talk and photographs of Switzerland. All are welcome. * '''Lenten Offering 2019 - '''Envelopes are available on the steward’s table for those who would like to use them = GWUC Headlines for w/e 23 Mar 2019 = * '''Seniors Service – Sunday 24 March at 2.30pm - '''All are welcome to attend this service which will include Communion. Rev Fred Waine will be speaking. Afternoon tea will be provided following the service. * '''UCAF Luncheon and Musical Feast, Tuesday 2 April at 11am - '''Tickets for the musical performance by VCE students from Wesley College Glen Waverley Campus are still available at $10 each from Barbara Thompson or the church office. * '''Next NewView – Closing Date for Articles Wednesday 3 April - '''Closing date for your stories, poems, book reviews, reports of recent Glen Waverley Uniting Church community activities, letters and photos (relating to our theme of ‘humility’ or not), is April 3. Details in the March Monthly Bulletin. * '''Synod Meeting – 5 to 9 July at Box Hill - '''The Synod meeting is to be held at Box Hill Town Hall from 5 to 9 July. People wishing to attend are asked to complete a Nomination Form and return to Port Phillip East Presbytery by 1 April. Copies of these forms are available from the Church Office. * '''Lenten Offering 2019 - '''Envelopes are available on the steward’s table for those who would like to use them = GWUC Headlines for w/e 16 Mar 2019 = * The !VicTas Synod meeting is to be held at Box Hill Town Hall from 5-9 July. People wishing to attend are asked to complete the nomination form (obtainable from DavidMorgan or ChurchOffice) and return it to Ian Firth at Presbytery by 1 April. Please note that due to the balance of delegates required between lay and ordained, your nomination may not be accepted. Please also note that no hard copies of the Synod papers will be produced. * The [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/ViewEmail/r/8566BED226A7A7A42540EF23F30FEDED/E70CBE5D7EE7687AFE6194DE962A274B|March news from Synod]] is available, including News from Pilgrim Theological College and UCA Funds Management. * '''Today – Sunday 17 March at 5.30pm Service -''' There will be a Thanksgiving Service for Anya at the 5.30pm Service. All are welcome to join in thanking God for the gift that she is * '''Next Week – Seniors Service – Sunday 24 March at 2.30pm -''' All are welcome to attend this service which will include Communion. Rev Fred Waine will be speaking. Afternoon tea will be provided following the service. * '''Craft Group – Monday 25 March from 10am to 2pm -''' This will be the first meeting of the craft group. Please come along, bring and share some craft and a tea or coffee. If you wish to stay for the day please bring your lunch. Susan Karoly will demonstrate shadow trapunto and will have some kits to buy for $5. For more details see the weekly bulletin or contact Susan Karoly on 0433 692 862. * '''Next NewView – Closing Date for Articles Wednesday 3 April -'''Closing date for your stories, poems, book reviews, reports of recent Glen Waverley Uniting Church community activities, letters and photos (relating to our theme of ‘humility’ or not), is April 3. Details in the March Monthly Bulletin. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 9 Mar 2019 = * [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Newsbeat-March-2019.pdf|The presbytery newsletter]] is available, with news of new appointents. * '''Material Aid Offering - March - '''For this month’s material aid offering we will be collecting muesli bars and ‘Up & Go’, pens and pencils and noodles in a cup for Brentwood Secondary College wellbeing department. Thank you for supporting our local high schools. * '''Today - Light Lunch following 11am service - '''Light Lunch will be held after today’s 11am service. All welcome. * '''Next NewView - '''Closing date for your stories, poems, book reviews, reports of recent GWUC community activities, letters and photos (relating to our theme of ‘humility’ or not), is April 3. Details in the March Monthly Bulletin. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 2 Mar 2019 = * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 3 March at 11.30am - '''After the 10am Combined Service, there will be a short refreshment break followed by the Congregational Meeting at 11.30am. * '''Pancake Day – Tuesday 5 March from 11am - '''We are selling pancakes at the church from 11am-1pm. All welcome. * '''Ash Wednesday service – 6 March at 7.30 pm - '''Come and share this time of worship, self examination and reflection and receive the anointing of ashes if you wish. * '''Save the Date – Saturday 6 April at 2.30pm - '''The Ordination of Heather Hon as Minister of the Word will take place at Glen Waverley Uniting Church on Saturday 6 April at 2.30pm. Heather would love to see you there. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 23 Feb 2019 = * '''Pop Up Study “Our Neighbours – The Joys and Challenges – Sunday 24 February at 12noon - '''All are welcome to attend this Pop-Up Study where will we hear from Rev Dr Apwee Ting (National Consultant Assembly Resourcing Team) and Ref Dr Ji Zhang (UCA Assembly Theologian-in-residence). * '''World Day of Prayer Service – Friday 1 March at 10.30am - '''The 2019 Service has been prepared by the women of Slovenia. The speaker is from the Bible Society. Morning Tea will be served after the service. Please support this ecumenical event at Glen Waverley Uniting Church. All are welcome. * '''Book Sale – Saturday 2 March from 8.30am to 4pm - '''Please come and support this event where proceeds support the work of Glen Waverley Uniting Church. See the bulletin for ways to help out. * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 3 March at 10am - '''Following a 10am Combined Service, there will be a congregational meeting over a basket lunch. Volunteers are being invited to help make sandwiches. * '''Save the Date – Saturday 6 April at 2.30pm - '''The Ordination of Heather Hon as Minister of the Word will take place at Glen Waverley Uniting Church on Saturday 6 April at 2.30pm. Heather would love to see you there. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 16 Feb 2019 = * Pop Up Study - "Our Neighbours - The joy and challenges of faith in Indonesia and China". * Two speakers Rev. Dr Apwee Ting (National Consultant Assembly Resourcing Team) and Rev. Dr Ji Zhang (UCA Assembly Theologian-in-residence). * WHEN? Sunday 24 February at 12 noon WHERE? In the church hall at Glen Waverley Uniting Church * This is a great opportunity for us to gain new insights from two informed and qualified speakers. Come, you will not be disappointed. Lunch as well. See [[attachment:PopUpFlyer2019ChinaIndoensia.pdf|poster]]. Please add name to sheet in church foyer or email GlynHowells or contact Willie Cornelius. * Such a forum looks at the key question we all face about how we live out our faith as individual and churches in our diverse multicultural communities. * [[https://communications.cmail19.com/t/r-e-jtdkhhit-uthhthdtdd-jl/|Synod newsletter for Feb]] is now available. * '''Lunar New Year – Sunday 17 February - '''All are welcome to visit us at the Kids craft tent as we participate in the Lunar New Year Celebrations today from 11am. * '''With Love to the World, Mail and Rosters in the letter rack - '''With Love to the World is now available for collection in the letter rack. Please also check the letter rack for any rosters or mail addressed to you. The Door Stewards Roster is now available. * '''10am Combined Service, Congregational Meeting and Lunch – Sunday 3 March - '''A reminder to note this date. Volunteers to make sandwiches are being sought. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 2 Feb 2019 = * '''Church Council '''met this week, and provisional minutes are available at http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CouncilMinutes20190130 (log in needed) or ask the office to print a copy for you. * We have received an [[attachment:RobynWhitakerInvitation.png|invitation]] to a lecture by Robyn Whitaker at Toorak UCA at 7:30pm on Thursday 21 February. * '''Sunday Services – 8am, 9.15am, 11am, 1pm, 4.30pm and 5.30pm - '''A reminder that our Sunday Services are back at regular times from this week. * '''Adult Group – Saturday 2 February at 2pm - '''Adult Group will be meeting in Jells Park for a coffee / tea / hot chocolate and a chat – pay for what you order. * '''Bring and Share Lunch – Sunday 3 February at 12noon - '''You are welcome to join with others for lunch this Sunday in the fellowship area. Please bring a plate of food to share. * '''Service of Thanksgiving – Saturday 9 February at 2pm - '''All are welcome to join in the Service of Thanksgiving for Catherine Ritchie House. See the bulletin for more details. * '''With Love to the World, Mail and Rosters in the letter rack - '''With Love to the World is now available for collection in the letter rack. Please also check the letter rack for any rosters or mail addressed to you. * The [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/feb-2019-Newsbeat-February-2019.pdf|Presbytery newslatter for February]] is now available. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 26 Jan 2019 = * '''Backpack Blessing Service – This Sunday 27 January at 10am - '''All students and educational staff are invited to bring their backpacks, briefcases, tote bags or tool belts to worship for a special blessing to begin the new year. * '''Adult Group – Saturday 2 February at 2pm -''' Adult Group will be meeting in Jells Park for a coffee / tea / hot chocolate and a chat – pay for what you order. See bulletin for more details. * '''Book Sale Flyers – Final Call for Walkers - '''Please see the sign-up sheet on the office counter if you can help to deliver flyers for the book sale. The flyers will be available from 10 February for delivery during the week 17-23 February. * '''Volunteers Needed -''' Volunteers are being sought to help with the Dad’s Playgroup, Lunar New Year Festival and Aged Care Devotions. Details for each opportunity are in the Bulletin. * '''Mail and Rosters in the letter rack -''' Please check the letter rack for any mail addressed to you. There are also rosters available for collection from the letter rack. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 19 Jan 2019 = * '''Backpack Blessing Service – Sunday 27 January at 10am - '''All students and educational staff are invited to bring their backpacks, briefcases, tote bags or tool belts to worship for a special blessing to begin the new year. * '''Book Sale 2019 - Walkers Needed - '''Please see the sign-up sheet on the office counter if you can help to deliver flyers for the book sale. The flyers will be available from 10 February for delivery during the week 17-23 February. * '''Volunteers Needed - '''Volunteers are being sought to help with the Dad’s Playgroup, Lunar New Year Festival and Aged Care Devotions. Details for each opportunity are in the Bulletin. * '''Mail in the letter rack - '''Please check the letter rack for any mail addressed to you. Leisure Time volunteer rosters are also available for collection from the letter rack = GWUC Headlines for w/e 12 Jan 2019 = * '''January Worship Services - '''A reminder that during January there will be one combined service of worship each Sunday at 10am. Usual service times will recommence on Sunday 3 February. * '''Book Sale 2019 - Walkers needed - '''We need walkers to letterbox 5000 flyers to homes in the local area. The flyers will be available from 10 February for delivery during the week 17-23 February. The sign-up sheet is on the office counter. If you helped last year, please tick your name on the sheet to indicate you are able to assist again this year. New walkers are always needed - please add your name to the list. Thank you! * '''Volunteers needed - '''Volunteers are being sought to help with the Dad’s Playgroup – please see the bulletin for details * '''Mail in the letter rack - '''Please check the letter rack for any mail addressed to you. Leisure Time volunteer rosters are also available for collection from the letter rack = GWUC Headlines for w/e 5 Jan 2019 = * [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Newsbeat-January-2019.pdf|Presbytery newsletter for January]] is now available. * Our church building finished 2018 as a net generator of electricity. See SolarPowerPerformance. * '''January Worship Services - '''A reminder that during January there will be one combined service of worship each Sunday at 10am. Usual service times will recommence on Sunday 3 February. * '''Office Closure - '''The Church Office will reopen on Monday 7 January for reduced hours from 9.30am until 3pm each day. On Monday 21 January the office will revert to its normal hours. * '''Advance Notice – 2019 Book Sale - '''Once again we will be holding a Used Book Sale at the Church on Saturday 2 March. Please start collecting books you have read or no longer need. We will also need volunteers to help on the day and with setting up and packing up. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 29/12/18 = * '''Christmas Services - '''We will celebrate our Christmas Services at the following times. All are welcome. . Christmas Eve Services: 5.30pm Family Service and 11pm Service<<BR>>Christmas Day Services: 8.30am and 10am Services * '''New Year’s Eve Service – Monday 31 December at 11pm - '''You are welcome to join us at 10.30pm for a cuppa before the 11pm New Year’s Eve Service on Monday 31 December. * '''January Worship Services - '''During January there will be one combined service of worship each Sunday at 10am. Usual service times will recommence on Sunday 3 February. * '''Ministry Team Leave - ''' Ministry Team members will be having leave during the Christmas period as noted below:- * Di Paterson – 27 December to 31 December, 2018. * Alanee Hearnshaw – 27 December, 2018 to 7 January, 2019. * Neil Peters – 7 January to 29 January, 2019. * '''Office Christmas Closure - '''The Church Office will be closed from Tuesday 25 December and reopen on Monday 7 January. For the first two weeks (Monday 7 January to Friday 18 January) the office will be open for reduced hours from 9.30am until 3pm each day. On Monday 21 January the office will revert to its normal hours. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 Dec 2018 = * '''Christmas Nativity Service – This Sunday 23 December at 10am''' - We will be celebrating an interactive Nativity Service at 10am on Sunday 23 December. Please feel free to come along dressed up as a nativity character. * '''Christmas Services''' - We will celebrate our Christmas Services at the following times. All are welcome.<<BR>>Christmas Eve Services: 5.30pm Family Service and 11pm Service<<BR>>Christmas Day Services: 8.30am and 10am Services * '''Christmas Bowl''' - Christmas Bowl Envelope are available on the Stewards Table for those who would like to contribute a donation. * '''Advance Notice – New Year’s Eve Service – 31 December at 11pm''' - You are welcome to join us at 10.30pm for a cuppa before the 11pm New Year’s Eve Service on Monday 31 December. Please mark this date in your diary now. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 Dec 2018 = * [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/NBDec2018-Newsbeat-December-2018.pdf|Presbytery newsletter for December]] is now available. * [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/ViewEmail/r/41F91EAC137807212540EF23F30FEDED/B8BEF770D074C1524D402EFBD42943A3|Synod newsletter for December]] is available. * '''Congregation Outreach Project Recognition – This Sunday at 11am - '''Please join with us at 11am this Sunday when we recognize the successful COP recipients for 2018. * '''Carol Services – Next Sunday at 11am and 2.30pm - '''Uniting Voices will be leading a Service of Lessons and Carols at 11am. Free Spirit will be leading the singing at the Carol Service at 2.30pm. You are encouraged to support both Services. * '''Service of Remembrance – Tuesday 11 December at 8pm - '''All are invited to come along and share in a Service of Remembrance at 8pm on Tuesday 11 December. Please take some time out to remember those who are no longer with us at this special time of year. * '''December Issue of NewView - '''The next issue of NewView will be available on December 23. We will focus on a theme related to our Advent theme: Making room in our hearts. Details in the monthly bulletin next week. Your musings, anecdotes, poems, photos, reports will be accepted until December 14. Queries to Robin Pope ( [email protected] ) * '''Empty Christmas Tree - Welfare - '''You are invited to bring along a gift for under the Christmas Tree. Gifts will be distributed to some in our community and also to Broadmeadows. Please do not wrap your gifts. Non-perishable food items can also be placed under the tree for Welfare to distribute. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 1 Dec 2018 = * '''10am Combined Worship and GWUC Christmas Lunch – This Sunday – 2 Dec 2018 - '''A reminder that the GWUC Christmas Lunch is happening following Combined Worship at 10am today. * '''Indonesian Christmas Dinner – This Sunday – 2 Dec 2018 at 5pm - '''The Indonesian Christmas Dinner will be held today following their Service and Celebration commencing at 5pm. * '''Christmas Morning Tea at TheHub – Thursday 6 Dec 2018 at 10am - '''All are welcome to attend the Christmas Morning Tea at TheHub between 10am and 12noon on Thursday 6 Dec 2018. Donations to help needy people in our community through our Welfare Group. Come and enjoy morning tea with family and friends at this special time of year. * '''Delivery of Postcards for Advent Services – Volunteers Needed - '''Please see the sign-up sheet on the table in the foyer if you can help to deliver Advent Services postcards to houses in the area around the church before Thursday 6 Dec 2018. Enquiries: PeterAnderson. * '''December Issue of NewView - '''The next issue of NewView will be available on 23 Dec 2018. We will focus on a theme related to our Advent theme: Making room in our hearts. Details in the monthly bulletin next week. Your musings, anecdotes, poems, photos, reports will be accepted until 14 Dec 2018. Queries to RobinPope = GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 Nov2018 = * '''Outreach Forum – 25 November at 12noon - '''Outreach Committee welcomes everyone to join us for the November Outreach Forum on 25 Nov 2018 following the 11am Service. Dorothy will be presenting on the work of the Welfare Committee in our local community and the forum will include a light lunch. For catering purposes please RSVP on the sheet outside the office. Cost of $5 payable on the day. * '''GWUC Christmas Lunch – Sunday 2 December at 12noon – Forms Due Today 25 Nov 2018 - '''A reminder that the forms and money for the annual GWUC Christmas Lunch are due in today (25 November). Forms are available in the November Monthly Bulletin or on the Office Counter, and can be given to LaurelMuir and JohnMuir, or JudithGreenwood and WarrenGreenwood. * '''Indonesian Christmas DInner – Sunday 2 December at 5pm - '''This dinner will be held following a Service and Celebration at 5pm. When signing up for dinner please indicate if you have special dietary needs. * '''December Issue of NewView - '''The next issue of NewView will be on 23 Dec 2018. We will focus on a theme related to our Advent theme: Making room in our hearts. Details in the monthly bulletin next week. Your musings, anecdotes, poems, photos, reports will be accepted until 14 Dec 2018. Queries to RobinPope * '''Leisure Time Volunteers - '''A reminder to Leisure Time Volunteers that your availability forms for 2019 are due back on 3 Dec 2018. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 17 Nov 2018 = * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 20 November at 8pm - '''A Meeting of the Congregation will be held on Tuesday 20 Nov 2018 at 8pm in the Church. This meeting will be informative as well as consider some important matters concerning our congregation. The agenda for the meeting is available at CongMeetingAgenda20181120. Please note this date in your diary and make it a priority to attend. * '''Children’s Christmas Dress-up Photos at The Hub – Mon 19, Tues 20 & Wed 21 November – 10am to 12noon - '''Come along to The Hub and bring your children or grandchildren to dress up in nativity costumes and have their photo taken. Dress ups will be available to use for Mary, Joseph, shepherds, wise men or angels. Photos taken will be available for collection on Thursday 6 December. * '''Outreach Forum – 25 November at 12noon - '''Outreach Committee welcomes everyone to join us for the November Outreach Forum on 25 November following the 11am Service. Dorothy will be presenting on the work of the Welfare Committee in our local community and the forum will include a light lunch. For catering purposes please RSVP on the sheet outside the office. Cost of $5 payable on the day. * '''Christmas Lunch – Sunday 2 December at 12noon - '''A reminder that the forms and money for the annual GWUC Christmas Lunch are due in by Sunday 25 November. Forms are available in the November Monthly Bulletin or on the Office Counter, and can be given to LaurelMuir and JohnMuir, or JudithGreenwood and WarrenGreenwood = GWUC Headlines for w/e 10 Nov 2018 = * [[https://communications.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/r/83B65281BEBA69792540EF23F30FEDED/F0A599B5FDFBED96948D468F162BC46E|Synod newsletter for November is available here]] * '''NeilPeters on leave 7-14 November - '''Please note that Neil will be on annual leave 7-14 November. Please contact the office or DiPaterson for any pastoral queries during this time. * '''Material Aid Offering - Today - It’s in the bag - '''It’s simple. Choose a handbag in good condition (that you no longer use) and fill it with items that would make a woman feel special. Add a thoughtful note or Christmas card. Personal care and sanitary items are useful. If you don’t have a bag that’s okay … any of the above-mentioned items will assist. Empty handbags in good condition also welcome. Thank you! * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 20 November at 8pm - '''Please make sure that you mark this date in your diary now. The meeting will be informative and consider some important matters concerning our congregation. * '''Operation Christmas Child - Thank you''' - Thank you to everyone who participated and filled a shoebox for a Child this Christmas. We delivered 38 shoeboxes to the warehouse last week to be delivered to the children in time for Christmas. Thank you! = GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 Nov 2018 = * [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Newsbeat-November-2018.pdf|Presbytery newsletter for November]] is now available. * '''Cup day holiday – Tuesday 6 November -''' Please note that the church office will be closed on Tuesday 6 November. * '''NeilPeters on leave 7-14 November - '''Please note that Neil will be on annual leave 7-14 November. Please contact the office or DiPaterson for any pastoral queries during this time. * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 20 November at 8pm - '''Please make sure that you mark this date in your diary now. The meeting will be informative and consider some important matters concerning our congregation. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 27 Oct 2018 = * '''Glenallen Working Bee – Saturday 27 October – 9am to 11.30am - '''Please save the date for the next working bee at Glenallen School. To quote staff member Sam Brooker, the “School Community appreciates the fabulous support that that parishioners of Glen Waverley Uniting Church gives to it.” * '''Operation Christmas Child – Thursday 1 November - '''We are again participating in Operation Christmas Child. Any filled shoeboxes can be dropped off at the Church Office up till Thursday 1 November. Collected shoeboxes will be delivered to Operation Christmas Child on Friday 2 November for delivery to children in time for Christmas. * '''Adult Group – Friday 2 November at 8pm - '''Join us for Adult Group on Friday 2 November at 8pm in the fellowship area. Please come and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, light supper and fellowship. All are welcome. * '''CAE Book Group – Wednesday 7 November at 7.30pm - '''The CAE Book Group will be meeting in the home of BarbHurst. More details in the bulletin. * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 20 November at 8pm - '''Please make sure that you mark this date in your diary now. The meeting will be informative and consider some important matters concerning our congregation. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 20 Oct 2018 = * '''Combined Service at 10am – Sunday 21 October - '''In our Combined Service today we will recognise the significant contribution of some members who are leaving the district, as well as celebrating all the hard work that has gone into the fete. A reminder that after the service there will be a special morning tea. Please stay for this small celebration. * '''Seniors’ Morning Tea at The Hub – Thursday 25 October from 10am till 12noon - '''Come along and enjoy a delicious morning tea. Bring your family and friends. All ages welcome. All donations to research into Motor Neurone Disease. * '''World Community Day – Friday 26 October at 2pm - '''Community Day Service will be held at St Philip’s Anglican Church (cnr Catherine Avenue & Stephensons Road, Mt Waverley) at 2pm. The speaker will be Genevieve Cormack speaking on the theme “Women Sharing Open Heartedly”. * '''Glenallen Working Bee – Saturday 27 October – 9am to 11.30am - '''Please save the date for the next working bee at Glenallen School. To quote staff member Sam Brooker, the “School Community appreciates the fabulous support that that parishioners of Glen Waverley Uniting Church gives to it.” If you are able to assist, please add your name to the list on the office counter. * '''Operation Christmas Child - '''“Shoebox gifts are for kids in need, regardless of their background or religious belief. Each shoebox is a gift of love that tells a child they are not forgotten.” Filled shoeboxes can now be dropped off at the Church Office. See the bulletin for more details. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 13 Oct 2018 = * A invitation is issued to attend a Presbytery Mission Development Committee event on Nov 14. See [[MDCEvent20181114]] * The [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-e-jjhdkrik-uyjlltjyjt-c/|Synod e-Newsletter for October]] is now available * '''Celebration of Seniors – Sunday 14 October at 2pm''' All are welcome to the Celebration of Seniors today at 2pm. There will be no light lunch today. * '''GWUC Fete – Saturday 20 October from 8.30am - '''I know you won’t have forgotten … but just in case! * '''Combined Service – Next Week – Sunday 21 October - '''A reminder that after the 10am Combined Service next week, there will be a special morning tea. Please stay for this small celebration. * '''Glenallen Working Bee – Saturday 27 October – 9am to 11.30am - '''Please save the date for the next working bee at Glenallen School. To quote staff member Sam Brooker, the “School Community appreciates the fabulous support that that parishoners of Glen Waverley Uniting Church gives to it.” If you are able to assist, please add your name to the list on the office counter. * '''Ping Pong a-Thon 2018 - '''This year's Ping Pong a-Thon is being held at High Street Road Uniting Church. Mr Kenny Yang, member of Glen Waverley Uniting Church Ping Pong / Badminton Club, will participate to raise funds for the cause. All funds raised will be supporting eight amazing organisations to minimise the effects of slavery across Asia. For more information or to support Kenny's efforts visit:- www.pingpongathon.com/kennyyan * '''Planned Giving Envelopes - '''The new sets of planned giving envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours as this saves us postage costs. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 6 Oct 2018 = * '''Reminder – Daylight Saving Starts Today – 7 October - '''A reminder that daylight savings commences at 2am on Sunday morning. Make sure that you move your clocks forward one hour. * '''Retiring Offering – Today – 7 October - '''After all services today there will be a retiring offering to support drought affected farmers and communities in NSW. The funds will be directed through the NSW/ACT Moderator’s drought appeal to be used in 4 rural presbyteries for vouchers in local shops/paying bills etc. * '''Club 2018 – Today – 7 October - '''Club 2018 will meet today after the 11am Service. All are welcome to bring a plate and share in lunch together. * '''Celebration of Seniors – Sunday 14 October - '''All are welcome to the Celebration of Seniors next Sunday from 2pm. Please add your name to the list on the office counter for catering. There will be no light lunch on this day. * '''Fete – Leaflet Delivery - '''If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the fete, please collect your leaflets from the table in the foyer. The leaflets need to be delivered by Sunday 14 October. * '''Glenallen Working Bee – Saturday 27 October – 9am to 11.30am - '''Please save the date for the next working bee at Glenallen School. To quote staff member Sam Brooker, the “School Community appreciates the fabulous support that that parishoners of Glen Waverley Uniting Church gives to it.” If you are able to assist, please add your name to the list on the office counter. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 29 Sep 2018 = * [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Newsbeat-October-2018.pdf|Presbytery newsletter for October]] is now available. * '''Fete – Leaflet Delivery - '''If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the fete, please collect your leaflets from the table in the foyer. * '''UCAF – Tuesday 2 October at 10am - '''UCAF members will meet in the fellowship room for morning tea at 10am. At 10.30am we will meet in Room 1 for our meeting. The speaker will be Lynn Peters who will give an account of her life. Everyone is welcome to attend. Goods brought will be for Glen Waverley Welfare Committee. Enquiries: Barbara Thompson 9802 3980. * '''Men’s Fellowship – Tuesday 2 October at 2pm - '''Our speaker this month is our own Lynn Peters. Lynn has been deeply involved in Christian education in schools for many years and she will be telling us about the work being done and the problems involved in this vital work. Come along and enjoy the fellowship. Contact: Bill Norquay 9884 4800. * '''CAE Book Group – Wednesday 3 October at 7.30pm - '''CAE Book Group will meet at the home of Bev and Don Reid. Phone: 9802 4609. * '''Adult Group – Friday 5 October at 6.30pm - '''Meeting at 6.30pm in the Fellowship area we will have a Pizza night with $10 per person being payable on the night. A booking is required. All welcome. Contact: Anne & Arthur Davey on 9802 2107 by Wednesday 3 October. * '''Review of Selection Process of Congregation Outreach Projects – Sunday 30 September - '''Community Outreach Group will be reviewing the selection process of the Congregation Outreach Projects and allocation of funding. Members of the Congregation are invited to provide feedback on the process via email to [email protected] Sunday September 30. The current criteria and application form may be found on the Church Wiki at CopProjects2018. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 Sep 2018 = * '''Moon Festival – Saturday 22 September - '''A group of Indonesian women, many from the congregation, will be all dressed up and playing the Angklung (traditional Indonesian instrument) at the Monash Council Multicultural Moon Light Festival held in the central car park in Glen Waverley on Saturday 22 September. They are scheduled to be on stage at 5.40 pm. You may consider going and supporting them. * '''Amazing Generosity = Opportunities – Sunday 23 September - '''This Sunday is the last opportunity to share your dreams about how we might continue our outreach and ministry in the local community through the generous bequest we have received.<<BR>>Please feel out the form on the Office counter and place it in the specially marked box, with your ideas, hopes and dreams. * '''Review of Selection Process of Congregation Outreach Projects – Sunday 30 September - '''Community Outreach Group will be reviewing the selection process of the Congregation Outreach Projects and allocation of funding. Members of the Congregation are invited to provide feedback on the process via email to [email protected] Sunday September 30. The current criteria and application form may be found on the Church Wiki at CopProjects2018. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 Sep 2018 = * '''September Issue of NewView – Closing Date Friday 21 September - '''Please send in reflections, photos, anecdotes, poems and reports of activities in our church community to either [email protected] to the office. * '''Final Call for Volunteers to Deliver Fete Leaflets - '''Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you can help to deliver leaflets for our fete. We need about 50 people to letterbox-drop 13,000 leaflets during the second week of October. If you delivered leaflets for last year’s fete please tick or cross out your name on the list, depending on whether you can assist again this year. Enquiries: Peter Anderson – 0411 123 253. * '''Worship Centre and Chapel Sound Training - '''Training on how to use the sound system in the church, hall and chapel will be available on the following dates led by Joel Leister. Training will take about 30 minutes and will be held on Saturday 22 September and Saturday 13 October between 9am and 11am on both days. Please register your interest at the Office for a specific session. * '''Moon Festival – Saturday 22 September - '''A group of Indonesian women, many from the congregation, will be all dressed up and playing the Angklung (traditional Indonesian instrument) at the Monash Council Multicultural Moon Light Festival held in the central car park in Glen Waverley on Saturday 22 September. They are scheduled to be on stage at 5.40 pm. You may consider going and supporting them. If you would like to help with the Moon Festival please sign up on the sheet outside the office. We need people to assist with craft, setting up and packing up, and sitting and chatting over a cuppa. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 Sep 2018 = * [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Newsbeat-September-2018-1.pdf|Presbytery newsletter for September]] is now available. * [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/ViewEmail/r/56AE8BCB1A73F4872540EF23F30FEDED/A34C2D2A930726CC6CBD507C784BD83B|The Synod newletter]] is also available. * '''Material Aid Offering – Today – Sunday 9 September - '''Muesli bars, ‘UP&GOs’, noodles in a cup and pens and pencils are all welcome and will go to support the Brentwood Secondary College’s Wellbeing Department. * '''An Afternoon with Free Spirit – Today – Sunday 9 September - '''All are invited enjoy an afternoon with Free Spirit from 2.30pm on Sunday 9 September. Admission is $25 Adult and $20 Concession which includes afternoon tea. Tickets are available from the Office or Vida Foo. All funds raised support our Church programs and activities. * '''September Issue of NewView – Closing Date Friday 21 September - '''Please send in reflections, photos, anecdotes, poems and reports of activities in our church community to either [email protected] to the office. * '''Moon Festival – Saturday 22 September - '''If you would like to help with the Moon Festival Celebration please sign up on the sheet outside the office. We need people to assist with craft, setting up and packing up, and sitting and chatting over a cuppa. * '''Delivery of Fete Leaflets – Volunteers Needed - '''Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you can help to deliver leaflets for our fete. We need about 50 people to letterbox-drop 13,000 leaflets during the second week of October. If you delivered leaflets for last year’s fete, please tick or cross out your name on the list, depending on whether you can assist again this year. Enquiries: Murray Lowe – 9885 8514 = GWUC Headlines for w/e 1 Sep 2018 = * We have received a [[PastoralLetterAssembly2018Aug30|pastoral letter]] from the UCA President about an [[https://assembly.uca.org.au/marriage-services|Additional Marriage Liturgy.]] * '''Father’s Day Morning Tea – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - '''Fathers and Grandfathers are especially invited to come to our 9.15am and 11am services next Sunday where there will be a focus on Father’s Day. Between the services there will be a special celebratory morning tea. * '''Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - '''An election for Church Councillors will be held today. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Further information is available from the office and CongregationalPage * '''Freezer Purchase Voting – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - '''Voting regarding the use of Endowment Fund interest earnings to purchase a new freezer takes place at all services today. * '''Free Spirit Concert – Sunday 9 Sep 2018 - '''All are invited enjoy an afternoon with Free Spirit from 2.30pm on Sunday 9 Sep 2018. Admission is $25 Adult and $20 Concession which includes afternoon tea. Tickets are available from the Office or Vida Foo. All funds raised support our Church programs and activities. * '''Newsbeat''', the [[http://www.ucappep.org/newsbeat/|Presbytery newsletter]] is now available. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 25 Aug 2018 = * Presbytery minutes record that Hannah Dungan has been commissioned as the chaplain to Somers Camp. * '''Indonesian Dinner & Interfaith Gathering – Saturday 25 Aug 2018 – 5.15pm'''<<BR>>Please join with us for dinner and inter-faith dialogue at this event. For more information see the August Monthly bulletin. * '''Outreach Forum – Sunday 26 Aug 2018 – 12noon - '''Join us for an Outreach Lunch Forum with Richard Feeney, the State Manager of Prison Fellowship, who is coming to share with us about the Prison Fellowship ministry.<<BR>>To assist with numbers, please add your name to the sign up sheet on the Office Counter. * '''Father’s Day Morning Tea – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - '''Fathers and Grandfathers are especially invited to come to our 9.15am and 11am services next Sunday where there will be a focus on Father’s Day. Between the services there will be a special celebratory morning tea. * '''Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - '''An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday 2 Sep 2018. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Further information is available from the office and CongregationalPage * Tim Costello, CEO of !WorldVision, will be joined by Claire O’Neil, Labor Member for Hotham and others, to discuss refugee policy and the future of compassion and generosity in Australian politics on Thursday 30 Aug 2018 from 5pm, in lecture theatre H2 in the Menzies Building, Monash University, Clayton. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 18 Aug 2018 = * '''Indonesian Dinner & Interfaith Gathering – Saturday 25 Aug 2018 – 5.15pm - '''Please join with us for dinner and inter-faith dialogue at this event. For more information see the August Monthly bulletin. * '''Outreach Forum – Sunday 26 Aug 2018 – 12noon - '''Join us for an Outreach Lunch Forum with Richard Feeney, the State Manager of Prison Fellowship, who is coming to share with us about the Prison Fellowship ministry.<<BR>>To assist with numbers, please add your name to the sign up sheet on the Office Counter. * '''Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 -''' An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday 2 Sep 2018. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Further information is available from the office and http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationalPage * '''Bush Dance - '''A final reminder about the Bush Dance on this Saturday from 2pm. All are welcome to come and join in the fun at this fundraising activity for our church. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 Aug 2018 = * '''Monthly Material Aid: Uplift Socks Oddsox – Sunday 12 Aug 2018 - '''We are collecting new and odd socks. These are used by amputees to keep wound dressings in place and clean. Please bring along some new or odd socks. * '''Muffin Morning Tea – Wednesday 15 Aug 2018 – 10am to 12noon - '''Come and enjoy some delicious home-made muffins with a cuppa for morning tea and take home some recipes. Bring your family and friends. All ages welcome. All donations to research into Parkinsons’s Disease. * '''Fundraising Bush Dance – Saturday 18 Aug 2018 – from 2pm - '''All are welcome to join in the bush dance which is also a fund raising event for our congregation. $8 per adult or $25 per family. Come along for a fun afternoon and night. To give an idea of numbers, please add your name to the list on the office counter. More details available in the August Monthly bulletin. * '''Indonesian Dinner & Interfaith Gathering – Saturday 25 Aug 2018 – 5.15pm - '''Please join with us for dinner and inter-faith dialogue at this event. For more information see the August Monthly bulletin. * '''Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 Sep 2018 - '''An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday 2 Sep 2017. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. Further information is available from the office and http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationalPage * '''Planned Giving Letters - '''These are available from the table in the foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver. Please check name and address details carefully and advise the Office of any changes necessary. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 Aug 2018 = * [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Newsbeat-August-2018.pdf|Presbytery newsletter for August]] is now available. * Church Council has been asked to consider recognition of First Peoples in our services and buildings. Read the discussion at AcknowledgementOfFirstPeoples. Comments welcome to <<MailTo(CouncilSec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>> * '''Club 2018 – Sunday 5 Aug 2018 at 12noon''' - Club 2018 will meet for lunch today following the 11am service. All welcome. * '''Free Spirit Concert – Sunday 5 Aug 2018 at 2.30pm - '''At 2.30pm Free Spirit will present their concert at Croydon Uniting Church, 6 Tallent Street, Croydon, in support of the Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre I Brunswick. If you are unable to attend their concert here at Glen Waverley on September 9, then consider attending this afternoon to support asylum seekers. * '''Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 September - '''An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday September 2nd. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. The nomination period for Church Councillors is open from Sunday July 22nd until Sunday 12 Aug 2018. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Please prayerfully consider who might be nominated or renominated to serve our Congregation as Church Councillors. Further information and nomination forms are available from the office and http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationalPage * '''Planned Giving Letters - '''These are available from the table in the foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver. Please check name and address details carefully and advise the Office of any changes necessary. * '''With Love to the World - '''The new edition of With Love to the World is now available. Please collect your copy from the letter rack. |
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You need to check each time. = 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}}]]|| = 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/2019/12/Newsbeat-December-2019.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 December 19
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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