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| ## Did not work for November 2019. dlm Yes, I have written to Helen Beeby, who has Boobied. I am trying to keep a consistent look and feel to the Newsbeat links ajh = GHWUC 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]] * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Newsbeat-November-2019.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for October]] is now available (editor's note: this link was not working correctly as at 2 Nov 2019). = GHWUC 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. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 28 Sep 2019 = * No 5.30 worship this Sunday 29 September. * Planned Giving Envelopes are now available from the table in the foyer. * If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the fete, please collect them from the table in the foyer. * There is no 4.30 program during school holidays. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 21 Sep 2019 = * The ChurchFete is only 4 weeks away! = GWUC Headlines for w/e 14 Sep 2019 = * Please note that the September meeting of [[CouncilPage|Church Council]] has been delayed to October 2. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 7 Sep 2019 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Newsbeat-September-2019-99.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for Sepember]], including a flyer for our Fete, is now available. * The [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-e-jdcitud-uklkttdrui-a/|Synod newsletter]] is also available. * This [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-04/politics-and-religion/11474738|article by Annabelle Crabb on the ABC]] is challenging to Christians. * The [[attachment:ChristmasTreeExhibitionInvitation.pdf|invitation to all groups to contribute to a christmas tree exhibition.]] = GWUC Headlines for w/e 31 Aug 2019 = * Church Council met this Wednesday Aug 28, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20190828. Please contact the office if you would like a paper copy. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 Aug 2019 = * Church Council meets next Wednesday Aug 28. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 17 Aug 2019 = * The [[https://communications.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/r/15136F2561D955792540EF23F30FEDED/B345548683475CBC16B21F2806CB3AEB|August newsletter from Synod]] is now available. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 10 Aug 2019 = * Synod have issued a [[attachment:SynodLetter20190806StatementFromHeart .pdf|pastoral letter regarding the Uluru Statement from the Heart]] for congregations to consider. * The Light Lunch is on this Sunday 11 August at 12.30pm. All are welcome. * Come and celebrate 10 years of The Hub - Wednesday 14 August at 10am. All donations to research into Parkinson's Disease. * A reminder that Munch with a Bunch replies are due 19 August. Please return replies to Faye Wagon or they can be left at the church office. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 Aug 2019 = * Council is considering nominating for the MissionPilotProcess. Comments are welcome to DavidMorgan. * Adult Group are meeting this Friday 2 August at 8pm * Bring & Share Lunch is on this Sunday 4 August at 12pm. Please bring a plate of food to share. All are welcome. * '''Don't forget - '''NO 4.30pm or 5.30pm service at GWUC this Sunday 4 August - instead we will be meeting in the GWUC car park at 5pm on that day and carpooling to hear Jools speak at Murrumbeena Uniting Church. All are welcome! * Further information about these and other events can be found in the [[https://gwuc.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=37010fcf076a5fbf8a261ceba&id=a6f8c48da0&e=ff36f8dbfc|Weekly Bulletin]]. * [[https://www.ucappep.org/newsbeat|Presbytery Newsletter]] is available. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 20 July 2019 = * The Seniors' Praise Service is on THIS SUNDAY 21 July at 2.30pm. Afternoon tea provided. All are welcome. * Next Sunday 28 July is a Combined Service at 10am followed by a Congregational Meeting which will be held in the church. The draft agenda can be viewed here: http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20190728. * Michael Forrest was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis during his time at GWUC, almost 20 years ago. He is now in need of a car to carry his electric wheelchair. A [[https://www.gofundme.com/give-michaels-forrest-drive-wheels|GoFundMe campaign]] for him offers the chance for us to contribute. Click on "+ read more" for Michael's story. If that is too intimidating, contibutions can be made to the church office. * The moderator has issued a [[attachment:AssistedDyingLetterEtc.pdf|pastoral letter]] about the Synod decisions on assisted dying legislation. * We have recently received [[MatsetaCommunityCentre2018Report|a report from one of the beneficiaries]] of last year's fete. * A reflection on the ten years following adoption of the preamble to the constitution of the Uniting Church that acknowledges Australia's first peoples is at https://assembly.uca.org.au/news/item/3042-ten-years-on. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 7 Jul 2019 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Newsbeat-July-2019.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for July]] is now available. * The [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-e-jihljlit-uhcyuwiu-a/|Synod newslatter]] is now available. * UCAF - Tuesday 2 July at 10am * Men's Fellowship - Tuesday 2 July at 2pm * Chinese Fellowship - Wednesday 3 July at 3pm * CAE Book Group - Wednesday 3 July at 7.30pm * Adult Group - Friday 5 July at 8pm = GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 June 2019 = * Our Church Anniversary celebration is on next Sunday 23 June with a combined worship at 10am followed by a Bring & Share lunch. Please bring a plate of food to share, soup will be provided. The theme is "Building Deep, Building Out". All are invited. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 June 2019 = * The young people had a wonderful time at the State Youth Games (SYG) in Warragul over the long weekend just gone. They competed in Basketball, Indoor Soccer, Netball, Thunder Hockey, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and e-Sports - receiving a First place in Indoor Soccer and e-Sports, and Runners-Up in Thunder Hockey and Ultimate Frisbee. It was a fantastic weekend and was a lot of fun! (I hear the food was especially delicious...) Thank you for all your prayers - the weather was Pretty Good! * This Sunday 16 June at 1pm there will be an open meeting to consider how we as a congregation might acknowledge Australia’s first peoples. Those attending the 11am service might like to bring something to have for lunch in the fellowship area before the meeting. All are welcome. * Our Church Anniversary is on Sunday 23 June at 10am. The theme is "Building Deep, Building Out". All are invited. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 June 2019 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Newsbeat-June-2019-1.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for June]] is now available. * The [[https://communications.cmail19.com/t/r-e-jiilutid-uddidliydj-q/|June Synod newslatter]] is now available. * Tuesday 4 Jun 2019, 10am UCAF - Guest Speaker Jennifer Evans from Horizons of Hope * Tuesday 4 Jun 2019, 2pm Men's Fellowship - Guest Speaker Bruce Brown (Organist) * Thursday 5 Jun 2019, 7.30pm - CAE Book Group * Friday 7 Jun 2019, 8pm - Adult Group * Please note that the 4.30pm and 5.30pm services are not on this Sunday, 9 Jun 2019, due to the long weekend. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 1 June 2019 = * If you read [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-26/tensions-within-the-uniting-church-over-same-sex-marriage-stance/11082926|this ABC article]], you should also read this [[https://assembly.uca.org.au/news/item/3015-statement-on-abc-news-report|response by Dr Deidre Palmer]] * Alexandra Bingham from Uniting World will be speaking at the 9.15am and 11am services on Sunday 2 June. * Bring & Share lunch is on this Sunday (2 Jun 2019) - all are welcome. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 May 2019 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Newsbeat-May-2019.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for May]] is now available, and includes Heather Hon's ordination and Belinda Clear's period of discernment. * Church Council met last week and [[CouncilMinutes20190501|minutes]] are now available. * Tuesday 7 May - 10am '''UCAF''' will hear from Pauline McKinnon who will speak about Stillness Meditation Therapy, and then at 2pm '''Men's Fellowship''' have Deb Leigh as their guest speaker. All are welcome to both events. * '''Uthies''' starts again for Term 2 this Friday at 5.30pm - for more details see further down this email... * '''Heather Hon's Induction '''at Koonung Heights Uniting Church is on this Friday 10 May at 7.30pm. All are welcome.(cnr Winfield and Belmore Roads, Balwyn) * Donations are still being received for the '''Walkathon'''. Please give them to Neil or they can be left at the church office. * Don't forget '''Mothers' Day''' is next Sunday 12 May. Come along and celebrate all Mothers' at morning tea after the 9.15am service. * '''Frontier Services BBQ '''is on Saturday 18 May at 12.30pm. All are welcome. Please RSVP to the church office (no charge). Further information about these and other events can be found in the [[https://gwuc.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=37010fcf076a5fbf8a261ceba&id=755132a982&e=ff36f8dbfc|Weekly Bulletin]]. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 May 2019 = * '''Youth''' starts again for Term 2 this Friday at 7pm - more details can be found here * '''Bring and Share Lunch''' is on this Sunday 5 May 2019 at 12pm. All are welcome.<<BR>>Please bring a plate of food to share * '''Frontier Services BBQ''' is on Saturday 18 May 2019 at 12.30pm. All are welcome.<<BR>>Please RSVP to the church office (no charge) * '''Other events''' this week include: . CAE Book Group - Wednesday 1 May . Adult Group - Friday 3 May . Morning Tea to say "Thank you" to Wendy Pepper - Sunday 5 May . Film Screening - Border Politics by Julian Burnside - Sunday 5 May = GWUC Headlines for w/e 27 Apr 2019 = * The '''Walkathon''' is on Saturday 27 April from 8am. Join Neil for 1 lap or 8 or pop in for morning tea. Proceeds go towards the Breakfast program at Glen Waverley Secondary College and to SRI in schools. Come and share in a fun morning! * '''Congregational Outreach Projects 2019''' applications close NEXT MONDAY 29 April. More details are available on the wiki at http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2019. = 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 = * [[http://www.ucappep.org/newsbeat|The April Presbytery newsletter]] is now available. * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Newsbeat-April-2019.pdf|Presbytery newslatter for April]] is now available. * 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 * '''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 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Newsbeat-March-2019-1.pdf|Presbytery newslatter for March]] is now 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 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NB-Newsbeat-February-2019.pdf|Presbytery newslatter for February]] is now available. * '''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. = 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 = * The [[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 = * The [[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 = * The [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/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 = * The [[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 = * [[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 = * The [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Newsbeat-September-2018-1.pdf|Presbytery newsletter for September]] is now available. * 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. = 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 = * The [[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. |
## The 10 in the above example apparently means uploaded in October, not necessarily the October edition. ## SUNDAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK! (John 20:1) = GWUC Headlines for week ending May 4 = * Church Council met this week and [[CouncilMinutes20240502|provisional minutes ]] are available. * [[https://justact.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JustAct-Newsletter-April-2024-Digital.pdf|The Synod Social Justice Newsletter]] is now available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 27 = * Monash Interfaith Group are running a [[attachment:HarmonyLunch.jpeg|Harmony Day Lunch Celebration]] on Saturday May 4. To join the GWUC contingent, please contact JanClear = GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 20 = * The [[https://www.arrcc.org.au|Australian Religious Respose to Climate Change]] are asking us to sign a [[https://www.arrcc.org.au/solidarity_with_tanzania?utm_campaign=global_call&utm_medium=email&utm_source=arrcc|letter in support of Tanzanian Climate protestors.]] <<Anchor(Bart)>> * Monash City Council have arranged [[ https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/Community/Diversity-Inclusion-and-Equal-Access/First-Nations-Reconciliation/Reconciliation-Week-2024|an evening with Uncle Bart Willoughby]] on Wednesday, 29 May 2024, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. As a member of the Stolen Generation, Uncle Bart's music is incredibly moving and deeply rooted in personal and cultural heritage. Bookings essential at [[https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1203682|Trybooking.]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 6 = * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available [[CouncilMinutes20240404| here.]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 30 = * The [[https://www.arrcc.org.au/flagships|Australian Religious Response to Climate Change Multi-faith Gathering at St Paul's Cathedral]] on Tuesday 7 May at 9.45 am for a 10 am start has been postponed to September 14 to 24 2024, to follow [[https://greenfaith.org/|GreenFaith International's]] timetable. * There is a new refugee resettlement program that allows local communities to sponsor the resettlement of refugees at lower cost than previously: CRISP: Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot - Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia. They are seeking to identify any members of congregations that might have a strong interest in supporting refugees and might have the capacity and interest in exploring the option. Contact MargaretFraser or DavidMorgan. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 16 = == CANA briefing on EPBC/Nature Positive laws == * Climate Action Network Australia is hosting a network wide briefing on the EPBC/Nature Positive Law reforms. This will be reliable, balanced material to inform submissions that are currently being invited. Thursday, 14th March, 11 am - 12 noon Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra * Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81528106808 * The presenters are Dr Megan Kessler (Humane Society International - Nature Campaigner) and Frances Medlock (Environmental Defenders Office Solicitor - Commonwealth and Government Liaison). Both Megan and Frances have been in the closed consultation sessions that the Department has been using to engage with stakeholders as part of the reforms process. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 9 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Newsbeat-March-V1.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for March]] is now available, with several good stories about Glen Waverley. * Church Council met last week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20240307 = GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 2 = * An invitation to join Chinese language Bible studies is at BibleStudiesChinese. * ChurchCouncil will meet Thursday next week. Items for consideration to [email protected] * The 9:15 and 11am services will be replaced by a 10am service from now to Easter. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 10 = * Barth and the shadow of nothingness, Dr Daniel Sihombing<<BR>>We want to congratulate Doctor Daniel Sihombing who successfully publicly (as is customary with a Phd from a Dutch University) defended his Doctoral Thesis before an international panel on Thursday 25 January on zoom. Daniel's dissertation is titled "Barth and the shadow of nothingness - a post Soeharto contextual reading and seeks to connect the theology of Karl Barth with political and theological thought and practice in contemporary Indonesia" and shows how Barth’s theology offers a doctrine that encourages resistance even into the present day. As the third proposition of the thesis says: 'A contextual reading on Barth’s doctrine of nothingness unleashes a comprehensive theological framework that resists conformism, rejects defeatist realism, and avoids over- optimism.’ We wish Daniel well and hope this significant academic work will continue to bear fruit in the future, both in the practice of ministry as well as in the international academic arena. * [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Newsbeat-February1.pdf| Presbytery Newsletter for February]] is now available. * IanFerguson posted:<<BR>>{{attachment:IanFergusonUpdate.png| |width=300}} * THE VOICE REFERENDUM A UNITING CHURCH REFLECTION. Rev Sharon Hollis, National President UCA, SUNDAY 3 MARCH 2024 AT 2.30PM. FREE EVENT AT: Church of All Nations, 180 Palmerston Street, Carlton. Or for a Zoom link, email:[email protected] = GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 27 = * There will be a Presbytery Special Service to induct our new Presbytery ministers, Jay Robinson, PM Team Leader and Robin Yang, PM Church Development next Wednesday 31 January at 7pm in Noble Park (1 Allan St, Noble Park). The service will include commissioning 2024 Standing Committee including incoming Standing Committee members. [[https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92231575032?pwd=alltZ0NKVnRDcURwUnllL09KdmZxQT09|Zoom link]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 13 = * FinanceReport202401 includes end of year financials. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 6 = * The [[SolarPowerPerformance|performance of our solar panels]] has been updated for the year 2023. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 30 = * Donate to the Christmas Bowl through Glen Waverley Uniting Church [[https://christmasbowl.actforpeace.org.au/46637?utm_campaign=CB23-WEB44&utm_source=afpweb&utm_medium=web|here]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 23 = * [[https://www.agr.org.au/so/01Ond0LqJ?languageTag=en&cid=2260a6b7-91f4-4f8b-b904-75e2b6e646c9|A year end report from the Alliance for Gambling Reform]] is available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 16 = * [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-e-tijujudk-njrhkdyjkl-q/|Synod e-news]] includes Christmas greeting from the Moderator and President. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 2 = * [[attachment:2023-Advent-Letter.pdf|The Advent letter ]] is now available. * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Newsbeat-December.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for December]] is now available. * Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20231127 (Wiki login required.) * Christmas Bowl information is available on the Outreach notice board or from OutreachSocialJustice. * [[https://ac.actforpeace.org.au/index.php?action=social&chash=5751ec3e9a4feab575962e78e006250d.2348&s=889708724406ec30f5aafd39393f269f|Further updates on Gaza]] are also available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 25 = * [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-l-tiyklydk-nyutulujkd-m/|The November edition of Frontier News]] is available. * [[https://crosslight.org.au/|Reports of Synod 2023]] are now available, including a [[https://crosslight.org.au/2023/10/19/environment-for-change/|report featuring Heather Hon]]. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 11 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Newsbeat-November-1.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for November]] is now available. * Greenpeace as asking us to sign a [[https://www.greenpeace.org.au/act/pacific-justice?utm_medium=social&utm_term=social+share&utm_source=email| petition]] to encourage Penny Wong to submit a strong case for climate action to the world’s highest court, so we can hold big polluters to account for the climate emergency and protect the human rights of our Pacific neighbours. * Climate Action Network have a related [[https://www.cana.net.au/solidarity-action-port-vila|appeal here]]. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 4 = * [[https://ac.actforpeace.org.au/index.php?action=social&chash=0d7de1aca9299fe63f3e0041f02638a3.2231&s=889708724406ec30f5aafd39393f269f|An update from Act for Peace on Gaza ]] is available. * The [[https://mailchi.mp/0bb9e976402e/can-you-help-stop-nab-funding-coal-15603507?e=bf5df5aef6|Uniting Climate Action Network news]] is available including a link to a [[https://events.humanitix.com/electrify-everything|Zoom Forum on Electrification]] Tuesday 21 November 7-8.30pm. * The [[https://donate.unitingworld.org.au/everythingincommon|Uniting World Gift Stall]] now has Christmas gifts available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 21 = * The Assembly have circulated a [[https://mailchi.mp/09dbbe204820/14-days-of-prayer-for-the-voice-day-706545?e=fbdb623181|prayer for the morning after the referendum.]] * ChurchCouncil met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20231016|provisional minutes]] are now available. * Act for Peace (Christmas Bowl) are [[https://ac.actforpeace.org.au/index.php?action=social&chash=84117275be999ff55a987b9381e01f96.2197&s=889708724406ec30f5aafd39393f269f|appealing for funds]] for humanitarian aid to Gaza. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 14 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Newsbeat-October.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for October]] is now available, including an article on ChrisWaddell. * Church council will meet next Monday Oct 16, and the agenda is developing at CouncilAgenda20231016. Any matters for consideration should be sent to [email protected] * [[attachment:VoiceInformation/RayMinniecon23.pdf|A statement from Ray Minniecon, ]]an Anglican priest and an aboriginal elder. * [[https://actforpeace.org.au/Learn/|Act for Peace]] have launched [[https://ac.actforpeace.org.au/index.php?action=social&chash=8757150decbd89b0f5442ca3db4d0e0e.2182&s=889708724406ec30f5aafd39393f269f| an appeal to support health clinics in Gaza run]] by the Near East Council of Churches Gaza (NECC) * [[https://mailchi.mp/6d5205254dcd/ppep2022december15-6085858?e=f0fe1afd2f|Presbytery newsletter ]] is available with multiple mentions of Glen Waverley. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 7 = * The Assembly have released a [[https://uniting.church/14-days-of-prayer-for-the-voice/|series of daily prayers ]] leading up to the referendum. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 30 = * [[WorshipAttendances|Attendance graphs]] have been updated. * Ox Roberts (Partnership/Fundraising manager at [[https://www.nungalinya.edu.au/|Nungalinya College]] in Darwin) and / or Ben van Gelderen (Principal) will be at GWUC Monday 16th from around 2-4pm for afternoon tea. * We are invited to a [[https://actionnetwork.org/events/wati-ngintakanya-wankani-waking-the-perentie-man?link_id=7&can_id=b0da114a061ddc31a61dc0ab77f886d6&source=email-invitation-to-wati-ngintakanya-wankani-waking-the-perentie-man-webinar&email_referrer=email_2058707&email_subject=invitation-to-wati-ngintakanya-wankani-waking-the-perentie-man-webinar|on line seminar]] about nuclear disarmament on Thursday 12 October. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 23 = * Church Council met this week and [[CouncilMinutes20230918|provisional minutes]] are now available. * [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Newsbeat-September.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for September]] is now available. * The words of [[HoonInCharge|RossMackinnon's song for Hoon's farewell]] at available. * ChurchCouncil met twice this week and provisional minutes for [[CouncilMinutes20230918|Monday]] and [[CouncilMinutes20230919|Tuesday]] are available. * Palm Information Events. MELBOURNE – SOUTH-EAST – 30 SEPT, 5.30PM-9.00PM at the Clayton Town Hall. Contact Sylvia Coombe ([email protected]) or Anthony Sofe (mailto:[email protected]) <<BR>>What makes these events important is that they are directed towards PASIFIKA people, recognizing the importance of their role in supporting/connecting with workers from their home communities. The occasions will provide an opportunity to find out more about the [[https://www.palmscheme.gov.au/|PALM Scheme]], how it looks after the workers, and how best Pacific Diaspora may be involved in providing support. Each event is fully funded and will include a Pacific Meal with cultural entertainment contributions from PALM workers, and input from Australian Government personnel who run the program. To make the most of these one-off opportunities, please try and attend one of the events yourself and spread the spread the word around your Pacific community in each region, and encourage their attendance. * [[attachment:Uniting Church Glen Waverly.pdf|Appeal for Simon Thor]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 16 = * The Dementia Workshop mentioned below has been cancelled pending re-scheduling. * The collection of links to information sources about the referendum at VoiceInformation continues to grow. Suggestions are welcome. * The [[https://www.agr.org.au/september-2023-newsletter?utm_campaign=9d9091ff-3f4a-4c9d-a5d6-b32f90edc46d&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=2260a6b7-91f4-4f8b-b904-75e2b6e646c9|September newsletter of the Alliance for Gambling Reform]] is available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 9 = * The [[https://www.arrcc.org.au/|ARRCC]] public meeting about climate change for people of faith in Melbourne is next week. Next Thursday evening, we will gather to share hope and get behind a new faith-based campaign that will make sure our elected representatives hear our voices loud and clear. * Wednesday September 13 * 7.30 to 9.00pm * Stonnington Community Uniting Church * 59 Burke Road, Malvern East * The collection of links to information sources about the referendum at VoiceInformation continues to grow. Suggestions welcome. * The Mt Waverley UC Social Justice and Mission in Society Committee is organising another of their Dementia Workshops at Mt Waverley UC (482 High Street Road (corner Stewart St.) Mt Waverley) on Friday September 15th at 1.30pm to 3.00pm. Dr Emily Rosenich is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Neuropsychology at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health at Monash University. Emily’s research, funded by the Alzheimer’s Association, investigates how our lifestyles and our genetics interact to drive memory/thinking loss and dementia. In addition to her scientific work, Emily is a passionate science communicator and advocate for women in science. Please advise Margery Kennett on 9807 4084 or [email protected] of your intention to attend. A gold coin donation would be appreciated. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 2 = * VoiceInformation is a collection of links to information sources about the referendum. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 26 = * Unpacking the Statement from the Heart. Exploring the Uluru Statement from the Heart with Rev Cannon Associate Professor Glenn Loughrey - Sunday 27 August at 3 pm (a [[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89498359894?pwd=ckRRbTl1L1VUK2JTd2FQNFBCRkh2dz09|Zoom Only Meeting)]] This is going to be a great chance for those who missed Glenn's excellent presentation in Murrumbeena church. Glenn is a Wiradjuri man. He is a leader at the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University in Canberra and the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne's Educator and Advocate for the Voice. He is the chairperson of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anglican Council, the vicar of St Oswald's in Glen Iris and artist in residence at St Paul's Anglican Cathedral in Melbourne. The meeting will be chaired by Rev Greg Crowe * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20230821 = GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 12 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Newsbeat-August-2023.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for August]] is now available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 05 = * [[https://communications.cmail19.com/t/r-e-tthyhic-nxckhbu-f/|Synod e-news]] and [[https://issuu.com/ucavictas/docs/202308_crosslight_august_flipbook|August crosslight]] are now available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending July 29 = * The materials for HoonYou's DNA studies are at the bottom of InterCulturalMinistry = GWUC Headlines for week ending July 22 = * Church Council met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20230717|provisional minutes]] are now available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending July 08 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Newsbeat-July-2023.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for July]] is now available, with a grateful note from RossMackinnon. * A webinar on the voice to parliament will be on Thursday 13 July at 7.30pm for an hour of listening, laughing and learning with your Church. The Working for Justice and Walking Together as First and Second Peoples Circles invite you into some deep dadirri listening around the Voice. Come and hear Palawa woman Alison Overeem, Advocate of the Walking Together Circle, Gamillaroi man and comedian Ben Moodie and Uncle Ray Minniecon, Aboriginal Pastor and a descendant of the Kabi Kabi nation and the Gurang Gurang nations join together and Yarn for Yes. For register click [[https://ucappep.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e8f27b32523221ded6bfe2d6&id=9e7ef98dd0&e=f0fe1afd2f|here.]] * [[https://communications.cmail19.com/t/r-l-ttdljjkd-nlukixtju-p/|A copy of Uniting Vic.Tas Winter Congregation Connect]] is now available, featuring information on Share Sunday on August 20, and how donated winter items help to ease hardship. = GWUC Headlines for week ending July 01 = * Church Council met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20230626|Provisional minutes]] are available * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g3ywT_JaOk|A youtube recording]] of a recent information session on the constitutional referendum is now available from Murrumbeena UCA. * [[https://www.act2uca.com/act2report|A report on ACT2, the consultation on the future of the UCA]] is available. * [[attachment:JobDescriptions/2023 Position Description - Welfare Co-ordinator.pdf|The Welfare Coordinator position description]] is now available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending June 24 = * [[https://uniting.church/a-voice-to-parliament-in-2-pages/|Some new explantory material]] on The Voice is now available from Synod. = GWUC Headlines for week ending June 17 = * The next Church Council meeting will be held on Monday 26 June. The [[http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CouncilAgenda20230626| agenda is developing. If you have items for inclusion, please email <<MailTo(councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>> = GWUC Headlines for week ending June 10 = * [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Newsbeat-June.pdf|The June Presbytery Newsletter]] includes Glen Waverley's Indonesian Festival. * Letters from Monash City Council to [[attachment:L from Monash Council to Residents.pdf|residents]] and [[attachment:L from Monash Council to Traders.pdf|traders]] give some information about parking changes planned when the Bogong Ave parking station is closed during extentions. * [[https://issuu.com/ucavictas/docs/202306crosslightjune_flipbook|June Crosslight]] is now available. * [[https://ucappep.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e8f27b32523221ded6bfe2d6&id=4a5af69092&e=f0fe1afd2f|Garry Deverall's talk about the Voice referendum]] is now available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending May 20 = * ChurchCouncil met this week, and provisional minutes are [[CouncilMinutes20230515|available.]] * The next Home-brewed pub conversation about forming new communities of faith will be held on Sunday 21 May 2023 at 4pm at The Rogue Squire, Cnr Ferntree Gully & Jells Rd, Wheelers Hill. This regular gathering is for those interested or involved in starting contextual expressions of Christian community. We’re a peer group of learners about gathering people beyond the church and exploring faith with them. For more information contact Craig Mitchell [email protected] * The Seventeenth Meeting of the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania will commence at 10am on Saturday 18 Nov 2023 and conclude at 4pm on Tuesday 21 Nov 2023. The meeting will be held at Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill. It is time to consider nominating for membership at the 2023 Synod Meeting. Any confirmed member of the Uniting Church can nominate as a Synod member. = GWUC Headlines for week ending May 13 = * Synod is holding a [[attachment:230509eLMJIM_Net Zero Greenhouse Dropin.pdf|Zoom session on reaching net zero emissions]] Wednesday 31 May 2023, 6pm-7:30pm. = GWUC Headlines for week ending May 6 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Newsbeat-05-2023.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for May]] is now available. * PPE and the Victorian Council of Churches are co-sponsoring an evening of listening and conversation about The Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Voice Referendum on Tuesday evening 30 May at Glen Waverley Uniting Church, 7.30-9.00pm. The speaker will be Rev Dr Garry Deverell, Lecturer and Research Fellow in the School of Indigenous Studies, University of Divinity. [[https://ucappep.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e8f27b32523221ded6bfe2d6&id=1e8f34e4ad&e=f0fe1afd2f|More details here.]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending April 22 = * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20230417. = GWUC Headlines for week ending April 15 = * [[IndonesianFestivalPlanApr2023|Plans for the Indonesian Festival]] are coming together. Bookings are now open for the paid events. * Church Council meets Monday evening. Agenda items to DavidMorgan please. = GWUC Headlines for week ending April 8 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Newsbeat_April_WWW.pdf|April Newsbeat (Presbytery newsletter)]] is now available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending April 1 = * [[https://ac.actforpeace.org.au/index.php?action=social&chash=df877f3865752637daa540ea9cbc474f.1550&s=889708724406ec30f5aafd39393f269f|A new appeal by Act for Peace]] will support refugees in Kenya. * Professor Anne Pattel-Gray speaks about the [[https://ucappep.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e8f27b32523221ded6bfe2d6&id=5924608cb2&e=f0fe1afd2f|Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Voice referendum on Youtube]]. [[https://ucappep.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e8f27b32523221ded6bfe2d6&id=dceeec3392&e=f0fe1afd2f|Rev Dr Garry Deverell also speaks about the Statement and the referendum]]. Both Anne and Garry are faculty members of the University of Divinity. * The [[https://e.issuu.com/embed.html?d=202304cross_april_newflip&u=ucavictas|April edition of CrossLight]] is now available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending March 25 = * [[https://mailchi.mp/bed2e4cbd25b/news-and-upcoming-initiatives-to-spark-your-energy-renewable-of-course-15571524?e=bf5df5aef6|United Climate Action Network news]] is available. * The [[Survey2023|Survey]] requested by the last congregational meeting is now available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending March 18 = * Church Council met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20230313|provisional minutes]] are now available to the congregation. * Presbytery have provided some links to do with The Voice referendum. * Resources from the Official Yes Campaigns – [[https://yes23.com.au/ online course and materials]] and their booklet attached, and [[https://fromtheheart.com.au/education/#/|online course.]] * Kitchen Table Conversation: [[https://togetheryes.com.au/|Yes, Together.]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending March 11 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Newsbeat-03-2023.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for March]] is now available. * A [[attachment:EcoTaskHomePage/Net Zero Emissions for the Synod Discussion Paper.pdf|discussion paper on the Synod of VicTas achieving net zero carbon emissions]] has been released. * The final total for the Book Sale is $6552.27, a great result for all those who helped at all stages. Remaing books have been deliverd to [[ https://www.brotherhoodbooks.org.au/about-us|Brother hood books]] and children's books to [[https://123read2me.org.au/|123read2me]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending March 4 = * March is the month for our Welfare program at [[https://www.grilld.com.au/restaurants/victoria/melbourne/glen-waverley|Grill'd Local Matters.]] Put your tokens in our jar to maximise our funding. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 18 = * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20230220 * Monash City Council is [[https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/About-Us/News/Monash-first-to-deliver-soft-plastics-recycling-option-for-residents-following-suspension-of-RedCycle|accepting soft plastics for recycling]] at the Ferntree Gully Road depot. If you would like to be part of a scheme to collect soft plastics from the congregation and take to the depot, please contact DavidMorgan = GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 18 = * For those wishing to donate to the earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria, Act for Peace, the aid arm of the National Council of Churches in Australia, (Christmas Bowl) have now launched an emergency appeal at https://actforpeace.org.au/syria-turkiye-earthquake/ * The [[https://www.agr.org.au/feb-2023-newsletter?utm_campaign=b32ac956-850f-40b1-a015-8d763f773c6d&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=2260a6b7-91f4-4f8b-b904-75e2b6e646c9|Alliance for Gambling Reform newsletter]] is now available. * The [[https://issuu.com/ucavictas/docs/202302_crosslight_feb_flip|February Crosslight]] features a story about Kelly Skilton. * The CarefulKitchenCrew have prepared a checklist for UsingTheChurchKitchen = GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 11 = * Sarah Manase, Presbytery Communications Officer wrote: Our Newsbeat Newsletter goes out the 1st week of every month, so if you know any stories or workshops or testimonies that would be useful, I would appreciate them by the 24th of every month. <<BR>>It doesn't need to be long, whether it be 1 page or 1/2 a page or even just a paragraph and lots of good quality photos - this would be great! <<BR>>In the month of March our theme will be focusing on " Thankfulness". If you have any people or know of a story that leads to this theme that would great. Or if not, anything is welcome. * A picture of the original Methodist Church in Waverley road is at HistoricalPictures. If you can identify any of the people, please tell DavidMorgan. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 4 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Newsbeat-02-2023.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for February]] is now available, including articles about Kelly Skilton and Daniel Sihombing. * The stained glass display funded by the Marriott bequest is now on display. [[MarriottArtworkInstalled|A photo with the artist's explanation ]] is available. ## Footnote. Please leave when archiving. Thanks. DavidMorgan == Access information == <<Anchor(WikiAccess)>> Note that some wiki pages require a wiki login, available to all church members. This can be arranged by contacting JohnHurst. 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GWUC Headlines for week ending May 4
Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are available.
The Synod Social Justice Newsletter is now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 27
Monash Interfaith Group are running a Harmony Day Lunch Celebration on Saturday May 4. To join the GWUC contingent, please contact JanClear
GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 20
The Australian Religious Respose to Climate Change are asking us to sign a letter in support of Tanzanian Climate protestors.
Monash City Council have arranged an evening with Uncle Bart Willoughby on Wednesday, 29 May 2024, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. As a member of the Stolen Generation, Uncle Bart's music is incredibly moving and deeply rooted in personal and cultural heritage. Bookings essential at Trybooking.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 6
Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available here.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 30
The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change Multi-faith Gathering at St Paul's Cathedral on Tuesday 7 May at 9.45 am for a 10 am start has been postponed to September 14 to 24 2024, to follow GreenFaith International's timetable.
There is a new refugee resettlement program that allows local communities to sponsor the resettlement of refugees at lower cost than previously: CRISP: Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot - Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia. They are seeking to identify any members of congregations that might have a strong interest in supporting refugees and might have the capacity and interest in exploring the option. Contact MargaretFraser or DavidMorgan.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 16
CANA briefing on EPBC/Nature Positive laws
- Climate Action Network Australia is hosting a network wide briefing on the EPBC/Nature Positive Law reforms. This will be reliable, balanced material to inform submissions that are currently being invited. Thursday, 14th March, 11 am - 12 noon Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81528106808
- The presenters are Dr Megan Kessler (Humane Society International - Nature Campaigner) and Frances Medlock (Environmental Defenders Office Solicitor - Commonwealth and Government Liaison). Both Megan and Frances have been in the closed consultation sessions that the Department has been using to engage with stakeholders as part of the reforms process.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 9
The Presbytery Newsletter for March is now available, with several good stories about Glen Waverley.
Church Council met last week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20240307
GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 2
An invitation to join Chinese language Bible studies is at BibleStudiesChinese.
ChurchCouncil will meet Thursday next week. Items for consideration to [email protected]
- The 9:15 and 11am services will be replaced by a 10am service from now to Easter.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 10
Barth and the shadow of nothingness, Dr Daniel Sihombing
We want to congratulate Doctor Daniel Sihombing who successfully publicly (as is customary with a Phd from a Dutch University) defended his Doctoral Thesis before an international panel on Thursday 25 January on zoom. Daniel's dissertation is titled "Barth and the shadow of nothingness - a post Soeharto contextual reading and seeks to connect the theology of Karl Barth with political and theological thought and practice in contemporary Indonesia" and shows how Barth’s theology offers a doctrine that encourages resistance even into the present day. As the third proposition of the thesis says: 'A contextual reading on Barth’s doctrine of nothingness unleashes a comprehensive theological framework that resists conformism, rejects defeatist realism, and avoids over- optimism.’ We wish Daniel well and hope this significant academic work will continue to bear fruit in the future, both in the practice of ministry as well as in the international academic arena.Presbytery Newsletter for February is now available.
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THE VOICE REFERENDUM A UNITING CHURCH REFLECTION. Rev Sharon Hollis, National President UCA, SUNDAY 3 MARCH 2024 AT 2.30PM. FREE EVENT AT: Church of All Nations, 180 Palmerston Street, Carlton. Or for a Zoom link, email:[email protected]
GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 27
There will be a Presbytery Special Service to induct our new Presbytery ministers, Jay Robinson, PM Team Leader and Robin Yang, PM Church Development next Wednesday 31 January at 7pm in Noble Park (1 Allan St, Noble Park). The service will include commissioning 2024 Standing Committee including incoming Standing Committee members. Zoom link
GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 13
FinanceReport202401 includes end of year financials.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 6
The performance of our solar panels has been updated for the year 2023.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 30
Donate to the Christmas Bowl through Glen Waverley Uniting Church here
GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 23
A year end report from the Alliance for Gambling Reform is available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 16
Synod e-news includes Christmas greeting from the Moderator and President.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 2
The Advent letter is now available.
The Presbytery Newsletter for December is now available.
Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20231127 (Wiki login required.)
Christmas Bowl information is available on the Outreach notice board or from OutreachSocialJustice.
Further updates on Gaza are also available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 25
The November edition of Frontier News is available.
Reports of Synod 2023 are now available, including a report featuring Heather Hon.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 11
The Presbytery Newsletter for November is now available.
Greenpeace as asking us to sign a petition to encourage Penny Wong to submit a strong case for climate action to the world’s highest court, so we can hold big polluters to account for the climate emergency and protect the human rights of our Pacific neighbours.
Climate Action Network have a related appeal here.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 4
An update from Act for Peace on Gaza is available.
The Uniting Climate Action Network news is available including a link to a Zoom Forum on Electrification Tuesday 21 November 7-8.30pm.
The Uniting World Gift Stall now has Christmas gifts available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 21
The Assembly have circulated a prayer for the morning after the referendum.
ChurchCouncil met this week, and provisional minutes are now available.
Act for Peace (Christmas Bowl) are appealing for funds for humanitarian aid to Gaza.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 14
The Presbytery Newsletter for October is now available, including an article on ChrisWaddell.
Church council will meet next Monday Oct 16, and the agenda is developing at CouncilAgenda20231016. Any matters for consideration should be sent to [email protected]
A statement from Ray Minniecon,an Anglican priest and an aboriginal elder.
Act for Peace have launched an appeal to support health clinics in Gaza run by the Near East Council of Churches Gaza (NECC)
Presbytery newsletter is available with multiple mentions of Glen Waverley.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 7
The Assembly have released a series of daily prayers leading up to the referendum.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 30
Attendance graphs have been updated.
Ox Roberts (Partnership/Fundraising manager at Nungalinya College in Darwin) and / or Ben van Gelderen (Principal) will be at GWUC Monday 16th from around 2-4pm for afternoon tea.
We are invited to a on line seminar about nuclear disarmament on Thursday 12 October.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 23
Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are now available.
Presbytery Newsletter for September is now available.
The words of RossMackinnon's song for Hoon's farewell at available.
ChurchCouncil met twice this week and provisional minutes for Monday and Tuesday are available.
Palm Information Events. MELBOURNE – SOUTH-EAST – 30 SEPT, 5.30PM-9.00PM at the Clayton Town Hall. Contact Sylvia Coombe ([email protected]) or Anthony Sofe (mailto:[email protected])
What makes these events important is that they are directed towards PASIFIKA people, recognizing the importance of their role in supporting/connecting with workers from their home communities. The occasions will provide an opportunity to find out more about the PALM Scheme, how it looks after the workers, and how best Pacific Diaspora may be involved in providing support. Each event is fully funded and will include a Pacific Meal with cultural entertainment contributions from PALM workers, and input from Australian Government personnel who run the program. To make the most of these one-off opportunities, please try and attend one of the events yourself and spread the spread the word around your Pacific community in each region, and encourage their attendance.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 16
- The Dementia Workshop mentioned below has been cancelled pending re-scheduling.
The collection of links to information sources about the referendum at VoiceInformation continues to grow. Suggestions are welcome.
The September newsletter of the Alliance for Gambling Reform is available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 9
The ARRCC public meeting about climate change for people of faith in Melbourne is next week. Next Thursday evening, we will gather to share hope and get behind a new faith-based campaign that will make sure our elected representatives hear our voices loud and clear.
- Wednesday September 13
- 7.30 to 9.00pm
- Stonnington Community Uniting Church
- 59 Burke Road, Malvern East
The collection of links to information sources about the referendum at VoiceInformation continues to grow. Suggestions welcome.
The Mt Waverley UC Social Justice and Mission in Society Committee is organising another of their Dementia Workshops at Mt Waverley UC (482 High Street Road (corner Stewart St.) Mt Waverley) on Friday September 15th at 1.30pm to 3.00pm. Dr Emily Rosenich is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Neuropsychology at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health at Monash University. Emily’s research, funded by the Alzheimer’s Association, investigates how our lifestyles and our genetics interact to drive memory/thinking loss and dementia. In addition to her scientific work, Emily is a passionate science communicator and advocate for women in science. Please advise Margery Kennett on 9807 4084 or [email protected] of your intention to attend. A gold coin donation would be appreciated.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 2
VoiceInformation is a collection of links to information sources about the referendum.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 26
Unpacking the Statement from the Heart. Exploring the Uluru Statement from the Heart with Rev Cannon Associate Professor Glenn Loughrey - Sunday 27 August at 3 pm (a Zoom Only Meeting) This is going to be a great chance for those who missed Glenn's excellent presentation in Murrumbeena church. Glenn is a Wiradjuri man. He is a leader at the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University in Canberra and the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne's Educator and Advocate for the Voice. He is the chairperson of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anglican Council, the vicar of St Oswald's in Glen Iris and artist in residence at St Paul's Anglican Cathedral in Melbourne. The meeting will be chaired by Rev Greg Crowe
Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20230821
GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 12
The Presbytery Newsletter for August is now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 05
Synod e-news and August crosslight are now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending July 29
The materials for HoonYou's DNA studies are at the bottom of InterCulturalMinistry
GWUC Headlines for week ending July 22
Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending July 08
The Presbytery Newsletter for July is now available, with a grateful note from RossMackinnon.
A webinar on the voice to parliament will be on Thursday 13 July at 7.30pm for an hour of listening, laughing and learning with your Church. The Working for Justice and Walking Together as First and Second Peoples Circles invite you into some deep dadirri listening around the Voice. Come and hear Palawa woman Alison Overeem, Advocate of the Walking Together Circle, Gamillaroi man and comedian Ben Moodie and Uncle Ray Minniecon, Aboriginal Pastor and a descendant of the Kabi Kabi nation and the Gurang Gurang nations join together and Yarn for Yes. For register click here.
A copy of Uniting Vic.Tas Winter Congregation Connect is now available, featuring information on Share Sunday on August 20, and how donated winter items help to ease hardship.
GWUC Headlines for week ending July 01
Church Council met this week, and Provisional minutes are available
A youtube recording of a recent information session on the constitutional referendum is now available from Murrumbeena UCA.
A report on ACT2, the consultation on the future of the UCA is available.
The Welfare Coordinator position description is now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending June 24
Some new explantory material on The Voice is now available from Synod.
GWUC Headlines for week ending June 17
The next Church Council meeting will be held on Monday 26 June. The [[http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CouncilAgenda20230626| agenda is developing. If you have items for inclusion, please email <councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au>
GWUC Headlines for week ending June 10
The June Presbytery Newsletter includes Glen Waverley's Indonesian Festival.
Letters from Monash City Council to residents and traders give some information about parking changes planned when the Bogong Ave parking station is closed during extentions.
June Crosslight is now available.
Garry Deverall's talk about the Voice referendum is now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending May 20
ChurchCouncil met this week, and provisional minutes are available.
The next Home-brewed pub conversation about forming new communities of faith will be held on Sunday 21 May 2023 at 4pm at The Rogue Squire, Cnr Ferntree Gully & Jells Rd, Wheelers Hill. This regular gathering is for those interested or involved in starting contextual expressions of Christian community. We’re a peer group of learners about gathering people beyond the church and exploring faith with them. For more information contact Craig Mitchell [email protected]
- The Seventeenth Meeting of the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania will commence at 10am on Saturday 18 Nov 2023 and conclude at 4pm on Tuesday 21 Nov 2023. The meeting will be held at Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill. It is time to consider nominating for membership at the 2023 Synod Meeting. Any confirmed member of the Uniting Church can nominate as a Synod member.
GWUC Headlines for week ending May 13
Synod is holding a Zoom session on reaching net zero emissions Wednesday 31 May 2023, 6pm-7:30pm.
GWUC Headlines for week ending May 6
The Presbytery Newsletter for May is now available.
PPE and the Victorian Council of Churches are co-sponsoring an evening of listening and conversation about The Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Voice Referendum on Tuesday evening 30 May at Glen Waverley Uniting Church, 7.30-9.00pm. The speaker will be Rev Dr Garry Deverell, Lecturer and Research Fellow in the School of Indigenous Studies, University of Divinity. More details here.
GWUC Headlines for week ending April 22
Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20230417.
GWUC Headlines for week ending April 15
Plans for the Indonesian Festival are coming together. Bookings are now open for the paid events.
Church Council meets Monday evening. Agenda items to DavidMorgan please.
GWUC Headlines for week ending April 8
The April Newsbeat (Presbytery newsletter) is now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending April 1
A new appeal by Act for Peace will support refugees in Kenya.
Professor Anne Pattel-Gray speaks about the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Voice referendum on Youtube. Rev Dr Garry Deverell also speaks about the Statement and the referendum. Both Anne and Garry are faculty members of the University of Divinity.
The April edition of CrossLight is now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending March 25
United Climate Action Network news is available.
The Survey requested by the last congregational meeting is now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending March 18
Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are now available to the congregation.
- Presbytery have provided some links to do with The Voice referendum.
Resources from the Official Yes Campaigns – https://yes23.com.au/ online course and materials and their booklet attached, and online course.
Kitchen Table Conversation: Yes, Together.
GWUC Headlines for week ending March 11
The Presbytery Newsletter for March is now available.
A discussion paper on the Synod of VicTas achieving net zero carbon emissions has been released.
The final total for the Book Sale is $6552.27, a great result for all those who helped at all stages. Remaing books have been deliverd to Brother hood books and children's books to 123read2me
GWUC Headlines for week ending March 4
March is the month for our Welfare program at Grill'd Local Matters. Put your tokens in our jar to maximise our funding.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 18
Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20230220
Monash City Council is accepting soft plastics for recycling at the Ferntree Gully Road depot. If you would like to be part of a scheme to collect soft plastics from the congregation and take to the depot, please contact DavidMorgan
GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 18
For those wishing to donate to the earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria, Act for Peace, the aid arm of the National Council of Churches in Australia, (Christmas Bowl) have now launched an emergency appeal at https://actforpeace.org.au/syria-turkiye-earthquake/
The Alliance for Gambling Reform newsletter is now available.
The February Crosslight features a story about Kelly Skilton.
The CarefulKitchenCrew have prepared a checklist for UsingTheChurchKitchen
GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 11
- Sarah Manase, Presbytery Communications Officer wrote:
Our Newsbeat Newsletter goes out the 1st week of every month, so if you know any stories or workshops or testimonies that would be useful, I would appreciate them by the 24th of every month.
It doesn't need to be long, whether it be 1 page or 1/2 a page or even just a paragraph and lots of good quality photos - this would be great!
In the month of March our theme will be focusing on " Thankfulness". If you have any people or know of a story that leads to this theme that would great. Or if not, anything is welcome.
A picture of the original Methodist Church in Waverley road is at HistoricalPictures. If you can identify any of the people, please tell DavidMorgan.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 4
The Presbytery Newsletter for February is now available, including articles about Kelly Skilton and Daniel Sihombing.
The stained glass display funded by the Marriott bequest is now on display. A photo with the artist's explanation is available.
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Note that some wiki pages require a wiki login, available to all church members. This can be arranged by contacting JohnHurst. If you want to see a particular wiki page and cannot, you are always welcome to contact DavidMorgan or ask the ChurchOffice to print a copy for you. If you need help finding information, see GwucWikiFirstTimeReaders or ask.