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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 7 Dec 2013 = * Wiki home pages now include photos of church people (where permission has been given). * The OutreachMinutes201312 have been published. * The CouncilAgenda20131217 for Tuesday, 17 Dec, has been published. * The PropertyReport201312 has been published. * The FaithAgenda201312 for Wednesday, 11 Dec, has been published. * The CommunicationsAgenda20131209 for Monday, 9 Dec, has been published. * The CommunicationsStrategicPlan has been updated. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 30 Nov 2013 = * I wrote in the last HeadLines: * This will be my last HeadLines until 30 Nov 2013. Anyone care to volunteer to maintain it? See JohnHurst if you are willing. '''The Bad News''': nobody did, but ... '''The Good News''': I'M BACK! * DavidMorgan has started a wiki page about the church rosters. Read RostersFutureOptions to see what we have in mind. * The Presbytery has arranged a meeting to discuss the proposed Property Divestments for Tuesday 3 Dec 2013. See SecondDivestmentsMeeting for details * A Congregation Meeting was held last Monday. Reports from the Ministry Team are at MinistryTeamEnd2013 * A report from Church Council has been added to the AnnualReport2013 |
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Please do not include private phone numbers or email addresses on this page. For contact details of any names, click on the name itself (for security reasons, you must be logged in). ## Note to editors: please use the following template for links to Newsbeat, to ensure that readers are taken to the correct page. ## * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Newsbeat-October-2019.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for October]] is now available. ## Note that the Presbytery is not very consistent with the format of their URLs. You need to check each time. = GWUC Headlines for week ending June 6 = = GWUC Headlines for week ending June 6 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Newsbeat-June-2020.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for June]] is now available, and includes an article about Glen Waverley (p3-4). * As an extra communication channel for the current situation, we have set up a new email address, <<MailTo(discussions AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>>, and an associated wiki page: PostShutDownDiscussion as a forum for members of the congregation to contribute to the discussion of the Church post COVID-19 shutdown. Contributions to that address will be collated and made available to all who logon to the wiki. Requests for wiki accounts should be sent to <<MailTo(wikimasters AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>> . * The latest advice from Presbytery and Synod concerning opening our buildings is at OpeningAfterCoronaVirus = GWUC Headlines for week ending May 30 = * [[https://victas.uca.org.au/download/668/faq/8615/vic-covid-faqs-may-21|The latest Synod information on COVID-19]] is now available. * Information on re-opening our buildings can be found at OpeningAfterCoronaVirus. Basically the limit of 20 people and requirement for 4 square meteres per person prevent groups from meeting until after the next relaxation, expected to take effect from June 22. = GWUC Headlines for week ending May 23 = * The second session of the FirstAndSecondPeopleStudy will be held by Zoom on June 1. * Church Council will meet by Zoom on Thursday 28 May. = GWUC Headlines for week ending May 9 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Newsbeat-May-2020.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for May]] is now available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending May 2 = * We are invited to a !FaceBook stream of a seminar on Wednesday afternoon this week by Dr Bex Lewis. She is a lecturer in communication at the Manchester Metropolitan University, and the author of "Raising Children in a Digital Age".[[attachment:Discipleship in a Digital Age.pdf|Details on this pdf.]] * ChurchCouncil "met" this week, and minutes are available to CouncilMinutes20200429. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 18 April 2020 = * ChurchCouncil held a special meeting this week to review how we are going with the shutdown, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20200415 = GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 April 2020 = * The Mount Waverley Interchurch Council organized a virtual [[https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FLwSZXPh5d1U%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3S34ZSRdCJzEVTYLxKt0gPpRxxkrhpxr9_4F590Kn_lFtvE9JRff_4TWM&h=AT3rg6caMNoqwG0qGCNpahMHYHTgN6L7akyaQsZFteSo8Kn1A_kI2QAXXtZBB6yqLuODFsP8oXXyBK514uqBXyAknplGYSdoILbSzPkriFwzx2ErGFUNZeGGkZcPA7nw_4TwaCb4Qse22ePmk8mkxgp5SMhBwdmSrytZTxiwevOtoOzwQwl15ZL9kVaKop0FWJ7mFrXWfbC5d17GbzbtjJSUYOltnEPVHaSM-dqNiT74uKLUGO_Pmk0oYGMlA08J4CKqVqcvkpyzAfy3yaP5WxXLu3BnYn6zVHCCWYX5AIk8uNnywUbdosjBwBQBiEfz8wDBWl507BphJijhXBRKu2tzCg7kAqjB5sTiQ_boPXAryxNsB5muJaV7T0AmSYxHdxbZrFHcD_1UVFi2rncQgJro1isX3kjKyEgtxh8w9YKls7pjQtdHlIf41jTfp3epcjKtQUDxl4qmOg0IdWt2VnL0Dkyxa6etclKM-lfbbjDcsfOzNJ6RqKNNwM5n4tFD52naSItekwV5UvV80TEPnjZZfN9mAoR328NL8Mp1LryJAEueXzWHPoopKGG2o2qTttgzWXXGmsjIJcmMTC95M3YUxVjYbZLQhXf7O2AoGSKCZ-d7XDM2jq4dUNSmvvdKV0OgUGGp64OMgg| Way of the Cross]] for Good Friday, 10 Apr 2020. * This Sunday we will have an [[https://gwuc.org.au/live/|on line service]] at 10am only with a minimum number of key people involved. * Virtual GOMER will be happening. Contact DavidMorgan for details. * There is a new wiki page to keep you entertained in your moments of isolation: CovidCommunications. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 April 2020 = * This Sunday we will have an [[https://gwuc.org.au/live/|on line service]] at 10am only with a minimum number of key people involved. * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Newsbeat-April-2020-1.pdf|Presbytery newsletter for March]] is now available, with news of how churches are adjusting. * Virtual GOMER will be happening. Contact DavidMorgan for details. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 28 March 2020 = * This Sunday we will have an [[https://gwuc.org.au/live/|on line service]] at 10am only with a minimum number of key people involved. * Presbytery have issued [[attachment:COVID-19_PPEP_March_26.pdf|further guidance on COVID-19]]. * Church Council met this week using [[CommunicationsChannelsZoom|Zoom]] with minutes at CouncilMinutes20200325. * Council have prepared a [[https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZNB3MZZ|Connectedness Survey]] to better gauge the needs and opportunities for electronic connectedness among the congregation. Please complete on line, or ask for a paper copy. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 21 March 2020 = * Please see CovidResponseMarch18 * This Sunday we will have [[https://gwuc.org.au/live/|on line services]] at 9:15 and 11 only with a minimum number of key people involved. * [[NationalChurchLifeSurvey2020|National Church Life Survey]] is suspended. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 14 March 2020 = * The National Church Life Survey can now be filled in on line at https://surveys.ncls.org.au/ The Glen Waverley Church Code is UA291301. * [[attachment:COVID-19 PPEP March 2020.pdf|Presbytery have issued advice about COVID-19]] = GWUC Headlines for w/e 7 March 2020 = * The Uniting Church hosted an interfaith roundtable on the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) on Monday 24 February. A [[https://assembly.uca.org.au/news/item/3137-a-world-free-of-nuclear-weapons|report is available here.]] * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Newsbeat-March-2020.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for March]] is now available. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 29 February 2020 = * Tuesday 25 Feb - Pancake Day! Pancakes will be sold at the church - come along and enjoy a delicious lunch - 11.30 am to 1pm * Wednesday 26 Feb - Ash Wednesday service - 7.30pm * Saturday 29 Feb - Book Sale - 8.30am to 4pm * Sunday 1 March - Combined Worship - 10am followed by a meeting of the congregation at 11.30am * ChurchCouncil met this week and the provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20200226 = GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 February 2020 = * [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Newsbeat-February-2020.pdf|The February Presbytery Newsletter]] is now available. * ChurchCouncil meets next week. Any matters to be considered shouls be sent to DavidMorgan as soon as possible. * Come & hear the stories from the group that went to the USA & Mexico at the 9.15am, 11am and 5pm services this Sunday. * February Material Aid for Brentwood Secondary College - Muesli Bars, Up&Go drinks, pens, pencils and Noodles-in-a-cup are all useful. Donations can be left in the coloured bins in the foyer. * Saturday 29 February - Book Sale - Leap in and buy some great books! Doors open 8.30am. * Retiring Offering this Sunday 23 February for long term bushfire relief. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 February 2020 = * Playgroup, English Conversation Classes & The Hub all start for 2020 THIS WEEK. * Don't forget to check the '''letter rack''' - rosters are now being distributed. * '''Saturday 29 February - Book Sale - '''Leap in and buy some great books! Doors open 8.30am. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 February 2020 = * If you have offered to deliver flyers for the Book Sale, please collect them from the table in the foyer. * Don't forget to check the letter rack - rosters are now being distributed. * New start dates for Playgroup, English Conversation Classes & The Hub - all return for 2020 in the week beginning 17 February. * Meeting of the Congregation at 11:30am on Sunday March 1 at 11:30am. Agenda at CongMeetingAgenda20200301 = GWUC Headlines for w/e 1 February 2020 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Newsbeat-February-2020.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for February]] is now available. * CTM are running a [[https://victas.uca.org.au/event/new-and-renewing-gathering/|New and Renewing Gathering]] on Saturday March 24th. * [[DadsPlayGroup|Chinese Dad's Playgroup]] has been cancelled for this Saturday Feb 1 because of the novel corona virus 2019-nCoV. * For the same reason, TheHub will now commence on Tuesday 18th February at 10am. * Similarly the [[RosterEnglishClass|English conversation class]] will start on February 20. * Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20200129. * Weekday playgoups will commence on Feb 17. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 25 January 2020 = * CraigMitchell is running a session on [[https://www.ucappep.org/forming-disciples-in-a-missional-church/|Forming disciples in a missional Church]] on 5 March, 10am-3pm at Glen Waverley UCA. Details and booking at the above link. * The 2019 performance of our solar panels has been added to SolarPowerPerformance = GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 January 2020 = * To help meet gaps already identified and to enable longer term relief and recovery Synod have launched a Uniting Bushfire Appeal. You can find the appeal at https://www.vt.uniting.org/uniting-vic-tas-2020-bushfire-appeal/ * [[https://www.target.com.au/targetbushfirereliefappeal|Target Australia]] will match dollar for dollar all cash contributions made to the Appeal via coin boxes and registers in stores. (But it appears that you forego your tax deduction.) * [[http://www.gerf.org.au|Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund]] has also been recommended. * A reminder that the church office will be closed until Tuesday 28 January – emails and phone messages will be monitored daily. * Don’t forget the Back to School and Backpack Blessing on Sunday 26 January at 10am. * Sunday morning worship will be a single service at 10:00am each week until the end of January 2020. * Watch this space for news about Sunday 4:30pm and 5:30pm activities in 2020. * Indonesian fellowship is in recess and will recommence in 2020. * Chinese fellowship is in recess and will recommence in March 2020. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 January 2020 = * NewView for [[attachment:NewView/201912.pdf|Dec 2019]] is available * Sunday 22 Dec 2019 – Combined Nativity Worship 10:00am * 24 Dec 2019 – Christmas Eve join us at 5:30pm or 11:00pm * 25 Dec 2019 – Christmas Day worship at 8:30am and 10:00am * 29 Dec 2019 – Combined Worship 10:00am * 31 Dec 2019 – New Year’s Eve join us at 11:00pm * Sunday morning worship will be a single service at 10:00am each week until the end of January 2020. * Sunday 4:30pm and 5:30pm activities have finished for 2019. Watch this space for news about what will happen in 2020. * Indonesian fellowship is in recess and will recommence in 2020. * Chinese fellowship is in recess and will recommence in March 2020. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 14 December 2019 = * The Christmas Trees Display - Christmas Reflections - is on until the end of December. Information booklets are available in the church foyer. * Rosters for 2020 are now being filled. If you can help, please put your name on the lists on the office counter. * Charity Christmas Cards are available to purchase from the office. * Indonesian fellowship is in recess and will recommence in 2020. * Chinese fellowship is in recess and will recommence in March 2020. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 7 December 2019 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Newsbeat-December-2019.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for December]] is now available. * The [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-e-jdkikity-uuiulyukil-m/|Synod of VicTas Newsletter for December]] is now available. * Our WelfareCommittee is one of the local charities being supported by [[https://www.grilld.com.au/restaurants/victoria/melbourne/glen-waverley|Grill'd]] for December. If you go there, identify yourself as being from GWUC, and you will be given double tokens to vote with. If we get the most votes of the three Decemeber causes, we will get $300. There are also special deals for 6 or more persons; ask. * Seniors' Service - Celebrate Christmas with Carols - this Sunday 8 December @ 2.30pm * Leisure Time Christmas Breakup - Monday 9 December @ 10.15am * Remembrance Service - Tuesday 10 December at 8pm. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 30 Nov 2019 = * ChurchCouncil met this week, and provisional minutes are [[CouncilMinutes20191127|available here.]] = GWUC Headlines for w/e 23 Nov 2019 = * The Hub Children's Christmas Photos are on this week - Monday to Wednesday at 10am. Come along and join in the fun! * Don't forget to regularly check the office counter & letter rack - Christmas events and planning for 2020 has begun... = GWUC Headlines for w/e 17 Nov 2019 = * The [[ChoirOfHopeUpdateSep2019|Choir of Hope survey]] mentioned in today's congregational meeting is available to members. (Login needed) * Our Welfare group has a jar at Grill'd for December. For details of how you can support them, see [[https://view.email.grilld.com.au/?qs=44e34195a67289d457eefa5f941b550890fd4c3e942faa76f1325b33b3094c41dca1cc8c5dc3dba29b4022ea99676ee68364afd1549c7408762a46f8f461a0e6c41973dd323bda818a5d40b1eecf02b3|this link.]] = GWUC Headlines for w/e 10 Nov 2019 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Newsbeat-November-2019.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for November]] is now available. * The [[https://communications.cmail19.com/t/r-e-jddtjhjy-uupjjiyjy-f/|Synod newsletter for November]] is now available. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 Nov 2019 = * Here is the [[http://www.prayasyoucan.com.au/|link to Sister Harris's website]] mentioned in the [[http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/ChurchBulletin?action=AttachFile&do=view&target=201911.pdf|monthly Bulletin]] = GWUC Headlines for w/e 26 Oct 2019 = What an amazing Fete we had this last Saturday - if you missed it, pop Saturday 17 October 2020 into your diary - you don't want to miss the next one! Coming up this week: * Seniors' Morning Tea at The Hub tomorrow, Thursday 24 Oct 2019 at 10am - all are welcome. * Pop Up Study this Sunday 27 Oct 2019 at 2pm - come along and join in this interactive presentation by Dr CraigMitchell. * Church Council met on Wednesday, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20191023 = GWUC Headlines for w/e 12 Oct 2019 = * The [[attachment:PopUpStudy-20191027.pdf|Pop-Up Study]] with Presbytery Minister CraigMitchell is coming on 27 Oct 2019. * The [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-e-jdtdilkt-ukdkykikn-e/|Synod Newsletter for October]] is now available. * An election for Church Councillors and Elders will be help this Sunday at all services. * Seniors' Week Concert Event - The Evans Family at 2.30pm. Entry by donation. * Planned Giving Envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 5 Oct 2019 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Newsbeat-October-2019.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for October]] is now available, including a flyer for our forthcoming "Pop-Up Study" on 27 Oct 2019 at 2pm, here in Glen Waverley. * Council met this week and provisional minutes are available to those logged into the wiki at CouncilMinutes20191002. As always, if you need an account or other help, contact DavidMorgan or the church office. * Bring & Share Lunch is on this Sunday - All are welcome. * Planned Giving Envelopes are now available from the table in the foyer. * If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the fete, don’t forget to collect them from the table in the foyer. The leaflets need to be delivered by Sunday 13 October. * There is no 4.30 program during school holidays. |
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Previous news items are available here
Please do not include private phone numbers or email addresses on this page. For contact details of any names, click on the name itself (for security reasons, you must be logged in).
GWUC Headlines for week ending June 6
GWUC Headlines for week ending June 6
The Presbytery Newsletter for June is now available, and includes an article about Glen Waverley (p3-4).
As an extra communication channel for the current situation, we have set up a new email address, <discussions AT gwuc DOT org DOT au>, and an associated wiki page: PostShutDownDiscussion as a forum for members of the congregation to contribute to the discussion of the Church post COVID-19 shutdown. Contributions to that address will be collated and made available to all who logon to the wiki. Requests for wiki accounts should be sent to <wikimasters AT gwuc DOT org DOT au> .
The latest advice from Presbytery and Synod concerning opening our buildings is at OpeningAfterCoronaVirus
GWUC Headlines for week ending May 30
The latest Synod information on COVID-19 is now available.
Information on re-opening our buildings can be found at OpeningAfterCoronaVirus. Basically the limit of 20 people and requirement for 4 square meteres per person prevent groups from meeting until after the next relaxation, expected to take effect from June 22.
GWUC Headlines for week ending May 23
The second session of the FirstAndSecondPeopleStudy will be held by Zoom on June 1.
- Church Council will meet by Zoom on Thursday 28 May.
GWUC Headlines for week ending May 9
The Presbytery Newsletter for May is now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending May 2
We are invited to a FaceBook stream of a seminar on Wednesday afternoon this week by Dr Bex Lewis. She is a lecturer in communication at the Manchester Metropolitan University, and the author of "Raising Children in a Digital Age".Details on this pdf.
ChurchCouncil "met" this week, and minutes are available to CouncilMinutes20200429.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 18 April 2020
ChurchCouncil held a special meeting this week to review how we are going with the shutdown, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20200415
GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 April 2020
The Mount Waverley Interchurch Council organized a virtual Way of the Cross for Good Friday, 10 Apr 2020.
This Sunday we will have an on line service at 10am only with a minimum number of key people involved.
Virtual GOMER will be happening. Contact DavidMorgan for details.
There is a new wiki page to keep you entertained in your moments of isolation: CovidCommunications.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 April 2020
This Sunday we will have an on line service at 10am only with a minimum number of key people involved.
The Presbytery newsletter for March is now available, with news of how churches are adjusting.
Virtual GOMER will be happening. Contact DavidMorgan for details.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 28 March 2020
This Sunday we will have an on line service at 10am only with a minimum number of key people involved.
Presbytery have issued further guidance on COVID-19.
Church Council met this week using Zoom with minutes at CouncilMinutes20200325.
Council have prepared a Connectedness Survey to better gauge the needs and opportunities for electronic connectedness among the congregation. Please complete on line, or ask for a paper copy.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 21 March 2020
Please see CovidResponseMarch18
This Sunday we will have on line services at 9:15 and 11 only with a minimum number of key people involved.
National Church Life Survey is suspended.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 14 March 2020
The National Church Life Survey can now be filled in on line at https://surveys.ncls.org.au/ The Glen Waverley Church Code is UA291301.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 7 March 2020
The Uniting Church hosted an interfaith roundtable on the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) on Monday 24 February. A report is available here.
The Presbytery Newsletter for March is now available.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 29 February 2020
- Tuesday 25 Feb - Pancake Day! Pancakes will be sold at the church - come along and enjoy a delicious lunch - 11.30 am to 1pm
- Wednesday 26 Feb - Ash Wednesday service - 7.30pm
- Saturday 29 Feb - Book Sale - 8.30am to 4pm
- Sunday 1 March - Combined Worship - 10am followed by a meeting of the congregation at 11.30am
ChurchCouncil met this week and the provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20200226
GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 February 2020
The February Presbytery Newsletter is now available.
ChurchCouncil meets next week. Any matters to be considered shouls be sent to DavidMorgan as soon as possible.
Come & hear the stories from the group that went to the USA & Mexico at the 9.15am, 11am and 5pm services this Sunday.
February Material Aid for Brentwood Secondary College - Muesli Bars, Up&Go drinks, pens, pencils and Noodles-in-a-cup are all useful. Donations can be left in the coloured bins in the foyer.
- Saturday 29 February - Book Sale - Leap in and buy some great books! Doors open 8.30am.
- Retiring Offering this Sunday 23 February for long term bushfire relief.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 February 2020
Playgroup, English Conversation Classes & The Hub all start for 2020 THIS WEEK.
Don't forget to check the letter rack - rosters are now being distributed.
Saturday 29 February - Book Sale - Leap in and buy some great books! Doors open 8.30am.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 February 2020
- If you have offered to deliver flyers for the Book Sale, please collect them from the table in the foyer.
- Don't forget to check the letter rack - rosters are now being distributed.
New start dates for Playgroup, English Conversation Classes & The Hub - all return for 2020 in the week beginning 17 February.
Meeting of the Congregation at 11:30am on Sunday March 1 at 11:30am. Agenda at CongMeetingAgenda20200301
GWUC Headlines for w/e 1 February 2020
The Presbytery Newsletter for February is now available.
CTM are running a New and Renewing Gathering on Saturday March 24th.
Chinese Dad's Playgroup has been cancelled for this Saturday Feb 1 because of the novel corona virus 2019-nCoV.
For the same reason, TheHub will now commence on Tuesday 18th February at 10am.
Similarly the English conversation class will start on February 20.
Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20200129.
- Weekday playgoups will commence on Feb 17.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 25 January 2020
CraigMitchell is running a session on Forming disciples in a missional Church on 5 March, 10am-3pm at Glen Waverley UCA. Details and booking at the above link.
The 2019 performance of our solar panels has been added to SolarPowerPerformance
GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 January 2020
To help meet gaps already identified and to enable longer term relief and recovery Synod have launched a Uniting Bushfire Appeal. You can find the appeal at https://www.vt.uniting.org/uniting-vic-tas-2020-bushfire-appeal/
Target Australia will match dollar for dollar all cash contributions made to the Appeal via coin boxes and registers in stores. (But it appears that you forego your tax deduction.)
Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund has also been recommended.
- A reminder that the church office will be closed until Tuesday 28 January – emails and phone messages will be monitored daily.
- Don’t forget the Back to School and Backpack Blessing on Sunday 26 January at 10am.
- Sunday morning worship will be a single service at 10:00am each week until the end of January 2020.
- Watch this space for news about Sunday 4:30pm and 5:30pm activities in 2020.
- Indonesian fellowship is in recess and will recommence in 2020.
- Chinese fellowship is in recess and will recommence in March 2020.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 January 2020
- Sunday 22 Dec 2019 – Combined Nativity Worship 10:00am
- 24 Dec 2019 – Christmas Eve join us at 5:30pm or 11:00pm
- 25 Dec 2019 – Christmas Day worship at 8:30am and 10:00am
- 29 Dec 2019 – Combined Worship 10:00am
- 31 Dec 2019 – New Year’s Eve join us at 11:00pm
- Sunday morning worship will be a single service at 10:00am each week until the end of January 2020.
- Sunday 4:30pm and 5:30pm activities have finished for 2019. Watch this space for news about what will happen in 2020.
- Indonesian fellowship is in recess and will recommence in 2020.
- Chinese fellowship is in recess and will recommence in March 2020.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 14 December 2019
- The Christmas Trees Display - Christmas Reflections - is on until the end of December. Information booklets are available in the church foyer.
- Rosters for 2020 are now being filled. If you can help, please put your name on the lists on the office counter.
- Charity Christmas Cards are available to purchase from the office.
- Indonesian fellowship is in recess and will recommence in 2020.
- Chinese fellowship is in recess and will recommence in March 2020.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 7 December 2019
The Presbytery Newsletter for December is now available.
The Synod of VicTas Newsletter for December is now available.
Our WelfareCommittee is one of the local charities being supported by Grill'd for December. If you go there, identify yourself as being from GWUC, and you will be given double tokens to vote with. If we get the most votes of the three Decemeber causes, we will get $300. There are also special deals for 6 or more persons; ask.
- Seniors' Service - Celebrate Christmas with Carols - this Sunday 8 December @ 2.30pm
- Leisure Time Christmas Breakup - Monday 9 December @ 10.15am
- Remembrance Service - Tuesday 10 December at 8pm.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 30 Nov 2019
ChurchCouncil met this week, and provisional minutes are available here.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 23 Nov 2019
- The Hub Children's Christmas Photos are on this week - Monday to Wednesday at 10am. Come along and join in the fun!
Don't forget to regularly check the office counter & letter rack - Christmas events and planning for 2020 has begun...
GWUC Headlines for w/e 17 Nov 2019
The Choir of Hope survey mentioned in today's congregational meeting is available to members. (Login needed)
Our Welfare group has a jar at Grill'd for December. For details of how you can support them, see this link.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 10 Nov 2019
The Presbytery Newsletter for November is now available.
The Synod newsletter for November is now available.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 Nov 2019
Here is the link to Sister Harris's website mentioned in the monthly Bulletin
GWUC Headlines for w/e 26 Oct 2019
What an amazing Fete we had this last Saturday - if you missed it, pop Saturday 17 October 2020 into your diary - you don't want to miss the next one!
Coming up this week:
- Seniors' Morning Tea at The Hub tomorrow, Thursday 24 Oct 2019 at 10am - all are welcome.
Pop Up Study this Sunday 27 Oct 2019 at 2pm - come along and join in this interactive presentation by Dr CraigMitchell.
Church Council met on Wednesday, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20191023
GWUC Headlines for w/e 12 Oct 2019
The Pop-Up Study with Presbytery Minister CraigMitchell is coming on 27 Oct 2019.
The Synod Newsletter for October is now available.
- An election for Church Councillors and Elders will be help this Sunday at all services.
- Seniors' Week Concert Event - The Evans Family at 2.30pm. Entry by donation.
- Planned Giving Envelopes are available from the table in the foyer.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 5 Oct 2019
The Presbytery Newsletter for October is now available, including a flyer for our forthcoming "Pop-Up Study" on 27 Oct 2019 at 2pm, here in Glen Waverley.
Council met this week and provisional minutes are available to those logged into the wiki at CouncilMinutes20191002. As always, if you need an account or other help, contact DavidMorgan or the church office.
Bring & Share Lunch is on this Sunday - All are welcome.
- Planned Giving Envelopes are now available from the table in the foyer.
- If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the fete, don’t forget to collect them from the table in the foyer. The leaflets need to be delivered by Sunday 13 October.
- There is no 4.30 program during school holidays.