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GWUC Headlines for w/e 14 Apr 2018
Leisure Time AGM – Monday 16 April at 2.30pm - A reminder that the Congregation and Volunteers are invited to attend the Leisure Time Annual General Meeting which starts at 2.30pm in Room 1. Afternoon tea will follow the meeting. Meeting papers can be collected from the Stewards Table.
Seniors Service – Sunday 22 April at 2.30pm - All are welcome to attend the Seniors Service on Sunday 22 April where we will be ‘Remembering the Anzacs’. Afternoon tea will be served after the service. If you require transport, please contact the Church Office on 9560 3580 by Wednesday 19 April.
Walk-a-thon – Saturday 28 April - A reminder about Neil’s walk-a-thon to support Chaplaincy at Glen Waverley Secondary College along with the breakfast program and SIR in primary schools. See more information on the boards in the church foyer.
UCAF Luncheon – Tuesday 1 May at 10.30am - All are invited to the UCAF luncheon on 1 May where Shirley and David Williams are guests and will share their new presentation of Overture to the Outback. For tickets and more information please contact the Church Office.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 6 Apr 2018
The Presbyery newsletter Newsbeat has a new issue.
The Synod newsletter is available. It contains notices about a number of events that may be of interest.
Material Aid Offering – Share the Dignity – This Sunday April 8 - There are over 85,000 women that will need help this year. Due to homelessness, poverty or escaping domestic violence, women in crisis are forced to use makeshift sanitary items. Share the dignity provides free sanitary items to everyone in need affording them the dignity that many of us take for granted. Your generous donations of sanitary items will make a real difference to women in need.
Light Lunch – Sunday 8 April - A light lunch will be held after the 11am service this Sunday, 8 April. All are welcome.
COP Applications - Applications for grants from the Glen Waverley Uniting Church fete proceeds opened on March 26 and will close on April 27. Details regarding the application process and form are available on the wiki under Community Outreach Projects 2018.
Important Asylum Seekers Support - Outer Eastern Asylum Seeker Support Network (OEASSN) has been invited to operate the Mt Waverley Lions Club Opportunity Shop for two weeks in May to raise funds for our support of asylum seekers. We are seeking donations of goods, and volunteers to staff the shop. Please add your name to the volunteer list on the Office Counter as a matter or urgency. For more information contact Heather Wilkins.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 31 Mar 2018
The latest Newview on "Separation" is available.
Combined Easter Sunday Service - A reminder that today there is a 10am combined service for Easter Sunday
Free Easter Family Fun Event for the community - Sunday 3 April from 3-5pm – children’s Easter crafts and activities on the church lawn area
Daylight Saving ends - A reminder that daylight saving ends 2am on Sunday – turn your clocks back an hour
Asylum Seekers support - Outer Eastern Asylum Seeker Support Network (OEASSN) has been invited to operate the Mt Waverley Lions Club Opportunity Shop for two weeks in May to raise funds for our support of asylum seekers. We are seeking donations of goods, and volunteers to staff the shop. See April Monthly Bulletin for more details.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 Mar 2018
Holy Week Services - Holy Week Services for this year will be on at the following times. You might like to put these dates in your diary.
- Monday 26, Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 – 7.30pm.
- Thursday 29 – 8pm.
- Good Friday 30 – 9.15am.
- Easter Sunday – 10am.
Hot Cross Buns – 30 March at 10.30am - Following the 9.15am Good Friday Service, 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.
Way of the Cross – 30 March at 11am - All are welcome to join the Waverley District Inter-Church ‘Way of the Cross’ ecumenical event at Central Reserve, Glen Waverley (cnr Springvale and Waverley Roads).
GWUC Headlines for w/e 17 Mar 2018
Sunday 18 March - 5.30pm Worship - At the 5.30pm service this week Celebrate Messiah are coming to share and helping us to reflect on the last supper, the Passover. This is an interactive presentation involving all the senses and a speaker will explain ancient and modern Jewish customs. All are welcome to attend. For more information see the weekly bulletin.
Delivery of Postcards for Easter Services - Volunteers Needed - We need about 10 people to letterbox-drop Easter Services postcards to houses in areas around the church. Please see the sign-up sheet on the table in the foyer if you can help to deliver the postcards by Sunday 25 March. Enquiries: Peter Anderson - 0411 123 253
Hot Cross Bun Morning Tea at The Hub – Thursday 22 March at 10am - Come along and enjoy hot cross buns, a cuppa and fellowship. Donations will be accepted for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. All welcome.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 10 Mar 2018
- The Presbytery is running a consultation on "Cultivating a New Future". Documents are being collected at CultivatingANewFuture.
The Synod newsletter for March is now available.
Material Aid Offering – Today – Sunday 11 March - For this month’s material aid offering we will be collecting muesli bars and “Up & go” for the Glen Waverley Secondary College Wellbeing department.
Easter Letter Available Today – Sunday 11 March - The Easter letter is now available for collection from the table in the foyer. If you do not get emails, please collect your letter now.
Next NewView – Contributions due Friday 16 March - The next theme for NewView will focus on separation. See the Monthly Bulletin for details. Your contributions on will be welcomed at [email protected] until Friday March 16.
5.30pm Worship – Next Sunday 18 March - At the 5.30pm service next week Celebrate Messiah are coming to share and helping us to reflect on the last supper, the Passover. This is an interactive presentation involving all the senses and a speaker will explain ancient and modern Jewish customs. All are welcome to attend. For more information see the weekly bulletin.
A newsletter from Uniting AgeWell is available.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 Mar 2018
The March edition of the Presbytery newsletter is now available at Newsbeat-March-2018, or you can visit the PresbyteryPage.
Combined Worship Sunday March 4 at 10am - A reminder that today there will be a combined worship service at 10am.
Meeting of the Congregation - A meeting of the congregation will be held Sunday 4 March at 11.30am after Combined Worship at 10am. Lunch will follow the meeting. At this meeting, there will be reports concerning some of the activities of our congregation, as well as presentation of last year’s financial results and nomination of a committee to select this year’s Congregational Outreach Projects. A draft agenda is at:- http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20180304. Please plan to attend if possible.
Material Aid Offering – Sunday 11 March - For this month’s material aid offering we will be collecting muesli bars and “Up & go” for the Glen Waverley Secondary College Wellbeing department. Please see the monthly bulletin for more details.
Next NewView - The next theme for NewView will focus on separation. See the Monthly Bulletin for details. Your contributions on will be welcomed at until Friday March 16.
COP Committee 2018 - Outreach is seeking interested members of the congregation to serve on this year's COP committee. They will be responsible for managing the process of allocating the funds for this year's fete. The work of the committee is supported by both the Outreach Committee and Church Council.
- If anyone in the congregation is interested, please contact the outreach convenor, Amy Spark.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 Feb 2018
The Lenten Booklet that NeilPeters has recommended to the congregation is now on the wiki at LentQuestions
Chinese New Year Festival in Kingsway – Today – Sunday 25 February - Please join us for the Chinese New Year Festival which will be held in Kingsway today. Our team will be meeting and greeting people and helping children with craft activities. Join us for this fun and exciting intercultural outreach.
World Day of Prayer – Friday 2 March at 10.30am - The World Day of Prayer service is being held at Glen Waverley Anglican Church (800 Waverley Road) on Friday 2 March at 10.30am. All are invited to join.
Book Sale – Saturday 3 March from 8.30am to 1pm - We need your support to ensure the success of this event. Donated books may be left at the church any time this week (or call Sue to arrange pickup). For more information on how you can help, please see the weekly bulletin.
Meeting of the Congregation - Sunday 4 March at 11.30am - A meeting of the congregation will be held next Sunday 4 March at 11.30am after Combined Worship at 10am. Lunch will follow the meeting. At this meeting, there will be reports concerning some of the activities of our congregation, as well as presentation of last year’s financial results and nomination of a committee to select this year’s Congregational Outreach Projects. A draft agenda is at:- http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20180304. Please plan to attend if possible.
Planned Giving Letters - These are available from the table in the foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 17 Feb 2018
Chinese New Year Festival in Kingsway - Sunday 25 February - Next Sunday, 25 February, the annual Chinese New Year Festival will be in full swing over the road from our church complex. This year, Dietrich will be part of our team at our tent in the heart of the festival. We are looking for volunteers to meet and greet people and to help children with craft activities. This is a fun and exciting Intercultural outreach activity of our church. You can be part of the team by signing up outside the office.
Meeting of the Congregation - Sunday 4 March at 11.30am - A meeting of the congregation will be held on Sunday 4 March at 11.30am after Combined Worship at 10am. Lunch will follow the meeting. At this meeting, there will be reports concerning some of the activities of our congregation, as well as presentation of last year’s financial results and nomination of a committee to select this year’s Congregational Outreach Projects. A draft agenda is at:- http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20180304. Please plan to attend if possible.
Book Sale – Leaflet Delivery - If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the used book sale, please collect your leaflets from the table in the foyer. The leaflets need to be delivered by Saturday 24 February.
Planned Giving Letters - These are available from the table in the foyer. Please check and take your and any you can deliver.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 10 Feb 2018
Today – Pastoral Care Workshop – Sunday 11 February at 1pm - All are welcome to attend this workshop on pastoral care and dementia from 1pm to 3pm in Room 2.
Ash Wednesday Service – Wednesday 14 February at 7.30pm - A 30-minute service of reflection and the receiving of ashes as we enter the season of Lent.
Leisure Time Newsletters - The latest copy of the Leisure Time Newsletter is available to collect from the letter rack. Please take your copy.
Book Sale – Leaflet Delivery - Thank you to those people who have offered to deliver leaflets for the used book sale. Please collect these from the table in the foyer.
Planned Giving Letters - These are available from the table in the foyer. Please check and take your and any you can deliver.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 Feb 2018
The February edition of the Presbytery newsletter is now available at Newsbeat-February-2018, or you can visit the PresbyteryPage.
UCAF – Tuesday 6 February at 10am - We meet for morning tea at 10am in the fellowship area and then at 10.30am for our meeting in Room 1. The speaker will be Dorothy Lockhart, who will speak about GWUC Welfare. All are welcome. Goods are for GWUC Welfare.
Men’s Fellowship – Tuesday 6 February at 2pm - Men’s Fellowship meets on Tuesday February 6 at 2pm. Our speaker is Archdeacon Ian Morrison from Holy Trinity Anglican Church.
CAE Book Group – Wednesday 7 February at 8pm -The CAE Book Group will meet at the home of Glenice Peard. Enquiries: 9802 5496.
Ladies Keep Fit Class – Thursday 8 February at 10am - Our class has commenced for 2018. New members are most welcome to join our friendly relaxed group. Enquiries: Eileen Scott 9800 4005.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 27 Jan 2018
January Worship Services - A reminder that during January there will be one combined service of worship each Sunday at 10am. Normal service times (8am, 9.15am, 11am, 4.30pm and 5.30pm) will commence Sunday 4 February.
Ladies Keep Fit Class – Thursday 1 February at 10am - Our class will commence for 2018 on Thursday February 1. New members are most welcome to join this friendly relaxed group. See the bulletin for more information.
With Love to the World - The first edition for With Love to the World is now available for collection in the letter rack. Please take your edition if you have paid for it or intend to buy it. See the bulletin for more information.
2018 Rosters - Please check the letter rack for any rosters which might belong to you. Also, if you would like to volunteer please add your name to one of the rosters on the Office Counter.
Bogong Avenue Car Park Closure - Please note that the Bogong Avenue Car Park will be partially closed from Monday 29 to Wednesday 31 January inclusive for Council maintenance works. Alterative parking will be available at the Euneva car park in Euneva Avenue, Glen Waverley.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 20 Jan 2018
January Worship Services - A reminder that during January there will be one combined service of worship each Sunday at 10am.
Walkers Need to Deliver Flyers for Used Book Sale - Please see the sign-up sheet on the Office Counter if you can help to deliver flyers for the used book sale. Please contact Peter Anderson (0411 123 253) if you have any queries.
2018 Rosters - Please check the letter rack for any rosters which might belong to you. Also, if you would like to volunteer please add your name to one of the rosters on the Office Counter.
With Love to the World - A reminder that we are now taking names of those who would like to subscribe to With Love to the World for 2018. This daily bible guide follows the lectionary. A yearly subscriptions costs around $20. If you are interested, please speak with the Office or add your name to the list on the Office Counter.
GWUC HEadlines for w/e 13 Jan 2018
January Worship Services - A reminder that during January there will be one combined service of worship each Sunday at 10am.
Office Matters - The church office has reopened and will be staffed between 9.30am to 3pm each day until Friday 19 January. Normal office hours will resume after this time.
Attention all Hall users - The hall has been resurfaced and all users will need to be extra careful, as the surface has a non-slip coating. Be careful when using the hall as the fresh coating will not allow slipping or sliding of your feet. Please ensure that everyone lift and carry all chairs, tables and other equipment (not drag) so as to preserve this surface for as long as possible. Finally, it is essential that every liquid spill and any food remnants are cleaned up to ensure the hall is safe for everyone.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 6 Jan 2018
The January edition of the Presbytery newsletter is available.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 23 Dec 2017
This Sunday – Christmas Eve – 24 December at 10am - On Christmas Eve there will be worship at 10am, 5pm and 11pm. Christmas Day there will be worship at 8.30am and 10am. All are welcome. New Year's Eve and all January services will be a single combined service at 10am. (Normal times resume from 4 Feb 2018.)
January Worship Services - A reminder that during January there will be one combined service of worship each Sunday at 10am.
Office Matters - The church office will be closed for the two weeks after Christmas. The office will re-open on Monday 8 January and remain open from 9.30am to 3pm each day until Friday 19 January. Normal office hours will resume after this time.
Hall Closure - During the dates of January 3 to 10, 2018, the hall will be resurfaced. All hall doors will be locked and there will be no access through the hall or to the store rooms at that time. If you require anything from the store rooms, please ensure they are retrieved before those dates. Any questions, please contact Warren Greenwood (0403 028 948).
GWUC Headlines for w/e 16 Dec 2017
This Sunday – Lessons & Carols Service – 17 December at 11am - A reminder of the special choral presentation by Uniting Voices at the 11am Service this Sunday morning.
This Sunday – Quiet Reflection – 17 December at 7pm - Sunday 17 December at 7pm we will be having some Christmas interactive stations that will create some space and quiet to reflect on Christmas. All welcome.
Hub Kids Unwrap Christmas Event – Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 from 4pm to 6pm - Join us for our annual Kids Christmas Event as we explore the Christmas story in an interactive way. Only $5 per session for crafts, games, challenges, snacks, activities and entertainment. Bring your children or grandchildren.
Office Matters - A reminder that the office will be closed for the two weeks after Christmas. If you have any urgent needs please make sure that you contact the office early next week.
The UCA president has issued a pastoral statement to accompany the release of the Royal Commission report. 171214_RC_Final_Report_Pastoral Statement_w_prayers.pdf
GWUC Headlines for w/e 9 Dec 2017
The December Synod newslatter is now available
This Sunday – COP Presentations – 9.15am The COP presentations to congregation nominators of projects in 2017 will occur at the 9.15am service today.
This Sunday – Seniors Carol Service – 2.30pm Everyone is invited to join with us for this special carol service this afternoon at 2.30pm.
Next Sunday – Quiet Reflection – 17 December at 7pm Sunday 17 December at 7pm we will be having some Christmas interactive stations that will create some space and quiet to reflect on Christmas. All welcome.
Empty Christmas Tree – Closing Tuesday 12 December You are invited to bring along a small (non-returnable) decoration to add to our empty Christmas tree, as well as a gift for under the tree. Gifts will be distributed to some in our community (through Welfare) and also to Broadmeadows. Please do not wrap your gifts. Gifts need to be delivered by Tuesday 12 December as they will be taken for sorting on Wednesday 13 December so they can be distributed before Christmas.
NewView Deadline – Friday 15 December Our theme for the last 2017 issue is “Reconsidering our faith through the Christmas Story”. See the monthly bulletin for detail about the theme. We welcome your stories, poems, book reviews, reports of recent GWUC community activities, letters and photos relating to our theme or more generally to our shared faith journey. Submissions to Robin Pope at [email protected] or handed in to the Church Office no later than Friday December 15.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 2 Dec 2017
The new edition of the Presbytery newsletter is now available at Newsbeat-December-2017, or you can visit the PresbyteryPage.
Combined Service and Christmas Lunch – 3 December - A reminder that this Sunday we will share in a Combined Service at 10am. This will be followed by the Christmas lunch.
Christmas Morning Tea at The Hub – 7 December from 10am - Come and enjoy a special Christmas morning tea with family and friends at The Hub. All donations to help needy families in our community.
Volunteers Needed to Deliver Postcards for Advent Services – 10 December - 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 in the week following Sunday 10 December. Enquiries: Peter Anderson – 0411 123 253.
Empty Christmas Tree – Closing Tuesday 12 December - You are invited to bring along a small (non-returnable) decoration to add to our empty Christmas tree, as well as a gift for under the tree. Gifts will be distributed to some in our community (through Welfare) and also to Broadmeadows. Please do not wrap your gifts. Gifts need to be delivered by Tuesday 12 December as they will be taken for sorting on Wednesday 13 December so they can be distributed before Christmas.
NewView Deadline – Friday 15 December - Our theme for the last 2017 issue is “Reconsidering our faith through the Christmas Story”. See the monthly bulletin for detail about the theme. We welcome your stories, poems, book reviews, reports of recent GWUC community activities, letters and photos relating to our theme or more generally to our shared faith journey. Submissions to Robin Pope at [email protected] or handed in to the Church Office no later than Friday December 15.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 25 Nov 2017
Night of Trivia Fun – Saturday 25 November at 7pm - Join us for a fun night, fundraising for church projects while enjoying trivia. We will begin with a kids round. BYO nibbles. Tea and coffee will be provided. All are welcome. $10 for adults. Kids free!
BBQ Outreach Forum – Sunday 26 November at 12noon - Jessica Morthorpe, founder and director of Five Leaf Eco-Awards, will speak about her work and vision as we enjoy lunch. Please RSVP on the sheet outside the office. $5 to cover the cost of lunch is payable on the day.
Children’s Christmas Photos – Monday 27, Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 November - Come along to The Hub from 10am till 12noon, bring your children or grandchildren, on Monday 27, Tuesday 28 or Wednesday 29 November. Children can dress up in nativity costumes and have their photo taken. Dress ups will be available to use.
Remembrance Service – Tuesday 28 November at 8pm - All are welcome to the Remembrance Service to be held on Tuesday 28 November at 8pm. The service includes a time of reflection and remembering loved ones who have passed away. Following the service supper will be served.
Adult Group Spit Roast – Friday 1 December at 6pm - On Friday 1 December Adult Group will be having their Christmas break-up, a Spit Roast at $25 per person in the Church Hall at 6pm. Everyone is welcome. RSVP to Margaret Lemke on 9560 8710.
Church Christmas Lunch – Sunday 3 December at 12noon - Forms need to be filled in and given to Laurel and John Muir, Judith and Warren Greenwood, TODAY (26/11). Forms are in the November monthly bulletin and on the office counter.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 18 Nov 2017
Frontier Services Retiring Offering - Sunday 19 November - There will be a retiring offering at our services the Sunday to support the ministry of Frontier Services in remote Australia. There will also be a special morning tea to thank you for donating, and a chance to make a small contribution if you are not able to contribute to the retiring offering.
Night of Trivia Fun – Saturday 25 November at 7pm - Join us for a fun night, fundraising for church projects while enjoying trivia. We will begin with a kids round. BYO nibbles. Tea and coffee will be provided. All are welcome. $10 for adults. Kids free!
BBQ Outreach Forum – Sunday 26 November at 12noon - Jessica Morthorpe, founder and director of Five Leaf Eco-Awards, will speak about her work and vision as we enjoy lunch. Please RSVP on the sheet outside the office. $5 to cover the cost of lunch is payable on the day.
Billeting Needed – Thursday 23 November to Sunday 26 November - The Church Council have been trying to build a relationship with a church in Indonesia called "Riedel" Congregation in Manado, Northern Sulawesi, Indonesia. To cement our relationship 7 members including the senior minister are visiting our congregation from Thursday 23 Nov to Monday morning 27 Nov. This is Lucky's home church. They will stay with us 4 nights. We are trying to billet the 7 with members of our church congregation. Please express interest to Neil Peters.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 Nov 2017
The link at the end of this item contains a pastoral statement regarding the same gender marriage postal survey, the results of which are expected next week. The statement asks people to contact their presbytery or synod if in need of support. https://crosslight.org.au/2017/11/10/australian-marriage-law-postal-survey/
Today – Sunday 12 November at 9.15am - Beeac Uniting Church and Glen Waverley Uniting Church are celebrating 10 years of Direct Telecasting of Worship on Sunday 12 November, led by Rev Neil Peters at Beeac. Rev Greg Fry and Rev Jen Pretty (who initiated this ground-breaking technology with the GWUC IT Team) will be in Beeac. Rev Ineke Gyles will lead the activities at Glen Waverley and then will stay to join in a special morning tea.
Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 14 November - There will be a meeting of the Congregation on Tuesday November 14 at 8pm in the Worship Centre. The main item on the agenda will be consideration of the budget for 2018 but there will also be important reports relevant to the many exciting activities that take place within our congregation.
Please note this date in your diary now. The agenda for this meeting is available at:-http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20171114 or from the Steward’s table.With Love to the World - The new copies of With Love to the World are available for collection in the letter rack. Please make sure you collect your copy.
Billeting needed - The church council have been trying to build a relationship with a church in Indonesia called "Riedel" Congregation in Manado, Northern Sulawesi, Indonesia. To cement our relationship 7 members including the senior minister are visiting our congregation from Thursday 23rd Nov to Monday morning 27th Nov. This is Lucky's home church. So they will stay with us 4 nights. We are trying to billet the 7 with members of our church congregation. Please express interest to Neil Peters.
Cleaning and Lawn Mowing Rosters 2018 - Church cleaning and lawn mowing is done each week by volunteers. Four teams of 2 people each clean a part of the complex each week, taking no more than 2 hours. Please consider if you could give a couple of hours Friday evening / Saturday morning, 4 or 5 times a year in 2018 to help keep our church tidy. Please sign up on the list on the office counter if you can help. We will assume current volunteers are able to help again unless they have advised or please note otherwise on the list. Any queries to Herb Fleming 0407 516 827 or [email protected]
GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 Nov 2017
Sunday 5 November - Club 2017 will meet for lunch after the 11am service today.
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes – Thursday 9 November - A reminder that the final day for dropping off filled shoeboxes at the Church Office is Thursday 9 November. The shoeboxes will be delivered to the warehouse Friday morning for delivery to the children in time for Christmas. Enquiries: Kimberly Easton 0410 708 824.
Two-way worship with Beeac – Sunday 12 November at 9.15am - Beeac Uniting Church and Glen Waverley Uniting Church are celebrating 10 years of Direct Telecasting of Worship on Sunday 12 November, led by Rev Neil Peters at Beeac. Rev Greg Fry and Rev Jen Pretty (who initiated this ground-breaking technology with the GWUC IT Team) will be in Beeac. Rev Ineke Gyles will lead the activities at Glen Waverley and then will stay to join in a special morning tea.
Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 14 November - There will be a meeting of the Congregation on Tuesday November 14 at 8pm in the Worship Centre. The main item on the agenda will be consideration of the budget for 2018 but there will also be important reports relevant to the many exciting activities that take place within our congregation. Please note this date in your diary now. The agenda for this meeting is available at CongMeetingAgenda20171114.
With Love to the World - The new copies of With Love to the World are available for collection in the letter rack. Please make sure you collect your copy.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 28 Oct 2017
Worship Sunday 29 October - Rev Neil Peters has this Sunday off and is pleased that Di Paterson is able to lead worship this Sunday.
West Papuan Dinner/Entertainment – Saturday 4 November at 5.45pm - All are invited to a West Papuan Dinner at St Luke’s Uniting Church (94 Essex Road, Mt Waverley) on Saturday 4 November from 5.45pm. Cost: $30 / $15 includes dinner and entertainment. For more details please see the outside notice board.
Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 14 November - There will be a meeting of the Congregation on Tuesday November 14 at 8pm in the Worship Centre. The main item on the agenda will be consideration of the budget for 2018 but there will also be important reports relevant to the many exciting activities that take place within our congregation.
Please note this date in your diary now. A full agenda will be available soon.With Love to the World - The new copies of With Love to the World are available for collection in the letter rack. Please make sure you collect your copy.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 Oct 2017
Some information for wireless IT users about the current vulnerability issues is available at WiFiWarning
Combined Worship – Sunday 22 October at 10am - Please join us for Combined Worship at 10am on Sunday and stay around to share in a cup of tea afterwards.
Seniors Morning Tea at The Hub – Thursday 26 October from 10am - Support research into Motor Neurone Disease at our Seniors’ Morning Tea at The Hub on Thursday 26 October at 10am. Come along and enjoy a cuppa and delicious morning tea with family and friends. Please add your name to the list on the shelf outside the office if you are coming.
Adult Group – Friday 3 November at 8pm - You are invited to an evening with Lynn Peters in the Chapel at 8pm. All are welcome.
Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 14 November - There will be a meeting of the Congregation on Tuesday November 14 at 8pm in the Worship Centre. The main item on the agenda will be consideration of the budget for 2018 but there will also be important reports relevant to the many exciting activities that take place within our congregation. Please note this date in your diary now. A full agenda will be available soon.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 Oct 2017
Ping-Pong-a-Thon – Friday 13 to Saturday 14 October This year the Ping-Pong-a-Thon for social justice is being held at High Street Road Uniting Church from Friday 13 October to Saturday 14 October. Further information is available on the outside noticeboards or at www.pingpongathon.com
- Sunday 15 October – 8am, 9.15am and 11am At our morning services we welcome Janinne Jackson, Executive Director of Frontier Services, who will share in worship with us.
Celebrating Seniors – Sunday 15 October at 2.30pm As part of the Victorian Seniors Festival you are invited to join us for music and afternoon tea on Sunday 15 October 2017 from 2.30pm to 4pm at the church.
Craft and Gift Stall for the Fete – Assistance Required –Monday 16 October Items for the craft and gift stall will be priced and wrapped on Monday 16 October (12.30pm – 2pm) in the church hall. If you have any items for this stall you can bring them along at this time or leave them in the Church Office, clearly marked.
Planned Giving Envelopes The new sets of envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours.
Church Fete – 21 October Please see the weekly and monthly bulletins for information on how to be involved.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 Oct 2017
Uniting Church in Australia: ‘A People of God on the Way’
- Public forum: Sunday 15 October, from 3:00pm at the CTM Parkville, includes shared afternoon tea beforehand.
- Dr Deidre Palmer, President-Elect of the national Assembly, will explore the current and future shape of the Uniting Church.
- Rev Dr Geoff Thompson, established theologian of the Uniting Church, will address the Basis of Union as our continuing theological compass.
- Join these two national leaders for an afternoon forum to explore where the Uniting Church is heading, and how will we find our way together.
FREE forum but please RSVP online for catering purposes: https://ucavt.goregister.com.au/peopleofgod2017
If you have any queries please contact us at the CTM via [email protected] < mailto:[email protected]> or phone 9340-8800.
Newsletter from Synod available here.
CommunityPlanter: Faith Formation & Inter Cultural Ministry Part-time Position. We are delighted to announce that Dietrich Cheung has accepted the role of Community Planter at Glen Waverley Uniting Church. Dietrich will commence duties on Wednesday 22 November, 2017. For more details please see the weekly bulletin.
Craft and Gift Stall for the Fete – Assistance Required – Monday 9 & Monday 16 October. Items for the craft and gift stall will be priced and wrapped on Monday 9 October (11am to 12noon) and Monday 16 October (12.30pm – 2pm) in the church hall. If you have any items for this stall you can bring them along at this time or leave them in the Church Office, clearly marked.
Ping-Pong-a-Thon – Friday 13 to Saturday 14 October. This year the Ping-Pong-a-Thon for social justice is being held at High Street Road Uniting Church from Friday 13 October to Saturday 14 October. Further information is available on the outside noticeboards or at www.pingpongathon.com
Celebrating Seniors – Sunday 15 October – Keep the date! As part of the Victorian Seniors Festival you are invited to join us for music and afternoon tea on Sunday 15 October 2017 from 2.30pm to 4pm at the church. If you require transport please contact the Office by Thursday 12 October.
Planned Giving Envelopes. The new sets of envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours.
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 15 October.
Church Fete -21 October. Please see the weekly and monthly bulletins for information on how to be involved.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 30 Sep 2017
The new edition of the Presbytery newsletter is now available at Newsbeat-October-2017, or you can visit the PresbyteryPage.
Council met this week and the provisional minutes can be found at CouncilMinutes20170926
Daylight Saving starts. A reminder that this Sunday, 1 October 2017, clocks will go forward one hour at 2am.
Safe Church Training – New Sessions Please see the Bulletin for the two sessions of Safe Church Training to be run this coming week.
Club 2017 All are welcome to join with us for the Club 2017 lunch after the 11am Service on Sunday.
Moon Festival – 7 October Please see the weekly bulletin to see how you can be involved in this family event which we are inviting our community to share in.
Celebrating Seniors – Sunday 15 October – Keep the date! As part of the Victorian Seniors Festival you are invited to join us for music and afternoon tea on Sunday 15 October, 2017 from 2.30pm to 4pm at the church.
Planned Giving Envelopes The new sets of envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours.
Fete – Leaflet Delivery If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the fete, please collect your leaflets from the table in the foyer.
Church Fete – 21 October Please see the weekly and monthly bulletins for information on how to be involved.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 Sep 2017
Presbytery are looking for involvement with the new social welfare arm "Uniting". See PPEPUnitingDiscussion
Safe Church Training – New Sessions. Please see the Bulletin for the new sessions of Safe Church Training to be run over the next couple of weeks.
Next Sunday – 1 October – Club 2017. All are welcome to join with us for the Club 2017 lunch after the 11am Service next Sunday.
Moon Festival – 7 October Please see the weekly bulletin to see how you can be involved in this family event which we are inviting our community to share in.
NewView. The next issue of NewView will address the theme of Living Communities. The September monthly bulletin has details of what you might contribute. Closing date for contributions is Thursday September 28.
Celebrating Seniors – Sunday 15 October – Keep the date! As part of the Victorian Seniors Festival you are invited to join us for music and afternoon tea on Sunday 16 October, 2017 from 2.30pm to 4pm at the church.
Planned Giving Envelopes. The new sets of envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours.
Church Fete – 21 October. Please see the weekly and monthly bulletins for information on how to be involved.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 9 Sept 2017
Material Aid Offering – Today – Sunday 10 September - Today the Material Aid Offering is to support the work of the Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Committee. Donations of breakfast cereals, long life milk, canned fruit, soups, meals, rice, pasta, toothpaste, soap etc gratefully received.
Light Lunch – Today – Sunday 10 September - Don’t forget to join us for light lunch after the 11am Service this Sunday.
Volunteers Needed to Deliver Fete Leaflets - Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you can help deliver leaflets for our fete. We need about 50 people to letter-box drop 13,000 leaflets during the second week of October. If you delivered leaflets for the fete in 2015, please tick or cross out your name on the list, depending on whether you can assist again this year.
NewView - The next issue of NewView will address the theme of Living Communities. The September monthly bulletin has detail of what you might contribute. Closing date for contributions is Thursday September 28.
Church Fete – 21 October - Please see the weekly and monthly bulletins for information on how to be involved.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 2 Sept 2017
Synod is meeting this weekend. See Synod 2017 website and letter from moderator.
Dad’s Day Services and Morning Tea – Sunday 3 September - Father’s Day will have a special focus at our 9.15 and 11am services this week, with a special morning tea between these services. All welcome.
Club 2017 – Sunday 3 September at 12noon - Club 2017 will meet for lunch after the 11am service on Sunday 3 September.
Church Council Elections - We are pleased to announce that all 8 candidates have received the overwhelming support of the congregation and so have been declared successful in being elected to Church Council.
Intergenerational Night Postponed - Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to postpone our Intergenerational Night. It will probably be held early next year but we will let you know when we have organised another date.
Confirmation Group - We are looking for those interested in exploring more about their faith, church, the bible and the ethos of the Uniting Church and the tradition of confirmation to join a confirmation group.
The group would be looking at a ten week commitment, with opportunities to be mentored, visit other churches, learn, discuss and question in a group setting.
Please contact Neil or Alanee if you are interested or have any questions.Safe Church Training - Safe Church Training will be offered at the following times in September – Wednesday 6 at 7.30pm, Friday 8 at 2.30pm and Sunday 10 at 2.30pm. Please think about which of these dates might suit you.
Church Fete – 21 October - Please see the weekly and monthly bulletins for information on how to be involved.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 26 Aug 2017
Church Council Elections - We are pleased to announce that all 8 candidates have received the overwhelming support of the congregation and so have been declared successful in being elected to Church Council.
Adult Group – Friday 1 September at 8pm - Come along to an evening of fellowship and a mystery tour conducted by Jenny and Roger, no passport required. All are welcome.
Club 2017 – Sunday 3 September at 12noon - Club 2017 will meet for lunch after the 11am service on Sunday 3 September.
Intergenerational Night Postponed - Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to postpone our Intergenerational Night. It will probably be held early next year but we will let you know when we have organised another date.
Confirmation Group - We are looking for those interested in exploring more about their faith, church, the bible and the ethos of the Uniting Church and the tradition of confirmation to join a confirmation group.
The group would be looking at a ten week commitment, with opportunities to be mentored, visit other churches, learn, discuss and question in a group setting.
Please contact Neil or Alanee if you are interested or have any questions.Safe Church Training - Safe Church Training will be offered at the following times in September – Wednesday 6 at 7.30pm, Friday 8 at 2.30pm and Sunday 10 at 2.30pm. Please think about which of these dates might suit you.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 19 Aug 2017
Church Council Election Today – Sunday 20 August - Election of Church Council Nominees will take place today, Sunday 20 August. A single purpose congregation meeting is called for today, encompassing all services of worship to enable maximum possible participation by our congregation.
Worship with Jools Tonight – Sunday 20 August at 7pm - Jools is back in Australia and we have the pleasure of his input at the 7pm Service on 20 August. Please feel free to come and hear Rev Jools Hamilton share next Sunday.
Ministry Team Update - Both Rev Neil Peters and Alanee Hearnshaw will be attending the Uniting Leaders Conference in Adelaide next week from Tuesday 22 August to Friday 25 August.
Confirmation Group - We are looking for those interested in exploring more about their faith, church, the bible and the ethos of the Uniting Church and the tradition of confirmation to join a confirmation group. The group would be looking at a ten week commitment, with opportunities to be mentored, visit other churches, learn, discuss and question in a group setting. Please contact Neil or Alanee if you are interested or have any questions.
Safe Church Training - Safe Church Training will be offered at the following times in September – Wednesday 6 at 7.30pm, Friday 8 at 2.30pm and Sunday 10 at 2.30pm. Please think about which of these dates might suit you.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 5 Aug 2017
The new edition of the Presbytery newsletter is now available at Newsbeat-August-2017, or you can visit the PresbyteryPage.
Indonesian Cultural Night – Saturday 12 August - Our Church Community is invited to an Indonesian Cultural Night to be put on by the small Indonesian congregation who have been worshipping in our premises on Sunday afternoons. They are seeking to integrate into our congregation and this would be a great way for us to get to know one another. The night will include dinner, song and dance. Cost for the event is by donation. Profits will be shared between Glen Waverley Uniting Church and supporting rural ministry in Indonesia.
Confirmation Group - We are looking for those interested in exploring more about their faith, church, the bible and the ethos of the Uniting Church and the tradition of confirmation to join a confirmation group.
The group would be looking at a ten week commitment, with opportunities to be mentored, visit other churches, learn, discuss and question in a group setting.
Please contact Neil or Alanee if you are interested or have any questions.Safe Church Training - Safe Church Training will be offered at the following times in September – Wednesday 6 at 7.30pm, Friday 8 at 2.30pm and Sunday 10 at 2.30pm. Please think about which of these dates might suit you.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 July
Nomination for Church Council – Nominations Close July 30 - This year there will be nine vacancies to fill on Church Council. An election of Church Councillors will be held on Sunday August 20 following each worship activity. In preparation, please consider carefully whether you are willing to accept nomination and whether there are people you wish to nominate.
Nomination forms are available from the Stewards Table. Information about what the Church Council does is available on the wiki at http://wiki.gwuc.or.au/gwuc/WhatChurchCouncilDoes.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.
Tennis Club AGM – Saturday 29 July at 5pm - The Annual General Meeting of the Uniting Church Glen Waverley Tennis Club will be held in the clubhouse on Saturday 29 July 2017 at 5pm. Entry to the clubhouse is from from Highvale Primary School car park at the end of Ashton and Plymouth Street, Glen Waverley.
Indonesian Cultural Night – Saturday 12 August - Our Church Community is invited to an Indonesian Cultural Night to be put on by the small Indonesian congregation who have been worshipping in our premises on Sunday afternoons. They are seeking to integrate into our congregation and this would be a great way for us to get to know one another. The night will include dinner, song and dance. Cost for the event is by donation. Profits will be shared between Glen Waverley Uniting Church and supporting rural ministry in Indonesia.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 July
Seniors Service – This Sunday – 16 July at 2pm - All are welcome to come and join with us for a service based around the Lord’s Prayer. There will be a selection of well-known hymns, and afternoon tea will follow the service.
Tennis Club AGM – Saturday 29 July at 5pm - The Annual General Meeting of the Uniting Church Glen Waverley Tennis Club will be held in the clubhouse on Saturday 29 July 2017 at 5pm. Entry to the clubhouse is from from Highvale Primary School car park at the end of Ashton and Plymouth Street, Glen Waverley.
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.
Nomination for Church Council - This year there will be nine vacancies to fill on Church Council. An election of Church Councillors will be held on Sunday August 20 following each worship activity. In preparation, please consider carefully whether you are willing to accept nomination and whether there are people you wish to nominate. Nomination forms are available from the Stewards Table. Information about what the Church Council does is available on the wiki at http://wiki.gwuc.or.au/gwuc/WhatChurchCouncilDoes.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 9 July
The new edition of the Presbytery newsletter is now available at Newsbeat-July-2017, or you can visit the PresbyteryPage.
Material Aid Offering for RSPCA – Sunday 9 July - This month’s material aid collection will support the work of the RSPCA. Donations of blankets, towels, pillow slips, tea towels, pet friendly toys, sealed pet food and polyester filled doonas are welcome. Please note - all pillows and feather filled doonas are not accepted.
Combined Worship and Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 9 July - Following Combined Worship at 10am this Sunday we will join in a Meeting of the Congregation at 11.30am. The main item of the agenda will be approval of the Congregation Outreach Projects for 2017. To view the agenda online please visit http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20170709.
Seniors Service – Sunday 16 July - All are welcome to come and join with us for a service based around the Lord’s Prayer. There will be a selection of well-known hymns, and afternoon tea will follow the service. If you would like to attend, but need help with transport, please contact the Church Office by Wednesday 12 July.
Nomination for Church Council - This year there will be nine vacancies to fill on Church Council. An election of Church Councillors will be held on Sunday August 20 following each worship activity. In preparation, please consider carefully whether you are willing to accept nomination and whether there are people you wish to nominate. Nomination forms are available from the Stewards Table. Information about what the Church Council does is available on the wiki at http://wiki.gwuc.or.au/gwuc/WhatChurchCouncilDoes.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 2 July
Church Bulletins - In response to several concerns expressed by members of the congregation about missing Bulletin emails, a new wiki page ChurchEmailVanishing has been created to assist people in restoring the delivery of their Bulletins.
Club 2017 – Sunday 2 July at 12noon - Club 2017 will meet after the 11am Service on Sunday.
UCAF – Tuesday 4 July at 10am - Members will meet for morning tea at 10am. This will be followed by our meeting where we wil hear from Hanna Landray from South-east Volunteers. All are welcome to attend.
Men’s Fellowship – Tuesday 4 July at 2pm - All are welcome to come and hear our speaker who will be sharing about Melways.
Adult Group – Friday 7 July at 8pm - Alan Robison and six others will make presentations on this night. For more information contact Alan Barnard on 9800 1188.
Sunday 9 July at 11.30am- The next meeting of the congregation will be held following combined worship at 10am on Sunday 9 July. The main item on the agenda will be the approval of Congregation Outreach Projects for 2017. Please make a note of this date in your diary now. To access a copy of the agenda visit http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20170709.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 June
Anniversary Service and Lunch – Today – Sunday 25 June at 10am - Following the 10am Combined Service today, we will share in our Anniversary lunch for those who have booked.
Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 9 July at 11.30am - Advance notice is given of the next meeting of the congregation. The meeting will follow combined worship at 10am. The main item on the agenda will be approval of the Congregational Outreach Projects for 2017. Please make a note of this date in your diary now. An agenda for the meeting is now available, and can be viewed online or downloaded at http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20170709.
Seniors Service – Sunday 16 July at 2pm - All are welcome to attend the next Seniors Service on Sunday 16 July at 2pm. There will be a selection of well-known hymns and afternoon tea will follow the service. If you will need assistance with transport, please contact the Church Office.
Share Winter Appeal for the Invisible Poor - The Share Winter Appeal has been launched with the focus this year on helping the invisible poor. Please collect a brochure from the Stewards Table for more information as to how you might assist.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 17 June
Anniversary Letter - For those who are not on email, please take your printed copy of the Anniversary Letter from the foyer. This will help us keep postage costs down.
Ivan’s Pies – Collection Tuesday 20 June - Please collect your pie orders from the hall on Tuesday 20 June between 1pm and 5pm. Thank you for your support.
Anniversary Service and Lunch – Sunday 25 June - Following a 10am Combined Service on Sunday 25 June we will share in our Anniversary lunch. Tickets for lunch available from the Church office.
Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 9 July at 11.30am - Advance notice is given of the next meeting of the congregation. The meeting will follow combined worship at 10am. The main item of the agenda will be approval of the Congregation Outreach Projects for 2017.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 10 June
Material Aid Offering for June – Sunday 11 June - This month the Material Aid Offering will be in support of the Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Committee. Non-perishables such as breakfast cereals, long-life milk, Milo, canned fruit, soups and meals, as well as tea, coffee, biscuits, toothpaste and brushes, would all be appreciated.
Anniversary Letter - For those who are not on email, please take your printed copy of the Anniversary Letter from the foyer. This will help us keep postage costs down.
NewView – Submissions due by 13 June - Submissions for the next issue of NewView, which will be around the theme of ‘acceptance’, are due by 13 June. These can be left at the Church Office or emailed to [email protected] .
Anniversary Service and Lunch – Sunday 25 June - Following a 10am Combined Service on Sunday 25 June we will share in our Anniversary lunch. Tickets for lunch available from the Church office.
Meeting of the Congegation – Sunday 9 July at 11.30am - Advance notice is given of the next meeting of the congregation. The meeting will follow combined worship at 10am. The main item of the agenda will be approval of the Congregation Outreach Projects for 2017.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 June
Club 2017 – Sunday 4 June - Club 2017 will meet for lunch today after the 11am Service.
Ivan’s Pies – Order by Tuesday 6 June - The Tennis Club is holding its ‘Annual Pie Drive’ and would again appreciate your support. The pies are an ideal quick meal now that winter weather is here. Forms are on the Office Counter. For more detail see the Bulletin or contact Eileen Scott (9800 4005) or Barbara Chamberlain (9764 0975).
UCAF – Tuesday 6 June - Join us at 10am for Morning Tea followed by our meeting at 10.30am. All are welcome to attend. Goods brought will be for GWUC Welfare Committee.
Men’s Fellowship – Tuesday 6 June - Join us at 2pm for a journey through China looking at the incredible Terracotta Warriors.
NewView – Submissions due by 13 June - Submissions for the next issue of NewView, which will be around the theme of ‘acceptance’, are due by 13 June. These can be left at the Church Office or emailed to [email protected] .
Previous news items are available here