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= GWUC HeadLines for w/e 13 Sep 2014 = * My personal thanks (from PeterStewart) to JohnHurst for updating the Headlines over the years * I recommend that the MG Conveners or Secretaries could jointly continue this useful feature * All it would involve is a one-line announcement about recent additions to the wiki such as meeting minutes and other news |
= GWUC Headlines for w/e 5 March 2016 = * '''St Luke’s Uniting Twilight Fiesta – Saturday 5 March from 2pm to 7pm''' St Luke’s Uniting (94-96 Essex Road, Mt Waverley) invites us to their Twilight Fiesta. There will be market stalls, live music, jumping castle, white elephant, gourmet food, animal farm, classic cars, collectables and plants. * '''Congregational Meeting – Sunday 6 March at 11.30am''' Our next Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday 6 March at 11.30am following the 10am combined worship. Inclusive Community will also be providing a light lunch after the meeting. Key agenda items will include electing a chairperson for the congregational meetings, receiving the 2015 final accounts and the detailed report from Church Council on our Vision and Mission. |
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= GWUC HeadLines for w/e 6 Sep 2014 = * The CongMeetingMinutes20140831 from the August meeting are now available. There will be no more Headlines. JohnHurst has stood down from this task. |
* NewView''' Closing Date – Monday 7 March''' Contributions for the next issue of NewView need to be submitted by March 7. Reports of activities and discussions, anecdotes, book reviews etc welcomed, whether related to the theme of readiness or not. |
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= GWUC HeadLines for w/e 30 Aug 2014 = * The latest WorshipAttendances have been published. * The latest PropertyReport201407 is available. * See details of our church's VisioningProcess2014 '''***** LOOK AT ME! *****''' * The latest report of the Faith Development Group is at FaithReport201408 * Check the recent Church CouncilMinutes20140826 * The agenda for this month's CongMeetingAgenda20140831 is online |
* '''Fiji Cyclone – Share Support''' In response to the recent cyclone in Fiji, Share has launched an emergency appear to support the people and communities affected. Donations will support UnintingWorld’s partner, the Methodist Church in Fiji, who are working to re-establish healthcare and schools, replant crops and rebuilding. A letter from the Moderator is on the noticeboard outside the office, and donation forms are available on the Steward’s Table. |
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= GWUC HeadLines for w/e 02 Aug 2014 = * The CouncilMinutes20140624 for the most recent council meeting are available * The next OutreachAgenda201408 is available. |
= GWUC Headlines for w/e 27 February 2016 = * '''Ministry Team Makeup Focus Group – Sunday 28 February at 6pm''' The Focus Group about future Ministry Team makeup will be held on Sunday 28 February at 6pm at the church. Members of the congregation are welcome to attend. |
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= GWUC HeadLines for w/e 26 Jul 2014 = * The agenda of the forthcoming Congregation Meeting is at CongMeetingAgenda20140831 * The ChurchCouncil's statement on CouncilMissionalGoals is available. * The link to support the Reichardts is http://www.unitingworld.org.au/reichardts/ * To sign a petition supporting a $1 limit on poker machines, go to [[http://victoria.greens.org.au/dollarbets?utm_campaign=0725_dollarbets&utm_medium=email&utm_source=agv|here]] |
* '''Book Sale – Saturday 5 March from 8.30am to 1pm''' Donate your old books, buy some more and enjoy a delicious Devonshire tea! Books may be left at the church from today onwards. If you are able to assist in set-up from 1pm on Friday, and cleanup from 1pm Saturday, your contribution would also be much appreciated. All proceeds go to the work of the church. |
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= GWUC HeadLines for w/e 19 Jul 2014 = * The details on HowToUseTheChurchWiki and the ChurchRostersHowTo have been revised. * Details on the CommunicationsStrategicPlanNoticeboardsInside have been updated. * The PropertyReport201407 and FinanceReport201407 are available. * The church [[CongCodeOfConduct|Code of Conduct]] is available for discussion. * The MinistryTeamReport201407, FaithReport201407, and InclusiveReport201407 are available. |
* '''Congregational Meeting – Sunday 6 March at 11.30am''' Our next Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday 6 March at 11.30am following the 10am combined worship. Inclusive Community will also be providing a light lunch after the meeting. Key agenda items will include electing a chairperson for the congregational meetings, receiving the 2015 final accounts and the detailed from Church Council on our Vision and Mission. The agenda is available by clicking on this link:http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20160306. This contains links to the material to be presented. Paper copies are available on the Door Stewards desk. |
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= GWUC HeadLines for w/e 12 Jul 2014 = * The definition of church members for the church database has been changed. See ChurchMembership for details. * The minutes of the most recent congregational meeting are at CongMeetingMinutes20140406. * A discussion paper on the proposed procedures for congregational meetings is at CongMeetingProcedures. * Additional details on bible studies available at Glen Waverley Uniting Church are at BibleStudy. |
* NewView '''Closing Date – Monday 7 March''' Contributions for the next issue of NewView need to be submitted by March 7. Reports of activities and discussions, anecdotes, book reviews etc welcomed, whether related to the theme of readiness or not. |
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= GWUC HeadLines for w/e 05 Jul 2014 = * Minutes from the most recent OutreachMissionalGroup meeting are available at OutreachMinutes201407. |
* '''Fiji Cyclone – Share Support''' In response to the recent cyclone in Fiji, Share has launched an emergency appear to support the people and communities affected. Donations will support UnintingWorld’s partner, the Methodist Church in Fiji, who are working to re-establish healthcare and schools, replant crops and rebuilding. A letter from the Moderator is on the noticeboard outside the office, and donation forms are available on the Steward’s Table. |
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= GWUC HeadLines for w/e 28 Jun 2014 = * There have been significant changes to the ChurchRosters. * Council met on 24 Jun 2014 and their [[CouncilMinutes20140624|minutes are available]]. * The CommunicationsCommittee are meeting on 7 Jul 2014 and their [[CommunicationsAgenda20140707|agenda is available]]. * A [[FaithReport201406|Faith Development Group report]] is available for their last meeting on 11 Jun 2014. * Various Outreach reports for the last few months can be retrieved from their [[CommunityOutreach|home page]]. |
= GWUC Headlines for w/e 20 February 2016 = * '''Ministry Team Makeup Focus Group –''' Wednesday 24 February at 10am The Focus Group about future Ministry Team makeup will be held on Wednesday 24 February at 10am in the Church Hall. Members of the congregation are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to the church office. * '''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. * '''Used Book Sale – '''Leaflet Delivery If you have volunteered 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 Friday 26 February. * '''Asylum Seeker Support -''' The Asylum Seeker Support Group would like to thank the congregation for their donations towards the support of asylum seekers living lawfully in the community while awaiting an outcome to their application for permanent residency. During 2015 we were able to assist with over 150 items of food, 30 household cleaning agents, 46 items of bedlinen, 20 items of bath linen, 287 items of clothing, and 41 sundry items. There is a continued need for these contributions. The labelled boxes in the foyer (under the library shelves) tell you what the specific needs are (particularly in food lines), so check them out and remember them when you go shopping! Items contributed are given to the Dandenong Asylum Seeker Centre, and to the Asylum Seeker Project run by our Uniting Church agency, Lentara * '''Congregational Meeting -''' Sunday 6 March at 11.30am Our next Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday 6 March at 11.30am following the 10am Combined Worship. Inclusive Community will be providing a light lunch after the meeting. The key agenda items will include electing a chairperson for the congregational meetings, receiving the 2015 final accounts, COP committee nominations and the detailed report from Church Council on our Vision and Mission. On the wiki, an Agenda is available at CongMeetingAgenda20160306 and minutes of the previous meeting can also be found at CongMeetingMinutes20151124. Warren Greenwood - Chairperson of Congregational Meetings |
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= GWUC HeadLines for w/e 21 Jun 2014 = * The [[MinistryTeamReport201406|latest Ministry Team report]] is available. * The latest NewView is available. * The Council are working on a [[CongCodeOfConduct|Congregational Code of Conduct]]. * The CommunicationsCommittee have revised various policy Guidelines: PsalterPolicy, SocialMediaPolicy, and EmailEtiquetteGuidelines * The [[PropertyReport201406|latest PropertyCommittee report]] is available. * The [[FinanceReport201406|latest FinanceCommittee report]] is available. |
= GWUC Headlines for w/e 13 February 2016 = * '''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. * '''Pancake Day - '''Tuesday 9 February - 11.30am till 2.30pm Jan Clear would like some helpers to set up, cook and clean up afterwards. If you are interested please contact Jan on 9803 6820. * '''Ash Wednesday - '''Wednesday 10 February - 7.30pm An Ash Wednesday Service will be held on Wednesday 10 February at 7.30pm in the Church. * '''Lenten Study - '''Commencing week beginning Sunday 14 February Lenten Studies for 2016 will be commencing the week beginning Sunday 14 February, and running for 5 weeks. If you are interested in participating in the study, please add your name to the list on the office counter. Please see the weekly bulletin for information about how to purchase a study book. * '''Seeking Nominations for Chairperson of Congregational Meetings -''' We are calling for nominations for Chairperson of the Congregational Meetings. This is a one or two year role open to anyone who wishes to nominate. Key functions include calling congregational meetings in accordance with UCA regulations and GWUC wishes; to chair the meetings; and, with the meeting secretary, to ensure any agreed actions are completed. For more information please see both the weekly and monthly bulletins. |
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= GWUC HeadLines for w/e 14 Jun 2014 = * The CommunicationsCommittee met on 2 Jun 2014 and their [[CommunicationsMinutes20140602|minutes are available]]. * Council met on 27 May 2014 and their [[CouncilMinutes20140527|minutes are available]]. * The CommunityOutreach group met on 5 Jun 2014 and their [[OutreachMinutes201406|minutes are available]]. |
= GWUC Headlines for w/e 6 February 2016 = * '''Keep Fit Class - Resumes Thursday 4 February - 10am''' The class resumes on Thursday Feb 4. We enjoy an hour of cardio, stretching, balance and weights. We would love to see some new members. Enquiries: Eileen Scott 9800 4005. * '''Pancake Day – Tuesday 9 February – 11.30am till 2.30pm''' Jan Clear would like some helpers to set up, cook and clean up afterwards. If you are interested please contact Jan on 9803 6820. * '''Lenten Study – '''Commencing week beginning Sunday 14 February Lenten Studies for 2016 will be commencing the week beginning Sunday 14 February, and running for 5 weeks. If you are interested in participating in the study, please add your name and available times to the list on the office counter. Please see the weekly bulletin for information about how to purchase a study book. * '''Volunteers Needed to Deliver Leaflets for Used Book Sale''' - Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you can help to deliver leaflets between 14-26 February to promote our Used Book Sale. If you delivered leaflets for last year’s Used Book Sale, please tick or cross off your name on the list, depending on whether you can assist again this year. Enquiries: Peter Anderson – 0411 123 253 * '''With Love to the World''' - The 2016 edition of this booklet is starting early in February. There will be four booklets over a year. Each day there is a Bible reading, and a short commentary on the reading, with a prayer. What is special about the readings, is they are covering the theme, and preparing you for the following Sunday worship. You will be able to get more out of the service, in your anticipation of having followed the lectionary readings through the week. Why not add your name to the list on the office counter, with your phone number. Each booklet is $5, which contains, much more, with stories, preparing to hear God’s word, and meaningful art work. The commentaries are prepared by retired ministers of the word. Could the people who have been subscribing, please add your name to the list also. It is worth giving the first edition a go! * '''Rosters''' - Please make sure that you check the letter rack and collect any rosters (including Door Stewards and Flowers) that are there this week. |
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= (No HeadLines for period 19 Apr 2014 to 7 Jun 2014) = = GWUC Headlines for w/e 12 Apr 2014 = * '''A ''Guide to ThePsalter'' workshop will be held on Monday, 28 Apr, 2-4pm.''' Existing users with experience on using the wiki will be on hand to give one-on-one assistance to new wiki users. * A new PropertyReport201404 is available * The new NewView has been uploaded online * There have been changes in the ChurchRosters - if you didn't read this page after last Sunday, you should now! * There has been more activity regarding the CopResponsesReceipts2013 from last year. |
= GWUC Headlines for w/e 30 January 2016 = * '''Office Assistant role'''. Advertisement and Position decription are available [[OfficeAssistantRole|here.]] * '''COP thanks.''' We have received a thank you and pictures from Odyssey House, available [[CopReport2015Odyssey|here.]] * '''January Services.''' A reminder that throughout January we will have one Combined Service each week at 10am. * '''Volunteers Needed to Deliver Leaflets for Used Book Sale.''' Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you can help to deliver leaflets between 14-26 February to promote our Used Book Sale. If you delivered leaflets for last years’s Used Book Sale, please tick or cross of your name on the list, depending on whether you can assist again this year. Enquiries: Peter Anderson 0411 123 253 * '''Lenten Study.''' Lenten Studies for 2016 will be commencing the week beginning Sunday 14 February, and running for 5 weeks. If you are interested in participating in the study, please add your name and available times to the list on the office counter. Please see the weekly bulletin for information about how to purchase a study book. * '''Office Hours 2016.''' Church Council has approved a change in office hours and staffing arrangements will effect from early February 2016. In 2016 the Office will be open from 10am until 2pm daily. The Office Manager role will be come a part time position for three days per week covering the open hours and additional time to complete administration tasks. A new casual role of Office Assistant will be created to work during the open hours for the remaining two days per week. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 5 Apr 2014 = * The minutes for the last Congregational Meeting (CongMeetingMinutes20131125) are on-line. * also the CommunicationsMinutes20140203 are available. * ditto the FaithReport201403, OutreachReport201403 * the CommunityOutreach mission group has been very active, with many updates to their pages. |
= GWUC Headlines for w/e 9 January 2016 = * '''January Services - '''A reminder that throughout January we will have one Combined Service each week at 10am. * '''2016 Rosters - '''Please check the letter rack for any Rosters which might have your name on them. There are also some magazines, cards and letters which need collecting so please make sure none of them belong to you. * '''Newsbeat - '''Copies of the latest edition of Newsbeat (Newsletter for the Presbytery of Port Phillip East) are available on the Stewards Table. * '''Office Hours -''' During the week of Monday 11 to Friday 15 January, Heather is on leave. During this time the office will be open between the hours of 12noon and 2pm each day. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 29 Mar 2014 = * The new ChurchRosters are now in production. Visit this page to see the progress being made. * The CouncilMinutes20140325 for the most recent council meeting are available to read. * The AnnualReport2013 has been updated. |
= GWUC Headlines for w/e 2 January 2016 = * '''January Services - '''A reminder that throughout January we will have one Combined Service each week at 10am. * '''2016 Rosters - '''Please check the letter rack for any Rosters which might have your name on them. There are also some magazines, cards and letters which need collecting so please make sure none of them belong to you. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 Mar 2014 = * The new roster system approved by church council is now online. First to be made available are the old Elders/Salt rosters: RosterWelcome, RosterVestry, RosterCommunion. More details at RosterNewSystems. * From the Property Chairman: . Phase one of the solar project has been completed this week, and all the physical hardware has been installed and is functional. This includes the 120 panels on our roof, the controlling Inverters and ancillary cabling and switchboard changes. We are very appreciative of the wonderful job the installation team has done, and also thank the congregation and guests for adapting to the reduced parking all week. The next phase is for the system to be tested by the electricity agencies and government testers before it is then commissioned. This may take a couple of weeks. We will keep the congregation informed of the progress. . Here is just one photo of what our church roof now looks like above the Foyer, Fellowship, Chapel, Room 2 & 3 and across the front of the north side of the hall roof. In conjunction with Bright Solar, we will be writing a review and story for Crosslight and our own Church Monthly bulletin as well as posting pictures and explanations on our web site. You can see more at PropertySolarPanels. . {{attachment:SolarPanels1.jpg}} Thank you for your cooperation this week - Warren Greenwood - Property Chairperson. |
* '''Office Hours -''' Make sure you check the bulletin for the hours the office is open over the next two weeks as these will differ from normal. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 Mar 2014 = * There is more information about last year's [[CopResponsesReceipts2013|COP]] activities. * Minutes of the last [[OutreachMinutes201403|Outreach Meeting]] are available. |
= GWUC Headlines for w/e 26 December 2015 = * '''Rosters - '''The 2016 Rosters for Cleaning and Morning Tea can be collected from the letter rack. The 2016 Flower roster is now on the office counter. Please indicate if you are happy to continue in 2016 and if there are times you will be unavailable. New volunteers are always welcome. * '''Christmas Bowl - '''We are again supporting Act for Peace Christmas Bowl Appeal this year. Envelopes are available on the Stewards Table if you would like to contribute to this worthwhile cause. * '''January Services - '''A reminder that this Sunday and throughout January we will have one Combined Service each week at 10am. |
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Previous news items are available [[PreviousNewsItems|here]] | = GWUC Headlines for w/e 19 December 2015 = * '''Today - '''Sunday 20 December - Carols on Kingsway All are welcome to Carols on Kingsway to be held on Sunday 20 December at 7.30pm. Come along and enjoy a great night. |
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* '''Wesley Mission Food for Families - '''A Food for Families box can be found inside both our entry doors. Please leave non-perishable food or toiletries donations in support of this appeal. This is another way we can support those who do not have the means to celebrate Christmas the way that many others can. * '''Rosters -''' The 2016 Rosters for Cleaning and Morning Tea can be collected from the letter rack. The 2016 Flower roster is now on the office counter. Please indicate if you are happy to continue in 2016 and if there are times you will be unavailable. New volunteers are always welcome. * '''Christmas Cards - '''Christmas Cards are available from the Church Office. Cards start at $7 for a packet of 10 and proceeds go to UCA Share and Ryder-Chesire Foundation. * '''Christmas Bowl - '''We are again supporting Act for Peace Christmas Bowl Appeal this year. Envelopes are available on the Stewards Table if you would like to contribute to this worthwhile cause. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 12 December 2015 = * '''Sunday 13 December '''- At the 9.15am Service the children will participate in brining a message to the congregation, sharing what they have done in Term 4. After the 11am Iona Advent Service (involving Uniting Voices) there will be a light lunch available for those who wish to stay and attend the Seniors’ Carol Service. The Carol Service commences at 2.30pm and involves Free Spirit. This will be followed by afternoon team. All are welcome. * '''Rob Gotch’s 20 Years of Ordination '''- Sunday 13 December - Surrey Hills Uniting Church will acknowledge Rob Gotch’s 20 years of ordination after the service on Sunday 13 December, soon after 11am. This is a low key morning tea but any of Rob’s f |
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GWUC Headlines for w/e 5 March 2016
St Luke’s Uniting Twilight Fiesta – Saturday 5 March from 2pm to 7pm St Luke’s Uniting (94-96 Essex Road, Mt Waverley) invites us to their Twilight Fiesta. There will be market stalls, live music, jumping castle, white elephant, gourmet food, animal farm, classic cars, collectables and plants.
Congregational Meeting – Sunday 6 March at 11.30am Our next Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday 6 March at 11.30am following the 10am combined worship. Inclusive Community will also be providing a light lunch after the meeting. Key agenda items will include electing a chairperson for the congregational meetings, receiving the 2015 final accounts and the detailed report from Church Council on our Vision and Mission.
NewView Closing Date – Monday 7 March Contributions for the next issue of NewView need to be submitted by March 7. Reports of activities and discussions, anecdotes, book reviews etc welcomed, whether related to the theme of readiness or not.
Fiji Cyclone – Share Support In response to the recent cyclone in Fiji, Share has launched an emergency appear to support the people and communities affected. Donations will support UnintingWorld’s partner, the Methodist Church in Fiji, who are working to re-establish healthcare and schools, replant crops and rebuilding. A letter from the Moderator is on the noticeboard outside the office, and donation forms are available on the Steward’s Table.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 27 February 2016
Ministry Team Makeup Focus Group – Sunday 28 February at 6pm The Focus Group about future Ministry Team makeup will be held on Sunday 28 February at 6pm at the church. Members of the congregation are welcome to attend.
Book Sale – Saturday 5 March from 8.30am to 1pm Donate your old books, buy some more and enjoy a delicious Devonshire tea! Books may be left at the church from today onwards. If you are able to assist in set-up from 1pm on Friday, and cleanup from 1pm Saturday, your contribution would also be much appreciated. All proceeds go to the work of the church.
Congregational Meeting – Sunday 6 March at 11.30am Our next Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday 6 March at 11.30am following the 10am combined worship. Inclusive Community will also be providing a light lunch after the meeting. Key agenda items will include electing a chairperson for the congregational meetings, receiving the 2015 final accounts and the detailed from Church Council on our Vision and Mission. The agenda is available by clicking on this link:http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20160306. This contains links to the material to be presented. Paper copies are available on the Door Stewards desk.
NewView Closing Date – Monday 7 March Contributions for the next issue of NewView need to be submitted by March 7. Reports of activities and discussions, anecdotes, book reviews etc welcomed, whether related to the theme of readiness or not.
Fiji Cyclone – Share Support In response to the recent cyclone in Fiji, Share has launched an emergency appear to support the people and communities affected. Donations will support UnintingWorld’s partner, the Methodist Church in Fiji, who are working to re-establish healthcare and schools, replant crops and rebuilding. A letter from the Moderator is on the noticeboard outside the office, and donation forms are available on the Steward’s Table.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 20 February 2016
Ministry Team Makeup Focus Group – Wednesday 24 February at 10am The Focus Group about future Ministry Team makeup will be held on Wednesday 24 February at 10am in the Church Hall. Members of the congregation are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to the church office.
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.
Used Book Sale – Leaflet Delivery If you have volunteered 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 Friday 26 February.
Asylum Seeker Support - The Asylum Seeker Support Group would like to thank the congregation for their donations towards the support of asylum seekers living lawfully in the community while awaiting an outcome to their application for permanent residency. During 2015 we were able to assist with over 150 items of food, 30 household cleaning agents, 46 items of bedlinen, 20 items of bath linen, 287 items of clothing, and 41 sundry items. There is a continued need for these contributions. The labelled boxes in the foyer (under the library shelves) tell you what the specific needs are (particularly in food lines), so check them out and remember them when you go shopping! Items contributed are given to the Dandenong Asylum Seeker Centre, and to the Asylum Seeker Project run by our Uniting Church agency, Lentara
Congregational Meeting - Sunday 6 March at 11.30am Our next Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday 6 March at 11.30am following the 10am Combined Worship. Inclusive Community will be providing a light lunch after the meeting. The key agenda items will include electing a chairperson for the congregational meetings, receiving the 2015 final accounts, COP committee nominations and the detailed report from Church Council on our Vision and Mission. On the wiki, an Agenda is available at CongMeetingAgenda20160306 and minutes of the previous meeting can also be found at CongMeetingMinutes20151124. Warren Greenwood - Chairperson of Congregational Meetings
GWUC Headlines for w/e 13 February 2016
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.
Pancake Day - Tuesday 9 February - 11.30am till 2.30pm Jan Clear would like some helpers to set up, cook and clean up afterwards. If you are interested please contact Jan on 9803 6820.
Ash Wednesday - Wednesday 10 February - 7.30pm An Ash Wednesday Service will be held on Wednesday 10 February at 7.30pm in the Church.
Lenten Study - Commencing week beginning Sunday 14 February Lenten Studies for 2016 will be commencing the week beginning Sunday 14 February, and running for 5 weeks. If you are interested in participating in the study, please add your name to the list on the office counter. Please see the weekly bulletin for information about how to purchase a study book.
Seeking Nominations for Chairperson of Congregational Meetings - We are calling for nominations for Chairperson of the Congregational Meetings. This is a one or two year role open to anyone who wishes to nominate. Key functions include calling congregational meetings in accordance with UCA regulations and GWUC wishes; to chair the meetings; and, with the meeting secretary, to ensure any agreed actions are completed. For more information please see both the weekly and monthly bulletins.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 6 February 2016
Keep Fit Class - Resumes Thursday 4 February - 10am The class resumes on Thursday Feb 4. We enjoy an hour of cardio, stretching, balance and weights. We would love to see some new members. Enquiries: Eileen Scott 9800 4005.
Pancake Day – Tuesday 9 February – 11.30am till 2.30pm Jan Clear would like some helpers to set up, cook and clean up afterwards. If you are interested please contact Jan on 9803 6820.
Lenten Study – Commencing week beginning Sunday 14 February Lenten Studies for 2016 will be commencing the week beginning Sunday 14 February, and running for 5 weeks. If you are interested in participating in the study, please add your name and available times to the list on the office counter. Please see the weekly bulletin for information about how to purchase a study book.
Volunteers Needed to Deliver Leaflets for Used Book Sale - Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you can help to deliver leaflets between 14-26 February to promote our Used Book Sale. If you delivered leaflets for last year’s Used Book Sale, please tick or cross off your name on the list, depending on whether you can assist again this year. Enquiries: Peter Anderson – 0411 123 253
With Love to the World - The 2016 edition of this booklet is starting early in February. There will be four booklets over a year. Each day there is a Bible reading, and a short commentary on the reading, with a prayer. What is special about the readings, is they are covering the theme, and preparing you for the following Sunday worship. You will be able to get more out of the service, in your anticipation of having followed the lectionary readings through the week. Why not add your name to the list on the office counter, with your phone number. Each booklet is $5, which contains, much more, with stories, preparing to hear God’s word, and meaningful art work. The commentaries are prepared by retired ministers of the word. Could the people who have been subscribing, please add your name to the list also. It is worth giving the first edition a go!
Rosters - Please make sure that you check the letter rack and collect any rosters (including Door Stewards and Flowers) that are there this week.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 30 January 2016
Office Assistant role. Advertisement and Position decription are available here.
COP thanks. We have received a thank you and pictures from Odyssey House, available here.
January Services. A reminder that throughout January we will have one Combined Service each week at 10am.
Volunteers Needed to Deliver Leaflets for Used Book Sale. Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you can help to deliver leaflets between 14-26 February to promote our Used Book Sale. If you delivered leaflets for last years’s Used Book Sale, please tick or cross of your name on the list, depending on whether you can assist again this year. Enquiries: Peter Anderson 0411 123 253
Lenten Study. Lenten Studies for 2016 will be commencing the week beginning Sunday 14 February, and running for 5 weeks. If you are interested in participating in the study, please add your name and available times to the list on the office counter. Please see the weekly bulletin for information about how to purchase a study book.
Office Hours 2016. Church Council has approved a change in office hours and staffing arrangements will effect from early February 2016. In 2016 the Office will be open from 10am until 2pm daily. The Office Manager role will be come a part time position for three days per week covering the open hours and additional time to complete administration tasks. A new casual role of Office Assistant will be created to work during the open hours for the remaining two days per week.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 9 January 2016
January Services - A reminder that throughout January we will have one Combined Service each week at 10am.
2016 Rosters - Please check the letter rack for any Rosters which might have your name on them. There are also some magazines, cards and letters which need collecting so please make sure none of them belong to you.
Newsbeat - Copies of the latest edition of Newsbeat (Newsletter for the Presbytery of Port Phillip East) are available on the Stewards Table.
Office Hours - During the week of Monday 11 to Friday 15 January, Heather is on leave. During this time the office will be open between the hours of 12noon and 2pm each day.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 2 January 2016
January Services - A reminder that throughout January we will have one Combined Service each week at 10am.
2016 Rosters - Please check the letter rack for any Rosters which might have your name on them. There are also some magazines, cards and letters which need collecting so please make sure none of them belong to you.
Office Hours - Make sure you check the bulletin for the hours the office is open over the next two weeks as these will differ from normal.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 26 December 2015
Rosters - The 2016 Rosters for Cleaning and Morning Tea can be collected from the letter rack. The 2016 Flower roster is now on the office counter. Please indicate if you are happy to continue in 2016 and if there are times you will be unavailable. New volunteers are always welcome.
Christmas Bowl - We are again supporting Act for Peace Christmas Bowl Appeal this year. Envelopes are available on the Stewards Table if you would like to contribute to this worthwhile cause.
January Services - A reminder that this Sunday and throughout January we will have one Combined Service each week at 10am.
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Today - Sunday 20 December - Carols on Kingsway All are welcome to Carols on Kingsway to be held on Sunday 20 December at 7.30pm. Come along and enjoy a great night.
Wesley Mission Food for Families - A Food for Families box can be found inside both our entry doors. Please leave non-perishable food or toiletries donations in support of this appeal. This is another way we can support those who do not have the means to celebrate Christmas the way that many others can.
Rosters - The 2016 Rosters for Cleaning and Morning Tea can be collected from the letter rack. The 2016 Flower roster is now on the office counter. Please indicate if you are happy to continue in 2016 and if there are times you will be unavailable. New volunteers are always welcome.
Christmas Cards - Christmas Cards are available from the Church Office. Cards start at $7 for a packet of 10 and proceeds go to UCA Share and Ryder-Chesire Foundation.
Christmas Bowl - We are again supporting Act for Peace Christmas Bowl Appeal this year. Envelopes are available on the Stewards Table if you would like to contribute to this worthwhile cause.
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Sunday 13 December - At the 9.15am Service the children will participate in brining a message to the congregation, sharing what they have done in Term 4. After the 11am Iona Advent Service (involving Uniting Voices) there will be a light lunch available for those who wish to stay and attend the Seniors’ Carol Service. The Carol Service commences at 2.30pm and involves Free Spirit. This will be followed by afternoon team. All are welcome.
Rob Gotch’s 20 Years of Ordination - Sunday 13 December - Surrey Hills Uniting Church will acknowledge Rob Gotch’s 20 years of ordination after the service on Sunday 13 December, soon after 11am. This is a low key morning tea but any of Rob’s f