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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 Oct 2015 =
 * The latest [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Newsbeat-October-2015.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter]] is available.
 * The list of vouchers donated to the silent auction at the fete, and available to the congregation to purchase at face value is available [[Fete2015Vouchers|here.]]

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 26 September 2015 =
 * '''Fete Leaflet Delivery - '''If you have volunteered to deliver leaflets for the Fete, please collect your leaflets from the table in the church foyer.
 * '''Planned Giving Envelopes - '''The new sets of planned giving envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours as this saves us postage costs.
 * '''Outreach Forum - 27 September - '''The next Outreach Forum is this Sunday 27 September. The speaker is from Whitelion Open Family who provide a range of outreach services to young people experiencing high complex needs. All are welcome. Please add your name to the list on the office window.
 * '''Team Leave - '''Heather is on leave from 21 September to 9 October. During this time the office will be open reduced hours. Please check the bulletin to see when someone will be in the office to assist you.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 19 September 2015 =
 * '''This Sunday - 20 September''' - Church Council Commissioning - During our services this week we will be Commissioning the newly elected Church Councillors / Elders. Each person will be commissioned at the service of worship they normally attend.
 * '''Next Sunday - 20 September''' - Two-way Broadcast with Beeac - During the 9.15am Service next week we will be sharing in a two-way broadcast with Beeac. Rev Neil Peters will be in Beeac with the technical team and Alanee Hearnshaw will be at Glen Waverley.
 * '''Outreach Forum - 27 September''' - The next Outreach Forum is at 12noon on Sunday 27 September. The speaker is from Whitelion Open Family who provide a range of outreach services to young people experiencing high complex needs. All are welcome. Please add your name to the list on the office window.
 * '''Team Leave''' - Heather will be on leave from 21 September to 9 October. During this time the office will be open reduced hours. Please check the bulletin to see when someone will be in the office to assist you.GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 September 2015

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 September 2015 =
 * '''This Sunday - 13 September - Material Aid Offering''' - The Material AId Offering for this month is for the work of the RSPCA. The RSPCA are particularly looking for towels, blankets, flat sheets, pillow cases, face washers, old newspapers, pet accessories, food and water bowls, animal cages and carriers, bedding and pet or baby playpens.
 * '''This Sunday - 13 September - Rev Paul Bartlett - Uniting World''' - Rev Paul Bartlett from Uniting World will speak at the 8am, 9.15am and 11am Services today about the work of Uniting World.
 * '''This Sunday - 13 September @ 2pm - ‘Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea’''' - Join us at 2pm for a screening of this 52 minute documentary which looks at the circumstances and decisions that lead someone to become a ‘boat person’. Light refreshments will be served following the presentation.
 * '''NewView Deadline''' - Your contributions for the next edition of NewView are due by Monday 14 September. The theme for this issue is ‘Renewal’. Email contributions to [email protected] or leave it with Heather in the office.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 5 September 2015 =
 * '''Sunday 6 September at 2.30pm - Musical Showcase Fundraiser ''' - All are welcome to attend Glen Waverley Uniting Church Sunday at 2.30pm where you will be treated to an afternoon of pleasant music. Jacob Davey and others are holding this event to support not for profit organisations working in Kenya and Uganda. Entry is by donation (suggested $15 Adults and $10 Concession). A light afternoon tea will follow.
 * '''Sunday 13 September - Material Aid Offering''' - The Material Aid Offering for this month is for the work of the RSPCA. Please see the Monthly Bulletin for details of requested items.
 * '''Appointment of Children & Families Co-ordinator''' - At the Congregational meeting it was announced that Nancye Cottrell has been appointed to the position of Children and Families Co-ordinator commencing 28 September, 2015.
 * '''Church Council / Elder Elections''' - All seven candidates have been successful in our recent Church Council / Elder elections. Congratulations to Aaron Blakemore, Helen Stewart, David Morgan, Amy Spark, Angel Shea, Mark Easton and Judy Lowe. Thanks to all candidates for their willingness to serve our congregation.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 29 Aug 2015 =
 * '''Congregational Meeting - Sunday 30 August 2015''' Following the 10am Combined Worship there will be a Congregational Meeting at 11.30am on Sunday 30 August, prior to lunch at 12.30pm, to discuss matters detailed in the Weekly Bulletin. An agenda can be found on the wiki at CongregationMeetingReports and the minutes of the last meeting can be found at CongMeetingMinutes20150310 For those without wiki access, printed copies of the minutes and agenda are on the Stewards Table. Please contact Warren Greenwood or the Church Office if you have any questions.
 * '''Ministry to Seniors''' A reminder that Alison Clarkson will be on leave from Sunday 30 August until Tuesday 3 November. In her absence Elwyn Pederson will be coordinating Ministry to Seniors, with assistance from Jan Clear.
= GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 Aug 2015 =
 * '''Church Council Elections - This Sunday - 23 August 2015''' We have received 7 nominations for our 7 vacant Church Council positions. The election will be held on Sunday 23 August at all services on that day. Details of the nominees can be viewed on the notice board outside the church office. Please take time to pray for our friends who have offered themselves in service to our congregation.
 * '''Cross Cultural Ministry Seminar - This Sunday - 23 Aug 2015''' Faith Development Missional Group are organising a Cross Cultural Ministry seminar led by Rev Hoon You, an experienced minister in cross cultural ministry, at this church on Sunday 23 August 1.30pm - 4pm. This is an initiative in support of our vision. We would be delighted to have a great roll up. For more information please see the details in the August monthly bulletin.
 * '''Congregational Meeting - Sunday 30 Aug 2015''' Following the 10am Combined Worship there will be a Congregational Meeting at 11.30am on Sunday August 30, prior to lunch at 12.30pm, to discuss matters detailed in the Weekly Bulletin. An agenda can be found on the wiki at CongregationMeetingReports and the minutes of the last meeting can be found at CongMeetingMinutes20150310 For those without wiki access, printed copies of the minutes and agenda are now on the Stewards Table. Please contact Warren Greenwood or the Church Office if you have any questions.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 Aug 2015 =
 * '''Church Council Elections - Sunday 23 Aug 2015''' We have received 7 nominations for our 7 vacant Church Council positions. The election will be held on Sunday 23 August at all services on that day. Details of the nominees can be viewed on the notice board outside the church office. Please take time to pray for our friends who have offered themselves in service to our congregation.
 * '''Congregational Meeting - Sunday 30 Aug 2015''' Following the 10am Combined Worship there will be a Congregational Meeting at 11.30am on Sunday 30 Aug 2015, prior to lunch at 12.30pm, to discuss matters detailed in the weekly bulletin. An agenda can be found on the wiki at CongregationMeetingReports and the minutes of the last meeting can be found at CongMeetingMinutes20150310. Please contact WarrenGreenwood or the Church Office if you have any questions.
 * '''Senior Seminar - Friday 21 Aug 2015''' The Seminar for Seniors has speakers from !CentreLink, Monash Council and !LifeAssist (!UnitingCare Community Options). All are welcome to attend. $10 covers lunch and afternoon tea. Application forms are available from the Senior’s Notice Board or the Church Office. Please speak to AlisonClarkson for more details. '''Cross Cultural'''
 * '''Ministry Seminar - Sunday 23 Aug 2015''' Faith Development Missional Group are organising a Cross Cultural Ministry Seminar led by Rev Hoon You, an experienced minister in cross cultural ministry, at this church on Sunday 23 Aug 2015 1.30 - 4pm. This is an initiative in support of our vision. More details in the monthly bulletin.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 Aug 2015 =
 * From a different context, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc|this short video]] has lots to say about how we can motivate volunteers within the church.
 * '''Church Council Elections - Nominations Announced Sunday 9 Aug 2015''' We have received 7 nominations for our 7 vacant Church Council positions. The election will be held on Sunday 23 August at all services on that day. Details of the nominees can be viewed on the notice board outside the church office and [[CouncilCandidates2015|here]]. Please take time to pray for our friends who have offered themselves in service to our congregation.
 * '''Monthly Material Aid Offering - Sunday 9 Aug 2015''' The Monthly Material Aid Offering today will be in aid of the Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Commitee. Canned soups, meals, breakfast cereals, long life milk, tea, coffee and biscuits are all appreciated, as well as tooth paste and brushes, soap and washing powder.
 * '''Planned Giving Letters''' These are available from the table in the foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver.
 * '''Bible Study''' Faith Development Missional Group invite you to take part in a challenging Bible Study during the second half of 2015. If you feel that you could lead a small group over six study sessions, please add your name to the list on the office counter, or contact the church.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 1 Aug 2015 =
 * '''Church Council Elections - Nominations close Sunday 2 August''' A reminder that this Sunday nominations close for Church Council. If you have considered standing for election, or approaching someone who you feel has gifts to offer in this way, please do so. Information is in the Monthly Bulletin about the Nomination and Election process.
 * '''Next Week - Monthly Material Aid Offering''' The Monthly Material Aid Offering next Sunday will be in aid of the Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Committee. A list of items requested is available in both the weekly and monthly bulletins.
 * '''Planned Giving Letters''' These are available from the table in the foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver.
 * Council met this week, and approved the GwucServingSafelyPolicy.		 You can edit this page directly! Ask JohnHurst or DavidMorgan or JohnSnare for advice.
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## * 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.
## The 10 in the above example apparently means uploaded in October, not necessarily the October edition.
## SUNDAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK! (John 20:1)


= GWUC Headlines for week ending August 10 =
 * The [[attachment:NewsbeatAug2024.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for August]] is now available.
 * Church Council will meet this Thursday. [[CouncilAgenda20240o8o8|The agenda is developing here.]]
 * [[attachment:CouncilAgenda20240808/Worship_Time_Review_Report.pdf|The report of the worship time review group]] will be considered.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending July 13 =
 * The 5pm service has a new name and [[attachment:MinistryTeamReport202407/GWUC FEAST Flyer.pdf|program.]]
 * [[CouncilMinutes20240711|Provisional Council Minutes]] from theis week are available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending July 6 =
 * Church Council will meet next Thursday. [[CouncilAgenda20240711|The agenda is developing here.]]
 * During July, our pancake breakfast program is one of three charities being supported by the Grill'd hamburger store in Kingsway. Eating there and putting your tokens in our jar can increase the amount of support. See https://grilld.com.au/local-matters

= GWUC Headlines for week ending June 15 =
 * [[attachment:NewsbeatJune2024.pdf|The June 2024 edition of Newsbeat, our Presbytery magazine]] is now available. This issue is jam-packed with lots of fantastic interviews following our Ministry Milestones service, a special interview with Rev BillMorgan for his 80th anniversary of Ordination, and a chat with Alison Campbell Rate about modern challenges facing music ministry.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending June 8 =

 * An introductory online Unit for anyone who wants to know more about the New Testament is available in July. For further information click the [[https://events.humanitix.com/exploring-the-new-testament|link here.]]
 * ChurchCouncil met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20240606|Provisional Minutes]] are available. Decisions include:
  * To continue with 10am worship during July and August while a task group of IanFerguson, VidaFoo, AlisonClarkson and LorraineChee review service times,consulting with the congregation and bringing a recommendation to the August CC meeting as to whether to return to 9:15 and 11:00 am services or continue with a single 10:00 am service.
  * To move meetings to the second Thuursday of each month, to enable more timely presentation of "End of month" financial and staffing information.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending June 1 =
 * [[https://act2uca.com/report/gift-of-the-spirit/|ACT2, the report on the future of the UCA]] has been released.
 * Church Council will meet next Thursday June 6. The agenda is developing at CouncilAgenda20240606

= GWUC Headlines for week ending May 4 =
 * Church Council met this week and [[CouncilMinutes20240502|provisional minutes ]] are available.
 * [[https://justact.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JustAct-Newsletter-April-2024-Digital.pdf|The Synod Social Justice Newsletter]] is now available.


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GWUC Headlines for week ending June 15

  • The June 2024 edition of Newsbeat, our Presbytery magazine is now available. This issue is jam-packed with lots of fantastic interviews following our Ministry Milestones service, a special interview with Rev BillMorgan for his 80th anniversary of Ordination, and a chat with Alison Campbell Rate about modern challenges facing music ministry.

GWUC Headlines for week ending June 8

  • An introductory online Unit for anyone who wants to know more about the New Testament is available in July. For further information click the link here.

  • ChurchCouncil met this week, and Provisional Minutes are available. Decisions include:

    • To continue with 10am worship during July and August while a task group of IanFerguson, VidaFoo, AlisonClarkson and LorraineChee review service times,consulting with the congregation and bringing a recommendation to the August CC meeting as to whether to return to 9:15 and 11:00 am services or continue with a single 10:00 am service.

    • To move meetings to the second Thuursday of each month, to enable more timely presentation of "End of month" financial and staffing information.

GWUC Headlines for week ending June 1

GWUC Headlines for week ending May 4

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