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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 10 Oct 2013 = * '''Cake Stall - Fete''' - The UCAF would appreciate donation of cakes for the cake stall at our fete. If you bring the cakes on Friday, please ensure they are labelled with your name and phone number. Donations to the Cake Stall can also be made through the bakeless envelopes available on the Office counter. Ingredient lists are also available on the counter. |
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* '''Fete - Local Trader Vouchers''' - Support the fete by pre-purchasing one or more of the 50+ vouchers donated by local traders to the silent auction. See weekly bulletin for details of vouchers available. | Previous news items are available [[PreviousNewsItems|here]] |
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* '''Planned Giving Envelopes '''- The new sets of planned giving envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours as this saves us postage costs. | = GWUC Headlines for w/e 14 May 2016 = * '''Office Hours - Trial Review and Comments - Wednesday 18 May at 2pm - '''Two meetings have been arranged to allow people to discuss and comment upon the most recent office changes and impact, and offer suggestions. These are Wednesday 18 May at 2pm and Tuesday 7 June at 7.30pm. See the weekly bulletin for more details. |
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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.]] * '''Daylight saving this weekend! '''Please note that Daylight Saving commences this weekend. Don’t forget to put your clocks forward one hour on Saturday night! * '''Fete – Leaflet Delivery.''' If you have volunteered to deliver leaflets for the Fete, please collect your leaflets from the table in the church foyer. The leaflets need to be delivered by Sunday 11 October. * '''Fete - Local Trader Vouchers.''' Support the fete by pre-purchasing one or more of the 50+ vouchers donated by local traders to the silent auction. See weekly bulletin for details of vouchers available * '''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. * '''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. Neil is on leave for a few days, returning on Wednesday. * '''Spring Clean - '''The pre fete spring clean will be happening this coming Saturday 10 October from 8:30am to 12 noon. The focus will be windows, gardens and carpets. All help, even for part of the morning would be much appreciated. |
* '''Outreach Lunch Forum – Sunday 22 May - '''At the next Outreach Lunch Forum Chris Douglas, Chaplain at Glen Waverley Secondary College, will be coming to share with us about his significant work in the school community. To assist with catering, please add your name to the list on the office counter. Lunch cost $5. |
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= 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. |
* '''Ivan’s Pies - Tuesday 7 June - '''The Tennis Club is holding its Annual Pie Drive and would again appreciate your support. Forms are on the Office Counter and return orders are money are required by Tuesday 7 June. See the weekly bulletin for more details. |
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= 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 |
* '''Free Spirit’s Latest CD - '''Free Spirit’s latest CD, A Spirit for all Seasons, is now available for $20. Please contact the Church Offfice or Vida (0411 246 254) if you would like to purchase one or more copies. All proceeds from the CD’s will go to support the Church’s programmes and activities. |
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= 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. |
* '''Welfare Special Project - '''The box for gifts for Baby Emmanuel is in the foyer. Welfare Committee would appreciate your assistance in preparing for Emmanuel’s needs. Please see the May monthly bulletin for more details about how you can help |
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= 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 07 May 2016 = * '''Newsbeat''' - Copies of the latest edition of [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Newsbeat-May-2016.pdf|Newsbeat]] (Newsletter for the Presbytery of Port Phillip East) are available for download, or from the Stewards Table. * '''Welfare Special Project - '''The box for gifts for Baby Emmanuel will be in the foyer from this Sunday. Welfare Committee would appreciate your assistance in preparing for Emmanuel’s needs. Please see the bulletin and monthly bulletin for more details about how you can help. * '''Alzheimer’s and Spirituality – Monday 9 May (10am) and Tuesday 10 May (7.30pm) -'''Alzheimer’s and Spirituality is the topic for this conversation which will be led by Rev Brace Bateman. It will consider what resources the Christian faith has to help with Alzheimer’s. There will be four sessions, on four Monday mornings in the Church at 10am, repeated on four Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm in Room 1. All are welcome.<<BR>> * '''Christian Unity Ecumenical Celebration – Sunday 22 May- '''If you would like to visit another church please add your name to the list on the Office counter or speak with Jan Clear.<<BR> * '''Outreach BBQ Forum – Sunday 22 May- '''At the next Outreach BBQ Forum a local school chaplain will be coming to share with us about their significant work in the school community. To assist with catering, please add your name to the list on the office counter.<<BR>> * '''Equip4Life - '''Equip4Life are conducting a free evidence-based Health Ageing and Lifestyle Program at Glen Waverley Uniting Church. The six session program commences on Tuesday 31 May. Please see the Seniors Noticeboard for more information.<<BR>> |
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= 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 30 Apr 2016 = * '''Interruption to Electricity Supply – Sunday 1 May - '''We have received communication from United Energy advising us that there will be an interruption to our electricity supply on Sunday 1 May from 8am until 4pm. Please see the notice in the bulletin for more details. There will be no Club 2016 lunch on Sunday.<<BR>> * '''UCAF Annual Luncheon – Tuesday 3 May - '''Mrs Patricial Begg OAM will speak at this luncheon about the History of High Tea. If you have not already bought a ticket, and only wish to come and hear Patricia speak, you will be able to purchase a $10 ticket for this up until 3 May. Tickets are available from Barbara Thompson, Margaret Duncan, Norma Saxton and Diana Coles.<<BR>> * '''Christian Unity Ecumenical Celebration – Sunday 22 May - '''If you would like to visit another church please add your name to the list on the Office counter or speak with Jan Clear.<<BR>> * '''Welfare Special Project - '''Please see the notice in the bulletin if you are able to assist Baby Emmanuel’s family as they prepare for his arrival in June.<<BR>> * '''Office Hours - '''A communication regarding the new Church Office hours, and upcoming focus groups, is available on the wiki at ChurchOfficeStaffingApr2016 |
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= 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 23 Apr 2016 = * '''Let’s Go Walking with Neil Peters – Saturday 30 April - '''Neil Peters is doing a walk-a-thon to raise money for the Chaplaincy Program in schools. Our church has commited to support this program. Please read the notice in the bulletin so see how you could support Neil. * '''Interruption to Electricity Supply – Sunday 1 May - '''We have received communication from United Energy advising us that there will be an interruption to our electricity supply on Sunday 1 May from 8am until 4pm. Please see the notice in the bulletin for more details. * '''UCAF Annual Luncheon – Tuesday 3 May - '''Mrs Patricial Begg OAM will speak at this luncheon about the History of High Tea. If you have not already bought a ticket, and are interested in attending, you have until 27 April to purchase a ticket which includes lunch. If you only wish to come and hear Patricia speak, you will be able to purchase a $10 ticket for this up until 3 May. Tickets are available from Barbara Thompson, Margaret Duncan, Norma Saxton and Diana Coles. * '''Office Hours - '''A communication regarding the new Church Office hours, and upcoming focus groups, is available on the wiki at ChurchOfficeStaffingApr2016 |
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= 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 16 Apr 2016 = * '''Office Hours - '''The wiki page for Office Hours referred to in this week's Bulletin is located at ChurchOfficeStaffingApr2016 * '''Leisure Time AGM – Monday 18 April at 2.30pm - '''A reminder that the Congregation and Volunteers are invited to attend the Leisure Time Annual General Meeting which starts at at 2.30pm in Room 1. Afternoon tea will follow the meeting. * '''Congregational Outreach Projects 2016 – Close Monday 18 April -''' Applications for COP 2016 will close on Monday 18 April. Forms and criteria are available on the wiki at CopProjects2016. * '''Let’s Go Walking with Neil Peters – Saturday 30 April - '''Neil Peters is doing a walk-a-thon to raise money for the Chaplaincy Program in schools. Our church has committed to support this program. Please read the notice in the bulletin to see how you could support Neil in his endeavours. * '''Lost Property - '''A couple of lost property items were handed in at the office last week and one is still here. If you have lost a ladies watch make contact with the office to see if the item we have is yours. |
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= 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 09 Apr 2016 = * [[EMailWhitelisting]] describes how to avoid your church emails going into the spam box. * '''Material Aid Offering – This Week – Sunday 10 April''' You are invited to contribute non-perishable food and toiletries, to be stored by the Welfare Committee, to assist those in our community who are in need. Items such as canned soups, meals, baked beans, breakfast cereals (especially Weet-Bix), tea, coffee, Milo and biscuits all go down well. Soap, toothpaste and brushes, toilet paper and washing powders are also appreciated. * '''Seniors’ Service – This Week – Sunday 10 Apr 2016 at 2.30pm''' You are invited to share in Worship and Communion at this service which is themed “The Pilgrimage of Life”. The service will be followed by afternoon tea. * '''Church Working Bee – Saturday 16 Apr 2016 at 8.30am''' The next Church Working Bee is Saturday 16 April from 8.30am until 1.30pm. We would appreciate help in trimming shrubs, trees, tidying the garden areas, cleaning the worship centre windows, clearing the car park gutters, drain pits and drains, and to perform a stocktake on all our crockery and cutlery. If you can spare 30 minutes or more, we would really appreciate your help. * '''Congregational Outreach Projects 2016''' Applications for COP 2016 will open on Monday 14 March and will close on Monday 18 April. Forms and criteria are available on the wiki at CopProjects2016. * '''Lost Property''' A couple of lost property items were handed in at the office this week and no-one has come to claim them. If you have lost a ladies watch or a hearing aid please make contact with the office to see if the item we have is yours. |
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= 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. |
= GWUC Headlines for w/e 02 Apr 2016 = * '''Seniors’ Service – Next Week – Sunday 10 April at 2.30pm''' You are invited to share in Worship and Communion at this service which is themed “The Pilgrimage of Life”. The service will be followed by afternoon tea. If you require transport, please contact the Church Office by Wednesday 6 April. * '''Church Working Bee – Saturday 16 April at 8.30am''' The next Church Working Bee is Saturday 16 April from 8.30am until 1.30pm. We would appreciate help in trimming shrubs, trees, tidying the garden areas, cleaning the worship centre windows, clearing the car park gutters, drain pits and drains, and to perform a stocktake on all our crockery and cutlery. If you can spare 30 minutes or more, we would really appreciate your help. * '''Congregational Outreach Projects 2016''' Applications for COP 2016 will open on Monday 14 March and will close on Monday 18 April. Forms and criteria are available on the wiki at CopProjects2016. * '''Service Recordings''' Each week we record both the 9:15am and 11am services and post these onto the Glen Waverley Uniting Church website for people to watch and download at anytime. Services going back many weeks can be found on our web site. A number of our country churches use these recordings for worship the following week. We also create a small number of DVD's that are available for circulation around church members who prefer to watch these services on their TV or computer. In addition we have 3 iPads available from the church office that have the services loaded on them each Monday. So if you are unable to get to worship at any time and you would like to watch any of these services, please contact the church office or Warren Greenwood and we can arrange for a DVD or iPad to be shared with you. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 26 Mar 2016 = * '''Holy Week Services –''' Thursday 24 March to Sunday 27 March * Thursday 24 March – 8pm – Maundy Thursday Service – Church * Friday 25 March – 9.15am – Good Friday Service – Church * Sunday 27 March – 10am – Easter Day Service - Church * '''Hot Cross Buns on Good Friday '''– 25 March at 10am Following the 9.15am Service on Good Friday, Hot Cross Buns and a cuppa will be available in the hall. Please bring a packet of Hot Cross Buns to share. * '''Free Family Easter Event''' – Sunday 27 March at 4pm Please join us at 4pm Easter Sunday on the church lawns. Activities include jumping castle, Easter egg hunt, egg and spoon races. A fun celebration of Easter and Neighbour Day. All welcome. Bring grandchildren. * '''Congregational Outreach Projects''' - 2016 Applications for COP 2016 will open on Monday 14 March and will close on Monday 18 April. Forms and criteria are available on the wiki at CopProjects2016. * '''Church Working Bee – Advance Notice '''– Saturday 16 April at 8.30am The next Church Working Bee is Saturday 16 April from 8.30am until 1.30pm. * '''Becoming an Intercultural Church''' – Friday 13 and Saturday 14 May Neil Peters is planning to attend this event. If you are interested, please speak to Neil by Tuesday 29 March. There is more information on the Faith Development Notice Board, and there is a group discount. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 19 Mar 2016 = * The latest issue of NewView is now available. * '''Walk for Justice for Refugees – Sunday 20 March at 2pm''' : The next Walk for Justice for Refugees is being held this coming Sunday. The march will be leaving from the State Library (cnr Swanson and La Trobe Streets, Melbourne) at 2pm. * '''Holy Week Services – Monday 21 March to Sunday 27 March''' : * Monday 21 March – 7.30pm – Communion and a shared meal with discussion – Room 1 * Tuesday 22 March – 7.30pm – Holy Week Service – Church * Wednesday 23 March – 7.30pm – Holy Week Service – Church * Thursday 24 March – 8pm – Maundy Thursday Service – Church * Friday 25 March – 9.15am – Good Friday Service – Church * Sunday 27 March – 10am – Easter Day Service - Church * '''Hot Cross Buns on Good Friday – 25 March at 10am : '''Following the 9.15am Service on Good Friday, Hot Cross Buns and a cuppa will be available in the hall. Please bring a packet of Hot Cross Buns to share. * '''Free Family Easter Event – Sunday 27 March at 4pm''' : Please join us at 4pm Easter Sunday on the church lawns Activities include jumping castle, Easter egg hunt, egg and spoon races. A fun celebration of Easter and Neighbour Day. All welcome. Bring grandchildren. If you want to assist on the day please contact Alanee or Neil. * '''Congregational Outreach Projects 2016''' : Applications for COP 2016 will open on Monday 14 March and will close on Monday 18 April. Forms and criteria are available on the wiki at CopProjects2016. * '''Service Recordings''' : Each week we record both the 9:15am and 11am services and post these onto the Glen Waverley Uniting Church website for people to watch and download at anytime. Services going back many weeks can be found on our web site. A number of our country churches use these recordings for worship the following week. We also create a small number of DVD's that are available for circulation around church members who prefer to watch these services on their TV or computer. In addition we have 3 iPads available from the church office that have the services loaded on them each Monday. So if you are unable to get to worship at any time and you would like to watch any of these services, please contact the church office or Warren Greenwood and we can arrange for a DVD or iPad to be shared with you. |
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GWUC Headlines for w/e 14 May 2016
Office Hours - Trial Review and Comments - Wednesday 18 May at 2pm - Two meetings have been arranged to allow people to discuss and comment upon the most recent office changes and impact, and offer suggestions. These are Wednesday 18 May at 2pm and Tuesday 7 June at 7.30pm. See the weekly bulletin for more details.
Outreach Lunch Forum – Sunday 22 May - At the next Outreach Lunch Forum Chris Douglas, Chaplain at Glen Waverley Secondary College, will be coming to share with us about his significant work in the school community. To assist with catering, please add your name to the list on the office counter. Lunch cost $5.
Ivan’s Pies - Tuesday 7 June - The Tennis Club is holding its Annual Pie Drive and would again appreciate your support. Forms are on the Office Counter and return orders are money are required by Tuesday 7 June. See the weekly bulletin for more details.
Free Spirit’s Latest CD - Free Spirit’s latest CD, A Spirit for all Seasons, is now available for $20. Please contact the Church Offfice or Vida (0411 246 254) if you would like to purchase one or more copies. All proceeds from the CD’s will go to support the Church’s programmes and activities.
Welfare Special Project - The box for gifts for Baby Emmanuel is in the foyer. Welfare Committee would appreciate your assistance in preparing for Emmanuel’s needs. Please see the May monthly bulletin for more details about how you can help
GWUC Headlines for w/e 07 May 2016
Newsbeat - Copies of the latest edition of Newsbeat (Newsletter for the Presbytery of Port Phillip East) are available for download, or from the Stewards Table.
Welfare Special Project - The box for gifts for Baby Emmanuel will be in the foyer from this Sunday. Welfare Committee would appreciate your assistance in preparing for Emmanuel’s needs. Please see the bulletin and monthly bulletin for more details about how you can help.
Alzheimer’s and Spirituality – Monday 9 May (10am) and Tuesday 10 May (7.30pm) -Alzheimer’s and Spirituality is the topic for this conversation which will be led by Rev Brace Bateman. It will consider what resources the Christian faith has to help with Alzheimer’s. There will be four sessions, on four Monday mornings in the Church at 10am, repeated on four Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm in Room 1. All are welcome.
Christian Unity Ecumenical Celebration – Sunday 22 May- If you would like to visit another church please add your name to the list on the Office counter or speak with Jan Clear.<<BR>
Outreach BBQ Forum – Sunday 22 May- At the next Outreach BBQ Forum a local school chaplain will be coming to share with us about their significant work in the school community. To assist with catering, please add your name to the list on the office counter.
Equip4Life - Equip4Life are conducting a free evidence-based Health Ageing and Lifestyle Program at Glen Waverley Uniting Church. The six session program commences on Tuesday 31 May. Please see the Seniors Noticeboard for more information.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 30 Apr 2016
Interruption to Electricity Supply – Sunday 1 May - We have received communication from United Energy advising us that there will be an interruption to our electricity supply on Sunday 1 May from 8am until 4pm. Please see the notice in the bulletin for more details. There will be no Club 2016 lunch on Sunday.
UCAF Annual Luncheon – Tuesday 3 May - Mrs Patricial Begg OAM will speak at this luncheon about the History of High Tea. If you have not already bought a ticket, and only wish to come and hear Patricia speak, you will be able to purchase a $10 ticket for this up until 3 May. Tickets are available from Barbara Thompson, Margaret Duncan, Norma Saxton and Diana Coles.
Christian Unity Ecumenical Celebration – Sunday 22 May - If you would like to visit another church please add your name to the list on the Office counter or speak with Jan Clear.
Welfare Special Project - Please see the notice in the bulletin if you are able to assist Baby Emmanuel’s family as they prepare for his arrival in June.
Office Hours - A communication regarding the new Church Office hours, and upcoming focus groups, is available on the wiki at ChurchOfficeStaffingApr2016
GWUC Headlines for w/e 23 Apr 2016
Let’s Go Walking with Neil Peters – Saturday 30 April - Neil Peters is doing a walk-a-thon to raise money for the Chaplaincy Program in schools. Our church has commited to support this program. Please read the notice in the bulletin so see how you could support Neil.
Interruption to Electricity Supply – Sunday 1 May - We have received communication from United Energy advising us that there will be an interruption to our electricity supply on Sunday 1 May from 8am until 4pm. Please see the notice in the bulletin for more details.
UCAF Annual Luncheon – Tuesday 3 May - Mrs Patricial Begg OAM will speak at this luncheon about the History of High Tea. If you have not already bought a ticket, and are interested in attending, you have until 27 April to purchase a ticket which includes lunch. If you only wish to come and hear Patricia speak, you will be able to purchase a $10 ticket for this up until 3 May. Tickets are available from Barbara Thompson, Margaret Duncan, Norma Saxton and Diana Coles.
Office Hours - A communication regarding the new Church Office hours, and upcoming focus groups, is available on the wiki at ChurchOfficeStaffingApr2016
GWUC Headlines for w/e 16 Apr 2016
Office Hours - The wiki page for Office Hours referred to in this week's Bulletin is located at ChurchOfficeStaffingApr2016
Leisure Time AGM – Monday 18 April at 2.30pm - A reminder that the Congregation and Volunteers are invited to attend the Leisure Time Annual General Meeting which starts at at 2.30pm in Room 1. Afternoon tea will follow the meeting.
Congregational Outreach Projects 2016 – Close Monday 18 April - Applications for COP 2016 will close on Monday 18 April. Forms and criteria are available on the wiki at CopProjects2016.
Let’s Go Walking with Neil Peters – Saturday 30 April - Neil Peters is doing a walk-a-thon to raise money for the Chaplaincy Program in schools. Our church has committed to support this program. Please read the notice in the bulletin to see how you could support Neil in his endeavours.
Lost Property - A couple of lost property items were handed in at the office last week and one is still here. If you have lost a ladies watch make contact with the office to see if the item we have is yours.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 09 Apr 2016
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Material Aid Offering – This Week – Sunday 10 April You are invited to contribute non-perishable food and toiletries, to be stored by the Welfare Committee, to assist those in our community who are in need. Items such as canned soups, meals, baked beans, breakfast cereals (especially Weet-Bix), tea, coffee, Milo and biscuits all go down well. Soap, toothpaste and brushes, toilet paper and washing powders are also appreciated.
Seniors’ Service – This Week – Sunday 10 Apr 2016 at 2.30pm You are invited to share in Worship and Communion at this service which is themed “The Pilgrimage of Life”. The service will be followed by afternoon tea.
Church Working Bee – Saturday 16 Apr 2016 at 8.30am The next Church Working Bee is Saturday 16 April from 8.30am until 1.30pm. We would appreciate help in trimming shrubs, trees, tidying the garden areas, cleaning the worship centre windows, clearing the car park gutters, drain pits and drains, and to perform a stocktake on all our crockery and cutlery. If you can spare 30 minutes or more, we would really appreciate your help.
Congregational Outreach Projects 2016 Applications for COP 2016 will open on Monday 14 March and will close on Monday 18 April. Forms and criteria are available on the wiki at CopProjects2016.
Lost Property A couple of lost property items were handed in at the office this week and no-one has come to claim them. If you have lost a ladies watch or a hearing aid please make contact with the office to see if the item we have is yours.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 02 Apr 2016
Seniors’ Service – Next Week – Sunday 10 April at 2.30pm You are invited to share in Worship and Communion at this service which is themed “The Pilgrimage of Life”. The service will be followed by afternoon tea. If you require transport, please contact the Church Office by Wednesday 6 April.
Church Working Bee – Saturday 16 April at 8.30am The next Church Working Bee is Saturday 16 April from 8.30am until 1.30pm. We would appreciate help in trimming shrubs, trees, tidying the garden areas, cleaning the worship centre windows, clearing the car park gutters, drain pits and drains, and to perform a stocktake on all our crockery and cutlery. If you can spare 30 minutes or more, we would really appreciate your help.
Congregational Outreach Projects 2016 Applications for COP 2016 will open on Monday 14 March and will close on Monday 18 April. Forms and criteria are available on the wiki at CopProjects2016.
Service Recordings Each week we record both the 9:15am and 11am services and post these onto the Glen Waverley Uniting Church website for people to watch and download at anytime. Services going back many weeks can be found on our web site. A number of our country churches use these recordings for worship the following week. We also create a small number of DVD's that are available for circulation around church members who prefer to watch these services on their TV or computer. In addition we have 3 iPads available from the church office that have the services loaded on them each Monday. So if you are unable to get to worship at any time and you would like to watch any of these services, please contact the church office or Warren Greenwood and we can arrange for a DVD or iPad to be shared with you.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 26 Mar 2016
Holy Week Services – Thursday 24 March to Sunday 27 March
- Thursday 24 March – 8pm – Maundy Thursday Service – Church
- Friday 25 March – 9.15am – Good Friday Service – Church
- Sunday 27 March – 10am – Easter Day Service - Church
Hot Cross Buns on Good Friday – 25 March at 10am Following the 9.15am Service on Good Friday, Hot Cross Buns and a cuppa will be available in the hall. Please bring a packet of Hot Cross Buns to share.
Free Family Easter Event – Sunday 27 March at 4pm Please join us at 4pm Easter Sunday on the church lawns. Activities include jumping castle, Easter egg hunt, egg and spoon races. A fun celebration of Easter and Neighbour Day. All welcome. Bring grandchildren.
Congregational Outreach Projects - 2016 Applications for COP 2016 will open on Monday 14 March and will close on Monday 18 April. Forms and criteria are available on the wiki at CopProjects2016.
Church Working Bee – Advance Notice – Saturday 16 April at 8.30am The next Church Working Bee is Saturday 16 April from 8.30am until 1.30pm.
Becoming an Intercultural Church – Friday 13 and Saturday 14 May Neil Peters is planning to attend this event. If you are interested, please speak to Neil by Tuesday 29 March. There is more information on the Faith Development Notice Board, and there is a group discount.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 19 Mar 2016
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Walk for Justice for Refugees – Sunday 20 March at 2pm : The next Walk for Justice for Refugees is being held this coming Sunday. The march will be leaving from the State Library (cnr Swanson and La Trobe Streets, Melbourne) at 2pm.
Holy Week Services – Monday 21 March to Sunday 27 March :
- Monday 21 March – 7.30pm – Communion and a shared meal with discussion – Room 1
- Tuesday 22 March – 7.30pm – Holy Week Service – Church
- Wednesday 23 March – 7.30pm – Holy Week Service – Church
- Thursday 24 March – 8pm – Maundy Thursday Service – Church
- Friday 25 March – 9.15am – Good Friday Service – Church
- Sunday 27 March – 10am – Easter Day Service - Church
Hot Cross Buns on Good Friday – 25 March at 10am : Following the 9.15am Service on Good Friday, Hot Cross Buns and a cuppa will be available in the hall. Please bring a packet of Hot Cross Buns to share.
Free Family Easter Event – Sunday 27 March at 4pm : Please join us at 4pm Easter Sunday on the church lawns Activities include jumping castle, Easter egg hunt, egg and spoon races. A fun celebration of Easter and Neighbour Day. All welcome. Bring grandchildren. If you want to assist on the day please contact Alanee or Neil.
Congregational Outreach Projects 2016 : Applications for COP 2016 will open on Monday 14 March and will close on Monday 18 April. Forms and criteria are available on the wiki at CopProjects2016.
Service Recordings : Each week we record both the 9:15am and 11am services and post these onto the Glen Waverley Uniting Church website for people to watch and download at anytime. Services going back many weeks can be found on our web site. A number of our country churches use these recordings for worship the following week. We also create a small number of DVD's that are available for circulation around church members who prefer to watch these services on their TV or computer. In addition we have 3 iPads available from the church office that have the services loaded on them each Monday. So if you are unable to get to worship at any time and you would like to watch any of these services, please contact the church office or Warren Greenwood and we can arrange for a DVD or iPad to be shared with you.
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