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~+'''Please Note:''' These HeadLines are available for you to make short announcements.+~ You can edit this page directly! Ask JohnHurst or DavidMorgan for advice. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 16 April 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 http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/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 9 April 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 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. * '''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 http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/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 2 April 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 http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/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 March 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 http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/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 March 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 http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/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 12 March 2016 = * '''Church Office Hours – Commencing Tuesday 15 March''' As of Tuesday 15 March, Church Office hours will now be as follows:- Monday and Thursday – 9.30am to 5pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday – 9.30am to 3pm Please see the bulletin for more details. * '''Hot Cross Bun Morning Tea at The Hub – Thursday 17 March at 10am.''' Please join us from 10am until 12noon on Thursday 17 March for a Hot Cross Bun Morning Tea at The Hub. Funds raised will support the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Please add your name to the list on the Office Counter if you are planning to attend. Everyone is welcome. * '''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 http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2016. * '''Easter Letter - '''The Easter Letter has been emailed to everyone for whom we have an email address. If you would like a printed copy of the letter or a postcard please collect one from the Stewards Table. For those who are not on email your letter is available for you to collect at the Church or download [[attachment:Easterletter2016 .pdf|here.]] * '''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 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 [[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. = 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. = 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. * '''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 |
~+'''Please Note:''' These HeadLines are available for you to make short announcements.+~ You can edit this page directly! Ask JohnHurst or DavidMorgan or JohnSnare for advice. Previous news items are available [[PreviousNewsItems|here]] Please do not include private phone numbers or email addresses on this page. For contact details of any names, click on the name itself (for security reasons, you must be logged in to see those details. [[#WikiAccess|For access information click here.]]) ## Note to editors: please use the following template for links to Newsbeat, to ensure that readers are taken to the correct page. ## * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Newsbeat-October-2019.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for October]] is now available. ## Note that the Presbytery is not very consistent with the format of their URLs. You need to check each time. ## 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 April 1 = * [[https://ac.actforpeace.org.au/index.php?action=social&chash=df877f3865752637daa540ea9cbc474f.1550&s=889708724406ec30f5aafd39393f269f|A new appeal by Act for Peace]] will support refugees in Kenya. * Professor Anne Pattel-Gray speaks about the [[https://ucappep.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e8f27b32523221ded6bfe2d6&id=5924608cb2&e=f0fe1afd2f|Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Voice referendum on Youtube]]. [[https://ucappep.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e8f27b32523221ded6bfe2d6&id=dceeec3392&e=f0fe1afd2f|Rev Dr Garry Deverell also speaks about the Statement and the referendum]]. Both Anne and Garry are faculty members of the University of Divinity. = GWUC Headlines for week ending March 25 = * [[https://mailchi.mp/bed2e4cbd25b/news-and-upcoming-initiatives-to-spark-your-energy-renewable-of-course-15571524?e=bf5df5aef6|United Climate Action Network news]] is available. * The [[Survey2023|Survey]] requested by the last congregational meeting is now available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending March 18 = * Church Council met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20230313|provisional minutes]] are now available to the congregation. * Presbytery have provided some links to do with The Voice referendum. * Resources from the Official Yes Campaigns – [[https://yes23.com.au/ online course and materials]] and their booklet attached, and [[https://fromtheheart.com.au/education/#/|online course.]] * Kitchen Table Conversation: [[https://togetheryes.com.au/|Yes, Together.]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending March 11 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Newsbeat-03-2023.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for March]] is now available. * A [[attachment:EcoTaskHomePage/Net Zero Emissions for the Synod Discussion Paper.pdf|discussion paper on the Synod of VicTas achieving net zero carbon emissions]] has been released. * The final total for the Book Sale is $6552.27, a great result for all those who helped at all stages. Remaing books have been deliverd to [[ https://www.brotherhoodbooks.org.au/about-us|Brother hood books]] and children's books to [[https://123read2me.org.au/|123read2me]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending March 4 = * March is the month for our Welfare program at [[https://www.grilld.com.au/restaurants/victoria/melbourne/glen-waverley|Grill'd Local Matters.]] Put your tokens in our jar to maximise our funding. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 18 = * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20230220 * Monash City Council is [[https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/About-Us/News/Monash-first-to-deliver-soft-plastics-recycling-option-for-residents-following-suspension-of-RedCycle|accepting soft plastics for recycling]] at the Ferntree Gully Road depot. If you would like to be part of a scheme to collect soft plastics from the congregation and take to the depot, please contact DavidMorgan = GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 18 = * For those wishing to donate to the earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria, Act for Peace, the aid arm of the National Council of Churches in Australia, (Christmas Bowl) have now launched an emergency appeal at https://actforpeace.org.au/syria-turkiye-earthquake/ * The [[https://www.agr.org.au/feb-2023-newsletter?utm_campaign=b32ac956-850f-40b1-a015-8d763f773c6d&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=2260a6b7-91f4-4f8b-b904-75e2b6e646c9|Alliance for Gambling Reform newsletter]] is now available. * The [[https://issuu.com/ucavictas/docs/202302_crosslight_feb_flip|February Crosslight]] features a story about Kelly Skilton. * The CarefulKitchenCrew have prepared a checklist for UsingTheChurchKitchen = GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 11 = * Sarah Manase, Presbytery Communications Officer wrote: Our Newsbeat Newsletter goes out the 1st week of every month, so if you know any stories or workshops or testimonies that would be useful, I would appreciate them by the 24th of every month. <<BR>>It doesn't need to be long, whether it be 1 page or 1/2 a page or even just a paragraph and lots of good quality photos - this would be great! <<BR>>In the month of March our theme will be focusing on " Thankfulness". If you have any people or know of a story that leads to this theme that would great. Or if not, anything is welcome. * A picture of the original Methodist Church in Waverley road is at HistoricalPictures. If you can identify any of the people, please tell DavidMorgan. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 4 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Newsbeat-02-2023.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for February]] is now available, including articles about Kelly Skilton and Daniel Sihombing. * The stained glass display funded by the Marriott bequest is now on display. [[MarriotArtworkInstalled|A photo with the artist's explanation ]] is available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 28 = * Church Council met on Monday, and [[CouncilMinutes20230123|provisional minutes]] are now available. * AlisonClarkson was elected Chair, and DavidMorgan continues as secretary. * [[ProposedSupplyHoonDec2022|Hoon You]] joined the meeting. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 21 = * [[attachment:FinanceCommittee/2022AnnualManagementReport.pdf|Annual financial statement is now available.]] * RevHoonYou will commence supply ministry at Glen Waverley for six months from February. Details at ProposedSupplyHoonDec2022 = GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 17 = * Church Council has accepted a [[ProposedSupplyHoonDec2022|proposal]] from Presbytery that the Rev Hoon You undertake an intentional part time supply ministry at Glen Waverley commencing in early February. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 10 = * The alliance for Gambling Reform are [[https://www.agr.org.au/so/96OIXZCxr#/main|looking for donations and signatories for a petition]] to support Andrew Wilkie's [[https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr6894%22|Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment (Making Gambling Businesses Accountable) Bill 2022]] * The [[attachment:FinanceCommittee/2022OctoberManagementReports.pdf|October 2022 Management report]] is now available. Note that our new accounting system will produce these each month. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 3 = * The [[https://gwuc.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=37010fcf076a5fbf8a261ceba&id=0c29a0ec7d&e=ddae59856b|2022 Advent letter]] is now available. * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Newsbeat-December-2022.pdf|last Presbytery newsletter for the year]] is now available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 26 = * MonashInterfaithGathering have published [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEyKA_YPGUo|Heather Yelland at MIG In 2022-11-14 Gender Equality Respectful Relationships]] on !YouTube. * Our [[https://my.ncls.org.au/auth/srcs?report_code=tqmj4u&returnUrl=/reports/0i1xxUXbVWOH/1|final report]] from the National Church Life Survey is now available. * Church Council met this week and [[http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CouncilMinutes20221121|provisional minutes]] are now available. * The [[CongMeetingMinutes20221120|minutes of last Sunday's congregation meeting]] are now available. * The alliance for Gambling Reform are [[https://www.agr.org.au/so/96OIXZCxr#/main|looking for donations and signatories for a petition.]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 5 = * AlisonClarkson, VidaFoo, SusanKaroly, and WendyPepper were elected with overwhelming support as Church Councillors for 2023 in the election held on Sunday 6 Nov 2022. ||<style="border:none;"> ||<style="Width: 99%;border:none;text-align: center;"> {{attachment:XmasLunch.png}} || ##{{attachment:XmasLunch.png}} = GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 5 = * Our [[Vacancies2022|staff vacancies are being advertised.]] * [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Newsbeat-November-22.pdf|November Newsbeat]], the Presbytery magazine, is now available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 29 = * [[https://www.unitingclimate.org/|Uniting Climate Action Network]] of NSW are holding a Zoom Webinar on "Investing in the Planet on November 3." [[https://mailchi.mp/7fc45c2f6096/ucan-news-on-upcoming-events-actions-and-resources-15544744?e=bf5df5aef6|Details and registration here.]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 22 = * ChurchCouncil met Monday night and provisional minutes are available now at CouncilMinutes20221017 * National Church Life Survey are running a [[https://mailchi.mp/ncls/webinar-healthychurches-9187240?e=cef40b33b7|webinar]] on "How healthy are Australian Churches?" at 11am on Thursday 27 October. * [[attachment:GivingToGlenWaverleyUniting/Appeal2022-New-Ministry-Team-SP.png|The appeal to fund the second ministry position]] is now available. * This week's Presbytery newsletter contains: "Glen Waverley Uniting Church is advertising two ministry roles: Minister of the Word, and First Third of Life Minister. Alanee Hearnshaw is moving to Lorne Uniting Church. Neil Peters is planning to retire in 2023. Applications will close on November 30. The advertisement and profiles will be available next week." So things are moving along. Thanks to our [[JNC2022Group|Joint Nominating Committee]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 15 = * Sustainability Vic (and Vic govt) are pleased to formally announce that we have been successful in receiving funding for our foyer/Fellowship heating and cooling upgrade and replacement programme. We have received $10,025 as 50% of the total project cost. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 8 = * The [[https://www.agr.org.au/so/aaOEhwcrr/c?w=LzW4PAipb1VlHCc_Cg66H8c21T6iwr4VVhbpjL93r5Y.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWdyLm9yZy5hdS9zby9hYU9FaHdjcnI_bGFuZ3VhZ2VUYWc9ZW4iLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiIyMjYwYTZiNy05MWY0LTRmOGItYjkwNC03NWUyYjZlNjQ2YzkifQ|Alliance for Gambling Reforn Newsletter]] is available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 1 = * [[https://www.agr.org.au/so/53OE1QVav?languageTag=en&cid=2260a6b7-91f4-4f8b-b904-75e2b6e646c9#/main|The Alliance for Gambling Reform]] is seeking members. * Presbytery wrote: Today we’ve published a 16-page issue of Newsbeat for October, 16 pages long, with three A4 posters to print or distribute on the end. Community is everything, so this month we are focusing on the theme of 'Pastoral Care'. <<BR>>This month we feature stories on Ormond Uniting Church Little Free Pantry , Pakenham Uniting Church work with Sudanese community,, Climate Action network launch, mission-making with the Census, Rev Eseta Meneilly, sharing her story about her Fijian Stoles, along with a 3-page focus on Uniting Agewell within our Presbytery. <<BR>>The October issue is available to read or download from the Presbytery website: https://ucappep.org/newsbeat/ = GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 25 = * The office is closed this week while Joanne is on leave. Paastoral requests should be directed to DiPaterson. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 18 = * The [[CongMeetingMinutes20220911|meeting of the congregation]] voted unanimously to seek a second fulltime ministry agent following Alanee's resignation. We did this knowing that it could only be afforded if we increased our giving by around 10%. * Church Council met Monday night and [[CouncilMinutes20220912|Provisional minutes]] are available. * The Profile for the "Minister of the Word" vacancy is in the final stages before going to Pastoral Relations Committee of Presbytery. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 11 = * We are invited to a [[https://preview.mailerlite.com/k7l5b8f7p1/2032271368103401707/t3n3/| meeting of the Monash Interfaith Gathering]], either in person or on Zoom. * Act for Peace (Christmas Bowl) are [[https://ac.actforpeace.org.au/index.php?action=social&chash=c042f4db68f23406c6cecf84a7ebb0fe.1059&s=889708724406ec30f5aafd39393f269f|looking for volunteers]] to go to Israel & Palestine to "build the foundations for a juat peace" = GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 4 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/newsbeat/|September issue of the Presbytery newsletter Newsbeat]] is now available. * The Religious Response to Climate Change are running a [[https://www.arrcc.org.au/electric_vehicle_online_forum| forum on electric vehicles]] on September 7. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 20 = * Last night Church Council reluctantly accepted Alanee Hearnshaw’s resignation from her position as Youth, Young Adults, Children’s & Families and Outreach Pastor. Alanee has been sharing her multitude of talents with us for 16 years. She will conclude her ministry position at Glen Waverley on 31 October 2022. * Council also accepted a recommendation from the [[FeteGroup|Fete Committee]] to cancel the 2022 ChurchFete. * [[CouncilMinutes20220815|Church Council provisional minutes]] are available now. * Leighmoor, Coatesville and Murrumbeena are running five Pastoral Partners training sessions for volunteers. The sessions include an overview of pastoral care, learning to listen, caring for the sick, loss and grief. All sessions will be held at Murrumbeena Uniting Church. All are welcome. See Sharonne Price's seminar on Pastoral Partners. Option One: Five sessions: 7.30 pm - 9.15 pm Friday night, September 16 and Saturday September 7, 9 am to 5 pm. Option Two: Five sessions: 12 noon to 2 pm, Sunday September 18 & 25, October 2, 9 and 16. Register by emailing [email protected] = GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 13 = * The Synod website now has a page of climate change resources: https://victas.uca.org.au/resources/climate-change/ * We are very pleased to announce that we are now able to make new and updated safe church training available across the Synod. All members with WWCCs should do this training. To register for the training click [[https://victas-666919.workflowcloud.com/forms/b66dcaeb-be80-413e-a23b-1e1bbbb0d17e|here.]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 6 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Newsbeat-August-2022.pdf| August issue of Newsbeat]] is now available, with news and stories from around the Presbytery. ##https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Newsbeat-July-2022.pdf ##https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Newsbeat-August-2022.pdf * ChurchCouncil meets next Monday. The agenda is developing at CouncilAgenda20220815. Matters for their attention can be sent to <<MailTo(councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>>. = GWUC Headlines for week ending July 30 = * The Pastoral Relations Committee has now appointed two Presbytery Liaison Persons to join the Joint Nominating Committee for Glen Waverley. Chairing the JNC will be the Rev. Graham Bartley, minister at Coatesville, and Eunice Magee, chairperson of the St Luke’s Church Council will be the second PLP. * The GWUC pancake breakfasts at the Secondary College have a [[https://view.email.grilld.com.au/?qs=5b09eed11a0237b6ef2a0aa59a026f8a423f957a841fc3ca4bfc0aa657168f7d4bfb2bf4e1f0471e0b2ba7e78db0efe2cd46883f531504753ad68f3dff7baac6516ab0a0eaf6b2d9a268d3dbd421ee4a|jar at Grill'd for the month of August.]] = GWUC Headlines for week ending July 23 = * ChurchCouncil met Monday. Provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20220718. = GWUC Headlines for week ending July 16 = * ChurchCouncil meets next Monday. The agenda is developing at CouncilAgenda20220718. Matters for their attention can be sent to <<MailTo(councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>>. = GWUC Headlines for week ending July 9 = * Some census data for Glen Waverley 2021 has been added to GlenWaverleyCensus#C2021 = GWUC Headlines for week ending July 2 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Newsbeat-July-2022.pdf| July issue of Newsbeat]] is now available, with news and stories from around the Presbytery. * Monash City Council are raising concerns about the Suburban Rail Loop, and are looking for citizens to take a [[https://shape.monash.vic.gov.au/srl|two minute survey]] to inform its future advocacy to the SRL Authority on these matters. = GWUC Headlines for week ending June 25 = * Monash Interfaith Gathering are holding an [[https://preview.mailerlite.com/k6m3r0u9s6/1977992641014405616/g9q3/| Intercultural High Tea Book Club for NAIDOC Week]] with guest speaker indigenous elder Aunty Sherree Francis to address the group on the importance of oral story telling in their culture. [[https://www.trybooking.com/CAEAU| Bookings here.]] * ChurchCouncil met Monday. Provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20220620. = GWUC Headlines for week ending June 18 = * ChurchCouncil meets next Monday. The agenda is developing at CouncilAgenda20220620. Matters for their attention can be sent to <<MailTo(councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>>. = GWUC Headlines for week ending June 4 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Newsbeat-June-2022.pdf| June issue of Newsbeat]] is now available, with news and stories from around the Presbytery, including Glen Waverley. = GWUC Headlines for week ending May 21 = * ChurchCouncil met last Monday. Provisional minutes are available to the congregation at CouncilMinutes20220516. A highlight was the decision to support DanielSihombing in the next step along the way to ordination. = GWUC Headlines for week ending May 14 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Newsbeat-May-2022.pdf|May issue of Newsbeat]] is now available, with news and stories from around the Presbytery. * ChurchCouncil meets next Monday. The agenda is developing at CouncilAgenda20220516. = GWUC Headlines for week ending May 7 = * The Book sale raised over $7300. Unsold books, about 8,000 of them, went to [[https://123read2me.org.au/|123Read2Me]]. * Church Council agreed to put up a poster, from [[https://www.arrcc.org.au/|ARRC]], supporting action on climate change. Check it out on our north (Kingsway side) wall. Responses include: * I'm sure it resonates to the wider community and especially to young people who are so concerned about the future of the planet. Believing in the incarnation, that Jesus came to reconcile all people and the whole of creation, then to speak up for real climate action must surely be an essential part of our mission. * I am very pleased to see the banner up and think we should continue to support the dissemination of facts rather than the lies being perpetuated. Like Desmond Tutu who stood against apartheid and was not afraid to speak out let us not be afraid to speak about this emergency. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 24 = * Multiple service times resume this week. * Check in requirements for morning tea and other food service have now been discontinued. * Some [[MarriotArtworkRevised2022|revised artwork]] for the new position in the foyer has been prepared. * Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20220421 * The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change group will be holding a vigil at our local members office on May 6. See https://www.arrcc.org.au/chisolm_vigil_6_may and again on May 20, see https://www.arrcc.org.au/chisolm_vigil = GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 17 = * Presbytery are looking for members and volunteers for this year's Synod meeting. Please see SynodMembersVolunteers2022 * A number of [[https://communications.cmail19.com/t/r-e-jhtttddk-btjqhtwd-yd/|courses]] are available through Synod. * Regular services resume next Sunday. See RosterPreaching. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 3 = * [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-l-tyyhhdjl-btjqhtwd-p/|Crosslight]] is available. * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Newsbeat-April-2022.pdf|April edition of the Presbytery newsletter Newsbeat]] is available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 26 = * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20220321 * A number of [[https://communications.cmail19.com/t/r-e-jhtttddk-btjqhtwd-yd/|Synod courses]] are available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 19 = * Monash Interfaith Gathering have invited us to a virtual screening of "Shereen" on 21st March at 7:30pm to support their work of promoting Understanding, Respect and Harmony throughout the community. * [[https://click.mlsend.com/link/c/YT0xOTA1NDcyMzE1ODk4OTkyNzUyJmM9dTdkMiZlPTAmYj05NDI5NDg3MzYmZD1mM2EwczNs.oi_yaPZi8NSYx9bqnwqB_qJzO4QWE7iN2W6SaLIkskc|Click here to view the trailer.]] * [[https://click.mlsend.com/link/c/YT0xOTA1NDcyMzE1ODk4OTkyNzUyJmM9dTdkMiZlPTAmYj05NDI5NDg3NDImZD1wMWkycDRr.0eUSQksMAnzjZhCku209xzzbbeOOycz3NPk1tNdTD9M|Click here to register]] * ONCE YOU'RE ON THE REGISTRATION SCREEN: * Click ‘Get Access Now’. * Register your details / log in and complete checkout. * Return to https://www.fanforcetv.com/programs/shereen-monash on Monday 21st March at 7:30pm to access the film and discussion. * FAQs are available [[https://click.mlsend.com/link/c/YT0xOTA1NDcyMzE1ODk4OTkyNzUyJmM9dTdkMiZlPTAmYj05NDI5NDg3NDUmZD1vMHM3bTNs.XYKorzFP5Mai3Isav-Y3nnn6nt8TUyLdxoXmyUKk0zE|here]] if you run into any issues. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 6 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Newsbeat-March-2022.pdf|March issue of Newsbeat]] is available. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 26 = * National Church Life Surveys are due. See [[HeadLines#NCLS|below.]] * Nominations for [[attachment:CongregationalPage/2022 Election Form - no background.pdf|Council]] and [[attachment:CongMeetingInfoSessionReport202220206/2022 JNC Election Form - no background.pdf|Joint Nominating Committee]] close Next Sunday Feb 27. * [[JointNominatingCommitteeRole|Information of JNC is at available.]] * Church Council met this week and [[CouncilMinutes20220221|provisional minutes]] are now available. Login required. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 19 = * [[https://www.pokiesplayyou.org.au/end_gambling_harm_after_dark|A petition to synchronise closing hours for gambling venues]] is available. In Victoria, all gaming venues must only operate for a maximum of 20 hours a day with a four-hour break. However each venue can individually decide what hours their poker machine rooms are closed. In Monash, access to a gaming venue is available 24 hurs a day. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 12 = * [[CongMeetingInfoSessionReport202220206|The report of last Sundays meeting]], with links to all the material provided, is now available. * [[https://issuu.com/ucavictas/docs/202202_crosslight_feb_flipbook|The February issue of Crosslight]] is now available. <<Anchor(NCLS)>> * The National Church Life Survey is underway. * After multiple delays, Glen Waverley is now running the National Church Life Survey. * This is designed to enable the whole congregation to provide input into church planning, and will be especially valuable this year as we move towards calling another Minister of the Word. However, its usefulness depends critically on how representative it is, that is, getting as many members as possible to take part. * This is a voluntary, anonymous and confidential survey. * Most people complete it in 15 to 20 minutes. * Choose one response to each question unless it states otherwise. * Not all surveys are exactly alike. There are many issues being covered. * Further details are available from [[https://www.2021ncls.org.au/about|NCLS.]] * The options for taking part are: * [[http://attendersurvey.ncls.org.au|Online here for 15+]] or [[http://childsurvey.ncls.org.au|here for 8-14yrs]]. Our Church Code is UA291301 Glen Waverley Uniting Church. * Paper copies available at 10am services on Feb 13th and 20th. The preference is for forms to be filled in and left on the day, but return to the church office is acceptable. * Contact the office asking Joanne to send you a paper survey by post. * A [[https://www.2021ncls.org.au/media/2152/2021-ncls-parent-information-sheet.pdf|parent information sheet]] is available for families with 8 to 14 year olds. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 5 = * [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Newsbeat-February-2022.pdf|The February edition of Newsbeat]] is now available, including two stories from Glen Waverley. * Members are invited to financially support the UnitingWorld appeal, which is helping the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga to support people affected by the volcanic eruption and tsunami. Funds donated through Unitingworld make it possible to quickly get food and clothes and other essentials to people in need, particularly those who have been evacuated from their islands. UnitingWorld has set up a website where donations can be made to support the emergency relief efforts that are underway. https://donate.unitingworld.org.au/tonga. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 29 = * [[https://victas.uca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Developing-a-Culture-of-Welcoming-flyer.pdf|Some workshops on welcoming]] are available from Synod, starting Feb 2. * The World Council of Churches and others have launched a [[https://www.oikoumene.org/resources/publications/zactax-toolkit|"zactax" toolkit]] to campaign for tax justice. * As groups resume for the new year, we are reminded of the [[https://victas.uca.org.au/covid-19-warning-for-congregations/|legal requirements for checkin and mask wearing]] * TheHub have decided to resume in second term 2022. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 15 = * The Gold FISH group have decided to postpone the Book Sale from March 5 to a date to be determined, due to the increased prevalence of Covid-19. * In view of the continuing large number of COVID19 cases in the community, Church Council has decided to hold a single 10am live streamed service throughout February. A special meeting of the congregation for Council to outline plans for our future ministry team was planned for February 6. This will now be held following the 10am service, and live streamed for those not in attendance. This will be an information giving meeting, and no decisions are planned. It is hoped that the regular meeting of the congregation scheduled for March 6 will be possible in person. ## Footnote. Please leave when archiving. Thanks. DavidM == Access information == <<Anchor(WikiAccess)>> Note that some wiki pages require a wiki login, available to all church members. This can be arranged by contacting JohnHurst. If you want to see a particular wiki page and cannot, you are always welcome to contact DavidMorgan or ask the ChurchOffice to print a copy for you. If you need help finding information, see GwucWikiFirstTimeReaders or ask. |
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GWUC Headlines for week ending April 1
A new appeal by Act for Peace will support refugees in Kenya.
Professor Anne Pattel-Gray speaks about the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Voice referendum on Youtube. Rev Dr Garry Deverell also speaks about the Statement and the referendum. Both Anne and Garry are faculty members of the University of Divinity.
GWUC Headlines for week ending March 25
United Climate Action Network news is available.
The Survey requested by the last congregational meeting is now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending March 18
Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are now available to the congregation.
- Presbytery have provided some links to do with The Voice referendum.
Resources from the Official Yes Campaigns – https://yes23.com.au/ online course and materials and their booklet attached, and online course.
Kitchen Table Conversation: Yes, Together.
GWUC Headlines for week ending March 11
The Presbytery Newsletter for March is now available.
A discussion paper on the Synod of VicTas achieving net zero carbon emissions has been released.
The final total for the Book Sale is $6552.27, a great result for all those who helped at all stages. Remaing books have been deliverd to Brother hood books and children's books to 123read2me
GWUC Headlines for week ending March 4
March is the month for our Welfare program at Grill'd Local Matters. Put your tokens in our jar to maximise our funding.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 18
Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20230220
Monash City Council is accepting soft plastics for recycling at the Ferntree Gully Road depot. If you would like to be part of a scheme to collect soft plastics from the congregation and take to the depot, please contact DavidMorgan
GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 18
For those wishing to donate to the earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria, Act for Peace, the aid arm of the National Council of Churches in Australia, (Christmas Bowl) have now launched an emergency appeal at https://actforpeace.org.au/syria-turkiye-earthquake/
The Alliance for Gambling Reform newsletter is now available.
The February Crosslight features a story about Kelly Skilton.
The CarefulKitchenCrew have prepared a checklist for UsingTheChurchKitchen
GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 11
- Sarah Manase, Presbytery Communications Officer wrote:
Our Newsbeat Newsletter goes out the 1st week of every month, so if you know any stories or workshops or testimonies that would be useful, I would appreciate them by the 24th of every month.
It doesn't need to be long, whether it be 1 page or 1/2 a page or even just a paragraph and lots of good quality photos - this would be great!
In the month of March our theme will be focusing on " Thankfulness". If you have any people or know of a story that leads to this theme that would great. Or if not, anything is welcome.
A picture of the original Methodist Church in Waverley road is at HistoricalPictures. If you can identify any of the people, please tell DavidMorgan.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 4
The Presbytery Newsletter for February is now available, including articles about Kelly Skilton and Daniel Sihombing.
The stained glass display funded by the Marriott bequest is now on display. A photo with the artist's explanation is available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 28
Church Council met on Monday, and provisional minutes are now available.
AlisonClarkson was elected Chair, and DavidMorgan continues as secretary.
Hoon You joined the meeting.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 21
RevHoonYou will commence supply ministry at Glen Waverley for six months from February. Details at ProposedSupplyHoonDec2022
GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 17
Church Council has accepted a proposal from Presbytery that the Rev Hoon You undertake an intentional part time supply ministry at Glen Waverley commencing in early February.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 10
The alliance for Gambling Reform are looking for donations and signatories for a petition to support Andrew Wilkie's Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment (Making Gambling Businesses Accountable) Bill 2022
The October 2022 Management report is now available. Note that our new accounting system will produce these each month.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 3
The 2022 Advent letter is now available.
The last Presbytery newsletter for the year is now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 26
MonashInterfaithGathering have published Heather Yelland at MIG In 2022-11-14 Gender Equality Respectful Relationships on YouTube.
Our final report from the National Church Life Survey is now available.
Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are now available.
The minutes of last Sunday's congregation meeting are now available.
The alliance for Gambling Reform are looking for donations and signatories for a petition.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 5
AlisonClarkson, VidaFoo, SusanKaroly, and WendyPepper were elected with overwhelming support as Church Councillors for 2023 in the election held on Sunday 6 Nov 2022.
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GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 5
November Newsbeat, the Presbytery magazine, is now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 29
Uniting Climate Action Network of NSW are holding a Zoom Webinar on "Investing in the Planet on November 3." Details and registration here.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 22
ChurchCouncil met Monday night and provisional minutes are available now at CouncilMinutes20221017
National Church Life Survey are running a webinar on "How healthy are Australian Churches?" at 11am on Thursday 27 October.
The appeal to fund the second ministry position is now available.
This week's Presbytery newsletter contains: "Glen Waverley Uniting Church is advertising two ministry roles: Minister of the Word, and First Third of Life Minister. Alanee Hearnshaw is moving to Lorne Uniting Church. Neil Peters is planning to retire in 2023. Applications will close on November 30. The advertisement and profiles will be available next week." So things are moving along. Thanks to our Joint Nominating Committee
GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 15
- Sustainability Vic (and Vic govt) are pleased to formally announce that we have been successful in receiving funding for our foyer/Fellowship heating and cooling upgrade and replacement programme. We have received $10,025 as 50% of the total project cost.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 8
The Alliance for Gambling Reforn Newsletter is available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 1
The Alliance for Gambling Reform is seeking members.
Presbytery wrote: Today we’ve published a 16-page issue of Newsbeat for October, 16 pages long, with three A4 posters to print or distribute on the end. Community is everything, so this month we are focusing on the theme of 'Pastoral Care'.
This month we feature stories on Ormond Uniting Church Little Free Pantry , Pakenham Uniting Church work with Sudanese community,, Climate Action network launch, mission-making with the Census, Rev Eseta Meneilly, sharing her story about her Fijian Stoles, along with a 3-page focus on Uniting Agewell within our Presbytery.
The October issue is available to read or download from the Presbytery website: https://ucappep.org/newsbeat/
GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 25
The office is closed this week while Joanne is on leave. Paastoral requests should be directed to DiPaterson.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 18
The meeting of the congregation voted unanimously to seek a second fulltime ministry agent following Alanee's resignation. We did this knowing that it could only be afforded if we increased our giving by around 10%.
Church Council met Monday night and Provisional minutes are available.
- The Profile for the "Minister of the Word" vacancy is in the final stages before going to Pastoral Relations Committee of Presbytery.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 11
We are invited to a meeting of the Monash Interfaith Gathering, either in person or on Zoom.
Act for Peace (Christmas Bowl) are looking for volunteers to go to Israel & Palestine to "build the foundations for a juat peace"
GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 4
The September issue of the Presbytery newsletter Newsbeat is now available.
The Religious Response to Climate Change are running a forum on electric vehicles on September 7.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 20
Last night Church Council reluctantly accepted Alanee Hearnshaw’s resignation from her position as Youth, Young Adults, Children’s & Families and Outreach Pastor. Alanee has been sharing her multitude of talents with us for 16 years. She will conclude her ministry position at Glen Waverley on 31 October 2022.
Council also accepted a recommendation from the Fete Committee to cancel the 2022 ChurchFete.
Church Council provisional minutes are available now.
Leighmoor, Coatesville and Murrumbeena are running five Pastoral Partners training sessions for volunteers. The sessions include an overview of pastoral care, learning to listen, caring for the sick, loss and grief. All sessions will be held at Murrumbeena Uniting Church. All are welcome. See Sharonne Price's seminar on Pastoral Partners. Option One: Five sessions: 7.30 pm - 9.15 pm Friday night, September 16 and Saturday September 7, 9 am to 5 pm. Option Two: Five sessions: 12 noon to 2 pm, Sunday September 18 & 25, October 2, 9 and 16. Register by emailing [email protected]
GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 13
The Synod website now has a page of climate change resources: https://victas.uca.org.au/resources/climate-change/
We are very pleased to announce that we are now able to make new and updated safe church training available across the Synod. All members with WWCCs should do this training. To register for the training click here.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 6
The August issue of Newsbeat is now available, with news and stories from around the Presbytery.
ChurchCouncil meets next Monday. The agenda is developing at CouncilAgenda20220815. Matters for their attention can be sent to <councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au>.
GWUC Headlines for week ending July 30
- The Pastoral Relations Committee has now appointed two Presbytery Liaison Persons to join the Joint Nominating Committee for Glen Waverley. Chairing the JNC will be the Rev. Graham Bartley, minister at Coatesville, and Eunice Magee, chairperson of the St Luke’s Church Council will be the second PLP.
The GWUC pancake breakfasts at the Secondary College have a jar at Grill'd for the month of August.
GWUC Headlines for week ending July 23
ChurchCouncil met Monday. Provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20220718.
GWUC Headlines for week ending July 16
ChurchCouncil meets next Monday. The agenda is developing at CouncilAgenda20220718. Matters for their attention can be sent to <councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au>.
GWUC Headlines for week ending July 9
Some census data for Glen Waverley 2021 has been added to GlenWaverleyCensus#C2021
GWUC Headlines for week ending July 2
The July issue of Newsbeat is now available, with news and stories from around the Presbytery.
Monash City Council are raising concerns about the Suburban Rail Loop, and are looking for citizens to take a two minute survey to inform its future advocacy to the SRL Authority on these matters.
GWUC Headlines for week ending June 25
Monash Interfaith Gathering are holding an Intercultural High Tea Book Club for NAIDOC Week with guest speaker indigenous elder Aunty Sherree Francis to address the group on the importance of oral story telling in their culture. Bookings here.
ChurchCouncil met Monday. Provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20220620.
GWUC Headlines for week ending June 18
ChurchCouncil meets next Monday. The agenda is developing at CouncilAgenda20220620. Matters for their attention can be sent to <councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au>.
GWUC Headlines for week ending June 4
The June issue of Newsbeat is now available, with news and stories from around the Presbytery, including Glen Waverley.
GWUC Headlines for week ending May 21
ChurchCouncil met last Monday. Provisional minutes are available to the congregation at CouncilMinutes20220516. A highlight was the decision to support DanielSihombing in the next step along the way to ordination.
GWUC Headlines for week ending May 14
The May issue of Newsbeat is now available, with news and stories from around the Presbytery.
ChurchCouncil meets next Monday. The agenda is developing at CouncilAgenda20220516.
GWUC Headlines for week ending May 7
The Book sale raised over $7300. Unsold books, about 8,000 of them, went to 123Read2Me.
Church Council agreed to put up a poster, from ARRC, supporting action on climate change. Check it out on our north (Kingsway side) wall. Responses include:
- I'm sure it resonates to the wider community and especially to young people who are so concerned about the future of the planet. Believing in the incarnation, that Jesus came to reconcile all people and the whole of creation, then to speak up for real climate action must surely be an essential part of our mission.
- I am very pleased to see the banner up and think we should continue to support the dissemination of facts rather than the lies being perpetuated. Like Desmond Tutu who stood against apartheid and was not afraid to speak out let us not be afraid to speak about this emergency.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 24
- Multiple service times resume this week.
- Check in requirements for morning tea and other food service have now been discontinued.
Some revised artwork for the new position in the foyer has been prepared.
Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20220421
The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change group will be holding a vigil at our local members office on May 6. See https://www.arrcc.org.au/chisolm_vigil_6_may and again on May 20, see https://www.arrcc.org.au/chisolm_vigil
GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 17
Presbytery are looking for members and volunteers for this year's Synod meeting. Please see SynodMembersVolunteers2022
A number of courses are available through Synod.
Regular services resume next Sunday. See RosterPreaching.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 3
Crosslight is available.
The April edition of the Presbytery newsletter Newsbeat is available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 26
Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20220321
A number of Synod courses are available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 19
- Monash Interfaith Gathering have invited us to a virtual screening of "Shereen" on 21st March at 7:30pm to support their work of promoting Understanding, Respect and Harmony throughout the community.
- ONCE YOU'RE ON THE REGISTRATION SCREEN:
- Click ‘Get Access Now’.
- Register your details / log in and complete checkout.
Return to https://www.fanforcetv.com/programs/shereen-monash on Monday 21st March at 7:30pm to access the film and discussion.
FAQs are available here if you run into any issues.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 6
The March issue of Newsbeat is available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 26
National Church Life Surveys are due. See below.
Nominations for Council and Joint Nominating Committee close Next Sunday Feb 27.
Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are now available. Login required.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 19
A petition to synchronise closing hours for gambling venues is available. In Victoria, all gaming venues must only operate for a maximum of 20 hours a day with a four-hour break. However each venue can individually decide what hours their poker machine rooms are closed. In Monash, access to a gaming venue is available 24 hurs a day.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 12
The report of last Sundays meeting, with links to all the material provided, is now available.
The February issue of Crosslight is now available.
- The National Church Life Survey is underway.
- After multiple delays, Glen Waverley is now running the National Church Life Survey.
- This is designed to enable the whole congregation to provide input into church planning, and will be especially valuable this year as we move towards calling another Minister of the Word. However, its usefulness depends critically on how representative it is, that is, getting as many members as possible to take part.
- This is a voluntary, anonymous and confidential survey.
- Most people complete it in 15 to 20 minutes.
- Choose one response to each question unless it states otherwise.
- Not all surveys are exactly alike. There are many issues being covered.
Further details are available from NCLS.
- The options for taking part are:
Online here for 15+ or here for 8-14yrs. Our Church Code is UA291301 Glen Waverley Uniting Church.
- Paper copies available at 10am services on Feb 13th and 20th. The preference is for forms to be filled in and left on the day, but return to the church office is acceptable.
- Contact the office asking Joanne to send you a paper survey by post.
A parent information sheet is available for families with 8 to 14 year olds.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 5
The February edition of Newsbeat is now available, including two stories from Glen Waverley.
Members are invited to financially support the UnitingWorld appeal, which is helping the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga to support people affected by the volcanic eruption and tsunami. Funds donated through Unitingworld make it possible to quickly get food and clothes and other essentials to people in need, particularly those who have been evacuated from their islands. UnitingWorld has set up a website where donations can be made to support the emergency relief efforts that are underway. https://donate.unitingworld.org.au/tonga.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 29
Some workshops on welcoming are available from Synod, starting Feb 2.
The World Council of Churches and others have launched a "zactax" toolkit to campaign for tax justice.
As groups resume for the new year, we are reminded of the legal requirements for checkin and mask wearing
TheHub have decided to resume in second term 2022.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 15
- The Gold FISH group have decided to postpone the Book Sale from March 5 to a date to be determined, due to the increased prevalence of Covid-19.
- In view of the continuing large number of COVID19 cases in the community, Church Council has decided to hold a single 10am live streamed service throughout February. A special meeting of the congregation for Council to outline plans for our future ministry team was planned for February 6. This will now be held following the 10am service, and live streamed for those not in attendance. This will be an information giving meeting, and no decisions are planned. It is hoped that the regular meeting of the congregation scheduled for March 6 will be possible in person.
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