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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 13 August 2016 =
 * '''RSPCA Cupcake Morning Tea at The Hub - Wednesday 17 August at 10am -''' On Wednesday 17 August there will be a special morning tea at The Hub from10am until 12noon. Come and enjoy the morning tea with family and friends. All donations will go to support the work of the RSPCA.

 * '''Glen Waverley Secondary College Breakfast Volunteers Needed -''' We are looking for a team of volunteers to again serve pancakes for breakfast to the students at Glen Waverley Secondary College on Thursday mornings, starting at 7.30am and finishing around 9am. Contact Alanee if you would like to be involved in this ministry.

 * '''With Love to the World -''' The new edition is now available in the letter rack. There are a few booklets still available. Please ask at the office if you are interested.

 * '''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.

 * '''Ministry Team News -''' Alison Clarkson will be away from Monday 11 July to Friday 9 September. In Alison’s absence Elwyn Pederson will be coordinating the Ministry to Seniors.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 6 August 2016 =
 * A copy of the poem '''Faith''', mentioned at 9:15 this morning, can be found [[https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=1006050430207|here.]]
 * '''Club 2016 – Sunday August 7 -''' Please note Club 2016 will meet on Sunday after the 11am Service. All are welcome.
 * '''Rev Julian Hamilton – Space to Breathe Project -''' Last month Julian Hamilton make mention of the project he is working on called Space to Breathe. This involves bringing Irish, Israeli and Palestinian young people together for engagement and peace building. He has a funding shortfall and invited individuals to contribute if they would like to support this initiative. You are able to donate via the attached website, or via cash left at the office. Cash cannot be receipted and needs to be in the office by Monday 8 August. The web address to donate is [[http://www.gofundme.com/2ed8mj44|www.gofundme.com/2ed8mj44]].
 * '''With Love to the World -''' The new edition is now available in the letter rack. There are a few booklets still available. Please ask at the office if you are interested.
 * '''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 advice the Office of any changes necessary.
 * '''Ministry Team News -''' Alison Clarkson will be away from Monday 11 July to Friday 9 September. In Alison’s absence Elwyn Pederson will be coordinating the Ministry to Seniors.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 30 July 2016 =
 * '''Tennis Club AGM - Saturday 30 July at 5pm -''' The Annual General Meeting of the Uniting Church Glen Waverley Tennis Club will be held in the clubhouse on Saturday 30 July 2016 at 5pm. Entry to the clubhouse is from Highvale Primary School car park at the end of Ashton and Plymouth Streets, Glen Waverley.

 * '''Special Congregational Meeting - Sunday 31 July at 10.30am -''' Presbytery have requested an opportunity to talk with the congregation in regards to Uniting Church process when a complaint is made, in light of a current issue. A special meeting of the congregation for this purpose will be held at 10.30am on Sunday 31 July.

 * '''Rev Julian Hamilton - Space to Breathe Project -''' Last Sunday Julian Hamilton made mention of the project he is working on called Space to Breathe. This involves brining Irish, Israeli and Palestinian young people together for engagement and peace building. He has a funding shortfall and invited individuals to contribute if they would like to support this initiative. You are able to donate via the attached website, of via cash left at the office. Cash cannot be receipted and needs to be in the office by Monday 8 August. The web address to donate is [[http://www.gofundme.com/2ed8mj44|www.gofundme.com/2ed8mj44]].

 * '''Ministry Team News -''' Alison Clarkson will be away from Monday 11 July to Friday 9 September. In Alison’s absence Elwyn Pederson will be coordinating the Ministry to Seniors. Alanee Hearnshaw will also be on leave from 10 July to 31 July.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 23 July 2016 =
 * The link for funding the program that Julian Hamilton spoke about this morning is https://www.gofundme.com/2ed8mj44
 * '''Tennis Club AGM - Saturday 30 July''' - The Annual General Meeting of the Uniting Church Glen Waverley Tennis Club will be held in the clubhouse on Saturday 30 July 2016 at 5pm. Entry to the clubhouse is from the Highvale Primary School car park at the end of Ashton and Plymouth Streets, Glen Waverley.

 * '''Special Congregational Meeting - Sunday 31 July at 10.30am - '''Presbytery have requested an opportunity to talk with the congregation in regards to Uniting Church process when a complaint is made, in light of a current issue. A special meeting of the congregation for this purpose will be held at 10.30am on Sunday 31 July.

 * '''Eco Task Group - '''Church Council is seeking environmentally minded people to join an Eco task group with the aim of GWUC achieving certification under the 5 Leaf Eco-awards program (https://fiveleafecoawards.org/). If you want to help make the church greener (though it is already pretty green) and have our achievements in this area recognized, please contact either:
  * Amy Spark Eichenbaum ( [email protected] ) or

  * Aaron Blakemore ( [email protected] )
 The task group will be made up of people from the congregation, property committee and the communications committee as well as church council. Council anticipate this being a six month project and a significant part of the task group’s work will involve connecting with the wider Kingsway community. We are hoping to have our first meeting by the end of July.

 * '''Ministry Team News - '''Alison Clarkson will be away from Monday 11 July to Friday 9 September. In Alison’s absence Elwyn Pederson will be coordinating the Ministry to Seniors. Alanee Hearnshaw will also be on leave from 10 July to 31 July.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 16 July 2016 =
 * '''Combined Service followed by a Meeting of the Congregation – 17 July at 10am''': On Sunday 17 July there will be a Combined Worship Service at 10am followed by a Meeting of the Congregation at 11.30am. Following the meeting there will be a sausage and salad lunch (cost $5). The report of the last meeting of the congregation and the agenda for this meeting are available at: http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationMeetingReports. Printed copies of the agenda are also available on the Stewards Table.

 * '''Tennis Club AGM - Saturday 30 July''': The Annual General Meeting of the Uniting Church Glen Waverley Tennis Club will be held in the clubhouse on Saturday 30 July 2016 at 5pm. Entry to the clubhouse is from the Highvale Primary School car park at the end of Ashton and Plymouth Streets, Glen Waverley.

 * '''Eco Task Group:''' Church Council is seeking environmentally minded people to join an Eco task group with the aim of GWUC achieving certification under the 5 Leaf Eco-awards program (https://fiveleafecoawards.org/). If you want to help make the church greener (though it is already pretty green) and have our achievements in this area recognized, please contact either:- Amy Spark Eichenbaum ( [email protected] ) or Aaron Blakemore ( [email protected] ). The task group will be made up of people from the congregation, property committee and the communications committee as well as church council. Council anticipate this being a six month project and a significant part of the task group’s work will involve connecting with the wider Kingsway community. We are hoping to have our first meeting by the end of July.

 * '''Ministry Team News:''' Alison Clarkson will be away from Monday 11 July to Friday 9 September. In Alison’s absence Elwyn Pederson will be coordinating the Ministry to Seniors. Alanee Hearnshaw will also be on leave from 10 July to 31 July.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 9 July 2016 =
 * '''Material Aid Offering – Toys for Timor – 10 July: '''Your donations of small second hand (or new!) toys for very poorly resourced kindergartens in Baguia, Timor-Leste will be gratefully received. Donations can be left in the basket near the church library or brought along to any services on July 10. They will be delivered in person with Judy and Murray visit in August.

 * '''Senior Service of Praise – 10 July at 2.30pm: '''All are welcome to attend this service organised by Ministry to Seniors. Free Spirit will lead the singing and afternoon tea will be held after the service.

 * '''Combined Service followed by a Meeting of the Congregation – 17 July at 10am: '''On Sunday 17 July there will be a Combined Worship Service at 10am followed by a Meeting of the Congregation at 11.30am. Following the meeting there will be a sausage and salad lunch (cost $5). To assist with catering please add your name to the list on the office counter if you plan to attend. The report of the last meeting of the congregation and the agenda for this meeting are available at: http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationMeetingReports. Printed copies are also available on the Stewards Table.

 * '''Ministry Team News: '''Alison Clarkson will be away from Monday 11 July to Friday 9 September. In Alison’s absence Elwyn Pederson will be coordinating the Ministry to Seniors. Alanee Hearnshaw will also be on leave from 10 July to 31 July.

 * '''Free Spirit’s Latest CD: '''Free Spirit’s latest CD, A Spirit for all Seasons, is now available for $20. Please contact the Church Office 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.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 2 July 2016 =
 * '''Senior Service of Praise – 10 July at 2.30pm''' - All are welcome to attend this service organised by Ministry to Seniors. Free Spirit will lead the singing and afternoon tea will be held after the service.
 * '''Combined Service followed by a Meeting of the Congregation – 17 July at 10am''' - On Sunday 17 July there will be a Combined Worship Service at 10am followed by a Meeting of the Congregation at 11.30am. An agenda for the meeting of the congregation will be available soon, but please note these arrangements in your diary now. Following the meeting there will be a sausage and salad lunch (cost $5). To assist with catering please add your name to the list on the office counter if you plan to attend.
 * '''Ministry Team News''' - Rev Neil Peters will take annual leave from Thursday 23 June returning to work Wednesday 6 July. Alison Clarkson will be away from Monday 11 July to Friday 9 September. In Alison’s absence Elwyn Pederson will be coordinating the Ministry to Seniors.
 * '''Free Spirit’s Latest CD''' - Free Spirit’s latest CD, A Spirit for all Seasons, is now available for $20. Please contact the Church Office 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.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 25 June 2016 =
 * '''Keep The Date – Combined Service and Meeting of the Congregation – 17 July - '''On Sunday 17 July there will be a Combined Service at 10am followed by a Meeting of the Congregation at 11.30am. An agenda for the meeting of the congregation will be available soon, but please note these arrangements in your diary now.

 * '''Ministry Team News - '''Rev Neil Peters will take annual leave from Thursday 23 June returning to work Wednesday 6 July.Alison Clarkson will be away from Monday 11 July to Friday 9 September. In Alison’s absence Elwyn Pederson will be coordinating the Ministry to Seniors.

 * '''Free Spirit’s Latest CD - '''Free Spirit’s latest CD, A Spirit for all Seasons, is now available for $20. Please contact the Church Office 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.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 18 June 2016 =
 * '''Anniversary Service – Sunday 19 June at 10am''' - A reminder that all are invited to attend the Church Anniversary next Sunday. There will be a combined service at 10am followed by a luncheon.

 * '''Ivan’s Pies – Tuesday 21 June''' - Please collect Pie Orders from the Church Hall on Tuesday 21 June between 1.30pm and 5pm.

 * '''Ministry Team News''' - Rev Neil Peters will take annual leave from Thursday 23 June returning to work Wednesday 6 July.

 * '''Free Spirit’s Latest CD - '''Free Spirit’s latest CD, A Spirit for all Seasons, is now available for $20. Please contact the Church Office 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.

 * '''Can you help?''' - A member of the congregation is in need of some assistance. If you are able to loan an average sized caravan for two months please contact the Church Office. The individual is happy to discuss loan charges.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 June 2016 =
 * '''State Youth Games''' - Many of our young people are enjoying fun and fellowship together this weekend at Warragul as they participate in State Youth Games.

 * '''Anniversary Service''' - All are invited to attend the Church Anniversary next Sunday 19 Jun 2016. There will be a combined service at 10am followed by a luncheon. Please see the bulletin for more details.

 * '''!NewView Closing Date''' - The theme for the next issue of NewView is respect. The closing date for articles is Friday 10 Jun 2016. Submissions to RobinPope 9753 3648 or [email protected]

 * '''Free Spirit’s Latest CD''' - Free Spirit’s latest CD, A Spirit for all Seasons, is now available for $20. Please contact the Church Office 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.

 * '''Can you help?''' - A member of the congregation is in need of some assistance. If you are able to loan an average sized caravan for two months please contact the Church Office. The individual is happy to discuss loan charges.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 04 Jun 2016 =
 * '''Synod''' - NeilPeters, AlisonClarkson, AlaneeHearnshaw and HeatherHon will all be participating in the Synod meeting from Friday 3 Jun 2016 to Wednesday 9 Jun 2016. If you have an urgent pastoral matter please contact the Office so this can be referred to the appropriate person. For an after-hours crisis contact Neil’s Manse on 9561 3031.
 * '''Ivan’s Pies''' - 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 Jun 2016. See the [[ChurchBulletin|Weekly Bulletin]] for more details.
 * '''Office Hours - Trial Review and Comments''' - The revised Glen Waverley Uniting Church Office hours and staffing arrangements have operated for almost three months and we are keen to receive and listen to your feedback. A meeting has been arranged for Tuesday 7 Jun 2016 from 7.30pm in Room 1. We look forward to an open and participative interaction with constructive comments as we consider the way forward.
 * '''!NewView Closing Date''' - The theme for the next issue of NewView is respect. The closing date for articles is Friday 10 Jun 2016. Submissions to RobinPope 9753 3648 or [email protected]
 * '''Free Spirit’s Latest CD''' - Free Spirit’s latest CD, A Spirit for all Seasons, is now available for $20. Please contact the Church Office 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.
 * '''Can you help?''' - A member of the congregation is in need of some assistance. If you are able to loan an average sized caravan for two months please contact the Church Office. The individual is happy to discuss loan charges.

= 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 [[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>>

= 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

= 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 =
 * [[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.

= 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 week ending June 15 =

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

= GWUC Headlines for week ending June 8 =

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

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

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

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 27 =
 * Monash Interfaith Group are running a [[attachment:HarmonyLunch.jpeg|Harmony Day Lunch Celebration]] on Saturday May 4. To join the GWUC contingent, please contact JanClear

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 20 =
 * The [[https://www.arrcc.org.au|Australian Religious Respose to Climate Change]] are asking us to sign a [[https://www.arrcc.org.au/solidarity_with_tanzania?utm_campaign=global_call&utm_medium=email&utm_source=arrcc|letter in support of Tanzanian Climate protestors.]]
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 * Monash City Council have arranged [[ https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/Community/Diversity-Inclusion-and-Equal-Access/First-Nations-Reconciliation/Reconciliation-Week-2024|an evening with Uncle Bart Willoughby]] on Wednesday, 29 May 2024, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. As a member of the Stolen Generation, Uncle Bart's music is incredibly moving and deeply rooted in personal and cultural heritage. Bookings essential at [[https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1203682|Trybooking.]]

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 6 =
 * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available [[CouncilMinutes20240404| here.]]

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 30 =

 * The [[https://www.arrcc.org.au/flagships|Australian Religious Response to Climate Change Multi-faith Gathering at St Paul's Cathedral]] on Tuesday 7 May at 9.45 am for a 10 am start has been postponed to September 14 to 24 2024, to follow [[https://greenfaith.org/|GreenFaith International's]] timetable.
 * There is a new refugee resettlement program that allows local communities to sponsor the resettlement of refugees at lower cost than previously: CRISP: Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot - Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia. They are seeking to identify any members of congregations that might have a strong interest in supporting refugees and might have the capacity and interest in exploring the option. Contact MargaretFraser or DavidMorgan.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 16 =
== CANA briefing on EPBC/Nature Positive laws ==
 * Climate Action Network Australia is hosting a network wide briefing on the EPBC/Nature Positive Law reforms. This will be reliable, balanced material to inform submissions that are currently being invited. Thursday, 14th March, 11 am - 12 noon Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra
 * Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81528106808
 * The presenters are Dr Megan Kessler (Humane Society International - Nature Campaigner) and Frances Medlock (Environmental Defenders Office Solicitor - Commonwealth and Government Liaison). Both Megan and Frances have been in the closed consultation sessions that the Department has been using to engage with stakeholders as part of the reforms process.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 9 =
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Newsbeat-March-V1.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for March]] is now available, with several good stories about Glen Waverley.
 * Church Council met last week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20240307

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 2 =
 * An invitation to join Chinese language Bible studies is at BibleStudiesChinese.
 * ChurchCouncil will meet Thursday next week. Items for consideration to [email protected]
 * The 9:15 and 11am services will be replaced by a 10am service from now to Easter.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 10 =
 * Barth and the shadow of nothingness, Dr Daniel Sihombing<<BR>>We want to congratulate Doctor Daniel Sihombing who successfully publicly (as is customary with a Phd from a Dutch University) defended his Doctoral Thesis before an international panel on Thursday 25 January on zoom. Daniel's dissertation is titled "Barth and the shadow of nothingness - a post Soeharto contextual reading and seeks to connect the theology of Karl Barth with political and theological thought and practice in contemporary Indonesia" and shows how Barth’s theology offers a doctrine that encourages resistance even into the present day. As the third proposition of the thesis says: 'A contextual reading on Barth’s doctrine of nothingness unleashes a comprehensive theological framework that resists conformism, rejects defeatist realism, and avoids over- optimism.’ We wish Daniel well and hope this significant academic work will continue to bear fruit in the future, both in the practice of ministry as well as in the international academic arena.
 * [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Newsbeat-February1.pdf| Presbytery Newsletter for February]] is now available.
 * IanFerguson posted:<<BR>>{{attachment:IanFergusonUpdate.png| |width=300}}
 * THE VOICE REFERENDUM A UNITING CHURCH REFLECTION. Rev Sharon Hollis, National President UCA, SUNDAY 3 MARCH 2024 AT 2.30PM. FREE EVENT AT: Church of All Nations, 180 Palmerston Street, Carlton. Or for a Zoom link, email:[email protected]

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 27 =
 * There will be a Presbytery Special Service to induct our new Presbytery ministers, Jay Robinson, PM Team Leader and Robin Yang, PM Church Development next Wednesday 31 January at 7pm in Noble Park (1 Allan St, Noble Park). The service will include commissioning 2024 Standing Committee including incoming Standing Committee members. [[https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92231575032?pwd=alltZ0NKVnRDcURwUnllL09KdmZxQT09|Zoom link]]


= GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 13 =
 * FinanceReport202401 includes end of year financials.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 6 =
 * The [[SolarPowerPerformance|performance of our solar panels]] has been updated for the year 2023.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 30 =
 * Donate to the Christmas Bowl through Glen Waverley Uniting Church [[https://christmasbowl.actforpeace.org.au/46637?utm_campaign=CB23-WEB44&utm_source=afpweb&utm_medium=web|here]]

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 23 =
 * [[https://www.agr.org.au/so/01Ond0LqJ?languageTag=en&cid=2260a6b7-91f4-4f8b-b904-75e2b6e646c9|A year end report from the Alliance for Gambling Reform]] is available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 16 =
 * [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-e-tijujudk-njrhkdyjkl-q/|Synod e-news]] includes Christmas greeting from the Moderator and President.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 2 =
 * [[attachment:2023-Advent-Letter.pdf|The Advent letter ]] is now available.
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Newsbeat-December.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for December]] is now available.
 * Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20231127 (Wiki login required.)
 * Christmas Bowl information is available on the Outreach notice board or from OutreachSocialJustice.
 * [[https://ac.actforpeace.org.au/index.php?action=social&chash=5751ec3e9a4feab575962e78e006250d.2348&s=889708724406ec30f5aafd39393f269f|Further updates on Gaza]] are also available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 25 =
 * [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-l-tiyklydk-nyutulujkd-m/|The November edition of Frontier News]] is available.
 * [[https://crosslight.org.au/|Reports of Synod 2023]] are now available, including a [[https://crosslight.org.au/2023/10/19/environment-for-change/|report featuring Heather Hon]].

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 11 =
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Newsbeat-November-1.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for November]] is now available.
 * Greenpeace as asking us to sign a [[https://www.greenpeace.org.au/act/pacific-justice?utm_medium=social&utm_term=social+share&utm_source=email| petition]] to encourage Penny Wong to submit a strong case for climate action to the world’s highest court, so we can hold big polluters to account for the climate emergency and protect the human rights of our Pacific neighbours.
 * Climate Action Network have a related [[https://www.cana.net.au/solidarity-action-port-vila|appeal here]].


= GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 4 =
 * [[https://ac.actforpeace.org.au/index.php?action=social&chash=0d7de1aca9299fe63f3e0041f02638a3.2231&s=889708724406ec30f5aafd39393f269f|An update from Act for Peace on Gaza ]] is available.
 * The [[https://mailchi.mp/0bb9e976402e/can-you-help-stop-nab-funding-coal-15603507?e=bf5df5aef6|Uniting Climate Action Network news]] is available including a link to a [[https://events.humanitix.com/electrify-everything|Zoom Forum on Electrification]] Tuesday 21 November 7-8.30pm.
 * The [[https://donate.unitingworld.org.au/everythingincommon|Uniting World Gift Stall]] now has Christmas gifts available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 21 =
 * The Assembly have circulated a [[https://mailchi.mp/09dbbe204820/14-days-of-prayer-for-the-voice-day-706545?e=fbdb623181|prayer for the morning after the referendum.]]
 * ChurchCouncil met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20231016|provisional minutes]] are now available.
 * Act for Peace (Christmas Bowl) are [[https://ac.actforpeace.org.au/index.php?action=social&chash=84117275be999ff55a987b9381e01f96.2197&s=889708724406ec30f5aafd39393f269f|appealing for funds]] for humanitarian aid to Gaza.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 14 =
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Newsbeat-October.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for October]] is now available, including an article on ChrisWaddell.
 * Church council will meet next Monday Oct 16, and the agenda is developing at CouncilAgenda20231016. Any matters for consideration should be sent to [email protected]
 * [[attachment:VoiceInformation/RayMinniecon23.pdf|A statement from Ray Minniecon, ]]an Anglican priest and an aboriginal elder.
 * [[https://actforpeace.org.au/Learn/|Act for Peace]] have launched [[https://ac.actforpeace.org.au/index.php?action=social&chash=8757150decbd89b0f5442ca3db4d0e0e.2182&s=889708724406ec30f5aafd39393f269f| an appeal to support health clinics in Gaza run]] by the Near East Council of Churches Gaza (NECC)
 * [[https://mailchi.mp/6d5205254dcd/ppep2022december15-6085858?e=f0fe1afd2f|Presbytery newsletter ]] is available with multiple mentions of Glen Waverley.
 
= GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 7 =
 * The Assembly have released a [[https://uniting.church/14-days-of-prayer-for-the-voice/|series of daily prayers ]] leading up to the referendum.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 30 =
 * [[WorshipAttendances|Attendance graphs]] have been updated.
 * Ox Roberts (Partnership/Fundraising manager at [[https://www.nungalinya.edu.au/|Nungalinya College]] in Darwin) and / or Ben van Gelderen (Principal) will be at GWUC Monday 16th from around 2-4pm for afternoon tea.
 * We are invited to a [[https://actionnetwork.org/events/wati-ngintakanya-wankani-waking-the-perentie-man?link_id=7&can_id=b0da114a061ddc31a61dc0ab77f886d6&source=email-invitation-to-wati-ngintakanya-wankani-waking-the-perentie-man-webinar&email_referrer=email_2058707&email_subject=invitation-to-wati-ngintakanya-wankani-waking-the-perentie-man-webinar|on line seminar]] about nuclear disarmament on Thursday 12 October.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 23 =
 * Church Council met this week and [[CouncilMinutes20230918|provisional minutes]] are now available.
 * [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Newsbeat-September.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for September]] is now available.
 * The words of [[HoonInCharge|RossMackinnon's song for Hoon's farewell]] at available.
 * ChurchCouncil met twice this week and provisional minutes for [[CouncilMinutes20230918|Monday]] and [[CouncilMinutes20230919|Tuesday]] are available.
 * Palm Information Events. MELBOURNE – SOUTH-EAST – 30 SEPT, 5.30PM-9.00PM at the Clayton Town Hall. Contact Sylvia Coombe ([email protected]) or Anthony Sofe (mailto:[email protected]) <<BR>>What makes these events important is that they are directed towards PASIFIKA people, recognizing the importance of their role in supporting/connecting with workers from their home communities. The occasions will provide an opportunity to find out more about the [[https://www.palmscheme.gov.au/|PALM Scheme]], how it looks after the workers, and how best Pacific Diaspora may be involved in providing support. Each event is fully funded and will include a Pacific Meal with cultural entertainment contributions from PALM workers, and input from Australian Government personnel who run the program. To make the most of these one-off opportunities, please try and attend one of the events yourself and spread the spread the word around your Pacific community in each region, and encourage their attendance.
 * [[attachment:Uniting Church Glen Waverly.pdf|Appeal for Simon Thor]]

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 16 =
 * The Dementia Workshop mentioned below has been cancelled pending re-scheduling.
 * The collection of links to information sources about the referendum at VoiceInformation continues to grow. Suggestions are welcome.
 * The [[https://www.agr.org.au/september-2023-newsletter?utm_campaign=9d9091ff-3f4a-4c9d-a5d6-b32f90edc46d&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=2260a6b7-91f4-4f8b-b904-75e2b6e646c9|September newsletter of the Alliance for Gambling Reform]] is available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 9 =
 * The [[https://www.arrcc.org.au/|ARRCC]] public meeting about climate change for people of faith in Melbourne is next week. Next Thursday evening, we will gather to share hope and get behind a new faith-based campaign that will make sure our elected representatives hear our voices loud and clear.
  * Wednesday September 13
  * 7.30 to 9.00pm
  * Stonnington Community Uniting Church
  * 59 Burke Road, Malvern East
 * The collection of links to information sources about the referendum at VoiceInformation continues to grow. Suggestions welcome.
 * The Mt Waverley UC Social Justice and Mission in Society Committee is organising another of their Dementia Workshops at Mt Waverley UC (482 High Street Road (corner Stewart St.) Mt Waverley) on Friday September 15th at 1.30pm to 3.00pm. Dr Emily Rosenich is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Neuropsychology at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health at Monash University. Emily’s research, funded by the Alzheimer’s Association, investigates how our lifestyles and our genetics interact to drive memory/thinking loss and dementia. In addition to her scientific work, Emily is a passionate science communicator and advocate for women in science. Please advise Margery Kennett on 9807 4084 or [email protected] of your intention to attend. A gold coin donation would be appreciated.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 2 =
 * VoiceInformation is a collection of links to information sources about the referendum.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 26 =
 * Unpacking the Statement from the Heart. Exploring the Uluru Statement from the Heart with Rev Cannon Associate Professor Glenn Loughrey - Sunday 27 August at 3 pm (a [[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89498359894?pwd=ckRRbTl1L1VUK2JTd2FQNFBCRkh2dz09|Zoom Only Meeting)]] This is going to be a great chance for those who missed Glenn's excellent presentation in Murrumbeena church. Glenn is a Wiradjuri man. He is a leader at the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University in Canberra and the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne's Educator and Advocate for the Voice. He is the chairperson of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anglican Council, the vicar of St Oswald's in Glen Iris and artist in residence at St Paul's Anglican Cathedral in Melbourne. The meeting will be chaired by Rev Greg Crowe
 * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20230821

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 12 =
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Newsbeat-August-2023.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for August]] is now available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 05 =
 * [[https://communications.cmail19.com/t/r-e-tthyhic-nxckhbu-f/|Synod e-news]] and [[https://issuu.com/ucavictas/docs/202308_crosslight_august_flipbook|August crosslight]] are now available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending July 29 =
 * The materials for HoonYou's DNA studies are at the bottom of InterCulturalMinistry

= GWUC Headlines for week ending July 22 =
 * Church Council met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20230717|provisional minutes]] are now available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending July 08 =
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Newsbeat-July-2023.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for July]] is now available, with a grateful note from RossMackinnon.
 * A webinar on the voice to parliament will be on Thursday 13 July at 7.30pm for an hour of listening, laughing and learning with your Church. The Working for Justice and Walking Together as First and Second Peoples Circles invite you into some deep dadirri listening around the Voice. Come and hear Palawa woman Alison Overeem, Advocate of the Walking Together Circle, Gamillaroi man and comedian Ben Moodie and Uncle Ray Minniecon, Aboriginal Pastor and a descendant of the Kabi Kabi nation and the Gurang Gurang nations join together and Yarn for Yes. For register click [[https://ucappep.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e8f27b32523221ded6bfe2d6&id=9e7ef98dd0&e=f0fe1afd2f|here.]]
 * [[https://communications.cmail19.com/t/r-l-ttdljjkd-nlukixtju-p/|A copy of Uniting Vic.Tas Winter Congregation Connect]] is now available, featuring information on Share Sunday on August 20, and how donated winter items help to ease hardship.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending July 01 =
 * Church Council met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20230626|Provisional minutes]] are available
 * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g3ywT_JaOk|A youtube recording]] of a recent information session on the constitutional referendum is now available from Murrumbeena UCA.
 * [[https://www.act2uca.com/act2report|A report on ACT2, the consultation on the future of the UCA]] is available.
 * [[attachment:JobDescriptions/2023 Position Description - Welfare Co-ordinator.pdf|The Welfare Coordinator position description]] is now available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending June 24 =
 * [[https://uniting.church/a-voice-to-parliament-in-2-pages/|Some new explantory material]] on The Voice is now available from Synod.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending June 17 =
 * The next Church Council meeting will be held on Monday 26 June. The [[http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CouncilAgenda20230626| agenda is developing. If you have items for inclusion, please email <<MailTo(councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>>

= GWUC Headlines for week ending June 10 =
 * [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Newsbeat-June.pdf|The June Presbytery Newsletter]] includes Glen Waverley's Indonesian Festival.
 * Letters from Monash City Council to [[attachment:L from Monash Council to Residents.pdf|residents]] and [[attachment:L from Monash Council to Traders.pdf|traders]] give some information about parking changes planned when the Bogong Ave parking station is closed during extentions.
 * [[https://issuu.com/ucavictas/docs/202306crosslightjune_flipbook|June Crosslight]] is now available.
 * [[https://ucappep.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e8f27b32523221ded6bfe2d6&id=4a5af69092&e=f0fe1afd2f|Garry Deverall's talk about the Voice referendum]] is now available.


= GWUC Headlines for week ending May 20 =
 * ChurchCouncil met this week, and provisional minutes are [[CouncilMinutes20230515|available.]]
 * The next Home-brewed pub conversation about forming new communities of faith will be held on Sunday 21 May 2023 at 4pm at The Rogue Squire, Cnr Ferntree Gully & Jells Rd, Wheelers Hill. This regular gathering is for those interested or involved in starting contextual expressions of Christian community. We’re a peer group of learners about gathering people beyond the church and exploring faith with them. For more information contact Craig Mitchell [email protected]
 * The Seventeenth Meeting of the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania will commence at 10am on Saturday 18 Nov 2023 and conclude at 4pm on Tuesday 21 Nov 2023. The meeting will be held at Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill. It is time to consider nominating for membership at the 2023 Synod Meeting. Any confirmed member of the Uniting Church can nominate as a Synod member.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending May 13 =
 * Synod is holding a [[attachment:230509eLMJIM_Net Zero Greenhouse Dropin.pdf|Zoom session on reaching net zero emissions]] Wednesday 31 May 2023, 6pm-7:30pm.


= GWUC Headlines for week ending May 6 =
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Newsbeat-05-2023.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for May]] is now available.
 * PPE and the Victorian Council of Churches are co-sponsoring an evening of listening and conversation about The Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Voice Referendum on Tuesday evening 30 May at Glen Waverley Uniting Church, 7.30-9.00pm. The speaker will be Rev Dr Garry Deverell, Lecturer and Research Fellow in the School of Indigenous Studies, University of Divinity. [[https://ucappep.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e8f27b32523221ded6bfe2d6&id=1e8f34e4ad&e=f0fe1afd2f|More details here.]]

= GWUC Headlines for week ending April 22 =
 * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20230417.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending April 15 =
 * [[IndonesianFestivalPlanApr2023|Plans for the Indonesian Festival]] are coming together. Bookings are now open for the paid events.
 * Church Council meets Monday evening. Agenda items to DavidMorgan please.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending April 8 =
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Newsbeat_April_WWW.pdf|April Newsbeat (Presbytery newsletter)]] is now available.

= 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.
 * The [[https://e.issuu.com/embed.html?d=202304cross_april_newflip&u=ucavictas|April edition of CrossLight]] is now available.

= 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. [[MarriottArtworkInstalled|A photo with the artist's explanation ]] is available.

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

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

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

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

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

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  • Monash City Council have arranged an evening with Uncle Bart Willoughby on Wednesday, 29 May 2024, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. As a member of the Stolen Generation, Uncle Bart's music is incredibly moving and deeply rooted in personal and cultural heritage. Bookings essential at Trybooking.

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  • Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available here.

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CANA briefing on EPBC/Nature Positive laws

  • Climate Action Network Australia is hosting a network wide briefing on the EPBC/Nature Positive Law reforms. This will be reliable, balanced material to inform submissions that are currently being invited. Thursday, 14th March, 11 am - 12 noon Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra

  • Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81528106808

  • The presenters are Dr Megan Kessler (Humane Society International - Nature Campaigner) and Frances Medlock (Environmental Defenders Office Solicitor - Commonwealth and Government Liaison). Both Megan and Frances have been in the closed consultation sessions that the Department has been using to engage with stakeholders as part of the reforms process.

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  • An invitation to join Chinese language Bible studies is at BibleStudiesChinese.

  • ChurchCouncil will meet Thursday next week. Items for consideration to [email protected]

  • The 9:15 and 11am services will be replaced by a 10am service from now to Easter.

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  • Barth and the shadow of nothingness, Dr Daniel Sihombing
    We want to congratulate Doctor Daniel Sihombing who successfully publicly (as is customary with a Phd from a Dutch University) defended his Doctoral Thesis before an international panel on Thursday 25 January on zoom. Daniel's dissertation is titled "Barth and the shadow of nothingness - a post Soeharto contextual reading and seeks to connect the theology of Karl Barth with political and theological thought and practice in contemporary Indonesia" and shows how Barth’s theology offers a doctrine that encourages resistance even into the present day. As the third proposition of the thesis says: 'A contextual reading on Barth’s doctrine of nothingness unleashes a comprehensive theological framework that resists conformism, rejects defeatist realism, and avoids over- optimism.’ We wish Daniel well and hope this significant academic work will continue to bear fruit in the future, both in the practice of ministry as well as in the international academic arena.

  • Presbytery Newsletter for February is now available.

  • IanFerguson posted:
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  • THE VOICE REFERENDUM A UNITING CHURCH REFLECTION. Rev Sharon Hollis, National President UCA, SUNDAY 3 MARCH 2024 AT 2.30PM. FREE EVENT AT: Church of All Nations, 180 Palmerston Street, Carlton. Or for a Zoom link, email:[email protected]

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  • There will be a Presbytery Special Service to induct our new Presbytery ministers, Jay Robinson, PM Team Leader and Robin Yang, PM Church Development next Wednesday 31 January at 7pm in Noble Park (1 Allan St, Noble Park). The service will include commissioning 2024 Standing Committee including incoming Standing Committee members. Zoom link

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  • Donate to the Christmas Bowl through Glen Waverley Uniting Church here

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  • Synod e-news includes Christmas greeting from the Moderator and President.

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  • The Presbytery Newsletter for November is now available.

  • Greenpeace as asking us to sign a petition to encourage Penny Wong to submit a strong case for climate action to the world’s highest court, so we can hold big polluters to account for the climate emergency and protect the human rights of our Pacific neighbours.

  • Climate Action Network have a related appeal here.

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  • Attendance graphs have been updated.

  • Ox Roberts (Partnership/Fundraising manager at Nungalinya College in Darwin) and / or Ben van Gelderen (Principal) will be at GWUC Monday 16th from around 2-4pm for afternoon tea.

  • We are invited to a on line seminar about nuclear disarmament on Thursday 12 October.

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  • Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are now available.

  • Presbytery Newsletter for September is now available.

  • The words of RossMackinnon's song for Hoon's farewell at available.

  • ChurchCouncil met twice this week and provisional minutes for Monday and Tuesday are available.

  • Palm Information Events. MELBOURNE – SOUTH-EAST – 30 SEPT, 5.30PM-9.00PM at the Clayton Town Hall. Contact Sylvia Coombe ([email protected]) or Anthony Sofe (mailto:[email protected])
    What makes these events important is that they are directed towards PASIFIKA people, recognizing the importance of their role in supporting/connecting with workers from their home communities. The occasions will provide an opportunity to find out more about the PALM Scheme, how it looks after the workers, and how best Pacific Diaspora may be involved in providing support. Each event is fully funded and will include a Pacific Meal with cultural entertainment contributions from PALM workers, and input from Australian Government personnel who run the program. To make the most of these one-off opportunities, please try and attend one of the events yourself and spread the spread the word around your Pacific community in each region, and encourage their attendance.

  • Appeal for Simon Thor

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  • The ARRCC public meeting about climate change for people of faith in Melbourne is next week. Next Thursday evening, we will gather to share hope and get behind a new faith-based campaign that will make sure our elected representatives hear our voices loud and clear.

    • Wednesday September 13
    • 7.30 to 9.00pm
    • Stonnington Community Uniting Church
    • 59 Burke Road, Malvern East

  • The collection of links to information sources about the referendum at VoiceInformation continues to grow. Suggestions welcome.

  • The Mt Waverley UC Social Justice and Mission in Society Committee is organising another of their Dementia Workshops at Mt Waverley UC (482 High Street Road (corner Stewart St.) Mt Waverley) on Friday September 15th at 1.30pm to 3.00pm. Dr Emily Rosenich is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Neuropsychology at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health at Monash University. Emily’s research, funded by the Alzheimer’s Association, investigates how our lifestyles and our genetics interact to drive memory/thinking loss and dementia. In addition to her scientific work, Emily is a passionate science communicator and advocate for women in science. Please advise Margery Kennett on 9807 4084 or [email protected] of your intention to attend. A gold coin donation would be appreciated.

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  • VoiceInformation is a collection of links to information sources about the referendum.

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  • Unpacking the Statement from the Heart. Exploring the Uluru Statement from the Heart with Rev Cannon Associate Professor Glenn Loughrey - Sunday 27 August at 3 pm (a Zoom Only Meeting) This is going to be a great chance for those who missed Glenn's excellent presentation in Murrumbeena church. Glenn is a Wiradjuri man. He is a leader at the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University in Canberra and the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne's Educator and Advocate for the Voice. He is the chairperson of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anglican Council, the vicar of St Oswald's in Glen Iris and artist in residence at St Paul's Anglican Cathedral in Melbourne. The meeting will be chaired by Rev Greg Crowe

  • Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20230821

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  • The Presbytery Newsletter for July is now available, with a grateful note from RossMackinnon.

  • A webinar on the voice to parliament will be on Thursday 13 July at 7.30pm for an hour of listening, laughing and learning with your Church. The Working for Justice and Walking Together as First and Second Peoples Circles invite you into some deep dadirri listening around the Voice. Come and hear Palawa woman Alison Overeem, Advocate of the Walking Together Circle, Gamillaroi man and comedian Ben Moodie and Uncle Ray Minniecon, Aboriginal Pastor and a descendant of the Kabi Kabi nation and the Gurang Gurang nations join together and Yarn for Yes. For register click here.

  • A copy of Uniting Vic.Tas Winter Congregation Connect is now available, featuring information on Share Sunday on August 20, and how donated winter items help to ease hardship.

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  • ChurchCouncil met this week, and provisional minutes are available.

  • The next Home-brewed pub conversation about forming new communities of faith will be held on Sunday 21 May 2023 at 4pm at The Rogue Squire, Cnr Ferntree Gully & Jells Rd, Wheelers Hill. This regular gathering is for those interested or involved in starting contextual expressions of Christian community. We’re a peer group of learners about gathering people beyond the church and exploring faith with them. For more information contact Craig Mitchell [email protected]

  • The Seventeenth Meeting of the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania will commence at 10am on Saturday 18 Nov 2023 and conclude at 4pm on Tuesday 21 Nov 2023. The meeting will be held at Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill. It is time to consider nominating for membership at the 2023 Synod Meeting. Any confirmed member of the Uniting Church can nominate as a Synod member.

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  • The Presbytery Newsletter for May is now available.

  • PPE and the Victorian Council of Churches are co-sponsoring an evening of listening and conversation about The Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Voice Referendum on Tuesday evening 30 May at Glen Waverley Uniting Church, 7.30-9.00pm. The speaker will be Rev Dr Garry Deverell, Lecturer and Research Fellow in the School of Indigenous Studies, University of Divinity. More details here.

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  • March is the month for our Welfare program at Grill'd Local Matters. Put your tokens in our jar to maximise our funding.

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  • 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.

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