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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 1 October 2016 =
 * '''Daylight Saving - Sunday 2 October - '''Daylight Saving commences on Sunday 2 October. Make sure you turn your clocks forward one hour before you head to bed on Saturday night. It’s time to start enjoying more light in the evenings again.

 * '''Victorian Seniors Festival - Celebrating Seniors - Sunday 9 October from 2.30pm to 4pm - '''You are invited to join us for music and afternoon tea on Sunday 9 October from 2.30pm until 4pm. All welcome. RSVP to the GWUC Office (9560 3280) or add your name to the list outside the Office.

 * '''Keep the Fete Date - Saturday 15 October from 8.30am to 2pm - '''Only two weeks to go now, so please make sure that you have this date in your diary and think about how you might be able to help on the day.

 * '''Planned Giving Envelopes - '''The new sets of planned giving envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours as this saves us postage costs.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 September 2016 =
 * Links mentioned at the Seniors' seminar
  * [[http://www.vicdeaf.com.au/content.asp?id=31&t=smoke-alarm-subsidy&cid=81|Smoke alarms for the deaf]]

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 17 September 2016 =
 * '''Conversations on Alzheimer’s and Spirituality – Sunday 18 September at 2pm - '''The fifth in our series “Conversations on Alzheimer’s and Spirituality” will happen this afternoon at 2pm. Rev brace Bateman will be our leader. All are welcome to come, whether you have attended these previous conversations or not. Where? At the home of Anne Cook, 56 Kwinana Street, Glen Waverley.
 * '''Office Arrangements – Monday 19 to Monday 26 September - '''Heather will be on leave from Monday 19 to Monday 26 September. During this time the office will be open and staffed by both Wendy Pepper and Steph Lohning. Details of opening times are as follows:
  * Monday 19 September to Thursday 22 September – 9.30am to 3pm Wendy
  * Friday 23 September – 9.30am to 3pm Steph
  * Monday 26 September – 9am to 5pm Steph
 Please also note in your diaries that the office will be closed on Friday 30 September as this has been gazetted a Public Holiday for the AFL Grand Final.

 * '''Seniors Seminar – Friday 23 September from 10am to 3pm - '''Ministry to Seniors invite you to the next Seniors Seminar which will be held on Friday 23 September at Glen Waverley Uniting Church. The theme for this year is “Health and Safety for Seniors”. The cost is $10 which includes morning tea and lunch. Contact the Church Office for enquiries and application forms.
 * '''Keep the Fete Date – Saturday 15 October from 8.30am to 2pm - '''Please make sure that you have this date in your diary and think about how you might be able to help on the day.
 * '''Planned Giving Envelopes - '''The new sets of planned giving envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours as this saves us postage costs.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 10 September 2016 =
 * '''Planned Giving Envelopes - '''The new sets of planned giving envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours as this saves us postage costs.
 * '''NewView Deadline - Friday 16 September at 5pm - '''The new issue of NewView will be out on the last Sunday in September. The theme for this issue is “Compassion”. Please forward your contributions to Robin Pope ( [email protected] ) or the Church Office by 5pm on Friday 16 September.
 * '''Moon Festival Community Event - Saturday 17 September from 2pm to 4pm - '''If you are able to assist at this family fun community event, please let Alanee know ( [email protected] ) - all help is appreciated.
 * '''Office Arrangements - Monday 19 to Monday 26 September - '''Heather will be on leave from Monday 19 to Monday 26 September. During this time the office will be open and staffed by both Wendy Pepper and Steph Lohning. Details of opening times are as follows:
  * Monday 19 September to Thursday 22 September - 9.30am to 3pm Wendy
  * Friday 23 September - 9.30am to 3pm Steph
  * Monday 26 September - 9.30am to 5pm Steph
  * Please also note in your diaries that the office will be closed on Friday 30 September as this has been gazetted a Public Holiday for the AFL Grand Final.
 * '''Seniors Seminar - Friday 23 September at 10am to 3pm - '''Ministry to Seniors invite you to the next Seniors Seminar which will be held on Friday 23 September at Glen Waverley Uniting Church. The theme for this year is “Health and Safety for Seniors”. The cost is $10 which includes morning tea and lunch. Contact the Church Office for enquiries and application forms.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 September 2016 =
 * The new edition of the '''Presbytery newsletter''' is now available at http://www.ucappep.org/newsbeat/
 * '''Planned Giving Envelopes'''. The new sets of planned giving envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours as this saves us postage costs.
 * '''Club 2016 - Sunday September 4 at 12noon - '''Club 2016 will get together Sunday 4 September at 12noon. Please bring a plate to share.
 * '''Free Spirit Concert - Sunday 4 September at 2.30pm - '''All are invited to an afternoon of music by Free Spirit at 2.30pm on Sunday 4 September. Enjoy contemporary, sacred and secular music, jazz and comedy followed by afternoon tea. Admission is $20 Adult and $15 Concession with all proceeds supporting our Church activities. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
 * '''NewView Deadline - Friday 16 September at 5pm.'''The new issue of NewView will be out on the last Sunday in September. The theme for this issue is “Compassion”. Please forward your contributions to Robin Pope ( [email protected] ) or the Church Office by 5pm on Friday 16 September.
 * '''Moon Festival Community Event - Saturday 17 September from 2pm to 4pm - '''As part of our vision to be amongst the Kingsway Community, and to become a more intercultural church, we are planning to hold a family fun event in the Chinese family tradition of the Moon Festival. We are inviting families to join us for crafts, games and refreshments. If you would like to help out we would love to hear from you. We are looking for people who enjoy making crafts with kids, serving tea and coffee, chatting and of course setting up and packing up. Please let Alanee ( [email protected] ) know if you would like to help us with this community event.
 * '''Office Arrangements - Monday 19 to Monday 26 September'''Heather will be on leave from Monday 19 to Monday 26 September. During this time the office will be open and staffed by both Wendy Pepper and Steph Lohning. Details of opening times are as follows:
  * Monday 19 September to Thursday 22 September - 9.30am to 3pm Wendy
  * Friday 23 September - 9.30am to 3pm Steph
  * Monday 26 September - 9.30am to 5pm Steph<<BR>> Please also note in your diaries that the office will be closed on Friday 30 September as this has been gazetted a Public Holiday for the AFL Grand Final.
 * '''Seniors Seminar - Friday 23 September at 10am to 3pm''' Ministry to Seniors invite you to the next Seniors Seminar which will be held on Friday 23 September at Glen Waverley Uniting Church. The theme for this year is “Health and Safety for Seniors”. The cost is $10 which includes morning tea and lunch. Contact the Church Office for enquiries and application forms.
 * '''Annual Fete - Saturday 15 October from 8.30am to 2pm - '''The fete is a highlight of our church year, with a role for everyone. Please reserve the date and start putting aside items to donate (silent auction, craft, plants, bric-a-brac, preloved clothes and books). Your help in setting up on the Thursday and Friday, and in the cleanup on Saturday afternoon and Monday is badly needed and would be very much appreciated. For more details see Sue Morgan, Murray Lowe or Cliff Baker.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 27 August 2016 =
 * '''Outreach Forum – Sunday 28 August at 12noon - '''<<BR>>You are invited to share in this Outreach Forum to hear Jacquie and Michael Tolhurst speak of their experience volunteering in Nepal. Please sign up at the office window to help with catering. Cost: $5.
 * '''Free Spirit Concert – Sunday 4 September at 2.30pm -''' All are invited to an afternoon of music by Free Spirit at 2.30pm on Sunday 4 September. Enjoy contemporary, sacred and secular music, jazz and comedy followed by afternoon tea. Admission is $20 Adult and $15 Concession with all proceeds supporting our Church activities.
 * '''Moon Festival Community Event – Saturday 17 September from 2pm to 4pm - '''As part of our vision to be amongst the Kingsway Community, and to become a more intercultural church, we are planning to hold a family fun event in the Chinese family tradition of the Moon Festival. We are inviting families to join us for crafts, games and refreshments. If you would like to help out we would love to hear from you. We are looking for people who enjoy making crafts with kids, serving tea and coffee, chatting and of course setting up and packing up. <<BR>>Please let Alanee ( [email protected] ) know if you would like to help us with this community event.
 * '''Annual Fete – Saturday 15 October from 8.30am to 2pm - '''The fete is a highlight of our church year, with a role for everyone. Please reserve the date and start putting aside items to donate (silent auction, craft, plants, bric-a-brac, preloved clothes and books). Your help in setting up on the Thursday and Friday, and in the cleanup on Saturday afternoon and Monday is badly needed and would be very much appreciated. <<BR>>For more details see Sue Morgan, Murray Lowe or Cliff Baker.
 * '''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.

= GWUC Headlines for w/e 20 August 2016 =
 * '''Outreach Forum – Sunday 28 August at 12noon - '''You are invited to share in this Outreach Forum to hear Jacquie and Michael Tolhurst speak of their experience volunteering in Nepal. Please sign up at the office window to help with catering. Cost: $5.
 * '''Free Spirit Concert – Sunday 4 September at 2.30pm - '''All are invited to an afternoon of music by Free Spirit at 2.30pm on Sunday 4 September. Enjoy contemporary, sacred and secular music, jazz and comedy followed by afternoon tea. Admission is $20 Adult and $15 Concession with all proceeds supporting our Church activities.
 * '''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.
 * '''UnitingCare Volunteers - '''Bessy Androitis of UnitingCare VicTas is looking for persons in the congregation who volunteer at a UnitingCare agency and are prepared to share their volunteering experience. Please contact David Morgan or [email protected] if you can help.
 * '''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 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.

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= 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. [[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.
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= 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.
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 * 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.

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 * 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.

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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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  • 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.

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  • 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

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  • 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.

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  • 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/

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  • The office is closed this week while Joanne is on leave. Paastoral requests should be directed to DiPaterson.

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  • 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.

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  • 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]

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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>.

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  • 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.

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  • 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>.

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  • The June issue of Newsbeat is now available, with news and stories from around the Presbytery, including Glen Waverley.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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 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.

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  • 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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