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| = GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 March 2017 = * Church Council met last week, and the provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20170222. Of particular interest among the attached documents is GrowingYoungBookReport, a report on a book that Alanee read during her recent study leave, on how to attract young people to the church, and the things we do that drive them away. Expect to hear more. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 25 February 2017 = * '''Next Week - Sunday 5 March - '''A reminder that we will celebrate combined worship at 10am next Sunday, followed by a Meeting of the Congregation at 11:30am. Please stay afterwards to join in the light lunch. Cost: $5. * '''Pancake Day - Tuesday 28 February - '''Pancake Day will be held at the church on Tuesday 28 February from 11:30am until 2:30pm. Helpers are also welcome. Please contact Jan Clear on 0419 589 175 if you are able to assist. * '''Ash Wednesday Service - Wednesday 1 March - '''The Ash Wednesday Service will be held on Wednesday 1 March at 7:30pm. All are welcome. * '''Secondhand Book Sale - Saturday 4 March - '''The Secondhand Book Sale is being held on Saturday 4 March from 8:30am until 1pm. We need your support to ensure the success of this event. The church is now accepting donations of books. If you are able to help set-up (from 2pm Friday) or pack-up (from 1pm Saturday) it would be appreciated. Make sure that you drop by on the day, buy some books and enjoy a Devonshire tea. For more information contact the Church Office on 9560 3580 or Sue Morgan on 9560 8024. * '''Planned Giving Letters - '''These are available from the table in the Foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver. * '''Monash Council Car Park Parking Restrictions - '''From Tuesday 21 February until Friday 10 March, the Council Car Park in Bogong Avenue will have sections closed for painting and maintenance. Please be mindful that this will put additional pressure on our Church car park. * Church Council met this week, and the provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20170222. Of particular interest among the attached documents is GrowingYoungBookReport, a report on a book that Alanee read during her recent study leave, on how to attract young people to the church, and the things we do that drive them away. Expect to hear more. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 18 February 2017 = * '''Planned Giving Letters - '''These are available from the table in the Foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver. * '''Secondhand Book Sale – Leaflet Delivery - '''If you have volunteered to deliver leaflets for the secondhand book sale please collect your leaflets from the foyer. The leaflets need to be delivered by Friday 24 February. * '''Rosters - '''Please check the letter rack for rosters if you have not already done so. * '''Monash Council parking restrictions - '''Council car park in Bogong Avenue – the entire car park is closed all day of Tuesday 21 February, and sections will remain closed for painting and maintenance until 10 March. Please be mindful that this will put additional pressure on our Church car park. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 February 2017 = * '''Material Aid Offering – Today – Sunday 12 February - '''The material aid offering for Sunday 12 February will be for Brentwood Secondary College’s wellbeing department. Donations of food, stationery, and toiletries are requested. Specific items required are are listed in the monthly bulletin. * '''Three Blind Mice – Mousetrap Theatre – Monday 20 February - '''On Monday 20 February the local production of “Three Blind Mice” will be presented at Croydon UCA at 7.30pm. Proceeds from ticket sales will assist Asylum Seekers through Lentara. Details of this production are on the Outreach noticeboard. * '''COP Committee 2017 Membership - '''Outreach Committee is inviting expressions of interest for a woman who is willing to serve on the COP Committee this year. For further information and expressions of interest see Neil Peters, Chair of Outreach. * '''With Love to the World '''- The next issue of With Love to the World is available for collection. * '''Planned Giving Letters''' - These are available from the table in the Foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver. * '''Secondhand Book Sale – Leaflet Delivery''' - If you have volunteered to deliver leaflets for the secondhand book sale please collect your leaflets from the foyer. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 February 2017 = * The new edition of the '''Presbytery newsletter''' is now available at [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Newsbeat-February-2017.pdf|Newsbeat-February-2017]], or you can visit the PresbyteryPage. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 28 January 2017 = * '''January Worship Services''' A reminder that during January there will be one combined worship service at 10am each week * '''Welfare Request -''' Do you have a workable iPad sitting unused at home? A local child has been requested by her primary school to bring an iPad to school. The family is struggling to pay for books, uniforms etc. and making this purchase is out of the question. If you can assist, please contact Dorothy Lockhart on 0419 133 556. * '''Adult Group – Friday 3 March from 1.45pm -''' Please note the change of date for the first Adult Group event for 2017. The first get-together for Adult Group in 2017 will be an afternoon tea at Madeline’s at Jells (in Jells Park) on Friday 3 March at 1.45pm. Come along and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship in a pleasant environment. An indication of your attendance would be appreciated. Enquiries: Sandra & Alan Barnard 9800 1188 or Margaret & Alan Lemke 9560 8710 * '''Secondhand Book Sale – March 4 from 8.30am to 1pm -''' A delicious Devonshire Tea will be available to refresh after your browsing. To make this event a great success we need: <<BR>> 1. Plenty of books to sell – donations of books welcomed at the church from February 26 – or see Sue Morgan. <<BR>> 2. Walkers to deliver advertising leaflets in mid February. The signup sheet is on the office counter. <<BR>> Proceeds to support the work of the church. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 21 January 2017 = * '''January Worship Services''' A reminder that during January there will be one combined worship service at 10am each week. * '''Ministry Team Movements -''' Rev Neil Peters and Alanee Hearnshaw will both be taking leave during January. For urgent pastoral care matters please feel free to contact Alison Clarkson on 9560 3167. * '''Welfare Request -''' Do you have a workable iPad sitting unused at home? A local child has been requested by her primary school to bring an iPad to school. The family is struggling to pay for books, uniforms etc. and making this purchase is out of the question. If you can assist, please contact Dorothy Lockhart on 0419 133 556. * '''Adult Group – Friday 3 February from 1.45pm -''' The first get-together for Adult Group in 2017 will be an afternoon tea at Madeline’s at Jells (in Jells Park) on Friday 3 February at 1.45pm. Come along and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship in a pleasant environment. An indication of your attendance would be appreciated. Enquiries: Sandra & Alan Barnard (9800 1188) or Margaret & Alan Lemke (9560 8710). * '''Secondhand Book Sale – March 4 from 8.30am to 1pm -''' A delicious Devonshire Tea will be available to refresh after your browsing. To make this event a great success we need: <<BR>> 1. Plenty of books to sell – donations of books welcomed at the church from February 26 – or see Sue Morgan. <<BR>> 2. Walkers to deliver advertising leaflets in mid February. The signup sheet is on the office counter. <<BR>> Proceeds to support the work of the church. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 14 January 2017 = * '''January Worship Services - '''A reminder that during January there will be one combined worship service at 10am each week. * '''Ministry Team Movements - '''Rev Neil Peters and Alanee Hearnshaw will both be taking leave during January. For urgent pastoral care matters please feel free to contact Alison Clarkson on 9560 3167. * '''Church Bookings for 2017 - '''A reminder that all church bookings for 2017 need to be finalized as soon as possible. This can be done by an email to the office. * '''2017 Rosters - '''Please make sure that you carefully check the letter rack and collect any rosters that are there for you. * '''Secondhand Book Sale – March 4 from 8.30am to 1pm - '''A delicious Devonshire Tea will be available to refresh after your browsing. To make this event a great success we need:- 1. Plenty of books to sell – donations of books welcomed at the church from February 26 – or see Sue Morgan. 1. Walkers to deliver advertising leaflets in mid February. The signup sheet is on the office counter. Proceeds to support the work of the church. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 December 2016 = * '''January Worship Services''' - A reminder that during January there will be one combined worship service at 10am each week. * '''Ministry Team Movements''' - Rev Neil Peters and Alanee Hearnshaw will both be taking leave during January. For urgent pastoral care matters please feel free to contact Alison Clarkson on 9560 3167. * '''Office Closure''' - The Church Office will be closed from Monday 26 December and re-open Tuesday 10 January. = GWUC Headines for w/e 17 December 2016 = * '''Church Council Elections – 18 December @ All Services''' - A ballot for election of Church Councillors will be held today at all services. Please make sure that you vote at one service today. * '''Carols on Kingsway – 18 December @ 7.30pm''' - Come and be part of the Christmas festivities at Carols on Kingsway at 7.30pm. All are welcome. * '''Empty Christmas Tree – Last Day to Drop Off – 18 December''' - Today is the last day to bring gifts for our tree. Gifts can include food items, toys, toiletries, vouchers for all ages. Gifts (preferably unwrapped) can be left under the tree until December 18, and support people in our local community and Broadmeadows UnitingCare. * '''Kids Christmas Event – 22 December from 2pm to 4pm''' - Join us for our annual Kids Christmas event as we explore the Christmas story in an interactive way, with entertainment, craft, activities, a little snack and challenges. This event is specifically designed for children aged 4 to 13. Cost: $5. To register online visit gwuc.org.au or for more information phone the Church Office on 9560 3580. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 10 December 2016 = * '''Seniors Carol Service – 11 December at 2.30pm''' - All are invited to the Carol Service on Sunday 11 December at 2.30pm. An afternoon tea of cake and shortbread will be served after the service. * '''Meeting of the Congregation – 13 December''' - A meeting of the Congregation will be held on Tuesday 13 December at 8pm. Items on the agenda will include receiving the 2017 Budget, the Glen Waverley Uniting Church Code of Conduct, revised Congregational Outreach Project Guidelines, Staffing, and a report from Church Council. The agenda is available from the Stewards table or online via: http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20161213 * '''Church Council Elections – 18 December''' - A ballot for election of Church Councillors will be held on 18 December. Please make sure you give this your prayerful consideration. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 December 2016 = * The new edition of the '''Presbytery newsletter''' is now available at [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Newsbeat-December-2016.pdf|Newsbeat-December-2016]], or you can visit the PresbyteryPage. * '''Remembrance Service – 6 December at 7.30pm'''All are invited to the Remembrance Service to be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 6 December. This is an opportunity to reflect and remember those who will not be with us at Christmas. - * '''Christmas Morning Tea at The Hub – 8 December from 10am till 12noon''' - Join us for this special morning tea – the last Hub event for the year. Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you are planning to attend. Any donations will be given to needy families in our community. * '''Seniors Carol Service – 11 December at 2.30pm''' - All are invited to the Carol Service on Sunday 11 December at 2.30pm. An afternoon tea of cake and shortbread will be served after the service. * '''Church Council Elections – 18 December''' - A ballot for election of Church Councillors will be held on 18 December. Please make sure you give this your prayerful consideration. * '''Volunteers Needed to Deliver Postcards for Advent Services''' - Please see the notice on the office counter if you can help to deliver Advent Services postcards to houses in the vicinity of the church before Sunday 11 December. Enquiries: Peter Anderson - 0411 123 253 = GWUC Headlines for w/e 26 November 2016 = * '''Childrens Christmas Photos – 28, 29, 30 November - '''Come along to The Hub this Monday-Wednesday between 10am and 12noon, and let your children or grandchildren dress up, be a part of the Christmas story, and have their photo taken for free; photos to be collected on 8 December * '''Meeting of the Congregation – 13 December - '''Meeting of the Congregation will be held on the evening of Tuesday 13 December at 8pm. Agenda available on the Wiki or from the office. * '''Church Council Elections – 18 December - '''A ballot for election of Church Councillors will be held on 18 December. Please make sure you give this your prayerful consideration. * '''Volunteers Needed to Deliver Postcards for Advent Services - '''Please see the notice on the office counter if you can help to deliver Advent Services postcards to houses in the vicinity of the church before Sunday 11 December. Enquiries: Peter Anderson - 0411 123 253 = GWUC Headlines for w/e 19 November 2016 = * '''Office Hours – November 21 to 25 - '''Please note the change in office hours this week and plan your visits accordingly. Wendy will be in the office each day as Heather is completing her last formation week at college for the year. * '''Church Christmas Lunch – 27 November at 12noon - '''Forms need to be in this Sunday for the Church Christmas Lunch on Sunday 27 November. Bookings are essential so if you are coming please fill in a form today. Forms are available in the November monthly bulletin or on the shelf outside the office. Forms and money can be given to Judith and Warren Greenwood or Laurel and John Muir. * '''Meeting of the Congregation – 13 December - '''Advance notice is given that a meeting of the Congregation will be held on the evening of Tuesday 13 December at 8pm. * '''Church Council Elections – 18 December - '''A ballot for election of Church Councillors will be held on 18 December. Please make sure you give this your prayerful consideration. * '''Advent Letter - '''The Advent letter is available for collection today for those who do not receive Church emails. Please collect your copy from the table as this saves us postage costs. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 12 November 2016 = * The new edition of the '''Presbytery newsletter''' is now available at http://www.ucappep.org/newsbeat/, or you can visit the PresbyteryPage. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 5 November 2016 = * '''GWUC Trivia Night – Saturday 5 November at 7pm - '''Please put your trivia hat on and join us for the 2016 Trivia night which is a family event and a fundraiser for the church. $5 entry per person. * '''Advent Study – Commencing Monday 7 November for 4 weeks - '''Four groups will be running for this study – Monday night at 7.30pm, Tuesday at 2.30pm, as well as an email and facebook group. Please add your name to the list on the Office Counter. * '''More Than Godspell – Friday 11 November at 7.30pm - '''Please attend this concert being put on by the Diamond Valley Singers. Cost: $20. Fundraising efforts will support NCYC. It will be a great night. * '''“The Getaways” Weekend Away – Thursday 10 to Wednesday 16 November - '''The Getaways are going to Healesville in November. All are welcome. See the monthly bulletin for more details or contact Joanne Boldiston on 0438 413 964. * '''Monthly Material Aid Offering for Welfare – Sunday 13 November - '''The work of our Welfare Committee is the focus of this month’s material aid offering. Non-perishables such as breakfast cereals, long life milk, canned fruit, soups, meals etc; tea, coffee, Milo, biscuits etc are all appreciated as well as toothpaste and brushes, soap, washing powders. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 29 October 2016 = * '''Outreach BBQ Forum – 30 October at 12noon - '''On 30 October we will be hearing from David Karoly, one of Australia’s leading climate and environmental scientists. Lunch will be provided. The cost is $5. Please put your name on the list in the foyer to assist with catering. * '''Adult Group – Friday 4 November at 8pm - '''This month we look forward to another interesting talk by one of our own group members. Robin Pope will entertain us with ‘A Papuan Life Remembered’. All welcome. * '''GWUC Trivia Night – Saturday 5 November at 7pm - '''Please put your trivia hat on and join us for the 2016 Trivia night which is a family event and a fundraiser for the church. $5 entry per person. * '''Advent Study – Commencing Monday 7 November for 4 weeks - '''Four groups will be running for this study – Monday night at 7.30pm, Tuesday at 2.30pm, as well as an email and facebook group. Please add your name to the list on the Office Counter. * '''More Than Godspell – Friday 11 November at 7.30pm - '''Please attend this concert being put on by the Diamond Valley Singers. Cost: $20. Fundraising efforts will support NCYC. It will be a great night. * '''“The Getaways” Weekend Away – Thursday 10 to Wednesday 16 November - '''The Getaways are going to Healesville in November. All are welcome. See the monthly bulletin for more details or contact Joanne Boldiston on 0438 413 964. * '''Honey Money - '''Unfortunately we have had some problems with honey money so we are asking that you please leave cash in the small plastic bags provided in the office or letterbox outside the front entrance. Many thanks for your ongoing support. * '''Piano Trolley -''' Could the borrower of our church piano trolley please return it as soon as possible. Thank you. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 October 2016 = * '''Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Reminder – Final Drop Off Day Thursday 27 October -''' All collected shoeboxes will be taken to Operation Christmas Child on Friday morning, so please make sure your filled box is delivered to the Church Office on Thursday 27 October. * '''Seniors Morning Tea at The Hub – Thursday 27 October at 10am -''' Come and enjoy morning tea at The Hub to thank our Seniors for all they do to help in our community. All ages welcome. Bring your family and friends. All donations to research into Motor Neurone Disease. * '''Outreach BBQ Forum – 30 October at 12noon -''' On 30 October we will be hearing from David Karoly, one of Australia’s leading climate and environmental scientists. Lunch will be provided. The cost is $5. Please put your name on the list in the foyer to assist with catering. * '''GWUC Trivia Night – Saturday 5 November at 7pm -''' Please put your trivia hat on and join us for the 2016 Trivia night which is a family event and a fundraiser for the church. $5 entry per person. * '''Advent Study – Commencing Monday 7 November for 4 weeks -''' Four groups will be running for this study – Monday night at 7.30pm, Tuesday at 2.30pm, as well as an email and facebook group. Please add your name to the list on the Office Counter. * '''Piano Trolley -''' Could the borrower of our church piano trolley please return it as soon as possible. Thank you. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 October 2016 = * '''Combined Service – 16 October at 10am - '''A reminder that this Sunday there will be a combined service of worship at 10am. Following worship there will be morning tea and cake. * '''Outreach BBQ Forum - 30 October at 12noon - '''On 30 October we will be hearing from David Karoly, one of Australia’s leading climate and environmental scientists. Lunch will be provided. The cost is $5. Please put your name on the list in the foyer to assist with catering. * '''Piano Trolley - '''Could the borrower of our church piano trolley please return it as soon as possible. Thank you. * '''Trailer Needs A Home - '''One trailer of average quality requiring a loving home is available from our church family. Please contact the office if you think this would suit your requirements. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 October 2016 = * '''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. * '''Keep the Fete Date – Saturday 15 October from 8.30am to 2pm - '''This Saturday! Please make sure that you have this date in your diary and think about how you might be able to help. See the bulletin for details, and sign-up sheets on the office counter. * '''Glenallen School Working Bee – Saturday 22 October from 9am-12noon - '''As part of our partnership with Glenallen School we would like to have a group to take part in their next school working bee. Please see Andrew Hosking or the office for more details. = 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 2 Dec 2017 = * The new edition of the '''Presbytery newsletter''' is now available at [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Newsbeat-December-2017.pdf|Newsbeat-December-2017]], or you can visit the PresbyteryPage. * '''Combined Service and Christmas Lunch – 3 December -''' A reminder that this Sunday we will share in a Combined Service at 10am. This will be followed by the Christmas lunch. * '''Christmas Morning Tea at The Hub – 7 December from 10am -''' Come and enjoy a special Christmas morning tea with family and friends at The Hub. All donations to help needy families in our community. * '''Volunteers Needed to Deliver Postcards for Advent Services – 10 December -''' Please see the sign-up sheet on the table in the foyer if you can help to deliver Advent Services postcards to houses in the area around the church in the week following Sunday 10 December. Enquiries: Peter Anderson – 0411 123 253. * '''Empty Christmas Tree – Closing Tuesday 12 December -''' You are invited to bring along a small (non-returnable) decoration to add to our empty Christmas tree, as well as a gift for under the tree. Gifts will be distributed to some in our community (through Welfare) and also to Broadmeadows. Please do not wrap your gifts. Gifts need to be delivered by Tuesday 12 December as they will be taken for sorting on Wednesday 13 December so they can be distributed before Christmas. * '''NewView Deadline – Friday 15 December -''' Our theme for the last 2017 issue is “Reconsidering our faith through the Christmas Story”. See the monthly bulletin for detail about the theme. We welcome your stories, poems, book reviews, reports of recent GWUC community activities, letters and photos relating to our theme or more generally to our shared faith journey. Submissions to Robin Pope at [email protected] or handed in to the Church Office no later than Friday December 15. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 25 Nov 2017 = * '''Night of Trivia Fun – Saturday 25 November at 7pm -''' Join us for a fun night, fundraising for church projects while enjoying trivia. We will begin with a kids round. BYO nibbles. Tea and coffee will be provided. All are welcome. $10 for adults. Kids free! * '''BBQ Outreach Forum – Sunday 26 November at 12noon -''' Jessica Morthorpe, founder and director of Five Leaf Eco-Awards, will speak about her work and vision as we enjoy lunch. Please RSVP on the sheet outside the office. $5 to cover the cost of lunch is payable on the day. * '''Children’s Christmas Photos – Monday 27, Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 November -''' Come along to The Hub from 10am till 12noon, bring your children or grandchildren, on Monday 27, Tuesday 28 or Wednesday 29 November. Children can dress up in nativity costumes and have their photo taken. Dress ups will be available to use. * '''Remembrance Service – Tuesday 28 November at 8pm -''' All are welcome to the Remembrance Service to be held on Tuesday 28 November at 8pm. The service includes a time of reflection and remembering loved ones who have passed away. Following the service supper will be served. * '''Adult Group Spit Roast – Friday 1 December at 6pm -''' On Friday 1 December Adult Group will be having their Christmas break-up, a Spit Roast at $25 per person in the Church Hall at 6pm. Everyone is welcome. RSVP to Margaret Lemke on 9560 8710. * '''Church Christmas Lunch – Sunday 3 December at 12noon -''' Forms need to be filled in and given to Laurel and John Muir, Judith and Warren Greenwood, TODAY (26/11). Forms are in the November monthly bulletin and on the office counter. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 18 Nov 2017 = * '''Frontier Services Retiring Offering - Sunday 19 November -''' There will be a retiring offering at our services the Sunday to support the ministry of Frontier Services in remote Australia. There will also be a special morning tea to thank you for donating, and a chance to make a small contribution if you are not able to contribute to the retiring offering. * '''Night of Trivia Fun – Saturday 25 November at 7pm - '''Join us for a fun night, fundraising for church projects while enjoying trivia. We will begin with a kids round. BYO nibbles. Tea and coffee will be provided. All are welcome. $10 for adults. Kids free! * '''BBQ Outreach Forum – Sunday 26 November at 12noon -''' Jessica Morthorpe, founder and director of Five Leaf Eco-Awards, will speak about her work and vision as we enjoy lunch. Please RSVP on the sheet outside the office. $5 to cover the cost of lunch is payable on the day. * '''Billeting Needed – Thursday 23 November to Sunday 26 November -''' The Church Council have been trying to build a relationship with a church in Indonesia called "Riedel" Congregation in Manado, Northern Sulawesi, Indonesia. To cement our relationship 7 members including the senior minister are visiting our congregation from Thursday 23 Nov to Monday morning 27 Nov. This is Lucky's home church. They will stay with us 4 nights. We are trying to billet the 7 with members of our church congregation. Please express interest to Neil Peters. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 Nov 2017 = The link at the end of this item contains a pastoral statement regarding the same gender marriage postal survey, the results of which are expected next week. The statement asks people to contact their presbytery or synod if in need of support. https://crosslight.org.au/2017/11/10/australian-marriage-law-postal-survey/ * '''Today – Sunday 12 November at 9.15am -''' Beeac Uniting Church and Glen Waverley Uniting Church are celebrating 10 years of Direct Telecasting of Worship on Sunday 12 November, led by Rev Neil Peters at Beeac. Rev Greg Fry and Rev Jen Pretty (who initiated this ground-breaking technology with the GWUC IT Team) will be in Beeac. Rev Ineke Gyles will lead the activities at Glen Waverley and then will stay to join in a special morning tea. * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 14 November -''' There will be a meeting of the Congregation on Tuesday November 14 at 8pm in the Worship Centre. The main item on the agenda will be consideration of the budget for 2018 but there will also be important reports relevant to the many exciting activities that take place within our congregation.<<BR>>Please note this date in your diary now. The agenda for this meeting is available at:-http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20171114 or from the Steward’s table. * '''With Love to the World -''' The new copies of With Love to the World are available for collection in the letter rack. Please make sure you collect your copy. * '''Billeting needed -''' The church council have been trying to build a relationship with a church in Indonesia called "Riedel" Congregation in Manado, Northern Sulawesi, Indonesia. To cement our relationship 7 members including the senior minister are visiting our congregation from Thursday 23rd Nov to Monday morning 27th Nov. This is Lucky's home church. So they will stay with us 4 nights. We are trying to billet the 7 with members of our church congregation. Please express interest to Neil Peters. * '''Cleaning and Lawn Mowing Rosters 2018 -''' Church cleaning and lawn mowing is done each week by volunteers. Four teams of 2 people each clean a part of the complex each week, taking no more than 2 hours. Please consider if you could give a couple of hours Friday evening / Saturday morning, 4 or 5 times a year in 2018 to help keep our church tidy. Please sign up on the list on the office counter if you can help. We will assume current volunteers are able to help again unless they have advised or please note otherwise on the list. Any queries to Herb Fleming 0407 516 827 or [email protected] = GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 Nov 2017 = * '''Sunday 5 November -''' Club 2017 will meet for lunch after the 11am service today. * '''Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes – Thursday 9 November -''' A reminder that the final day for dropping off filled shoeboxes at the Church Office is Thursday 9 November. The shoeboxes will be delivered to the warehouse Friday morning for delivery to the children in time for Christmas. Enquiries: Kimberly Easton 0410 708 824. * '''Two-way worship with Beeac – Sunday 12 November at 9.15am -''' Beeac Uniting Church and Glen Waverley Uniting Church are celebrating 10 years of Direct Telecasting of Worship on Sunday 12 November, led by Rev Neil Peters at Beeac. Rev Greg Fry and Rev Jen Pretty (who initiated this ground-breaking technology with the GWUC IT Team) will be in Beeac. Rev Ineke Gyles will lead the activities at Glen Waverley and then will stay to join in a special morning tea. * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 14 November - '''There will be a meeting of the Congregation on Tuesday November 14 at 8pm in the Worship Centre. The main item on the agenda will be consideration of the budget for 2018 but there will also be important reports relevant to the many exciting activities that take place within our congregation. Please note this date in your diary now. The agenda for this meeting is available at CongMeetingAgenda20171114. * '''With Love to the World -''' The new copies of With Love to the World are available for collection in the letter rack. Please make sure you collect your copy. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 28 Oct 2017 = * '''Worship Sunday 29 October - '''Rev Neil Peters has this Sunday off and is pleased that Di Paterson is able to lead worship this Sunday. * '''West Papuan Dinner/Entertainment – Saturday 4 November at 5.45pm - '''All are invited to a West Papuan Dinner at St Luke’s Uniting Church (94 Essex Road, Mt Waverley) on Saturday 4 November from 5.45pm. Cost: $30 / $15 includes dinner and entertainment. For more details please see the outside notice board. * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 14 November - '''There will be a meeting of the Congregation on Tuesday November 14 at 8pm in the Worship Centre. The main item on the agenda will be consideration of the budget for 2018 but there will also be important reports relevant to the many exciting activities that take place within our congregation.<<BR>>Please note this date in your diary now. A full agenda will be available soon. * '''With Love to the World - '''The new copies of With Love to the World are available for collection in the letter rack. Please make sure you collect your copy. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 Oct 2017 = * Some information for wireless IT users about the current vulnerability issues is available at WiFiWarning * '''Combined Worship – Sunday 22 October at 10am''' - Please join us for Combined Worship at 10am on Sunday and stay around to share in a cup of tea afterwards. * '''Seniors Morning Tea at The Hub – Thursday 26 October from 10am''' - Support research into Motor Neurone Disease at our Seniors’ Morning Tea at The Hub on Thursday 26 October at 10am. Come along and enjoy a cuppa and delicious morning tea with family and friends. Please add your name to the list on the shelf outside the office if you are coming. * '''Adult Group – Friday 3 November at 8pm''' - You are invited to an evening with Lynn Peters in the Chapel at 8pm. All are welcome. * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 14 November''' - There will be a meeting of the Congregation on Tuesday November 14 at 8pm in the Worship Centre. The main item on the agenda will be consideration of the budget for 2018 but there will also be important reports relevant to the many exciting activities that take place within our congregation. Please note this date in your diary now. A full agenda will be available soon. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 Oct 2017 = * '''Ping-Pong-a-Thon''' – Friday 13 to Saturday 14 October This year the Ping-Pong-a-Thon for social justice is being held at High Street Road Uniting Church from Friday 13 October to Saturday 14 October. Further information is available on the outside noticeboards or at www.pingpongathon.com * Sunday 15 October – 8am, 9.15am and 11am At our morning services we welcome Janinne Jackson, Executive Director of Frontier Services, who will share in worship with us. * '''Celebrating Seniors – Sunday 15 October at 2.30pm''' As part of the Victorian Seniors Festival you are invited to join us for music and afternoon tea on Sunday 15 October 2017 from 2.30pm to 4pm at the church. * '''Craft and Gift Stall for the Fete''' – Assistance Required –Monday 16 October Items for the craft and gift stall will be priced and wrapped on Monday 16 October (12.30pm – 2pm) in the church hall. If you have any items for this stall you can bring them along at this time or leave them in the Church Office, clearly marked. * '''Planned Giving Envelopes''' The new sets of envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours. * '''Church Fete – 21 October''' Please see the weekly and monthly bulletins for information on how to be involved. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 Oct 2017 = * '''Uniting Church in Australia: ‘A People of God on the Way’''' * Public forum: Sunday 15 October, from 3:00pm at the CTM Parkville, includes shared afternoon tea beforehand. * Dr Deidre Palmer, President-Elect of the national Assembly, will explore the current and future shape of the Uniting Church. * Rev Dr Geoff Thompson, established theologian of the Uniting Church, will address the Basis of Union as our continuing theological compass. * Join these two national leaders for an afternoon forum to explore where the Uniting Church is heading, and how will we find our way together. * FREE forum but please RSVP online for catering purposes: https://ucavt.goregister.com.au/peopleofgod2017 * If you have any queries please contact us at the CTM via [email protected] < mailto:[email protected]> or phone 9340-8800. * '''Newsletter from Synod''' available [[http://communications.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/r/ED974ED8D8BCD4AB2540EF23F30FEDED/3F48BF59982C9E9A1A01488700E2614F|here.]] * '''CommunityPlanter:''' Faith Formation & Inter Cultural Ministry Part-time Position. We are delighted to announce that Dietrich Cheung has accepted the role of Community Planter at Glen Waverley Uniting Church. Dietrich will commence duties on Wednesday 22 November, 2017. For more details please see the weekly bulletin. * '''Craft and Gift Stall for the Fete – Assistance Required''' – Monday 9 & Monday 16 October. Items for the craft and gift stall will be priced and wrapped on Monday 9 October (11am to 12noon) and Monday 16 October (12.30pm – 2pm) in the church hall. If you have any items for this stall you can bring them along at this time or leave them in the Church Office, clearly marked. * '''Ping-Pong-a-Thon''' – Friday 13 to Saturday 14 October. This year the Ping-Pong-a-Thon for social justice is being held at High Street Road Uniting Church from Friday 13 October to Saturday 14 October. Further information is available on the outside noticeboards or at www.pingpongathon.com * '''Celebrating Seniors – Sunday 15 October – Keep the date!''' As part of the Victorian Seniors Festival you are invited to join us for music and afternoon tea on Sunday 15 October 2017 from 2.30pm to 4pm at the church. If you require transport please contact the Office by Thursday 12 October. * '''Planned Giving Envelopes.''' The new sets of envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours. * '''Fete - Leaflet Delivery.''' If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the fete, please collect your leaflets from the table in the foyer. The leaflets need to be delivered by Sunday 15 October. * '''Church Fete -21 October.''' Please see the weekly and monthly bulletins for information on how to be involved. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 30 Sep 2017 = * The new edition of the '''Presbytery newsletter''' is now available at [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Newsbeat-October-2017.pdf|Newsbeat-October-2017]], or you can visit the PresbyteryPage. * '''Council met this week''' and the provisional minutes can be found at CouncilMinutes20170926 * '''Daylight Saving starts.''' A reminder that this Sunday, 1 October 2017, clocks will go forward one hour at 2am. * '''Safe Church Training – New Sessions''' Please see the Bulletin for the two sessions of Safe Church Training to be run this coming week. * '''Club 2017''' All are welcome to join with us for the Club 2017 lunch after the 11am Service on Sunday. * '''Moon Festival – 7 October''' Please see the weekly bulletin to see how you can be involved in this family event which we are inviting our community to share in. * '''Celebrating Seniors''' – Sunday 15 October – Keep the date! As part of the Victorian Seniors Festival you are invited to join us for music and afternoon tea on Sunday 15 October, 2017 from 2.30pm to 4pm at the church. * '''Planned Giving Envelopes''' The new sets of envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours. * '''Fete – Leaflet Delivery ''' If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the fete, please collect your leaflets from the table in the foyer. * '''Church Fete – 21 October''' Please see the weekly and monthly bulletins for information on how to be involved. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 Sep 2017 = * Presbytery are looking for involvement with the new social welfare arm "Uniting". See [[PPEPUnitingDiscussion]] * '''Safe Church Training''' – New Sessions. Please see the Bulletin for the new sessions of Safe Church Training to be run over the next couple of weeks. * '''Next Sunday''' – 1 October – Club 2017. All are welcome to join with us for the Club 2017 lunch after the 11am Service next Sunday. * '''Moon Festival''' – 7 October Please see the weekly bulletin to see how you can be involved in this family event which we are inviting our community to share in. * '''NewView.''' The next issue of NewView will address the theme of Living Communities. The September monthly bulletin has details of what you might contribute. Closing date for contributions is Thursday September 28. * '''Celebrating Seniors''' – Sunday 15 October – Keep the date! As part of the Victorian Seniors Festival you are invited to join us for music and afternoon tea on Sunday 16 October, 2017 from 2.30pm to 4pm at the church. * '''Planned Giving Envelopes.''' The new sets of envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours. * '''Church Fete – 21 October.''' Please see the weekly and monthly bulletins for information on how to be involved. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 9 Sept 2017 = * '''Material Aid Offering – Today – Sunday 10 September - '''Today the Material Aid Offering is to support the work of the Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Committee. Donations of breakfast cereals, long life milk, canned fruit, soups, meals, rice, pasta, toothpaste, soap etc gratefully received. * '''Light Lunch – Today – Sunday 10 September - '''Don’t forget to join us for light lunch after the 11am Service this Sunday. * '''Volunteers Needed to Deliver Fete Leaflets - '''Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you can help deliver leaflets for our fete. We need about 50 people to letter-box drop 13,000 leaflets during the second week of October. If you delivered leaflets for the fete in 2015, please tick or cross out your name on the list, depending on whether you can assist again this year. * '''NewView - '''The next issue of NewView will address the theme of Living Communities. The September monthly bulletin has detail of what you might contribute. Closing date for contributions is Thursday September 28. * '''Church Fete – 21 October - '''Please see the weekly and monthly bulletins for information on how to be involved. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 2 Sept 2017 = * [[http://www.ucappep.org/newsbeat/|The presbytery newsletter is available here.]] * [[http://communications.cmail20.com/t/ViewEmail/r/33B9A682B10917E82540EF23F30FEDED/F7632BB3AF7DA86FA7F290B8E8FDC6A0|Synod newsletter is available here.]] * Synod is meeting this weekend. [[http://synod.org.au/2017/|See Synod 2017 website]] and [[attachment:2017Sep07ModeratorLetterToCongregationsReSynod2017.pdf|letter from moderator.]] * '''Dad’s Day Services and Morning Tea – Sunday 3 September''' - Father’s Day will have a special focus at our 9.15 and 11am services this week, with a special morning tea between these services. All welcome. * '''Club 2017 – Sunday 3 September at 12noon''' - Club 2017 will meet for lunch after the 11am service on Sunday 3 September. * '''Church Council Elections''' - We are pleased to announce that all 8 candidates have received the overwhelming support of the congregation and so have been declared successful in being elected to Church Council. * '''Intergenerational Night Postponed''' - Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to postpone our Intergenerational Night. It will probably be held early next year but we will let you know when we have organised another date. * '''Confirmation Group''' - We are looking for those interested in exploring more about their faith, church, the bible and the ethos of the Uniting Church and the tradition of confirmation to join a confirmation group.<<BR>>The group would be looking at a ten week commitment, with opportunities to be mentored, visit other churches, learn, discuss and question in a group setting.<<BR>>Please contact Neil or Alanee if you are interested or have any questions. * '''Safe Church Training''' - Safe Church Training will be offered at the following times in September – Wednesday 6 at 7.30pm, Friday 8 at 2.30pm and Sunday 10 at 2.30pm. Please think about which of these dates might suit you. * '''Church Fete – 21 October''' - Please see the weekly and monthly bulletins for information on how to be involved. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 26 Aug 2017 = * '''Church Council Elections - '''We are pleased to announce that all 8 candidates have received the overwhelming support of the congregation and so have been declared successful in being elected to Church Council. * '''Adult Group – Friday 1 September at 8pm - '''Come along to an evening of fellowship and a mystery tour conducted by Jenny and Roger, no passport required. All are welcome. * '''Club 2017 – Sunday 3 September at 12noon - '''Club 2017 will meet for lunch after the 11am service on Sunday 3 September. * '''Intergenerational Night Postponed - '''Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to postpone our Intergenerational Night. It will probably be held early next year but we will let you know when we have organised another date. * '''Confirmation Group - '''We are looking for those interested in exploring more about their faith, church, the bible and the ethos of the Uniting Church and the tradition of confirmation to join a confirmation group.<<BR>>The group would be looking at a ten week commitment, with opportunities to be mentored, visit other churches, learn, discuss and question in a group setting.<<BR>>Please contact Neil or Alanee if you are interested or have any questions. * '''Safe Church Training - '''Safe Church Training will be offered at the following times in September – Wednesday 6 at 7.30pm, Friday 8 at 2.30pm and Sunday 10 at 2.30pm. Please think about which of these dates might suit you. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 19 Aug 2017 = * '''Church Council Election Today – Sunday 20 August - '''Election of Church Council Nominees will take place today, Sunday 20 August. A single purpose congregation meeting is called for today, encompassing all services of worship to enable maximum possible participation by our congregation. * '''Worship with Jools Tonight – Sunday 20 August at 7pm - '''Jools is back in Australia and we have the pleasure of his input at the 7pm Service on 20 August. Please feel free to come and hear Rev Jools Hamilton share next Sunday. * '''Ministry Team Update - '''Both Rev Neil Peters and Alanee Hearnshaw will be attending the Uniting Leaders Conference in Adelaide next week from Tuesday 22 August to Friday 25 August. * '''Confirmation Group - '''We are looking for those interested in exploring more about their faith, church, the bible and the ethos of the Uniting Church and the tradition of confirmation to join a confirmation group. The group would be looking at a ten week commitment, with opportunities to be mentored, visit other churches, learn, discuss and question in a group setting. Please contact Neil or Alanee if you are interested or have any questions. * '''Safe Church Training - '''Safe Church Training will be offered at the following times in September – Wednesday 6 at 7.30pm, Friday 8 at 2.30pm and Sunday 10 at 2.30pm. Please think about which of these dates might suit you. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 5 Aug 2017 = * The new edition of the '''Presbytery newsletter''' is now available at [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Newsbeat-August-2017.pdf|Newsbeat-August-2017]], or you can visit the PresbyteryPage. * '''Indonesian Cultural Night – Saturday 12 August - '''Our Church Community is invited to an Indonesian Cultural Night to be put on by the small Indonesian congregation who have been worshipping in our premises on Sunday afternoons. They are seeking to integrate into our congregation and this would be a great way for us to get to know one another. The night will include dinner, song and dance. Cost for the event is by donation. Profits will be shared between Glen Waverley Uniting Church and supporting rural ministry in Indonesia. * '''Confirmation Group - '''We are looking for those interested in exploring more about their faith, church, the bible and the ethos of the Uniting Church and the tradition of confirmation to join a confirmation group.<<BR>>The group would be looking at a ten week commitment, with opportunities to be mentored, visit other churches, learn, discuss and question in a group setting.<<BR>>Please contact Neil or Alanee if you are interested or have any questions. * '''Safe Church Training - '''Safe Church Training will be offered at the following times in September – Wednesday 6 at 7.30pm, Friday 8 at 2.30pm and Sunday 10 at 2.30pm. Please think about which of these dates might suit you. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 July = * '''Nomination for Church Council – Nominations Close July 30''' - This year there will be nine vacancies to fill on Church Council. An election of Church Councillors will be held on Sunday August 20 following each worship activity. In preparation, please consider carefully whether you are willing to accept nomination and whether there are people you wish to nominate.<<BR>>Nomination forms are available from the Stewards Table. Information about what the Church Council does is available on the wiki at http://wiki.gwuc.or.au/gwuc/WhatChurchCouncilDoes. * '''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. * '''Tennis Club AGM – Saturday 29 July at 5pm - '''The Annual General Meeting of the Uniting Church Glen Waverley Tennis Club will be held in the clubhouse on Saturday 29 July 2017 at 5pm. Entry to the clubhouse is from from Highvale Primary School car park at the end of Ashton and Plymouth Street, Glen Waverley. * '''Indonesian Cultural Night – Saturday 12 August - '''Our Church Community is invited to an Indonesian Cultural Night to be put on by the small Indonesian congregation who have been worshipping in our premises on Sunday afternoons. They are seeking to integrate into our congregation and this would be a great way for us to get to know one another. The night will include dinner, song and dance. Cost for the event is by donation. Profits will be shared between Glen Waverley Uniting Church and supporting rural ministry in Indonesia. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 July = * '''Seniors Service – This Sunday – 16 July at 2pm - '''All are welcome to come and join with us for a service based around the Lord’s Prayer. There will be a selection of well-known hymns, and afternoon tea will follow the service. * '''Tennis Club AGM – Saturday 29 July at 5pm - '''The Annual General Meeting of the Uniting Church Glen Waverley Tennis Club will be held in the clubhouse on Saturday 29 July 2017 at 5pm. Entry to the clubhouse is from from Highvale Primary School car park at the end of Ashton and Plymouth Street, Glen Waverley. * '''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. * '''Nomination for Church Council - '''This year there will be nine vacancies to fill on Church Council. An election of Church Councillors will be held on Sunday August 20 following each worship activity. In preparation, please consider carefully whether you are willing to accept nomination and whether there are people you wish to nominate. Nomination forms are available from the Stewards Table. Information about what the Church Council does is available on the wiki at http://wiki.gwuc.or.au/gwuc/WhatChurchCouncilDoes. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 9 July = * The new edition of the '''Presbytery newsletter''' is now available at [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Newsbeat-July-2017.pdf|Newsbeat-July-2017]], or you can visit the PresbyteryPage. * '''Material Aid Offering for RSPCA – Sunday 9 July - '''This month’s material aid collection will support the work of the RSPCA. Donations of blankets, towels, pillow slips, tea towels, pet friendly toys, sealed pet food and polyester filled doonas are welcome. Please note - all pillows and feather filled doonas are not accepted. * '''Combined Worship and Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 9 July - '''Following Combined Worship at 10am this Sunday we will join in a Meeting of the Congregation at 11.30am. The main item of the agenda will be approval of the Congregation Outreach Projects for 2017. To view the agenda online please visit http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20170709. * '''Seniors Service – Sunday 16 July - '''All are welcome to come and join with us for a service based around the Lord’s Prayer. There will be a selection of well-known hymns, and afternoon tea will follow the service. If you would like to attend, but need help with transport, please contact the Church Office by Wednesday 12 July. * '''Nomination for Church Council - '''This year there will be nine vacancies to fill on Church Council. An election of Church Councillors will be held on Sunday August 20 following each worship activity. In preparation, please consider carefully whether you are willing to accept nomination and whether there are people you wish to nominate. Nomination forms are available from the Stewards Table. Information about what the Church Council does is available on the wiki at http://wiki.gwuc.or.au/gwuc/WhatChurchCouncilDoes. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 2 July = * '''Church Bulletins''' - In response to several concerns expressed by members of the congregation about missing Bulletin emails, a new wiki page ChurchEmailVanishing has been created to assist people in restoring the delivery of their Bulletins. * '''Club 2017 – Sunday 2 July at 12noon -''' Club 2017 will meet after the 11am Service on Sunday. * '''UCAF – Tuesday 4 July at 10am -''' Members will meet for morning tea at 10am. This will be followed by our meeting where we wil hear from Hanna Landray from South-east Volunteers. All are welcome to attend. * '''Men’s Fellowship – Tuesday 4 July at 2pm -''' All are welcome to come and hear our speaker who will be sharing about Melways. * '''Adult Group – Friday 7 July at 8pm -''' Alan Robison and six others will make presentations on this night. For more information contact Alan Barnard on 9800 1188. * '''Sunday 9 July at 11.30am- '''The next meeting of the congregation will be held following combined worship at 10am on Sunday 9 July. The main item on the agenda will be the approval of Congregation Outreach Projects for 2017. Please make a note of this date in your diary now. To access a copy of the agenda visit http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20170709. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 June = * '''Anniversary Service and Lunch – Today – Sunday 25 June at 10am -''' Following the 10am Combined Service today, we will share in our Anniversary lunch for those who have booked. * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 9 July at 11.30am -''' Advance notice is given of the next meeting of the congregation. The meeting will follow combined worship at 10am. The main item on the agenda will be approval of the Congregational Outreach Projects for 2017. Please make a note of this date in your diary now. An agenda for the meeting is now available, and can be viewed online or downloaded at http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20170709. * '''Seniors Service – Sunday 16 July at 2pm -''' All are welcome to attend the next Seniors Service on Sunday 16 July at 2pm. There will be a selection of well-known hymns and afternoon tea will follow the service. If you will need assistance with transport, please contact the Church Office. * '''Share Winter Appeal for the Invisible Poor -''' The Share Winter Appeal has been launched with the focus this year on helping the invisible poor. Please collect a brochure from the Stewards Table for more information as to how you might assist. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 17 June = * '''Anniversary Letter -''' For those who are not on email, please take your printed copy of the Anniversary Letter from the foyer. This will help us keep postage costs down. * '''Ivan’s Pies – Collection Tuesday 20 June -''' Please collect your pie orders from the hall on Tuesday 20 June between 1pm and 5pm. Thank you for your support. * '''Anniversary Service and Lunch – Sunday 25 June -''' Following a 10am Combined Service on Sunday 25 June we will share in our Anniversary lunch. Tickets for lunch available from the Church office. * '''Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 9 July at 11.30am -''' Advance notice is given of the next meeting of the congregation. The meeting will follow combined worship at 10am. The main item of the agenda will be approval of the Congregation Outreach Projects for 2017. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 10 June = * '''Material Aid Offering for June – Sunday 11 June''' - This month the Material Aid Offering will be in support of the Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Committee. Non-perishables such as breakfast cereals, long-life milk, Milo, canned fruit, soups and meals, as well as tea, coffee, biscuits, toothpaste and brushes, would all be appreciated. * '''Anniversary Letter''' - For those who are not on email, please take your printed copy of the Anniversary Letter from the foyer. This will help us keep postage costs down. * '''NewView – Submissions due by 13 June''' - Submissions for the next issue of NewView, which will be around the theme of ‘acceptance’, are due by 13 June. These can be left at the Church Office or emailed to [email protected] . * '''Anniversary Service and Lunch – Sunday 25 June''' - Following a 10am Combined Service on Sunday 25 June we will share in our Anniversary lunch. Tickets for lunch available from the Church office. * '''Meeting of the Congegation – Sunday 9 July at 11.30am''' - Advance notice is given of the next meeting of the congregation. The meeting will follow combined worship at 10am. The main item of the agenda will be approval of the Congregation Outreach Projects for 2017. = GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 June = * '''Club 2017 – Sunday 4 June - '''Club 2017 will meet for lunch today after the 11am Service. * '''Ivan’s Pies – Order by Tuesday 6 June - '''The Tennis Club is holding its ‘Annual Pie Drive’ and would again appreciate your support. The pies are an ideal quick meal now that winter weather is here. Forms are on the Office Counter. For more detail see the Bulletin or contact Eileen Scott (9800 4005) or Barbara Chamberlain (9764 0975). * '''UCAF – Tuesday 6 June - '''Join us at 10am for Morning Tea followed by our meeting at 10.30am. All are welcome to attend. Goods brought will be for GWUC Welfare Committee. * '''Men’s Fellowship – Tuesday 6 June - '''Join us at 2pm for a journey through China looking at the incredible Terracotta Warriors. * '''NewView – Submissions due by 13 June - '''Submissions for the next issue of NewView, which will be around the theme of ‘acceptance’, are due by 13 June. These can be left at the Church Office or emailed to [email protected] . |
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Combined Service and Christmas Lunch – 3 December - A reminder that this Sunday we will share in a Combined Service at 10am. This will be followed by the Christmas lunch.
Christmas Morning Tea at The Hub – 7 December from 10am - Come and enjoy a special Christmas morning tea with family and friends at The Hub. All donations to help needy families in our community.
Volunteers Needed to Deliver Postcards for Advent Services – 10 December - Please see the sign-up sheet on the table in the foyer if you can help to deliver Advent Services postcards to houses in the area around the church in the week following Sunday 10 December. Enquiries: Peter Anderson – 0411 123 253.
Empty Christmas Tree – Closing Tuesday 12 December - You are invited to bring along a small (non-returnable) decoration to add to our empty Christmas tree, as well as a gift for under the tree. Gifts will be distributed to some in our community (through Welfare) and also to Broadmeadows. Please do not wrap your gifts. Gifts need to be delivered by Tuesday 12 December as they will be taken for sorting on Wednesday 13 December so they can be distributed before Christmas.
NewView Deadline – Friday 15 December - Our theme for the last 2017 issue is “Reconsidering our faith through the Christmas Story”. See the monthly bulletin for detail about the theme. We welcome your stories, poems, book reviews, reports of recent GWUC community activities, letters and photos relating to our theme or more generally to our shared faith journey. Submissions to Robin Pope at [email protected] or handed in to the Church Office no later than Friday December 15.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 25 Nov 2017
Night of Trivia Fun – Saturday 25 November at 7pm - Join us for a fun night, fundraising for church projects while enjoying trivia. We will begin with a kids round. BYO nibbles. Tea and coffee will be provided. All are welcome. $10 for adults. Kids free!
BBQ Outreach Forum – Sunday 26 November at 12noon - Jessica Morthorpe, founder and director of Five Leaf Eco-Awards, will speak about her work and vision as we enjoy lunch. Please RSVP on the sheet outside the office. $5 to cover the cost of lunch is payable on the day.
Children’s Christmas Photos – Monday 27, Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 November - Come along to The Hub from 10am till 12noon, bring your children or grandchildren, on Monday 27, Tuesday 28 or Wednesday 29 November. Children can dress up in nativity costumes and have their photo taken. Dress ups will be available to use.
Remembrance Service – Tuesday 28 November at 8pm - All are welcome to the Remembrance Service to be held on Tuesday 28 November at 8pm. The service includes a time of reflection and remembering loved ones who have passed away. Following the service supper will be served.
Adult Group Spit Roast – Friday 1 December at 6pm - On Friday 1 December Adult Group will be having their Christmas break-up, a Spit Roast at $25 per person in the Church Hall at 6pm. Everyone is welcome. RSVP to Margaret Lemke on 9560 8710.
Church Christmas Lunch – Sunday 3 December at 12noon - Forms need to be filled in and given to Laurel and John Muir, Judith and Warren Greenwood, TODAY (26/11). Forms are in the November monthly bulletin and on the office counter.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 18 Nov 2017
Frontier Services Retiring Offering - Sunday 19 November - There will be a retiring offering at our services the Sunday to support the ministry of Frontier Services in remote Australia. There will also be a special morning tea to thank you for donating, and a chance to make a small contribution if you are not able to contribute to the retiring offering.
Night of Trivia Fun – Saturday 25 November at 7pm - Join us for a fun night, fundraising for church projects while enjoying trivia. We will begin with a kids round. BYO nibbles. Tea and coffee will be provided. All are welcome. $10 for adults. Kids free!
BBQ Outreach Forum – Sunday 26 November at 12noon - Jessica Morthorpe, founder and director of Five Leaf Eco-Awards, will speak about her work and vision as we enjoy lunch. Please RSVP on the sheet outside the office. $5 to cover the cost of lunch is payable on the day.
Billeting Needed – Thursday 23 November to Sunday 26 November - The Church Council have been trying to build a relationship with a church in Indonesia called "Riedel" Congregation in Manado, Northern Sulawesi, Indonesia. To cement our relationship 7 members including the senior minister are visiting our congregation from Thursday 23 Nov to Monday morning 27 Nov. This is Lucky's home church. They will stay with us 4 nights. We are trying to billet the 7 with members of our church congregation. Please express interest to Neil Peters.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 Nov 2017
The link at the end of this item contains a pastoral statement regarding the same gender marriage postal survey, the results of which are expected next week. The statement asks people to contact their presbytery or synod if in need of support. https://crosslight.org.au/2017/11/10/australian-marriage-law-postal-survey/
Today – Sunday 12 November at 9.15am - Beeac Uniting Church and Glen Waverley Uniting Church are celebrating 10 years of Direct Telecasting of Worship on Sunday 12 November, led by Rev Neil Peters at Beeac. Rev Greg Fry and Rev Jen Pretty (who initiated this ground-breaking technology with the GWUC IT Team) will be in Beeac. Rev Ineke Gyles will lead the activities at Glen Waverley and then will stay to join in a special morning tea.
Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 14 November - There will be a meeting of the Congregation on Tuesday November 14 at 8pm in the Worship Centre. The main item on the agenda will be consideration of the budget for 2018 but there will also be important reports relevant to the many exciting activities that take place within our congregation.
Please note this date in your diary now. The agenda for this meeting is available at:-http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20171114 or from the Steward’s table.With Love to the World - The new copies of With Love to the World are available for collection in the letter rack. Please make sure you collect your copy.
Billeting needed - The church council have been trying to build a relationship with a church in Indonesia called "Riedel" Congregation in Manado, Northern Sulawesi, Indonesia. To cement our relationship 7 members including the senior minister are visiting our congregation from Thursday 23rd Nov to Monday morning 27th Nov. This is Lucky's home church. So they will stay with us 4 nights. We are trying to billet the 7 with members of our church congregation. Please express interest to Neil Peters.
Cleaning and Lawn Mowing Rosters 2018 - Church cleaning and lawn mowing is done each week by volunteers. Four teams of 2 people each clean a part of the complex each week, taking no more than 2 hours. Please consider if you could give a couple of hours Friday evening / Saturday morning, 4 or 5 times a year in 2018 to help keep our church tidy. Please sign up on the list on the office counter if you can help. We will assume current volunteers are able to help again unless they have advised or please note otherwise on the list. Any queries to Herb Fleming 0407 516 827 or [email protected]
GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 Nov 2017
Sunday 5 November - Club 2017 will meet for lunch after the 11am service today.
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes – Thursday 9 November - A reminder that the final day for dropping off filled shoeboxes at the Church Office is Thursday 9 November. The shoeboxes will be delivered to the warehouse Friday morning for delivery to the children in time for Christmas. Enquiries: Kimberly Easton 0410 708 824.
Two-way worship with Beeac – Sunday 12 November at 9.15am - Beeac Uniting Church and Glen Waverley Uniting Church are celebrating 10 years of Direct Telecasting of Worship on Sunday 12 November, led by Rev Neil Peters at Beeac. Rev Greg Fry and Rev Jen Pretty (who initiated this ground-breaking technology with the GWUC IT Team) will be in Beeac. Rev Ineke Gyles will lead the activities at Glen Waverley and then will stay to join in a special morning tea.
Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 14 November - There will be a meeting of the Congregation on Tuesday November 14 at 8pm in the Worship Centre. The main item on the agenda will be consideration of the budget for 2018 but there will also be important reports relevant to the many exciting activities that take place within our congregation. Please note this date in your diary now. The agenda for this meeting is available at CongMeetingAgenda20171114.
With Love to the World - The new copies of With Love to the World are available for collection in the letter rack. Please make sure you collect your copy.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 28 Oct 2017
Worship Sunday 29 October - Rev Neil Peters has this Sunday off and is pleased that Di Paterson is able to lead worship this Sunday.
West Papuan Dinner/Entertainment – Saturday 4 November at 5.45pm - All are invited to a West Papuan Dinner at St Luke’s Uniting Church (94 Essex Road, Mt Waverley) on Saturday 4 November from 5.45pm. Cost: $30 / $15 includes dinner and entertainment. For more details please see the outside notice board.
Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 14 November - There will be a meeting of the Congregation on Tuesday November 14 at 8pm in the Worship Centre. The main item on the agenda will be consideration of the budget for 2018 but there will also be important reports relevant to the many exciting activities that take place within our congregation.
Please note this date in your diary now. A full agenda will be available soon.With Love to the World - The new copies of With Love to the World are available for collection in the letter rack. Please make sure you collect your copy.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 Oct 2017
Some information for wireless IT users about the current vulnerability issues is available at WiFiWarning
Combined Worship – Sunday 22 October at 10am - Please join us for Combined Worship at 10am on Sunday and stay around to share in a cup of tea afterwards.
Seniors Morning Tea at The Hub – Thursday 26 October from 10am - Support research into Motor Neurone Disease at our Seniors’ Morning Tea at The Hub on Thursday 26 October at 10am. Come along and enjoy a cuppa and delicious morning tea with family and friends. Please add your name to the list on the shelf outside the office if you are coming.
Adult Group – Friday 3 November at 8pm - You are invited to an evening with Lynn Peters in the Chapel at 8pm. All are welcome.
Meeting of the Congregation – Tuesday 14 November - There will be a meeting of the Congregation on Tuesday November 14 at 8pm in the Worship Centre. The main item on the agenda will be consideration of the budget for 2018 but there will also be important reports relevant to the many exciting activities that take place within our congregation. Please note this date in your diary now. A full agenda will be available soon.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 Oct 2017
Ping-Pong-a-Thon – Friday 13 to Saturday 14 October This year the Ping-Pong-a-Thon for social justice is being held at High Street Road Uniting Church from Friday 13 October to Saturday 14 October. Further information is available on the outside noticeboards or at www.pingpongathon.com
- Sunday 15 October – 8am, 9.15am and 11am At our morning services we welcome Janinne Jackson, Executive Director of Frontier Services, who will share in worship with us.
Celebrating Seniors – Sunday 15 October at 2.30pm As part of the Victorian Seniors Festival you are invited to join us for music and afternoon tea on Sunday 15 October 2017 from 2.30pm to 4pm at the church.
Craft and Gift Stall for the Fete – Assistance Required –Monday 16 October Items for the craft and gift stall will be priced and wrapped on Monday 16 October (12.30pm – 2pm) in the church hall. If you have any items for this stall you can bring them along at this time or leave them in the Church Office, clearly marked.
Planned Giving Envelopes The new sets of envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours.
Church Fete – 21 October Please see the weekly and monthly bulletins for information on how to be involved.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 Oct 2017
Uniting Church in Australia: ‘A People of God on the Way’
- Public forum: Sunday 15 October, from 3:00pm at the CTM Parkville, includes shared afternoon tea beforehand.
- Dr Deidre Palmer, President-Elect of the national Assembly, will explore the current and future shape of the Uniting Church.
- Rev Dr Geoff Thompson, established theologian of the Uniting Church, will address the Basis of Union as our continuing theological compass.
- Join these two national leaders for an afternoon forum to explore where the Uniting Church is heading, and how will we find our way together.
FREE forum but please RSVP online for catering purposes: https://ucavt.goregister.com.au/peopleofgod2017
If you have any queries please contact us at the CTM via [email protected] < mailto:[email protected]> or phone 9340-8800.
Newsletter from Synod available here.
CommunityPlanter: Faith Formation & Inter Cultural Ministry Part-time Position. We are delighted to announce that Dietrich Cheung has accepted the role of Community Planter at Glen Waverley Uniting Church. Dietrich will commence duties on Wednesday 22 November, 2017. For more details please see the weekly bulletin.
Craft and Gift Stall for the Fete – Assistance Required – Monday 9 & Monday 16 October. Items for the craft and gift stall will be priced and wrapped on Monday 9 October (11am to 12noon) and Monday 16 October (12.30pm – 2pm) in the church hall. If you have any items for this stall you can bring them along at this time or leave them in the Church Office, clearly marked.
Ping-Pong-a-Thon – Friday 13 to Saturday 14 October. This year the Ping-Pong-a-Thon for social justice is being held at High Street Road Uniting Church from Friday 13 October to Saturday 14 October. Further information is available on the outside noticeboards or at www.pingpongathon.com
Celebrating Seniors – Sunday 15 October – Keep the date! As part of the Victorian Seniors Festival you are invited to join us for music and afternoon tea on Sunday 15 October 2017 from 2.30pm to 4pm at the church. If you require transport please contact the Office by Thursday 12 October.
Planned Giving Envelopes. The new sets of envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours.
Fete - Leaflet Delivery. If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the fete, please collect your leaflets from the table in the foyer. The leaflets need to be delivered by Sunday 15 October.
Church Fete -21 October. Please see the weekly and monthly bulletins for information on how to be involved.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 30 Sep 2017
The new edition of the Presbytery newsletter is now available at Newsbeat-October-2017, or you can visit the PresbyteryPage.
Council met this week and the provisional minutes can be found at CouncilMinutes20170926
Daylight Saving starts. A reminder that this Sunday, 1 October 2017, clocks will go forward one hour at 2am.
Safe Church Training – New Sessions Please see the Bulletin for the two sessions of Safe Church Training to be run this coming week.
Club 2017 All are welcome to join with us for the Club 2017 lunch after the 11am Service on Sunday.
Moon Festival – 7 October Please see the weekly bulletin to see how you can be involved in this family event which we are inviting our community to share in.
Celebrating Seniors – Sunday 15 October – Keep the date! As part of the Victorian Seniors Festival you are invited to join us for music and afternoon tea on Sunday 15 October, 2017 from 2.30pm to 4pm at the church.
Planned Giving Envelopes The new sets of envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours.
Fete – Leaflet Delivery If you have offered to deliver leaflets for the fete, please collect your leaflets from the table in the foyer.
Church Fete – 21 October Please see the weekly and monthly bulletins for information on how to be involved.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 Sep 2017
Presbytery are looking for involvement with the new social welfare arm "Uniting". See PPEPUnitingDiscussion
Safe Church Training – New Sessions. Please see the Bulletin for the new sessions of Safe Church Training to be run over the next couple of weeks.
Next Sunday – 1 October – Club 2017. All are welcome to join with us for the Club 2017 lunch after the 11am Service next Sunday.
Moon Festival – 7 October Please see the weekly bulletin to see how you can be involved in this family event which we are inviting our community to share in.
NewView. The next issue of NewView will address the theme of Living Communities. The September monthly bulletin has details of what you might contribute. Closing date for contributions is Thursday September 28.
Celebrating Seniors – Sunday 15 October – Keep the date! As part of the Victorian Seniors Festival you are invited to join us for music and afternoon tea on Sunday 16 October, 2017 from 2.30pm to 4pm at the church.
Planned Giving Envelopes. The new sets of envelopes are available from the table in the foyer. Please collect yours.
Church Fete – 21 October. Please see the weekly and monthly bulletins for information on how to be involved.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 9 Sept 2017
Material Aid Offering – Today – Sunday 10 September - Today the Material Aid Offering is to support the work of the Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Committee. Donations of breakfast cereals, long life milk, canned fruit, soups, meals, rice, pasta, toothpaste, soap etc gratefully received.
Light Lunch – Today – Sunday 10 September - Don’t forget to join us for light lunch after the 11am Service this Sunday.
Volunteers Needed to Deliver Fete Leaflets - Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you can help deliver leaflets for our fete. We need about 50 people to letter-box drop 13,000 leaflets during the second week of October. If you delivered leaflets for the fete in 2015, please tick or cross out your name on the list, depending on whether you can assist again this year.
NewView - The next issue of NewView will address the theme of Living Communities. The September monthly bulletin has detail of what you might contribute. Closing date for contributions is Thursday September 28.
Church Fete – 21 October - Please see the weekly and monthly bulletins for information on how to be involved.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 2 Sept 2017
Synod is meeting this weekend. See Synod 2017 website and letter from moderator.
Dad’s Day Services and Morning Tea – Sunday 3 September - Father’s Day will have a special focus at our 9.15 and 11am services this week, with a special morning tea between these services. All welcome.
Club 2017 – Sunday 3 September at 12noon - Club 2017 will meet for lunch after the 11am service on Sunday 3 September.
Church Council Elections - We are pleased to announce that all 8 candidates have received the overwhelming support of the congregation and so have been declared successful in being elected to Church Council.
Intergenerational Night Postponed - Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to postpone our Intergenerational Night. It will probably be held early next year but we will let you know when we have organised another date.
Confirmation Group - We are looking for those interested in exploring more about their faith, church, the bible and the ethos of the Uniting Church and the tradition of confirmation to join a confirmation group.
The group would be looking at a ten week commitment, with opportunities to be mentored, visit other churches, learn, discuss and question in a group setting.
Please contact Neil or Alanee if you are interested or have any questions.Safe Church Training - Safe Church Training will be offered at the following times in September – Wednesday 6 at 7.30pm, Friday 8 at 2.30pm and Sunday 10 at 2.30pm. Please think about which of these dates might suit you.
Church Fete – 21 October - Please see the weekly and monthly bulletins for information on how to be involved.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 26 Aug 2017
Church Council Elections - We are pleased to announce that all 8 candidates have received the overwhelming support of the congregation and so have been declared successful in being elected to Church Council.
Adult Group – Friday 1 September at 8pm - Come along to an evening of fellowship and a mystery tour conducted by Jenny and Roger, no passport required. All are welcome.
Club 2017 – Sunday 3 September at 12noon - Club 2017 will meet for lunch after the 11am service on Sunday 3 September.
Intergenerational Night Postponed - Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to postpone our Intergenerational Night. It will probably be held early next year but we will let you know when we have organised another date.
Confirmation Group - We are looking for those interested in exploring more about their faith, church, the bible and the ethos of the Uniting Church and the tradition of confirmation to join a confirmation group.
The group would be looking at a ten week commitment, with opportunities to be mentored, visit other churches, learn, discuss and question in a group setting.
Please contact Neil or Alanee if you are interested or have any questions.Safe Church Training - Safe Church Training will be offered at the following times in September – Wednesday 6 at 7.30pm, Friday 8 at 2.30pm and Sunday 10 at 2.30pm. Please think about which of these dates might suit you.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 19 Aug 2017
Church Council Election Today – Sunday 20 August - Election of Church Council Nominees will take place today, Sunday 20 August. A single purpose congregation meeting is called for today, encompassing all services of worship to enable maximum possible participation by our congregation.
Worship with Jools Tonight – Sunday 20 August at 7pm - Jools is back in Australia and we have the pleasure of his input at the 7pm Service on 20 August. Please feel free to come and hear Rev Jools Hamilton share next Sunday.
Ministry Team Update - Both Rev Neil Peters and Alanee Hearnshaw will be attending the Uniting Leaders Conference in Adelaide next week from Tuesday 22 August to Friday 25 August.
Confirmation Group - We are looking for those interested in exploring more about their faith, church, the bible and the ethos of the Uniting Church and the tradition of confirmation to join a confirmation group. The group would be looking at a ten week commitment, with opportunities to be mentored, visit other churches, learn, discuss and question in a group setting. Please contact Neil or Alanee if you are interested or have any questions.
Safe Church Training - Safe Church Training will be offered at the following times in September – Wednesday 6 at 7.30pm, Friday 8 at 2.30pm and Sunday 10 at 2.30pm. Please think about which of these dates might suit you.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 5 Aug 2017
The new edition of the Presbytery newsletter is now available at Newsbeat-August-2017, or you can visit the PresbyteryPage.
Indonesian Cultural Night – Saturday 12 August - Our Church Community is invited to an Indonesian Cultural Night to be put on by the small Indonesian congregation who have been worshipping in our premises on Sunday afternoons. They are seeking to integrate into our congregation and this would be a great way for us to get to know one another. The night will include dinner, song and dance. Cost for the event is by donation. Profits will be shared between Glen Waverley Uniting Church and supporting rural ministry in Indonesia.
Confirmation Group - We are looking for those interested in exploring more about their faith, church, the bible and the ethos of the Uniting Church and the tradition of confirmation to join a confirmation group.
The group would be looking at a ten week commitment, with opportunities to be mentored, visit other churches, learn, discuss and question in a group setting.
Please contact Neil or Alanee if you are interested or have any questions.Safe Church Training - Safe Church Training will be offered at the following times in September – Wednesday 6 at 7.30pm, Friday 8 at 2.30pm and Sunday 10 at 2.30pm. Please think about which of these dates might suit you.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 July
Nomination for Church Council – Nominations Close July 30 - This year there will be nine vacancies to fill on Church Council. An election of Church Councillors will be held on Sunday August 20 following each worship activity. In preparation, please consider carefully whether you are willing to accept nomination and whether there are people you wish to nominate.
Nomination forms are available from the Stewards Table. Information about what the Church Council does is available on the wiki at http://wiki.gwuc.or.au/gwuc/WhatChurchCouncilDoes.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.
Tennis Club AGM – Saturday 29 July at 5pm - The Annual General Meeting of the Uniting Church Glen Waverley Tennis Club will be held in the clubhouse on Saturday 29 July 2017 at 5pm. Entry to the clubhouse is from from Highvale Primary School car park at the end of Ashton and Plymouth Street, Glen Waverley.
Indonesian Cultural Night – Saturday 12 August - Our Church Community is invited to an Indonesian Cultural Night to be put on by the small Indonesian congregation who have been worshipping in our premises on Sunday afternoons. They are seeking to integrate into our congregation and this would be a great way for us to get to know one another. The night will include dinner, song and dance. Cost for the event is by donation. Profits will be shared between Glen Waverley Uniting Church and supporting rural ministry in Indonesia.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 July
Seniors Service – This Sunday – 16 July at 2pm - All are welcome to come and join with us for a service based around the Lord’s Prayer. There will be a selection of well-known hymns, and afternoon tea will follow the service.
Tennis Club AGM – Saturday 29 July at 5pm - The Annual General Meeting of the Uniting Church Glen Waverley Tennis Club will be held in the clubhouse on Saturday 29 July 2017 at 5pm. Entry to the clubhouse is from from Highvale Primary School car park at the end of Ashton and Plymouth Street, Glen Waverley.
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.
Nomination for Church Council - This year there will be nine vacancies to fill on Church Council. An election of Church Councillors will be held on Sunday August 20 following each worship activity. In preparation, please consider carefully whether you are willing to accept nomination and whether there are people you wish to nominate. Nomination forms are available from the Stewards Table. Information about what the Church Council does is available on the wiki at http://wiki.gwuc.or.au/gwuc/WhatChurchCouncilDoes.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 9 July
The new edition of the Presbytery newsletter is now available at Newsbeat-July-2017, or you can visit the PresbyteryPage.
Material Aid Offering for RSPCA – Sunday 9 July - This month’s material aid collection will support the work of the RSPCA. Donations of blankets, towels, pillow slips, tea towels, pet friendly toys, sealed pet food and polyester filled doonas are welcome. Please note - all pillows and feather filled doonas are not accepted.
Combined Worship and Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 9 July - Following Combined Worship at 10am this Sunday we will join in a Meeting of the Congregation at 11.30am. The main item of the agenda will be approval of the Congregation Outreach Projects for 2017. To view the agenda online please visit http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20170709.
Seniors Service – Sunday 16 July - All are welcome to come and join with us for a service based around the Lord’s Prayer. There will be a selection of well-known hymns, and afternoon tea will follow the service. If you would like to attend, but need help with transport, please contact the Church Office by Wednesday 12 July.
Nomination for Church Council - This year there will be nine vacancies to fill on Church Council. An election of Church Councillors will be held on Sunday August 20 following each worship activity. In preparation, please consider carefully whether you are willing to accept nomination and whether there are people you wish to nominate. Nomination forms are available from the Stewards Table. Information about what the Church Council does is available on the wiki at http://wiki.gwuc.or.au/gwuc/WhatChurchCouncilDoes.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 2 July
Church Bulletins - In response to several concerns expressed by members of the congregation about missing Bulletin emails, a new wiki page ChurchEmailVanishing has been created to assist people in restoring the delivery of their Bulletins.
Club 2017 – Sunday 2 July at 12noon - Club 2017 will meet after the 11am Service on Sunday.
UCAF – Tuesday 4 July at 10am - Members will meet for morning tea at 10am. This will be followed by our meeting where we wil hear from Hanna Landray from South-east Volunteers. All are welcome to attend.
Men’s Fellowship – Tuesday 4 July at 2pm - All are welcome to come and hear our speaker who will be sharing about Melways.
Adult Group – Friday 7 July at 8pm - Alan Robison and six others will make presentations on this night. For more information contact Alan Barnard on 9800 1188.
Sunday 9 July at 11.30am- The next meeting of the congregation will be held following combined worship at 10am on Sunday 9 July. The main item on the agenda will be the approval of Congregation Outreach Projects for 2017. Please make a note of this date in your diary now. To access a copy of the agenda visit http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20170709.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 June
Anniversary Service and Lunch – Today – Sunday 25 June at 10am - Following the 10am Combined Service today, we will share in our Anniversary lunch for those who have booked.
Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 9 July at 11.30am - Advance notice is given of the next meeting of the congregation. The meeting will follow combined worship at 10am. The main item on the agenda will be approval of the Congregational Outreach Projects for 2017. Please make a note of this date in your diary now. An agenda for the meeting is now available, and can be viewed online or downloaded at http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20170709.
Seniors Service – Sunday 16 July at 2pm - All are welcome to attend the next Seniors Service on Sunday 16 July at 2pm. There will be a selection of well-known hymns and afternoon tea will follow the service. If you will need assistance with transport, please contact the Church Office.
Share Winter Appeal for the Invisible Poor - The Share Winter Appeal has been launched with the focus this year on helping the invisible poor. Please collect a brochure from the Stewards Table for more information as to how you might assist.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 17 June
Anniversary Letter - For those who are not on email, please take your printed copy of the Anniversary Letter from the foyer. This will help us keep postage costs down.
Ivan’s Pies – Collection Tuesday 20 June - Please collect your pie orders from the hall on Tuesday 20 June between 1pm and 5pm. Thank you for your support.
Anniversary Service and Lunch – Sunday 25 June - Following a 10am Combined Service on Sunday 25 June we will share in our Anniversary lunch. Tickets for lunch available from the Church office.
Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 9 July at 11.30am - Advance notice is given of the next meeting of the congregation. The meeting will follow combined worship at 10am. The main item of the agenda will be approval of the Congregation Outreach Projects for 2017.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 10 June
Material Aid Offering for June – Sunday 11 June - This month the Material Aid Offering will be in support of the Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Committee. Non-perishables such as breakfast cereals, long-life milk, Milo, canned fruit, soups and meals, as well as tea, coffee, biscuits, toothpaste and brushes, would all be appreciated.
Anniversary Letter - For those who are not on email, please take your printed copy of the Anniversary Letter from the foyer. This will help us keep postage costs down.
NewView – Submissions due by 13 June - Submissions for the next issue of NewView, which will be around the theme of ‘acceptance’, are due by 13 June. These can be left at the Church Office or emailed to [email protected] .
Anniversary Service and Lunch – Sunday 25 June - Following a 10am Combined Service on Sunday 25 June we will share in our Anniversary lunch. Tickets for lunch available from the Church office.
Meeting of the Congegation – Sunday 9 July at 11.30am - Advance notice is given of the next meeting of the congregation. The meeting will follow combined worship at 10am. The main item of the agenda will be approval of the Congregation Outreach Projects for 2017.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 June
Club 2017 – Sunday 4 June - Club 2017 will meet for lunch today after the 11am Service.
Ivan’s Pies – Order by Tuesday 6 June - The Tennis Club is holding its ‘Annual Pie Drive’ and would again appreciate your support. The pies are an ideal quick meal now that winter weather is here. Forms are on the Office Counter. For more detail see the Bulletin or contact Eileen Scott (9800 4005) or Barbara Chamberlain (9764 0975).
UCAF – Tuesday 6 June - Join us at 10am for Morning Tea followed by our meeting at 10.30am. All are welcome to attend. Goods brought will be for GWUC Welfare Committee.
Men’s Fellowship – Tuesday 6 June - Join us at 2pm for a journey through China looking at the incredible Terracotta Warriors.
NewView – Submissions due by 13 June - Submissions for the next issue of NewView, which will be around the theme of ‘acceptance’, are due by 13 June. These can be left at the Church Office or emailed to [email protected] .
Previous news items are available here