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= 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. |
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= 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. |
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= 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. |
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= 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 week ending Oct 30 = * The church office will again be occupied from Monday 8 November. [[OpeningBuildingNov2021|Details here]] |
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= 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. |
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= 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 week ending Oct 23 = * ChurchCouncil met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20211018|provisional minutes]] are available now. * JanClear has written a report on the WomenOfFaithForum included DebLeigh's presentation. * The Uniting Church has [[https://uniting.church/church-leaders-call-for-climate-action/|joined churches from across the region]] in calling on the Australian Government to play its part in global action addressing climate change. |
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= 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 week ending Oct 16 = * ChurchCouncil meets next week, and the [[CouncilAgenda20211018|agenda]] is developing. * The [[https://service.vic.gov.au/check-in/|Service Victoria app (Check in app)]] has now been updated to show vaccination certificates. Some help on getting and displaying your vaccination status is availble at CovidVaccinationCertificate. Comments, suggestions and calls for help are all welcome. The [[RoadMapChurches|roadmap]] currently indicates that we will all need to show this or some other copy when the state opens up after reaching 80% of eligible people vaccinated, expected early next month. * The moderator has sent a [[attachment:ModeratorLetter.pdf|pastoral letter]] about opening after restrictions lift. |
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= 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 week ending Oct 9 = * [[attachment:VicCouncilChurches/VCC Oct 2021 Newsletter.pdf|The October newsletter of the Victorian Council of Churches]] is now available. * [[ResumingWorshipAfterCovidVaccination|Continuing discusssions on dealing with the Victorian roadmap]] are available. * Glen Waverley features in [[https://uniting.church/towards-zero-2/| Towards Zero Episode 2]], released by the Uniting Church National Assembly. |
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= 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] . |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 25 = * Presbytery Minister wrote: ''Vaccination Passports? The Victoria roadmap provides for different levels of capacity depending on whether or not everybody present has been vaccinated. This will be a challenge for many congregations, as the Victorian government has indicated that there will be a limit of 20 people gathering together where we don't know that everyone present has been fully vaccinated. I am confident that we'll have resources from both the Government and from the Synod that will help us navigate this challenge.'' * Church Council met this week and provsional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20210920. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 27 May = * '''Outreach Forum - Sunday 28 May at 12noon - '''The Outreach Forum is on today, Sunday 28th May, at 12noon. Bring $5 to cover lunch. Speakers are Judy and Murray Lowe who will speak about their (and their friends’) work in Baguia in Timor Leste. All are welcome. * '''Pleasant Sunday Afternoon at Burwood Heights UCA - Sunday 29 May at 2pm (Cnr Burwood Highway and Blackburn Road) - '''A musical fundraiser will be held to showcase the church’s new Allen digital organ and grand piano, with performances by local musicians. Music by Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and others. Donations towards the Organ Fund will be invited. Afternoon tea will follow. * '''Adult Group - Friday 2 June at 6.30pm - '''We are meeting at 6.30pm in the Fellowship Area of the Church to enjoy an evening of games and casseroles. Payment of $10 per head required. Please RSVP to Margaret Lemke on 0417 106 655. * '''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). * '''Ministry Team Leave - '''Rev Neil Peters will be away from Saturday 27 to Monday 29 May. Di Paterson (Pastoral Care Worker) is on leave from Wednesday 10 May to Tuesday 30 May, visiting her son in Canada. If you need pastoral care assistance during this time please contact the office. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 18 = * Church Council meets Monday Sep 20 on Zoom. Anything for their consideration should be sent to <<MailTo(councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>> as soon as possible please. * The Uniting Church National Assembly have just released [[https://uniting.church/towards-zero-2/|these resources for congregations]] on taking action on climate change |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 20 May 2017 = * '''Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea at The Hub - Thursday 25 May from 10am to 12noon''' - Come along, bring your family and friends to enjoy a delicious morning tea. All donations to Cancer Council Victoria. * '''Pleasant Sunday Afternoon at Burwood Heights UCA – Sunday 28 May at 2pm.''' - (Corner Burwood Highway and Blackburn Road) A musical fundraiser will be held to showcase the church’s new Allen digital organ and grand piano, with performances by local musicians. Music by Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and others. Donations towards the Organ Fund will be invited. Afternoon tea will follow. * '''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). * '''Ministry Team Leave''' - Di Paterson (Pastoral Care Worker) is on leave from Wednesday 10 May to Tuesday 30 May, visiting her son in Canada. If you need pastoral care assistance during this time please contact the office. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 May 2017 = * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available [[CouncilMinutes20170503|here.]] * Copies of the book [[GrowingYoungBookReport|Growing Young]] are available to read. See Neil. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 11 = * DebLeigh is talking to the [[http://www.monashinterfaith.org.au|Monash Interfaith Gathering]] on September 23 about the [[ChoirOfHope|Choir of Hope.]] [[attachment:CouncilCorrespondence202109MIG/MonashInterfaithGroupDebLeigh.png|Flyer available here.]] |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 April 2017 = * '''This Week – Sunday 23 April - '''This Sunday at 10.15am the Anzac Day RSL Ceremony will be held at the Cenotaph opposite the Church. Please keep this in mind with regards to parking on Sunday. * '''2017 COP Applications – Closing Monday 24 April - '''Applications for 2017 Congregation Outreach Projects close Monday 24 April. We are seeking a range of projects from local to state, national and overseas. Each project needs to be sponsored by a congregation member. To submit an application please get a form from the church office or online at http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2017 * '''Second Annual Walk-a-thon – Saturday 29 April - '''A reminder that on Saturday 29 April Neil is walking to raise money for School Chaplaincy at Glen Waverley Secondary College, the Glen Waverley Secondary College Breakfast Program, and Lynn Peters SRI Teaching. For more details see the bulletin or notice board in the church foyer. * '''UCAF Luncheon – Tuesday 2 May - '''Tickets are still available from Margaret Duncan, Barbara Thompson or the Church Office. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 4 = * Extended lockdowns mean a [[http://gwuc.org.au/live/|a single 10am live streamed service]] with no congregation for the forseeable future, certainly through September. * We were awarded a [[https://fiveleafecoawards.org/|Five Leaves Eco Award]] at the recent (virtual) Presbytery meeting. [[https://ucappep.org/first-five-leaf-eco-awards-presented/|An article and video of the presentation is available.]] * We are preparing an outside display celebrating Spring, and are inviting our church community and neighbourhood to Spread the Warmth of Spring… but we need your help! Here is a SunFlower to print out and colour in. (You could even write a nice message on it!) * [[https://crosslight.org.au/author/crosslight/|Crosslight is available on line.]] |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 April 2017 = * '''Family Easter Event - Sunday 16 April at 3pm - '''A reminder about the Free Family Easter Event at 3pm on Sunday afternoon. Please come with your children or grandchildren and join with the local community as we have an afternoon of fun on the lawns of the church. * '''Second Annual Walk-a-thon - Saturday 29 April - '''Join in and help raise money for School Chaplaincy at Glen Waverley Secondary College, the Glen Waverley Secondary College Breakfast Program, and Lynn Peters SRI Teaching. Full details and sign-up sheets on the noticeboard. * '''Appeals for Africa, Floods and Lent - '''There are a large number of appeals open at present. Please see the Bulletin for more details about the individual appeals and how you might support. * '''COP Applications - '''Applications for 2017 Congregational Outreach Projects are now open, and close on Monday 24 April. Forms are available through the office on online via http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/CopProjects2017. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 21 = * Extended lockdown means a [[http://gwuc.org.au/live/|a single 10am live streamed service]] with no congregation for the next two Sundays Aug 22 and 29. * Introducing the Uniting Church – 3 Thursday nights in September. Port Phillip East Presbytery is running a series of three online seminars in September focusing on the Uniting Church. This is designed for groups and individuals who are new to the Uniting Church. On Thursday September 9, 23, 30, the Presbytery Minister team will be helping participants explore the Uniting Church in Australia, with attention to beginnings, beliefs, values, approaches to leadership and decision making. Register online at http://www.trybooking.com/BTLCL. * Church Council met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20210816|provisional minutes]] are available. * The Moderator and other UCA officials have released [[attachment:OpenLetterFromModerator20210817.pdf|an open letter on the COVID experience and vaccination.]] |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 April 2017 = * The new edition of the '''Presbytery newsletter''' is now available at [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Newsbeat-April-2017.pdf|Newsbeat-April-2017]], or you can visit the PresbyteryPage. * '''2017 Palm Sunday Walk for Justice – Today – Sunday 9 April at 2pm - '''The 2017 Palm Sunday Walk for Justice is on today, Sunday 9 April, leaving the State Library (Swanston Street, Melbourne) at 2pm. The Walk highlights concern about the harsh treatment of refugees. A flyer is available on the Stewards Table or the Outreach notice board for further details. * '''Hot Cross Buns on Good Friday – Friday 14 April -''' Following the 9.15am service on Good Friday, 14 April, Hot Cross Buns and a cuppa will be available in the hall. Please bring some Hot Cross Buns to share. Everyone welcome. * '''Way of the Cross – Friday 14 April at 11am -''' The Way of the Cross will be celebrated at Waverley Central Oval (cnr Waverley and Springvale Roads) at 11am on Good Friday. This is an ecumenical event open to all. * '''Family Easter Event – Easter Day Sunday 16 April – Volunteers Needed -''' Easter Sunday afternoon at 3pm we will be holding another Children’s Easter Event here. We are looking for volunteers to help out as children play games, look for easter eggs and make some easter crafts. The sign up sheet is on the office counter, we’d love to have your help. * '''COP Applications -''' Applications for 2017 Congregational Outreach Projects are now open, and close on Monday 24 April. Forms are available through the office or online via http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2017. * '''Leisure Time Drivers -''' If you are happy to be on a roster once a month to pick up a couple of Leisure Time guests in the Glen Waverley area, please contact Bobbie Rooks on 9803 0379. Guests need to be collected from their homes around 10am and driven home again around 2pm. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 14 = * Church Council meets Monday Aug 16 on Zoom. Anything for their consideration should be sent to <<MailTo(councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>> as soon as possible please. * A collection of links about ventilation of the church during Covid19 is available at CovidVentilation. * The extension of lockdown number 6 has us offering a single 10am live streamed service for August 15th with no congregation. * In response to the [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-11/what-does-the-ipcc-report-mean-for-australia/100364884|lastest IPCC report,]] a petition to government about climate change can be read and signed at http://chng.it/dGbCJ4ddpt. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 1 April 2017 = * '''Daylight Savings - Sunday 2 April at 3am - '''A reminder to everyone that Daylight Savings officially finishes this Sunday at 3am (ie: 3am becomes 2am). So, unless you want to be extra early to church, please turn your clocks back 1 hour before you go to bed on Saturday night. * '''2017 Palm Sunday Walk for Justice - Sunday 9 April at 2pm - '''The 2017 Palm Sunday Walk for Justice is on Sunday 9 April, leaving the State Library (Swanston Street, Melbourne) at 2pm. The Walk highlights concern about the harsh treatment of refugees. A flyer is available on the Stewards Table or the Outreach notice board for further details. * '''Volunteers Need to Deliver Postcards for Easter Services - '''We need about 10 people to letterbox-drop Easter Services postcards to houses in areas around the church. Please see the sign-up sheet on the table in the foyer if you can help to deliver the postcards by Sunday 9 April. Enquiries: Peter Anderson - 0411 123 253. * '''Easter Letter - '''If you do not receive Church emails, please collect your copy of the Easter letter from the table in the foyer. * '''COP Applications - '''Applications for 2017 Congregational Outreach Projects are now open, and close on Monday 24 April. Forms are available through the office or online via http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2017. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 7 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Newsbeat-August-2021.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for August]] is now available. * Lockdown number 6 has us back to [[http://gwuc.org.au/live/|a single 10am live streamed service]] for August 8th (no congregation) and 15th (congregation to be determined). |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 25 March 2017 = * '''This Sunday – Ordination of Julie Hall – 26 March at 3pm - '''Julie’s Ordination Service will take place at 3pm on Sunday 26 Marrch at St Michael’s (Collins Street, Melbourne). All are welcome. For more information please see the Weekly Bulletin. * '''This Sunday – Melbourne Singers Pleasant Sunday Afternoon – 26 March at 2.30pm - '''All are welcome to attend Camberwell Uniting Church (314 Camberwell Road) to hear The Melbourne Singers. Admission is $25 and includes High Tea. Funds raised will support asylum seekers. * '''Hot Cross Bun Morning Tea – Thusday 30 March - '''Join us from 10am until 12noon for hot cross buns and tea or coffee. All donations will support The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Please add your name to the list on the Office Counter if you plan to attend. * '''Easter Letter - '''If you do not received Church emails, please collect your copy of the Easter letter from the table in the foyer. The Easter Pastoral Letter (http://gwuc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/Easterletter2017.pdf) is [[attachment:Easterletter2017.pdf|attached]] * '''COP Applications - '''Applications for 2017 Congregational Outreach Projects are now open, and close on Monday 24 April. Forms are available through the office or online via http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2017. * '''Leisure Time Drivers - '''If you are happy to be on a roster once a month to pick up a couple of Leisure Time guests in the Glen Waverley area, please contact Bobbie Rooks on 9803 0379. Guests need to be collected from their homes around 10am and driven home again around 2pm. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending Jul 31 = * A single 10am service this week, but hoping to resume normal services on Aug 8, with a [[OpeningAfterCoronaVirus#Rooms|limit of 73 in the church]] (4sqm/person) * Current rules are item 87 of OpeningAfterCoronaVirus. * Church Council have agreed to take part in the [[http://ncls.org.au/|National Church Life Survey]] this year. We were working on that when COVID hit in March 2020. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 18 March 2017 = * Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20170315. An attachment of special interest is a [[attachment:CouncilAgenda20170315/Pastoral_Statement_from_Synod.pdf|letter]] from Sharon Hollis concerning the UCA's appearance before the Royal Commission. * '''This Sunday - 19 March at 2.30pm - '''Di Paterson will be commissioned at this Seniors Service into her role as Pastoral Care Worker. Please come and support Di and share in Worship and Holy Communion. Afternoon tea will be served after the service. * '''Next NewView Issue - Submissions Due 20 March - '''The deadline for submissions for the next edition of NewView is Monday 20 March. The theme for this issue is ‘Seasons of Life’. Your contributions considering this theme are welcome. Submissions can be handed in to the office, or sent by email to [email protected] by 5pm March 20. * '''Ordination of Julie Hall - Sunday 26 March at 3pm (St Michael’s, Collins Street, Melbourne) - '''Julie Hall has invited members of the Glen Waverley Uniting Church congregation to attend her Ordination Service on Sunday 26 March at 3pm. The Ordination will take place at St Michael’s (Collins Street, Melbourne). For more information, please see the Weekly Bulletin. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending Jul 24 = * With the lockdown extended, we will have a single 10am service next Sunday. * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available to the congregation at CouncilMinutes20210719. |
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* '''COP Applications - '''Applications for 2017 Congregational Outreach Projects are now open, and close on Monday 24 April. Forms are available through the office or online via http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2017. * '''Leisure Time Drivers - '''If you are happy to be on a roster once a month to pick up a couple of Leisure Time guests in the Glen Waverley area, please contact Bobbie Rooks on 9803 0379. Guests need to be collected from their homes around 10am and driven home again around 2pm. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending Jul 17 = * Back into lockdown. Government directive includes "Religious gatherings and ceremonies: No in-person gatherings permitted. Broadcast permitted", so we will have a single 10am online only service. See item 85 of OpeningAfterCoronaVirus. * Church Council meets Monday night on Zoom. Anything for their consideration to <<MailTo(councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>> as soon as possible please. * Direct Debit contribution arrangements are changing soon. Please see DirectDebitChanges2021. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 March 2017 = * '''Worship changes over the Labour Day Long Weekend''' - There will be no 4:30pm and 7:30pm worship activities on Sunday March 12th. * '''This Sunday – Monthly Material Aid Offering – 12 March -''' Our Monthly Material Aid Offering for this month will support the work of Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Team. Please see details in the Monthly Bulletin of how you might contribute. * '''Next Sunday – Seniors Service – 19 March at 2.30pm -''' Di Paterson will be Commissioned at this Seniors Service into her role as Pastoral Care Worker. Please come and support Di and share in Worship and Holy Communion. Afternoon tea will be provided after the service. * '''This Sunday – Monthly Material Aid Offering – 12 March -''' Our Monthly Material Aid Offering for this month will support the work of Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Team. Please see details in the Monthly Bulletin of how you might contribute. * '''Next Sunday – Seniors Service – 19 March at 2.30pm -''' Di Paterson will be Commissioned at this Seniors Service into her role as Pastoral Care Worker. Please come and support Di and share in Worship and Holy Communion. Afternoon tea will be provided after the service. * '''The Getaways – 16 to 21 March -''' The Getaways are going to Warragul in March (from 16th to 21st). For more information please contact Joanne Boldiston on 0438 413 964. * '''COP Applications Opening - '''Applications for 2017 Congregational Outreach Projects will open on Monday 13 March and close on Monday 24 April. We are seeking a range of projects with a local, state, national and overseas focus. Each project needs to be sponsored by a congregation member. Forms are available through the office on online via http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2017. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending Jul 3 = * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Newsbeat-July-2021.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for July]] is now available. |
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= GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 March 2017 = * The new edition of the '''Presbytery newsletter''' is now available at [[http://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Newsbeat-March-2017.pdf|Newsbeat-March-2017]], or you can visit the PresbyteryPage. * 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. * '''This Sunday – 5 March from 10am - '''A reminder that we will celebrate combined worship at 10am next Sunday, followed by a [[CongMeetingAgenda20170305|Meeting of the Congregation]] at 11:30am. Please stay afterwards to join in the light lunch. Cost: $5. * '''Next Sunday – Monthly Material Aid Offering – 12 March - '''Our Monthly Material Aid Offering for this month will support the work of Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Team. Please see details in the Monthly Bulletin of how you might contribute. * '''The Getaways – 16 to 21 March - '''The Getaways are going to Warragul in March (from 16th to 21st). For more information please contact Joanne Boldiston on 0438 413 964. * '''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. |
= GWUC Headlines for week ending Jun 26 = * Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20210621 |
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= 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 [[CongMeetingAgenda20170305|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 week ending Jun 19 = * Church Council will meet on Monday June 21. Any matters that should be considered by Council can be sent to <<MailTo(councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>> * In the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours list, DiPaterson is [[https://dandenong.starcommunity.com.au/news/2021-06-14/a-guide-to-others/|named an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) recipient]] for her unwavering service to Girl Guiding and the community. * This week's COVID restriction require 4sqm per person, limiting the church to 73. There will be no morning tea this week. * '''Sacraments in the Uniting Church in Australia''', Wednesday nights in July and August. This online course, held on Zoom over eight evenings, provides an inspirational and practical introduction to communion and baptism. Great for people new to the Uniting Church, for members who have always wanted to understand the sacraments more deeply, and lay people who may be authorised as celebrants for communion and baptism. Register online at ucappep.eventbrite.com.au |
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= 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 week ending Jun 12 = * The [[https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/statement-acting-premier-3|relaxed Covid restrictions]] only allow 50 in church. Therefore this Sunday will again be a [[http://gwuc.org.au/live/|single live streamed service]] at 10am. * The following week is Church Anniversary, which would normally be a single combined 10am service. We will see what is possible. |
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= 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 week ending Jun 5 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Newsbeat-June-2021.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for June]] is now available. * [[http://gwuc.org.au/live/|Live streamed worship]] at 10am again this week due to extended shutdown. |
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= 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 week ending May 22 = * Not yet announced, but received in response to an enquiry:<<BR>>"Service Victoria and the Department of Health are working on a new system for businesses and organisations such as yours which will be web-based. Any device which can connect to the internet and run Safari or Chrome will be able to use the new webform. This system will be ready by 28 May when the new digital check-in system is required." This will allow many more people to check in on their own devices, and make it much easier for us to help those who cannot. |
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Previous news items are available [[PreviousNewsItems|here]] | = GWUC Headlines for week ending May 15 = * Church Council has changed its meeting day to the third Monday of each month, that is this Monday 16 May. Material to be considered should be sent to <<MailTo(councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>> |
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= GWUC Headlines for week ending May 1 = * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Newsbeat-May-2021.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for May]] is now available. * Church Council this week held its first meeting after the recent delayed elections. [[http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CouncilMinutes20210428|Provisional minutes]] are available to the congregation. Council decided to meet in future on the third Monday of each month. * The check in system that we have been using from Rewardle has failed to meet the dealine for connecting electronically to the government system. The means that we will need to change to the [[CheckInVicGov|government system]]. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 24 = * John Rutter on the [[https://johnrutter.com/latest-blog/did-they-mention-the-music?fbclid=IwAR1nmQmP9Nm9cDXK8P0qb50U91fs7v9WYfQ1hREJnHDqaRKgA2NYuQjs4c0|music for Prince Philip's funeral service]]. The first three paragraphs are well worth reading, particularly for 11am worshippers. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 17 = * Some covid restrictions have been eased: for example, you can now collect a hymn book on your way into the service. Please remember to return it to the stewards table after use, so that it can be wiped down. The choir stalls have also been reinstated. = GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 10 = * There are now three live services: 8am, 9:15am, and 11am. The 9:15 and 11 services are live streamed as well. * '''2021 English Class''' for Chinese speakers and Chinese Fellowship (combined) * Start date: 21 Apr 2021 (no classes on school holidays) * Every Wednesday 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm * Venue: Room 1 Glen Waverley Uniting Church * Contact: 0412 659 386 Sheila Chan = GWUC headlines for week ending Apr 3 = * Assembly have released a statement on [[https://uniting.church/towards-zero/|Towards Zero – Assembly Climate Action Plan]] * The [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Newsbeat-April-2021.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for April]] is now available. = GWUC headlines for week ending Mar 27 = * ChurchCouncil met on Wednesday night. [[CouncilMinutes20210324|Provisional minutes]] are now available ([[#WikiAccess|Log in required.]]) * Council decided this week to resume three morning services after Easter at the same times as pre-pandemic. This decision came from both the desire for diversity in worship, and from the fact the numbers attending the 10am services are approaching the allowed limit and some members are staying away because of the crowding. The 5pm service plans to resume after school holidays. Conversation will also begin regarding the 1 pm Indonesian/ Intercultural service. Council seeks feedback from members to inform future decisions. Both 9:15 and 11 will be live-streamed, as they were before the pandemic.<<BR>>Wearing of masks in church is no longer compulsory, but strongly advised whenever distancing is difficult. It is also encouraged in order to make others feel safe. Windows will continue to be open to ensure ventilation as the best defence against aerosol transmission. * Groups meeting in the church buildings should read and abide by CovidGuidelinesForGroups = GWUC headlines for week ending Mar 20 = * The wiki is back! Hooray and thank you JohnHurst. * [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Newsbeat-March-2021.pdf|The March issue of Newsbeat]] is available. * Church Council will meet next Wednesday 24th. Matters to be considered should be sent to [email protected] * Pancake breakfast at Glen Waverley Secondary College resumed last Thursday, just a year after being suspended. * [[CongMeetingAgenda20210314|The meeting of the congregation]] made some important decisions. [[CongMeetingMinutes20210314|Minutes]] will be available soon. * The Synod's JIM Cluster has developed a[[https://justact.org.au/first-people/actions/|study guide resource on the Statement from the Heart]] for Second Peoples seeking to explore and pursue a truthful, just and meaningful relationship with First Peoples. * TheHub will resume on Tuesday mornings only from April 20. * In April 2021, Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Committee are one of the community groups being supported at [[https://www.grilld.com.au/restaurants/victoria/melbourne/glen-waverley|Grill'd.]] = GWUC headlines for week ending Mar 13 = * The wiki is still broken. Sorry = GWUC headlines for week ending Mar 6 = * Unfortunately the wiki (aka ThePsalter) is broken at the moment. We are working to repair it as soon as possible. = GWUC headlines for week ending Feb 27 = * Church Council met this week. Provisional minutes are now available, see CouncilMinutes20210224 * Council agreed to continue single services up to Easter Sunday, and to use the time until Easter to build community and engage the congregation in discussions on how and when we resume diverse services, and what those diverse services may look like. As part of this a survey will be coming next week. = GWUC headlines for week ending Feb 13 = * NO congregation at church this week, due to [[attachment:OpeningAfterCoronaVirus/HolidayInnShutdown.pdf|state shutdown order.]] * [[http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/OpeningAfterCoronaVirus#Last|Government guidelines for "Travelling with others"]] are now available. These should be followed when giving rides to people who do not reside with you. * [[CovidGuidelinesForGroups|Guidelines to enable groups to meet safely in the church]] are now available. = GWUC headlines for week ending Feb 6 = * [[attachment:Kingsway/Kingsway202102.pdf|The new edition of the Kingsway magazie]] is now available. * [[https://www.ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Newsbeat-February-2021.pdf|Newsbeat, the Presbytery newsletter]] is now avaialble for January * ChurchCouncil met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20210203|provisional minutes]] are available to the congregation. * Wearing of masks is now compulsory in all indoor spaces, including worship. [[OpeningAfterCoronaVirus#Last|Further details here.]] = GWUC headlines for week ending Jan 30 = * TheHub, the Thursday English class and the Bilingual English class have all cancelled for the first school term, and are hoping to start after Easter. = GWUC headlines for week ending Jan 23 = * The [[2021BookSale|Book Sale]] is planned for Feb 27, subject of course to COVID numbers and with many precautions. To volunteer to distribute leaflets, please contact PeterAnderson. To help with setup and on the day, please contact SueMorgan. * In person attendance at worship is now possible. [[https://mcusercontent.com/37010fcf076a5fbf8a261ceba/files/d50f86ec-dd85-480f-998b-0d3bbc2ab540/Updated_2020_Return_to_GWUC.01.pdf|Details here.]] = GWUC headlines for week ending Jan 1 = * A [[https://gwuc.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=37010fcf076a5fbf8a261ceba&id=3a2efc3961&e=ddae59856b|virtual tour of the 'Once Upon A Christmas Installation']] is now available. * An [[https://gwuc.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=37010fcf076a5fbf8a261ceba&id=8466756b45&e=ddae59856b|updated statement on worship attendance]] is now available. * We are [[OpeningAfterCoronaVirus#Last|advised]] that the changes announced on Jan 31 do not affect worship. ## Footnote. Please leave when archiving. Thanks. DavidM == Access information == <<Anchor(WikiAccess)>> Note that some wiki pages require a wiki login, available to all church members. This can be arranged by contacting JohnHurst. 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GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 30
The church office will again be occupied from Monday 8 November. Details here
GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 23
ChurchCouncil met this week, and provisional minutes are available now.
JanClear has written a report on the WomenOfFaithForum included DebLeigh's presentation.
The Uniting Church has joined churches from across the region in calling on the Australian Government to play its part in global action addressing climate change.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 16
ChurchCouncil meets next week, and the agenda is developing.
The Service Victoria app (Check in app) has now been updated to show vaccination certificates. Some help on getting and displaying your vaccination status is availble at CovidVaccinationCertificate. Comments, suggestions and calls for help are all welcome. The roadmap currently indicates that we will all need to show this or some other copy when the state opens up after reaching 80% of eligible people vaccinated, expected early next month.
The moderator has sent a pastoral letter about opening after restrictions lift.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 9
The October newsletter of the Victorian Council of Churches is now available.
Continuing discusssions on dealing with the Victorian roadmap are available.
Glen Waverley features in Towards Zero Episode 2, released by the Uniting Church National Assembly.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 25
Presbytery Minister wrote: Vaccination Passports? The Victoria roadmap provides for different levels of capacity depending on whether or not everybody present has been vaccinated. This will be a challenge for many congregations, as the Victorian government has indicated that there will be a limit of 20 people gathering together where we don't know that everyone present has been fully vaccinated. I am confident that we'll have resources from both the Government and from the Synod that will help us navigate this challenge.
Church Council met this week and provsional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20210920.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 18
Church Council meets Monday Sep 20 on Zoom. Anything for their consideration should be sent to <councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au> as soon as possible please.
The Uniting Church National Assembly have just released these resources for congregations on taking action on climate change
GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 11
DebLeigh is talking to the Monash Interfaith Gathering on September 23 about the Choir of Hope. Flyer available here.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 4
Extended lockdowns mean a a single 10am live streamed service with no congregation for the forseeable future, certainly through September.
We were awarded a Five Leaves Eco Award at the recent (virtual) Presbytery meeting. An article and video of the presentation is available.
We are preparing an outside display celebrating Spring, and are inviting our church community and neighbourhood to Spread the Warmth of Spring… but we need your help! Here is a SunFlower to print out and colour in. (You could even write a nice message on it!)
GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 21
Extended lockdown means a a single 10am live streamed service with no congregation for the next two Sundays Aug 22 and 29.
Introducing the Uniting Church – 3 Thursday nights in September. Port Phillip East Presbytery is running a series of three online seminars in September focusing on the Uniting Church. This is designed for groups and individuals who are new to the Uniting Church. On Thursday September 9, 23, 30, the Presbytery Minister team will be helping participants explore the Uniting Church in Australia, with attention to beginnings, beliefs, values, approaches to leadership and decision making. Register online at http://www.trybooking.com/BTLCL.
Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available.
The Moderator and other UCA officials have released an open letter on the COVID experience and vaccination.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 14
Church Council meets Monday Aug 16 on Zoom. Anything for their consideration should be sent to <councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au> as soon as possible please.
A collection of links about ventilation of the church during Covid19 is available at CovidVentilation.
- The extension of lockdown number 6 has us offering a single 10am live streamed service for August 15th with no congregation.
In response to the lastest IPCC report, a petition to government about climate change can be read and signed at http://chng.it/dGbCJ4ddpt.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 7
The Presbytery Newsletter for August is now available.
Lockdown number 6 has us back to a single 10am live streamed service for August 8th (no congregation) and 15th (congregation to be determined).
GWUC Headlines for week ending Jul 31
A single 10am service this week, but hoping to resume normal services on Aug 8, with a limit of 73 in the church (4sqm/person)
Current rules are item 87 of OpeningAfterCoronaVirus.
Church Council have agreed to take part in the National Church Life Survey this year. We were working on that when COVID hit in March 2020.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Jul 24
- With the lockdown extended, we will have a single 10am service next Sunday.
Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available to the congregation at CouncilMinutes20210719.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Jul 17
Back into lockdown. Government directive includes "Religious gatherings and ceremonies: No in-person gatherings permitted. Broadcast permitted", so we will have a single 10am online only service. See item 85 of OpeningAfterCoronaVirus.
Church Council meets Monday night on Zoom. Anything for their consideration to <councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au> as soon as possible please.
Direct Debit contribution arrangements are changing soon. Please see DirectDebitChanges2021.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Jul 3
The Presbytery Newsletter for July is now available.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Jun 26
Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20210621
GWUC Headlines for week ending Jun 19
Church Council will meet on Monday June 21. Any matters that should be considered by Council can be sent to <councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au>
In the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours list, DiPaterson is named an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) recipient for her unwavering service to Girl Guiding and the community.
- This week's COVID restriction require 4sqm per person, limiting the church to 73. There will be no morning tea this week.
Sacraments in the Uniting Church in Australia, Wednesday nights in July and August. This online course, held on Zoom over eight evenings, provides an inspirational and practical introduction to communion and baptism. Great for people new to the Uniting Church, for members who have always wanted to understand the sacraments more deeply, and lay people who may be authorised as celebrants for communion and baptism. Register online at ucappep.eventbrite.com.au
GWUC Headlines for week ending Jun 12
The relaxed Covid restrictions only allow 50 in church. Therefore this Sunday will again be a single live streamed service at 10am.
- The following week is Church Anniversary, which would normally be a single combined 10am service. We will see what is possible.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Jun 5
The Presbytery Newsletter for June is now available.
Live streamed worship at 10am again this week due to extended shutdown.
GWUC Headlines for week ending May 22
Not yet announced, but received in response to an enquiry:
"Service Victoria and the Department of Health are working on a new system for businesses and organisations such as yours which will be web-based. Any device which can connect to the internet and run Safari or Chrome will be able to use the new webform. This system will be ready by 28 May when the new digital check-in system is required." This will allow many more people to check in on their own devices, and make it much easier for us to help those who cannot.
GWUC Headlines for week ending May 15
Church Council has changed its meeting day to the third Monday of each month, that is this Monday 16 May. Material to be considered should be sent to <councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au>
GWUC Headlines for week ending May 1
The Presbytery Newsletter for May is now available.
Church Council this week held its first meeting after the recent delayed elections. Provisional minutes are available to the congregation. Council decided to meet in future on the third Monday of each month.
The check in system that we have been using from Rewardle has failed to meet the dealine for connecting electronically to the government system. The means that we will need to change to the government system.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 24
John Rutter on the music for Prince Philip's funeral service. The first three paragraphs are well worth reading, particularly for 11am worshippers.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 17
- Some covid restrictions have been eased: for example, you can now collect a hymn book on your way into the service. Please remember to return it to the stewards table after use, so that it can be wiped down. The choir stalls have also been reinstated.
GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 10
- There are now three live services: 8am, 9:15am, and 11am. The 9:15 and 11 services are live streamed as well.
2021 English Class for Chinese speakers and Chinese Fellowship (combined)
- Start date: 21 Apr 2021 (no classes on school holidays)
- Every Wednesday 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
- Venue: Room 1 Glen Waverley Uniting Church
- Contact: 0412 659 386 Sheila Chan
GWUC headlines for week ending Apr 3
Assembly have released a statement on Towards Zero – Assembly Climate Action Plan
The Presbytery Newsletter for April is now available.
GWUC headlines for week ending Mar 27
ChurchCouncil met on Wednesday night. Provisional minutes are now available (Log in required.)
Council decided this week to resume three morning services after Easter at the same times as pre-pandemic. This decision came from both the desire for diversity in worship, and from the fact the numbers attending the 10am services are approaching the allowed limit and some members are staying away because of the crowding. The 5pm service plans to resume after school holidays. Conversation will also begin regarding the 1 pm Indonesian/ Intercultural service. Council seeks feedback from members to inform future decisions. Both 9:15 and 11 will be live-streamed, as they were before the pandemic.
Wearing of masks in church is no longer compulsory, but strongly advised whenever distancing is difficult. It is also encouraged in order to make others feel safe. Windows will continue to be open to ensure ventilation as the best defence against aerosol transmission.Groups meeting in the church buildings should read and abide by CovidGuidelinesForGroups
GWUC headlines for week ending Mar 20
The wiki is back! Hooray and thank you JohnHurst.
The March issue of Newsbeat is available.
Church Council will meet next Wednesday 24th. Matters to be considered should be sent to [email protected]
- Pancake breakfast at Glen Waverley Secondary College resumed last Thursday, just a year after being suspended.
The meeting of the congregation made some important decisions. Minutes will be available soon.
The Synod's JIM Cluster has developed astudy guide resource on the Statement from the Heart for Second Peoples seeking to explore and pursue a truthful, just and meaningful relationship with First Peoples.
TheHub will resume on Tuesday mornings only from April 20.
In April 2021, Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Committee are one of the community groups being supported at Grill'd.
GWUC headlines for week ending Mar 13
- The wiki is still broken. Sorry
GWUC headlines for week ending Mar 6
Unfortunately the wiki (aka ThePsalter) is broken at the moment. We are working to repair it as soon as possible.
GWUC headlines for week ending Feb 27
Church Council met this week. Provisional minutes are now available, see CouncilMinutes20210224
- Council agreed to continue single services up to Easter Sunday, and to use the time until Easter to build community and engage the congregation in discussions on how and when we resume diverse services, and what those diverse services may look like. As part of this a survey will be coming next week.
GWUC headlines for week ending Feb 13
NO congregation at church this week, due to state shutdown order.
Government guidelines for "Travelling with others" are now available. These should be followed when giving rides to people who do not reside with you.
Guidelines to enable groups to meet safely in the church are now available.
GWUC headlines for week ending Feb 6
The new edition of the Kingsway magazie is now available.
Newsbeat, the Presbytery newsletter is now avaialble for January
ChurchCouncil met this week, and provisional minutes are available to the congregation.
Wearing of masks is now compulsory in all indoor spaces, including worship. Further details here.
GWUC headlines for week ending Jan 30
TheHub, the Thursday English class and the Bilingual English class have all cancelled for the first school term, and are hoping to start after Easter.
GWUC headlines for week ending Jan 23
The Book Sale is planned for Feb 27, subject of course to COVID numbers and with many precautions. To volunteer to distribute leaflets, please contact PeterAnderson. To help with setup and on the day, please contact SueMorgan.
In person attendance at worship is now possible. Details here.
GWUC headlines for week ending Jan 1
A virtual tour of the 'Once Upon A Christmas Installation' is now available.
An updated statement on worship attendance is now available.
We are advised that the changes announced on Jan 31 do not affect worship.
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Note that some wiki pages require a wiki login, available to all church members. This can be arranged by contacting JohnHurst. If you want to see a particular wiki page and cannot, you are always welcome to contact DavidMorgan or ask the ChurchOffice to print a copy for you. If you need help finding information, see GwucWikiFirstTimeReaders or ask.