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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.

= 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] .

= 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 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.

= 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

 * '''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 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 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 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 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.

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## SUNDAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK! (John 20:1)

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


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

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

= GWUC Headlines for week ending April 1 =
 * [[https://ac.actforpeace.org.au/index.php?action=social&chash=df877f3865752637daa540ea9cbc474f.1550&s=889708724406ec30f5aafd39393f269f|A new appeal by Act for Peace]] will support refugees in Kenya.
 * Professor Anne Pattel-Gray speaks about the [[https://ucappep.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e8f27b32523221ded6bfe2d6&id=5924608cb2&e=f0fe1afd2f|Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Voice referendum on Youtube]]. [[https://ucappep.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e8f27b32523221ded6bfe2d6&id=dceeec3392&e=f0fe1afd2f|Rev Dr Garry Deverell also speaks about the Statement and the referendum]]. Both Anne and Garry are faculty members of the University of Divinity.
 * The [[https://e.issuu.com/embed.html?d=202304cross_april_newflip&u=ucavictas|April edition of CrossLight]] is now available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending March 25 =
 * [[https://mailchi.mp/bed2e4cbd25b/news-and-upcoming-initiatives-to-spark-your-energy-renewable-of-course-15571524?e=bf5df5aef6|United Climate Action Network news]] is available.
 * The [[Survey2023|Survey]] requested by the last congregational meeting is now available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending March 18 =
 * Church Council met this week, and [[CouncilMinutes20230313|provisional minutes]] are now available to the congregation.
 * Presbytery have provided some links to do with The Voice referendum.
  * Resources from the Official Yes Campaigns – [[https://yes23.com.au/ online course and materials]] and their booklet attached, and [[https://fromtheheart.com.au/education/#/|online course.]]
  * Kitchen Table Conversation: [[https://togetheryes.com.au/|Yes, Together.]]


= GWUC Headlines for week ending March 11 =
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Newsbeat-03-2023.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for March]] is now available.
 * A [[attachment:EcoTaskHomePage/Net Zero Emissions for the Synod Discussion Paper.pdf|discussion paper on the Synod of VicTas achieving net zero carbon emissions]] has been released.
 * The final total for the Book Sale is $6552.27, a great result for all those who helped at all stages. Remaing books have been deliverd to [[ https://www.brotherhoodbooks.org.au/about-us|Brother hood books]] and children's books to [[https://123read2me.org.au/|123read2me]]

= GWUC Headlines for week ending March 4 =
 * March is the month for our Welfare program at [[https://www.grilld.com.au/restaurants/victoria/melbourne/glen-waverley|Grill'd Local Matters.]] Put your tokens in our jar to maximise our funding.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 18 =
 * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20230220
 * Monash City Council is [[https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/About-Us/News/Monash-first-to-deliver-soft-plastics-recycling-option-for-residents-following-suspension-of-RedCycle|accepting soft plastics for recycling]] at the Ferntree Gully Road depot. If you would like to be part of a scheme to collect soft plastics from the congregation and take to the depot, please contact DavidMorgan

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 18 =
 * For those wishing to donate to the earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria, Act for Peace, the aid arm of the National Council of Churches in Australia, (Christmas Bowl) have now launched an emergency appeal at https://actforpeace.org.au/syria-turkiye-earthquake/
 * The [[https://www.agr.org.au/feb-2023-newsletter?utm_campaign=b32ac956-850f-40b1-a015-8d763f773c6d&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=2260a6b7-91f4-4f8b-b904-75e2b6e646c9|Alliance for Gambling Reform newsletter]] is now available.
 * The [[https://issuu.com/ucavictas/docs/202302_crosslight_feb_flip|February Crosslight]] features a story about Kelly Skilton.
 * The CarefulKitchenCrew have prepared a checklist for UsingTheChurchKitchen

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 11 =
 * Sarah Manase, Presbytery Communications Officer wrote:
  Our Newsbeat Newsletter goes out the 1st week of every month, so if you know any stories or workshops or testimonies that would be useful, I would appreciate them by the 24th of every month. <<BR>>It doesn't need to be long, whether it be 1 page or 1/2 a page or even just a paragraph and lots of good quality photos - this would be great! <<BR>>In the month of March our theme will be focusing on " Thankfulness". If you have any people or know of a story that leads to this theme that would great. Or if not, anything is welcome.
 * A picture of the original Methodist Church in Waverley road is at HistoricalPictures. If you can identify any of the people, please tell DavidMorgan.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 4 =
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Newsbeat-02-2023.pdf|Presbytery Newsletter for February]] is now available, including articles about Kelly Skilton and Daniel Sihombing.
 * The stained glass display funded by the Marriott bequest is now on display. [[MarriotArtworkInstalled|A photo with the artist's explanation ]] is available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 28 =
 * Church Council met on Monday, and [[CouncilMinutes20230123|provisional minutes]] are now available.
  * AlisonClarkson was elected Chair, and DavidMorgan continues as secretary.
  * [[ProposedSupplyHoonDec2022|Hoon You]] joined the meeting.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 21 =
 * [[attachment:FinanceCommittee/2022AnnualManagementReport.pdf|Annual financial statement is now available.]]
 * RevHoonYou will commence supply ministry at Glen Waverley for six months from February. Details at ProposedSupplyHoonDec2022

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 17 =
 * Church Council has accepted a [[ProposedSupplyHoonDec2022|proposal]] from Presbytery that the Rev Hoon You undertake an intentional part time supply ministry at Glen Waverley commencing in early February.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 10 =
 * The alliance for Gambling Reform are [[https://www.agr.org.au/so/96OIXZCxr#/main|looking for donations and signatories for a petition]] to support Andrew Wilkie's [[https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr6894%22|Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment (Making Gambling Businesses Accountable) Bill 2022]]
 * The [[attachment:FinanceCommittee/2022OctoberManagementReports.pdf|October 2022 Management report]] is now available. Note that our new accounting system will produce these each month.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Dec 3 =
 * The [[https://gwuc.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=37010fcf076a5fbf8a261ceba&id=0c29a0ec7d&e=ddae59856b|2022 Advent letter]] is now available.
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Newsbeat-December-2022.pdf|last Presbytery newsletter for the year]] is now available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 26 =
 * MonashInterfaithGathering have published [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEyKA_YPGUo|Heather Yelland at MIG In 2022-11-14 Gender Equality Respectful Relationships]] on !YouTube.
 * Our [[https://my.ncls.org.au/auth/srcs?report_code=tqmj4u&returnUrl=/reports/0i1xxUXbVWOH/1|final report]] from the National Church Life Survey is now available.
 * Church Council met this week and [[http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CouncilMinutes20221121|provisional minutes]] are now available.
 * The [[CongMeetingMinutes20221120|minutes of last Sunday's congregation meeting]] are now available.
 * The alliance for Gambling Reform are [[https://www.agr.org.au/so/96OIXZCxr#/main|looking for donations and signatories for a petition.]]

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 5 =
 * AlisonClarkson, VidaFoo, SusanKaroly, and WendyPepper were elected with overwhelming support as Church Councillors for 2023 in the election held on Sunday 6 Nov 2022.
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= GWUC Headlines for week ending Nov 5 =
 * Our [[Vacancies2022|staff vacancies are being advertised.]]
 * [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Newsbeat-November-22.pdf|November Newsbeat]], the Presbytery magazine, is now available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 29 =
 * [[https://www.unitingclimate.org/|Uniting Climate Action Network]] of NSW are holding a Zoom Webinar on "Investing in the Planet on November 3." [[https://mailchi.mp/7fc45c2f6096/ucan-news-on-upcoming-events-actions-and-resources-15544744?e=bf5df5aef6|Details and registration here.]]

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 22 =
 * ChurchCouncil met Monday night and provisional minutes are available now at CouncilMinutes20221017
 * National Church Life Survey are running a [[https://mailchi.mp/ncls/webinar-healthychurches-9187240?e=cef40b33b7|webinar]] on "How healthy are Australian Churches?" at 11am on Thursday 27 October.
 * [[attachment:GivingToGlenWaverleyUniting/Appeal2022-New-Ministry-Team-SP.png|The appeal to fund the second ministry position]] is now available.
 * This week's Presbytery newsletter contains: "Glen Waverley Uniting Church is advertising two ministry roles: Minister of the Word, and First Third of Life Minister. Alanee Hearnshaw is moving to Lorne Uniting Church. Neil Peters is planning to retire in 2023. Applications will close on November 30. The advertisement and profiles will be available next week." So things are moving along. Thanks to our [[JNC2022Group|Joint Nominating Committee]]

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 15 =
 * Sustainability Vic (and Vic govt) are pleased to formally announce that we have been successful in receiving funding for our foyer/Fellowship heating and cooling upgrade and replacement programme. We have received $10,025 as 50% of the total project cost.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 8 =
 * The [[https://www.agr.org.au/so/aaOEhwcrr/c?w=LzW4PAipb1VlHCc_Cg66H8c21T6iwr4VVhbpjL93r5Y.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWdyLm9yZy5hdS9zby9hYU9FaHdjcnI_bGFuZ3VhZ2VUYWc9ZW4iLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiIyMjYwYTZiNy05MWY0LTRmOGItYjkwNC03NWUyYjZlNjQ2YzkifQ|Alliance for Gambling Reforn Newsletter]] is available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Oct 1 =
 * [[https://www.agr.org.au/so/53OE1QVav?languageTag=en&cid=2260a6b7-91f4-4f8b-b904-75e2b6e646c9#/main|The Alliance for Gambling Reform]] is seeking members.
 * Presbytery wrote: Today we’ve published a 16-page issue of Newsbeat for October, 16 pages long, with three A4 posters to print or distribute on the end. Community is everything, so this month we are focusing on the theme of 'Pastoral Care'. <<BR>>This month we feature stories on Ormond Uniting Church Little Free Pantry , Pakenham Uniting Church work with Sudanese community,, Climate Action network launch, mission-making with the Census, Rev Eseta Meneilly, sharing her story about her Fijian Stoles, along with a 3-page focus on Uniting Agewell within our Presbytery. <<BR>>The October issue is available to read or download from the Presbytery website: https://ucappep.org/newsbeat/
= GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 25 =
 * The office is closed this week while Joanne is on leave. Paastoral requests should be directed to DiPaterson.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 18 =
 * The [[CongMeetingMinutes20220911|meeting of the congregation]] voted unanimously to seek a second fulltime ministry agent following Alanee's resignation. We did this knowing that it could only be afforded if we increased our giving by around 10%.
 * Church Council met Monday night and [[CouncilMinutes20220912|Provisional minutes]] are available.
  * The Profile for the "Minister of the Word" vacancy is in the final stages before going to Pastoral Relations Committee of Presbytery.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 11 =
 * We are invited to a [[https://preview.mailerlite.com/k7l5b8f7p1/2032271368103401707/t3n3/| meeting of the Monash Interfaith Gathering]], either in person or on Zoom.
 * Act for Peace (Christmas Bowl) are [[https://ac.actforpeace.org.au/index.php?action=social&chash=c042f4db68f23406c6cecf84a7ebb0fe.1059&s=889708724406ec30f5aafd39393f269f|looking for volunteers]] to go to Israel & Palestine to "build the foundations for a juat peace"


= GWUC Headlines for week ending Sep 4 =
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/newsbeat/|September issue of the Presbytery newsletter Newsbeat]] is now available.
 * The Religious Response to Climate Change are running a [[https://www.arrcc.org.au/electric_vehicle_online_forum| forum on electric vehicles]] on September 7.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 20 =
 * Last night Church Council reluctantly accepted Alanee Hearnshaw’s resignation from her position as Youth, Young Adults, Children’s & Families and Outreach Pastor. Alanee has been sharing her multitude of talents with us for 16 years. She will conclude her ministry position at Glen Waverley on 31 October 2022.
 * Council also accepted a recommendation from the [[FeteGroup|Fete Committee]] to cancel the 2022 ChurchFete.
 * [[CouncilMinutes20220815|Church Council provisional minutes]] are available now.
 * Leighmoor, Coatesville and Murrumbeena are running five Pastoral Partners training sessions for volunteers. The sessions include an overview of pastoral care, learning to listen, caring for the sick, loss and grief. All sessions will be held at Murrumbeena Uniting Church. All are welcome. See Sharonne Price's seminar on Pastoral Partners. Option One: Five sessions: 7.30 pm - 9.15 pm Friday night, September 16 and Saturday September 7, 9 am to 5 pm. Option Two: Five sessions: 12 noon to 2 pm, Sunday September 18 & 25, October 2, 9 and 16. Register by emailing [email protected]

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 13 =
 * The Synod website now has a page of climate change resources: https://victas.uca.org.au/resources/climate-change/
 * We are very pleased to announce that we are now able to make new and updated safe church training available across the Synod. All members with WWCCs should do this training. To register for the training click [[https://victas-666919.workflowcloud.com/forms/b66dcaeb-be80-413e-a23b-1e1bbbb0d17e|here.]]

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Aug 6 =
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Newsbeat-August-2022.pdf| August issue of Newsbeat]] is now available, with news and stories from around the Presbytery.
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 * ChurchCouncil meets next Monday. The agenda is developing at CouncilAgenda20220815. Matters for their attention can be sent to <<MailTo(councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>>.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending July 30 =
 * The Pastoral Relations Committee has now appointed two Presbytery Liaison Persons to join the Joint Nominating Committee for Glen Waverley. Chairing the JNC will be the Rev. Graham Bartley, minister at Coatesville, and Eunice Magee, chairperson of the St Luke’s Church Council will be the second PLP.
 * The GWUC pancake breakfasts at the Secondary College have a [[https://view.email.grilld.com.au/?qs=5b09eed11a0237b6ef2a0aa59a026f8a423f957a841fc3ca4bfc0aa657168f7d4bfb2bf4e1f0471e0b2ba7e78db0efe2cd46883f531504753ad68f3dff7baac6516ab0a0eaf6b2d9a268d3dbd421ee4a|jar at Grill'd for the month of August.]]

= GWUC Headlines for week ending July 23 =
 * ChurchCouncil met Monday. Provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20220718.


= GWUC Headlines for week ending July 16 =
 * ChurchCouncil meets next Monday. The agenda is developing at CouncilAgenda20220718. Matters for their attention can be sent to <<MailTo(councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>>.


= GWUC Headlines for week ending July 9 =
 * Some census data for Glen Waverley 2021 has been added to GlenWaverleyCensus#C2021

= GWUC Headlines for week ending July 2 =
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Newsbeat-July-2022.pdf| July issue of Newsbeat]] is now available, with news and stories from around the Presbytery.
 * Monash City Council are raising concerns about the Suburban Rail Loop, and are looking for citizens to take a [[https://shape.monash.vic.gov.au/srl|two minute survey]] to inform its future advocacy to the SRL Authority on these matters.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending June 25 =
 * Monash Interfaith Gathering are holding an [[https://preview.mailerlite.com/k6m3r0u9s6/1977992641014405616/g9q3/| Intercultural High Tea Book Club for NAIDOC Week]] with guest speaker indigenous elder Aunty Sherree Francis to address the group on the importance of oral story telling in their culture. [[https://www.trybooking.com/CAEAU| Bookings here.]]
 * ChurchCouncil met Monday. Provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20220620.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending June 18 =
 * ChurchCouncil meets next Monday. The agenda is developing at CouncilAgenda20220620. Matters for their attention can be sent to <<MailTo(councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au)>>.


= GWUC Headlines for week ending June 4 =
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Newsbeat-June-2022.pdf| June issue of Newsbeat]] is now available, with news and stories from around the Presbytery, including Glen Waverley.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending May 21 =
 * ChurchCouncil met last Monday. Provisional minutes are available to the congregation at CouncilMinutes20220516. A highlight was the decision to support DanielSihombing in the next step along the way to ordination.


= GWUC Headlines for week ending May 14 =
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Newsbeat-May-2022.pdf|May issue of Newsbeat]] is now available, with news and stories from around the Presbytery.
 * ChurchCouncil meets next Monday. The agenda is developing at CouncilAgenda20220516.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending May 7 =
 * The Book sale raised over $7300. Unsold books, about 8,000 of them, went to [[https://123read2me.org.au/|123Read2Me]].
 * Church Council agreed to put up a poster, from [[https://www.arrcc.org.au/|ARRC]], supporting action on climate change. Check it out on our north (Kingsway side) wall. Responses include:
  * I'm sure it resonates to the wider community and especially to young people who are so concerned about the future of the planet. Believing in the incarnation, that Jesus came to reconcile all people and the whole of creation, then to speak up for real climate action must surely be an essential part of our mission.
  * I am very pleased to see the banner up and think we should continue to support the dissemination of facts rather than the lies being perpetuated. Like Desmond Tutu who stood against apartheid and was not afraid to speak out let us not be afraid to speak about this emergency.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 24 =
 * Multiple service times resume this week.
 * Check in requirements for morning tea and other food service have now been discontinued.
 * Some [[MarriotArtworkRevised2022|revised artwork]] for the new position in the foyer has been prepared.
 * Church Council met this week and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20220421
 * The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change group will be holding a vigil at our local members office on May 6. See https://www.arrcc.org.au/chisolm_vigil_6_may and again on May 20, see https://www.arrcc.org.au/chisolm_vigil

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 17 =
 * Presbytery are looking for members and volunteers for this year's Synod meeting. Please see SynodMembersVolunteers2022
 * A number of [[https://communications.cmail19.com/t/r-e-jhtttddk-btjqhtwd-yd/|courses]] are available through Synod.
 * Regular services resume next Sunday. See RosterPreaching.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Apr 3 =
 * [[https://communications.cmail20.com/t/r-l-tyyhhdjl-btjqhtwd-p/|Crosslight]] is available.
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Newsbeat-April-2022.pdf|April edition of the Presbytery newsletter Newsbeat]] is available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 26 =
 * Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20220321
 * A number of [[https://communications.cmail19.com/t/r-e-jhtttddk-btjqhtwd-yd/|Synod courses]] are available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 19 =

 * Monash Interfaith Gathering have invited us to a virtual screening of "Shereen" on 21st March at 7:30pm to support their work of promoting Understanding, Respect and Harmony throughout the community.
  * [[https://click.mlsend.com/link/c/YT0xOTA1NDcyMzE1ODk4OTkyNzUyJmM9dTdkMiZlPTAmYj05NDI5NDg3MzYmZD1mM2EwczNs.oi_yaPZi8NSYx9bqnwqB_qJzO4QWE7iN2W6SaLIkskc|Click here to view the trailer.]]
  * [[https://click.mlsend.com/link/c/YT0xOTA1NDcyMzE1ODk4OTkyNzUyJmM9dTdkMiZlPTAmYj05NDI5NDg3NDImZD1wMWkycDRr.0eUSQksMAnzjZhCku209xzzbbeOOycz3NPk1tNdTD9M|Click here to register]]
  * ONCE YOU'RE ON THE REGISTRATION SCREEN:
   * Click ‘Get Access Now’.
   * Register your details / log in and complete checkout.
   * Return to https://www.fanforcetv.com/programs/shereen-monash on Monday 21st March at 7:30pm to access the film and discussion.
  * FAQs are available [[https://click.mlsend.com/link/c/YT0xOTA1NDcyMzE1ODk4OTkyNzUyJmM9dTdkMiZlPTAmYj05NDI5NDg3NDUmZD1vMHM3bTNs.XYKorzFP5Mai3Isav-Y3nnn6nt8TUyLdxoXmyUKk0zE|here]] if you run into any issues.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Mar 6 =
 * The [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Newsbeat-March-2022.pdf|March issue of Newsbeat]] is available.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 26 =
 * National Church Life Surveys are due. See [[HeadLines#NCLS|below.]]
 * Nominations for [[attachment:CongregationalPage/2022 Election Form - no background.pdf|Council]] and [[attachment:CongMeetingInfoSessionReport202220206/2022 JNC Election Form - no background.pdf|Joint Nominating Committee]] close Next Sunday Feb 27.
  * [[JointNominatingCommitteeRole|Information of JNC is at available.]]
 * Church Council met this week and [[CouncilMinutes20220221|provisional minutes]] are now available. Login required.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 19 =
 * [[https://www.pokiesplayyou.org.au/end_gambling_harm_after_dark|A petition to synchronise closing hours for gambling venues]] is available. In Victoria, all gaming venues must only operate for a maximum of 20 hours a day with a four-hour break. However each venue can individually decide what hours their poker machine rooms are closed. In Monash, access to a gaming venue is available 24 hurs a day.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 12 =
 * [[CongMeetingInfoSessionReport202220206|The report of last Sundays meeting]], with links to all the material provided, is now available.
 * [[https://issuu.com/ucavictas/docs/202202_crosslight_feb_flipbook|The February issue of Crosslight]] is now available.

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 * The National Church Life Survey is underway.
  * After multiple delays, Glen Waverley is now running the National Church Life Survey.
  * This is designed to enable the whole congregation to provide input into church planning, and will be especially valuable this year as we move towards calling another Minister of the Word. However, its usefulness depends critically on how representative it is, that is, getting as many members as possible to take part.
  * This is a voluntary, anonymous and confidential survey.
  * Most people complete it in 15 to 20 minutes.
  * Choose one response to each question unless it states otherwise.
  * Not all surveys are exactly alike. There are many issues being covered.
  * Further details are available from [[https://www.2021ncls.org.au/about|NCLS.]]
  * The options for taking part are:
   * [[http://attendersurvey.ncls.org.au|Online here for 15+]] or [[http://childsurvey.ncls.org.au|here for 8-14yrs]]. Our Church Code is UA291301 Glen Waverley Uniting Church.
   * Paper copies available at 10am services on Feb 13th and 20th. The preference is for forms to be filled in and left on the day, but return to the church office is acceptable.
   * Contact the office asking Joanne to send you a paper survey by post.
   * A [[https://www.2021ncls.org.au/media/2152/2021-ncls-parent-information-sheet.pdf|parent information sheet]] is available for families with 8 to 14 year olds.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 5 =
 * [[https://ucappep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Newsbeat-February-2022.pdf|The February edition of Newsbeat]] is now available, including two stories from Glen Waverley.
 * Members are invited to financially support the UnitingWorld appeal, which is helping the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga to support people affected by the volcanic eruption and tsunami. Funds donated through Unitingworld make it possible to quickly get food and clothes and other essentials to people in need, particularly those who have been evacuated from their islands. UnitingWorld has set up a website where donations can be made to support the emergency relief efforts that are underway. https://donate.unitingworld.org.au/tonga.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 29 =
 * [[https://victas.uca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Developing-a-Culture-of-Welcoming-flyer.pdf|Some workshops on welcoming]] are available from Synod, starting Feb 2.
 * The World Council of Churches and others have launched a [[https://www.oikoumene.org/resources/publications/zactax-toolkit|"zactax" toolkit]] to campaign for tax justice.
 * As groups resume for the new year, we are reminded of the [[https://victas.uca.org.au/covid-19-warning-for-congregations/|legal requirements for checkin and mask wearing]]
 * TheHub have decided to resume in second term 2022.

= GWUC Headlines for week ending Jan 15 =
 * The Gold FISH group have decided to postpone the Book Sale from March 5 to a date to be determined, due to the increased prevalence of Covid-19.
 * In view of the continuing large number of COVID19 cases in the community, Church Council has decided to hold a single 10am live streamed service throughout February. A special meeting of the congregation for Council to outline plans for our future ministry team was planned for February 6. This will now be held following the 10am service, and live streamed for those not in attendance. This will be an information giving meeting, and no decisions are planned. It is hoped that the regular meeting of the congregation scheduled for March 6 will be possible in person.

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

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  • Sarah Manase, Presbytery Communications Officer wrote:

    • Our Newsbeat Newsletter goes out the 1st week of every month, so if you know any stories or workshops or testimonies that would be useful, I would appreciate them by the 24th of every month.
      It doesn't need to be long, whether it be 1 page or 1/2 a page or even just a paragraph and lots of good quality photos - this would be great!
      In the month of March our theme will be focusing on " Thankfulness". If you have any people or know of a story that leads to this theme that would great. Or if not, anything is welcome.

  • A picture of the original Methodist Church in Waverley road is at HistoricalPictures. If you can identify any of the people, please tell DavidMorgan.

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  • Church Council has accepted a proposal from Presbytery that the Rev Hoon You undertake an intentional part time supply ministry at Glen Waverley commencing in early February.

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  • ChurchCouncil met Monday night and provisional minutes are available now at CouncilMinutes20221017

  • National Church Life Survey are running a webinar on "How healthy are Australian Churches?" at 11am on Thursday 27 October.

  • The appeal to fund the second ministry position is now available.

  • This week's Presbytery newsletter contains: "Glen Waverley Uniting Church is advertising two ministry roles: Minister of the Word, and First Third of Life Minister. Alanee Hearnshaw is moving to Lorne Uniting Church. Neil Peters is planning to retire in 2023. Applications will close on November 30. The advertisement and profiles will be available next week." So things are moving along. Thanks to our Joint Nominating Committee

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  • Sustainability Vic (and Vic govt) are pleased to formally announce that we have been successful in receiving funding for our foyer/Fellowship heating and cooling upgrade and replacement programme. We have received $10,025 as 50% of the total project cost.

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  • The Alliance for Gambling Reform is seeking members.

  • Presbytery wrote: Today we’ve published a 16-page issue of Newsbeat for October, 16 pages long, with three A4 posters to print or distribute on the end. Community is everything, so this month we are focusing on the theme of 'Pastoral Care'.
    This month we feature stories on Ormond Uniting Church Little Free Pantry , Pakenham Uniting Church work with Sudanese community,, Climate Action network launch, mission-making with the Census, Rev Eseta Meneilly, sharing her story about her Fijian Stoles, along with a 3-page focus on Uniting Agewell within our Presbytery.
    The October issue is available to read or download from the Presbytery website: https://ucappep.org/newsbeat/

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

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  • The meeting of the congregation voted unanimously to seek a second fulltime ministry agent following Alanee's resignation. We did this knowing that it could only be afforded if we increased our giving by around 10%.

  • Church Council met Monday night and Provisional minutes are available.

    • The Profile for the "Minister of the Word" vacancy is in the final stages before going to Pastoral Relations Committee of Presbytery.

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  • Last night Church Council reluctantly accepted Alanee Hearnshaw’s resignation from her position as Youth, Young Adults, Children’s & Families and Outreach Pastor. Alanee has been sharing her multitude of talents with us for 16 years. She will conclude her ministry position at Glen Waverley on 31 October 2022.

  • Council also accepted a recommendation from the Fete Committee to cancel the 2022 ChurchFete.

  • Church Council provisional minutes are available now.

  • Leighmoor, Coatesville and Murrumbeena are running five Pastoral Partners training sessions for volunteers. The sessions include an overview of pastoral care, learning to listen, caring for the sick, loss and grief. All sessions will be held at Murrumbeena Uniting Church. All are welcome. See Sharonne Price's seminar on Pastoral Partners. Option One: Five sessions: 7.30 pm - 9.15 pm Friday night, September 16 and Saturday September 7, 9 am to 5 pm. Option Two: Five sessions: 12 noon to 2 pm, Sunday September 18 & 25, October 2, 9 and 16. Register by emailing [email protected]

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  • The Synod website now has a page of climate change resources: https://victas.uca.org.au/resources/climate-change/

  • We are very pleased to announce that we are now able to make new and updated safe church training available across the Synod. All members with WWCCs should do this training. To register for the training click here.

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  • ChurchCouncil meets next Monday. The agenda is developing at CouncilAgenda20220815. Matters for their attention can be sent to <councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au>.

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  • The Pastoral Relations Committee has now appointed two Presbytery Liaison Persons to join the Joint Nominating Committee for Glen Waverley. Chairing the JNC will be the Rev. Graham Bartley, minister at Coatesville, and Eunice Magee, chairperson of the St Luke’s Church Council will be the second PLP.

  • The GWUC pancake breakfasts at the Secondary College have a jar at Grill'd for the month of August.

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  • ChurchCouncil meets next Monday. The agenda is developing at CouncilAgenda20220718. Matters for their attention can be sent to <councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au>.

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  • The July issue of Newsbeat is now available, with news and stories from around the Presbytery.

  • Monash City Council are raising concerns about the Suburban Rail Loop, and are looking for citizens to take a two minute survey to inform its future advocacy to the SRL Authority on these matters.

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  • ChurchCouncil meets next Monday. The agenda is developing at CouncilAgenda20220620. Matters for their attention can be sent to <councilsec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au>.

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

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  • The Book sale raised over $7300. Unsold books, about 8,000 of them, went to 123Read2Me.

  • Church Council agreed to put up a poster, from ARRC, supporting action on climate change. Check it out on our north (Kingsway side) wall. Responses include:

    • I'm sure it resonates to the wider community and especially to young people who are so concerned about the future of the planet. Believing in the incarnation, that Jesus came to reconcile all people and the whole of creation, then to speak up for real climate action must surely be an essential part of our mission.
    • I am very pleased to see the banner up and think we should continue to support the dissemination of facts rather than the lies being perpetuated. Like Desmond Tutu who stood against apartheid and was not afraid to speak out let us not be afraid to speak about this emergency.

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  • Monash Interfaith Gathering have invited us to a virtual screening of "Shereen" on 21st March at 7:30pm to support their work of promoting Understanding, Respect and Harmony throughout the community.

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  • A petition to synchronise closing hours for gambling venues is available. In Victoria, all gaming venues must only operate for a maximum of 20 hours a day with a four-hour break. However each venue can individually decide what hours their poker machine rooms are closed. In Monash, access to a gaming venue is available 24 hurs a day.

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  • The National Church Life Survey is underway.
    • After multiple delays, Glen Waverley is now running the National Church Life Survey.
    • This is designed to enable the whole congregation to provide input into church planning, and will be especially valuable this year as we move towards calling another Minister of the Word. However, its usefulness depends critically on how representative it is, that is, getting as many members as possible to take part.
    • This is a voluntary, anonymous and confidential survey.
    • Most people complete it in 15 to 20 minutes.
    • Choose one response to each question unless it states otherwise.
    • Not all surveys are exactly alike. There are many issues being covered.

    • Further details are available from NCLS.

    • The options for taking part are:

      • Online here for 15+ or here for 8-14yrs. Our Church Code is UA291301 Glen Waverley Uniting Church.

      • Paper copies available at 10am services on Feb 13th and 20th. The preference is for forms to be filled in and left on the day, but return to the church office is acceptable.
      • Contact the office asking Joanne to send you a paper survey by post.

      • A parent information sheet is available for families with 8 to 14 year olds.

GWUC Headlines for week ending Feb 5

  • The February edition of Newsbeat is now available, including two stories from Glen Waverley.

  • Members are invited to financially support the UnitingWorld appeal, which is helping the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga to support people affected by the volcanic eruption and tsunami. Funds donated through Unitingworld make it possible to quickly get food and clothes and other essentials to people in need, particularly those who have been evacuated from their islands. UnitingWorld has set up a website where donations can be made to support the emergency relief efforts that are underway. https://donate.unitingworld.org.au/tonga.

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  • The Gold FISH group have decided to postpone the Book Sale from March 5 to a date to be determined, due to the increased prevalence of Covid-19.
  • In view of the continuing large number of COVID19 cases in the community, Church Council has decided to hold a single 10am live streamed service throughout February. A special meeting of the congregation for Council to outline plans for our future ministry team was planned for February 6. This will now be held following the 10am service, and live streamed for those not in attendance. This will be an information giving meeting, and no decisions are planned. It is hoped that the regular meeting of the congregation scheduled for March 6 will be possible in person.

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