News & Activities

 

 

 

 An Audio Loop
is installed
in the church
for people
with a 'T switch'
on their
hearing aids

 

Updated 13 October 2024

 SUCCESSFUL CAR BOOT SALE — SATURDAY 12 October    

 

Vendors and shoppers filled the south carpark on this sunny Spring day!

Thank you all so much for your help in making our first fundraiser, for some time, a success.

We had enough bookings to fill the south car-park. The BBQ was going from 8.30am and the Kiki 77 coffee van was ready with hot, fresh coffee and cold drinks from 8.00am. 

People came for a browse; enjoyed a coffee and picked up bargains . . .

More details to follow . . .

Kiki 77coffee van

 

 


 

from our Church Diary

 

October 2024

  Wed 2 3.30 pm Trains in The Shed
    4.00 pm Choir Practice
  Thu 3 9.30 am Craft Group
  Sun 6

10.00 am

Worship Service
    Communion / Coin-A-Day / Food Basket

Mission Table—during cuppa time

  Wed 9 3.30 pm Trains in The Shed
    4.00 pm Choir Practice
    6.00 pm Women on Wednesdays details at right
  Thu 10 9.30 am Craft Group
    9.30 am Play Group (resumes for school Term 4)
  Sat 12 9.00 am CAR BOOT SALE
  Sun 13

10.00 am

Worship Service

  Wed 16 3.30 pm Trains in The Shed
    4.00 pm Choir Practice
  Thu 17 9.30 am Craft Group
    9.30 am Play Group
  Sat 19 10.00 am Coffee at Newmason see details at right
  Sun 20

10.00 am

Worship Service

Mission Table—during cuppa time

  Wed 23 3.30 pm Trains in The Shed
    4.00 pm Choir Practice
  Thu 24 9.30 am Craft Group
    9.30 am Play Group
  Sat 26 10.00 am Garden Group details at right
  Sun 27

10.00 am

Worship Service

  Sun 27 4.00 pm Messy Church - Noah's Ark
  Wed 30 3.30 pm Trains in The Shed
    4.00 pm Choir Practice
  Thu 31 9.30 am Craft Group
       

 

    OCTOBER 2024  - Link to CROSSLIGHT to download PDF or open Flipbook (Scroll down, right-hand side of page)

Published every two months - Next issue OCTOBER 2024

Pick up a copy from church, 
or view / read 'On-Line'

Using the flipbook On-Line. . .

1. Hover your mouse pointer over the Fullscreen icon at CENTRE of cover image; word "Fullscreen" will appear, then left click.

  Crosslight - Fullscreen icon

2. There is a Zoom in/out slider (bottom right of screen) - you can make print larger and easy to read.

3. Click arrow/s (mid-way down page edge) to 'turn' page

4. Hit your ESC key to return to Crosslight Home page.

 

Fee walking her dog Milly

click on this link . . .

Introducing Rev Fee Morrison

On Sunday 13 October,

we welcomed

Rev Fiona (Fee) Morrison

Chairperson of Gippsland Presbytery

to our service

of worship

 

     INFO. about our Groups  

 

EVERY THURSDAY, during school terms

Please let anyone you know who may be needing a chance to bring their little ones, or grandparents who mind their toddlers and pre kinder children, to our play group. 

The children have the opportunity to play and develop socially, which stimulates their physical and mental wellbeing.

 

  Garden Group 

Maintenance and new plantings

2nd & 4th Saturdays,
10am-Noon

Others garden at times available to them

 

All women welcome
Bookings essential

An Evening meal
and fellowship
with a very friendly group of women

at The Downtowner 55 Victoria St Warragul

2nd Wednesday each month 6.00pm 

 

SPREAD THE WORD

the Train is in

And you can catch it

Every Wednesday @ 3.30pm

IN THE TRAIN SHED

Enjoy the friendship, fellowship, laughter, and the interesting business of
Model Railways.  ALL MEN WELCOME

Check out these TRAIN SHED photos

 

Coffee at Newmason

3rd Saturday each month, 10am

Newmason, 25 Mason St, Warragul

 

Warragul Uniting Church
Craft Group
meeting in the Chapel

Every Thursday @ 9.30am

 

Warragul Uniting Church
Choir Practice

Every Wednesday @ 4.00pm

New members very welcome

 

Monthly Games Afternoon

Wednesday 27 November, 2.30pm

Please Note: No October games

Don't be bored—enjoy a board game or two

Gold coin donation—nibbles, tea & coffee avaiable

No need to RSVP
ALL WELCOME


 

     News Updates     

 

 

 

 Games Afternoons - at 2.30pm on 27 Nov. 2024    

 

 JOIN US for a GAMES and CARDS Afternoon     (Please Note: No October games)

We gather for a fun time to share in laughter and to keep our minds active, with a choice of various games.  Wednesday Nov 27 LAST for 2024, with a Christmas afternoon tea.

 

 

 Messy Church 2024   

 

 Next Messy Church 27 October, then 1 December 2024 

 A Fisherman's Tale was Messy Church number 4. for 2024 

  Click on the 
 PHOTO ALBUM 
 for Photos of Messy Church 2024 

There's a Facebook LINK on the
Home Page of this website

 

Mission Table   

 

"Mission Table

1st & 3rd Sundays During 'cuppa time' 

Baking, produce, craft, plants

Thank you for your generous and continued support of the Mission Table. Money raised goes to the work of our church.

         

 

 

 Indigenous Garden   

 

The reconciliation group agreed to "adopt" a path in the indigenous section of Rotary Park in Warragul. 

The name of the path is "Goanna" and this should be available after further planting of the garden beds.

 By adopting the path the reconciliation group commit to keeping the path and adjacent garden beds weed free. 

If you would like to be part of the group, give Dave Morison or Eric Smith a call.

 

 

 Solar Project - "Panels up and Running"   

 

The 60 solar panels, and a 15 Kilowatt inverter have been installed

The system is now fully functioning, and generating up to 22 Kilowatt Hours per day

Commencing work, 22 March 2024

Using Scissor Lift

Installing Safety Rails

  


   Baw Baw Food Relief   

 

https://www.bawbawfoodrelief.org/

Baw Baw Foodbank Relief need more volunteers for all 3 areas of its operation.

If you could spare 2-3 hours a week to assist them in some way please ring 5622 3891

Pay it Forward — Donations of $10 will go towards giving a family a trolley load of food and other necessities of life.

Please pick up an envelope at the food donations baskets in our church foyer.

Thank you on behalf of Food Relief


 

     Some Details of Activities     

 

  Trains in the Shed  

Meets each Wednesday 3.30pm at our church in the Warragul Train Shed.
Participants enjoy each other's company as they talk and work on the extensive Model Railway.
Further information available from the Church Office - (details Home Page).

Dedication of Model Railway

On 7 April 2013, the Church was pleased to welcome June's family to “The Big Shed” to support her as she unveiled a plaque on the model railway, gifted to the Church after the passing of June's husband Don.

The “Trains in The Shed” now provides much interest, fellowship and fun for many.

Creative skills continue to be employed as work on the model railway progresses.

See the Photo Album for Warragul Train Shed PHOTOS and more!

 

  Craft Group  

 

The Craft Group meets weekly on Thursdays at 9.30am to 12 noon (except in January School Holidays).

We enjoy the air-conditioned comfort of the Chapel.

Especially for ladies who enjoy working on and helping each other in a variety of handcrafts.  

This group welcomes people both in the church and wider community.

 

  Other groups and activities include:-   

  • Banner Making Group - meets occasionally as required; 

  • Catering Committee - for funerals and other occasions; 

  • Care Group - practical assistance as required; 

  • Pray for your Church - 8.00am on Wednesdays, wherever you are; 

  • Know Your Bible groups operate within our congregation;

For information from the Church Office - see contact details (left) of Home Page.

Church Choir - special occasion

 

  St Andrew's Uniting Kindergarten Warragul  

St Andrews Uniting Kindergarten cares for, nurtures and educates preschoolers in their lead up to school.  Address:- 210 Sutton Street Warragul, Phone:- 5623 2425 

Kindergarten ENTRY from the carpark, at the east end of Warragul Uniting Church building.  

Website: https://earlylearning.unitingvictas.org.au/kindergarten/warragul-st-andrews-uniting-kindergarten

For more information or if you’d like to arrange a visit, call us on 1800 183 103.

 


 

  Other Groups that meet in our Building  

Alcoholics Anonymous Australia (AA) - Mondays at 8.00pm.   www.aa.org.au

 

Baw Baw Region Arthritis Support Group - meets for exercise classes, a cuppa and a chat each Wednesday, 12noon to 2.30pm.  If you are interested or would like to know more, contact: Madeleine 0410 353 339 or Barbara 5625 4585

 

Tai Chi - on Tuesdays at 1pm