This week at Gungahlin Uniting…
Today is the 3rd. Sunday in the month. This means that we all worship together for the first half before we share in morning tea. Following morning tea Oasis (primary aged) meets in the courtyard rooms, Billabong (Teenagers) meet with Jacquie (meet in foyer to begin) and in the auditorium there is the message and reflection on the Gospel.

Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent (This Wednesday 22nd.) Traditionally in the church, Ash Wednesday has been a day of reflection and confession as it begins the time before Easter when we remember Jesus drawing closer to his own death on the cross. On Ash Wednesday, at 10am., I will hold a meditative service with communion for anyone who would like to come along. Again, anyone can come along and is welcome! If you have any questions about Ash Wednesday or Lent please feel free to speak with me.
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This week at Gungahlin Uniting…
Today is the 2nd. Sunday of the month. This means that today we all stay together as one congregation for the whole of worship. We also share in communion; (the bread and wine as Jesus shared with his disciples at the Last Supper). Everyone who is with us today is welcome to come forward and received the bread and wine as an expression of their faith. Following worship we have morning tea and a light BBQ lunch – Please stay and join with us!

Sunday Evenings in Lent @ Gungahlin Uniting.
The first Sunday in Lent is 26th. February. Lent is the period of 40 days before Easter. Throughout Lent, each Sunday you are invited to a Bible Conversation in which we will simply discuss the Gospel reading for that Sunday. The Bible Conversation is from 5-6pm. Following this, if you wish, please stay for sandwiches and a cup of tea – please bring a plate if you are able. Then from 7-8pm there will be a new opportunity to worship in a creative, contemporary, informal way. Worship will be on the Sunday’s of 26th. February, 11th, 18th, 25th. March. Everyone is welcome.
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Welcome to Gungahlin Uniting Church for the year ahead!
(a few words from the Minister – Rev. Mark)

Welcome to everyone who is with us today. If you are new, or have been a part of this congregation for longer, a warm welcome to you all. At Gungahlin Uniting we seek to be inclusive of all people and this is reflected in the diversity of the congregation. We are made up of many people of all ages, backgrounds, different languages, nationalities and theology. Part of the richness of this congregation is welcoming each other, talking to one another, and finding out where people have come from to be here at this time in their life!

Because of our diversity and the task we have of being church in creative and relevant ways, each Sunday at Gungahlin Uniting is slightly different.
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Christmas Worship
Christmas Eve – 9.30pm
Christmas Day – 9.30am
All welcome!

Gungahlin Community Christmas Carols
Last year for the first time we joined with the Holy Spirit Catholic Parish and Salvation Army for a BBQ and Community Carols. TONIGHT, Sunday the 18th. December, you are invited to join this community event in the paddock adjacent to the Uniting Church. If it is raining we will be inside (as we were last year!!!)
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Today in Worship
Today we acknowledge all the work done by many people in the congregation to contribute to our life. We also pray for our new Church Council for 2012; Matthew Grudnoff, Wayne Hart, Rosemary Sweet, Brian Lord, John McKenzie, Rob Tanton & Heather Lamb. Morning Tea is served in the middle of our worship, followed by Oasis for primary children, Mentors for our teenagers and the message, reflecting on today’s readings.

Boy’s Brigade Leaders
Each Wednesday night we have supported the work of Boy’s Brigade; a group for primary school/high school aged boys. This group encourages community work, social interaction, craft and learning, and spiritual growth and thought. For 2012, we are needing more leaders to help this group in its work. Leadership could be through working with small groups of boys, or taking on a support role in meeting parents/preparing drinks etc. If you would like to be involved please speak with Bruce Warren or Mark Faulkner.
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