Welcome to Gungahlin Uniting Church
Today in worship we all gather as one. Young and Old, people from all nations, people of different understandings and traditions, long time members and new comers, we all gather to worship God and share in community together. Today we have morning tea in the middle of worship. After this Oasis (Primary aged children) meets in the courtyard rooms, Billabong (youth) meet with their mentors, and in the worship space we listen to the Bible passages and the message. Welcome!
Lent at Gungahlin Uniting Church
Lent is a time of 40 days before Easter and is part of the church throughout the world. In lent we reflect on the journey of Jesus towards the cross and it is a time for us to ponder our journeys and faith.
This year Lent begins on 5th. March, which is called Ash Wednesday. On Ash Wednesday there will be a short gathering at 7.30pm here at the church for anyone who wants to come along. At that service we recall our own mortality as we start the journey with Christ towards the cross. Each Sunday in Lent we will also have a member of the congregation share a little of their life and faith journey. This is an opportunity for us to acknowledge that the Christian walk takes many paths and that faith weaves throughout all things. At the end of Lent we have Easter Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. I hope you will join us for the journey.
| Wednesday 5th March | Ash Wednesday – 7.30pm |
| Sunday 9th March – 6th April | All age worship with life and faith journeys |
| Sunday 6th April | First Sunday Converse and Café with Lenten theme |
| Sunday 13th April | Palm Sunday – 9.30am |
| Thursday 17th April | Easter Thursday – 8.00pm |
| Friday 18th April | Good Friday – 9.30am |
| Sunday 20th April | Easter Sunday – 9.30am |
Christian Women’s Conference
Enclosed in your bulletin today is information on The Uniting Women’s Sydney Conference from 12th.-14th. September. If you are interested in going there will be a group from Gungahlin Uniting. If you want to chat to someone about it please see Margaret Reeson.
Ash Wednesday this Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent (This Wednesday 5th.) 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 7.30pm, 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. Mark.
First Sunday Converse and Cafe
Starting the first Sunday of March!
6 – 7:30pm on the first Sunday of each month. Starting at Gunahlin Uniting then concluding at a local cafe! An opportunity to gather for simple Christian community followed by a meal at a local cafe! No singing! No sermon! No pressure! No patter! Everyone is welcome!
Lawn Mower Needed!
The Church needs a ‘new’ second hand lawnmower in reasonable condition considering the rough terrain. If you have one just hanging around please talk to Mark Faulkner or Mark Phythian.
Wesley Autumn Fair – 29th March
Wesley Uniting Church, National Circuit, Forrest is holding a monstrous fair on Saturday 29th March from 9.00am – 1.30pm. Stalls will include White Elephant, Collectibles, Gardening, Books, Clothing, Jewellery, Craft, Toys, Cakes, Biscuits and Jams. Come and browse to find a bargain or relax and enjoy a Devonshire Tea, a Sausage Sizzle or an International Meal.
Entertainment will include the Tuggeranong Ukulele Group and Children’s activities.
The Harvest Shop – Tuggeranong
A new Christian resource centre with a wide range of inspirational cards, gifts, and a selection of books, CDs and DVDs.
Located at – The corner arcade, (Shop 11) Homeworld Centre, Anketell Street, Tuggeranong.
Opening hours are Tuesdays – Fridays noon – 5.30pm and Saturdays 9.30am – 1.00pm.
Phone: 6293 9139
Email: contact@harvestcanberra.com
Website: www.harvestcanberra.com
Silver Jubilee of Ordination
The NSW/ACT Synod are hosts to a service and dinner for the five out of 20 ordained in 1954 at the Cherrybrook Uniting Church on Tuesday March 4th – the actual date of the ordination which was held in the Waverley Methodist Church, since demolished to make way for the Church in the Marketplace. There will also be a celebration in Canberra at St Aidan’s UC Narrabundah on Sunday March 9th at 9am.
Save those stamps
A message in from the Synod Stamp Committee brings news that sales for 2014 are almost $3,000. Thank you to all those who are trimming, saving and passing on to help projects of the Synod.