Church Activities
Weekly Activities
ACTIVITIES
MONDAY
.... 9.30 am - Gumnut Playgroup
.... 1.30 pm - Indoor Bowls
.... 2.00 pm - Friendship Group - 4th Monday
.... 7.00 pm - Prayer Time - last Monday of the month
TUESDAY
.... 10.00 am - Tiffins - 3rd Tuesday of the month
.... 12 noon - 1 pm - Bible Study with Ockert - 2nd & 4th Tuesday
.... 2.00 pm - St Andrew's Village Service - 2nd Tuesday
.... 4.30 pm - Choir Practice
WEDNESDAY
.... 10.00 am - Fellowship - 2nd Wednesday
.... 3 - 5 pm - Catch-up
.... 7.30 pm - Book Discussion Group - 3rd Wednesday
THURSDAY
.... 10 - 12 noon - Onward Stroke Club
SATURDAY
.... 5.30 pm - Youth Club
NOTE – These arrangements will change with School Terms and Public Holidays. Further information available from the Bulletin Editor or the Church Office
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GARAGE SALE
Garage Sale at Yarralumla Uniting Church
..........2009 Date to be fixed - early November
Contact Alan Gregory if you have goods for sale or know anyone who is moving house.
No computers, printers or associated IT stuff.
The goods may be collected by arrangement if suitable and stored for the next occasion
Alan (Mob) 0428779736 (H) 6287 7981
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MID-WINTER ARTS & CRAFT SHOW
This is held each year from Friday to Sunday at the last week-end of June. The next will be from the 26th to 28th June 2009
There is a special Worship Service in the Church at 9am on the Sunday.
Demonstrations of Lace Making are featured on both Saturday and Sunday. Concerts featuring local musicians, choirs and school groups are held on both Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Entry is by donation.
The Committee meets in the preceding months and sends out entry forms and calls for registration of entries in the weeks leading to the Show.
Exhibited is a wide variety of Art of all types of handicraft.
Sales are on commission. The exhibitors are all paid the day after the show closes, when they collect any unsold items.
A general charge is made for admission and the proceeds are distributed to community organizations.
Refreshments are available. Musical performances are held on each afternoon as an extra attraction.
For further information contact Val or Dennis Harding at 6281-4497 to indicate interest in exhibiting.
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TIFFINS
This group of retired men from the Yarralumla and St James, Curtin congregations meet monthly on the third Tuesday morning for light refreshment – the Tiffins - then for a time to listen or discuss. Many of the activities are presented by the members of their voyages through life with occasional visiting speakers covering issues from environment, interesting books and Bibles, travel, hobbies and current affairs and topical issues. These meetings in members’ homes have continued for over ten years
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SUNDAY CLUB
The Sunday Club runs each Sunday as a regular part of the Sunday worship program. Children from the ages of 2-11 attend the regular Church service for the first 15 minutes. They are then invited to join Sunday Club which is held in the front hall at the Church.
Yarralumla Uniting Church follows the strucutured curriculum organised and presented by the Uniting Church in Australia.
At Sunday Club the kids will participate in a range of musical, craft, story and game activities. These activities are run by one of the Sunday School Teachers assisted by other helpers. Sunday Club is aimed at providing a Christian Education to young people in a fun, relaxed and positive environment. Sunday Club also provides the parents and carers of children with an opportunity to devote themselves to their own spiritual nourishment in Church without interruption or distraction.
For more information on Sunday Club please contact Nick McNaughton on 02-6286-9681 or on sundayclub@yarrauniting.org.au'
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FRIENDSHIP GROUP
The Friendship Group is a ladies' group that meets every 4th Monday each month at 2pm in the church hall.
We aim to provide social interaction through conversation, craft and sharing interests over afternoon tea. We encourage those looking for companionship to join us.
Our friendly meetings are proof of our achievements.
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CATCH-UP GROUP
Catchup aims to help children academically and promote self esteem.
Students with a need for this type of help are identified by their teachers
and come to the church one afternoon a week during term from roughly 3:30 to 5:00. They are provided with an excellent afternoon tea on arrival followed by tuition, often assistance with homework projects, with either one or two per tutor. This is followed by recreational activities. The program is co-coordinated by our family outreach worker and has to date been supported by Schools as Communities grants.
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GUMNUT GROUP
This is a meeting place for mothers with children from birth to 5 years on Monday morning from 9.30 to 11.30 am.
This provides friendly playgroups opportunities for the children with occasional visiting speakers on relevant childhood issues for mothers.
There is a charge of $1 per week per family and contributions of suitable refreshment.
Contact: Marion 6286 9681
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BOWLING GROUP
Indoor Carpet Bowls
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BIBLE DISCUSSION
This is led by our minister making an analysis of Bible texts, BYO sandwiches,with tea/coffee provided.
The current series is a study of the Book of Hebrews
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THE FELLOWSHIP
The Adult Fellowship meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 10am. Meetings alternate between business meetings and "social" mornings with a special guest.
The Fellowship is affiliated with UCAF in the Presbytery of Canberra Region, and through that with the National body. Other affiliations include National Council of Women and Australian Church Women. Our special interests include mission in Australia and beyond, Force 10, and hospital visiting.
Fund-raising and practical service to the church community used to be a major focus of the Fellowship, but this is changing. In mid-year we host a mid-winter lunch with guest speaker, and at Christmas a morning tea to which church women from all over Canberra are invited. New members and visitors are always welcome.
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CHURCH LIBRARY
There are many books and videos available for reading and borrowing for all ages and tastes. The collection has varied Bible translations, commentaries and books covering practical theological issues and guidance for the Christian life. The Library Committee ensures that the a member is available at all Services for help on choice of book and registering borrowings.
Cassette recordings of the Sunday Services are available for loan.
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YOUTH GROUP
Please check out the Youthgroup website for more information: http://youth.yarrauniting.org.au/
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