Baptism this Sunday at TUC!
Joshua Webster Jennings
We’re very excited that Joshua Webster Jennings, son of Garry and Kim Jennings, will be baptised this Sunday at TUC!
The baptism will occur after the 9.30 am worship service, starting at approximately 10.15 am. For privacy reasons, the baptism will be live-streamed on an unlisted link. Please let us know if you would like to receive this link to join in with the baptism from home.
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
This Sunday
18 October, 9.30 am
Bible Reading:
Mark 12:18-27
Songs:
10000 Reasons (D)
This is Amazing Grace (D)
This I Believe (The Creed) (D)
Be Thou My Vision (D)
How Great is Our God (G)
Toowong Community Morning Tea
Wednesday 21 October
9.45am in the hall
Toowong Community Morning Tea is back! Our online morning tea gatherings have been lovely, but there’s really no substitute for meeting together in-person for a chat and a cuppa. All are welcome to join us in the hall at 9.45 am on Wednesday 21 October for a delicious home-made morning tea and a chance to catchup.
We look forward to seeing you then! Michael Berkman will be our special guest on Wednesday and will make a short presentation to the group. Michael is the sitting member for the seat of Maiwar, representing our electorate since 2017. Michael holds a double degree in Law and Science, and before entering politics, was a public interest environmental lawyer working in a community legal centre. As a Greens MP, he is passionate about protecting the environment from unsustainable development and improving the livability of this area for all. Michael will share about his journey into politics, his motivations and vision for change, and some of the aspects of being an MP that we may not be aware of.
Please be in touch with Wendy Geldenhuys for more information: awgelden@bigpond.net.au
COVID Update
God’s love bridges social distancing
A huge thank to our TUC congregation for supporting TUC’s COVID-safe team as protocols have been put in place over the past months. This has enabled everyone to stay safe during this time.
Sometimes it is challenging that as a congregation we are required to follow restrictions which are different from when we go for a coffee or to the theatre with our friends. However, be assured that the Heads of Churches (not just the Uniting Church, but across denominations) are working with Queensland Health for the best outcomes for all our congregations. It is good to remember too, that churches are regarded as one of the highest risk activities in our society because a core part of what we do is to mingle and care for each other.
What’s a pool ‘noodle’ got to do with COVID-19?
Well, a pool noodle is a good image to have in your mind when you physically distance from someone. Yes, 1.5m can be deceiving! Distancing is the single most important aspect of our COVID-safe plans.
Even though we may be weary of washing our hands, cleaning everything – again! - or not hugging or shaking hands with those with whom we have a connection at church, it is likely the same restrictions will apply to us for some time to come.
So, let us remember what Jesus says:
“In this world you will have trouble, but take heart, I have overcome the world.”
He is still listening to our prayers, and along with washing our hands, let us be thankful and keep praying – our prayers are the invisible threads of the fabric of faith that holds our TUC community together.
Dianne Hubbard
on behalf of the COVID-Safe team
Family Sundays
25 October & 15 November
9.30 am at TUC
Since we can only have 50 people in the church building at any time, it's been difficult to run our children's ministry, KATS (Kids At Toowong on Sunday). Our families have been doing a great job leading worship and teaching their kids at home, but we would now like to welcome all the families back to the building for a couple of special Sundays!
Book in your family to come along on Sunday 25 October and Sunday 15 November for worship and KATS. We'd love to see you there!
Democracy Sausage Sizzle
Saturday 31 October
8 am - 3 pm in the TUC hall
TUC is once again hosting a polling station during the upcoming state election on Saturday 31 October. That means we’ll also be having a Democracy Sausage Sizzle!
Would you be available for one hour between 8 am and 3 pm to help out? It’s always a lot of fun and a great chance to hang out with one another. If you can help out, please fill in your name on our google doc, or email us to let us know: lauren@toowongunitingchurch.org.au
Thank you very much for your help!
Congregational Meeting
Sunday 1 November
2.00 pm online
Everyone is most welcome to join us for our Congregational Meeting. This is a chance to let you know about what’s happening at TUC, including an update on our Vision/Values/Mission, and hear your feedback.
The meeting will be held online at 2.00 pm on Sunday 1 November.
We will email you all a Zoom link for the meeting on the Friday before the meeting.
If you are not on our contact list and would like to receive this Zoom link to join the meeting, please contact us to let us know: lauren@toowongunitingchurch.org.au
Family Sunday + KATS Christmas Party
Sunday 6 December
9.30 - 11.00 am at TUC
All families are invited to join us on 6 December for a special Family Sunday! The kids will lead us in some Christmas carols in the service and then head downstairs to the hall for their KATS Christmas Party.
The party and service will finish at approximately 11.00am and will be followed by morning tea. We'd love to see you there!