UCAF 2016 Program

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UCAF Report - Trip to Corowa

Our UCAF members visited the Corowa church group recently. On our arrival at Corowa  we were taken into their lovely church which contained an inspiring stained glass window entitled “The Living Tree”.

A short devotion on living things was led by Rev. David Sloane, husband of Val Sloane whom we all know. Then the co-ordinator of the Community Garden, Joan Palmer, spoke to us on the way in which this program got started. The church community gave the group the disused tennis court for the project, but it took some 2 years to get it to where it is today. With donations from the public, local businesses and Council, it became operational. It is still in the process of extending the surroundings.

In the middle of the garden is a sculpture made from recycled metal from the local Council depot. The sculpture contains a bee hive made of wood with a hole drilled for bees, and our group were very taken with the overall idea of the whole project.

The garden has been named the “Corowa Community Living Tree Garden” after the stained glass window in the church. After we inspected the garden afternoon tea was served and members were invited to take any of the produce that had been grown, for just a gold coin donation.

A very inspiring afternoon was had by all – many thanks to all our Corowa friends.

UCAF 2015 Program

Wangaratta UCAF Latest Report

Our group has been very busy over the past few months with a varied and interesting program.  

In August we enjoyed a guest speaker who showed us some Life Story books which some of our older citizens in retirement homes had put together with his help.  Our speaker suggested that everyone had a story of their life to tell, one which other people would be interested in and he encouraged us all to think about writing our own stories.

In September we entertained members from other UCA groups and local chuches from around the area.  40 people attended and we had a very enjoyable afternoon which concluded with a Devonshire afternoon tea.

Our October meeting saw us go on a mystery bus trip to Brookfield Maze Garden at Myrhee.  The garden and surrounds looked spectacular with all the Spring flowers in bloom and there were many old favourite trees and shrubs, some over 100 years old. The Maze only opened recently and consisted of 1036 cyprus trees lovingly planted by the owners. There were 20 members in attendance and we were treated to a lovely afternoon.

The last meeting for 2015 will be held in November when we will finish a successful year with a Christmas breakup and lunch to which our Ministry team are invited to join us.

Betty Whitten
Convenor

Part of our group resting after viewing the amazing garden around the maze.
A wonderful afternoon was had by all.

Taken from the centre of the maze looking across the beautiful countryside.

UCAF (Uniting Church Adult Fellowship) 2014 Program

UCAF meet in the Meeting Room on the 4th Tuesday of each month.  This is a very laid back group and we warmly welcome anyone who would like to join us.  Our programs are varied and each month differs but includes a short devotion, program and afternoon tea.  Below please find our proposed program for 2014.

- Convenor, Betty Whitten

UCAF Mystery Bus Trip - September

23 members participated in our Mystery Bus Trip late last month. As they boarded the bus, speculation was high as to where our destination was.  We headed towards Beechworth and many people expected us to stop at the Stanley café, but this was not to be as we turned south from Beechworth and made our way down the Buckland Gap. Perhaps we were going to the Murmungee hall, but then we joined the Great Alpine Road and our driver, David James, led us to Myrtleford and the Rein of Pearls Gift and Coffee shop.

This wonderful venue was an eye-opener to all and the food was delicious – soup, toasted sandwiches or Shepherd’s Pie, followed by tea and coffee, scones & jam and cream and a beautiful assortment of cakes and slices.

After lunch members wandered around the gift shop. Most bought something from the wide variety of well-priced gifts on display. We can recommend this venue to anyone.  A big thank you to David, our driver who took over from Jeff at the last moment. I know he enjoyed the day too.


Our next meeting will be a craft afternoon at the home of Eileen Dinning, 2 Blake Street, Wangaratta on Tuesday 22nd.  October at 1.30pm. All are welcome to attend.

UCAF Report - “A Flower-less Flower Show” and upcoming events

The August meeting of the UCAF was “A Flower-less Flower Show”.   (see photos from the day below)

24 members attended this fun afternoon where all members participated. There was a mixed assortment of flower-less items on show including flower brooches, a wedding head piece, plates, mugs, scarves, dresses, rugs, quilts and many more.  All agreed it was a fun afternoon, topped off with afternoon tea.

Our next UCAF meeting will be on Tuesday September 24, a mystery bus trip stopping for lunch along the way.  More details on this event later.

The October meeting is planned as a Christmas Craft afternoon at a venue to be advised at a later date.

The final meeting for the year, our Christmas Break Up, will be held in November. There will be more information on this shortly.

- Betty Whitten

UCAF (Uniting Church Adult Fellowship) First Meeting & 2013 Program

Our first meeting for 2013 was held on Tuesday 26th February at 1.30pm.  This was our Commitment Service and was led by Rev Christine Thomson and was followed by a short meeting and afternoon tea.

We meet in the Meeting Room on the 4th Tuesday of each month.  This is a very laid back group and we warmly welcome anyone who would like to join us.  Our programs are varied and each month differs but includes a short devotion, program and afternoon tea.  Below please find our proposed program for 2013.

- Convenor, Betty Whitten