The Gap UC

Outreach Team

Team Convenor: Ross McDonald

The motivation and purpose of the Outreach Team is “To help our neighbours by sharing God’s love, on a local, regional and international basis.” We accept this biblical challenge to put into action the words of Jesus “To love your neighbour as yourself” and believe assisting those in need strengthens our relationship with God.

The Team’s responsibilities include developing, implementing and reviewing plans for the outreach mission of the Congregation and communicating information on mission & outreach activities / events. They also approve outreach focused fund raising events and make recommendations to the Church Council concerning local, Australian and overseas missions as well as provide oversight and action as necessary to meet community outreach needs and a referral process for crisis management of local families/individuals. In undertaking this role they also interact appropriately & caringly with individuals and/or communities in need.

Groups and activities under this Team include:

Play Groups

Contact: Karen Boyd

First Steps in Music

Coordinator: Katherine Ruhle

Kids Club

Coordinator Kerry Marnane

Youth Group

Coordinator Kerry Marnane

GUCCE (Gap Uniting Church Craft Experiences)

Coordinator Janice Harris

Luncheons for Those Who Eat Alone

Coordinator Bev Hansen

Senior Friendship Group

Coordinator: Desleigh Byrne

Men's Group

Coordinators: Alan Waltisbuhl and Brian Edwards

Regis Worship Service

Contact: Church Office

Fit after Fifty

Contact: Church Office

The Group also oversees the following programs which reach out to the wider community. For any other mission or outreach information about appeals such as flood relief, refugees, earthquake in china, frontier services, prison ministry, Lenten appeal and the Christmas Bowl appeal please contact the Outreach Team Leader or the Church Office directly:

•              Food Pantry

•              Wider Church Auxiliaries

•              International mission

•              Refugee Support

•              Walking on Country Program

•              Reconciliation Action Plan