b'A gift that A journey will continue of giving.to live on. With more than 17 years of Since she was 18, Koonung Heightssteadfast support, Peter Laver Uniting Church congregation member,has witnessed the evolution Peta Lowe has long understood theof Uniting from its early days needs of her community and the vitalas Prahran Mission. He shares work undertaken by Uniting acrosswhat inspires his giving and Victoria and Tasmania. recalls how a morning tea became an unforgettable moment of connection.Her career in speech pathology, mainlygenerally interested in the work we do, and that focusing on supporting those in strokewe support quite a diverse variety of projects.rehabilitation, and teaching overseas Uniting is deeply grateful for the contribution students at Latrobe University, reflects Peta continues to make in her congregation today her lifelong commitment to supporting and for the way her legacy will touch the lives ofWhat first drew you to support Uniting? Can you describe a moment when youothers in challenging times. others for years to come. As a Board Member of the Ronald Hendersonfelt particularly proud of the impact your Peta began donating to Uniting in the mid-1980sIf you would like to know more about leaving Research Foundation, which aimed at gettingdonation made?and has since taken the meaningful step ofyour own legacy or like to receive a copy of ourhonours year economics students interested inA few years ago, I had morning tea at oneincluding a bequest in her Will, ensuring this workfree Gift in Will guide, please contact: social economics, I visited an art studio run byof Unitings services in Prahran with a groupcontinues well beyond her lifetime. Prahran Mission. The dedication of the teachersof their regulars. Uniting was an obvious choice because of mySharon Wangmanand the enthusiasm of the clients made a lastingThe regulars, living with disabilities, were close involvement with the Uniting Church, andProgram Lead, Gift in Willsimpression on me. That was around 17 yearsdetermined to make sure I knew how much they the fact that it is in our own community, PetaT0435 035 442 ago, before Uniting was established, and I haveenjoyed and benefited from the various programs says. We have an active congregation who [email protected] contributed annually for all that time. and interactions Uniting made possible.How has Uniting changed the way you seethe challenges we address?Write your Will for I have lived a very privileged life but regularly free with Safewill. encounter people on the street and elsewhere who have not been so lucky. Uniting impressesMonthlyme for the calibre of their people and their Uniting is offering free online Wills through efforts not only to provide relief but also for thegiving.Safewill from 115 September.services and programs they provide that reduce Protect your loved ones and consider future problems. Have you heard about our regular leaving a gift to Uniting to make a lasting giving program? Giving a monthlycommunity impact. What ways do you hope your partnership gift is a great way to support Uniting Visit safewill.com/uniting or scan the codewill make a difference?and helps us provide vital services to between 1-15 September.I like to think that organisations I support willthose who need it most.devote a significant part of their resources to putting themselves out of business, creating aT 1800 668 426 society where they are no longer needed. There isunitingvictas.org.au/newsletternothing wrong with having impossible dreams.8 Supporter Newsletter Spring 2025 Supporter Newsletter Spring 2025 9'