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SUMMARY:Stories of Childhood 2019
DESCRIPTION:The annual Stories of Childhood conference is suitable for anyone – including Playgroup leaders\, Pre-school music program leaders\, Messy Church leaders\, Sunday program leaders/teachers\, ministers\, pastors\, church leaders\, worship leaders\, program leaders/volunteers – involved in ministry with children 0-5 and their families. \nGather others from your congregation or team and come along for a fantastic day of learning\, sharing and growing together. \n  \n\n\n\nElectives\n\n1A Making music meaningful\n1B Pathways from playgroup to congregation\n1C Being alongside families experiencing trauma\n1D Safe conversations – Part 1 (Building connections)\n2A Creative craft that communicates\n2B Inclusion and engagement for all abilities\n2C Being alongside families experiencing trauma (rpt)\n2D Safe conversations – Part 2 (Deepening connections)\n3A Using puppets with purpose\n3B Super story-telling for all ages\n3C Identifying and responding to family violence\n3D Safe Conversations – Part 3 (Faith connections)\n\nNB: All electives subject to sufficient numbers \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n9.45     Registration and resource viewing 10.00 Connecting and engaging together 10.40 Electives block 1\n11.45    Electives block 2 \n12.45    Lunch\n1.25      Electives block 3\n2.25      Gathering and reflecting together 3.00 Finish \n\n\n\n\n  \nElective presenters are drawn from a range of denominations and organisations including the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne\, Christian Playgroup Network\, Baptist Union\, Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania and Intergen. \nThe Christian Playgroup Network includes members from Australian Christian Churches\,Anglican\, Baptist\, Catholic\, Christian Community Churches\, Churches of Christ\, Presbyterian\, Salvation Army\,\nUniting and Wesleyan Methodist congregations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nEvent Details\nWhat: Playgroup & Preschool Conference Date: Saturday\, 22 June.\nTime: 10.00am – 3.00pm \nCost. If registered by 17 April $35/person\, or $30/person for CPN members or Messy Church leaders; $30/person for groups of 4 or more\nIf registered after 17 April $40/person\, or $35/ person for CPN members or Messy Church leaders \nRegister and pay online: \nhttps://ucavt.goregister.com.au/storiesofchildhood2019 \nRegistrations appreciated by \nWednesday\, 12 June \nLocation: Centre forTheology & Ministry 29 College Crescent\, Parkville Vic 3052 \nContact: 9340 8800; ann.byrne@victas.uca.org.au \n\nDownload event flyer \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/stories-of-childhood-2019/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Byrne":MAILTO:ann.byrne@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190711T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190717T163000
DTSTAMP:20260623T073906
CREATED:20190607T014116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T020412Z
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SUMMARY:DA1/8000P Children and Families Ministry: Core issues in diverse contexts
DESCRIPTION:Get equipped for even more effective ministry with children and their families!\n\n\n\n\nThe unit examines the theological\, developmental and methodological resources for contextual children and families ministries across the spectrum of Australian church based\, community based and para-church expressions. Addressing the theology\, spirituality and sociology of the child in relation to family\, church\, faith\, culture\, technology\, history and philosophical discourse\, the unit develops critical skills for evaluating and designing robust\, contextual processes for discipleship\, pastoral care\, safe practice\, mission and leadership with children and their families. \nFor more information visit: https://pilgrim.edu.au/courses \n\n\n\n\nDates: 11-13\, 15-17 July (9.30am to 4.30pm each day) \n\n\n\n\nDownload post card / digital flyer \n\n\n\n\nEnrol now
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/da1-8000p-children-and-families-ministry-core-issues-in-diverse-contexts/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Theological College\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pilgrim Theological College
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erlinda Loverseed":MAILTO:erlinda.loverseed@pilgrim.edu.au
GEO:-37.7922071;144.9619031
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pilgrim Theological College 29 College Crescent Parkville Victoria 3052 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=29 College Crescent:geo:144.9619031,-37.7922071
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190809T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190809T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T073906
CREATED:20190613T024902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T020417Z
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SUMMARY:Thriving Ministry Leadership: lessons from a duck\, an echidna and a tree (Tasmania - North West)
DESCRIPTION:Andrew McDonough\, best known as the author and illustrator of the Lost Sheep books\, is coming to Tasmania! According to Andrew…“Jesus’ best command ever is ‘look at the birds’. It’s where to start if you’re following Jesus. Now\, if you’re in ministry leadership\, we recommend you pay attention to all of God’s creatures. If people drive you bonkers\, if you’re exhausted from helping everyone\, if your last sermon was described as ‘nice’ and if the phrase ‘fruitful ministry’ fills you with determination and despair then join the duck\, an echidna\, a caterpillar\, a tree\, Andrew McDonough and other new ministry friends in a workshop that will be fun and possibly of some value.”  \nFocused on those in ministry leadership\, such as ministers\, deacons\, pastors\, chaplains\, lay preachers\, church council members  and those with specific responsibility for children\, young people and families\, these sessions will be immensely inspiring\, encouraging and practical. Andrew will also highlight his latest book – Jesus was a refugee. Watch out for more information as it comes to hand or e-mail anthea.maynard@victas.uca.org.au. \n  \n\nCost: $10 \nDuration: 3 hours \nMorning Tea will be provided \n\nDownload the event flyer \nRegister online \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/thriving-ministry-leadership-lessons-from-a-duck-an-echidna-and-a-tree-tasmania-north-west/
LOCATION:Penguin Uniting Church)\, 50 Main Road\, Penguin\, Tasmania\, 7316\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Byrne":MAILTO:ann.byrne@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190810T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190810T130000
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SUMMARY:Thriving Ministry Leadership: lessons from a duck\, an echidna and a tree (Tasmania - North)
DESCRIPTION:Andrew McDonough\, best known as the author and illustrator of the Lost Sheep books\, is coming to Tasmania! According to Andrew…“Jesus’ best command ever is ‘look at the birds’. It’s where to start if you’re following Jesus. Now\, if you’re in ministry leadership\, we recommend you pay attention to all of God’s creatures. If people drive you bonkers\, if you’re exhausted from helping everyone\, if your last sermon was described as ‘nice’ and if the phrase ‘fruitful ministry’ fills you with determination and despair then join the duck\, an echidna\, a caterpillar\, a tree\, Andrew McDonough and other new ministry friends in a workshop that will be fun and possibly of some value.”  \nFocused on those in ministry leadership\, such as ministers\, deacons\, pastors\, chaplains\, lay preachers\, church council members  and those with specific responsibility for children\, young people and families\, these sessions will be immensely inspiring\, encouraging and practical. Andrew will also highlight his latest book – Jesus was a refugee. Watch out for more information as it comes to hand or e-mail anthea.maynard@victas.uca.org.au. \n  \n\nCost: $10 \nDuration: 3 hours \nMorning Tea will be provided \n\nDownload the event flyer \nRegister online \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/thriving-ministry-leadership-lessons-from-a-duck-an-echidna-and-a-tree-tasmania-north/
LOCATION:Launceston North Uniting Church\, 128-132 George Town Road\, Newnham\, Tasmania\, 7248\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Byrne":MAILTO:ann.byrne@victas.uca.org.au
GEO:-41.3872965;147.1277978
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190811T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190811T143000
DTSTAMP:20260623T073906
CREATED:20190613T030424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T020416Z
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SUMMARY:Thriving Ministry Leadership: lessons from a duck\, an echidna and a tree (Tasmania - South)
DESCRIPTION:Andrew McDonough\, best known as the author and illustrator of the Lost Sheep books\, is coming to Tasmania! According to Andrew…“Jesus’ best command ever is ‘look at the birds’. It’s where to start if you’re following Jesus. Now\, if you’re in ministry leadership\, we recommend you pay attention to all of God’s creatures. If people drive you bonkers\, if you’re exhausted from helping everyone\, if your last sermon was described as ‘nice’ and if the phrase ‘fruitful ministry’ fills you with determination and despair then join the duck\, an echidna\, a caterpillar\, a tree\, Andrew McDonough and other new ministry friends in a workshop that will be fun and possibly of some value.”  \nFocused on those in ministry leadership\, such as ministers\, deacons\, pastors\, chaplains\, lay preachers\, church council members  and those with specific responsibility for children\, young people and families\, these sessions will be immensely inspiring\, encouraging and practical. Andrew will also highlight his latest book – Jesus was a refugee. Watch out for more information as it comes to hand or e-mail anthea.maynard@victas.uca.org.au. \n  \n\nCost: $10 \nDuration: 3 hours \nBYO Lunch \n\nDownload the event flyer \nRegister online \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/thriving-ministry-leadership-lessons-from-a-duck-an-echidna-and-a-tree-tasmania-south/
LOCATION:Clarence Uniting Church\, Cambridge Road and York Street\, Bellerive\, Tasmania\, 7018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Byrne":MAILTO:ann.byrne@victas.uca.org.au
GEO:-42.8731803;147.369266
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190824T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190824T150000
DTSTAMP:20260623T073906
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SUMMARY:Make it Messy!
DESCRIPTION:Messy Church Training Day\nMake it Messy! will assist those already engaged in Messy Church\, churches contemplating beginning a Messy Church and people genuinely curious about the Messy Church phenomenon take the next step in their Messy journey. \nJoin with others from churches across the state for a day of active engagement\, stimulating discussions\, encouraging stories and helpful electives that will empower your\nministry in your local context. \nAcross the day you will have the opportunity to connect with experienced Messy Church leaders and engage with… \n\nStarting a Messy Church\nPractical ideas for Messy Worship\nDeveloping Messy pathways for faith\nMessy Church and Intergenerationality\nDiscipleship in the Messy Church context\n\nCost: $30 (Register by Monday August 19 $25)\n$20/person if already part of a registered Messy Church. \nRegister and pay online: https://www.trybooking.com/BCWLV\nRegistrations appreciated: Monday August 19 \nDownload event flyer \n\n  \nMessy Church logo © The Bible Reading Fellowship 2019. See messychurch.org.uk
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/make-it-messy/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Leadership Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Byrne":MAILTO:ann.byrne@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190827T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190828T160000
DTSTAMP:20260623T073906
CREATED:20190704T020657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T021141Z
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SUMMARY:An Intercultural and Intergenerational Church
DESCRIPTION:The Uniting Church seeks to be an intercultural and intergenerational church\, with people of different cultures and ages\, being God’s people together.\nWhat does this look like in practice?\nWhat are the challenges and – more importantly – how do we work towards addressing them together? \n  \nPresenters\nRev Dr Apwee Ting\nApwee has extensive experience in intercultural ministry including 3 years as National Director of the Assembly’s Multicultural and Cross Cultural Unit. \nRev Charissa Suli\nCharissa is a second generation Tongan Minister of the Word with significant experience in mentoring youth and young adults. \n  \nTopics\n\nHow the Uniting Church is distinctive\nWhat we mean by multi\, cross and intercultural\nHow we understand intergenerational\n1st Gen\, 2nd Gen and Next Gen realities\, exploring identity\nCommunication\, conflict and choices\nCultural and generational intelligence\n\n  \n\nCost:\nEarly bird discount rate:\n$60/person (individual)\n$50/person (group of 3 or more) \nAfter July 31:  $70/person \nLunch\, morning and afternoon teas included \nRegister and pay online \nRegistrations appreciated by Friday 16 August \nDownload event flyer \n  \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/an-intercultural-and-intergenerational-church/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Intercultural,Leadership Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Byrne":MAILTO:ann.byrne@victas.uca.org.au
GEO:-37.7922071;144.9619031
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190830T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260623T073906
CREATED:20190704T025321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T021141Z
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SUMMARY:An Intercultural and Intergenerational Church - Ararat
DESCRIPTION:The Uniting Church seeks to be an intercultural and intergenerational church\, with people of different cultures and ages\, being God’s people together.\nWhat does this look like in practice?\nWhat are the challenges and – more importantly – how do we work towards addressing them together? \n  \nPresenters\nRev Dr Apwee Ting\nApwee has extensive experience in intercultural ministry including 3 years as National Director of the Assembly’s Multicultural and Cross Cultural Unit. \nRev Charissa Suli\nCharissa is a second generation Tongan Minister of the Word with significant experience in mentoring youth and young adults. \n  \nTopics\n\nHow the Uniting Church is distinctive\nWhat we mean by multi\, cross and intercultural\nHow we understand intergenerational\n1st Gen\, 2nd Gen and Next Gen realities\, exploring identity\nCommunication\, conflict and choices\nCultural and generational intelligence\n\n  \n\nCost:\nEarly bird discount rate:\n$15/person (individual)\n$10/person (group of 3 or more) \nAfter July 31:  $20/person \nRegister and pay online \nRegistrations appreciated by Friday 16 August \nDownload event flyer \n  \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/an-intercultural-and-intergenerational-church-ararat/
LOCATION:Ararat Uniting Church\, 55 Banfield St\, Ararat\, Victoria\, 3377\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Intercultural,Leadership Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Byrne":MAILTO:ann.byrne@victas.uca.org.au
GEO:-37.2791481;142.9198846
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190831T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190831T160000
DTSTAMP:20260623T073906
CREATED:20190704T030302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T021141Z
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SUMMARY:An Intercultural and Intergenerational Church - Echuca
DESCRIPTION:The Uniting Church seeks to be an intercultural and intergenerational church\, with people of different cultures and ages\, being God’s people together.\nWhat does this look like in practice?\nWhat are the challenges and – more importantly – how do we work towards addressing them together? \n  \nPresenters\nRev Dr Apwee Ting\nApwee has extensive experience in intercultural ministry including 3 years as National Director of the Assembly’s Multicultural and Cross Cultural Unit. \nRev Charissa Suli\nCharissa is a second generation Tongan Minister of the Word with significant experience in mentoring youth and young adults. \n  \nTopics\n\nHow the Uniting Church is distinctive\nWhat we mean by multi\, cross and intercultural\nHow we understand intergenerational\n1st Gen\, 2nd Gen and Next Gen realities\, exploring identity\nCommunication\, conflict and choices\nCultural and generational intelligence\n\n  \n\nCost:\nEarly bird discount rate:\n$15/person (individual)\n$10/person (group of 3 or more) \nAfter July 31:  $20/person \nMorning and Afternoon Tea included \nRegister and pay online \nRegistrations appreciated by Friday 16 August \nDownload event flyer \n  \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/an-intercultural-and-intergenerational-church-echuca/
LOCATION:Echuca Uniting Church\, 115-117 Hare St\, Echuca\, Victoria\, 3564\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Intercultural,Leadership Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rose Broadstock":MAILTO:rbroadstock@icloud.com
GEO:-36.1287961;144.7494718
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200306T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200309T190000
DTSTAMP:20260623T073906
CREATED:20200219T050242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T022611Z
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SUMMARY:Family Camp 2020
DESCRIPTION:How do we touch\, smell\, see\, hear and taste God in our lives? How does sensing God with us\, affect and change our living? How do the Christian scriptures guide us to connect into God’s Presence? We will practice the contemplative and creative arts of sensing the Divine with other families over the long weekend (6-9) March. Everyone welcome. \nTo register\, please visit https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=562274&
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/family-camp-2020/
LOCATION:Adekate Lodge\, 60 Adekate Camp Road\, Dean\, Victoria\, 3352\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cath James":MAILTO:cathjames42@gmail.com
GEO:-37.4575163;143.9603521
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Adekate Lodge 60 Adekate Camp Road Dean Victoria 3352 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=60 Adekate Camp Road:geo:143.9603521,-37.4575163
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200715T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200722T153000
DTSTAMP:20260623T073906
CREATED:20200525T041122Z
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SUMMARY:Children & Families Ministry: core issues in diverse contexts
DESCRIPTION:The Graduate Certificate in Ministry with Children and their Families is Australia’s only tertiary Award focused on ministry with children and their families. Offered through the University of Divinity\, it is suitable for: \n▪ Ministers\, Pastors\, Chaplains\, Christian educators \n▪ those in paid Children & Families or Generational Ministry roles \n▪ anyone seriously engaged in missional\, pastoral or educational ministry involving children. \n  \nThe Graduate Certificate in Children and Families \nMinistry is an opportunity to: \n▪ enhance your ministry skills \n▪ increase your capacity for engaging ministry \n▪ learn in a caring\, interactive and stimulating environment with others committed to intentional ministry with children and their families. \n  \nThe Graduate Certificate in Children and Families \nMinistry consists of three units\, two of which are compulsory and delivered in the form of Intensive units\, while the third unit is selected in consultation with the Coursework Co-ordinator. \nThe compulsory units are: \n▪ Children & Families Ministry: core issues in diverse contexts \n▪ Nurture and Spiritual Guidance of Children \n  \nChildren & Families Ministry: core issues in diverse contexts \nEspecially suitable for church based\, community based and para-church expressions of ministry \n▪ Explore theological and biblical resources for contextual children and families ministries \n▪ Develop skills for evaluating and designing practical processes for discipleship and evangelism \n▪ Grow in your capacity for safe practice\, mission and leadership with children and their families \n▪ Address the spirituality and sociology of the child in relation to family\, church\, faith and culture \n  \nDates: 15-17 July\, 20-22 July 2020 \n  \nMore Information & Enrolment \nPILGRIM COLLEGE \n(03) 9340 8892 \nerlinda.loverseed@pilgrim.edu.au \nwww.pilgrim.edu.au \nSTIRLING COLLEGE \n(03) 9790 1000 \nregistrar@stirling.edu.au \nwww.stirling.edu.au \n \n \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/children-families-ministry-core-issues-in-diverse-contexts/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Theological College\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erlinda Loverseed":MAILTO:erlinda.loverseed@pilgrim.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200724T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260623T073906
CREATED:20200303T033949Z
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SUMMARY:**CANCELLED - Holy Habits - Cowes
DESCRIPTION:Holy Habits focusses on ten practices that we see in the passages and invites us to reflect on how they can be lived more fruitfully both within gathered Church communities and wherever we live our day by day lives. The ten practices are: biblical teaching\, fellowship\, breaking of bread\, prayer\, sharing of resources\, serving\, eating together\, gladness and generosity\, worship and the making of more disciples. \nWho is Andrew Roberts?\nAndrew Roberts is a husband\, father\, minister\, writer and speaker based in the West Midlands of England. He is the author of the book Holy Habits and editor of the Holy Habits resource booklets and daily bible reflections. His most recent publication is a collaboration with Lucy Moore entitled Holy Habits in Messy Church. Previously he was Director of Training for the UK Fresh Expressions agency. He loves all forms of sport especially cricket but promises not to go on about England’s triumph in the World Cup (well not too much). \n“Grounded in practice and real-life stories and surrounded by theory\, erudition and wide reading\, this is the best book I’ve read on discipleship. The examples come from all round the world\, from different sources\, from fresh expressions and traditional Christians\, from elderly people and young ones\, women as well as men. I love the way the habits are every day\, ordinary\, do-able ones: this feels very godly”\nLucy Moore\, the founder of Messy Church says this about the Holy Habits book. \nSession details:\nPhillip Island\nTaster session\nFriday 24th July 7-9pm\nSt John’s Uniting Church 86 Chapel Street Cowes\, Phillip Island\n$10 (incl refreshments) \nIndepth Session\nSaturday 25th July 10-4pm\nSt John’s Uniting Church 86 Chapel Street Cowes\, Phillip Island\n$20 (incl morning tea and lunch)\nTickets purchased for the in depth session also includes the taster session on Friday 24th July. \nTo purchase tickets\, please visit https://holyhabitscowes.eventbrite.com.au \n**UPDATE: Due to the increasing seriousness of Covid-19 and to keep in line with the government’s social distancing measures\, the decision has been made to cancel this event to ensure public safety.
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/holy-habits-cowes/
LOCATION:St John’s Uniting Church\, 86 Chapel Street\, Cowes\, Victoria\, 3922\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Dawe":MAILTO:clairedawe@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200728T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200729T193000
DTSTAMP:20260623T073906
CREATED:20200303T034818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T022624Z
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SUMMARY:**CANCELLED - Holy Habits - Ballarat Central
DESCRIPTION:Holy Habits focusses on ten practices that we see in the passages and invites us to reflect on how they can be lived more fruitfully both within gathered Church communities and wherever we live our day by day lives. The ten practices are: biblical teaching\, fellowship\, breaking of bread\, prayer\, sharing of resources\, serving\, eating together\, gladness and generosity\, worship and the making of more disciples. \nWho is Andrew Roberts?\nAndrew Roberts is a husband\, father\, minister\, writer and speaker based in the West Midlands of England. He is the author of the book Holy Habits and editor of the Holy Habits resource booklets and daily bible reflections. His most recent publication is a collaboration with Lucy Moore entitled Holy Habits in Messy Church. Previously he was Director of Training for the UK Fresh Expressions agency. He loves all forms of sport especially cricket but promises not to go on about England’s triumph in the World Cup (well not too much). \n“Grounded in practice and real-life stories and surrounded by theory\, erudition and wide reading\, this is the best book I’ve read on discipleship. The examples come from all round the world\, from different sources\, from fresh expressions and traditional Christians\, from elderly people and young ones\, women as well as men. I love the way the habits are every day\, ordinary\, do-able ones: this feels very godly”\nLucy Moore\, the founder of Messy Church says this about the Holy Habits book. \nSession details\nBallarat\nTaster session\nTuesday 28th July 7.30-9.30pm\nBallarat Central Uniting Church 103 Lydiard Street South Ballarat\n$10 (incl refreshments) \nIndepth Session\nWednesday 29th July 9.30-3.30pm\nBallarat Central Uniting Church 103 Lydiard Street South Ballarat\n$20 (incl morning tea and lunch)\nTickets purchased for the in depth session also includes the taster session on Tuesday 28th July. \nTo purchase tickets\, please visit https://holyhabitsballarat.eventbrite.com.au \n**UPDATE: Due to the increasing seriousness of Covid-19 and to keep in line with the government’s social distancing measures\, the decision has been made to cancel this event to ensure public safety.
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/holy-habits-ballarat-central/
LOCATION:Ballarat Central Uniting Church\, 103 Lydiard Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Dawe":MAILTO:clairedawe@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200731T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200801T190000
DTSTAMP:20260623T073906
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SUMMARY:**CANCELLED: Holy Habits - Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:Holy Habits focusses on ten practices that we see in the passages and invites us to reflect on how they can be lived more fruitfully both within gathered Church communities and wherever we live our day by day lives. The ten practices are: biblical teaching\, fellowship\, breaking of bread\, prayer\, sharing of resources\, serving\, eating together\, gladness and generosity\, worship and the making of more disciples. \nWho is Andrew Roberts?\nAndrew Roberts is a husband\, father\, minister\, writer and speaker based in the West Midlands of England. He is the author of the book Holy Habits and editor of the Holy Habits resource booklets and daily bible reflections. His most recent publication is a collaboration with Lucy Moore entitled Holy Habits in Messy Church. Previously he was Director of Training for the UK Fresh Expressions agency. He loves all forms of sport especially cricket but promises not to go on about England’s triumph in the World Cup (well not too much). \n“Grounded in practice and real-life stories and surrounded by theory\, erudition and wide reading\, this is the best book I’ve read on discipleship. The examples come from all round the world\, from different sources\, from fresh expressions and traditional Christians\, from elderly people and young ones\, women as well as men. I love the way the habits are every day\, ordinary\, do-able ones: this feels very godly”\nLucy Moore\, the founder of Messy Church says this about the Holy Habits book. \nSession details\nParkville\nTaster session\nFriday 31st July 7-9pm\nCentre for Theology & Ministry\n29 College Cres\, Parkville\n$20 (incl refreshments) \nIndepth Session\nSaturday 1st August 10-4pm\nFriday 31st July 7-9pm\nCentre for Theology & Ministry\n29 College Cres\, Parkville\n$80 (incl morning tea and lunch)\nTickets purchased for this session also includes the taster session on Friday 31st July. \nFor tickets\, please visit https://holyhabitsmelbourne.eventbrite.com.au \n**UPDATE: Due to the increasing seriousness of Covid-19 and to keep in line with the government’s social distancing measures\, the decision has been made to cancel this event to ensure public safety.
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/holy-habits/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Dawe":MAILTO:clairedawe@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200822T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200822T170000
DTSTAMP:20260623T073906
CREATED:20200304T045708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T030755Z
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SUMMARY:Make It Messy!
DESCRIPTION:Sharing our hopes\, fears and ideas. \nJoin via Zoom with others from churches across the state for a time of practical tips\, stimulating discussion and mutual encouragement. \nIt’s FREE\, but registration is required! \nMake it Messy! will assist those already engaged in Messy Church\, churches contemplating beginning a Messy Church and people genuinely curious about the Messy Church phenomenon\, take the next step in their Messy Journey. \nDuring our time together there will be ample opportunity to share your hopes\, fears and ideas around Messy Church in our current\, ever-changing\, context. There will also be opportunity to engage with\, learn from and be encouraged by a range of experienced Messy Church leaders.  \nAcross the event you will experience a mix of… \n\nbreakout groups\nwhole group time \ntime for your questions\nextra input from our special guest – Lucy Moore! \n\nLucy Moore: \nLucy was in the team that started the first Messy Church. She works for BRF as the Messy Church team leader. She is responsible for developing the work of Messy Church nationally and internationally – writing\, speaking\, reflecting and developing Messy projects. She continues to help lead the local Messy Church in her own church and has written many of the Messy Church books. \n \nSee you at Make it Messy!  \n  \nFor tickets\, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/make-it-messy-tickets-94746119193 \n  \n \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/make-it-messy-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Barnett":MAILTO:chris.barnett@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201010T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260623T073906
CREATED:20200304T004553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T031409Z
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SUMMARY:Stories of Childhood 2020
DESCRIPTION:Stories of Childhood 2020           NOW ON-LINE! \n  \nMore accessible than ever before\, the annual Stories of Childhood gathering for is taking place via Zoom on Saturday October 10 from 3pm to 5pm. Join with other passionate Playgroup/Pre-school ministry leaders and volunteers from across the country for a time of learning\, sharing and being encouraged. \n  \nFocusing on the needs of children and their families in the light of all things Covid-19\, Dr. Vivienne Mountain – author of Building Emotional Health and Wellbeing: a pastoral ministry handbook – will help us reflect on appropriate pastoral responses. \n  \nFocusing on Playgroup/Pre-school being a missional expression in the light of all things Covid-19\, Rev. Mat Harry – leader of the New Paradigm Project – will help us explore an appropriate model for missional engagement for 2020 and beyond. \n  \nPlenty of time in breakout groups will allow us to reflect on our own contexts\, draw on the experience of others and encourage one another. \nIt’s FREE\, but registration is required! \nTo register\, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/stories-of-childhood-2020-tickets-94738438219 \n\n\nDr Vivienne Mountain                                                          Rev. Mat Harry
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/stories-of-childhood-2020/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Barnett":MAILTO:chris.barnett@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201125T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201202T153000
DTSTAMP:20260623T073906
CREATED:20200525T040656Z
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SUMMARY:Nurture and Spiritual Guidance of Children
DESCRIPTION:Nurture and Spiritual Guidance of Children (NOW ONLINE)\n \nA Unit within the Graduate Certificate in Ministry with Children and their Families \nDates: 25-27 November\, 1-2 December 2020 \nEspecially suitable for church-based\, school-based and community-based expressions of ministry \n\nDevelop more richly theologically-informed practice in relation to the spiritual nurture of children\nExamine links between Scripture\, theological thought\, spiritual and psychological development\nExplore spiritual formation processes in the educational\, congregational and missional settings\nIncrease your capacity for care of children in the context of family\, church and broader society\n\nMore Information & Enrolment \nPILGRIM COLLEGE \n(03) 9340 8892 \nerlinda.loverseed@pilgrim.edu.au –  www.pilgrim.edu.au \nSTIRLING COLLEGE \n(03) 9790 1000 registrar@stirling.edu.au – www.stirling.edu.au \n  \nThe Graduate Certificate in Ministry with Children and their Families \nThe Graduate Certificate in Ministry with Children and their Families is Australia’s only tertiary Award focused on ministry with children and their families. Offered through the University of Divinity\, it is suitable for: \n\nMinisters\, Pastors\, Chaplains\, Christian educators\nThose in paid Children & Families or Generational Ministry roles\nAnyone seriously engaged in missional\, pastoral or educational ministry involving children.\n\nThe Graduate Certificate in Children and Families Ministry is an opportunity to: \n\nEnhance your ministry skills\nIncrease your capacity for engaging ministry\nLearn in a caring\, interactive and stimulating environment with others committed to intentional ministry with children and their families.\n\nThe Graduate Certificate in Children and Families Ministry consists of three units\, two of which are compulsory and delivered in the form of Intensive units\, while the third unit is selected in consultation with the Coursework Co-ordinator. \nThe compulsory units are: \n\nChildren & Families Ministry: core issues in diverse contexts\nNurture and Spiritual Guidance of Children\n\n \n \nDownload the postcard here
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/nurture-and-spiritual-guidance-of-children/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Theological College\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erlinda Loverseed":MAILTO:erlinda.loverseed@pilgrim.edu.au
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