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SUMMARY:Secular and Sacred
DESCRIPTION:What do pubs\, rivers\, sports grounds\, art galleries and the design of domestic houses tell us about faith and life in Australia? \nThis unit takes iconic places and the stories embedded in them as the starting place for a discussion of the relationship between secular and sacred\, offering an overview of Australian history and its implications for the future in the life of communities of faith. \nSecular and Sacred will be a stimulating way to gain a deeper understanding of the wider context of ministry in 21st century Australia\, where ritual and reverence can be found in surprising places. You’ll be equipped to read your local spaces\, too. \nConsider enrolling (as a full or audit student) with a colleague or two and then forming a Peer Learning Group to reflect on your learnings in the light of ministry practice. There are Continuing Education grants to assist with both auditing costs and to support a Peer Learning Group. \nFor more Peer Learning Group information\, contact Fran Barber at RevFran.Barber@victas.uca.org.au \nTo enrol\, contact Erlinda Loverseed\, Registrar of Pilgrim Theological College on 03 9340 8892 or at erlinda.loverseed@pilgrim.edu.au \nThis unit will run on 6\, 13\, 20 May and 5\, 12\, 19 August from 6pm – 9pm. \nTo view the event flyer\, click here. \n**UPDATE: Due to Covid-19\, this course will only be run online.
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/secular-and-sacred/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erlinda Loverseed":MAILTO:erlinda.loverseed@pilgrim.edu.au
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SUMMARY:The Living People of God: Local\, Global and Mission
DESCRIPTION:Come and learn a lot more about the world church – especially if your congregation/community is cross-cultural. How do the challenges and joys of local church life compare with those in Asia and Africa? \nThis unit is a great opportunity to explore the radically diverse ways the Body of Christ expresses herself. \nAs part of this unit\, we look at the character and history of minority ancient Christian communities\, the 20th century emergence of churches in the global south\, and the post-Christendom realities faced by churches in lands marked by “Western culture”. We also explore the roots of the church in the ministry of risen Jesus Christ and the sending of the Spirit. Attention will be given to the classical marks of the church as well as to the particular marks noted by the Reformers. \nConsider enrolling (as a full or audit) student with a colleague or two and then forming a Peer Learning Group to reflect on your learnings in the light of ministry practice. There are Continuing Education grants to assist with auditing costs and to support a Peer Learning Group. \nFor more Peer Learning Group information\, contact Fran Barber at RevFran.Barber@victas.uca.org.au \nTo enrol\, contact Erlinda Loverseed\, Registrar of Pilgrim Theological College on (03) 9340 8892 or at erlinda.loverseed@pilgrim.edu.au \nThis unit runs every Tuesday morning of Semester One. \nTo download the unit flyer\, click here.
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/the-living-people-of-god-local-global-and-mission/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erlinda Loverseed":MAILTO:erlinda.loverseed@pilgrim.edu.au
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191019T153000
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SUMMARY:Space for story: Telling Ancient Stories Today - Listening for wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Do you need some story nurture?\nWould you like to dedicate some undistracted time to dwelling\, soaking and basking in story? \nWell-crafted words can speak to the soul and call forth new awareness. Join us on a Storytelling Retreat. \n\n2019 Storytelling Retreats across the year:\nFour Saturdays\n20 July\, 21 September\, 19 October\, 23 November. Enrol in the full series\, or any single day(s). \nTimes:\n9.30am-3.30pm \nThree beautiful venues:\nRiddells Creek\, Phillip Island\, Parkville. Led by teachers\, alumni and friends of Art of Story. \n\nFormat:\nStorytelling\, artmaking\, journaling\, walking\, stillness and silence. An undistracted space will be hosted and held for you. Feel welcomed\, relaxed\, nourished. \n\nHow the day unfolds:\nThe first hour will hold a morning telling led by skilled storytellers\, followed by the opportunity to bring the stories and your own experience into your inner conversation as you choose – go for a solo walk\, write and use art materials. For the final hour we re-gather and are free to share some of the gifts of the day should we choose. Delicious treats\, teas and coffee will be provided. Simple artmaking materials are included in the price. \nBYO packed lunch to eat in the venue or have as a solo picnic on\nyour walk. \n\nWhat to bring/wear:\n\nLoose\, comfortable clothing\nWalking shoes\nJournal and pens\nBYO packed lunch\n\n\nRegistration:\nEarly bird package discounts – pay before 21 Feb and receive a complimentary ticket to Pádraig Ó Tuama’s seminar “Theology as Story: Believing in the Truth of People” on 9 May. \nEarly Bird payments are non-refundable \n\nBook all four Space for Story Retreat days for $300 per person (fully waged)\nor $500 for two people – bring a buddy.\n\nIndividual days\nThese can be booked as follows: \n\n$85 per person per Saturday\, waged ($340 for all four)\n$65 part-waged\, (part time students and Seniors Card pay part-waged rate) ($260 for all four)\n$45 full-time students or pension concession card holders ($180 for all four)\n\nRegister online at: https://www.trybooking.com/BBRPR \n\nInformation:\nBYO packed lunch for the day retreats in Riddells Creek and Parkville. We will supply teas and coffee and generous snacks. You may like to find overnight accommodation to extend the spaciousness of these retreats. See suggestions on the registration website. \nLunch will be provided for Playfulness and Story in Cowes. We will head out for dinner after the workshop at your own cost. Staying at Phillip Island is recommended. You may organise your own accommodation or check the options listed on the registration website. \nHosted by:\nJulie Perrin\, Fiona Bottcher\, Katherine Jones\, Jess Holt\, Annette Buckley\, Christina Rowntree and Ian Turnnidge. \nNote these dates too:\nOn 9-10 May we will be hosting Irish poet and storyteller Pádraig Ó Tuama at the Centre for Theology and Ministry\, College Cres\, Parkville. \nSave these dates and go to: https://www.trybooking.com/BBOWW \nDownload the event flyer
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/space-for-story-telling-ancient-stories-today-listening-for-wisdom/
LOCATION:Riddells Creek Uniting Church\, 3 Sutherlands Road\, Riddells Creek\, Victoria\, 3431\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Featured,Leadership Development,Theology and the Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Byrne":MAILTO:ann.byrne@victas.uca.org.au
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SUMMARY:Art of Belief
DESCRIPTION:A unique Continuing Education opportunity from Pilgrim Theological College at the NGV: \nArt of Belief \nAR/CH 211oP-31\, 10P-9110P \nKatherine Massam and Howard Wallace \n(Classes Thursdays 1- 5pm on May 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, Sept 5\, 12 & Oct 17) \nDo you use art as a way of engaging your community/congregation in liturgy or preaching and teaching? Or would you like to use art more readily to enhance your church’s life and witness\, but are not confident in how to do this?  Art is a powerful medium through which to understand both our surrounding culture and the faith of the church\, and how those aspects relate to each other.  In this unit you will gain greater understanding of the impact European and Aboriginal traditions of art have had on Australian Christianity.  You will develop a deeper appreciation and understanding of the representation of selected key aspects of Christian belief\, by drawing specifically on the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria – in dialogue with other images.   The majority of class time will be at the Gallery itself. \nConsider enrolling (as full credit or audit) with a few colleagues\, and then forming a Peer Learning Group afterwards focussing on developing your use of art in ministering with your congregation/community.  There are Continuing Education grants to assist with both auditing costs\, and to support a Peer Learning Group. \nFor further information\, contact Rev Fran Barber\, Continuing Education Coordinator\, fran.barber@victas.uca.org.au
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/art-of-belief/2019-10-17/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Featured,Leadership Development,Pilgrim Theological College
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry – Part 2: The Work of the Congregation
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry\nThe Work of the Congregation (FTM-C) offers you the opportunity to build on your own experience as you develop expertise in the specialised ministry of the Transitional Minister. \nFTM-C is the second part of FTM training. FTM-C builds on the work begun in the first class\, Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry: The Work of the Leader (FTM-L). You need to have completed FTM –L in order to enrol in FTM-C. \nThis is a five-day program designed to provide information and experiences that will be helpful to people who\nplan to function in a congregational leadership role especially during a time of clerical transition or other major transition time. \nAs the role of an Intentional Interim Minister (IIM) is extremely demanding\, to enter this specialist program recommendations from presbytery or synod staff\, or appropriate committee chairpersons are essential (see relevant application form and referee’s report on back of this page. \nExperience of at least two ministry placements is essential. This is a demanding one-week full-time program. The five-day program is followed by a supervised project. \nYou can enrol in this course and not participate in the assessment/fieldwork\, given the content is useful for anyone in ministry. \nHowever\, to be an accredited IIM you need to complete the more formal application process\, assessment and fieldwork. \nThe course emphasises the work of the congregation. The fundamental tasks of the congregation\, framed as Focus Points\, are to successfully navigate the transition period: \n► HERITAGE\nReviewing how the congregation has been shaped and formed. \n► LEADERSHIP\nReviewing the member needs and its ways of organising and developing new and effective leadership. \n► MISSION\nDefining and redefining sense of purpose and direction. \n► CONNECTIONS\nDiscovering all the relationships a faith community builds outside of itself. \n► FUTURE\nDeveloping congregational and pastoral profiles. \nPhase 2 Fieldwork\nThis gives you the opportunity to use the skills and principles acquired in FTM-L and FTM-C in their own ministry settings. Fieldwork is supervised by a member of our training team or a trained and experienced IIM practitioner in your own Synod. The whole package of FTM-L\, FTM-C and Fieldwork may be taken for academic credit as an independent study unit in ministry or leadership at certain theological colleges. A possible avenue for assistance with costs is the Continuing Education Grant for ministers in placement \nClick here for Grants and Scholarships – Application \n\n\nApplication Forms\nIf\, at the conclusion of FTM-C\, you are seeking the Interim Ministry Network qualification for accreditation as an IIM\, please fill in the following application forms through these links: \nClick here for the FTM-C Application Form \nClick here for the FTM-C Referee’s Report \nWhen competed\, please email both forms (marked “confidential”) to the course lead trainer:\nParramatta Nepean Presbytery\nPresbytery Ministry Leader\nRev. Dr Robert McFarlane\nrob@pnpuca.org.au \n\n  \nCOST: $500 for metro\, $400 for non-metro. Includes lunches\, morning and afternoon tea \nREGISTER ONLINE: www.trybooking.com/BEHED \nDOWNLOAD: Flyer with all the details \n  \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/fundamentals-of-transitional-ministry-part-2-the-work-of-the-congregation/
LOCATION:Altona Uniting Church\, 7 Seves St\, Altona\, Victoria\, 3018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Featured,Leadership Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Byrne":MAILTO:ann.byrne@victas.uca.org.au
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190912T170000
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SUMMARY:Art of Belief
DESCRIPTION:A unique Continuing Education opportunity from Pilgrim Theological College at the NGV: \nArt of Belief \nAR/CH 211oP-31\, 10P-9110P \nKatherine Massam and Howard Wallace \n(Classes Thursdays 1- 5pm on May 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, Sept 5\, 12 & Oct 17) \nDo you use art as a way of engaging your community/congregation in liturgy or preaching and teaching? Or would you like to use art more readily to enhance your church’s life and witness\, but are not confident in how to do this?  Art is a powerful medium through which to understand both our surrounding culture and the faith of the church\, and how those aspects relate to each other.  In this unit you will gain greater understanding of the impact European and Aboriginal traditions of art have had on Australian Christianity.  You will develop a deeper appreciation and understanding of the representation of selected key aspects of Christian belief\, by drawing specifically on the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria – in dialogue with other images.   The majority of class time will be at the Gallery itself. \nConsider enrolling (as full credit or audit) with a few colleagues\, and then forming a Peer Learning Group afterwards focussing on developing your use of art in ministering with your congregation/community.  There are Continuing Education grants to assist with both auditing costs\, and to support a Peer Learning Group. \nFor further information\, contact Rev Fran Barber\, Continuing Education Coordinator\, fran.barber@victas.uca.org.au
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/art-of-belief/2019-09-12/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Featured,Leadership Development,Pilgrim Theological College
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fran Barber":MAILTO:fran.barber@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190905T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190905T170000
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SUMMARY:Art of Belief
DESCRIPTION:A unique Continuing Education opportunity from Pilgrim Theological College at the NGV: \nArt of Belief \nAR/CH 211oP-31\, 10P-9110P \nKatherine Massam and Howard Wallace \n(Classes Thursdays 1- 5pm on May 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, Sept 5\, 12 & Oct 17) \nDo you use art as a way of engaging your community/congregation in liturgy or preaching and teaching? Or would you like to use art more readily to enhance your church’s life and witness\, but are not confident in how to do this?  Art is a powerful medium through which to understand both our surrounding culture and the faith of the church\, and how those aspects relate to each other.  In this unit you will gain greater understanding of the impact European and Aboriginal traditions of art have had on Australian Christianity.  You will develop a deeper appreciation and understanding of the representation of selected key aspects of Christian belief\, by drawing specifically on the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria – in dialogue with other images.   The majority of class time will be at the Gallery itself. \nConsider enrolling (as full credit or audit) with a few colleagues\, and then forming a Peer Learning Group afterwards focussing on developing your use of art in ministering with your congregation/community.  There are Continuing Education grants to assist with both auditing costs\, and to support a Peer Learning Group. \nFor further information\, contact Rev Fran Barber\, Continuing Education Coordinator\, fran.barber@victas.uca.org.au
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/art-of-belief/2019-09-05/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Featured,Leadership Development,Pilgrim Theological College
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fran Barber":MAILTO:fran.barber@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190810T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190810T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T225034
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SUMMARY:Reclaiming the Missional Heart of the Church with Rev Dr Samuel Wells
DESCRIPTION:At the heart of the Church lies a call to mission\, to engage with the world. Dr Wells affirms the world as part of the kingdom\, the sphere of\nthe Spirit’s work beyond the Church.With the introduction of the welfare state\, the Church retreated from social engagement and “by concentrating on personal faith and spirituality\, the churches denied themselves the lifeblood that social engagement had long given them” (For Good: The Church and the Future of Welfare). \nWhere: Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Cres\, Parkville \nCost: $80\, includes lunch\, morning and afternoon tea. \nSchool of Ministry with Rev Dr Samuel Wells\nSamuel Wells is a preacher\, writer and theologian. He has served as Church of England parish priest in England for over 20 years\, often in places of social disadvantage. Dr Wells spent seven years as Dean of Duke University Chapel in the US. He is currently priest at St Martin-in-the Fields\, London\, and visiting Professor of Christian Ethics at King’s College London. He has published 30 books\, including academic studies and textbooks in Christian ethics\, explorations of social mission\, liturgy and faith\, and four collections of sermons. \nHis most recent book is Incarnational Mission: Being with the World. \nDr Wells will help us to articulate a theological narrative about who we are as a missional church\, called to be with the world. \nThis will be a day of input from Dr Wells\, with a panel discussion and conversation about mission in your context. \nThe keynote address(es) will be recorded. \nRegister online \nDownload – Event flyer \nDownload – Aim and Schedule for the day
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/reclaiming-the-missional-heart-of-the-church-with-rev-dr-samuel-wells/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Leadership Development,Pilgrim Theological College
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Byrne":MAILTO:ann.byrne@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190809T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190809T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T225034
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SUMMARY:Preaching in a diverse culture: a morning for preachers and worship leaders with Rev Dr Samuel Wells
DESCRIPTION:School of Ministry with Rev Dr Samuel Wells\nSamuel Wells is a preacher\, writer and theologian. He has served as Church of England parish priest in England for over 20 years\, often in places of social disadvantage. Dr Wells spent seven years as Dean of Duke University Chapel in the US. He is currently priest at St Martin-in-the Fields\, London\, and visiting Professor of Christian Ethics at King’s College London. He has published 30 books\, including academic studies and textbooks in Christian ethics\, explorations of social mission\, liturgy and faith\, and four collections of sermons. \nHis most recent book is Incarnational Mission: Being with the World. \nWhere: Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Cres\, Parkville \nCost: $10\, includes morning tea \nRegister online \nDownload event flyer
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/preaching-in-a-diverse-culture-a-morning-for-preachers-and-worship-leaders-with-rev-dr-samuel-wells/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Leadership Development,Pilgrim Theological College
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190808T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190808T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T225034
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SUMMARY:Northey Lecture: Citizens of Heaven: Identity\, Inclusion and the Church by Rev Dr Samuel Wells
DESCRIPTION:Samuel Wells is a preacher\, writer and theologian. He has served as Church of England parish priest in England for over 20 years\, often in places of social disadvantage. Dr Wells spent seven years as Dean of Duke University Chapel in the US. He is currently priest at St Martin-in-the Fields\, London\, and visiting Professor of Christian Ethics at King’s College London. He has published 30 books\, including academic studies and textbooks in Christian ethics\, explorations of social mission\, liturgy and faith\, and four collections of sermons. \nHis most recent book is Incarnational Mission: Being with the World. \nWhere: Brunswick Uniting Church\, 214 Sydney Rd\, Brunswick (public car park on Edwards St just off Sydney Rd). \nThis lecture will be live-streamed and recorded. Light refreshments available. \nCost: Free. Please register for seating and catering purposes. \nRegister online \nDownload event flyer
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/northey-lecture-citizens-of-heaven-identity-inclusion-and-the-church-by-rev-dr-samuel-wells/
LOCATION:Brunswick Uniting Church\, 214 Sydney Road\, Brunswick\, Victoria\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Featured,Leadership Development,Pilgrim Theological College
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Byrne":MAILTO:ann.byrne@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190719T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190722T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T225034
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SUMMARY:Liturgy Lab with Stephen Burns
DESCRIPTION:SEMESTER 2 INTENSIVE: JULY 19\, 20\, 21 & 22.\nA wonderful Continuing Education opportunity from PILGRIM THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE\nCourse code: DL2400P-DL9400P \nHave you spent time recently reflecting theologically on your community’s liturgical life? Would you like outside input to deepen your approach to liturgy in the 2st Century church? In this unit you will explore kinaesthetic and other arts used in worship\, and reflect on the pastoral\, public and representative vocation of the one who presides. \nThis unit will expose you to insights from ecumenical liturgical renewal and liturgical theology as these relate to the missional vocation of the church. Special attention is given to Anglican and Uniting contexts of worship\, and a significant portion of the unit will be given to embodied and enacted liturgical practice. \nConsider enrolling (as a full credit or audit student) with a few colleagues\, then forming a Peer Learning Group afterwards focussing on exploring\, in an ongoing way\, your liturgical practice in the light of the insights from the unit. There are Continuing Education grants to assist with both auditing costs\, and to support a Peer Learning Group. https://ctm.uca.edu.au/resources/funding-scholarships/ \nFor further information\, contact Rev Fran Barber\, Continuing education Coordinator\, fran.barber@victas.uca.org.au. \nTo enrol in this unit\, please contact the Registrar of Pilgrim Theological College\, Erlinda Loverseed: Erlinda.loverseed@pilgrim.edu.au \nDownload the event flyer \n  \nImage: www.JohnAugustSwanson.com – copyright 1997 by John August Swanson
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/liturgy-lab-with-stephen-burns/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Leadership Development,Pilgrim Theological College
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fran Barber":MAILTO:fran.barber@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190523T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T225034
CREATED:20190204T230500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T015307Z
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SUMMARY:Art of Belief
DESCRIPTION:A unique Continuing Education opportunity from Pilgrim Theological College at the NGV: \nArt of Belief \nAR/CH 211oP-31\, 10P-9110P \nKatherine Massam and Howard Wallace \n(Classes Thursdays 1- 5pm on May 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, Sept 5\, 12 & Oct 17) \nDo you use art as a way of engaging your community/congregation in liturgy or preaching and teaching? Or would you like to use art more readily to enhance your church’s life and witness\, but are not confident in how to do this?  Art is a powerful medium through which to understand both our surrounding culture and the faith of the church\, and how those aspects relate to each other.  In this unit you will gain greater understanding of the impact European and Aboriginal traditions of art have had on Australian Christianity.  You will develop a deeper appreciation and understanding of the representation of selected key aspects of Christian belief\, by drawing specifically on the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria – in dialogue with other images.   The majority of class time will be at the Gallery itself. \nConsider enrolling (as full credit or audit) with a few colleagues\, and then forming a Peer Learning Group afterwards focussing on developing your use of art in ministering with your congregation/community.  There are Continuing Education grants to assist with both auditing costs\, and to support a Peer Learning Group. \nFor further information\, contact Rev Fran Barber\, Continuing Education Coordinator\, fran.barber@victas.uca.org.au
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/art-of-belief/2019-05-23/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Featured,Leadership Development,Pilgrim Theological College
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190516T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T225034
CREATED:20190204T230500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T015307Z
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SUMMARY:Art of Belief
DESCRIPTION:A unique Continuing Education opportunity from Pilgrim Theological College at the NGV: \nArt of Belief \nAR/CH 211oP-31\, 10P-9110P \nKatherine Massam and Howard Wallace \n(Classes Thursdays 1- 5pm on May 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, Sept 5\, 12 & Oct 17) \nDo you use art as a way of engaging your community/congregation in liturgy or preaching and teaching? Or would you like to use art more readily to enhance your church’s life and witness\, but are not confident in how to do this?  Art is a powerful medium through which to understand both our surrounding culture and the faith of the church\, and how those aspects relate to each other.  In this unit you will gain greater understanding of the impact European and Aboriginal traditions of art have had on Australian Christianity.  You will develop a deeper appreciation and understanding of the representation of selected key aspects of Christian belief\, by drawing specifically on the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria – in dialogue with other images.   The majority of class time will be at the Gallery itself. \nConsider enrolling (as full credit or audit) with a few colleagues\, and then forming a Peer Learning Group afterwards focussing on developing your use of art in ministering with your congregation/community.  There are Continuing Education grants to assist with both auditing costs\, and to support a Peer Learning Group. \nFor further information\, contact Rev Fran Barber\, Continuing Education Coordinator\, fran.barber@victas.uca.org.au
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/art-of-belief/2019-05-16/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Featured,Leadership Development,Pilgrim Theological College
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fran Barber":MAILTO:fran.barber@victas.uca.org.au
GEO:-37.7922071;144.9619031
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190509T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T225034
CREATED:20190204T230500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T015307Z
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SUMMARY:Art of Belief
DESCRIPTION:A unique Continuing Education opportunity from Pilgrim Theological College at the NGV: \nArt of Belief \nAR/CH 211oP-31\, 10P-9110P \nKatherine Massam and Howard Wallace \n(Classes Thursdays 1- 5pm on May 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, Sept 5\, 12 & Oct 17) \nDo you use art as a way of engaging your community/congregation in liturgy or preaching and teaching? Or would you like to use art more readily to enhance your church’s life and witness\, but are not confident in how to do this?  Art is a powerful medium through which to understand both our surrounding culture and the faith of the church\, and how those aspects relate to each other.  In this unit you will gain greater understanding of the impact European and Aboriginal traditions of art have had on Australian Christianity.  You will develop a deeper appreciation and understanding of the representation of selected key aspects of Christian belief\, by drawing specifically on the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria – in dialogue with other images.   The majority of class time will be at the Gallery itself. \nConsider enrolling (as full credit or audit) with a few colleagues\, and then forming a Peer Learning Group afterwards focussing on developing your use of art in ministering with your congregation/community.  There are Continuing Education grants to assist with both auditing costs\, and to support a Peer Learning Group. \nFor further information\, contact Rev Fran Barber\, Continuing Education Coordinator\, fran.barber@victas.uca.org.au
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/art-of-belief/2019-05-09/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Featured,Leadership Development,Pilgrim Theological College
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fran Barber":MAILTO:fran.barber@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190507T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T225034
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry: The work of the leader
DESCRIPTION:This is a three-day program designed to give you an introduction to the key concepts and practices of ministering with congregations and agencies in times of transition. (Isn’t that all of them nowadays?). While it is a stand-alone program\, it is also the first phase of training that leads to being qualified as an Intentional Interim Minister. Thus\, it is useful for anyone in lay or ordained ministry who is dealing with change\, transition and new opportunities\, and also for those exploring a call to Intentional Interim Ministry. \nThe FTM will be lead by Rev Sharon Hollis (UCA Moderator) and Rev Fran Barber (Continuing Education Coordinator) at the Centre for Theology and Ministry\, Melbourne. \nRegister Online \nDownload flyer and postal registration form \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/fundamentals-of-transitional-ministry-the-work-of-the-people/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Featured,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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190502T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T225034
CREATED:20190204T230500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T015307Z
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SUMMARY:Art of Belief
DESCRIPTION:A unique Continuing Education opportunity from Pilgrim Theological College at the NGV: \nArt of Belief \nAR/CH 211oP-31\, 10P-9110P \nKatherine Massam and Howard Wallace \n(Classes Thursdays 1- 5pm on May 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, Sept 5\, 12 & Oct 17) \nDo you use art as a way of engaging your community/congregation in liturgy or preaching and teaching? Or would you like to use art more readily to enhance your church’s life and witness\, but are not confident in how to do this?  Art is a powerful medium through which to understand both our surrounding culture and the faith of the church\, and how those aspects relate to each other.  In this unit you will gain greater understanding of the impact European and Aboriginal traditions of art have had on Australian Christianity.  You will develop a deeper appreciation and understanding of the representation of selected key aspects of Christian belief\, by drawing specifically on the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria – in dialogue with other images.   The majority of class time will be at the Gallery itself. \nConsider enrolling (as full credit or audit) with a few colleagues\, and then forming a Peer Learning Group afterwards focussing on developing your use of art in ministering with your congregation/community.  There are Continuing Education grants to assist with both auditing costs\, and to support a Peer Learning Group. \nFor further information\, contact Rev Fran Barber\, Continuing Education Coordinator\, fran.barber@victas.uca.org.au
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/art-of-belief/2019-05-02/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Featured,Leadership Development,Pilgrim Theological College
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fran Barber":MAILTO:fran.barber@victas.uca.org.au
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