Vaccination and navigating the road ahead   As we begin to move towards churches reopening, Moderator Denise Liersch invites you to join her to explore critical questions such as: What do we need to consider? How does our faith shape…

The Nurture and Spiritual Guidance of Children Dates: November 24-26 and November 29-December 1, 2021 Especially suitable for church-based, school-based and community-based expressions of ministry Develop more richly theologically-informed practice in relation to the spiritual nurture of children Examine links…

Hosted by Pilgrim Theological College and Chaired by Rev Sharon Hollis, President UCA Assembly It is 50 years since the final form of the Basis of Union was published and put forward for consideration and decision by Presbyterian, Methodist and…

Children & Families Ministry: core issues in diverse contexts Dates: 27-29 January, 1-3 February 2022 Especially suitable for church based,  community based and para-church expressions of ministry ▪ Explore theological and biblical resources for contextual children and families ministries ▪…

**This event has unfortunately been cancelled.   How are your gifts being used in God's mission to transform the world? What on Earth does God want you to do with your life? How would you even know? And what has…

The Bible arrived in Australia at a time when Europeans were rethinking both Scripture and race. From land-hungry colonists to Indigenous evangelists, white supremacists to anti-racism activists, people here have read it very differently with nothing less than humanity at…

**IMPORTANT: Unfortunately the decision has been made to postpone this event. A new date will be announced soon.   This 2-part training offers good ideas (practical and achievable) for before, during and after disasters. This is suitable for anyone –…

A day on the Book of Revelation for preachers. In Year C there is a series of readings on Revelation in the Easter Season. Have you avoided preaching on Revelation in the past? Robyn Whitaker is offering a half day…

Digital Welcoming Webinar   Churches will gain tips on improving: Streaming Worship Services Websites as Entry Points Facebook Engagement Digital Pathways to Ongoing Inclusion   There are two sessions available: Wednesday 20th April 7:30-8:30pm, or Thursday 21st April 2 –…

Justice and International Mission Convention 2022 - Our planet is changing: do we?   We are witnessing a rapidly growing scientific understanding of the need to act urgently on environmental challenges we face. The Justice and International Mission Convention revisits…

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. While FTM part 1 is a standalone program, it is also the first…

This 2-part training offers good ideas (practical and achievable) for before, during and after disasters. This is suitable for anyone – lay and ordained – who is part of a church community or faith community, and also for those in…

Preachers as Midwives of the Story   Story has its own way of bringing to life God’s work within community and ourselves. A story without words can speak deeper than a story with words. We don’t just observe or hear…

This book, edited by Andy Calder, Jayne Clapton and Trevor Parmenter, celebrates 25 years of the multi-faith disability and spirituality movement in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Since the inaugural conference in Brisbane, 1996, a further five have been held.…

Contextual Bible Study, which is a form of community-based Bible re-reading practice, has worked with Matthew’s Gospel in South Africa for more than 30 years. This lecture explores how Matthew has been used to engage with community-led concerns, including African…

Professor Emeritus, Old Testament/Hebrew Bible and African Biblical Hermeneutics in the School of Religion, Philosophy, and Classics, University of KwaZulu-Natal, and Fellow, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa   ‘Contextual Bible Study’ is a particular form of liberatory social praxis developed…

Preaching and Theology workshop – with Rev Dr Geoff Thompson & Rev Rachel Kronberger   In this workshop, Geoff and Rachel will explore the connections between Preaching and Theology.   When: 6 August Time: 1:30pm-4:30pm Where: Zoom (link will be sent on the…

This year FTM C is being delivered in a combination of online and in person formats. You must participate in all 4 days to record satisfactory attendance:   August 9th - 9.30-4.30pm - online August 16th - 9.30-4.30pm - online…

The idea of this gathering emerged from some informal musings amongst UCA ministers about expanding the opportunities for theological conversations. It is hoped that this will be the first of several similar events. On this occasion, the theme will be…

How visual mediums inform and converse with written Scripture.   In this workshop, Sandy will invite participants to explore how visual mediums can be used in, and enhance, worship and preaching. Participants will have opportunities to work with images and…