For I Was Hungry – book launch
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaYou are warmly invited to join us on Monday 31 July when the Hon. Bronwyn Pike, Chair of Uniting, will launch For I Was Hungry: Congregations and Church Agencies in Relationship, edited by John G. Flett, Professor of Contextual Theology…
Worship and Preaching Online Training 2023 – PREACHING
OnlineThe world has and is changing and we are seeking new ways of leadership and being in church, including worship and proclaiming God’s Word. Join us for multiple options of engaging with 6 Worship Units and 6 Preaching Units.…
Methodists Melbourne and Migration
North Essendon Uniting Church 132 Keilor Road, Essendon North, Victoria, AustraliaUniting Church Historical Society presents: Methodists Melbourne and Migration Emeritus Prof. Graeme Davison AO talks about Methodists in Melbourne and introduces his new book, ' My Grandfather's Clock'. Attend live or email for a link to: [email protected]…
Transition to Chaplaincy
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaChaplaincy - A Very Different Ministry: Transition to Chaplaincy Course Everything you wanted to know about chaplaincy but were afraid to ask! This short course is designed for those considering a shift from congregational ministry into chaplaincy, and…
Virginia Lavaki Commissioning
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaYou are invited to the service of worship and celebration to mark the commissioning of Virginia Lavaki, Younger Generations Multicultural Ministries Coordinator as part of the eLM team Date: Friday 11th August 2023 Time: 6:30pm (followed by refreshments) Location:…
The Future of Christian Doctrine
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, Australia“Doctrines are produced over time as social constructions in the terms available in any historical and cultural context and also as a catalyst to social construction. Doctrine is always both the product and producer of social construction, the shaper and…
Kairos – Perfect Timing
Toorak Uniting Church 603 Toorak Road, Toorak, Victoria, AustraliaExhibition, Aug 21 – Sept 8, 2023 Artists Dawn Csutoros, Akiko Nagino, Pamela Rataj and Taka Sugawara navigate the spirituality of true focus, with works that are process oriented, allowing time to slow down. For these artists,…
Katharine Massam – Release of Ties
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaYou are invited to attend the conclusion of placement service for Associate Professor Katharine Massam, Coordinator of Studies: Church History at Pilgrim Theological College. Katharine began in this role in 2000, and now is moving toward other work within the…
Thinking Theologically About……
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaThis is the fourth of a series of gatherings aimed at expanding opportunities for informal theological conversations amongst UCA ministers. On August 24, Rev Dr Geoff Thomson will lead us in a conversation exploring the theological culture of the…
Tending to Stories
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaART EXHIBITION Whose stories are held? What is seeded in our telling? Friday 13th October - 24th November Sculpture, paintings, First Nations art, textile art. Arts in conversation with feminist theologies. Spruce up the walls, find the perfect…
Synod Intercultural Forum Retreat and AGM
Canterbury Tongan Uniting Church 31 Balwyn Road, Canterbury, VIC, AustraliaTheme: Borderless Community Date & Time: October 28th, 9 am to 3pm Venue: Canterbury Tongan Uniting Church, at 31 Balwyn Road, Canterbury 3103 from 9 am to 3pm. Morning Session will share in the discussions around what it means to be a…
PreachFest! 2023
Wesley Church 136 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria1-3 November 2023 PreachFest is a 3-day festival created to inspire and enliven the craft, art and vocation of preaching across churches in Australia. PreachFest! brings together preachers from all backgrounds and cultures who share a passion for…
Kinross Christmas Craft Market
Kinross Arts Centre 603 Toorak Road, Toorak, Victoria, AustraliaWed, Nov 8 – Tues, Nov 21 Join us for a local favourite – the Kinross Christmas Craft Market! This annual event serves as a fundraiser for our not-for-profit Arts Centre and supports the Victorian craft community. Our…
Pilgrim Valedictory 2023
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaThe Pilgrim Valedictory service is a chance to celebrate the conclusion of the academic year and farewell any students finishing their awards. Our preacher will be the Rev’d Rachel Kronberger. When: Friday 10th November at 4pm followed by a reception…
Orientation 2024 Welcome Ceremony
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaPilgrim Theological College Invites you to join our Orientation 2024 Welcome Ceremony Thursday 22nd February 2024 Starting 3.30pm (a Student Orientation and optional Library Tour will commence at 2pm) A Welcome and Smoking Ceremony will commence onsite at the Centre for…
Understanding the UCA
OnlineUnderstanding the UCA has been created around the Core Competency "Work within the doctrine, ethos and polity of the Uniting Church" from the 'Assembly Standards and Competencies for the Formation and Education for the Specified Ministry of Lay Preacher' and…
Thinking Theologically About…
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaRev Dr Kylie Crabbe is our guest for Thinking Theologically About… on February 29th. Kylie is a UCA minister and Senior Research Fellow at the Australian Catholic University. Her area of speciality is biblical studies, and area of interest and current…
The Voice Referendum – A Uniting Church Reflection
Church of All Nations 180 Palmerston St, Carlton, VIC, AustraliaRev. Sharon Hollis, National President UCA Sunday 3 March 2024 at 2.30pm Free event at: Church of All Nations 180 Palmerston Street, Carlton Or for a Zoom link, email [email protected] For enquiries, call Ken on 0418…
eLM Induction and Commissioning Service
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaUniting Church in Australia - eLM Executive Officer - eLM – Duncan Macleod along with colleagues invites you to join us for the Induction & Commissioning Service for new staff members: Rev. Sandy Brodine as Younger Generations - Education & Strategy…
Northey Lecture: Bearing Witness – an approach to Christian-Muslim Dialogue
Craig Auditorium, Trinity College 100 Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaJoin us for the first lecture in the 2024 Northey Lecture series, co-hosted with Trinity College Theological School as the Hughes-Cheong public lecture, to be presented by Dr Joshua Ralston, Reader in Christian-Muslim Relations at the School of Divinity, University…
Younger Generations Multicultural Sports Day
Cooper Reserve Aminya Place, Camberwell, Victoria, AustraliaCome along for a fun day of sports, laughter and of course fellowship! When: Easter Monday, April 1 Where: Cooper Reserve; Aminya Place, Camberwell Time: 10am – 4pm Cost: Free! BYO lunch and drinks Please register here to be put into an allocated…