Launching Engage All Generations: a strategic toolkit for creating intergenerational faith communities by Cory Seibel – you’re invited!   Engage All Generations: a strategic toolkit for creating intergenerational faith communities is the latest exciting book from Cory Seibel. Commencing at…

**UPDATE: Due to the current uncertainty surrounding Melbourne's current lockdown, the decision has been made to only offer this workshop online.   How are your gifts being used in God's mission to transform the world? What on Earth does God…

UPDATE: In light of the recent Victorian lockdown and uncertainty surrounding physical gatherings, the Victorian President’s Roundtable will move online to Zoom. At this stage, the roundtable will be held twice with a cap of 12 young adults participants. The…

Children & Families Ministry: core issues in diverse contexts Dates: 7-9 July, 12-14 July 2021 Especially suitable for church based,  community based and para-church expressions of ministry ▪ Explore theological and biblical resources for contextual children and families ministries ▪ Develop…

A day of Northey Lectures with two keynotes, discussion and lunch   Dr Tanya Riches  Tanya Riches is Senior Lecturer and MTh program coordinator at Hillsong College in Sydney, Australia. She is also a research fellow of the Edward Cadbury…

Make it Messy! - Next Steps in Messy Discipleship Another great FREE, on-line opportunity to be encouraged and inspired on your Messy Church journey, Make it Messy! - Next Steps in Messy Discipleship is a time to… • Share stories…

**Update: In light of the current Covid situation in Victoria, the decision has been made to postpone this event until 2022.   Gippsland Road Trip    Celebrating Ministry with Children & Families and Youth & Young Adults   Warragul (Aug…

Worship and Preaching training for Communities and Lay Leaders   The 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…

Good advice for congregations and faith communities. In past years, we have been through some tough disasters together. Do you and your Congregation/Faith Community feel equipped to help your community when they are in need from disasters? Come to the…

**IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to ongoing restrictions in Victoria, this event will be postponed until some time in 2022.   Celebrating ministry with children, youth and young adults.   Western Victoria Presbytery is excited to host the Synod Intergenerational Ministry team…

‘Following Christ, walking together as First and Second Peoples, seeking community, compassion and justice for all creation’   We invite you for a walk with Rev Dr Garry Deverell to listen and engage with his story and reflections as an…

A meeting of the Synod Intercultural Forum will be held on October 13th 2021 from 10 am to 12.30 pm via Zoom. All those who want to engage with intercultural ministry and enhance the intercultural vision of the Uniting Church…

**UPDATE: This event has been postponed. A new date will be set soon.   2021 Understanding the UCA – Zoom Who for: • those in Ministry of Pastor positions who have not undertaken training in the Core Competencies • those…

This workshop seeks to resource ministry leaders in engaging and understanding the diverse spiritual needs of members shaped by culture. It will offer opportunities to reflect on one’s own ministry practice and its cultural relevance in his/her present ministry context.…

Our faith in democracy: How do you have a meaningful say? Most of the social justice causes church members are concerned about require government action, from addressing climate change, modern slavery, and family violence to the treatment of people seeking…

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 ▪…