Preaching as story
OnlinePreachers 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…
Reflective Being, Being Reflective
Wesley Place 130 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaThis 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.…
A Gospel for All Ages – Zoom book launch
OnlineA Gospel for All Ages: preaching and teaching with the whole church A Gospel for All Ages: preaching and teaching with the whole church is the latest book from Rev. Dr. Dave Csinos, Associate professor of Practical Theology at…
Mobilising Matthew among the marginalized: 30 years of community-based Bible study in South Africa
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaContextual 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…
Contextual Bible Study as a Resource for Social Transformation
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaProfessor 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
OnlinePreaching 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…
Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry, part 2: The Work of the Congregation
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaThis 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…
Talking theologically about… preaching
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaThe 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…
Visual Exegesis
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaHow 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…
Facing Fears in Pastoral Encounters
OnlineEngaging in pastoral care can be a scary place – for both the one being cared for and the carer! Many carers experience fear in pastoral encounters, with some thinking they are the only ones who do so. Come along…
POSTPONED: Mental Health and Disabilities Conference
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, Australia**IMPORTANT NOTICE: It is with regret that this event has been postponed until 2023. Information on new dates will be released next year. Welcoming and Inclusive: Actions for Churches in response to people with disabilities and mental health…
Synod Intercultural Forum
Online‘The Synod Intercultural Forum is a forum for members of the Uniting Church interested and committed to the enhancement of the intercultural reality of the UCA. Each year the Forum organises retreats, seminars and meetings to promote, support, educate, and…
2022 Pilgrim Valedictory Service
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaPilgrim Valedictory and End of Year Service Date: Thursday 27th October 2022 at 5.00 p.m. (Followed by refreshments) Location: Yuma Auditorium at the Centre for Theology and Ministry, 29 College Crescent Parkville 3052 Preacher: Revd Duncan Macleod RSVP: Thursday…
Understanding the UCA
OnlineAn eLM unit for wishing to understand more about the Uniting Church - and for those needing to meet the Core Competency “Work within the doctrine, ethos and polity of the Uniting Church” for Ministry of Pastor roles and Ministry…
Talking theologically about… work… and public theology
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaThis is the second of a series of gatherings aimed at expanding opportunities for informal theological conversations amongst UCA ministers. On this occasion there will be two themes. Rev Brendan Byrne will kick of a conversation about work. Rev Fran…
Nurture and Spiritual Guidance of Children
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaThe Nurture and Spiritual Guidance of Children Dates: November 23-25 and November 28-30, 2022 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 between…
A Retrospective – Wes Campbell Exhibition
SWell Centre, Habitat UC 2 Minona St, Hawthorn, Victoria, AustraliaA Retrospective Rev Dr Wes Campbell December 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23 Painting is an integral part of Wes’s identity as a preacher. When a theological student, Wes was particularly attracted to the works…
Children & Families Ministry
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaChildren & Families Ministry: core issues in diverse contexts Dates: 15-17, 20-22 February 2023 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…
Reflective Practice for Intercultural Ministry
OnlineUnderstanding the cultures of those we serve requires more than words and good intentions. The journey towards cultural competence requires the willingness to learn from ones experiences and act. There is much that Ministry leaders need to learn about those…
Thinking theologically about…
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaThis is the third of a series of gatherings aimed at expanding opportunities for informal theological conversations amongst UCA ministers. On this occasion Rev Dr Apwee Ting will kick off a conversation about CALD Communities’ understandings of ecclesiology, referring particularly…
The ABCs of Theological Study
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaJoin us for an interactive day designed to introduce and orient you to academic theological study. Meet new students and faculty, explore the library, learn new skills, and set yourself up for a successful year of study. All University of…