**POSTPONED – Gippsland Road Trip
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia**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 Online Workshop – PREACHING
Online , AustraliaWorship 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…
Ministering in disaster-affected communities
OnlineGood 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…
**POSTPONED: Western Victoria Presbytery Road Trip
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia**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…
Meet the First Peoples of Gondwana
Online‘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…
Synod Intercultural Forum – Synod of Vic Tas, UCA
OnlineA 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…
**POSTPONED – Understanding The UCA
Online**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…
Navigating the landscape – Building Intercultural Communities
OnlineThis 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.…
Justice and International Mission Convention 2021
OnlineOur 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…
How do we reopen our doors?
OnlineVaccination 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…
Nurture and Spiritual Guidance of Children
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaThe 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…
The Basis of Union at 50: Its Present and Future
OnlineHosted 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
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaChildren & 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 ▪…
**CANCELLED – Discernment Day 2022
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, Australia**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…
Northey Lecture: “Race and Scripture in Australia” by Meredith Lake
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaThe 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…
**POSTPONED: Ministering in disaster affected communities – online course
Online**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 –…
Leading by Learning – Revelation Revealed
OnlineA 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
OnlineDigital 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
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaJustice 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…
Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry: The work of the Leader
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaThis 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…
**POSTPONED: Ministering in disaster affected communities – FTF course
Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaThis 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…