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SUMMARY:Preaching and Theology workshop
DESCRIPTION:Preaching and Theology workshop – with Rev Dr Geoff Thompson & Rev Rachel Kronberger \n  \nIn this workshop\, Geoff and Rachel will explore the connections between Preaching and Theology. \n  \nWhen: 6 August \nTime: 1:30pm-4:30pm \nWhere: Zoom (link will be sent on the morning of the event) \nCost: $10 \n  \nTo register\, click here
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/preaching-and-theology-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mel Perkins":MAILTO:mel.perkins@victas.uca.org.au
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SUMMARY:Contextual Bible Study as a Resource for Social Transformation
DESCRIPTION: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 \n \n  \n‘Contextual Bible Study’ is a particular form of liberatory social praxis developed in South Africa over 30 years. This workshop will begin with an actual experience of a Contextual Bible Study. From within this experience we will then reflect on the methodological components of Contextual Bible Study. \n  \nWhen: Friday 5 August\, 1.00pm to 4.00pm \nWhere: Yagilaith\, Centre for Theology and Ministry\, 29 College Crescent Parville VIC 3052 \nCost: Free \n  \nTo register\, click here \nRegistrations close Monday 1 August \n  \nContact: Monica Jyotsna Melanchthon – monica.melanchthon@pilgrim.edu.au \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/contextual-bible-study-as-a-resource-for-social-transformation/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monica Melanchthon":MAILTO:monica.melanchthon@pilgrim.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220804T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220804T203000
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SUMMARY:Mobilising Matthew among the marginalized: 30 years of community-based Bible study in South Africa
DESCRIPTION: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 culture\, women’s leadership\, HIV\, masculinity\, male sexual violence against men\, race\, land and food security\, unemployment\, and unjust economic structures. Matthew’s Gospel offers resources both through Matthew’s own particular theological orientation and through the sources that Matthew has re-used. \nGerald West\, 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 \n \n  \nThis event will be hosted online and in person at the Centre for Theology and Ministry. \nTo register\, click here \n  \nDate: Thursday August 4 \nLocation: Centre for Theology and Ministry\, 29 College Crescent Parkville VIC 3052 and online \nTime: 7.00pm AEST \nCost: Free \n  \nRegistrations close Monday August 1
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/mobilising-matthew-among-the-marginalized-30-years-of-community-based-bible-study-in-south-africa/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Winter":MAILTO:sean.winter@pilgrim.edu.au
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SUMMARY:A Gospel for All Ages - Zoom book launch
DESCRIPTION:A Gospel for All Ages: preaching and teaching with the whole church \n  \nA 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 the Atlantic School of Theology. \n  \nThis new book lives at the intersection of two conversations – preaching and intergenerational ministry. By integrating these two topics\, an entirely new conversation emerges\, one that draws from both\, that interrogates both\, and that births something new in the process\, creating fresh possibilities for churches of all shapes and sizes. \n  \nWhether your passion is intergenerational ministry\, Christian education or preaching this book will spur you toward that final frontier of all-age worship as you consider how preaching of the gospel in the worship context can be more engaging for young and old alike. \n  \nCommencing at 10am Australian Eastern Standard Time/midday New Zealand Standard Time (check carefully for your particular time zone) on July 12\, this very special FREE Zoom launch event will include the opportunity to… \n  \n\nHear Dave speak about the book\nEngage together with the content\nConnect with others from a variety of contexts\nThe launch will also include information on a series of Book Groups being set-up for those interested in exploring the content further and implementing the ideas presented.\n\n  \n  \nDetails \nDate  Tuesday July 12 2022 \nTime 10am AEST/midday NZST \nLocation On-line \nCost  Free \n  \nTo register\, click here \nRegistration appreciated by Friday July 8 \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/a-gospel-for-all-ages-zoom-book-launch/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Barnett":MAILTO:chris.barnett@victas.uca.org.au
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SUMMARY:Reflective Being\, Being Reflective
DESCRIPTION: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. Arising from the conferences\, this collection explores issues of faith and meaning in the lived experience of disability. Contributors explore a range of issues including: ethics\, care\, friendship\, discrimination\, inclusion\, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)\, love\, justice\, liberation and ‘cripped’ spiritualities. \nThe book is beautifully designed and lavishly illustrated with cartoons from one conference’s resident cartoonist. The front-cover stain-glass window ‘Pathways for Change’ provokes spiritual questions relating to belonging\, identity and purpose. \n  \nThe Launch will be held on Tuesday 14 June\, 2022\, 2pm AEST (4pm NZST) at Wesley Place\, 130 Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne. \n  \n  \nSpeakers include: \nUncle John Baxter will offer a Welcome to Country \nAboriginal Partnership Coordinator\, Brotherhood of St Laurence \n  \nMs Meredith Allan \nWorld President\, 2018-2020 (International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC). \nMember of Uniting Church in Australia. \n  \nRev Vicki Terrell \nDisability Ministry Educator: Resource and Development facilitator\, Anglican Church of Aotearoa\, New Zealand and Polynesia. \nChair of the Disability\, Spirituality and Faith Network Aotearoa/New Zealand. \n  \nRev Albert (Bhakta Dasa) Lange \nChairperson of Faith Communities Council of Victoria (FCCV) \nMinister of religion for the Vaisnava Hindu Community and \nCommunications Director for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. \n  \n  \nRegistration is required for either in-person or Zoom attendance. \nLimited numbers (36) of in-person places are available. \nPlease register by 7 June at the latest if you wish to be present \nFor catering purposes\, also indicate any dietary considerations. \nFor people who have registered to be attending in-person\, please arrive 15 minutes early on account of entry protocols. \n  \n  \nCost of the softcover book: \n1 copy $30 plus postage in Aust. $12.70 via regular post\n2-5 copies $30 each plus postage in Aust. $12.70 via regular post\n6-10 copies $27 each plus postage in Aust. $15.95 via regular post \nExpress and international postage to be advised upon order \n  \nThe book will be able to be purchased from the day of the launch through CTM Resourcing – https://www.ctmresourcing.org.au \nCopies can also be purchased in person at Centre for Theology and Ministry (29 College Crescent\, Parkville 3052) \nThe e-book version is $25 and can be purchased at www.underthesun.net.au also from the day of the launch. \n  \nBy the launch\, further details about the book and networks of people in the disability spirituality networks will be available at www.disabilityspirituality.org.au \n  \n  \nTo register\, click here \n  \n \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/reflective-being-being-reflective/
LOCATION:Wesley Place\, 130 Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Calder":MAILTO:andy.calder@victas.uca.org.au
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SUMMARY:Preaching as story
DESCRIPTION:Preachers as Midwives of the Story \n  \nStory 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 a story\, we are always receivers of story. And sometimes we are the storyteller. . . . .even when we are preaching. In this workshop\, participants are invited to come into story and possibility. \nDenise best describes herself as a Mother\, a Minister and a Photographer and sometimes all three at once. Drawing on deep listening to the world and creation\, sharing its story through images\, story\, and relationship\, Denise allows room for the other to find their point of connection with God. Once a nurse herself\, Denise invites people to think about how they ‘midwife’ their contribution to God’s big story at work in the world. \n  \nPresenter: Denise Savage \nWhen: Wednesday June 1\, 2022 7 – 9pm \nWhere: Online \nCost: $10 \n  \nTo register\, click here \n  \nFor more information\, please contact Mel Perkins mel.perkins@victas.uca.org.au \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/preaching-as-story/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220521T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220521T160000
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SUMMARY:**POSTPONED: Ministering in disaster affected communities - FTF course
DESCRIPTION: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 Synod and Presbytery roles. \n  \nThe course will be delivered both online and in person \n  \nZoom training (2 nights): Part 1 – Before and during a disaster – Monday 21st March; Part 2 – The long road to recovery – Monday 28th March \n  \nFace-to-face training (all in one day): Part 1 – Before and during a disaster; Part 2 – The long road to recovery – Saturday 21st May \nThis page is for the online version only. To register to attend in person\, please visit: \nhttps://victas.uca.org.au/event/ministering-in-disaster-affected-communities-online-course/ \n  \nTo register\, click here \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/ministering-in-disaster-affected-communities-ftf-course/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mel Perkins":MAILTO:mel.perkins@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220517T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220519T170000
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry: The work of the Leader
DESCRIPTION: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 phase of training that leads to being qualified as an Intentional Interim Minister. Thus\, it is useful for anyone in lay or ordained ministry who is dealing with change\, transition and new opportunities\, and also for those exploring a call to Intentional Interim Ministry. \n  \nThe FTM will be lead by Rev Fran Barber (Continuing Education Coordinator) at the Centre for Thelogy and Ministry\, Melbourne. \n  \nWhen: Tues-Thurs 17-19 May\, 9.30am-5pm (morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea included) \n  \nCost: $300 metro\, $260 non metro \n  \nWhere: Centre for Theology and Ministry; 29 College Crescent\, Parkville VIC 3052 \n  \nTo register\, click here \nRegistrations close 12 May 2022 \n  \n \n  \n  \nTo download the flyer\, click here \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/fundamentals-of-transitional-ministry-the-work-of-the-people-2/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fran Barber":MAILTO:fran.barber@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220430T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220430T161500
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SUMMARY:Justice and International Mission Convention 2022
DESCRIPTION:Justice and International Mission Convention 2022 – Our planet is changing: do we? \n  \nWe 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 where the Uniting Church can continue to make a difference in how Australia impacts environment issues. \nAt this Convention we will particularly consider the issue of whether technological developments will enable us to continue with our current lifestyles without unsustainable harm being done to our planet. The alternative possibility is that we will need to significantly change our lifestyle. \nJoin us and be part of the conversation to inform the future direction of the Uniting Church’s social justice mission as we unpack the urgency of climate change we are all facing. \nThe Convention will also seek input from participants on the work areas of the Justice and International Mission Cluster. \n  \n  \nKEY SPEAKERS \nRev Tim Matton-Johnson \nPanninher man\, currently living on Mumirimina country (Kutalayna: Lower Jordon river Valley: at least 40\,000 years of continuous human occupation.) \nOrdained 1985\, three rural ministry placements in Victoria and Tasmania\, two urban placements and two Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) placements. Now retired. \nServed two terms as Chairperson of UAICC Tas and one term as Deputy Chairperson of UAICC National. \nLifetime interest in environmental issues – Franklin River Blockader Summer of 1982-3 .Tasmania. \nOne week as a prisoner in the old Risdon Jail. \nMarried to Lynne\, with three children – Elanor Ross & Barnaby. Three grandchildren\, Harry\, Charlie and Lucy. \n  \nKaj Löfgren \nKaj is the Strategy Lead at Regen Melbourne\, a mission- led network exploring a regenerative future for the city. He is also the Entrepreneur in Residence at Small Giants Academy where he collaborates on the Academy’s education and storytelling initiatives\, including the Mastery of Business and Empathy. \nHe holds a masters of Economic History\, a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts. He has worked with Engineers without Borders. \n  \nElla Plumanns Pouton \nElla is aPhD candidate at the University of Melbourne. Her research interests include ecology\, conservation\, environmental governance and social equity. Her research has spanned from the effectiveness of carbon markets\, to most recently understanding how climate and fire influence plant diversity. \nPrior to her PhD\, Ella worked in non-for-profit and the private sector\, most recently as an evaluator of programs in the areas of climate change\, natural resource management and emergency management. \n  \n  \nPROGRAM: \n9am – Gathering and registration. Tea and coffee will be provided on arrival \n9:30am – Introduction. Acknowledgement of country and opening worship \n9:45am – Keynote address. “Why are we not Kangaroos. Two Civilisations\, Climate Change and Human Agency” – Rev Tim Matton-Johnson \n10:30am – Morning Tea \n11am – Discussion. Do we need to change our lifestyle in response to the environmental changes we face\, or if technology will allow us to continue in our current lifestyle. \n12:20pm – Lightning talks. One minute presentations about what you are doing in your church or community on social justice. Please register your interest in advance if you would like to make a presentation. \n12:35pm – Lunch \n1:15pm – First round of workshops \n2pm – Short break \n2:15pm – Second round of workshops \n3pm – Discussion on the direction and work areas of the JIM Cluster \n4pm – Closing worship \n4:15pm – Finish \n  \nWORKSHOP OPTIONS: \nPlease list your top three workshop options from the list below using the number of the workshop. Workshops will be run based on the number of participants\, and will not run if not enough participants register interest. \nEach workshop will aim to look for a specific way forward in each area. \n  \nWorkshop 1 \nWhat can a congregation do to be environmentally friendly? Team from Brunswick Uniting Church. \nWorkshop 2 \nWhat are the opportunities to derail the expansion of the gas industry in Australia? Mark Zirnsak\, Senior Social Justice Advocate. \nWorkshop 3 \nSupport for your local council to act on environmental issues and how to influence local council actions on the environment \nWorkshop 4 \nAustralia’s Nuclear Landscape\, Mines\, subs\, reactors? How to respond. Dave Sweeney\, Nuclear Free Campaigner\, Australian Conversation Foundation. \nWorkshop 5 \nAssessing the corporate disclosures of companies we buy from and invest in. Desiree Lucchese\, Head of Ethics and Impact\, U Ethical Investors. \nWorkshop 6 \nHolistic approach to our non-human friends. The workshop will explore the nexus between the health of our planet\, its people and the animals with which we co-exist. It will explore the role we can each play in moving towards a kinder world for all. Meg Chanom\, Community Manager\, Animals Australia. \n  \nCost:\n$40 for metropolitan participants \n$25 concession and non-metropolitan participants. \n$10 online participants \nTea/coffee and lunch included for those attending in person. Catering has been organised through the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. Lunch will be wheat and gluten free\, vegan and delicious. \n  \n  \nTo register\, click here \n  \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/justice-and-international-mission-convention-2022/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Zirnsak":MAILTO:mark.zirnsak@victas.uca.org.au
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SUMMARY:Digital Welcoming
DESCRIPTION:Digital Welcoming \nWebinar \n  \nChurches will gain tips on improving: \n\nStreaming Worship Services\nWebsites as Entry Points\nFacebook Engagement\nDigital Pathways to Ongoing Inclusion\n\n  \nThere are two sessions available: \nWednesday 20th April 7:30-8:30pm\, or \nThursday 21st April 2 – 3pm \n  \nPresenters: Revs Linley Liersch & Mat Harry \n  \nFurther details:- \nAfter the success of the Workshop series Developing a Culture of Welcoming there has been great interest in pushing deeper into how people gather within Digital Spaces? How is it that community can be formed online? How is it that churches can optimise the opportunities of their websites? How can the Digital space act as an entry point into discipleship? How can a pathway be developed that incorporates the Digital realm? \nThese are all wonderfully exciting questions that churches are now beginning to really consider given that we seem to be entering a Hybrid space after the experience of CoVID Lockdowns. \nRevs Linley Liersch & Mat Harry will present some of the learnings that others have shared within the framework of a Welcoming Pathway. \n  \nTo register\, click here \n  \nFurther details are available from \nLinley \nM: 0408 169 882 \nE: Linley.Liersch@ppw.victas.uca.org.au \nMat \nM: 0413 309 280 \nE: mat.harry@victas.uca.org.au
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/digital-welcoming/
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SUMMARY:Leading by Learning - Revelation Revealed
DESCRIPTION:A day on the Book of Revelation for preachers. \nIn 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 on Zoom to resource you in preaching and teaching the Book of Revelation in your context. \nSome video material and other resources will be circulated ahead of time. The day will include opportunities for small group discussion with colleagues. \n  \nTo register\, click here \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/leading-by-learning-revelation-revealed/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220321T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220328T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T111955
CREATED:20211222T013129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T033939Z
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SUMMARY:**POSTPONED: Ministering in disaster affected communities - online course
DESCRIPTION:**IMPORTANT: Unfortunately the decision has been made to postpone this event. A new date will be announced soon. \n  \nThis 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 Synod and Presbytery roles. \n  \nThe course will be delivered both online and in person \n  \nZoom training (2 nights): Part 1 – Before and during a disaster – Monday 21st March; Part 2 – The long road to recovery – Monday 28th March \n  \nFace-to-face training (all in one day): Part 1 – Before and during a disaster; Part 2 – The long road to recovery – Saturday 21st May \nThis page is for the online version only. To register to attend in person\, please visit: \nhttps://victas.uca.org.au/event/ministering-in-disaster-affected-communities-ftf-course/ \n  \nTo register\, click here \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/ministering-in-disaster-affected-communities-online-course/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mel Perkins":MAILTO:mel.perkins@victas.uca.org.au
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220317T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220317T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T111955
CREATED:20220302T012416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T034055Z
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SUMMARY:Northey Lecture: "Race and Scripture in Australia" by Meredith Lake
DESCRIPTION: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 stake. This lecture will reflect on how the Bible has crossed cultural boundaries and been used to contest what it means to be human\, as well as some contemporary reverberations of these debates \nDr Meredith Lake is the author of The Bible in Australia: A cultural history\, winner of the 2019 Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Australian history\, the 2019 NSW Premier’s History Award for Australian History\, and the 2020 Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature prize for Non-fiction. She has a PhD in History from the University of Sydney\, and currently presents Soul Search\, a weekly show about the lived experience of religion and spirituality\, on ABC Radio National. \n  \nPlease note that the lecture will be streamed\, however online viewers will not be able to participate in question time. Zoom details will be emailed to online ticket holders two hours prior to the event. \n  \n**Location has been moved to The Centre for Theology and Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville \n  \nTo register\, click here \n  \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/northey-lecture-race-and-scripture-in-australia-by-meredith-lake/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robyn Whittaker":MAILTO:robyn.whittaker@pilgrim.edu.au
GEO:-37.7922071;144.9619031
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220305T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220305T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T111955
CREATED:20211214T040352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T033839Z
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SUMMARY:**CANCELLED - Discernment Day 2022
DESCRIPTION:**This event has unfortunately been cancelled. \n  \nHow 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 Uniting Church got to do with any of that? \nJoin Rev Dr Sean Winter (Head of Pilgrim Theological College) and Mel Perkins (eLM Lay Leadership Development Coordinator). \nSurvey the broad terrain of discipleship and ministry in the Uniting Church. Unwrap the gifts and ministries of the whole people of God. Unearth discernment\, vocation\, formation and map the questions that arise. \n  \nThis workshop is being offered in person or via Zoom. \n  \nTo register\, click here \nRegistrations close on Sunday 27th February. \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/discernment-day-2022/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mel Perkins":MAILTO:mel.perkins@victas.uca.org.au
GEO:-37.7922071;144.9619031
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220127T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T111955
CREATED:20211209T221424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T030545Z
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SUMMARY:Children & Families Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Children & Families Ministry: core issues in diverse contexts \nDates: 27-29 January\, 1-3 February 2022 \nEspecially suitable for church based\,  community based and para-church expressions of ministry \n▪ Explore theological and biblical resources for contextual children and families ministries \n▪ Develop skills for evaluating and designing practical processes for discipleship and evangelism \n▪ Grow in your capacity for safe practice\, mission and leadership with children and their families \n▪ Address the spirituality and sociology of the child in relation to family\, church\, faith and culture \n  \nGraduate Certificate in Children and Families Ministry \nThis unit can be taken as part of the Graduate Certificate in Children and Families Ministry. The Graduate Certificate in Ministry with Children and their Families is Australia’s only tertiary Award focused on ministry with children and their families. Offered through the University of Divinity\, it is suitable for: \n▪ Ministers\, Pastors\, Chaplains\, Christian educators \n▪ those in paid Children & Families or Generational Ministry roles \n▪ anyone seriously engaged in missional\, pastoral or educational ministry involving children. \n  \nThe Graduate Certificate in Children and Families Ministry is an opportunity to: \n▪ enhance your ministry skills \n▪ increase your capacity for engaging ministry \n▪ learn in a caring\, interactive and stimulating environment with others committed to intentional ministry with children and their families. \n  \nThe Graduate Certificate in Children and Families Ministry consists of three units\, two of which are compulsory and delivered in the form of Intensive units\, while the third unit is selected in consultation with the Coursework Co-ordinator. \nThe compulsory units are: \n▪ Children & Families Ministry: core issues in diverse contexts \n▪ Nurture and Spiritual Guidance of Children \n  \n  \nThe Nurture and Spiritual Guidance of Children \nDates: November 23-25 and November 28-30\, 2022 \nEspecially suitable for church-based\, school-based and community-based expressions of ministry \n\nDevelop more richly theologically-informed practice in relation to the spiritual nurture of children\nExamine links between Scripture\, theological thought\, spiritual and psychological development\nExplore spiritual formation processes in the educational\, congregational and missional settings\nIncrease your capacity for care of children in the context of family\, church and broader society\n\n  \n  \nMore Information & Enrolment \nPILGRIM COLLEGE \n(03) 9340 8892 \nerlinda.loverseed@pilgrim.edu.au \nwww.pilgrim.edu.au \n  \nSTIRLING COLLEGE \n(03) 9790 1000 \nregistrar@stirling.edu.au \nwww.stirling.edu.au \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/children-families-ministry-duplicate-1/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Barnett":MAILTO:chris.barnett@victas.uca.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211127T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211127T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T111955
CREATED:20211021T231255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T033645Z
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SUMMARY:The Basis of Union at 50: Its Present and Future
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Pilgrim Theological College and Chaired by Rev Sharon Hollis\, President UCA Assembly \nIt 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 Congregational Churches. \nThe purpose of this day conference is bring the Basis of Union into a range of conversations which reflect the current realities of the UCA\, give voice to the post-union generations of the UCA membership\, and allow fresh theological engagement with the document. \nWhere previous conferences have focused on the history and exposition of the Basis\, the focus this time will be on its reception and use. \n  \nKey themes of the day and presenters include: \n  \n• Translating the Basis into Yolŋu: Yurranydjil Dhurrkay\, Marrpalawuy Marika and Maratja Dhamarrandji \n  \n• The theological issues of translating the Basis into 12 of the UCA’s CALD languages: Ji Zhang and others \n  \n• The reception of the Basis in the UCA’s CALD communities: Panel chaired by Charissa Suli \n  \n• Millennial perspectives on the Basis: Papers by Joy Han and Matt Julius \n  \n• The Basis and Contemporary Ministry and Mission: Panel including Stu Cameron\, Radhika Sukumar-White\, Sally Douglas\, Sandy Boyce\, Janice McRandal\, Linda Hanson\, Damian Palmer \n  \n• Electives on contemporary interpretation of the Basis: Papers by Ennis Macleod\, Michelle Cook\, Liam Miller\, Jason Kioa\, Michael Earl\, Heewon Chang and others \n  \n• Being ‘Guided’ by the Basis: Andrew Johnson and others \n  \n  \nCost: $12 \nA full schedule will be published here in due course \n  \nTo register\, click here \nRegistrations close on Thursday 25th November. \n  \nEnquiries: geoff.thompson@pilgrim.edu.au \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/the-basis-of-union-at-50-its-present-and-future/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Geoff Thompson":MAILTO:geoff.thompson@pilgrim.edu.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211124T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T111955
CREATED:20201203T010630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T032139Z
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SUMMARY:Nurture and Spiritual Guidance of Children
DESCRIPTION:The Nurture and Spiritual Guidance of Children \nDates: November 24-26 and November 29-December 1\, 2021 \nEspecially suitable for church-based\, school-based and community-based expressions of ministry \n\nDevelop more richly theologically-informed practice in relation to the spiritual nurture of children\nExamine links between Scripture\, theological thought\, spiritual and psychological development\nExplore spiritual formation processes in the educational\, congregational and missional settings\nIncrease your capacity for care of children in the context of family\, church and broader society\n\n  \nGraduate Certificate in Children and Families Ministry \nThis unit can be taken as part of the Graduate Certificate in Children and Families Ministry. The Graduate Certificate in Ministry with Children and their Families is Australia’s only tertiary Award focused on ministry with children and their families. Offered through the University of Divinity\, it is suitable for: \n▪ Ministers\, Pastors\, Chaplains\, Christian educators \n▪ those in paid Children & Families or Generational Ministry roles \n▪ anyone seriously engaged in missional\, pastoral or educational ministry involving children. \n  \nThe Graduate Certificate in Children and Families Ministry is an opportunity to: \n▪ enhance your ministry skills \n▪ increase your capacity for engaging ministry \n▪ learn in a caring\, interactive and stimulating environment with others committed to intentional ministry with children and their families. \n  \nThe Graduate Certificate in Children and Families Ministry consists of three units\, two of which are compulsory and delivered in the form of Intensive units\, while the third unit is selected in consultation with the Coursework Co-ordinator. \nThe compulsory units are: \n▪ Children & Families Ministry: core issues in diverse contexts \n▪ Nurture and Spiritual Guidance of Children \n  \nMore Information & Enrolment \nPILGRIM COLLEGE \n(03) 9340 8892 \nerlinda.loverseed@pilgrim.edu.au –  www.pilgrim.edu.au \nSTIRLING COLLEGE \n(03) 9790 1000 registrar@stirling.edu.au – www.stirling.edu.au \n \n \n  \nTo download the flyer\, click here \n  \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/nurture-and-spiritual-guidance-of-children-2/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erlinda Loverseed":MAILTO:erlinda.loverseed@pilgrim.edu.au
GEO:-37.7922071;144.9619031
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211109T020000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T111955
CREATED:20211028T002043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T033715Z
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SUMMARY:How do we reopen our doors?
DESCRIPTION:Vaccination and navigating the road ahead \n  \nAs we begin to move towards churches reopening\, Moderator Denise Liersch invites you to join her to explore critical questions such as: \nWhat do we need to consider?\nHow does our faith shape our questions and decisions? \nGuest speakers will bring biblical and theological insights to open up our conversation in discussion groups\, and help resource our discernment. \nThis online forum is for Ministers\, Church Council members\, worship leaders and others\, to help resource the decisions we are responsible for making. You are invited to bring your thoughts\, experiences and wisdom. \nTo help her prepare\, Denise would love to hear from you ahead of time with regard to questions such as: What is your reopening plan? What further questions or challenges do you have? \nEmail your responses to Denise via synod@victas.uca.org.au \n  \nDETAILS \nWhen: Tuesday\, November 9\, 2pm-4pm\nWhere: Zoom\nRegistrations close noon\, Thursday November 4. Spaces are limited. \n  \nTo register\, click here \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/how-do-we-reopen-our-doors/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211106T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211106T161500
DTSTAMP:20260423T111955
CREATED:20210826T032754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T033608Z
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SUMMARY:Justice and International Mission Convention 2021
DESCRIPTION:Our faith in democracy: How do you have a meaningful say? \nMost 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 asylum and justice for First Peoples. In order to see positive change in our society\, we need to care about making government work for the betterment of our community and the world. \nGlobally\, and in Australia\, there has been declining trust in democracy as a system of government. On the positive side\, people are looking for more meaningful ways to have a say in how our society is run and the laws that govern us than voting in an election every few years. On the negative side\, the declining trust in democracy is leading to greater cynicism towards elected governments and all that they do. Such cynicism makes it harder for any reforms of any nature to be introduced by any government.\nThe Justice and International Mission Convention will explore what the Christian faith has to say on the subject of government and trust in societies. The Convention will also hear from movements seeking to re-energise our democracy and give us a greater say in how government runs. \nThe Convention will also seek input from participants on the work areas of the Justice and International Mission Cluster. \n  \nWorkshop Options \nPlease list your top three workshop options from the list below using the number of the workshop. Workshops will be run based on the number of participants. Workshops will not run where there are not enough participants to make them worthwhile. Each workshop will aim to look for a specific way forward in each area. \n\nWhat does the public good mean and how do we get people interested in it? – Tim Molineux\, Synod Social Justice Officer and Millie Rooney\, Australia reMADE will explain how you can get your community involved.\nHow do we reduce corporate influence in subverting our democracy? – Saffron Zomer\, Australian Democracy Network will  outline how you can get involved.\nIncreasing engagement with your local MPs and the political process so your voice can be heard – Mark Zirnsak\, Senior          Social Justice Advocate\nThe need for a National Integrity Commission to address corruption and foster good government – Serena Lilywhite\,              Transparency International Australia will outline the campaigning options you can join in on.\n\n  \nPROGRAM \n9.30am – Introduction\, acknowledgement of country and opening worship \n9.45am – KEYNOTE ADDRESS\nRev Associate Professor Sean Winter\, Pilgrim Theological College\, on a Christian view of forms of government and the role of trust in a society. \n10.30am – Morning tea \n11am – PANEL\nJolene Elberth\, Democracy Campaigner\, Australian Conservation Foundation\, on the findings of how Australians see our democracy. \nMillie Rooney\, Australia reMADE\, on the vision of a better Australia to unite the Australian community. \nDamian Charmichael\, Commonwealth Department of Industry\, Science\, Energy and Resources\, on what the Commonwealth Government is doing to increase opportunities for democratic participation. \nSaffrom Zomer\, Australian Democracy Network\, on reforms to reduce corporate influence in our democracy. \n12.20pm – Lightning talks: One minute presentations about what you are doing in your church or community on social justice. Please register your interest in advance if you would like to make a presentation. \n12.35pm – Lunch \n1.15pm – First round of workshops \n2pm – Short break \n2.15pm – Second round of workshops \n3pm – Discussion on the direction and work areas of theJIM Cluster \n4pm – Closing worship \n4.15pm – Finish \n  \n  \nKEY SPEAKERS \nRev Associate Professor Sean Winter – Principal and Co-ordinator of Studies in New Testament\, Pilgrim Theological College \nIn 2009 Sean was appointed as Coordinator of Studies in New Testament at the Uniting Church Theological College\, now Pilgrim Theological College. In 2015\, he became Academic Dean at Pilgrim\, and from 2018 has served as the College Principal. He teaches and writes about issues relating to the historical Jesus and has an ongoing interest in issues of hermeneutics with a focus on the writings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. \nJolene Elberth – Democracy Campaigner\, Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF)\nJolene leads the ACF’s work to address the systemic issues with our political system that drive ecological unsustainability. Prior to joining ACF\, Jolene spent years as a grassroots community organiser working with directly impacted communities to build political power and win policy change. \nDr Millie Rooney – National Co-ordinator\, Australia reMADE\nMillie has a research background with a PhD in local community and social norms around neighbourhood sharing and community building. Working with Australia reMADE she has the privilege of listening to people reflect on their hopes and dreams for this country. \nDamian Carmichael – Commonwealth Department of Industry\, Science\, Energy and Resources\nDamian has had 25 years’ public sector experience in policy and service delivery and has held leadership positions in Canberra\, the States and Territories and overseas. He led a project examining the barriers to Commonwealth public servants better engaging with the community. The project also examined how the public service can more meaningfully provide opportunities for members of the community to participate in policy development and design of services. \nSaffron Zomer – Executive Director\, Australia Democracy Network\nSaffron is a lawyer\, campaigner and political strategist. Prior to the Australian Democracy Network\, Saffron was Government Relations Manager at the Australian Conservation Foundation. In 2017\, Saffron co-founded and led the Hands Off Our Charities Alliance which secured critical changes to 2017 Electoral Act amendments to protect the rights of civil society organisations to engage in advocacy. \n  \nTo register\, click here \n  \n \n \n \n \n  \nTo download printable flyer\,  click here \n  \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/justice-and-international-mission-convention-2021/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Zirnsak":MAILTO:mark.zirnsak@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211103T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T111955
CREATED:20210711T232802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T033359Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating the landscape – Building Intercultural Communities
DESCRIPTION: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. It seeks to enhance greater awareness and intentionality in building intercultural skills for ministry and community building. \n  \nThe workshop includes a day of presentations on cultural awareness and skills\, biblical reflections\, sharing of ministry experiences\, panel discussion and group discussion. \n  \nTo register\, click here \n  \n \n  \n  \nTo download a printable copy of the flyer\, click here \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/navigating-the-landscape-building-intercultural-communities/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dev Anandarajan":MAILTO:Devanandan.Anandarajan@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211029T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T111955
CREATED:20210921T031853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T033554Z
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SUMMARY:**POSTPONED - Understanding The UCA
DESCRIPTION:**UPDATE: This event has been postponed. A new date will be set soon. \n  \n2021 Understanding the UCA – Zoom \nWho for: \n• those in Ministry of Pastor positions who have not undertaken training in the Core Competencies \n• those in training to be Lay Preachers \n• you are new to the UCA\, and are already in a leadership role or wish to take up a leadership role in the UCA\, including worship and preaching \n  \nContent will cover the Core Competencies required for Ministry of Pastor and Ministry of Lay Preacher (see below) as well as some work in intercultural competency. \n  \n1. Articulate the key theological foundations of the Basis of Union: identify and explain the key theological themes expressed in the BoU (in particular paras 1 to 4) and the Creeds \n2. Describe key historical elements contributing to the formation of the Uniting Church \n3. Articulate the place and role of key aspects of the Church’s life and witness\, \n4. Understand the Councils and Ministries of the UCA \n  \nDates (all dates must be attended): \nFriday\, 29 October – 6-9pm \nSaturday\, 30 October – 9:30am-4:30pm \nFriday\, 3 December – 6-9pm \nSaturday\, 4 December – 9:30am-4:30pm \n  \nNote: participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate competency within the sessions to receive a Completion Certificate. \n  \nContact:\nMel Perkins (mel.perkins@victas.uca.org.au) and Dev Anandarajan (devanandan.anandarajan@victas.uca.org.au) \n  \nTo register\, click here \n  \n \n  \nTo download the flyer\, click here \n  \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/understanding-the-uca/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mel Perkins":MAILTO:mel.perkins@victas.uca.org.au
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211013T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211013T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T111955
CREATED:20210909T002454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T033549Z
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SUMMARY:Synod Intercultural Forum - Synod of Vic Tas\, UCA
DESCRIPTION: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 in the Vic Tas Synod are welcome to the meeting. \n  \nProgram \n9.45 am  – Join Zoom Meeting \nhttps://zoom.us/j/94258631218?pwd=d0VLYnArcExha21PNGxPVWhHYVI1QT09\nMeeting ID: 942 5863 1218 Passcode: 751070 \nWelcome –  Jong Soo Park \nWorship – Opening Prayer: David Fotheringham (Moderator Elect)\nDevotion: Denise Liersch (Moderator) \nReport:\n1 SIF Report\n2 Intercultural Leadership Development: Dev Anandarajan \nPresentation/Discussion:\n1 Review Synod 2021: Denise Liersch (Moderator)\n2 Relationship with M&M Committee: Ikani Vaitohi\n3 Cooperation with Presbyteries: Hoon You \nElection \nClosing Prayer – Mark Lawrence (General Secretary) \n  \n \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/synod-intercultural-forum-synod-of-vic-tas-uca/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dev Anandarajan":MAILTO:Devanandan.Anandarajan@victas.uca.org.au
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211012T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211012T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T111955
CREATED:20210830T045809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T033529Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the First Peoples of Gondwana
DESCRIPTION:‘Following Christ\, walking together as First and Second Peoples\, seeking community\, compassion and justice for all creation’ \n  \nWe invite you for a walk with Rev Dr Garry Deverell to listen and engage with his story and reflections as an indigenous person. \nGarry Deverell is a trawloolway man from northern lutrawita (Tasmania)\, an Anglican priest\, and the Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow in Indigenous theologies at the University of Divinity. Garry has ministered in parishes\, hospitals\, welfare organisations and academic institutions for 30 years. Many of those years were spent in the employ of the Uniting Church in Victoria and Tasmania. He is the author of two books\, The Bonds of Freedom (Paternoster 2008) and Gondwana Theology (Morning Star 2018)\, and is a regular contributor to radio programmes\, podcasts\, and conferences on Indigenous matters. \n  \nGarry will be speaking on \n  \n• Who are the First Nations/First Peoples of this country\, and what is our traditional spirituality or way of life?\n• What happened between First Peoples and (mainly European) colonists in the period 1788-1960? How were the churches involved?\n• What is the result of this history when it comes to First Nations health\, well-being and socio-economic status?\n• What do modern-day Indigenous people want?\n• Who are the ‘Second Peoples’ and how can they be good allies in the Indigenous struggle for something resembling justice? \n  \n**Please note that this seminar will be recorded. \n  \nTo register\, click here \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \nTo download the flyer\, click here \n  \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/meet-the-first-peoples-of-gondwana/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dev Anandarajan":MAILTO:Devanandan.Anandarajan@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211008T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211010T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T111955
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SUMMARY:**POSTPONED: Western Victoria Presbytery Road Trip
DESCRIPTION:**IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to ongoing restrictions in Victoria\, this event will be postponed until some time in 2022. \n  \nCelebrating ministry with children\, youth and young adults. \n  \nWestern Victoria Presbytery is excited to host the Synod Intergenerational Ministry team on a road trip around the Presbytery. \n  \nEveryone involved or interested in ministry with children & families\, youth and young adults is invited to gather at three different places over the October 8-10 weekend.\nIt will be an opportunity to be together\, celebrate what God is doing in the midst of our young people\, share our hopes and challenges for the future\, and be resourced in children & families\, youth and young adult ministries. \n  \nHorsham Uniting Church\nCnr Pynsent and Urquhart Streets\, Horsham 3400\nFriday October 8th I 7pm-9pm \n  \nWarrnambool Uniting Church\n115 Koroit Street\, Warrnambool 3280\nSaturday October 9th I 2.30pm-4.30pm \n  \nBallarat Central Uniting Church\n103 Lyiard Street\, South Ballarat 3350\nSunday October 10th I 2.30pm-4.30pm \n  \nFor further information\, please contact Rev Trevor Bassett trevor.bassett@pwv.victas.uca.org.au or 0408 058 793. \n  \nTo register\, click here \n  \n \n  \nTo download the flyer\, click here
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/western-victoria-presbytery-road-trip/
LOCATION:Melbourne\, Victoria\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trevor Bassett":MAILTO:tkbassett@westnet.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210909T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T111955
CREATED:20210729T023835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T032805Z
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SUMMARY:Ministering in disaster-affected communities
DESCRIPTION:Good advice for congregations and faith communities. \nIn past years\, we have been through some tough disasters together. \nDo you and your Congregation/Faith Community feel equipped to help your community when they are in need from disasters? Come to the training on Thursday night\, 9 September\, 7-9pm (Zoom)\, and learn some good advice on ministering in disaster-affected communities – before a disaster occurs\, when a disaster occurs\, and long-term recovery. \nGuest presenter is Rev Dr Stephen Robinson\, the National Disaster Recovery Officer for the UCA Assembly. \n  \nTo register\, click here \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/ministering-in-disaster-affected-communities/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mel Perkins":MAILTO:mel.perkins@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210901T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T111955
CREATED:20210405T234507Z
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SUMMARY:Worship and Preaching Online Workshop - PREACHING
DESCRIPTION:Worship and Preaching training for Communities and Lay Leaders \n  \nThe world has and is changing and we are seeking new ways of leadership and being in church\, including worship and proclaiming God’s Word. \nJoin us for multiple options of engaging with 6 Worship Units and 6 Preaching Units. \nParticipants can choose their level of input and connection. Have a conversation with your faith community\, congregation or Presbytery about what would would be good for you and them. \nUnits are engaging and creative. Assessment is both theoretical and practical. \n  \nAccess 3 points of training: \n  \n\nOnline delivery across the Synod – 2 hours per week\nJoin others in Zoom delivery of Worship and Preaching workshops\, combining a tutorial based on the online units\, and input from a variety of church leaders.\n\n  \n\nAccess to online Worship and Preaching units\nAccess online units written around the Assembly W&P competencies for Lay Preachers and Ministry of Pastor.\n\n  \n\nLocal assessment\nFor those who opt for assessment\, this will occur within their Congregation/Faith Community/Hub or Presbytery.\n\n  \nWHEN: \n  \n**PLEASE ENSURE YOU TAKE NOTE OF TICKET END DATE FOR EACH SESSION** \n  \n1 Sept – Exploring Preaching – What is Preaching? \n\nwith Mel Perkins & Rev Dev Anandarajan\, Intercultural Leadership Development\, eLM\n\n**Ticket sales for this sessions ends at 10am Monday 30th August \n  \n8 Sept – Understanding Preaching 1 – Interpreting Biblical texts/working with difficult texts \n\nwith Mel Perkins & Rev Dr Sean Winter\, Head of Pilgrim Theological College\n\n**Ticket sales for this sessions ends at 10am Monday 6th September \n  \n15 Sept – Understanding Preaching 2 – Responding to the Word (as Preacher and hearer) \n\nwith Mel Perkins & Rev Gordon Wild\, Chaplain at Bendigo Health\n\n**Ticket sales for this sessions ends at 10am Monday 13th September \n  \n6 Oct – Preparing to Preach – Putting bits together/The art of Preaching \n\nwith Mel Perkins & Rev Linley Liersch\, Mission Development Strategist\, Presbytery of Port Phillip West\n\n**Ticket sales for this sessions ends at 10am Monday 4th October \n  \n13 Oct – Preaching as Leadership 1 – The ethics in and of Preaching/ Getting your message across: Communication in Preaching \n\nwith Mel Perkins & Rohan Pryor\, Synod Liaison Minister (Tasmania)\n\n**Ticket sales for this sessions ends at 10am Monday 11th October \n  \n20 Oct – Preaching as Leadership 2 – The challenges and joys of preaching as yourself/Preaching with Creativity and Imagination \n\nwith Mel Perkins & Rev Deacon Peter Batten\, Mission and Education Resourcing Minister\, Presbytery of Gippsland\n\n**Ticket sales for this sessions ends at 10am Monday 18th October \n  \nMel Perkins is the Lay Leadership Development Coordinator\, Equipping Leadership for Mission Unit\, for the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania \n  \nTo register\, click here \n  \nWorship and Preaching Online Training 2021 Flyer  \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/worship-and-preaching-online-workshop-preaching/
LOCATION:Online\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mel Perkins":MAILTO:mel.perkins@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210827T020000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210829T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T111955
CREATED:20210715T231405Z
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SUMMARY:**POSTPONED - Gippsland Road Trip
DESCRIPTION:**Update: In light of the current Covid situation in Victoria\, the decision has been made to postpone this event until 2022. \n  \nGippsland Road Trip  \n  \nCelebrating Ministry with Children & Families and Youth & Young Adults \n  \nWarragul (Aug 27 7pm-9pm)       Traralgon (Aug 28 2pm-4pm)      Bairnsdale (Aug 29 2pm-4pm) \n  \nGippsland Presbytery is excited to be hosting these gatherings for anyone – including ministers\, pastors\, church council members\, ministry leaders and volunteers – interested in\, engaged with or responsible for ministry with children & families and/or youth & young adult ministry. \n  \nFeaturing input from the Synod Intergenerational Team (Robin Yang and Chris Barnett)\, these gatherings will be an opportunity to… \n\n• connect with other passionate leaders\n• share your hopes and challenges for the future\n• be resourced for children & families and youth & young adult ministries\n• celebrate what God is doing in the midst of our young people and their families\n\n  \nFor more information\, contact Rev Deacon Peter Batten mission.ucagipps@gmail.com or 0419 255 585 \n  \nTo register your attendance (as an individual or as a group)\, contact Deb via sec.ucagipps@gmail.com \n  \nRegistration appreciated by Friday August 20 \n  \nTo download the flyer\, click here \n \n  \n  \nTo download the graphics\, click here
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/gippsland-road-trip/
LOCATION:Melbourne\, Victoria\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Batten":MAILTO:mission.ucagipps@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210807T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210807T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T111955
CREATED:20201220T215144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T032751Z
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SUMMARY:Make It Messy!
DESCRIPTION:Make it Messy! – Next Steps in Messy Discipleship \nAnother 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… \n• Share stories and ideas\n• Connect with other Messy Church leaders\n• Experience more of the enthusiasm\, passion and energy of Messy Church\n• Deepen understanding and practice around the Messy Church values of Creativity and Hospitality \nFacilitated by Messy Church leaders from Australia and New Zealand\, Make it Messy! – Next Steps in Messy Discipleship is for anyone who is interested in or engaged with Messy Church – with a particular focus on Messy Church leadership teams. \n  \nFeel free to register and participate as an individual or register as a team and gather together (Covid-appropriately) on the day. \n  \nTime: \n12.30pm-2pm WAST \n2pm-3.30pm ACST \n2.30pm-4.00pm AEST \n4.30pm-6pm NZST \n  \nRegistration: click here\, appreciated by Tuesday August 3. \n  \nMore Information: chris.barnett@victas.uca.org.au \n  \nTo download the flyer\,  click here
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/make-it-messy-3/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Barnett":MAILTO:chris.barnett@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210806T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210806T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T111955
CREATED:20210628T234130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T032744Z
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SUMMARY:**POSTPONED: The Northey Lectures - Liturgy and Lectionary: New Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:A day of Northey Lectures with two keynotes\, discussion and lunch \n  \n \nDr Tanya Riches  \nTanya Riches is Senior Lecturer and MTh program coordinator at Hillsong College in Sydney\, Australia. She is also a research fellow of the Edward Cadbury Centre for the Public Understanding of Religion at the University of Birmingham. She has a PhD from Fuller Theological Seminary and is author Worship and Social Engagement in Urban Aboriginal-led Australian Pentecostal Congregations: (Re)Imagining Worship in the Spirit (2019)\, co-produced with urban Aboriginal-led Pentecostal Christian congregations\, and explores the worship and social justice initiatives. She has also authored several other articles and is currently working on a volume on urban Christian worship in Sydney. \n  \nLiturgy on the Move: Pentecostal\, Aboriginal\, and Secular Collisions \nThis talk explores interactions between Australian Pentecostalisms in their Indigenous\, Classical\, Fundamentalist\, Neoliberal\, and Ex-vangelical forms\, with implications for Christian witness and how this informs public conversations about faith. \n  \n  \n \nDr Jione Havea \nJione Havea is co-parent for a 7yo\, migrant to the unceded Wurundjeri lands and waters\, native pastor (Methodist Church in Tonga)\, and research fellow with Trinity Methodist Theological College (Aotearoa New Zealand) and with Centre for Public and Contextual Theology (Charles Sturt University\, Australia). Jione authored Losing Ground: Reading Ruth in the Pacific (SCM\, 2021) and edited Theologies from the Pacific (Palgrave\, 2021) and MEDIAting Theology (EVA\, 2021). \n  \nWorship in Native Motions \nThe RCL is a useful tool and discipline\, but it is limited and problematic. Dr Havea explores the way the RCL is a ‘doctrine of occupation’ in the way it perpetuates the Christian occupation of lands\, of faiths\, of minds\, of spirits. How might a theology of worship from the perspectives of indigenous peoples reframe our colonial approach? \n  \nVenue: Centre for Theology and Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville \n  \nDate: 10.30am – 3pm on Friday 6th August 2021 \n  \n10.30am Welcome\, First keynote (Tanya Riches) and discussion \n12.30 – 1.30pm Lunch \n1.30 – 3pm Second Keynote (Jione Havea) and discussion \n  \nCost: The lectures are free. We can offer a hot lunch with tea/coffee stations\, and snacks for $25 (vegetarian or meat option and all meals are GF) \n  \nTo register\, please click here \n  \n \n  \nTo download the flyer\, click here  
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/the-northey-lectures-liturgy-and-lectionary-new-perspectives/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210707T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210714T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T111955
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SUMMARY:Children & Families Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Children & Families Ministry: core issues in diverse contexts \nDates: 7-9 July\, 12-14 July 2021 \nEspecially suitable for church based\,  community based and para-church expressions of ministry \n▪ Explore theological and biblical resources for contextual children and families ministries \n▪ Develop skills for evaluating and designing practical processes for discipleship and evangelism \n▪ Grow in your capacity for safe practice\, mission and leadership with children and their families \n▪ Address the spirituality and sociology of the child in relation to family\, church\, faith and culture \n  \nGraduate Certificate in Children and Families Ministry \nThis unit can be taken as part of the Graduate Certificate in Children and Families Ministry. The Graduate Certificate in Ministry with Children and their Families is Australia’s only tertiary Award focused on ministry with children and their families. Offered through the University of Divinity\, it is suitable for: \n▪ Ministers\, Pastors\, Chaplains\, Christian educators \n▪ those in paid Children & Families or Generational Ministry roles \n▪ anyone seriously engaged in missional\, pastoral or educational ministry involving children. \n  \nThe Graduate Certificate in Children and Families Ministry is an opportunity to: \n▪ enhance your ministry skills \n▪ increase your capacity for engaging ministry \n▪ learn in a caring\, interactive and stimulating environment with others committed to intentional ministry with children and their families. \n  \nThe Graduate Certificate in Children and Families Ministry consists of three units\, two of which are compulsory and delivered in the form of Intensive units\, while the third unit is selected in consultation with the Coursework Co-ordinator. \nThe compulsory units are: \n▪ Children & Families Ministry: core issues in diverse contexts \n▪ Nurture and Spiritual Guidance of Children \n  \n  \nMore Information & Enrolment \nPILGRIM COLLEGE \n(03) 9340 8892 \nerlinda.loverseed@pilgrim.edu.au \nwww.pilgrim.edu.au \nSTIRLING COLLEGE \n(03) 9790 1000 \nregistrar@stirling.edu.au \nwww.stirling.edu.au \n \n \n  \n  \nTo download the flyer\, click here \n  \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/children-families-ministry/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erlinda Loverseed":MAILTO:erlinda.loverseed@pilgrim.edu.au
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