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SUMMARY:An Intercultural and Intergenerational Church
DESCRIPTION:The Uniting Church seeks to be an intercultural and intergenerational church\, with people of different cultures and ages\, being God’s people together.\nWhat does this look like in practice?\nWhat are the challenges and – more importantly – how do we work towards addressing them together? \n  \nPresenters\nRev Dr Apwee Ting\nApwee has extensive experience in intercultural ministry including 3 years as National Director of the Assembly’s Multicultural and Cross Cultural Unit. \nRev Charissa Suli\nCharissa is a second generation Tongan Minister of the Word with significant experience in mentoring youth and young adults. \n  \nTopics\n\nHow the Uniting Church is distinctive\nWhat we mean by multi\, cross and intercultural\nHow we understand intergenerational\n1st Gen\, 2nd Gen and Next Gen realities\, exploring identity\nCommunication\, conflict and choices\nCultural and generational intelligence\n\n  \n\nCost:\nEarly bird discount rate:\n$60/person (individual)\n$50/person (group of 3 or more) \nAfter July 31:  $70/person \nLunch\, morning and afternoon teas included \nRegister and pay online \nRegistrations appreciated by Friday 16 August \nDownload event flyer \n  \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/an-intercultural-and-intergenerational-church/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Intercultural,Leadership Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Byrne":MAILTO:ann.byrne@victas.uca.org.au
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SUMMARY:An Intercultural and Intergenerational Church - Ararat
DESCRIPTION:The Uniting Church seeks to be an intercultural and intergenerational church\, with people of different cultures and ages\, being God’s people together.\nWhat does this look like in practice?\nWhat are the challenges and – more importantly – how do we work towards addressing them together? \n  \nPresenters\nRev Dr Apwee Ting\nApwee has extensive experience in intercultural ministry including 3 years as National Director of the Assembly’s Multicultural and Cross Cultural Unit. \nRev Charissa Suli\nCharissa is a second generation Tongan Minister of the Word with significant experience in mentoring youth and young adults. \n  \nTopics\n\nHow the Uniting Church is distinctive\nWhat we mean by multi\, cross and intercultural\nHow we understand intergenerational\n1st Gen\, 2nd Gen and Next Gen realities\, exploring identity\nCommunication\, conflict and choices\nCultural and generational intelligence\n\n  \n\nCost:\nEarly bird discount rate:\n$15/person (individual)\n$10/person (group of 3 or more) \nAfter July 31:  $20/person \nRegister and pay online \nRegistrations appreciated by Friday 16 August \nDownload event flyer \n  \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/an-intercultural-and-intergenerational-church-ararat/
LOCATION:Ararat Uniting Church\, 55 Banfield St\, Ararat\, Victoria\, 3377\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Intercultural,Leadership Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Byrne":MAILTO:ann.byrne@victas.uca.org.au
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SUMMARY:An Intercultural and Intergenerational Church - Echuca
DESCRIPTION:The Uniting Church seeks to be an intercultural and intergenerational church\, with people of different cultures and ages\, being God’s people together.\nWhat does this look like in practice?\nWhat are the challenges and – more importantly – how do we work towards addressing them together? \n  \nPresenters\nRev Dr Apwee Ting\nApwee has extensive experience in intercultural ministry including 3 years as National Director of the Assembly’s Multicultural and Cross Cultural Unit. \nRev Charissa Suli\nCharissa is a second generation Tongan Minister of the Word with significant experience in mentoring youth and young adults. \n  \nTopics\n\nHow the Uniting Church is distinctive\nWhat we mean by multi\, cross and intercultural\nHow we understand intergenerational\n1st Gen\, 2nd Gen and Next Gen realities\, exploring identity\nCommunication\, conflict and choices\nCultural and generational intelligence\n\n  \n\nCost:\nEarly bird discount rate:\n$15/person (individual)\n$10/person (group of 3 or more) \nAfter July 31:  $20/person \nMorning and Afternoon Tea included \nRegister and pay online \nRegistrations appreciated by Friday 16 August \nDownload event flyer \n  \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/an-intercultural-and-intergenerational-church-echuca/
LOCATION:Echuca Uniting Church\, 115-117 Hare St\, Echuca\, Victoria\, 3564\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Intercultural,Leadership Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rose Broadstock":MAILTO:rbroadstock@icloud.com
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SUMMARY:Art of Belief
DESCRIPTION:A unique Continuing Education opportunity from Pilgrim Theological College at the NGV: \nArt of Belief \nAR/CH 211oP-31\, 10P-9110P \nKatherine Massam and Howard Wallace \n(Classes Thursdays 1- 5pm on May 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, Sept 5\, 12 & Oct 17) \nDo you use art as a way of engaging your community/congregation in liturgy or preaching and teaching? Or would you like to use art more readily to enhance your church’s life and witness\, but are not confident in how to do this?  Art is a powerful medium through which to understand both our surrounding culture and the faith of the church\, and how those aspects relate to each other.  In this unit you will gain greater understanding of the impact European and Aboriginal traditions of art have had on Australian Christianity.  You will develop a deeper appreciation and understanding of the representation of selected key aspects of Christian belief\, by drawing specifically on the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria – in dialogue with other images.   The majority of class time will be at the Gallery itself. \nConsider enrolling (as full credit or audit) with a few colleagues\, and then forming a Peer Learning Group afterwards focussing on developing your use of art in ministering with your congregation/community.  There are Continuing Education grants to assist with both auditing costs\, and to support a Peer Learning Group. \nFor further information\, contact Rev Fran Barber\, Continuing Education Coordinator\, fran.barber@victas.uca.org.au
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/art-of-belief/2019-09-05/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Featured,Leadership Development,Pilgrim Theological College
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190907T164500
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SUMMARY:Justice & International Mission Conference 2019
DESCRIPTION:A Climate of Change: Tomorrow’s Moral Imperative Today\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUniting Church members have understood that preserving creation for future generations is an essential part of their faith. The Justice and International Mission Conference this year takes stock of where the Uniting Church can continue to make a difference on how Australia impacts on environmental issues\, including climate change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs the world discovers climate change as a moral prerogative that cannot be delayed\, younger generations are taking to the streets\, as we’ve seen with the school-strike movement\, to stand for what they believe in. With climate change becoming widely recognised as today’s moral imperative\, we become obliged to ask where we stand as individuals\, members of our community and global citizens? \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do we respond to the threats facing the natural environment as Christians?\nHow do we find hope in our faith to take what actions we can?\nHow do we empower our communities to face the threat of climate change?\n\n\n\n\n\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. \nThis conference will examine a broad range of environmental concerns facing our planet\, including displacement of people as a result of climate change\, ecotheology\, electric vehicles\, illegal logging\, renewable energy\, ethical investments\, and Indigenous youth perspectives on climate change. \n\n\n\n\n\nCost: $40 for metropolitan participants\n$30 concession and non-metropolitan participants \n\n\n\n\n\nDownload brochure \nRegister online \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/jim-conference-2019/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Featured,Social Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Byrne":MAILTO:ann.byrne@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190912T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160924
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SUMMARY:Art of Belief
DESCRIPTION:A unique Continuing Education opportunity from Pilgrim Theological College at the NGV: \nArt of Belief \nAR/CH 211oP-31\, 10P-9110P \nKatherine Massam and Howard Wallace \n(Classes Thursdays 1- 5pm on May 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, Sept 5\, 12 & Oct 17) \nDo you use art as a way of engaging your community/congregation in liturgy or preaching and teaching? Or would you like to use art more readily to enhance your church’s life and witness\, but are not confident in how to do this?  Art is a powerful medium through which to understand both our surrounding culture and the faith of the church\, and how those aspects relate to each other.  In this unit you will gain greater understanding of the impact European and Aboriginal traditions of art have had on Australian Christianity.  You will develop a deeper appreciation and understanding of the representation of selected key aspects of Christian belief\, by drawing specifically on the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria – in dialogue with other images.   The majority of class time will be at the Gallery itself. \nConsider enrolling (as full credit or audit) with a few colleagues\, and then forming a Peer Learning Group afterwards focussing on developing your use of art in ministering with your congregation/community.  There are Continuing Education grants to assist with both auditing costs\, and to support a Peer Learning Group. \nFor further information\, contact Rev Fran Barber\, Continuing Education Coordinator\, fran.barber@victas.uca.org.au
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/art-of-belief/2019-09-12/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Featured,Leadership Development,Pilgrim Theological College
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fran Barber":MAILTO:fran.barber@victas.uca.org.au
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190915T143000
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SUMMARY:Launch of the Mental Health Kit for Congregations
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the launch of the Mental Health Kit for Congregations.\nTo be launched by Professor Allan Fels AO\, Former Chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission\, now a Commissioner on the Victorian Royal Commission into Mental Health. \n  \n\nFor refreshment purposes\, RSVP Ann Byrne by 10 September at ann.byrne@victas.uca.org.au or call 03 9340 8815. \nDownload event flyer \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/launch-mental-health-kit/
LOCATION:Brunswick Uniting Church\, 214 Sydney Road\, Brunswick\, Victoria\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Disability Inclusion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Byrne":MAILTO:ann.byrne@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190921T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190921T153000
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SUMMARY:Space for story: True Life Tales - Telling your own story
DESCRIPTION:Do you need some story nurture?\nWould you like to dedicate some undistracted time to dwelling\, soaking and basking in story? \nWell-crafted words can speak to the soul and call forth new awareness. Join us on a Storytelling Retreat. \n\n2019 Storytelling Retreats across the year:\nFour Saturdays\n20 July\, 21 September\, 19 October\, 23 November. Enrol in the full series\, or any single day(s). \nTimes:\n9.30am-3.30pm \nThree beautiful venues:\nRiddells Creek\, Phillip Island\, Parkville. Led by teachers\, alumni and friends of Art of Story. \n\nFormat:\nStorytelling\, artmaking\, journaling\, walking\, stillness and silence. An undistracted space will be hosted and held for you. Feel welcomed\, relaxed\, nourished. \n\nHow the day unfolds:\nThe first hour will hold a morning telling led by skilled storytellers\, followed by the opportunity to bring the stories and your own experience into your inner conversation as you choose – go for a solo walk\, write and use art materials. For the final hour we re-gather and are free to share some of the gifts of the day should we choose. Delicious treats\, teas and coffee will be provided. Simple artmaking materials are included in the price. \nBYO packed lunch to eat in the venue or have as a solo picnic on\nyour walk. \n\nWhat to bring/wear:\n\nLoose\, comfortable clothing\nWalking shoes\nJournal and pens\nBYO packed lunch\n\n\nRegistration:\nEarly bird package discounts – pay before 21 Feb and receive a complimentary ticket to Pádraig Ó Tuama’s seminar “Theology as Story: Believing in the Truth of People” on 9 May. \nEarly Bird payments are non-refundable \n\nBook all four Space for Story Retreat days for $300 per person (fully waged)\nor $500 for two people – bring a buddy.\n\nIndividual days\nThese can be booked as follows: \n\n$85 per person per Saturday\, waged ($340 for all four)\n$65 part-waged\, (part time students and Seniors Card pay part-waged rate) ($260 for all four)\n$45 full-time students or pension concession card holders ($180 for all four)\n\nRegister online at: https://www.trybooking.com/BBRPR \n\nInformation:\nBYO packed lunch for the day retreats in Riddells Creek and Parkville. We will supply teas and coffee and generous snacks. You may like to find overnight accommodation to extend the spaciousness of these retreats. See suggestions on the registration website. \nLunch will be provided for Playfulness and Story in Cowes. We will head out for dinner after the workshop at your own cost. Staying at Phillip Island is recommended. You may organise your own accommodation or check the options listed on the registration website. \nHosted by:\nJulie Perrin\, Fiona Bottcher\, Katherine Jones\, Jess Holt\, Annette Buckley\, Christina Rowntree and Ian Turnnidge. \nNote these dates too:\nOn 9-10 May we will be hosting Irish poet and storyteller Pádraig Ó Tuama at the Centre for Theology and Ministry\, College Cres\, Parkville. \nSave these dates and go to: https://www.trybooking.com/BBOWW \nDownload the event flyer
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/space-for-story-true-life-tales-telling-your-own-story/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Theology and the Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Byrne":MAILTO:ann.byrne@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191007T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160924
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry – Part 2: The Work of the Congregation
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry\nThe Work of the Congregation (FTM-C) offers you the opportunity to build on your own experience as you develop expertise in the specialised ministry of the Transitional Minister. \nFTM-C is the second part of FTM training. FTM-C builds on the work begun in the first class\, Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry: The Work of the Leader (FTM-L). You need to have completed FTM –L in order to enrol in FTM-C. \nThis is a five-day program designed to provide information and experiences that will be helpful to people who\nplan to function in a congregational leadership role especially during a time of clerical transition or other major transition time. \nAs the role of an Intentional Interim Minister (IIM) is extremely demanding\, to enter this specialist program recommendations from presbytery or synod staff\, or appropriate committee chairpersons are essential (see relevant application form and referee’s report on back of this page. \nExperience of at least two ministry placements is essential. This is a demanding one-week full-time program. The five-day program is followed by a supervised project. \nYou can enrol in this course and not participate in the assessment/fieldwork\, given the content is useful for anyone in ministry. \nHowever\, to be an accredited IIM you need to complete the more formal application process\, assessment and fieldwork. \nThe course emphasises the work of the congregation. The fundamental tasks of the congregation\, framed as Focus Points\, are to successfully navigate the transition period: \n► HERITAGE\nReviewing how the congregation has been shaped and formed. \n► LEADERSHIP\nReviewing the member needs and its ways of organising and developing new and effective leadership. \n► MISSION\nDefining and redefining sense of purpose and direction. \n► CONNECTIONS\nDiscovering all the relationships a faith community builds outside of itself. \n► FUTURE\nDeveloping congregational and pastoral profiles. \nPhase 2 Fieldwork\nThis gives you the opportunity to use the skills and principles acquired in FTM-L and FTM-C in their own ministry settings. Fieldwork is supervised by a member of our training team or a trained and experienced IIM practitioner in your own Synod. The whole package of FTM-L\, FTM-C and Fieldwork may be taken for academic credit as an independent study unit in ministry or leadership at certain theological colleges. A possible avenue for assistance with costs is the Continuing Education Grant for ministers in placement \nClick here for Grants and Scholarships – Application \n\n\nApplication Forms\nIf\, at the conclusion of FTM-C\, you are seeking the Interim Ministry Network qualification for accreditation as an IIM\, please fill in the following application forms through these links: \nClick here for the FTM-C Application Form \nClick here for the FTM-C Referee’s Report \nWhen competed\, please email both forms (marked “confidential”) to the course lead trainer:\nParramatta Nepean Presbytery\nPresbytery Ministry Leader\nRev. Dr Robert McFarlane\nrob@pnpuca.org.au \n\n  \nCOST: $500 for metro\, $400 for non-metro. Includes lunches\, morning and afternoon tea \nREGISTER ONLINE: www.trybooking.com/BEHED \nDOWNLOAD: Flyer with all the details \n  \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/fundamentals-of-transitional-ministry-part-2-the-work-of-the-congregation/
LOCATION:Altona Uniting Church\, 7 Seves St\, Altona\, Victoria\, 3018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Featured,Leadership Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Byrne":MAILTO:ann.byrne@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191007T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160924
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SUMMARY:Intercultural Retreat - THIS IS US
DESCRIPTION:Share\, Reflect\, Celebrate\nShare our stories\, reflect on challenging journeys and celebrate\nour gifts. Intercultural Retreat is open to all leaders in the Synod of Vic Tas who want to engage with intercultural issues to seek ways of how we can be meaningfully “intercultural” in our multicultural Church. \nAmong many things\, being an intercultural Church means a church with “mutually respectful diversity and full and equitable participation of our indigenous (First Peoples)\, and second peoples (the Anglo-ethnic majority and other ethnic minorities) in the total life\, mission and the practices of the church”. \nCOST: Full fee $160 (two nights) or one night $100.\nFor more options\, visit the booking site. \nDownload event flyer \nRegister online
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/intercultural-retreat-this-is-us/
LOCATION:Grantville Lodge\, 200 Grantville – Glen Alvie Rd\, Grantville\, Victoria\, 3984\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Intercultural
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Byrne":MAILTO:ann.byrne@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191017T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160924
CREATED:20190204T230500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T015307Z
UID:10000170-1571317200-1571331600@victas.uca.org.au
SUMMARY:Art of Belief
DESCRIPTION:A unique Continuing Education opportunity from Pilgrim Theological College at the NGV: \nArt of Belief \nAR/CH 211oP-31\, 10P-9110P \nKatherine Massam and Howard Wallace \n(Classes Thursdays 1- 5pm on May 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, Sept 5\, 12 & Oct 17) \nDo you use art as a way of engaging your community/congregation in liturgy or preaching and teaching? Or would you like to use art more readily to enhance your church’s life and witness\, but are not confident in how to do this?  Art is a powerful medium through which to understand both our surrounding culture and the faith of the church\, and how those aspects relate to each other.  In this unit you will gain greater understanding of the impact European and Aboriginal traditions of art have had on Australian Christianity.  You will develop a deeper appreciation and understanding of the representation of selected key aspects of Christian belief\, by drawing specifically on the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria – in dialogue with other images.   The majority of class time will be at the Gallery itself. \nConsider enrolling (as full credit or audit) with a few colleagues\, and then forming a Peer Learning Group afterwards focussing on developing your use of art in ministering with your congregation/community.  There are Continuing Education grants to assist with both auditing costs\, and to support a Peer Learning Group. \nFor further information\, contact Rev Fran Barber\, Continuing Education Coordinator\, fran.barber@victas.uca.org.au
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/art-of-belief/2019-10-17/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Featured,Leadership Development,Pilgrim Theological College
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fran Barber":MAILTO:fran.barber@victas.uca.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191019T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191019T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160924
CREATED:20190304T045745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T015405Z
UID:10000181-1571477400-1571499000@victas.uca.org.au
SUMMARY:Space for story: Telling Ancient Stories Today - Listening for wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Do you need some story nurture?\nWould you like to dedicate some undistracted time to dwelling\, soaking and basking in story? \nWell-crafted words can speak to the soul and call forth new awareness. Join us on a Storytelling Retreat. \n\n2019 Storytelling Retreats across the year:\nFour Saturdays\n20 July\, 21 September\, 19 October\, 23 November. Enrol in the full series\, or any single day(s). \nTimes:\n9.30am-3.30pm \nThree beautiful venues:\nRiddells Creek\, Phillip Island\, Parkville. Led by teachers\, alumni and friends of Art of Story. \n\nFormat:\nStorytelling\, artmaking\, journaling\, walking\, stillness and silence. An undistracted space will be hosted and held for you. Feel welcomed\, relaxed\, nourished. \n\nHow the day unfolds:\nThe first hour will hold a morning telling led by skilled storytellers\, followed by the opportunity to bring the stories and your own experience into your inner conversation as you choose – go for a solo walk\, write and use art materials. For the final hour we re-gather and are free to share some of the gifts of the day should we choose. Delicious treats\, teas and coffee will be provided. Simple artmaking materials are included in the price. \nBYO packed lunch to eat in the venue or have as a solo picnic on\nyour walk. \n\nWhat to bring/wear:\n\nLoose\, comfortable clothing\nWalking shoes\nJournal and pens\nBYO packed lunch\n\n\nRegistration:\nEarly bird package discounts – pay before 21 Feb and receive a complimentary ticket to Pádraig Ó Tuama’s seminar “Theology as Story: Believing in the Truth of People” on 9 May. \nEarly Bird payments are non-refundable \n\nBook all four Space for Story Retreat days for $300 per person (fully waged)\nor $500 for two people – bring a buddy.\n\nIndividual days\nThese can be booked as follows: \n\n$85 per person per Saturday\, waged ($340 for all four)\n$65 part-waged\, (part time students and Seniors Card pay part-waged rate) ($260 for all four)\n$45 full-time students or pension concession card holders ($180 for all four)\n\nRegister online at: https://www.trybooking.com/BBRPR \n\nInformation:\nBYO packed lunch for the day retreats in Riddells Creek and Parkville. We will supply teas and coffee and generous snacks. You may like to find overnight accommodation to extend the spaciousness of these retreats. See suggestions on the registration website. \nLunch will be provided for Playfulness and Story in Cowes. We will head out for dinner after the workshop at your own cost. Staying at Phillip Island is recommended. You may organise your own accommodation or check the options listed on the registration website. \nHosted by:\nJulie Perrin\, Fiona Bottcher\, Katherine Jones\, Jess Holt\, Annette Buckley\, Christina Rowntree and Ian Turnnidge. \nNote these dates too:\nOn 9-10 May we will be hosting Irish poet and storyteller Pádraig Ó Tuama at the Centre for Theology and Ministry\, College Cres\, Parkville. \nSave these dates and go to: https://www.trybooking.com/BBOWW \nDownload the event flyer
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/space-for-story-telling-ancient-stories-today-listening-for-wisdom/
LOCATION:Riddells Creek Uniting Church\, 3 Sutherlands Road\, Riddells Creek\, Victoria\, 3431\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Featured,Leadership Development,Theology and the Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Byrne":MAILTO:ann.byrne@victas.uca.org.au
GEO:-37.4633981;144.6793117
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Riddells Creek Uniting Church 3 Sutherlands Road Riddells Creek Victoria 3431 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3 Sutherlands Road:geo:144.6793117,-37.4633981
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191024T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160924
CREATED:20190906T020010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T022020Z
UID:10000202-1571943600-1571947200@victas.uca.org.au
SUMMARY:Songs & Stories from the Deep
DESCRIPTION:Water is often used as a metaphor. It is serene and turbulent\, deep and shallow\, calming and disturbing\, pacifying and irritating. \nThe All Directions Community Choir has chosen water as the point of departure to explore what it means to be a human and living with a mental illness. We have incorporated some gospel and modern songs that use water as a focal point and added to these our own original songs\, poetry and prose. \nCost: $25 concession\, $40 adults + waged. Proceeds go towards supporting Boroondara Community Outreach\, a safe\, supportive community for those with mental health conditions. \nTo book\, click here. \nTo view the flyer\, click here. \nFor more information contact Natalie on 0409 019 269.
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/songs-stories-from-the-deep/2019-10-24/
LOCATION:Habitat Uniting Church\, 23 Highbury Grove\, Kew\, Victoria\, 3101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured
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GEO:-37.8055998;145.0367216
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Habitat Uniting Church 23 Highbury Grove Kew Victoria 3101 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=23 Highbury Grove:geo:145.0367216,-37.8055998
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191026T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160924
CREATED:20190906T020010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T022020Z
UID:10000203-1572116400-1572120000@victas.uca.org.au
SUMMARY:Songs & Stories from the Deep
DESCRIPTION:Water is often used as a metaphor. It is serene and turbulent\, deep and shallow\, calming and disturbing\, pacifying and irritating. \nThe All Directions Community Choir has chosen water as the point of departure to explore what it means to be a human and living with a mental illness. We have incorporated some gospel and modern songs that use water as a focal point and added to these our own original songs\, poetry and prose. \nCost: $25 concession\, $40 adults + waged. Proceeds go towards supporting Boroondara Community Outreach\, a safe\, supportive community for those with mental health conditions. \nTo book\, click here. \nTo view the flyer\, click here. \nFor more information contact Natalie on 0409 019 269.
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/songs-stories-from-the-deep/2019-10-26/
LOCATION:Habitat Uniting Church\, 23 Highbury Grove\, Kew\, Victoria\, 3101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Habitat Uniting Church 23 Highbury Grove Kew Victoria 3101 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=23 Highbury Grove:geo:145.0367216,-37.8055998
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191112T091500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191113T164500
DTSTAMP:20260423T160924
CREATED:20190617T074055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T020715Z
UID:10000194-1573550100-1573663500@victas.uca.org.au
SUMMARY:The Word Among Words
DESCRIPTION:An Exploration of Preaching & Lectionary Resources for Year A.\nAn opportunity to reflect theologically on preaching through input from scholars and preachers in the Uniting Church\, panel discussion and through participation in workshops and electives. \nDAY ONE\nKeynote address: Rev Dr Sean Winter\nGospel\, Church\, and World: Persuasion and the Craft of Preaching \nDAY TWO\nKeynote address: Rev Dr Sally Douglas\nNot lecturing\, not entertaining\, not seeking to be relevant… What is preaching for in the Uniting Church? \n\nDownload brochure \nRegister online \n  \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/the-word-among-words/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Pilgrim Theological College
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Byrne":MAILTO:ann.byrne@victas.uca.org.au
GEO:-37.7922071;144.9619031
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent Parkville Victoria 3052 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=29 College Crescent:geo:144.9619031,-37.7922071
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191112T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191112T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160924
CREATED:20191023T033846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T022233Z
UID:10000204-1573588800-1573596000@victas.uca.org.au
SUMMARY:Richard McKinney Memorial Advent Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Guest speaker Dr Peter Wilkinson will speak about the history of Australian Catholic synods/plenary councils. Dr Wilkinson is a Missiologist and former Missionary Priest\, director of the Clearing House on migration issues at the Ecumenical Migration Centre\, and president of Catholics for Renewal. \nFurther lectures on November 19 at St George’s Anglican Church\, Ivanhoe East\, and November 26 at Mother of God Catholic Church\, Ivanhoe East. \nFor more information\, contact Rosemary on 9497 1017.
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/richard-mckinney-memorial-advent-lecture/
LOCATION:Ivanhoe Uniting Church\, 19 Seddon Street\, Ivanhoe\, Victoria\, 3079\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,General
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ivanhoe Uniting Church 19 Seddon Street Ivanhoe Victoria 3079 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=19 Seddon Street:geo:145.0432839,-37.7688722
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191123T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191123T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160924
CREATED:20190304T033631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T015407Z
UID:10000178-1574501400-1574523000@victas.uca.org.au
SUMMARY:Space for story: The Wounded Healer
DESCRIPTION:Do you need some story nurture?\nWould you like to dedicate some undistracted time to dwelling\, soaking and basking in story? \nWell-crafted words can speak to the soul and call forth new awareness. Join us on a Storytelling Retreat. \n\n2019 Storytelling Retreats across the year:\nFour Saturdays\n20 July\, 21 September\, 19 October\, 23 November. Enrol in the full series\, or any single day(s). \nTimes:\n9.30am-3.30pm \nThree beautiful venues:\nRiddells Creek\, Phillip Island\, Parkville. Led by teachers\, alumni and friends of Art of Story. \n\nFormat:\nStorytelling\, artmaking\, journaling\, walking\, stillness and silence. An undistracted space will be hosted and held for you. Feel welcomed\, relaxed\, nourished. \n\nHow the day unfolds:\nThe first hour will hold a morning telling led by skilled storytellers\, followed by the opportunity to bring the stories and your own experience into your inner conversation as you choose – go for a solo walk\, write and use art materials. For the final hour we re-gather and are free to share some of the gifts of the day should we choose. Delicious treats\, teas and coffee will be provided. Simple artmaking materials are included in the price. \nBYO packed lunch to eat in the venue or have as a solo picnic on\nyour walk. \n\nWhat to bring/wear:\n\nLoose\, comfortable clothing\nWalking shoes\nJournal and pens\nBYO packed lunch\n\n\nRegistration:\nEarly bird package discounts – pay before 21 Feb and receive a complimentary ticket to Pádraig Ó Tuama’s seminar “Theology as Story: Believing in the Truth of People” on 9 May. \nEarly Bird payments are non-refundable \n\nBook all four Space for Story Retreat days for $300 per person (fully waged)\nor $500 for two people – bring a buddy.\n\nIndividual days\nThese can be booked as follows: \n\n$85 per person per Saturday\, waged ($340 for all four)\n$65 part-waged\, (part time students and Seniors Card pay part-waged rate) ($260 for all four)\n$45 full-time students or pension concession card holders ($180 for all four)\n\nRegister online at: https://www.trybooking.com/BBRPR \n\nInformation:\nBYO packed lunch for the day retreats in Riddells Creek and Parkville. We will supply teas and coffee and generous snacks. You may like to find overnight accommodation to extend the spaciousness of these retreats. See suggestions on the registration website. \nLunch will be provided for Playfulness and Story in Cowes. We will head out for dinner after the workshop at your own cost. Staying at Phillip Island is recommended. You may organise your own accommodation or check the options listed on the registration website. \nHosted by:\nJulie Perrin\, Fiona Bottcher\, Katherine Jones\, Jess Holt\, Annette Buckley\, Christina Rowntree and Ian Turnnidge. \nNote these dates too:\nOn 9-10 May we will be hosting Irish poet and storyteller Pádraig Ó Tuama at the Centre for Theology and Ministry\, College Cres\, Parkville. \nSave these dates and go to: https://www.trybooking.com/BBOWW \nDownload the event flyer
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/space-for-story-the-wounded-healer/
LOCATION:Riddells Creek Uniting Church\, 3 Sutherlands Road\, Riddells Creek\, Victoria\, 3431\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Theology and the Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Byrne":MAILTO:ann.byrne@victas.uca.org.au
GEO:-37.4633981;144.6793117
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Riddells Creek Uniting Church 3 Sutherlands Road Riddells Creek Victoria 3431 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3 Sutherlands Road:geo:144.6793117,-37.4633981
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191206
DTSTAMP:20260423T160924
CREATED:20191202T022741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T022338Z
UID:10000205-1575504000-1575590399@victas.uca.org.au
SUMMARY:Christmas Morning Tea
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family and friends. All ages welcome. Donations welcome for needy families in our community. \nFor more information and group bookings phone 03 9560 3580.
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/christmas-morning-tea/
LOCATION:The Hub\, 10-12 Bogong Ave\, Glen Waverley\, Glen Waverley\, Victoria\, 3150\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured
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GEO:-37.8819979;145.1628591
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Hub 10-12 Bogong Ave Glen Waverley Glen Waverley Victoria 3150 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10-12 Bogong Ave\, Glen Waverley:geo:145.1628591,-37.8819979
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191215T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160924
CREATED:20191202T024342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T022340Z
UID:10000206-1576418400-1576425600@victas.uca.org.au
SUMMARY:Wesley Church reopening
DESCRIPTION:We warmly welcome you to join us at our Thanksgiving Service for the newly restored Wesley Church Melbourne. Presiding the service will be Rev Alistair Macrae and Moderator Rev Denise Liersch will deliver the message. Music Director Geoffrey Urquhart and the choir will fill the church again with music from the pipe organ and songs of praise. Light refreshments will be served afterwards.
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/wesley-church-reopening/
LOCATION:Wesley Church Melbourne\, 148 Lonsdale St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured
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GEO:-37.8102849;144.968247
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wesley Church Melbourne 148 Lonsdale St Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=148 Lonsdale St:geo:144.968247,-37.8102849
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200105T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160924
CREATED:20191202T032330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T022341Z
UID:10000207-1578214800-1578229200@victas.uca.org.au
SUMMARY:Mini Fete and Car Boot Sale
DESCRIPTION:Includes book stall\, cake stall\, Devonshire tea\, sausage sizzle\, Trash and Treasure.  Something for everyone! To book a stall contact Bev on 0408 502 707.
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/mini-fete-and-car-boot-sale/
LOCATION:Inverloch Uniting Church\, 5 Williams St\, Inverloch\, Victoria\, 3996\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured
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GEO:-38.6331505;145.7293964
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Inverloch Uniting Church 5 Williams St Inverloch Victoria 3996 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5 Williams St:geo:145.7293964,-38.6331505
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200119T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160924
CREATED:20191202T034437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T022343Z
UID:10000208-1579429800-1579446000@victas.uca.org.au
SUMMARY:150th Celebration Service
DESCRIPTION:Rosedale Uniting Church is celebrating 150 years of worship. All are invited to the worship service followed by lunch. RSVP for lunch by 22 December to Maxine Edwards maxiepearl@bigpond.com or  0409 992 374.
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/150th-celebration-service/
LOCATION:Rosedale Uniting Church\, 55/59 Albert St\, Rosedale\, Victoria\, 3847\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured
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GEO:-38.1521307;146.7819049
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rosedale Uniting Church 55/59 Albert St Rosedale Victoria 3847 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=55/59 Albert St:geo:146.7819049,-38.1521307
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200220T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160924
CREATED:20200211T221442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T022604Z
UID:10000215-1582207200-1582218000@victas.uca.org.au
SUMMARY:Theologising across cultures
DESCRIPTION:How does context and experience interact with how we understand God? Is there ‘timeless’ truth? How does culture shape and reflect belief? As Australian theologians\, how can we engage more deeply with Aboriginal wisdom? \n\n\n\n\nPresentation & Discussion with:\nSherry Balcombe\nOkola woman. Aboriginal Catholic Ministry\, Melbourne (director). \nAlison Overeem\nLeprena – Uniting Aboriginal Islander Christian Congress\, Tasmania (manager). \nRev Dr John Martis SJ\nPhilosophy\, Pilgrim Theological College. \nIncludes Welcome to Country (Wurundjeri Land Council)\, installation of the Message Stick and Orientation BBQ. \nRSVP by February 18: erlinda.loverseed@pilgrim.edu.au
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/theologising-across-cultures/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Pilgrim Theological College
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erlinda Loverseed":MAILTO:erlinda.loverseed@pilgrim.edu.au
GEO:-37.7922071;144.9619031
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent Parkville Victoria 3052 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=29 College Crescent:geo:144.9619031,-37.7922071
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200224T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160924
CREATED:20200130T012856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T022519Z
UID:10000211-1582569000-1582576200@victas.uca.org.au
SUMMARY:Education under Occupation - Brother Peter Bray
DESCRIPTION:Brother Peter Bray\, Vice-Chancellor at Bethlehem University in the Holy Land\, will be speaking at Wesley Church Melbourne on Monday 24 February. The theme is ‘Education under Occupation’. This is a public event and all are welcome. \nThis event will be presented by the Uniting Church in Australia\, Congregation of Mark the Evangelist\, North Melbourne and Wesley Church Melbourne in collaboration with the Palestine Israel Ecumenical Network.
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/education-under-occupation-brother-peter-bray/
LOCATION:Welsey Church Melbourne\, 148 Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,General
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GEO:-37.8102849;144.968247
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Welsey Church Melbourne 148 Lonsdale Street Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=148 Lonsdale Street:geo:144.968247,-37.8102849
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200225T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200225T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160925
CREATED:20200130T043557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T022552Z
UID:10000213-1582623000-1582633800@victas.uca.org.au
SUMMARY:The Living People of God: Local\, Global and Mission
DESCRIPTION:Come and learn a lot more about the world church – especially if your congregation/community is cross-cultural. How do the challenges and joys of local church life compare with those in Asia and Africa? \nThis unit is a great opportunity to explore the radically diverse ways the Body of Christ expresses herself. \nAs part of this unit\, we look at the character and history of minority ancient Christian communities\, the 20th century emergence of churches in the global south\, and the post-Christendom realities faced by churches in lands marked by “Western culture”. We also explore the roots of the church in the ministry of risen Jesus Christ and the sending of the Spirit. Attention will be given to the classical marks of the church as well as to the particular marks noted by the Reformers. \nConsider enrolling (as a full or audit) student with a colleague or two and then forming a Peer Learning Group to reflect on your learnings in the light of ministry practice. There are Continuing Education grants to assist with auditing costs and to support a Peer Learning Group. \nFor more Peer Learning Group information\, contact Fran Barber at RevFran.Barber@victas.uca.org.au \nTo enrol\, contact Erlinda Loverseed\, Registrar of Pilgrim Theological College on (03) 9340 8892 or at erlinda.loverseed@pilgrim.edu.au \nThis unit runs every Tuesday morning of Semester One. \nTo download the unit flyer\, click here.
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/the-living-people-of-god-local-global-and-mission/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erlinda Loverseed":MAILTO:erlinda.loverseed@pilgrim.edu.au
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent Parkville Victoria 3052 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=29 College Crescent:geo:144.9619031,-37.7922071
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200228T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200229T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160925
CREATED:20200219T054525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T022613Z
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SUMMARY:Generate 2020
DESCRIPTION:Generate 2020 \n– An Intergenerational Resource Writing Workshop \nThe Why \nWhilst many people are doing great intergenerational stuff in their local contexts\, there is a dearth of intentionally intergenerational resources being made available for wider distribution. Hence\, this initiative to bring together people interested in addressing this gaping need. \nThe Vision \nA group of creative people gathered in the same space to work on the intergenerational projects that they are interested in. A creative an environment that fosters collaboration\, facilitates helpful feedback and actually leads to intergenerational resources that can be disseminated widely. \nThe Practicalities \nThe Workshop will be taking place at the Centre for Theology and Ministry (29 College Cres\, Parkville) from 10am to 4pm each day (February 28\, 29). Lunches\, morning teas and afternoon teas will be provided\, hence a nominal cost of $40 for the two days (though\, obviously\, people will need to pay for/arrange their own accommodation and other meals). \nThe Hope \nThat the shape of the event will be being significantly determined by the actual participants. That rather than coming with an expectation of input\, participants will be focused on the potential for output. That this will be the first of a series of such events. \nFor more information or to register please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/generate-2020-tickets-93782707603
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/generate-2020/
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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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Crescent Parkville Victoria 3052 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=29 College Crescent:geo:144.9619031,-37.7922071
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200306T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200309T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160925
CREATED:20200219T050242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T022611Z
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SUMMARY:Family Camp 2020
DESCRIPTION:How do we touch\, smell\, see\, hear and taste God in our lives? How does sensing God with us\, affect and change our living? How do the Christian scriptures guide us to connect into God’s Presence? We will practice the contemplative and creative arts of sensing the Divine with other families over the long weekend (6-9) March. Everyone welcome. \nTo register\, please visit https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=562274&
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/family-camp-2020/
LOCATION:Adekate Lodge\, 60 Adekate Camp Road\, Dean\, Victoria\, 3352\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cath James":MAILTO:cathjames42@gmail.com
GEO:-37.4575163;143.9603521
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Adekate Lodge 60 Adekate Camp Road Dean Victoria 3352 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=60 Adekate Camp Road:geo:143.9603521,-37.4575163
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200314T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160925
CREATED:20200124T021811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T022513Z
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SUMMARY:New and Renewing Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Growing new Christian communities\, having a go and learning together. \nThis is for you if: \n\nYou want to celebrate new and renewed ways of being Christian community.\nYou seek to be inspired about possibilities in discipleship.\nYou desire to hear the lessons learned by some of the practitioners having a go in Vic/Tas.\nYou trust that reflection during the day will help reveal the next steps.\n\nFollow up Zoom meeting on Wednesday 22 April 7pm. \nTo register\, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/new-and-renewing-gathering-tickets-87072412931 \nFor more information\, contact Mat Harry on mat.harry@victas.uca.org.au \nTo view the event flyer\, click here
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/new-and-renewing-gathering/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,New and Renewing
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200402T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200402T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160925
CREATED:20200312T041515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T022650Z
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SUMMARY:**CANCELLED: Northey Lecture: “Prophet of God\, Son of God? Jesus in Islam and Christianity.”
DESCRIPTION:Both Christians and Muslims honour and revere Jesus\, but the two faiths differ on the status they give to him. For Christians Jesus is the Son of God. For Muslims he is a revered prophet. Nevertheless\, can Christians and Muslims still learn from each other about Jesus? This is a topic to be explored in the upcoming Northey Lecture jointly hosted by Pilgrim Theological College and Trinity College Theological School. The lecturer is Dr. Joshua Ralston\, a specialist in Christian-Muslim relations at the School of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh. \nThis event is free\, but for organisational purposes please RSVP here. \nFurther details: 9340 8800\, info@ctm.uca.edu.au or 03 9348 7527\, events@trinity.unimelb.edu.au. \nTo download the event flyer\, click here. \n**UPDATE: Due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions\, Dr. Ralston is now not coming to Australia. He has indicated that he hopes to reschedule his visit to Australia later in the year. If that occurs\, it is hoped that this lecture can also be rescheduled. If so\, details will be provided in due course.
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/northey-lecture-prophet-of-god-son-of-god-jesus-in-islam-and-christianity/
LOCATION:Craig Auditorium\, Trinity College\, 100 Royal Parade\, Parkville\, Victoria\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Pilgrim Theological College
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trinity College":MAILTO:events@trinity.unimelb.edu.au
GEO:-37.7982992;144.9609721
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Craig Auditorium Trinity College 100 Royal Parade Parkville Victoria Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=100 Royal Parade:geo:144.9609721,-37.7982992
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200504
DTSTAMP:20260423T160925
CREATED:20191202T040628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T022345Z
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SUMMARY:**POSTPONED: UCAF National Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join Uniting Church Adult Fellowship members for worship\, Bible study\, guest speakers\, electives and more. The UCA Assembly President will be guest speaker at the celebration dinner. \nCost: $750 by 1/2/20. For a registration form or more information contact Lencie Harding on 03 9571 8175 or lencie.harding@gmail.com. \n  \n**UPDATE: Due to the circumstances regarding Covid-19\, this event has been postponed. A new date will be announced once further information is received.
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/ucaf-national-celebration/
LOCATION:West Beach Parks Resort\, Military Rd\, West Beach\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5024\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured
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GEO:-34.9412402;138.5029822
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=West Beach Parks Resort Military Rd West Beach Adelaide South Australia 5024 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Military Rd\, West Beach:geo:138.5029822,-34.9412402
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200505T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160925
CREATED:20200203T035915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T022555Z
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry
DESCRIPTION:This is a three-day program designed to give you an introduction to the key concepts and practices of ministering with congregations going through transition. \nWhile this is a stand-alone program\, it is also the first phase of training that leads to being qualified as an Intentional Interim Minister. It will be 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. The FTM program will be lead by Rev Sharon Hollis (Culture of Safety Resource Minister) and Rev Fran Barber (Continuing Education Coordinator) at the Centre for Theology and Ministry\, Melbourne. \nPlease note that this course will be offered online only. \nFor more information\, contact Fran Barber at RevFran.Barber@victas.uca.org.au \nTo view the event flyer\, click here.
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/fundamentals-of-transitional-ministry/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fran Barber":MAILTO:fran.barber@victas.uca.org.au
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