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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200224T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200224T203000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200225T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200225T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T181448
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200228T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200229T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T181448
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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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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200314T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T181448
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:20260423T181448
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200504
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200505T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T181448
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200506T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T181448
CREATED:20200130T035542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T022522Z
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SUMMARY:Secular and Sacred
DESCRIPTION:What do pubs\, rivers\, sports grounds\, art galleries and the design of domestic houses tell us about faith and life in Australia? \nThis unit takes iconic places and the stories embedded in them as the starting place for a discussion of the relationship between secular and sacred\, offering an overview of Australian history and its implications for the future in the life of communities of faith. \nSecular and Sacred will be a stimulating way to gain a deeper understanding of the wider context of ministry in 21st century Australia\, where ritual and reverence can be found in surprising places. You’ll be equipped to read your local spaces\, too. \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 both 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 will run on 6\, 13\, 20 May and 5\, 12\, 19 August from 6pm – 9pm. \nTo view the event flyer\, click here. \n**UPDATE: Due to Covid-19\, this course will only be run online.
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/secular-and-sacred/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200523T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200523T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T181448
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T022649Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED Neighbourhood Mission Expo
DESCRIPTION:The Presbytery of Port Phillip East is hosting a ‘Neighbourhood Mission Expo’ with Rev Dr Karina Kreminsky\, author of ‘Urban Spirituality’\, as a keynote speaker. \nIt will be a day of inspiration\, learning electives\, local mission stories and resource displays. \nElective session include: \n\nSpiritual lives of older adults\nIntergenerational youth ministry\nIntercultural communities\nSupporting mental health\nGrowing messy church\nChrist’s body with disabilities\nSocial media and mission\nFostering a faith sharing church\nPartnering with Uniting\nActivating people for justice\nMission with playgroups\nInnovative leadership for mission\nPublic places as sacred spaces\nInterfaith relationships\nChurches as learning hubs\nIntercultural youth ministry\nExperiencing ‘Godly Play’
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/neighbourhood-mission-expo/
LOCATION:Cornish College\, 65 River End Rd\, Bangholme\, Victoria\, 3175\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,General
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200616T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T181448
CREATED:20200501T053807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T030517Z
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SUMMARY:Intergenerate Australian Conference
DESCRIPTION:Intergenerate Australian Conference \nJune 16\, 17 \nCost: $50 \nThis two-day online event aims to help people understand the power of their family’s story for faith formation. Featuring 14 expert speakers from here and abroad\, topics will range from “the characteristics that make your church friendly to all ages” to “the benefits of growing faith at home” to “how intergenerational connections really benefit a faith community”. \nFor more information or to register\, visit https://www.intergenerate.com.au/events
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/intergenerate-australian-conference/
LOCATION:Melbourne\, Victoria\, Australia
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GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200715T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200722T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T181448
CREATED:20200525T041122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T030536Z
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SUMMARY:Children & Families Ministry: core issues in diverse contexts
DESCRIPTION: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 \nMinistry 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 \nMinistry 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  \nChildren & Families Ministry: core issues in diverse contexts \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  \nDates: 15-17 July\, 20-22 July 2020 \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 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/children-families-ministry-core-issues-in-diverse-contexts/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Theological College\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erlinda Loverseed":MAILTO:erlinda.loverseed@pilgrim.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200724T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T181448
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SUMMARY:**CANCELLED - Holy Habits - Cowes
DESCRIPTION:Holy Habits focusses on ten practices that we see in the passages and invites us to reflect on how they can be lived more fruitfully both within gathered Church communities and wherever we live our day by day lives. The ten practices are: biblical teaching\, fellowship\, breaking of bread\, prayer\, sharing of resources\, serving\, eating together\, gladness and generosity\, worship and the making of more disciples. \nWho is Andrew Roberts?\nAndrew Roberts is a husband\, father\, minister\, writer and speaker based in the West Midlands of England. He is the author of the book Holy Habits and editor of the Holy Habits resource booklets and daily bible reflections. His most recent publication is a collaboration with Lucy Moore entitled Holy Habits in Messy Church. Previously he was Director of Training for the UK Fresh Expressions agency. He loves all forms of sport especially cricket but promises not to go on about England’s triumph in the World Cup (well not too much). \n“Grounded in practice and real-life stories and surrounded by theory\, erudition and wide reading\, this is the best book I’ve read on discipleship. The examples come from all round the world\, from different sources\, from fresh expressions and traditional Christians\, from elderly people and young ones\, women as well as men. I love the way the habits are every day\, ordinary\, do-able ones: this feels very godly”\nLucy Moore\, the founder of Messy Church says this about the Holy Habits book. \nSession details:\nPhillip Island\nTaster session\nFriday 24th July 7-9pm\nSt John’s Uniting Church 86 Chapel Street Cowes\, Phillip Island\n$10 (incl refreshments) \nIndepth Session\nSaturday 25th July 10-4pm\nSt John’s Uniting Church 86 Chapel Street Cowes\, Phillip Island\n$20 (incl morning tea and lunch)\nTickets purchased for the in depth session also includes the taster session on Friday 24th July. \nTo purchase tickets\, please visit https://holyhabitscowes.eventbrite.com.au \n**UPDATE: Due to the increasing seriousness of Covid-19 and to keep in line with the government’s social distancing measures\, the decision has been made to cancel this event to ensure public safety.
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/holy-habits-cowes/
LOCATION:St John’s Uniting Church\, 86 Chapel Street\, Cowes\, Victoria\, 3922\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Dawe":MAILTO:clairedawe@hotmail.com
GEO:-38.4500718;145.2370409
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200728T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200729T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T181448
CREATED:20200303T034818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T022624Z
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SUMMARY:**CANCELLED - Holy Habits - Ballarat Central
DESCRIPTION:Holy Habits focusses on ten practices that we see in the passages and invites us to reflect on how they can be lived more fruitfully both within gathered Church communities and wherever we live our day by day lives. The ten practices are: biblical teaching\, fellowship\, breaking of bread\, prayer\, sharing of resources\, serving\, eating together\, gladness and generosity\, worship and the making of more disciples. \nWho is Andrew Roberts?\nAndrew Roberts is a husband\, father\, minister\, writer and speaker based in the West Midlands of England. He is the author of the book Holy Habits and editor of the Holy Habits resource booklets and daily bible reflections. His most recent publication is a collaboration with Lucy Moore entitled Holy Habits in Messy Church. Previously he was Director of Training for the UK Fresh Expressions agency. He loves all forms of sport especially cricket but promises not to go on about England’s triumph in the World Cup (well not too much). \n“Grounded in practice and real-life stories and surrounded by theory\, erudition and wide reading\, this is the best book I’ve read on discipleship. The examples come from all round the world\, from different sources\, from fresh expressions and traditional Christians\, from elderly people and young ones\, women as well as men. I love the way the habits are every day\, ordinary\, do-able ones: this feels very godly”\nLucy Moore\, the founder of Messy Church says this about the Holy Habits book. \nSession details\nBallarat\nTaster session\nTuesday 28th July 7.30-9.30pm\nBallarat Central Uniting Church 103 Lydiard Street South Ballarat\n$10 (incl refreshments) \nIndepth Session\nWednesday 29th July 9.30-3.30pm\nBallarat Central Uniting Church 103 Lydiard Street South Ballarat\n$20 (incl morning tea and lunch)\nTickets purchased for the in depth session also includes the taster session on Tuesday 28th July. \nTo purchase tickets\, please visit https://holyhabitsballarat.eventbrite.com.au \n**UPDATE: Due to the increasing seriousness of Covid-19 and to keep in line with the government’s social distancing measures\, the decision has been made to cancel this event to ensure public safety.
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/holy-habits-ballarat-central/
LOCATION:Ballarat Central Uniting Church\, 103 Lydiard Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Dawe":MAILTO:clairedawe@hotmail.com
GEO:-37.5594218;143.8579772
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200731T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200809T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T181448
CREATED:20200520T052105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T030528Z
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SUMMARY:Sex and the Bible
DESCRIPTION:What does the Bible say about sex and sexuality? This course will help you think through the complex issues that are involved in answering that simple question. \nWorking with different texts and approaches\, you will explore the diversity of perspectives on sex and sexuality in the biblical tradition\, and work out how the Bible can\, and cannot\, be used in contemporary debates about sex. \nIntensive: 31 July\, 1\, 7\, 8\, 9 August 2020
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/sex-and-the-bible/
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
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200731T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200801T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T181448
CREATED:20200302T232449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T022625Z
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SUMMARY:**CANCELLED: Holy Habits - Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:Holy Habits focusses on ten practices that we see in the passages and invites us to reflect on how they can be lived more fruitfully both within gathered Church communities and wherever we live our day by day lives. The ten practices are: biblical teaching\, fellowship\, breaking of bread\, prayer\, sharing of resources\, serving\, eating together\, gladness and generosity\, worship and the making of more disciples. \nWho is Andrew Roberts?\nAndrew Roberts is a husband\, father\, minister\, writer and speaker based in the West Midlands of England. He is the author of the book Holy Habits and editor of the Holy Habits resource booklets and daily bible reflections. His most recent publication is a collaboration with Lucy Moore entitled Holy Habits in Messy Church. Previously he was Director of Training for the UK Fresh Expressions agency. He loves all forms of sport especially cricket but promises not to go on about England’s triumph in the World Cup (well not too much). \n“Grounded in practice and real-life stories and surrounded by theory\, erudition and wide reading\, this is the best book I’ve read on discipleship. The examples come from all round the world\, from different sources\, from fresh expressions and traditional Christians\, from elderly people and young ones\, women as well as men. I love the way the habits are every day\, ordinary\, do-able ones: this feels very godly”\nLucy Moore\, the founder of Messy Church says this about the Holy Habits book. \nSession details\nParkville\nTaster session\nFriday 31st July 7-9pm\nCentre for Theology & Ministry\n29 College Cres\, Parkville\n$20 (incl refreshments) \nIndepth Session\nSaturday 1st August 10-4pm\nFriday 31st July 7-9pm\nCentre for Theology & Ministry\n29 College Cres\, Parkville\n$80 (incl morning tea and lunch)\nTickets purchased for this session also includes the taster session on Friday 31st July. \nFor tickets\, please visit https://holyhabitsmelbourne.eventbrite.com.au \n**UPDATE: Due to the increasing seriousness of Covid-19 and to keep in line with the government’s social distancing measures\, the decision has been made to cancel this event to ensure public safety.
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/holy-habits/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Dawe":MAILTO:clairedawe@hotmail.com
GEO:-37.7922071;144.9619031
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200815T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200815T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T181448
CREATED:20200605T031159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T030636Z
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SUMMARY:Mentor Training
DESCRIPTION:The workshop will be conducted online through Zoom and will adhere to up-to-date COVID-19 guidelines. \nParticipants can join individually but we encourage\, through liasing with your Presbytery\, the joining of small groups (hubs). \nParticipants can prepare for the workshop with optional retreat material suitable for individuals or groups\, focussing on the call to mentoring. \nTraining for: \n\nThose interested in being a mentor – Do you feel a calling to be a mentor? Come and explore and be trained in your gift.\nMinisters – Know what mentoring is so you can recognise the gift in others.\nCurrent Mentors – Come and refresh your skills\nMentors of – Candidates for Ministry\, Lay Preachers\, and Period of Discernment; Ministers from other denominations; Ministers exiting College; Ministers in a new Presbytery\n\nExplore: \n\na theology of mentoring\nthe qualities of a Christian mentor\nthe importance of prayers to the mentoring relationship\nmentoring in different situations and areas of the church\nthe hospitality of making room for the other’s story\nskills needed for good mentoring \nself-awareness and reflective praxis for mentors and mentees\nthe need for cultural awareness in mentoring\n\n\nCost – $25 for workshop access and materials \nSaturday 15 August – 10am to 3:30pm \nFor tickets\, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mentor-training-tickets-107174198914 \n\nOrganisers:  \nMel Perkins (mel.perkins@victas.uca.org.au) \nRev Fran Barber (RevFran.Barber@victas.uca.org.au)  \nDev Anandarajan (Devanandan.Anandarajan@victas.uca.org.au)
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/mentor-training/
LOCATION:Online\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mel Perkins":MAILTO:mel.perkins@victas.uca.org.au
GEO:-37.4713077;144.7851531
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200822T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200822T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T181448
CREATED:20200304T045708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T030755Z
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SUMMARY:Make It Messy!
DESCRIPTION:Sharing our hopes\, fears and ideas. \nJoin via Zoom with others from churches across the state for a time of practical tips\, stimulating discussion and mutual encouragement. \nIt’s FREE\, but registration is required! \nMake it Messy! will assist those already engaged in Messy Church\, churches contemplating beginning a Messy Church and people genuinely curious about the Messy Church phenomenon\, take the next step in their Messy Journey. \nDuring our time together there will be ample opportunity to share your hopes\, fears and ideas around Messy Church in our current\, ever-changing\, context. There will also be opportunity to engage with\, learn from and be encouraged by a range of experienced Messy Church leaders.  \nAcross the event you will experience a mix of… \n\nbreakout groups\nwhole group time \ntime for your questions\nextra input from our special guest – Lucy Moore! \n\nLucy Moore: \nLucy was in the team that started the first Messy Church. She works for BRF as the Messy Church team leader. She is responsible for developing the work of Messy Church nationally and internationally – writing\, speaking\, reflecting and developing Messy projects. She continues to help lead the local Messy Church in her own church and has written many of the Messy Church books. \n \nSee you at Make it Messy!  \n  \nFor tickets\, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/make-it-messy-tickets-94746119193 \n  \n \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/make-it-messy-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Barnett":MAILTO:chris.barnett@victas.uca.org.au
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200902T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200916T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T181448
CREATED:20200811T231849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T031312Z
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SUMMARY:Inclusive workshop - enabling cultural gifts
DESCRIPTION:This workshop organised in partnership with the Port Philip West Presbytery will explore where and how we can enable cultural gifts in our communities of faith to make worship meaningful and fuller \nDue to the Covid-19 pandemic the Church is exploring new ways of being God’s life-giving community. As enablers of mission and ministry\, lay leaders and ministers are discovering gifts in their community previously hidden\, and are developing new ways of worshipping\, witnessing and serving.  \nUnexpected\, difficult situations nudge us to seek resources beyond our normal boundaries; to learn from one another\, and from those who might have lived through something similar. They also can prod us to look for hidden and untapped gifts from within. \nThis workshop will explore where and how we can find those hidden treasures in our midst and outside to make worship joyful\, meaningful and fuller by engaging with the cultural opportunities and gifts in our congregations and communities. \nThe workshop will be offered over two days with 2 weeks apart; Wednesday 2nd September 2020 – 9.30am – 1pm and Wednesday 16th September 2020 – 10am -12.30pm. \nThe first day will be presentations\, discussions and explorations. Participants will be given tools to craft an intercultural worship for their congregation to offer in one or both of the following Sundays. \nThe second day participants will bring experience and feedback from the worship they have offered to share\, discuss and explore further resources. \nEach ministry leader is encouraged to bring one or more lay leaders from their congregation. \n **Due to the present pandemic\, the workshop will be offered via Zoom. The program and Zoom link will be sent to participants on registration. \nDates: 2nd September and 16th September 2020 \nTicket: $25 (both days) \n*Ticket cost includes workshop access for both days and materials \nTo register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/inclusive-workshop-enabling-cultural-gifts-tickets-115150391922 \nContacts:  \nDevanandan Anandarajan – 0414721015 (devanandan.anandarajan@victas.uca.org.au) \nLinley Liersch – 0408169882 (linley.liersch@ppw.victas.uca.org.au)
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/inclusive-workshop-enabling-cultural-gifts/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201007T124500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201107T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T181448
CREATED:20200915T222829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T031420Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Church Planting
DESCRIPTION:Digital Church Planting \nDo you want to learn more about creating online faith communities for transformative ministry in an Australian Context? The outbreak of Covid19 has opened an opportunity for an online community to develop  – maybe in your context or network. \nHere’s an opportunity to learn from and with practitioners about the opportunities and adventures of planting and developing a Digital Church community.  Choose from 5 x Wednesday afternoons\,  5x Wednesday evenings\, or a 4 day intensive … for a significantly reduced cost.  Click here for more information\, or contact Nigel.Hanscamp@victas.uca.org.au \nDates: Weekly – Wednesdays in October and 7 November … OR Intensive – 4-7 November \nRegistration: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/digital-church-planting-downunderparty-full-series-3-oz-cohorts-tickets-115873058437?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch&fbclid=IwAR3_J035QztKDw_oZgoWdt4_edxnfMhwfNfowfBmOvFlURSGPTOC92UQmlQ
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/digital-church-planting/2020-10-07/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nigel Hanscamp":MAILTO:nigel.hanscamp@victas.uca.org.au
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201010T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T181448
CREATED:20200304T004553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T031409Z
UID:10000221-1602342000-1602349200@victas.uca.org.au
SUMMARY:Stories of Childhood 2020
DESCRIPTION:Stories of Childhood 2020           NOW ON-LINE! \n  \nMore accessible than ever before\, the annual Stories of Childhood gathering for is taking place via Zoom on Saturday October 10 from 3pm to 5pm. Join with other passionate Playgroup/Pre-school ministry leaders and volunteers from across the country for a time of learning\, sharing and being encouraged. \n  \nFocusing on the needs of children and their families in the light of all things Covid-19\, Dr. Vivienne Mountain – author of Building Emotional Health and Wellbeing: a pastoral ministry handbook – will help us reflect on appropriate pastoral responses. \n  \nFocusing on Playgroup/Pre-school being a missional expression in the light of all things Covid-19\, Rev. Mat Harry – leader of the New Paradigm Project – will help us explore an appropriate model for missional engagement for 2020 and beyond. \n  \nPlenty of time in breakout groups will allow us to reflect on our own contexts\, draw on the experience of others and encourage one another. \nIt’s FREE\, but registration is required! \nTo register\, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/stories-of-childhood-2020-tickets-94738438219 \n\n\nDr Vivienne Mountain                                                          Rev. Mat Harry
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/stories-of-childhood-2020/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Barnett":MAILTO:chris.barnett@victas.uca.org.au
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201013T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201013T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T181448
CREATED:20200910T033124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T031413Z
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SUMMARY:Re-imagining Faith and Theology from a non Western Paradigm
DESCRIPTION:‘Imagination is a parent of change. The seminar will resource participants to re imagine Church and Theology from a non Western perspective.  \nDr. Randy Woodley\, PhD is an activist/scholar\, distinguished speaker\, teacher and wisdom keeper who addresses a variety of issues concerning American culture\, faith/spirituality\, justice\, race/diversity\, regenerative farming\, our relationship with the earth and Indigenous realities. His expertise has been sought in national venues such as Time Magazine\, The Huffington Post and Christianity Today. Dr. Woodley currently serves as Distinguished Professor of Faith and Culture and Director of Intercultural and Indigenous Studies at George Fox University/Portland Seminary. Dr. Woodley is a legal descendant of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians. He and his wife Edith\, (Eastern Shoshone tribal member) have been serving their Indigenous communities for over 30 years.  \nWoodley’s books include Decolonizing Evangelicalism: An 11:59pm Conversation (Wipf & Stock)\, The Harmony Tree: A Story of Healing and Community\, 2016 (Friesen Press)\, Shalom and the Community of Creation: An Indigenous Vision\, 2012 (Eerdmans) and Living in Color: Embracing God’s Passion for Ethnic Diversity\, 2004 (IVP). He has authored numerous book chapters and contributed essays and articles in compilations.  \nThe Seminar consists of an Address by Dr Randy Woodley followed by group discussion and a plenary where participants will engage directly with Dr Randy Woodley.’  \n \nTickets: $30 \nTo register\, please visit: https://re-imagining-faith-and-theology.eventbrite.com.au
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/re-imagining-faith-and-theology-from-a-non-western-paradigm/
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:20201014T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201014T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T181448
CREATED:20201007T230114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T031452Z
UID:10000228-1602669600-1602678600@victas.uca.org.au
SUMMARY:Synod Intercultural Forum - Synod of Vic Tas\, Uniting Church in Australia
DESCRIPTION:The 2020 General Meeting of the Synod Intercultural Forum will be held on October 14th from 10am to 12:30pm 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 \n  \n9:45am Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83667935737?pwd=RnpUc3ZHYkNDTnExYytVYktBREVOdz09 \nMeeting ID: 836 6793 5737            Passcode: 165037 \n  \n  \nAgenda \n  \nWelcome                                                                                                                                    – Joon Soo Park \n  \nWorship: Acknowledgement of Country                                                                                     – Sylvia ‘Akau’ola-Tongotongo \nDevotion                                                                                                                                    – Moderator Denise Liersch \n  \nReport \n\nSIF Steering Committee                                                                                         – Wendy Snook\nIntercultural Community Development Coordinator                                               – Swee-Ann Koh\nIntercultural Leadership Development Coordinator                                               – Dev Anandarajan\n\n  \nDiscussion \n\nSynod 2021                                                                                                            – Moderator Denise Liersch\nCollaboration between Intergenerational and Intercultural Ministry                       – Robin Yang / Chris Barnett\nTheological Education in languages other than English                                        – Sean Winter\nHow to cooperate with Presbyteries in Intercultural Ministry                                 – Craig Mitchell\nThe Here for Good Project                                                                                    – Duncan Macleod / Jenny Byrnes\n\n  \nClosing Prayer                                                                                                                         – Jenny Byrnes
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/synod-intercultural-forum-synod-of-vic-tas-uniting-church-in-australia/
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:20201014T124500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T181448
CREATED:20200915T222829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T031420Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Church Planting
DESCRIPTION:Digital Church Planting \nDo you want to learn more about creating online faith communities for transformative ministry in an Australian Context? The outbreak of Covid19 has opened an opportunity for an online community to develop  – maybe in your context or network. \nHere’s an opportunity to learn from and with practitioners about the opportunities and adventures of planting and developing a Digital Church community.  Choose from 5 x Wednesday afternoons\,  5x Wednesday evenings\, or a 4 day intensive … for a significantly reduced cost.  Click here for more information\, or contact Nigel.Hanscamp@victas.uca.org.au \nDates: Weekly – Wednesdays in October and 7 November … OR Intensive – 4-7 November \nRegistration: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/digital-church-planting-downunderparty-full-series-3-oz-cohorts-tickets-115873058437?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch&fbclid=IwAR3_J035QztKDw_oZgoWdt4_edxnfMhwfNfowfBmOvFlURSGPTOC92UQmlQ
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/digital-church-planting/2020-10-14/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nigel Hanscamp":MAILTO:nigel.hanscamp@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201021T124500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T181448
CREATED:20200915T222829Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Church Planting
DESCRIPTION:Digital Church Planting \nDo you want to learn more about creating online faith communities for transformative ministry in an Australian Context? The outbreak of Covid19 has opened an opportunity for an online community to develop  – maybe in your context or network. \nHere’s an opportunity to learn from and with practitioners about the opportunities and adventures of planting and developing a Digital Church community.  Choose from 5 x Wednesday afternoons\,  5x Wednesday evenings\, or a 4 day intensive … for a significantly reduced cost.  Click here for more information\, or contact Nigel.Hanscamp@victas.uca.org.au \nDates: Weekly – Wednesdays in October and 7 November … OR Intensive – 4-7 November \nRegistration: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/digital-church-planting-downunderparty-full-series-3-oz-cohorts-tickets-115873058437?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch&fbclid=IwAR3_J035QztKDw_oZgoWdt4_edxnfMhwfNfowfBmOvFlURSGPTOC92UQmlQ
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/digital-church-planting/2020-10-21/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nigel Hanscamp":MAILTO:nigel.hanscamp@victas.uca.org.au
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201028T124500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T181448
CREATED:20200915T222829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T031420Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Church Planting
DESCRIPTION:Digital Church Planting \nDo you want to learn more about creating online faith communities for transformative ministry in an Australian Context? The outbreak of Covid19 has opened an opportunity for an online community to develop  – maybe in your context or network. \nHere’s an opportunity to learn from and with practitioners about the opportunities and adventures of planting and developing a Digital Church community.  Choose from 5 x Wednesday afternoons\,  5x Wednesday evenings\, or a 4 day intensive … for a significantly reduced cost.  Click here for more information\, or contact Nigel.Hanscamp@victas.uca.org.au \nDates: Weekly – Wednesdays in October and 7 November … OR Intensive – 4-7 November \nRegistration: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/digital-church-planting-downunderparty-full-series-3-oz-cohorts-tickets-115873058437?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch&fbclid=IwAR3_J035QztKDw_oZgoWdt4_edxnfMhwfNfowfBmOvFlURSGPTOC92UQmlQ
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/digital-church-planting/2020-10-28/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nigel Hanscamp":MAILTO:nigel.hanscamp@victas.uca.org.au
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201104T124500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T181448
CREATED:20200915T222829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T031420Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Church Planting
DESCRIPTION:Digital Church Planting \nDo you want to learn more about creating online faith communities for transformative ministry in an Australian Context? The outbreak of Covid19 has opened an opportunity for an online community to develop  – maybe in your context or network. \nHere’s an opportunity to learn from and with practitioners about the opportunities and adventures of planting and developing a Digital Church community.  Choose from 5 x Wednesday afternoons\,  5x Wednesday evenings\, or a 4 day intensive … for a significantly reduced cost.  Click here for more information\, or contact Nigel.Hanscamp@victas.uca.org.au \nDates: Weekly – Wednesdays in October and 7 November … OR Intensive – 4-7 November \nRegistration: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/digital-church-planting-downunderparty-full-series-3-oz-cohorts-tickets-115873058437?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch&fbclid=IwAR3_J035QztKDw_oZgoWdt4_edxnfMhwfNfowfBmOvFlURSGPTOC92UQmlQ
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/digital-church-planting/2020-11-04/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nigel Hanscamp":MAILTO:nigel.hanscamp@victas.uca.org.au
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201113T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T181448
CREATED:20201006T230334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T031428Z
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SUMMARY:Encountering the Human and Divine
DESCRIPTION:ADVENT\, CHRISTMAS AND MARK’S GOSPEL WITH REV DR ROBYN WHITAKER AND REV PROFESSOR EMERITUS WILLIAM LOADER \nNovember 13th and 14th\, 10am – 3pm each day – ONLINE \nTHEMES \n\nIntroduction to Mark’s Gospel\nPower in Mark\nAdvent & Christmas Readings\nMark’s Approach to Scripture\n\nLots of opportunity for Q&A\, group discussion\, plenary\, individual reflection\, and of course\, input from Dr Robyn and Professor Bill! \nRegistrations close on 6 November. \nLinks to pre-recorded material provided for participants to view pre-workshop. \nConsider registering in small hubs in your local area so that during discussion time you can be ‘in situ’ with one another\, dependant on COVID restrictions. \nIndividuals can join breakout discussions in Zoom! \nCost: $40 \nTo register\, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/encountering-the-human-and-divine-tickets-123616100083 \nRegistrations close on Friday 6th November
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/encountering-the-human-and-divine/
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:20201125T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201202T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T181448
CREATED:20200525T040656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T030536Z
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SUMMARY:Nurture and Spiritual Guidance of Children
DESCRIPTION:Nurture and Spiritual Guidance of Children (NOW ONLINE)\n \nA Unit within the Graduate Certificate in Ministry with Children and their Families \nDates: 25-27 November\, 1-2 December 2020 \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\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  \nThe Graduate Certificate in Ministry with Children and their Families \nThe 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\nMinisters\, Pastors\, Chaplains\, Christian educators\nThose in paid Children & Families or Generational Ministry roles\nAnyone seriously engaged in missional\, pastoral or educational ministry involving children.\n\nThe Graduate Certificate in Children and Families Ministry is an opportunity to: \n\nEnhance your ministry skills\nIncrease your capacity for engaging ministry\nLearn 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\nChildren & Families Ministry: core issues in diverse contexts\nNurture and Spiritual Guidance of Children\n\n \n \nDownload the postcard here
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/nurture-and-spiritual-guidance-of-children/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Theological College\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erlinda Loverseed":MAILTO:erlinda.loverseed@pilgrim.edu.au
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