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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201013T090000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201014T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201014T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194700
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201014T124500
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201028T124500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201128T203000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201104T124500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201205T203000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201113T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194700
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201125T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201202T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194700
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210306T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210306T170000
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SUMMARY:Amplify (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Don’t just Save the Date! Rather\, highlight the date\, communicate the date and plan to participate! \n  \nPreviously known as Ignite and run in Queensland\, Amplify has for over a decade been Australia’s largest Children & Families ministry training event. In 2021\, though\, Amplify will be moving on-line – thus making accessibility for those of us in Victoria and Tasmania much easier – and including Youth and Serving Schools streams. More information on speakers\, electives and the overall process is coming soon. \n  \nIn the meantime\, please consider whether your church would be prepared to be a local Hub. The pricing structure has been set to encourage people to gather together (subject to Covid restrictions applicable at the time) to experience the content in their local context (eg. their church). With a price of $30 for an individual or $70 as an (unlimited) Local Hub registration\, this is a quite compelling opportunity. Contact chris.barnett@victas.uca.org.au to express your interest or find out more.
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/amplify-online/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Barnett":MAILTO:chris.barnett@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210313T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194700
CREATED:20201217T223858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T032405Z
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SUMMARY:Amplify (Tasmania - Northern)
DESCRIPTION:Don’t just Save the Date! Rather\, highlight the date\, communicate the date and plan to participate! \n  \nPreviously known as Ignite and run in Queensland\, Amplify has for over a decade been Australia’s largest Children & Families ministry training event. In 2021\, though\, Amplify will be delivered on-line into Regional Hubs – thus making accessibility for those of us in Tasmania much easier – and include Youth and Serving Schools streams. More information on speakers\, electives and the overall process is coming soon. \n  \nFor more information about the Northern Hub\, please contact anthea.maynard@victas.uca.org.au.
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/amplify-tasmania-northern/
LOCATION:Northern – Tasmania\, Tasmania\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210320T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194700
CREATED:20201217T224144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T032405Z
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SUMMARY:Amplify (Tasmania - Southern)
DESCRIPTION:Don’t just Save the Date! Rather\, highlight the date\, communicate the date and plan to participate! \n  \nPreviously known as Ignite and run in Queensland\, Amplify has for over a decade been Australia’s largest Children & Families ministry training event. In 2021\, though\, Amplify will be delivered on-line into regional Hubs – thus making accessibility for those of us in Tasmania much easier – and include Youth and Serving Schools streams. More information on speakers\, electives and the overall process is coming soon. \n  \nFor more information about the Southern Hub\, please contact anthea.maynard@victas.uca.org.au.
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/amplify-tasmania-southern/
LOCATION:Southern – Tasmania\, Southern\, Tasmania\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210422T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194700
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SUMMARY:Messy Discipleship - Online Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Messy Discipleship: Messy Church perspectives on growing faith is the next exciting Messy Church book due for release in 2021. Commencing at 1.30pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (check carefully for your particular time zone) on April 22\, this very special FREE Zoom launch event will include the opportunity to find out more about the book\, engage with a number of the number of the contributors and connect with others from around the Messy Church world. \n  \nContributors present on the day will include: \nChris Barnett (AUS)                     All-Age Discipleship \nSandy Brodine (AUS)                   Creativity & Discipleship \nJocelyn Czerwonka (NZ)              Hospitality & Discipleship \n  \nThe launch will also include information on a series of Book Groups being set-up for those interested in exploring the content further and implementing the ideas presented. \n  \nBook Contents: \n  \nIntroduction – Lucy Moore \n  \nPart 1: How Messy Churches are enabling discipleship – Claire Dalpra \nPart 2: Discipleship through the lens of the Messy Church values \n\nChrist-centred – Tom Donoghue\nAll-age – Chris Barnett\nCreativity – Sandy Brodine\nHospitality – Jocelyn Czerwonka\nCelebration – Martyn Payne\n\n  \nConclusion – Lucy Moore \n  \nTo register\, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/messy-discipleship-book-launch-tickets-146200797521 \nPlease register by Monday 19th April 2021 \n  \nTo download the flyer\, click here \n  \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/messy-discipleship-online-book-launch/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Barnett":MAILTO:chris.barnett@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210504T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194700
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry 2021
DESCRIPTION:This three-day program introduces the key concepts and practices of ministering with congregations and agencies in times of transition. \nWhile it is a stand-alone program\, it is also the first phase of training that leads to being qualified as an Intentional Interim Minister. Thus\, it is useful for anyone in lay or ordained ministry who is dealing with change\, transition and new opportunities\, and also for those exploring a call to Intentional Interim Ministry. The FTM 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 is currently being offered in person\, however it is subject to change as it will be dependant on Covid-19 restrictions. \n \n  \nTo download the flyer\, 0173 2021 Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry Flyer – Potrait \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/fundamentals-of-transitional-ministry-2021/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fran Barber":MAILTO:fran.barber@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210505T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210616T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194700
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SUMMARY:Worship and Preaching Online Workshop - WORSHIP
DESCRIPTION:Worship and Preaching training for Communities and Lay Leaders \n  \nThe world has and is changing and we are seeking new ways of leadership and being in church\, including worship and proclaiming God’s Word. \nJoin us for multiple options of engaging with 6 Worship Units and 6 Preaching Units. \nParticipants can choose their level of input and connection. Have a conversation with your faith community\, congregation or Presbytery about what would would be good for you and them. \nUnits are engaging and creative. Assessment is both theoretical and practical. \n  \nAccess 3 points of training: \n  \n\nOnline delivery across the Synod – 2 hours per week\nJoin others in Zoom delivery of Worship and Preaching workshops\, combining a tutorial based on the online units\, and input from a variety of church leaders.\n\n  \n\nAccess to online Worship and Preaching units\nAccess online units written around the Assembly W&P competencies for Lay Preachers and Ministry of Pastor.\n\n  \n\nLocal assessment\nFor those who opt for assessment\, this will occur within their Congregation/Faith Community/Hub or Presbytery.\n\n  \nWHEN: \n  \n**PLEASE ENSURE YOU TAKE NOTE OF TICKET END DATE FOR EACH SESSION** \n  \n5 May – Exploring Worship 1 – What is Worship? \n\nwith Mel Perkins & Dr Craig Mitchell\, Presbytery Minister – Church Development\, Port Phillip East Presbytery\n\n**Ticket sales for this sessions ends at 10am Monday 3rd May \n  \n12 May – Exploring Worship 2 – Worship as story or conversation/Exploring the Seasons (of the Church and the Earth) in Worship \n\nwith Mel Perkins & Rev Deacon Jeanne Beale\, Presbytery Minister\, Presbytery of Port Phillip West\n\n**Ticket sales for this sessions ends at 10am Monday 10th May \n  \n19 May – Understanding Worship – Theology of Worship/Multisensory & multiple intelligence approaches to Worship \n\nwith Mel Perkins & Rev Deacon Denise Savage\, Presbytery Minister – Leadership Formation\, Presbytery of Tasmania\n\n**Ticket sales for this sessions ends at 10am Monday 19th May \n  \n2 June – Preparing Worship 1 – Some of the nuts and bolts of Worship/ Inclusive Worship \n\nwith Mel Perkins & Rev Siotame Paletua\, Presbytery Minister Generalist\, Presbytery of Loddon Mallee\n\n**Ticket sales for this sessions ends at 10am Monday 31st May \n  \n9 June – Preparing and Leading Worship – Working with a theme/lectionary/curating resources \n\nwith Mel Perkins & Chris Barnett\, Intergenerational Ministry – Children and Families\, Equipping Leadership for Mission\n\n**Ticket sales for this sessions ends at 10am Monday 7th June \n  \n16 June – Leading Worship 2 – Communication in Worship/ Ethics in/of Worship (including self-awareness) \n\nwith Mel Perkins & Rev Robin Yang\, Intergenerational Ministry – Young Adults\, Equipping Leadership for Mission\n\n**Ticket sales for this sessions ends at 10am Monday 14th June \n  \nMel Perkins is the Lay Leadership Development Coordinator\, Equipping Leadership for Mission Unit\, for the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania \n  \nTo register\, click here \n  \nWorship and Preaching Online Training 2021 Flyer \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/worship-and-preaching-online-workshop-worship/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mel Perkins":MAILTO:mel.perkins@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210522T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210522T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194700
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SUMMARY:Stories of Childhood - Online
DESCRIPTION:A great opportunity for any church engaged in ministry with young families. For ministers\, pastors\, leaders and team members involved in activities with children aged 0-5 and their families. \nIn 2021 Stories of Childhood will feature… \n• Nurturing spirituality in 0-5s and their carers (Judyth Roberts)\n• Nurturing our leaders and ourselves (Kimberly Smith) \nOn-line again in 2021\, participants are encouraged to register as teams or churches\, gather Covid-appropriately in their own space and experience together the blessing of being part of Stories of Childhood. Registering as an individual\, though\, is of course possible! \n  \nRegistration by Monday May 17 appreciated via here \n  \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/stories-of-childhood/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Barnett":MAILTO:chris.barnett@victas.uca.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210528T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210530T233000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194700
CREATED:20210414T053733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T032533Z
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SUMMARY:OmegaCon - Online
DESCRIPTION:OMEGACON UPDATE \nIn light of the Victorian 7 day lockdown\, OmegaCon has pivoted and will now be running this weekend online. \nHere is everything you need to know… \n  \nDIGITAL PLATFORMS \nTo have the best OmegaCon online experience\, you will need: \nDiscord\nThis app is a voice\, video and messaging program that works on all devices and through your web browser. It will be our community platform where everyone can interact together. You will need to install it to your computer\, device and/or create an account. Click here to download Discord.\nOnce installed\, join OmegaCon’s server https://discord.gg/Y6xV7f8T \nTabletop Simulator\nThis program will be used primarily to play games online together and is available on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/286160/Tabletop_Simulator/) for $28.95.\nWhilst it is not essential\, it is highly recommended that you purchase this program.\nIf you have never used this program\, do not worry. We will offer a beginner’s tutorial to playing \n  \nTIMETABLE\nFeel free to join our discord between these times:\n• Friday 28 May evening from 7 pm until late.\n• Saturday 29 May morning from 10 am until late.\n• Sunday 30 May afternoon from 1 pm until late. \n  \nAnyone over 18 are welcome to OmegaCon!\nPlease invite your friends and family. We look forward to seeing you at OmegaCon Online. \n  \nFor further information or questions\, please email Robin.Yang@victas.uca.org.au \n  \n– OmegaCon Organizing Team
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/omegacon/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210601T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210603T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194700
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SUMMARY:Preachfest!
DESCRIPTION:Through the lens of COVID\, political changes\, environmental concerns\, culture changes\, local needs and the many other contextual realities of our time and place\, we are going to explore some important questions: \n\nWhat is the point of preaching?\nIs the art of preaching dead?\nCan preaching change anything?\n\nPreachfest! Australia is an inaugural event that has taken its cues from The Festival of Homiletics in the US and the Preaching Festival in the UK\, which are week-long conference designed to inspire discourse about preaching\, worship\, and society. \nPreachfest! will give you the opportunity to hear other gifted preachers and teachers\, to network and share resources. For preachers\, the opportunity to be encouraged and inspired is invaluable. This event will provide a great opportunity for you to refine your art of preaching\, fine-tune your ability to proclaim God’s Good News in your context\, and\, be inspired and challenged by the array of teachers\, leaders\, and preachers\, in person (Sydney and Canberra) and online and other interactive portals. \nThere will be a hub hosted by Fran Barber at the Centre for Theology and Ministry (Melbourne\, VIC). Please email fran.barber@victas.uca.org.au if you wish to attend. \n  \nFor further information\, please visit Preachfest! \n  \n \n  \nTo download the flyer please click here \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/preachfest/
LOCATION:Melbourne\, Victoria\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Fran Barber":MAILTO:fran.barber@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210604T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194700
CREATED:20210310T022029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T032417Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Forum
DESCRIPTION:John Swinton is Professor in Practical Theology and Pastoral Care and Chair in Divinity and Religious Studies at the University of Aberdeen. For more than a decade John worked as a registered mental health nurse. He also worked for a number of years as a hospital chaplain\, and as a community mental health Chaplain. In 2004\, he founded the University of Aberdeen’s Centre for Spirituality\, Health and Disability.  \nHe has published widely within the area of mental health\, dementia\, disability theology\, spirituality and healthcare\, qualitative research and pastoral care. In 2016 his book Dementia: Living in the memories of God won the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Ramsey Prize for excellence in theological writing. \nTo register\, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mental-health-forum-tickets-144297231905
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/mental-health-forum/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Nigel Hanscamp":MAILTO:nigel.hanscamp@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210609T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194700
CREATED:20210423T003407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T032552Z
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SUMMARY:Engage All Generations Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Launching Engage All Generations: a strategic toolkit for creating intergenerational faith communities by Cory Seibel – you’re invited! \n  \nEngage All Generations: a strategic toolkit for creating intergenerational faith communities is the latest exciting book from Cory Seibel. Commencing at 11am Australian Eastern Standard Time (check carefully for your particular time zone) on June 9\, this FREE Zoom launch event will include the opportunity to find out more about the book\, engage with a number of the number of the contributors and connect with others interested in intergenerational ministry. In addition to a presentation from Cory himself\, contributors on the day will include: \n  \n► Chris Barnett (AUS) \nTools for Developing Intergenerational Ministry \n► Jacolize Becker (NZ) \nIntergenerational Sports and Games \n► Tim Beilharz (AUS) \nIntergenerational Church and Socio-cultural Faith Development \n► Tammy Tolman (AUS) \nMoving All Ages Toward Life Together \nThe launch will also include information on a series of Book Groups being set-up for those interested in exploring the content further and implementing the ideas presented. \n  \nTo register\, click here \n  \n \n  \nTo download the flyer\,  click here
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/engage-all-generations-book-launch/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Barnett":MAILTO:chris.barnett@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210612T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210612T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194700
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SUMMARY:Discernment Workshop
DESCRIPTION:**UPDATE: Due to the current uncertainty surrounding Melbourne’s current lockdown\, the decision has been made to only offer this workshop online. \n  \nHow are your gifts being used in God’s mission to transform the world? What on Earth does God want you to do with your life? How would you even know? And what has the Uniting Church got to do with any of that? \n  \nJoin Rev Dr Sean Winter (Head of Pilgrim Theological College) and Mel Perkins (eLM Lay Leadership Development Coordinator). \n  \nSurvey the broad terrain of discipleship and ministry in the Uniting Church. Unwrap the gifts and ministries of the whole people of God. Unearth discernment\, vocation\, formation and map the questions that arise. \n  \nTo register\, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/discernment-workshop-tickets-148270124935 \n  \nT0 download the flyer\, please click here \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/discernment-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mel Perkins":MAILTO:mel.perkins@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210619T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210620T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194700
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SUMMARY:President's Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: \nIn light of the recent Victorian lockdown and uncertainty surrounding physical gatherings\, the Victorian President’s Roundtable will move online to Zoom. \nAt this stage\, the roundtable will be held twice with a cap of 12 young adults participants. The cap is necessary to facilitate a time of deep listening and sharing. More times may open depending upon interest. \nDATES: \nSaturday 19th June\, 2021 @ 7.30pm \nSunday 20th June\, 2021 @ 7.30pm \nZoom links will be sent out via email to all registered participants. \n  \n  \nA time of listening to UCA young adults with the Dr Deidre Palmer\, UCA President. \n  \nAn event for UCA Young Adults (18-25 years old) \nThe President of the Uniting Church Assembly\, Diedre Palmer\, invites you to a conversation. \nIn living out the gospel of Christ\, what are you passionate about?\nWhat brings you joy?\nWhat do you hope for?\nWhat are your concerns about the world and our society?\nAs the Church\, how do you think we could respond to these concerns and participate in the transforming mission of God in our world?\nWhat are your hopes for who we are and who we are becoming in the Uniting Church? \n  \nI would love to hear your insights on these and other questions. \n  \nCome join me for a free-ranging conversation and together let’s be part of the movement of God’s liberating Spirit in the World. \n  \n**This is a free event\, however registrations are required. \n  \nTo register\, please click here \n  \nFor further information\, please contact: \nRobin.Yang@victas.uca.org.au or NerylM@nat.uca.org.au \n  \n  \nTo download a copy of the flyer\, please click here
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/presidents-roundtable/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210707T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210714T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194700
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SUMMARY:Children & Families Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Children & Families Ministry: core issues in diverse contexts \nDates: 7-9 July\, 12-14 July 2021 \nEspecially suitable for church based\,  community based and para-church expressions of ministry \n▪ Explore theological and biblical resources for contextual children and families ministries \n▪ Develop skills for evaluating and designing practical processes for discipleship and evangelism \n▪ Grow in your capacity for safe practice\, mission and leadership with children and their families \n▪ Address the spirituality and sociology of the child in relation to family\, church\, faith and culture \n  \nGraduate Certificate in Children and Families Ministry \nThis unit can be taken as part of the Graduate Certificate in Children and Families Ministry. The Graduate Certificate in Ministry with Children and their Families is Australia’s only tertiary Award focused on ministry with children and their families. Offered through the University of Divinity\, it is suitable for: \n▪ Ministers\, Pastors\, Chaplains\, Christian educators \n▪ those in paid Children & Families or Generational Ministry roles \n▪ anyone seriously engaged in missional\, pastoral or educational ministry involving children. \n  \nThe Graduate Certificate in Children and Families Ministry is an opportunity to: \n▪ enhance your ministry skills \n▪ increase your capacity for engaging ministry \n▪ learn in a caring\, interactive and stimulating environment with others committed to intentional ministry with children and their families. \n  \nThe Graduate Certificate in Children and Families Ministry consists of three units\, two of which are compulsory and delivered in the form of Intensive units\, while the third unit is selected in consultation with the Coursework Co-ordinator. \nThe compulsory units are: \n▪ Children & Families Ministry: core issues in diverse contexts \n▪ Nurture and Spiritual Guidance of Children \n  \n  \nMore Information & Enrolment \nPILGRIM COLLEGE \n(03) 9340 8892 \nerlinda.loverseed@pilgrim.edu.au \nwww.pilgrim.edu.au \nSTIRLING COLLEGE \n(03) 9790 1000 \nregistrar@stirling.edu.au \nwww.stirling.edu.au \n \n \n  \n  \nTo download the flyer\, click here \n  \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/children-families-ministry/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erlinda Loverseed":MAILTO:erlinda.loverseed@pilgrim.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210806T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210806T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194700
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SUMMARY:**POSTPONED: The Northey Lectures - Liturgy and Lectionary: New Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:A day of Northey Lectures with two keynotes\, discussion and lunch \n  \n \nDr Tanya Riches  \nTanya Riches is Senior Lecturer and MTh program coordinator at Hillsong College in Sydney\, Australia. She is also a research fellow of the Edward Cadbury Centre for the Public Understanding of Religion at the University of Birmingham. She has a PhD from Fuller Theological Seminary and is author Worship and Social Engagement in Urban Aboriginal-led Australian Pentecostal Congregations: (Re)Imagining Worship in the Spirit (2019)\, co-produced with urban Aboriginal-led Pentecostal Christian congregations\, and explores the worship and social justice initiatives. She has also authored several other articles and is currently working on a volume on urban Christian worship in Sydney. \n  \nLiturgy on the Move: Pentecostal\, Aboriginal\, and Secular Collisions \nThis talk explores interactions between Australian Pentecostalisms in their Indigenous\, Classical\, Fundamentalist\, Neoliberal\, and Ex-vangelical forms\, with implications for Christian witness and how this informs public conversations about faith. \n  \n  \n \nDr Jione Havea \nJione Havea is co-parent for a 7yo\, migrant to the unceded Wurundjeri lands and waters\, native pastor (Methodist Church in Tonga)\, and research fellow with Trinity Methodist Theological College (Aotearoa New Zealand) and with Centre for Public and Contextual Theology (Charles Sturt University\, Australia). Jione authored Losing Ground: Reading Ruth in the Pacific (SCM\, 2021) and edited Theologies from the Pacific (Palgrave\, 2021) and MEDIAting Theology (EVA\, 2021). \n  \nWorship in Native Motions \nThe RCL is a useful tool and discipline\, but it is limited and problematic. Dr Havea explores the way the RCL is a ‘doctrine of occupation’ in the way it perpetuates the Christian occupation of lands\, of faiths\, of minds\, of spirits. How might a theology of worship from the perspectives of indigenous peoples reframe our colonial approach? \n  \nVenue: Centre for Theology and Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville \n  \nDate: 10.30am – 3pm on Friday 6th August 2021 \n  \n10.30am Welcome\, First keynote (Tanya Riches) and discussion \n12.30 – 1.30pm Lunch \n1.30 – 3pm Second Keynote (Jione Havea) and discussion \n  \nCost: The lectures are free. We can offer a hot lunch with tea/coffee stations\, and snacks for $25 (vegetarian or meat option and all meals are GF) \n  \nTo register\, please click here \n  \n \n  \nTo download the flyer\, click here  
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/the-northey-lectures-liturgy-and-lectionary-new-perspectives/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210807T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210807T160000
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SUMMARY:Make It Messy!
DESCRIPTION:Make it Messy! – Next Steps in Messy Discipleship \nAnother great FREE\, on-line opportunity to be encouraged and inspired on your Messy Church journey\, Make it Messy! – Next Steps in Messy Discipleship is a time to… \n• Share stories and ideas\n• Connect with other Messy Church leaders\n• Experience more of the enthusiasm\, passion and energy of Messy Church\n• Deepen understanding and practice around the Messy Church values of Creativity and Hospitality \nFacilitated by Messy Church leaders from Australia and New Zealand\, Make it Messy! – Next Steps in Messy Discipleship is for anyone who is interested in or engaged with Messy Church – with a particular focus on Messy Church leadership teams. \n  \nFeel free to register and participate as an individual or register as a team and gather together (Covid-appropriately) on the day. \n  \nTime: \n12.30pm-2pm WAST \n2pm-3.30pm ACST \n2.30pm-4.00pm AEST \n4.30pm-6pm NZST \n  \nRegistration: click here\, appreciated by Tuesday August 3. \n  \nMore Information: chris.barnett@victas.uca.org.au \n  \nTo download the flyer\,  click here
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/make-it-messy-3/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Barnett":MAILTO:chris.barnett@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210827T020000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210829T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194700
CREATED:20210715T231405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T032753Z
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SUMMARY:**POSTPONED - Gippsland Road Trip
DESCRIPTION:**Update: In light of the current Covid situation in Victoria\, the decision has been made to postpone this event until 2022. \n  \nGippsland Road Trip  \n  \nCelebrating Ministry with Children & Families and Youth & Young Adults \n  \nWarragul (Aug 27 7pm-9pm)       Traralgon (Aug 28 2pm-4pm)      Bairnsdale (Aug 29 2pm-4pm) \n  \nGippsland Presbytery is excited to be hosting these gatherings for anyone – including ministers\, pastors\, church council members\, ministry leaders and volunteers – interested in\, engaged with or responsible for ministry with children & families and/or youth & young adult ministry. \n  \nFeaturing input from the Synod Intergenerational Team (Robin Yang and Chris Barnett)\, these gatherings will be an opportunity to… \n\n• connect with other passionate leaders\n• share your hopes and challenges for the future\n• be resourced for children & families and youth & young adult ministries\n• celebrate what God is doing in the midst of our young people and their families\n\n  \nFor more information\, contact Rev Deacon Peter Batten mission.ucagipps@gmail.com or 0419 255 585 \n  \nTo register your attendance (as an individual or as a group)\, contact Deb via sec.ucagipps@gmail.com \n  \nRegistration appreciated by Friday August 20 \n  \nTo download the flyer\, click here \n \n  \n  \nTo download the graphics\, click here
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/gippsland-road-trip/
LOCATION:Melbourne\, Victoria\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Batten":MAILTO:mission.ucagipps@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210901T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194700
CREATED:20210405T234507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T032505Z
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SUMMARY:Worship and Preaching Online Workshop - PREACHING
DESCRIPTION:Worship and Preaching training for Communities and Lay Leaders \n  \nThe world has and is changing and we are seeking new ways of leadership and being in church\, including worship and proclaiming God’s Word. \nJoin us for multiple options of engaging with 6 Worship Units and 6 Preaching Units. \nParticipants can choose their level of input and connection. Have a conversation with your faith community\, congregation or Presbytery about what would would be good for you and them. \nUnits are engaging and creative. Assessment is both theoretical and practical. \n  \nAccess 3 points of training: \n  \n\nOnline delivery across the Synod – 2 hours per week\nJoin others in Zoom delivery of Worship and Preaching workshops\, combining a tutorial based on the online units\, and input from a variety of church leaders.\n\n  \n\nAccess to online Worship and Preaching units\nAccess online units written around the Assembly W&P competencies for Lay Preachers and Ministry of Pastor.\n\n  \n\nLocal assessment\nFor those who opt for assessment\, this will occur within their Congregation/Faith Community/Hub or Presbytery.\n\n  \nWHEN: \n  \n**PLEASE ENSURE YOU TAKE NOTE OF TICKET END DATE FOR EACH SESSION** \n  \n1 Sept – Exploring Preaching – What is Preaching? \n\nwith Mel Perkins & Rev Dev Anandarajan\, Intercultural Leadership Development\, eLM\n\n**Ticket sales for this sessions ends at 10am Monday 30th August \n  \n8 Sept – Understanding Preaching 1 – Interpreting Biblical texts/working with difficult texts \n\nwith Mel Perkins & Rev Dr Sean Winter\, Head of Pilgrim Theological College\n\n**Ticket sales for this sessions ends at 10am Monday 6th September \n  \n15 Sept – Understanding Preaching 2 – Responding to the Word (as Preacher and hearer) \n\nwith Mel Perkins & Rev Gordon Wild\, Chaplain at Bendigo Health\n\n**Ticket sales for this sessions ends at 10am Monday 13th September \n  \n6 Oct – Preparing to Preach – Putting bits together/The art of Preaching \n\nwith Mel Perkins & Rev Linley Liersch\, Mission Development Strategist\, Presbytery of Port Phillip West\n\n**Ticket sales for this sessions ends at 10am Monday 4th October \n  \n13 Oct – Preaching as Leadership 1 – The ethics in and of Preaching/ Getting your message across: Communication in Preaching \n\nwith Mel Perkins & Rohan Pryor\, Synod Liaison Minister (Tasmania)\n\n**Ticket sales for this sessions ends at 10am Monday 11th October \n  \n20 Oct – Preaching as Leadership 2 – The challenges and joys of preaching as yourself/Preaching with Creativity and Imagination \n\nwith Mel Perkins & Rev Deacon Peter Batten\, Mission and Education Resourcing Minister\, Presbytery of Gippsland\n\n**Ticket sales for this sessions ends at 10am Monday 18th October \n  \nMel Perkins is the Lay Leadership Development Coordinator\, Equipping Leadership for Mission Unit\, for the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania \n  \nTo register\, click here \n  \nWorship and Preaching Online Training 2021 Flyer  \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/worship-and-preaching-online-workshop-preaching/
LOCATION:Online\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mel Perkins":MAILTO:mel.perkins@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210909T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194700
CREATED:20210729T023835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T032805Z
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SUMMARY:Ministering in disaster-affected communities
DESCRIPTION:Good advice for congregations and faith communities. \nIn past years\, we have been through some tough disasters together. \nDo you and your Congregation/Faith Community feel equipped to help your community when they are in need from disasters? Come to the training on Thursday night\, 9 September\, 7-9pm (Zoom)\, and learn some good advice on ministering in disaster-affected communities – before a disaster occurs\, when a disaster occurs\, and long-term recovery. \nGuest presenter is Rev Dr Stephen Robinson\, the National Disaster Recovery Officer for the UCA Assembly. \n  \nTo register\, click here \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/ministering-in-disaster-affected-communities/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mel Perkins":MAILTO:mel.perkins@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211008T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211010T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194700
CREATED:20210817T045203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T033505Z
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SUMMARY:**POSTPONED: Western Victoria Presbytery Road Trip
DESCRIPTION:**IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to ongoing restrictions in Victoria\, this event will be postponed until some time in 2022. \n  \nCelebrating ministry with children\, youth and young adults. \n  \nWestern Victoria Presbytery is excited to host the Synod Intergenerational Ministry team on a road trip around the Presbytery. \n  \nEveryone involved or interested in ministry with children & families\, youth and young adults is invited to gather at three different places over the October 8-10 weekend.\nIt will be an opportunity to be together\, celebrate what God is doing in the midst of our young people\, share our hopes and challenges for the future\, and be resourced in children & families\, youth and young adult ministries. \n  \nHorsham Uniting Church\nCnr Pynsent and Urquhart Streets\, Horsham 3400\nFriday October 8th I 7pm-9pm \n  \nWarrnambool Uniting Church\n115 Koroit Street\, Warrnambool 3280\nSaturday October 9th I 2.30pm-4.30pm \n  \nBallarat Central Uniting Church\n103 Lyiard Street\, South Ballarat 3350\nSunday October 10th I 2.30pm-4.30pm \n  \nFor further information\, please contact Rev Trevor Bassett trevor.bassett@pwv.victas.uca.org.au or 0408 058 793. \n  \nTo register\, click here \n  \n \n  \nTo download the flyer\, click here
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/western-victoria-presbytery-road-trip/
LOCATION:Melbourne\, Victoria\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trevor Bassett":MAILTO:tkbassett@westnet.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211012T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211012T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194700
CREATED:20210830T045809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T033529Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the First Peoples of Gondwana
DESCRIPTION:‘Following Christ\, walking together as First and Second Peoples\, seeking community\, compassion and justice for all creation’ \n  \nWe invite you for a walk with Rev Dr Garry Deverell to listen and engage with his story and reflections as an indigenous person. \nGarry Deverell is a trawloolway man from northern lutrawita (Tasmania)\, an Anglican priest\, and the Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow in Indigenous theologies at the University of Divinity. Garry has ministered in parishes\, hospitals\, welfare organisations and academic institutions for 30 years. Many of those years were spent in the employ of the Uniting Church in Victoria and Tasmania. He is the author of two books\, The Bonds of Freedom (Paternoster 2008) and Gondwana Theology (Morning Star 2018)\, and is a regular contributor to radio programmes\, podcasts\, and conferences on Indigenous matters. \n  \nGarry will be speaking on \n  \n• Who are the First Nations/First Peoples of this country\, and what is our traditional spirituality or way of life?\n• What happened between First Peoples and (mainly European) colonists in the period 1788-1960? How were the churches involved?\n• What is the result of this history when it comes to First Nations health\, well-being and socio-economic status?\n• What do modern-day Indigenous people want?\n• Who are the ‘Second Peoples’ and how can they be good allies in the Indigenous struggle for something resembling justice? \n  \n**Please note that this seminar will be recorded. \n  \nTo register\, click here \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \nTo download the flyer\, click here \n  \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/meet-the-first-peoples-of-gondwana/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dev Anandarajan":MAILTO:Devanandan.Anandarajan@victas.uca.org.au
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