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SUMMARY:Connect to your creativity
DESCRIPTION:Art & Wellness Workshops at Kinross Arts Centre \n\nThursday\, June 8.   11am – 12:30 pm\nFriday\, August 11.  11am – 12:30 pm \nHosted by Elissa Parsons\, these workshops combine learning art techniques with art therapy exercises to create authentic art with the colours\, tools and style that reflect your journey. Connect with people and share the process of your work in a nurturing and encouraging environment. Beginner friendly program but also suitable for experienced artists. All materials provided. \n  \nElissa Parsons is a visual artist\, singer\, songwriter and educator with over 20 years’ experience working with beginner to professional creatives. \n​ \nCost: $60 p.p. \nRSVP essential: director@kinrossarts.org.au. Ph: (03) 9829 0340  www.kinrossarts.org.au    IG: @kinross_arts_centre    FB: Kinross Arts
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/connect-to-your-creativity/
LOCATION:Kinross Arts Centre\, 603 Toorak Road\, Toorak\, Victoria\, 3142\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Worship and Preaching Online Training 2023 - PREACHING
DESCRIPTION:The world has and is changing and we are seeking new ways of leadership and being in church\, including worship and proclaiming God’s Word. \n  \nJoin us for multiple options of engaging with 6 Worship Units and 6 Preaching Units. \n  \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. \n  \nUnits are engaging and creative. Assessment is both theoretical and practical. \n  \nAccess 3 points of training: \n\nOnline delivery across the Synod – 2 hours per week\n\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\nAccess to online Worship and Preaching units\n\nAccess online units written around the Assembly W&P competencies for Lay Preachers and Ministry of Pastor. \n\nLocal assessment\n\nFor those who opt for assessment\, this will occur within their Congregation/Faith Community/Hub or Presbytery. \n  \nTo register\, click here \nRegistrations close on Tuesday 25 July \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/worship-and-preaching-online-training-2023-preaching/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Transition to Chaplaincy
DESCRIPTION:Chaplaincy – A Very Different Ministry: Transition to Chaplaincy Course \n  \nEverything you wanted to know about chaplaincy but were afraid to ask! \n  \nThis short course is designed for those considering a shift from congregational ministry into chaplaincy\, and for those considering chaplaincy as a lay ministry. All are welcome. \n  \nChaplaincy is very different from congregational placements. In this course we propose to unpack myths and misunderstandings about what it involves\, and offer accurate information to help you discern whether it’s a ministry for you. This intensive won’t teach you how to be a chaplain but it will give you insight into the breadth and depth of this unique calling\, and the variety of contexts and placements where the ministry of chaplaincy happens. \n  \nThis course is for: \n\nCandidates\, lay people\, or those engaged in a period of discernment to consider Chaplaincy as a ministry\nMinisters to plan transitions and/or to consider whether they may be suited to Chaplaincy\nThose in Presbyteries who conduct vitality of call conversations\nMembers of Synod Placements and members of Joint Nominating Committees (JNCs) to evaluate or match people to placements\n\n  \nThis chaplaincy awareness/transition course will be run at The Centre for Theology and Ministry \n  \nDate: Wednesday August 9 and Thursday August 10\, 9.30am – 4pm \nCost: $60 (includes morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea each day) \n  \nCOURSE BREAKDOWN \nTransition to Chaplaincy Course \ntwo days of learning and reflecting including delicious lunch\, morning and afternoon tea! \nAims of the Course \n\nTo resource ordained ministers transitioning to chaplaincy and those incorporating chaplaincy into an existing ministry/congregation role\nTo enable an effective transition from other forms of ministry and minimise “transition shock”\nTo inform those who are discerning whether Chaplaincy might be a good fit for them\nTo encourage sustainability in Chaplaincy Ministry\n\n  \nDay One – 9 August 2023\, 9.30am-4.00pm \nWelcome and Introductions \nAims of the course \nWhat to expect in chaplaincy roles; what chaplaincy is\, what it isn’t \nLunch \nPrison Chaplaincy\nRev. Craig Madden\, UCA Senior Prison Chaplain\, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania \nPolice Chaplaincy alongside congregational ministry\nRev. Annette in’t Hout\, Senior Police Chaplain \nFraming Chaplaincy Theologically: Being a Uniting Church Chaplain \nClosing questions and reflections from Day 1 \n  \nDay Two – 10 August 2023\, 9.30am-4.00pm \nLeadership and Chaplaincy \nIssues of Accountability \nOngoing Education \nLunch \nHealthcare Chaplaincy and a discernment process\nRev. Isabel Greenall\, Spiritual Care Manager and UCA Chaplain at Barwon Health \nTransitioning from congregational ministry to school chaplaincy\nRev. Judith Watkins\, Chaplain at St Leonards College \nApplying for chaplaincy roles and placements \nSustainability in Chaplaincy \nClosing questions and reflections \n  \nTo register\, click here \nRegistrations close Wednesday 2 August. \n  \nFor Further Information please contact: \nChaplaincy Coordinator Lauren Mosso: lauren.mosso@victas.uca.org.au or \nContinuing Education Coordinator Fran Barber: fran.barber@victas.uca.org.au
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/transition-to-chaplaincy/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Virginia Lavaki Commissioning
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the service of worship and celebration to mark the commissioning of Virginia Lavaki\, Younger Generations Multicultural Ministries Coordinator as part of the eLM team \n  \nDate: Friday 11th August 2023 \nTime: 6:30pm (followed by refreshments) \nLocation: In person\, Yuma Auditorium at The Centre for Theology and Ministry (Parkville) and online via Zoom \nParking: Due to limited onsite parking\, participants are encouraged to use the paid street parking around the CTM. \n  \nTo register\, click here \n*In person registrations close strictly on Friday 4th August\, online registrations close Wednesday 9th August. Online attendees will receive Zoom details via email on the morning of the event.
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/virginia-lavaki-commissioning/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nigel Hanscamp":MAILTO:nigel.hanscamp@victas.uca.org.au
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