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SUMMARY:Understanding the UCA
DESCRIPTION:Understanding the UCA has been created around the Core Competency “Work within the doctrine\, ethos and polity of the Uniting Church” from the ‘Assembly Standards and Competencies for the Formation and Education for the Specified Ministry of Lay Preacher’ and UCA Assembly’s Standards for the Ministry if Pastor: Core Competencies’. \nUnderstanding the UCA covers: \n\nHistory of the formation of UCA\nTheological foundations of the Basis of Union\nThe place and role of key aspects of the Church’s life and witness\nUnderstanding the Councils and Ministries of the UCA\nUnderstanding the UCA’s commitment to First Nations People and Intercultural Ministry\nAct2\n\nParticipants are given 4 months to work through the material. They do this mostly themselves. During that time\, there are 4 tutorials held on Zoom (7-9pm). Those who are undertaking the unit for assessment are expected to attend the tutorials. Those who aren’t undertaking assessment are very welcome to attend the tutorials. Dates for the tutorials are as follows for Sem 1: \n\n25 February – Tutorial 1 – introductions\, expectations\, how to access the online unit\, what the assessment is\n18 March – Tutorial 2 – discussion on Topics 1 and 2 (History and theological foundations of the UCA)\n29 April – Tutorial 3 – discussion on Topics 3 and 4 (Life and ministry of the UCA)\n27 May – Tutorial 4 – discussion on Topics 5 and 6 (the UCA’s commitment to Intercultural Ministry and First Peoples)\n\n  \nThose undertaking Understanding the UCA for assessment purposes\, must attend the tutorial and submit the given assessment. \nTo register\, click here \nRegistrations close strictly on Friday 14 February 2025
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/understanding-the-uca-6/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mel Perkins":MAILTO:mel.perkins@victas.uca.org.au
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SUMMARY:Pastoral Partner Program - Online Training
DESCRIPTION:In May 2025\, eLM are offering training in the fantastic Pastoral Partner Program with none other than the creator of the Program\, Sharonne Price! \nThis is wonderful training for Congregations and Faith Communities. And is also great training for those Lay Preachers who find themselves in pastoral situations. (Mel Perkins\, Synod Lay Leadership Development Coordinator) \nPeople right across the age range need to be cared for pastorally within congregations and faith communities such as Messy Church. Pastoral Partners provides the training so that members of these communities can feel more confident as they care for one another in all the complexities of life. (Rev Sandy Brodine\, Synod Younger Generations – Education & Strategy Coordinator) \nIn many multicultural congregations\, so called ‘CALD’ congregations\, lay members often play a central role in providing pastoral care because they deeply understand the cultural and linguistic practices of their communities. Equipping them with additional training and resources can be transformative\, enabling them to offer care that is not only spiritually nourishing but also culturally sensitive and effective. (Rev David Kim\, Synod Multicultural Ministries Coordinator) \nWhen: \nTuesday nights\, 6\, 13\, 20\, 27 May\, 3 June – 7-9pm \nCost: \n$50 per participant. \nWhile Sharonne will be providing the PPTs from the training\, participants may also like to purchase the Pastoral Partner Program Participant Guide from Wayzgoose –  https://www.wayzgoose.au/product/pastoral-partner-participants-guide/47?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=true \n  \nTo register\, click here
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/pastoral-partner-program-online-training/
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