Lay Leadership Resources

Connecting through awareness about family violence

An introductory, faith deepening, and discipleship forming course in the Old Testament.

Exploring Christology online unit.

Exploring Theology from a UCA Perspective online Unit.

Resources to support good mental and emotional (and spiritual!) health during difficult times.

Study to become a Lay Preacher through your Presbytery or Pilgrim Theological College

An introductory, faith deepening, and discipleship forming course in the New Testament.

A course on learning how to preach and the place of preaching in Worship.

A course for anyone who wants to know more about Worship in the UCA.

Online education and resources for lay people, accessed locally through your Presbytery.

A liturgy for including people with disabilities - great for Advent (3 December, International Day of People with Disability) and all year round.

Connecting with God, yourself and others at the Swell Centre

Learning more about Mental Health - a resource for Congregations

What do I need to study to become a Lay Preacher?

"every member ... has gifts for service, ... all ministries have a part in the ministry of Christ"

The Period of Discernment is about taking intentional time and space to explore God's call in your life.

Resources for participants, mentors, Presbyteries/congregations/faith communities around the Period of Discernment. 

Looking for someone in your Presbytery to talk with about the Period of Discernment? The information is here!

The set of ‘Do-It-Yourself’ (DIY) modules introduce and explore a range of important topics within the Uniting Church, and provide the resources to facilitate an educational session on each topic.

'Do-It-Yourself' DIY Modules on Pastoral care for older people, and people with Dementia; being a Dementia friendly congregation.

'Do-It-Yourself' DIY modules which explore topics important for those who lead, or wish to lead, in congregations or faith communities.

"Do-It-Yourself' DIY modules which explore some basic leadership skills needed in a healthy church.

'Do-It-Yourself' DIY modules which explore basic Biblical and theological topics. 

'Do-It-Yourself' DIY modules which explore what it means to respond to God's call to ministry in different contexts.

'Do-It-Yourself' DIY modules which explore what it means to be the church today.

The UCA Assembly has produced a video series called "We are the UCA". These short videos are great for group discussions.

The Otira Theological Book Club, situated at the Centre for Theology & Ministry, has available for loan a wide range of books that have been chosen to create fascinating discussions, offer another perspective, enable an opportunity for adult Christian education, and provide a good reason to get together and share in community.