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SUMMARY:Space for story: The Wounded Healer
DESCRIPTION:Do you need some story nurture?\nWould you like to dedicate some undistracted time to dwelling\, soaking and basking in story? \nWell-crafted words can speak to the soul and call forth new awareness. Join us on a Storytelling Retreat. \n\n2019 Storytelling Retreats across the year:\nFour Saturdays\n20 July\, 21 September\, 19 October\, 23 November. Enrol in the full series\, or any single day(s). \nTimes:\n9.30am-3.30pm \nThree beautiful venues:\nRiddells Creek\, Phillip Island\, Parkville. Led by teachers\, alumni and friends of Art of Story. \n\nFormat:\nStorytelling\, artmaking\, journaling\, walking\, stillness and silence. An undistracted space will be hosted and held for you. Feel welcomed\, relaxed\, nourished. \n\nHow the day unfolds:\nThe first hour will hold a morning telling led by skilled storytellers\, followed by the opportunity to bring the stories and your own experience into your inner conversation as you choose – go for a solo walk\, write and use art materials. For the final hour we re-gather and are free to share some of the gifts of the day should we choose. Delicious treats\, teas and coffee will be provided. Simple artmaking materials are included in the price. \nBYO packed lunch to eat in the venue or have as a solo picnic on\nyour walk. \n\nWhat to bring/wear:\n\nLoose\, comfortable clothing\nWalking shoes\nJournal and pens\nBYO packed lunch\n\n\nRegistration:\nEarly bird package discounts – pay before 21 Feb and receive a complimentary ticket to Pádraig Ó Tuama’s seminar “Theology as Story: Believing in the Truth of People” on 9 May. \nEarly Bird payments are non-refundable \n\nBook all four Space for Story Retreat days for $300 per person (fully waged)\nor $500 for two people – bring a buddy.\n\nIndividual days\nThese can be booked as follows: \n\n$85 per person per Saturday\, waged ($340 for all four)\n$65 part-waged\, (part time students and Seniors Card pay part-waged rate) ($260 for all four)\n$45 full-time students or pension concession card holders ($180 for all four)\n\nRegister online at: https://www.trybooking.com/BBRPR \n\nInformation:\nBYO packed lunch for the day retreats in Riddells Creek and Parkville. We will supply teas and coffee and generous snacks. You may like to find overnight accommodation to extend the spaciousness of these retreats. See suggestions on the registration website. \nLunch will be provided for Playfulness and Story in Cowes. We will head out for dinner after the workshop at your own cost. Staying at Phillip Island is recommended. You may organise your own accommodation or check the options listed on the registration website. \nHosted by:\nJulie Perrin\, Fiona Bottcher\, Katherine Jones\, Jess Holt\, Annette Buckley\, Christina Rowntree and Ian Turnnidge. \nNote these dates too:\nOn 9-10 May we will be hosting Irish poet and storyteller Pádraig Ó Tuama at the Centre for Theology and Ministry\, College Cres\, Parkville. \nSave these dates and go to: https://www.trybooking.com/BBOWW \nDownload the event flyer
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/space-for-story-the-wounded-healer/
LOCATION:Riddells Creek Uniting Church\, 3 Sutherlands Road\, Riddells Creek\, Victoria\, 3431\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Theology and the Arts
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SUMMARY:Storywork: A full day workshop for storytellers
DESCRIPTION:Everywhere we are surrounded by story. Someone will say “You’ll never guess what happened me on the tram today”\, or “I can’t believe my boss is such an idiot”. Behind every statement lies a story\, and behind every story lies another story. This session\, led by Pádraig Ó Tuama\, will use narrative technique to bring stories out in the gathered room\, and share narrative techniques for use in congregational and community groups. \nThe Gospels as Story: Wandering through the Narrative Pathways of the Gospels. \nIf you were to tell the gospel as story\, where would you start? Whose voice would you use? What techniques would you employ for drama\, tension\, pain and insight? Which characters would you present sympathetically? How would you distinguish your use of narration? What would you imagine about your audiences\, and what would you hope your work in telling would achieve? \nThe four gospels are\, ultimately\, works of literature. Each has a particular style and the gospel writers craft their characters (Jesus\, Pharisees\, anonymous people) with distinction. This session will explore some of the literary and artistic particularities of the sketches of Jesus — and others — in the four gospels. \nMorning and afternoon tea with healthy snacks will be provided. \nPlan to arrive at 9.30am to settle in\, have a cuppa and meet other participants. \nWhat to bring: \n\nJournal and pens\nPacked lunch or purchase nearby. Fridge and microwave available.\n\nPádraig Ó Tuama\nPádraig is a peacemaker\, poet/prophet and artist/theologian. He writes poems\, prose and prayers\, and has led writing workshops and art retreats. He has also been artist in residence at Synod meetings. \nPádraig leads the Corrymeela Community in Northern Ireland and is committed to the healing of social\, religious and political divisions that exist in Northern Ireland and throughout the world. \nDuring the day\, Pádraig Ó Tuama will engage you in practices of using story in congregations and community groups. \n“Pádraig Ó Tuama is an extraordinary person\, whose influence extends quietly and gracefully across the world. His poetry bears these same qualities and brings him close. It is a gift to us all.” – Krista Tippett (Creator and host of ‘On Being’) \nFor full bibliography here. \nREGISTRATION: \nStorywork special combined price: Seminar and Storywork\n$120 full price (waged)\n$90 (part-waged\, part-time students\, seniors card) $75 (full-time students\, pension card holders) \nSeminar only:\n$15 waged\n$10 concession (students\, pension card\, part-time workers) \nStorywork only:\n$110 waged\n$70 concession (students\, pension card\, part-time workers) \nEnquiries:\nChristina Rowntree\, Theology and the Arts Ministry\, P: 9340 8813\, E: chris.rowntree@victas.uca.org.au or contact Ann Byrne for help with registration at ann.byrne@victas.uca.org.au or 9340 8815 \nPlease register online. \nDownload event flyer \nSee the connected event: Seminar: Theology as Story: Believing in the Truth of People
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/storywork-a-full-day-workshop-for-storytellers/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Theology and the Arts
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SUMMARY:Seminar - Theology as Story: Believing in the Truth of People
DESCRIPTION:In realms of religion\, the word “belief” is often used. What do you believe? Do you agree with this belief? Or that belief? Do you think what\nyou believe is true? This seminar\, led by Pádraig Ó Tuama\, will move the focus of belief away from what we believe to who we believe. Focusing on a central question of “tell us a time when you were believed” we will uncover the power of belief when it’s enacted as a reciprocal and life-giving gesture\, especially when it is least expected. \nFor: Storytellers\, artists\, poets\, writers and those who lead congregations in ministry and mission. \nWine and nibbles will be available from 6.30pm. \nPádraig Ó Tuama\nPádraig is a peacemaker\, poet/prophet and artist/theologian. He writes poems\, prose and prayers\, and has led writing workshops and art retreats. He has also been artist in residence at Synod meetings. \nPádraig leads the Corrymeela Community in Northern Ireland and is committed to the healing of social\, religious and political divisions that exist in Northern Ireland and throughout the world. \n“Pádraig Ó Tuama is an extraordinary person\, whose influence extends quietly and gracefully across the world. His poetry bears these same qualities and brings him close. It is a gift to us all.” – Krista Tippett (Creator and host of ‘On Being’) \nFor full bibliography go to: https://bit.ly/2UVeEcT \nREGISTRATION:\nStorywork special combined price: Seminar and Storywork\n$120 full price (waged)\n$90 (part-waged\, part-time students\, seniors card) $75 (full-time students\, pension card holders) \nSeminar only:\n$15 waged\n$10 concession (students\, pension card\, part-time workers) \nStorywork only:\n$110 waged\n$70 concession (students\, pension card\, part-time workers) \nEnquiries:\nChristina Rowntree\, Theology and the Arts Ministry\, P: 9340 8813\, E: chris.rowntree@victas.uca.org.au or contact Ann Byrne for help with registration at ann.byrne@victas.uca.org.au or 9340 8815 \nPlease register online at https://www.trybooking.com/BBOWW \nDownload event flyer \n  \nSee the connected event: Storywork: A full day workshop for storytellers
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/seminar-theology-as-story-believing-in-the-truth-of-people/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Theology and the Arts
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry: The work of the leader
DESCRIPTION:This is a three-day program designed to give you an introduction to the key concepts and practices of ministering with congregations and agencies in times of transition. (Isn’t that all of them nowadays?). While 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. \nThe FTM will be lead by Rev Sharon Hollis (UCA Moderator) and Rev Fran Barber (Continuing Education Coordinator) at the Centre for Theology and Ministry\, Melbourne. \nRegister Online \nDownload flyer and postal registration form \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/fundamentals-of-transitional-ministry-the-work-of-the-people/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Featured,Leadership Development
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SUMMARY:Understanding and Responding to Conflict
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Facilitators: Terrence Corkin & Julia Kuhn Wallace\, authors of\n“The Church Guide for Making Decisions Together”\n\n		Aims\n	\n\nResource leaders to understand the different types of conflict\nProvide resources that assist a constructive response to conflict\nRaise awareness to cross cultural considerations when addressing conflict\nHelp leaders to understand their preferred response to conflict\nProvide a framework for conflict transformation\nOffer practical advice on a specific conflict situation that participants face\n\n\n		Outcomes for participants\n	\nBy the end of the workshop participants will … \n\nunderstand the different types of conflict and how to make a constructive response in different contexts\nhave increased awareness of cross cultural considerations when addressing conflict\nrecognise their preferred response to conflict and how it affects their ability to be effectively involved\nhave access to a framework for conflict transformation\nhave worked on a conflict\n\n\n		Method\n	\n\nPresentation of material on:\nthe drivers of conflic\nthe 7 stages of conflic\nhow to constructively respond in a variety of situations\nInteractive engagement on real life situations with a particular focus on how leaders can constructively engage with conflict\nThrough use of worksheets\, questions\, dialogue and workshopping a practical example of conflict\, empower leaders to confidently engage with conflict\n\nABOUT THE FACILITATORS\nJulia is a layperson in the United Methodist Church who has served on the staff of the (Global) General Board of Discipleship based in Nashville Tennessee. \nHer areas of expertise include: mediating disputes\, assessing Congregational vitality\, transforming conflict\, and leading strategic change and visioning. \nTerence was the UCA Assembly General Secretary for 15 years. Since then he has provided leadership\, support and teaching in consensus discernment and has led seminars and facilitated meetings around the world. \nTerence is a nationally accredited mediator and has worked in conflicted congregations seeking to\nresolve their conflict. \nFEEDBACK ON WORKSHOPS\nRev Sandy Boyce\, Pilgrim Uniting Church (Adelaide); and President of the DIAKONIA World Federation Terence is diligent in his preparation to tailor it for a particular context. The input is highly relevant\, and the approach he uses is engaging and creative. It provides ideas and tools that local church leaders can use straight away. \nRev Dr John Squires\, Director of Education and Formation Uniting Church\, Western Australia\nThe seminar was very helpful … and his interaction with participants was consistently positive. The\nseminar has helped a number of church leaders to be more deliberate in the way they lead church\nmeetings. \n			\n						Download Flyer: Understanding and Responding to Conflict
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/understanding-and-responding-to-conflict/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Leadership Development
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