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SUMMARY:2026 Contextual Learning Group to South Korea
DESCRIPTION:In 2016\, a group of six people from the VICTAS Synod visited Korean partner churches. After a decade I’m privileged and moved to organise another group of young people to South Korea. \n  \nThey’ll learn about Australian mission work and its missional ties between the two countries. \n  \nThis 7-day intensive group tour visits 3 Korean partner churches of UCA and various mission sites established by Australian missionaries since 1889. The group aims to strengthen historical and missional ties with Korean partner churches and mission organisations. \nThe group will learn and appreciate the UCA’s rich history\, leadership and involvement in ministry and mission works in overseas. The group will receive valuable insights\, particularly highlighting the significant contributions of Victorian missionaries during the early stages of Australian mission works in Korea. There will be a series of group and individual activities with local hosting churches and organisations\, debriefing and sharing sessions among participants and several group tours learning more about local culture and food. \nPlease submit your expression of interest by the end of 9 March 2026 \n  \n\nTitle: 2026 Contextual Learning Group to South Korea\nDuration: 13 April\, Monday evening ~ 20 April\, Monday afternoon\nVenue: various mission sites in Seoul\, Busan\, Masan and Chang Won in South Korea\nRequirements: Participants must have a valid passport\, be aware of their own medical and dietary needs and be able to walk approximately 6–8 km including subway staircases each day.\nWho can join: friends and colleagues in the VICTAS Synod\nWhat’s next: Once accepted\, you need to arrange your own round-trip ticket between Melbourne and Seoul\, South Korea. (after registration\, a copy of ‘2026 CLG guideline booklet’ will be emailed)\nContact: Rev David Dong Won Kim\, VICTAS Synod Multicultural Ministries Coordinator (0400 213 205 / david.Kim@victas.uca.org.au)\n\n  \n  \nTo register your expression of interest\, click here \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/2026-contextual-learning-group-to-south-korea/
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SUMMARY:VicTas Synod Intercultural Forum Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The VICTAS Synod Intercultural Forum invites you to attend the SIF annual general meeting. This is a great opportunity to support the multicultural ministries and intercultural leadership within the Synod.  You will find plenty of chances to make new friends in ministry\, catch up with colleagues and friends\, worship and praise together\, and engage in Talanoa with Synod leaders. Plus\, a new SIF leadership team will be elected. \nRev Salesi Faupula\, the VICTAS Synod Moderator\, has been asked to open the meeting with his message and prayer.  Rev Sylvia ‘Akau’ola-Tongotongo from Toorak Uniting Church will share her experiences and insights on multicultural ministries and intercultural leadership as she continues to her journey with the Uniting Church in Australia. \n  \nDate: 14 February 2026\, Saturday (10:00 am ~ 2:00 pm) \nVenue: Glen Waverley Uniting Church (10-12 Bogong Ave\, Glen Waverley VIC 3150) \nNote: \n\nThe church carpark spaces for disability carpark permit holders and guest speakers only.\n\n\nFellowship lunch will be provided\, please indicate your dietary requirement.\n\n  \nTo register\, click here \nPlease register by Saturday 7 February\, 2026
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/victas-synod-intercultural-forum-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Glen Waverley Uniting Church\, 10-12 Bogong Ave\, Glen Waverley\, Victoria\, 3150\, Australia
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SUMMARY:2025 Women's Intercultural Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2025 Women Intercultural Conference (WIC)\, a three-day gathering to empower\, equip\, and enrich Intercultural women in ministry and leadership. \nThis event will include: \n·         Inspiring keynote speakers \n·         Small-group discussions \n·         Interactive workshops \n·         Networking across communities and generations \n  \nTickets are only $60\, covering all three days at all three venues\, with catering included \n  \n2025 Event Schedule \nFriday 3 October | 5PM–10PM\nBox Hill Town Hall\n1022 Whitehorse Road\, Box Hill \nSaturday 4 October | 9AM–5PM\nCentre for Theology and Ministry\n29 College Crescent\, Parkville \nSunday 5 October | 1PM–5PM\nSt John’s Uniting Church\nCnr Mt Alexander Road & Buckley Street\, Essendon \nOur Speakers\nFeaturing leaders in theology\, ministry\, advocacy\, and community development\, including: \n  \nRev Charissa Suli\nPresident\, Uniting Church in Australia \n  \nAssoc Prof Monica Melanchthon\nAssociate Professor & Research Coordinator\, Pilgrim Theological College \n  \nVirginia Lavaki\nFaith leader and advocate for CALD communities in the Uniting Church \n  \nLuisa Tuilau\nLawyer and activist in decolonisation and nuclear disarmament \n  \nSylvia Coombe\nMulticultural Commissioner\, Victorian Multicultural Commission \n  \nAssoc Prof Hye Kyung Park\nDirector and Associate Professor\, Department of Theology\,\nChang Jung Christian University (Taiwan) \n  \nRev Salesi Faupula\nModerator\, Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania \nFor full event details and to read more about our speakers\, download the event flyer. \n  \nTo register\, click here \n  \nBe sure to follow us on Facebook at WIC 2025 for updates and announcements. \n  \nWIC is a safe space for all.
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/2025-womens-intercultural-conference/
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SUMMARY:40th Anniversary of We Are a Multicultural Church
DESCRIPTION:Being a Multicultural Church: 40 years on \nIn 1985 the Uniting Church declared itself a multicultural church\, embracing the growing cultural diversity of its membership. Today in the Uniting Church we worship in 30 languages other than English (not including Indigenous languages); we have more than 195 groups who worship in a language other than English; and we have 12 national conferences which support congregations and communities of the same culture. \nThe Uniting Church rejoices in its diversity of races\, cultures and languages as God’s gracious gift and seeks be a true multicultural church living its faith and life cross-culturally and inter-culturally. \nPlease join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of We Are a Multicultural Church! \n\nWhen: Tuesday 10th June\, 2025 \nWhere: Centre for Theology & Ministry; 29 College Crescent\, Parkville 3052 \n  \nTo register\, click here \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/40th-anniversary-of-we-are-a-multicultural-church/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
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