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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\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 1 July 2025
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/understanding-the-uca-7/
LOCATION:Online
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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/
LOCATION:Online\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mel Perkins":MAILTO:mel.perkins@victas.uca.org.au
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SUMMARY:**CANCELLED - Pastoral Partner Program - in person training
DESCRIPTION:Pastoral Partner Program \n  \nTraining coming in May 2025 \n  \nThe Uniting Church recognises the responsibility and freedom which belong to councils to acknowledge gifts among members for the fulfilment of particular functions. The Uniting Church sees in pastoral care exercised personally on behalf of the Church an expression of the fact that God always deals personally with people\, would have God’s loving care known among people\, and would have individual members take upon themselves the form of a servant. (The Basis of Union\, Para 16) \n  \nIn May 2025\, eLM are offering training in the fantastic Pastoral Partner Program with none other than the creator of the Program\, Sharonne Price! \n  \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) \n  \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) \n  \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) \n  \nWhen: \nFace-to-face across a weekend – Friday 16 May (4 to 9pm) to Saturday 17 May (9am to 5pm) \n  \nWhere: \nAt the Centre for Theology and Ministry (CTM)\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville. Parking will be available at the CTM on Saturday 17 May. \n  \nCost: \n$125 per participant. This includes the cost of training and all meals across the weekend. \n  \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-in-person-training/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
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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/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250526T210000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Theology in the UCA
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Theology in the UCA has been created around the Worship and Preaching Competencies for Biblical studies from the “Assembly Standards and Competencies for the Formation and Education for the Specified Ministry of Lay Preacher”. So\, those training for the ministry of Lay Preaching\, and those needing to undertake training for the Worship and Preaching Competencies for Pastors (as these are the same)\, can be assured they are receiving training to help them meet these competencies. \nHowever\, Exploring Theology in the UCA was also written and developed to encourage faith and discipleship formation. So\, it is also a great unit for: \n\nWorship leaders\npeople undertaking a Period of Discernment\nLay Preachers looking for some continuing education\npeople who would like to explore Theology as a way of deepening their faith and relationship with God and\nanyone just generally interested in knowing more about how we ‘do’ Theology in the UCA.\n\nExploring Theology in the UCA covers: \n\nWhat is Theology and how is it used by individuals and in the church\, particularly the Uniting Church in Australia\nThe meaning of revelation and the authority of Scripture\nThe Trinity\nThe Holy Spirit\nCreation and Eco-Theology\nGod’s Providence and Evil\nHumanity and Sin\nSalvation\nThe Church\nMission\nChristian Hope\n\nExploring Theology in the UCA is offered through access to online learning materials and a Zoom class. \nInternet not great at home? The unit is also designed so that the base material can be downloaded and saved to your computer. Others interested in learning in your Presbytery? Why don’t you learn together – and download your learning material to work on at home. \nThe textbook for Exploring Theology in the UCA (and Exploring Christology) is Faith Seeking Understanding: An Introduction to Christian Theology\, 4th Edition by Daniel Migliore (2023). Please make sure you purchase this book before starting the unit\, and leave time for it to arrive! Available in ebook\, Kindle\, or paperback. It is also available from Koorong in paperback. \nFor those who are very new to theological thinking\, the following two books would be extremely helpful to obtain and read before the unit\, if possible: \n\nThinking the Faith\, Living the Faith: An Introduction to Christian Theology by Christopher C Walker – available in paperback only\nA “Down and Dirty” Guide to Theology by Donald K McKim – available in Kindle or paperback\n\nBoth books are great ‘stepping stones’ or aids in helping you to get your thinking at a different level. Learning theology is like learning a new language\, particularly in the beginning. It can be helpful to ‘step up’ into your formal learning through other reading \n  \nTo register\, click here \nRegistrations close strictly on Friday 14 February 2025 \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/exploring-theology-in-the-uca/
LOCATION:Online\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250922T210000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Christology
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Christology \nAn introductory online unit for anyone who wants to know more about the study of Christ \nExploring Christology has been created around the Worship and Preaching Competencies for Biblical studies from the “Assembly Standards and Competencies for the Formation and Education for the Specified Ministry of Lay Preacher”. So\, those training for the ministry of Lay Preaching\, and those needing to undertake training for the Worship and Preaching Competencies for Pastors (as these are the same)\, can be assured they are receiving training to help them meet these competencies. \nHowever\, Exploring Christology was also written and developed to encourage faith and discipleship formation. So\, it is also a great unit for: \n\nWorship leaders\npeople undertaking a Period of Discernment\nLay Preachers looking for some continuing education\npeople who would like to explore Christology as a way of deepening their faith and relationship with God and\nanyone just generally interested in knowing more about the study of Christ.\n\nExploring Christology covers: \n\nChristological questions and historical development\nThe ministry and mission of Jesus\nImages of the Christ\nChrist and the church\nWhy did Jesus die?\nThe work of salvation and atonement\nThe resurrection and its meaning\nChristology in context\nChrist in the Uniting Church in Australia\nJesus Christ and Religious Pluralism\n\nExploring Christology is offered through access to online learning materials and a Zoom class. \nInternet not great at home? The unit is also designed so that the base material can be downloaded and saved to your computer. Others interested in learning in your Presbytery? Why don’t you learn together – and download your learning material to work on at home. \n  \n  \nTo register\, click here
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/exploring-christology/
LOCATION:Online\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mel Perkins":MAILTO:mel.perkins@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250610T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055007
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T234518Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Lay Preachers Code of Ethics
DESCRIPTION:Understanding the Lay Preacher Code of Ethics is designed to help those training for Lay Preaching better understand the “Lay Preacher Code of Ethics and Ministry Practice”. Being able to understand and work within this Code of Ethics is one of the Core Competencies expected of Lay Preachers by the UCA Assembly. \nThis unit will reflect on and discuss various elements of the “Code of Ethics and Ministry Practice for Lay Preachers”\, including: \n\nthe role of Lay Preaching in the UCA and the call to Lay Preaching\nuse of power\nresponsibility given by the UCA to Lay Preachers\nworking with others\nrespect for others\nexercising of ministry\nexercising of leadership\nprofessional conduct\ncompetence and continuing education\nself-care and supervision\nbreaches of the Code of Ethics\npastoral responsibilities\n\n  \nTo register\, click here
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/understanding-the-lay-preachers-code-of-ethics/
LOCATION:Online\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mel Perkins":MAILTO:mel.perkins@victas.uca.org.au
GEO:-37.4713077;144.7851531
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240813T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055007
CREATED:20240702T231103Z
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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\nThose undertaking Understanding the UCA for assessment purposes\, must attend the tutorial and submit the given assessment. \nThe four tutorials will be hosted on: \n\nAugust 13\nSeptember 3\nOctober 15\nNovember 19\n\n  \nTo register\, click here \nRegistrations close strictly on Monday 5 August 2024
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/understanding-the-uca-5/
LOCATION:Online\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mel Perkins":MAILTO:mel.perkins@victas.uca.org.au
GEO:-37.4713077;144.7851531
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240226T063000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055007
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T045615Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Old Testament
DESCRIPTION:An introductory online unit for anyone who wants to know more about the Old Testament. \nExploring the Old Testament was also written and developed to encourage faith and discipleship formation. \nExploring the Old Testament has been created around Worship and Preaching Competencies for Biblical studies from the ‘Assembly Standards and Competencies for the Formation and Education for the Specified Ministry of Lay Preacher‘ \nExploring the Old Testament covers: \n\nAn introduction to interpreting the Scripture\nAn introduction to the world of the Old Testament\nA brief introduction to all the Old Testament books\nAn introduction to the theological themes of the Old Testament\n\nThe 10 sessions will be hosted on: \n\nFebruary 26\nMarch 4\nMarch 11\nMarch 18\nMarch 25\nApril 8\nApril 15\nApril 22\nApril 29\nMay 6\n\nCost: $50 plus students are to purchase their textbook ‘Studying the Old Testament’ by Rhonda Burnette-Bletsch. These can be purchased through CTM Resourcing https://www.ctmresourcing.org.au/ \n  \nTo register\, click here
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/exploring-the-old-testament/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mel Perkins":MAILTO:mel.perkins@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240227T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240328T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055007
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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\nThose undertaking Understanding the UCA for assessment purposes\, must attend the tutorial and submit the given assessment. \nThe four tutorials will be hosted on: \n\nFebruary 27\nMarch 26\nApril 30\nMay 28\n\n  \nTo register\, click here
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/understanding-the-uca-4/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mel Perkins":MAILTO:mel.perkins@victas.uca.org.au
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230502T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055007
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SUMMARY:Worship and Preaching Online Training 2023 - WORSHIP
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 April \n  \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/worship-and-preaching-online-training-2023-worship/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mel Perkins":MAILTO:mel.perkins@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220521T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220521T160000
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SUMMARY:**POSTPONED: Ministering in disaster affected communities - FTF course
DESCRIPTION:This 2-part training offers good ideas (practical and achievable) for before\, during and after disasters. This is suitable for anyone – lay and ordained – who is part of a church community or faith community\, and also for those in Synod and Presbytery roles. \n  \nThe course will be delivered both online and in person \n  \nZoom training (2 nights): Part 1 – Before and during a disaster – Monday 21st March; Part 2 – The long road to recovery – Monday 28th March \n  \nFace-to-face training (all in one day): Part 1 – Before and during a disaster; Part 2 – The long road to recovery – Saturday 21st May \nThis page is for the online version only. To register to attend in person\, please visit: \nhttps://victas.uca.org.au/event/ministering-in-disaster-affected-communities-online-course/ \n  \nTo register\, click here \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/ministering-in-disaster-affected-communities-ftf-course/
LOCATION:Centre for Theology & Ministry\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Ministering in disaster-affected communities
DESCRIPTION:Good advice for congregations and faith communities. \nIn past years\, we have been through some tough disasters together. \nDo you and your Congregation/Faith Community feel equipped to help your community when they are in need from disasters? Come to the training on Thursday night\, 9 September\, 7-9pm (Zoom)\, and learn some good advice on ministering in disaster-affected communities – before a disaster occurs\, when a disaster occurs\, and long-term recovery. \nGuest presenter is Rev Dr Stephen Robinson\, the National Disaster Recovery Officer for the UCA Assembly. \n  \nTo register\, click here \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/ministering-in-disaster-affected-communities/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mel Perkins":MAILTO:mel.perkins@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210612T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210612T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055007
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SUMMARY:Discernment Workshop
DESCRIPTION:**UPDATE: Due to the current uncertainty surrounding Melbourne’s current lockdown\, the decision has been made to only offer this workshop online. \n  \nHow are your gifts being used in God’s mission to transform the world? What on Earth does God want you to do with your life? How would you even know? And what has the Uniting Church got to do with any of that? \n  \nJoin Rev Dr Sean Winter (Head of Pilgrim Theological College) and Mel Perkins (eLM Lay Leadership Development Coordinator). \n  \nSurvey the broad terrain of discipleship and ministry in the Uniting Church. Unwrap the gifts and ministries of the whole people of God. Unearth discernment\, vocation\, formation and map the questions that arise. \n  \nTo register\, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/discernment-workshop-tickets-148270124935 \n  \nT0 download the flyer\, please click here \n 
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/discernment-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mel Perkins":MAILTO:mel.perkins@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201113T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201114T150000
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SUMMARY:Encountering the Human and Divine
DESCRIPTION:ADVENT\, CHRISTMAS AND MARK’S GOSPEL WITH REV DR ROBYN WHITAKER AND REV PROFESSOR EMERITUS WILLIAM LOADER \nNovember 13th and 14th\, 10am – 3pm each day – ONLINE \nTHEMES \n\nIntroduction to Mark’s Gospel\nPower in Mark\nAdvent & Christmas Readings\nMark’s Approach to Scripture\n\nLots of opportunity for Q&A\, group discussion\, plenary\, individual reflection\, and of course\, input from Dr Robyn and Professor Bill! \nRegistrations close on 6 November. \nLinks to pre-recorded material provided for participants to view pre-workshop. \nConsider registering in small hubs in your local area so that during discussion time you can be ‘in situ’ with one another\, dependant on COVID restrictions. \nIndividuals can join breakout discussions in Zoom! \nCost: $40 \nTo register\, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/encountering-the-human-and-divine-tickets-123616100083 \nRegistrations close on Friday 6th November
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/encountering-the-human-and-divine/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mel Perkins":MAILTO:mel.perkins@victas.uca.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200815T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200815T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055007
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SUMMARY:Mentor Training
DESCRIPTION:The workshop will be conducted online through Zoom and will adhere to up-to-date COVID-19 guidelines. \nParticipants can join individually but we encourage\, through liasing with your Presbytery\, the joining of small groups (hubs). \nParticipants can prepare for the workshop with optional retreat material suitable for individuals or groups\, focussing on the call to mentoring. \nTraining for: \n\nThose interested in being a mentor – Do you feel a calling to be a mentor? Come and explore and be trained in your gift.\nMinisters – Know what mentoring is so you can recognise the gift in others.\nCurrent Mentors – Come and refresh your skills\nMentors of – Candidates for Ministry\, Lay Preachers\, and Period of Discernment; Ministers from other denominations; Ministers exiting College; Ministers in a new Presbytery\n\nExplore: \n\na theology of mentoring\nthe qualities of a Christian mentor\nthe importance of prayers to the mentoring relationship\nmentoring in different situations and areas of the church\nthe hospitality of making room for the other’s story\nskills needed for good mentoring \nself-awareness and reflective praxis for mentors and mentees\nthe need for cultural awareness in mentoring\n\n\nCost – $25 for workshop access and materials \nSaturday 15 August – 10am to 3:30pm \nFor tickets\, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mentor-training-tickets-107174198914 \n\nOrganisers:  \nMel Perkins (mel.perkins@victas.uca.org.au) \nRev Fran Barber (RevFran.Barber@victas.uca.org.au)  \nDev Anandarajan (Devanandan.Anandarajan@victas.uca.org.au)
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/mentor-training/
LOCATION:Online\, Australia
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