Mel Perkins

Worship and Preaching training for Communities and Lay Leaders   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. Join us for multiple options of…

Worship and Preaching training for Communities and Lay Leaders   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. Join us for multiple options of…

**UPDATE: This event has been postponed. A new date will be set soon.   2021 Understanding the UCA – Zoom Who for: • those in Ministry of Pastor positions who have not undertaken training in the Core Competencies • those…

**This event has unfortunately been cancelled.   How 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…

**IMPORTANT: Unfortunately the decision has been made to postpone this event. A new date will be announced soon.   This 2-part training offers good ideas (practical and achievable) for before, during and after disasters. This is suitable for anyone –…

Preachers as Midwives of the Story   Story has its own way of bringing to life God’s work within community and ourselves. A story without words can speak deeper than a story with words. We don’t just observe or hear…

Preaching and Theology workshop – with Rev Dr Geoff Thompson & Rev Rachel Kronberger   In this workshop, Geoff and Rachel will explore the connections between Preaching and Theology.   When: 6 August Time: 1:30pm-4:30pm Where: Zoom (link will be sent on the…

How visual mediums inform and converse with written Scripture.   In this workshop, Sandy will invite participants to explore how visual mediums can be used in, and enhance, worship and preaching. Participants will have opportunities to work with images and…

Engaging in pastoral care can be a scary place – for both the one being cared for and the carer! Many carers experience fear in pastoral encounters, with some thinking they are the only ones who do so. Come along…

An eLM unit for wishing to understand more about the Uniting Church - and for those needing to meet the Core Competency “Work within the doctrine, ethos and polity of the Uniting Church” for Ministry of Pastor roles and Ministry…

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.   Join us for multiple options of engaging with 6 Worship Units and 6 Preaching Units.…

An online course for anyone who wants to know more about Worship in the UCA. Exploring Worship in the UCA has been created around the Worship Competencies from the “Assembly Standards and Competencies for the Formation and Education for the…