A day workshop about understanding and engaging the diverse spiritual needs of people shaped by culture. This is an opportunity to reflect on your ministry practice and its cultural relevance to your present context. The day includes presentations on cultural awareness and skills, biblical references, sharing of ministry experiences, panel discussion and group discussion. The […]
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 the Uniting Church got to do with any of that? Join Rev Dr Sean Winter (Head of Pilgrim Theological College) and Mel […]
2022 Justice and International Mission Convention Registrations are now open for the upcoming Justice and International Mission (JIM) Convention. We are witnessing a rapidly growing scientific understanding of the need to act urgently on environmental challenges we face. The Justice and International Mission Convention revisits where the Uniting Church can continue to make a difference […]
Explore how you can lead fun engaging worship within the beauty of God’s Creation With Tanya Walker (Leader of Sharing the Journey) and Rev Mat Harry (Co-Leader Selah Walk) you will learn:- A basic liturgical framework to springboard from 3 Distinct Approaches to Outdoor Worship How to plan for the Outdoors And be inspired to […]
Rev Dr Monica Melanchthon will be speaking on "Reading the Bible with Marginal Communities: Values and Implications for a multi cultural Church", in a Zoom forum on Tuesday October 11, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. All are welcome to attend. Cost is $10. The Synod Intercultural Forum is a forum for members of the Uniting […]
Duncan Macleod, Kelly Skilton and Lauren Mosso will be inducted/commissioned in their ministry with Synod of Victoria and Tasmania, Tuesday March 7, at Yuma Hall, Centre for Theology and Ministry. Exact time to be confirmed. Duncan begins as Executive Officer, eLM, on February 1, 2023. Kelly Skilton begins as Intergenerational Ministry: Digital and Innovation, eLM, […]
Six sessions learning about the nature of worship, planning and leading worship Offered by Synod eLM (equipping leadership for mission) including "live" online learning workshops on Zoom, online learning materials, and the option of assessment which is conducted by designated presbytery leaders. This training is designed for lay people, including those wishing to prepare for […]
Don't miss this opportunity to join with other Uniting Church Lay Preachers, Lay Leaders and Worship Leaders in exploring ways to enhance your work in the ministry of preaching. Conference costs $20 for in-person (refreshments and lunch provided at CTM), $10 for Zoom. Conference cost is subsidised by the Synod Lay Preachers' Association. Date: Saturday […]
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 Specified Ministry of Lay Preacher”. So, those training for the ministry of Lay Preaching, and those needing to undertake training for the Worship Competencies for Pastors (as these are the […]
