Presbytery in Council
2026-08-05 19:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | on Zoom
The next Presbytery in Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, 5 August at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Our time together will include reflection and worship, along with a presentation on Disability Inclusion, nominations for representatives to the 18th Assembly, a conversation about the Uniting Church’s 50th anniversary, and other business. The agenda and Zoom details will be shared in the coming weeks.

Discipleship Seminar
2026-08-07 17:00 - 19:30 | Port Phillip East Presbytery Office, 1 Allan Street, Noble Park, VIC, 3174, Australia
The Presbytery is hosting an evening conversation on discipleship, exploring models from around the world and how they might shape ministry and mission within our congregations. We’re delighted to welcome Rev Dr Julian Hamilton in person as he helps us open this discussion — not to offer neat answers, but to create space for thoughtful reflection and fresh ideas. Ministry Agents, Chairs, Secretaries, and anyone interested in discipleship are warmly invited to join us on Friday 7 August, with nibbles from 5:00pm and the conversation beginning at 5:30pm at the Presbytery Office, 1 Allan St, Noble Park.
Please register via Humanitix HERE by 6 August (EOB). For any inquiries, contact secretary@ucappep.org.

Mission Seminar: Continuing Conversation with Jools Hamilton
2026-09-04 17:00 - 19:30 | Port Phillip East Presbytery Office, 1 Allan Street, Noble Park, VIC, 3174, Australia
Port Phillip East Presbytery is delighted to welcome Rev Dr Julian (Jools) Hamilton back for a second seminar, following the strong engagement with our first conversation on models of discipleship. This next session turns our attention toward mission — exploring how discipleship and mission inform one another, and how these ideas might take shape across our congregations.
This evening is not about neat answers, but about opening space for thoughtful reflection, shared learning, and practical imagination for ministry and mission in your own context.
Who it’s for: Ministry Agents, Chairs, Secretaries, and anyone interested in exploring discipleship and mission in congregational life.
When: Friday, 4 September 2026 Nibbles from 5:00pm Discussion from 5:30pm, finishing between 7:00–7:30pm
Where: Presbytery Office – 1 Allan St, Noble Park
RSVP: Please register by Thursday 3 September (EOB) via the Humanitix link HERE.

Presbytery Ministry Retreat 2026 - Updated Date
2026-09-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Narre Warren North Uniting Church, 1 Main Street, Narre Warren North, VIC, 3804, Australia
Presbytery Ministry Retreat 2026
Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Narre Warren North Uniting Church
The Presbytery of Port Phillip East is thrilled to open registrations for the 2026 Presbytery Ministry Retreat — a dedicated day to slow down, think clearly, and reconnect with the heart of ministry.
Built around the movements of Restore, Relearn, and Re‑Engage, this retreat offers a beautifully held space where ministry leaders can breathe deeply, reflect meaningfully, and navigate the complexities of leadership with renewed imagination.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, 22 August 2026
Venue: Narre Warren North Uniting Church, 1 Main Street, Narre Warren North
Registration: $40 per head including catering via the Humanitix link below.
This retreat is open to all ministry agents, including ministers, pastors, lay preachers, and leaders involved in worship and sacraments.
Why Attend
This retreat moves beyond formulas, lectures, and performance. Instead, it offers reflective leadership formation shaped by deep listening, thoughtful facilitation, and shared wisdom.

Spacious Environments
A calm, safe setting to speak honestly, listen deeply, and think well together.
Fresh Perspectives
Creative, outside‑the‑box approaches to discipleship, leadership, and missional engagement.
Grounded Dialogue
Meaningful conversation that brings diverse experiences into shared reflection and learning.

Facilitator: Rev Dr Julian Hamilton
We are delighted to welcome Rev Dr Julian Hamilton as our retreat leader.
Based in Northern Ireland, Julian works internationally across faith, education, and community settings. His ministry is shaped by pastoral leadership, chaplaincy, and public engagement in complex environments. He brings a calm, attentive presence and a creative, playful approach to facilitation.
Julian’s background includes:

Pastoral Leadership: Former Superintendent Minister of the Larne Methodist Circuit
Chaplaincy: Methodist Chaplain at Trinity College Dublin
Interactive Facilitation: Trained Flow Game facilitator; influenced by the Art of Hosting movement
Creative Work: Published youth resources, contributor to interfaith dialogue, and releasing his first novel in 2026

🎟 Register Today
Spaces are limited for this intentional day of rest, reflection, and formation. Join peers from across the Presbytery, breathe deeply, and find restoration for the journey ahead.
REGISTER HERE via the HUMANITIX LINK
