Events
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Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry
“Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry” is a 3-day program designed to give participants an introduction to the key concepts and practices of ministering with congregations and agencies in times of transition. While it is a stand-alone program, it is also the first phase of training that leads to being qualified as an Intentional Interim Minister. Thus,…
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Pastoral Partner Program – Online Training
In May 2025, eLM are offering training in the fantastic Pastoral Partner Program with none other than the creator of the Program, Sharonne Price! This 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) People…
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**CANCELLED – Pastoral Partner Program – in person training
Pastoral Partner Program Training coming in May 2025 The 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…
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Power and Relationships
Power and Relationships: Joining together for a just world This event aims to empower students’ voice and equip them with the skills to navigate the social and political power structure and to drive genuine change in their local communities. More details to come prior to the event! **This event is specifically for schools associated…
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40th Anniversary of We Are a Multicultural Church
Being a Multicultural Church: 40 years on In 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…
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Understanding the Lay Preachers Code of Ethics
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. This unit will reflect…
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Exploring Christology
Exploring Christology An introductory online unit for anyone who wants to know more about the study of Christ Exploring 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…
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Justice and International Mission Convention 2025
Christian Community and the pursuit of Common Good Justice and International Mission Convention 2025 When: Saturday 12 July, 9 am – 4:15 pm Where: Centre for Theology and Ministry, 29 College Crescent, Parkville Cost: $50 Metropolitan/ $30 Concession and Rural and Regional, $10 online (morning sessions only) (Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea included) Do nothing…
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Understanding the UCA
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'. Understanding the UCA covers: History…
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Northey Lecture – Dei Ex Machina: The Images of God in our Conceptions of AI
AI has emerged as a tool for productivity, a threat to jobs, and even a stand-in for God. Much of the language used to discuss AI draws on apocalyptic and prophetic discourse, as well as on images of God rooted in divine omniscience. Rev. Dr Kristel Clayville, a lecturer in ethics in the computer science…
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Resilience and Hope
With 76% of young Australians expressing that ‘the future is frightening’ due to climate change, this event aims to empower young leaders to navigate climate emotions and advocate for taking action on the ongoing climate crisis. More details to come prior to the event! **This event is specifically for schools associated with the Uniting…
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Presented by the Uniting Church in Australia Synod of Victoria and Tasmania
setTimeout(function() { window.location.href = "https:/victas.uca.org.au/synod-meeting/"; }, 100); // Redirects after 3 seconds (1000 milliseconds) The Synod 2025 Meeting will begin on Saturday, August 30 and conclude on Tuesday, September 2. Synod 2025 will this year include the installation of a new Moderator, Rev Salesi Faupula. Theological reflections will be presented by Rev Tara Tautari, General…