An essential part of following Jesus is growing in the practice of discernment. Discernment is about learning to listen for, recognise, and respond to the voice and leading of God in our lives. This one-day short course explores key foundations of Christian discernment, including how God speaks, how we learn to notice God’s patterns and […]
This two-part course provides an outline of the purpose and responsibilities of a church council within the governance structure of the UCA. It also looks at some practical elements of a church council, including basic team building skills, meeting practices and electing new members. This course is for current and prospective church council members. To […]
This two-part course provides an outline of the purpose and responsibilities of a church council within the governance structure of the UCA. It also looks at some practical elements of a church council, including basic team building skills, meeting practices and electing new members. This course is for current and prospective church council members. To […]
This Training Day includes the Code of Ethics refresher course in the morning and Safe Church training in the afternoon. Participation in Code of Ethics Refresher is required every year following completion of the full Code of Ethics Foundations course. Safe Church training is required annually for Ministers and those in ministry placements. Join us for […]
This short course is designed as an introduction to the Code of Ethics and Ministry Practice. Participants will be guided through the key concepts of the Code of Ethics. There will also be opportunity for participants to discuss the purpose and focus of professional supervision, being a supervisee, and expectations of a professional supervisor. This is a […]
In this first course within the series, we consider the core principles and practices that govern any healthy church. Applied to our UCA context, we will explore these within the context of the “worship, witness and service” framework. We shall further explore how we might refresh our understanding of this framework, and consider how it […]
This two-part course is an introduction to the Basis of Union, a document that serves as the missional foundation for the UCA. This course will have a strong focus on how the Basis of Union gives expression to the Mission of God, the Faith of the Church and how the UCA is structured to share […]
This two-part course is an introduction to the Basis of Union, a document that serves as the missional foundation for the UCA. This course will have a strong focus on how the Basis of Union gives expression to the Mission of God, the Faith of the Church and how the UCA is structured to share […]
The sacraments proclaim the gospel and inform the rhythm of the Christian life. This course will explore God’s love, grace and reconciling work reflected in and through Baptism and Holy Communion. The course will guide learners to a theological understanding of why the sacraments are conducted, and offer practical guidance for how we conduct them. […]
Presenter: Ps Rose Males - An essential part of following Jesus is growing in the practice of discernment. Discernment is about learning to listen for, recognise, and respond to the voice and leading of God in our lives. This one-day short course explores key foundations of Christian discernment, including how God speaks, how we learn […]
Presenter: Rev. Dr Julian Hamilton - Change is constantly occurring around us, especially across the life of the church. What happens within us as we navigate the change around us? In this session Dr Julian Hamilton will encourage us to explore the way that God forms and shapes us as we move through the changing […]
Presenter: Dr Jamie Smith
