Short Courses (Online)
Free Online Ministry Workshops
Alongside our Wednesday program, Trinity also offers a range of additional online short courses, each designed to strengthen and resource ministry in the Uniting Church. These courses are completely free and open to individuals or church groups. If you would like any course delivered within your presbytery or congregation, we’d love to partner with you — just reach out.
To enrol, email ask@trinity.qld.edu.au.
Available Courses Include:
Sacraments
Explore the theology and practice of Baptism and Holy Communion in the Uniting Church.
Four online unitsMarriage
Legal requirements, Uniting Church theology, and practical guidance for conducting marriage ceremonies.
Three online unitsBasis of Union
Explore the Basis of Union, the history of union, and the ethos of the Uniting Church.
Three online unitsCovenantal Church
Discover what it means to be a covenanting church with First Peoples and how we live this commitment.
One 1-hour workshopUnitingWorld
Discover how UnitingWorld partners with Christian communities around the world in mission, justice and development.
One 1-hour workshopFirst 100 Days
Practical wisdom for beginning ministry well and establishing healthy foundations for service.
One 2-hour workshopIntroduction to Pastoral Care Ministry
Explore the foundations of pastoral care ministry, including listening, presence and supporting others through life's challenges.
One 2-hour workshopWorship in the Uniting Church
Discover the theology, purpose and practice behind worship in the Uniting Church. Great for Lay Preachers.
Two 2-hour workshopsUnitingCare
Learn about ministry opportunities in aged care and hospital chaplaincy with UnitingCare Queensland.
One 1-hour workshopRisk & WHS
Understand risk management and workplace health and safety for congregational ministry.
One 1-hour workshopLay Preachers – Trinity on Tap
Self-paced online modules covering Old Testament, New Testament, Theology, Worship and Preaching.
Self-paced online modulesWorld Mission
Explore God's mission in the world and the role of local congregations in global mission.
One 1-hour workshopRisk & Insurance
Understand insurance responsibilities and governance for congregational life.
One 90-minute workshopCode of Ethics Foundation
Explore the principles that support healthy, safe and accountable ministry.
Self-paced workbook