Short Courses

Uncover the rise of conspiracy theories targeting Christians, their impact on relationships, and learn pastoral guidelines for addressing this growing issue. Since COVID-19 there has been a global explosion of organised conspiracy theory chat groups [...]

Small group ministry can be the powerhouse of discipleship, pastoral care, service and evangelism of any church. How can you get it started? What are some frameworks to operate well, and see this ministry thrive? [...]

SU Australia is launching CHAT Church Training! Join the piloting training session for the new discipleship resource, CHAT Church, which utilises cultural difference to foster spiritual growth. This is an activity-based training session that will [...]

Prepare to unlock a new perspective about the future of the church with David Male. At Synod in Session, Rev. Canon David Male will be delivering the Norman and Mary Millar lecture discussing “Renewal - [...]

With inclusivity being a core value to The Uniting Church, where are the areas we can improve? The Uniting Church in Australia seeks to be a genuinely intergenerational church in which all ages are welcomed [...]

Change can seem like a 5-letter word in churches. Mention change and Micah 3:6 will be rolled out. Yet the unfolding story of Scripture is one of humanity’s changing understanding, and response to God. Change [...]

Volunteers are the backbone of the church, the arms, legs and almost everything else. How do you work well with volunteers and help empower them? If you have staff, what are your obligations? Come and [...]

From the start the church has had at its heart ministry to those doing it tough. Sometimes this service can become more about us doing good and meeting our own needs than the needs of [...]

To bring renewal we need to engage the younger generations with the good news of God’s love. Join Hannah Legge as she helps us to understand how to do youth Ministry in today’s world. This [...]

The Uniting Church’s existence in law is a bit complicated. When you are in a Ministry role understanding how we exist, and how that affects our polity becomes important. Let Synod’s Governance specialist help you [...]

The Uniting Church has well over a dozen early childhood centres ministering and connecting to our community. How do we engage and interact with them as congregations? Come and let UEL’s director share the joy [...]

Not that long ago there was an assumption that you should just go to church. That is still an assumption in many cultures. But in 21st century Australia, it is assumed you should not go [...]