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This course provides participants with learning opportunities that equip them with skills and practices that allow for a deeper knowledge and understanding of God’s will and leading in their life (Colossians 1:9-10). 'Discerning God's Leading' [...]

Maturing discipleship is informed by spiritual practices that draw people deeper into God’s life.  This course is aimed at providing practical tools and skills for people to implement within their own walk with God.  It [...]

This course will provide people with fundamental skills for mentoring. Mentoring relationships exist in a range of contexts throughout the church including mentoring in Phase 1 (Period of Discernment) and Phase 2 (Ministry Practicum) formation. [...]

This course focuses on how the polity of the UCA functions.  Participants will come away with a clear overview of what the Basis of Union refers to as, the ‘government in the church’.  The course [...]

This short course is designed as an introduction to the Code of Ethics and Ministry Practice. It will enable participants to identify the practices inherent in the Code of Ethics and to explore the 5 [...]

This short course is designed as a refresher for those who have previously completed the course on the Code of Ethics and Ministry Practice. Facilitated by Sue Crittall. COST: $40 (onsite) $40 (live-stream) an email [...]

Become a Registered Prepare/Enrich Trainer and gain the skills to help couples build stronger relationships through evidence-based assessments and practical guidance on communication, conflict resolution, and growth strategies. Prepare/Enrich training equips facilitators with the skills [...]

Join us for this free short course to train as a UCA Wedding Celebrant. Rev. Paul Clark will lead Celebrant Training over three (3) Tuesday mornings in February. Tuesday 11: Wedding - Legal Training Tuesday [...]

Discover the biblical roots of mission in this entry-level course, exploring cross-cultural strategies, challenges, and God’s call to reach the nations. This entry-level unit will develop a whole-Bible mission theology, with a deep-dive exploration into [...]

How does The Uniting Church Australia support world-wide initiatives to better communities? Someone recently asked if we plant Uniting Churches across the world... The answer is, we are the Uniting Church in Australia, we partner [...]

Jesus gave us two tangible actions through which we can experience grace: Baptism & Communion. Come and learn about these rites to be able to preside over the sacraments in the life of the Uniting [...]

Experience the transformative power of hope and care at the Uniting Church. The Uniting Church’s unwavering dedication to bring Jesus’ message of hope to those struggling has resulted in both small soup kitchens, and large [...]

We desire to keep people safe, not because of government legislation, but because it is a practical outworking of the gospel’s call to love one another. Synods Risk and Safety team are leading the way [...]

The Uniting Church seeks to live out the ministry of reconciliation that Christ gave us with the First Peoples of Australia. Together, how do we affirm that Christ has been part of life within these lands [...]

Journeying with a family at the end of life is a daunting but incredibly precious duty. If you have a desire to be part of such a ministry, you're welcome to as anyone can officiate [...]

How can we better serve our Church in a multicultural community? With 1 in 3 Aussies born overseas, and 50% of church members predicted to be born outside Australia, or with a parent born outside [...]

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 [...]