ELM
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Centre for Ministry, North Parramatta (2009):
Saturdays: February 7, 14, 21 & 28 (9.30am - 5.00pm)
Wednesday Evenings: February 4 - March 25 (7.00pm - 9.30pm)
Understanding the Sacraments is a four day course designed to enable lay people to engage with the theology and practice of the two sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion, as seen by the Uniting Church in Australia. It is open to any interested lay person to attend, complete the assessment tasks, and gain a Certificate of Achievement.
The course also covers the topics listed in the Assembly Standing Committee’s guidelines concerning preparation for authorisation as a Lay Presider, so ELM suggests that successful completion of the course with its assessment tasks can be an important part of the process of authorisation used by Presbyteries.
Cost is $100 pp for the whole four day / eight night course. BYO lunches (if applicable), morning and afternoon tea (or supper) supplied.
Register by contacting ELM, or through our Online Registration page.
UNEARTHED! :
BASE FAITH!
Event date – 21st-22rd of November
Time – From 7-9pm Friday the 21st &
Saturday 9am till 7pm
Location: Centre for Ministry, 16 Masons Drive,
North Parramatta NSW 2151
Cost: $40 (Includes all meals on Saturday)
Aimed at: 16-35yrs
“Unearthed” is a
multi-cultural worship and theology experience
aimed at “lifting the roof off” understandings of
discipleship and theology for young people. Our
hope is to gather a diverse community of people who
are passionate about living out the gospel in new
and unique ways, and who aren’t afraid to “be
Jesus” at the edges of our society.
It’s a time to be challenged in your perceptions of
faith, and an opportunity to express your ideas
creatively – through music, art and dance
workshops. There will also be a range of speakers
running engaging workshops on a variety of topics,
from inner city ministry, to Social Justice &
Activism.
If you want more ways to study theology other than
reading books, or are hungry for a discipleship
that calls for more than going to church on Sunday,
then we’d love to invite you to come along and have
a taste of the diversity and life within Gods
Kingdom.
If you’d just like to come along and soak up the
atmosphere of fellowship with a broad range of
people from many different cultural backgrounds,
drink some fair trade coffee and have conversations
with like minded people then theres space for you
too!
Featured workshops:
Adrian Greenwood – Social Justice & Activism –
How the Christian faith compels us to engage with
the issues of Justice in our world today
Dr. Val Webb – Images of God – How does the way we
imagine God effect our understandings &
relationship with Him?
Beres Jackson – Ministry with the Urban Poor – The
Wayside Chapel & Intentional Community living
project
Shobie Luff –Stories from Indigenous Hospitality
House – What does it mean to offer hospitality to
Indigenous people on stolen land?
Rod Pattenden – Chairperson of the Blake Prize -
Exploring theology through Art
Mary Jones – Christian Dance Fellowship – Sacred
& Biblically inspired dance
John Squires and Elizabeth Raine – Exploring
Biblical Culture
There will also be plenty of music throughout the
event, and an opportunity to workshop with
musicians around writing, playing and creating
music.
Spaces to engage:
Outside of the workshops and gathered times, there
will be space for you to connect with other people
at the fair-trade café, where you can buy a real
coffee and chill out. Or you can wander through the
“Launchpad” which will feature a bookshop as well
as information on a variety of opportunities to
explore faith further, everything from training
courses, to desert journeys, international exchange
program, local gap years working with the
underprivileged etc. Or if you just need a bit of
quiet space to reflect on things you’ve heard,
there will be an open chapel you can access with
prompts for prayer and meditation.
If you would like any further information, or help
organising a group to attend, please don’t hesitate
to contact:
Naomi Nash
Young Adults Worker
Ph: 0407908748
Email: naominash@bigpond.com
A registration form is available from our
Downloads
page or you
may register
online.
Bathurst, Central West NSW:
Monday – Wednesday 1st – 3rd December
A Conference for ministry agents and congregation members exploring resourcing ministry.
Workshops on Discipleship formation in Congregations
Towards a Theology of Resource Ministry
Sharing resources for congregations, Networking, Training opportunities
Input by practicing Resource Ministers
Visit the Conference page for more details of content, speakers and costing.
Registration:
Sue Bowra, 02 8838 8936
Natasha Holmes, 02 8838 8910
Or register online.
Sydney (North Parramatta):
January 21 – 26
New England (Glen Innes)
February 27 – March 1 AND March 27 – 29
Riverina (Wagga Wagga):
March 20 – 22 AND May 1 – 3
Central West (Orange)
June 12 – 14 AND 26 – 28
Are you...
- Keen to in deepen your knowledge and
understanding of Scripture?
• Interested in (or already) preaching or leading in your local congregation?
• Undertaking a Period of Discernment?
• Wanting to update your Bible and Leadership skills?
Then this Lay Preacher Intensive School is for you!
The ELM Centre is committed to providing learning opportunities for those seeking accreditation as Lay Preachers as well as those who wish to update their knowledge for Lay Ministry Leadership.
This is one of 4 modules:
- Proclaiming Jesus Christ (Christology)
• Old Testament Foundations
• New Testament Foundations
• Talking Faith (Theology—Uniting Church Perspectives)
Skills related to proclamation of God's good news and leading worshipping communities will be incorporated in each of these modules. Students who attend all 4 modules will also have completed the study components for Worship and Preaching.
These Lay Preacher modules will be competency based and use multiple methods of learning and assessment including reflections, journaling, group and individual presentations, film, workshops and lectures.
Some pre-reading will be required and there is an expectation that some preparatory work will be undertaken and brought to the LP School. The first assignment, is due on Day 1. You will need to bring this completed to the School. More information will be given on enrolment.
A timetable is available from our Downloads page.
The Set Text is "A Primer for Christian Doctrine" (by J. Wilson), available from Kentigern Books (02 9894 5364) or bookshop@kentigern.com.au.
You can Register Online.
Ministry of Pastor Conference
Centre for Ministry, North Parramatta:
4th - 5th February, 2009
Workshops and Sessions include:
- Processes for Presbyteries
- HR issues
- Training & Formation
- Assessment and RPL
- Portfolio Prep
- training options for Core and General Competencies
Information and Registration:
Register Online Here!
Jorge Rebolledo
02 8838 8916
jorger@nsw.uca.org.au
Natasha Holmes
02 8838 8910
natashah@nsw.uca.org.au
Chatswood South Uniting Church:
March (2009) 7 & 14
Centre for Ministry, North Parramatta:
October 25 & November 1
Why To Have & To Hold?
- Are you and your partner thinking seriously about a lifelong committed relationship ?
- Do you wonder what else you should talk about before making a commitment to marriage?
- Do you want to deepen your relationship with each other?
- Would you like to learn helpful skills to keep your marriage alive?
What is To Have & To Hold?
It is a course for couples who want the benefits of time together away from the normal routines of life to develop skills and to succeed in making a lasting relationship.
The courses suit those marrying for the first time as well as those previously married. The course is also useful for couples of all ages and relationship experience.
Couples are led by experienced marriage educators with a minimum of four and a maximum of ten couples in each course.
During the course couples will gather a handbook of information on all the topics, a great resource for later.
The course is non-residential, held on two consecutive Saturdays (9am to 5pm).
Participants are asked to bring their own picnic lunch. (Note: The course at Chatswood South is across the road from the Great Northern Hotel which also does a good lunch.)
A brochure is available on our downloads page and you may register and pay online.
For further details about the program including fees contact the ELM Centre - 02 8838 8910, or email elm@nsw.uca.org.au.
(Polity and Ethos for Pastors and Other Leaders)
Centre for Ministry, North Parramatta:
Thursday, Friday, March 12 – 13th AND Thursday, Friday, April 2nd – 3rd
Venue TBC:
Thursday – Sunday, April 16th – 19th
Friday – Monday, June 5th – 8th
This course will also be offered on May 26 – 29 as an option within the Annual Lay Ministry In–service programme.
The content of this course is also covered as part of the "Talking Faith" Intensive School.
Approx. 10 hours of Pre-reading and Task Preparation is required to participate in this four day course which will cover some of the Core Competency areas required for Pastors and people in employed or designated Lay Leadership positions in the Uniting Church in Australia. Pre–reading materials will be available to download after you register.
The cost of the course is $100.
Please bring: a Bible, a copy of the Regulations, a copy of the Code of Ethics, a copy of the Basis of Union. You will receive additional materials at the course.
To register, Contact ELM or Register Online.
- the NSW / ACT Synod Annual Lay Pastors' In-service AND
- introduction to the Ministry of Pastor (Core Competency training) AND
skills sessions for Ministry with Families
Merroo Christian Centre, Kurrajong:
May 25-29, 2009 (Note: the conference timetable is designed with a shorter attendance option for Part-time workers)
(NSW/ACT Synod Lay Pastors' and Candidates are expected to attend the Annual In-service. Some sessions will be specifically designated for attendace.)
Key Focus:
Taking the Lead (Facilitated by Peter Kaldor and the Leadership Institute)
Sessions will include:
- Bible Studies
• Resources for Services and Sermons for 31/5/09, 7/6/09, 14/6/09.
• Reflective Practice
• Polity & Ethos for Pastors
• Ministry with Families
• And MUCH MORE!!!
The In-service will also be an excellent opportunity for Lay Preachers, lay leaders, and those who preach and lead worship to:
- update and
improve skills for leading others;
• deepen their understandings of the gospel;
• develop ‘preaching’ styles that are engaging, contextual and relevant for the church in the 21st century;
• make use of multiple media (not just electronic media) to enhance leadership and the worship experience;
• build the capacity of lay leadership in every Presbytery;
• establish networks for support and encouragement, that help people review, evaluate and modify preaching and worship leadership in the light of developments in theology, missiology and social change.
Please note that Lay Pastors are subsidised by the Synod. Other groups are sometimes subsidised by their Agencies, Presbyteries and Congregations.
Registration forms will be available for download and online registration will be available early next year.
Centre for Ministry, North Parramatta:
8pm, Thursday 14th May, 2009
Speaker to be confirmed.
An annual event held at the Centre for Ministry, featuring guest presenters, this lecture honours the life and memory of May Macleod, a lay woman dedicated to the sharing of faith and love in order to present the many ministries in which people of God serve.
Transcripts or notes from previous May Macleod Lectures are also available for online viewing here or to download from our Downloads page.
Registration forms will be available for download and online registration will be available early next year.
Sydney (North Parramatta):
July 8 – 12
OR 4 x Monday or Wednesday evenings AND all day July 10 – 12
Central West (Orange)
August 14 – 16 AND September 4 – 6
New England (Glen Innes)
August 28 – 30 AND September 25 – 27
Riverina (Wagga Wagga):
Dates TBA
Are you...
- Keen to in deepen your knowledge and
understanding of Scripture?
• Interested in (or already) preaching or leading in your local congregation?
• Undertaking a Period of Discernment?
• Wanting to update your Bible and Leadership skills?
Then this Lay Preacher Intensive School is for you!
The ELM Centre is committed to providing learning opportunities for those seeking accreditation as Lay Preachers as well as those who wish to update their knowledge for Lay Ministry Leadership.
This is one of 4 modules:
- Proclaiming Jesus Christ (Christology)
• Old Testament Foundations
• New Testament Foundations
• Talking Faith (Theology—Uniting Church Perspectives)
Skills related to proclamation of God's good news and leading worshipping communities will be incorporated in each of these modules. Students who attend all 4 modules will also have completed the study components for Worship and Preaching.
These Lay Preacher modules will be competency based and use multiple methods of learning and assessment including reflections, journaling, group and individual presentations, film, workshops and lectures.
Some pre-reading will be required and there is an expectation that some preparatory work will be undertaken and brought to the LP School. The first assignment, is due on Day 1. You will need to bring this completed to the School. More information will be given on enrolment.
The Set Text is "Faith Seeking Understanding" (by D. Migliore), available from Kentigern Books (02 9894 5364) or bookshop@kentigern.com.au.
You can Register Online.
In an increasingly visually driven society, film has become the most pre-eminent form of storytelling in our culture.
If Christians are to be relevant in this visual age, developing the tools to discern and discuss the issues films raise is crucial.
Regardless of what you think of pop culture, many of us consume its messages on a daily basis without reflecting on how this manifests in our Christian lives.
An image driven culture needs a Christian voice.
The annual Reel Dialogue Conference is a chance to begin developing that voice in your own setting.
More information and registration details can be found at the Reel Dialogue website.
