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Practicing Patience
If you travel on the freeway you will know how congested it is, and how frustrating! As I travel to work I frequently see drivers weave in and out of the traffic, constantly switching lanes. However, I note they rarely reach their exit before drivers who are more patient. We name patience as a great […]
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Ethical Ministry Workshop via Zoom
An Ethical Ministry Workshop facilitated via Zoom will be held on Tuesday 3 December, 1.00 to 3.45pm. We will be conducting the Zoom session from the Ron Wilson room at the Uniting Church Office, 85/89 Edward St Perth, and there is room for about 15 people to attend in person. Recent communication to all those who […]
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Ethical Ministry Workshop in the Peel Region
An Ethical Ministry Workshop will be held on Monday 11 November from 10.30am sharp at the Pinjarra Uniting Church, Cnr Pinjarra Rd and George St, Pinjarra. Anyone else in the district and who usually attends is more than welcome to join. Please RSVP to Trevor Thomas as soon as possible at jentrev4@bigpond.com or 95359896 and 0418906843. […]
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Ethical Ministry Workshop and Safe Church Refresher Workshop
An Ethical Ministry Workshop will be held on Friday 8 November, 9.00am to 12.00pm at Maylands Mt Lawley Uniting Church, 165 Railway Pde, Mount Lawley. Recent communication to all those who usually participate in Ethical Ministry Workshops outlined a change in how these will now be delivered. This face to face Workshop provides the in […]
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Safe Church Awareness Workshop
A Safe Church Awareness Workshop will be held on Saturday 15 June, 9.30am to 3.00pm, at Star St Uniting Church, Cnr Star and Archer Sts, Carlisle. All Ministers, pastors, church leaders, volunteers, members of congregations and those involved in community services are urged to attend. Cost is $20 per person. Light Refreshments will be provided. […]
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Lay Presider Refresher Day
A Lay Presider Refresher Day will be held on Saturday 15 June, 9.30am to 4.00pm, at Maylands Mt Lawley Uniting Church, 165 Railway Parade, Mt Lawley. Taught by members of the CEDAL Team, this 1-day refresher day is required for those lay people who are accredited to preside at the sacraments in their Congregation, Faith […]
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The Basis of Union and the Life of the Church
This 2-day module is required for all lay people who are serving in a ministry position, as part of the accreditation as Pastor. It also offers a refresher education opportunity for Ministers, Deacons, and Lay Preachers, and is open to lay leaders in Congregations and Faith Communities. It will be led my members of the […]
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Safe Church Refresher Workshop
A Safe Church Refresher Workshop will be held at Kalamunda Uniting Church, 7 Heath Rd , Kalamunda on Saturday 9 March from 10.00 to 1.00pm. All Ministers, Pastors, church leaders, volunteers, members of congregations and those involved in community services are urged to attend. Cost is $20 per person. Morning tea will be provided. RSVP […]
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Ethical Ministry Workshop 2
Ethical Ministry Workshop 2 is on the subject of Boundaries. It is a Uniting Church requirement that all ministers and pastors participate in two such seminars each year, including all retired ministers who are active in ministry. Workshops will be held on: Saturday 17 November, 9.30am to 12.30pm at Beldon Uniting Church with Rev Caroline Gepp; […]
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Mission and Ministry
Which comes first mission or ministry? Does it matter? Given the opportunity to write this blog post, I thought I’d talk about my confusion with our church’s talking about the big ideas of mission and ministry. Is the mission of the church to care for the least and the last in our society? Is the […]