For the lay ministry of Pastor

Entry to the new lay ministry of Pastor requires competencies in two areas, including the UCA Code of Ethics for ministers and church leaders.

Day 1 Wednesday 21 July
Foundations of Pastoral Ministry

Day 2 - Thursday 22 July
Sexual Misconduct Awareness

Day 3 - Thursday 26 August
Code of Ethics Assessment

Day 1 & 3 Cost $52.00
To register contact Nichola Shaw at Uniting College on
8416 8427 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Day 2 No Charge
To register contact Gill Morel on 8236 4204 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Click here for an information brochure  Code of Ethics (757.23 kB)

An opportunity for you to participate in an overnight retreat focussing on discerning God's direction for your life.

This event is appropriate for anyone wanting to explore prayerfully how they might serve God, including people undertaking the Period of Discernment.

Leaders: Rev John Blanksby & Jenny Ducker

Venue: Nunyara Conference Centre, Belair

Dates: Friday 30th July, 7.30pm - 9.30pm and Saturday 31 July, 9.00am - 4.00pm

Cost: Live-in $95 (plus $11.50 linen) or $50 live out. Meals provided.
(Scholarship assistance available in cases of financial hardship)

Registrations to: Ms Nichola Shaw, Uniting College, 8416 8427 or email click here by Friday 9th July.

Click here for a brochure and registration for
 discernment-retreat-2010 (194.26 kB)

Supporting and guiding others in Christian faith and service

Facilitators: Dr Deidre Palmer & Rev Eric Kirkham

Date: Saturday 31 July, 9.30am - 4.00pm

Cost: $10

To register call Ms Nichola Shaw at Uniting College on 8416 8427 or email click here by Monday 19 July.

Click here for a brochure
 ministry-of-mentor (109.63 kB)

Pastoral Pathways

Making the difference with companionship support and caring conversation

Topics covered:

• What is Schizophrenia?
• What is Bipolar?
• What is Depression?
• Grieving & Mental Illness
• Communication
• Dealing with Difficult People
• Managing Change
• How do we Respond/Care for the Person with a Mental Illness?
  

Evening Sessions: 7 x 2.5 hours, commencing Tuesday
10 August 7.00-9.30pm.
Venue: Lyell McEwin Hospital
Cost: $50

To register contact Ms Linda Driver at Uniting College on 8416 8420 or email click here by Monday 2 August.

Click here for a brochure and registration form  PP mod 2 mental health LMMHS (446.33 kB)

Pastoral Pathways

All presenters are skilled chaplains with many years of experience

Topics covered:

• Why do we do Pastoral Care?
• Spirituality in the 21st century
• Skills for listening and responding
• Loss and grief
• Coping with complex emotions
• Ethics for the pastoral carer
• Taking care of oneself
• The ministry of presence
  

When: 7 x 2.5 hour sessions Wednesday evenings 7 - 9.30pm
Commencing: 18 August 2010
Where: Athelstone Uniting Church
Cost: $50.00

For more information contact Linda Driver at Uniting College on 8416 8420 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

or click here for a brochure and registration form  Pastoral Skills for Everyone (238.1 kB)

Registrations close Thursday 12 August

Pastor's Conference

The C-Change Pastors Conference is an invitation to engage with each other as we explore and imagine possibilities for culture change in our churches.

• Is it possible for culture to change?
• How do we initiate new expressions of church?
• What role can the pastor/leader have in moving a congregation to a missional culture?
• What resources are available to us?

For Pastors, Lay Pastors, Community Ministers, Ministry Teams and other Lay Workers.

Key Facilitators:
Craig Mitchell
Craig Bailey
Liz Boase
Steve Taylor

Dates: 23 - 25 August 2010
Venue: Nunyara Conference Centre
Cost: Live-in $220.00 or Live-out $160.00

To register contact Ms Nichola Shaw at Uniting College on 8416 8427 or email click here by Sunday 1 August.

Click here for a brochure and registration form  C-Change Brochure (251.36 kB)