Lay Ministries Weekend 2011 - Broadening our horizons
Location:
CTM, 29 College Crescent, Parkville Lay Ministries Weekend
Friday 4 and Saturday 5 November 2011
Centre for Theology and Ministry, Parkville
Registration
• Register online at https://lmw2011.goregister.com.au/
• Return the printable registration form by 31 October 2011 with payment to:
LMW2011 Centre for Theology & Ministry 29 College Cres, Parkville 3052
• Registration inquiries to (03) 9340 8800 or info [at] ctm [dot] uca [dot] edu [dot] au
Weekend outline
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Join other lay leaders in exploring ministries within the Uniting Church, and discern or develop your own call to ministry.
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Complete the training requirements for accreditation as a Lay Preacher, fulfil Continuing Education commitments for Lay Preachers, or explore your own journey in faith and the Period of Discernment.
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Sessions include input from experienced leaders and workshop activities to explore the implications for your own leadership.
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Join us and the Assembly President Rev Alistair Macrae for the inaugural lay ministry dinner, celebrating the growing edges of the Uniting Church and broadening our horizons.
Friday 4 November: Lay Preachers, Lay Leadership and the Uniting Church
- 6:00pm: join us for a light dinner and registration
- 7:00pm: welcome, and worship led by Isabel Thomas Dobson (Moderator of the VicTas Synod)
- Jill Tabart (President of the Lay Preachers' Association) will address the Future of Lay Leadership in the Uniting Church
- Charlie Navallo (Mission Catalyst, Cross Cultural Mission & Ministry Unit) will address Cross-cultural Ministry in a Multi-cultural church
- Three Lay Preachers will share highlights of their journey and a favourite song (communal singing)
Saturday 5 November: Landmarks for the Journey
- Starting from 9:00am workshop sessions are offered in three streams (see below)
- 6:00pm: join us for the inaugural Lay Ministries Dinner:
- Alistair Macrae (National President of the Uniting Church) will address Broadening Our Horizons
- Celebrate and affirm other Lay Preachers through presentation of Lay Preacher Studies certificates to Lay Preacher Candidates who have completed their training courses, and of LPA Continuing Education Certificates to accredited Lay Preachers who have undertaken Continuing Education in the past two years.
Program
Download the printable registration form to review the full program and the sessions you can choose from amongst.
| Choose a stream: | Lay Preacher Accreditation for Lay Preacher candidates |
Continuing Education for Lay Preachers and other lay leaders |
Ministry Exploration for discerning directions |
Streams
Streams are offered to simplify accreditation for Lay Preacher candidates, but other participants may mix and match session options according to personal interest or need:
Lay Preacher Candidate stream: Candidates for the specified ministry of Lay Preacher are required to participate in a ‘formation weekend’ in order to attain the VicTas Synod’s Certificate of Lay Preacher Studies, part of the training requirements for accreditation as a Lay Preacher by the candidate’s Presbytery. The Candidates Stream includes sessions on the lay ministries of the Uniting Church, the Basis of Union, the Code of Ethics and Ministry Practice for Lay Preachers, continuing education and support structures. Some sessions may be suitable for Pastors seeking to fulfil Core Competencies.
Continuing Education stream: The Continuing Education stream includes sessions for experienced Lay Preachers and lay worship leaders, as well as newly accredited Lay Preachers. Every two years accredited Lay Preachers may apply for a Continuing Education Award from the Synod Lay Preachers’ Association, based on the education they have undertaken during that period.
Ministry Exploration stream: Considering offering yourself for ministry? Wondering what God is calling you to? Keen to discern with the Church how your gifts and graces may be used to build up communities in faith, hope and love? The Ministry Exploration stream includes time for reflection and conversation with experienced leaders who may assist you in discerning the next steps to nurture your sense of call.
Pastor possibilities
Potential or provisional pastors seeking to meet competencies may find relevant sessions in the candidate or continuing education streams.
Preaching and Teaching twin-pack offer
Interested in both this Lay Ministries weekend AND ‘Preaching Davd and Mark’ during the following week?
Enrol for ‘Preaching David and Mark’ and participate in the Lay Ministries weekend at no additional cost. Get in early and accommodation at Maclean House may also be available.
Costs
• $27.50 registration includes Friday night light meal, morning and afternoon teas and venue costs.
• $20 for Saturday only attendance (Saturday lunch and dinner an additonal cost)
• Optional Packages: Saturday lunch can be purchased for an additional $12.50, and Saturday dinner for an additional $25. Or alternatively BYO Saturday lunch and dinner.
• If you have registered for Preaching David and Mark, you are eligible for the $30 Lay Ministries weekend registration fee to be waived.
For more information Rohan Pryor, Lay Leadership Educator, by email to rohan [dot] pryor [at] ctm [dot] uca [dot] edu [dot] au or phone (03) 9340 8816.
Followup articles:
Event Date:
Fri, 04/11/2011 - 19:00 - Sat, 05/11/2011 - 21:00
