Understanding the UCA has been created around the Core Competency “Work within the doctrine, ethos and polity of the Uniting Church” from the ‘Assembly Standards and Competencies for the Formation and Education for the Specified Ministry of Lay Preacher’ and UCA Assembly’s Standards for the Ministry if Pastor: Core Competencies’.

Understanding the UCA covers:

  • History of the formation of UCA
  • Theological foundations of the Basis of Union
  • The place and role of key aspects of the Church’s life and witness
  • Understanding the Councils and Ministries of the UCA
  • Understanding the UCA’s commitment to First Nations People and Intercultural Ministry
  • Act2

Those undertaking Understanding the UCA for assessment purposes, must attend the tutorial and submit the given assessment.

  • 25 Feb to 30 June - Semester 1
  • 5 August to 17 Nov - Semester 2

Humanitix link will be added when available.

 

Semester 1 - Exploring Theology in the UCA - https://victas.uca.org.au/exploring-theology-in-the-uca/

24 Feb to 26 May

Humanitix link:

 

Semester 2 - Exploring Christology - https://victas.uca.org.au/exploring-christology/

7 July to 22 September

Humanitix link:

 

Semester 3 - Exploring Preaching in the UCA - https://victas.uca.org.au/exploring-preaching-in-the-uca/

13 October to 24 November - $30

Humanitix link

 

Semester 1 - Understanding the Lay Preachers Code of Ethics - https://victas.uca.org.au/understanding-the-lay-preacher-code-of-ethics/

10 June to 24 June - $20

Understanding the Lay Preacher Code of Ethics is designed to help those training for Lay Preaching better understand the "Lay Preacher Code of Ethics and Ministry Practice". Being able to understand and work within this Code of Ethics is one of the Core Competencies expected of Lay Preachers by the UCA Assembly.

This unit will reflect on and discuss various elements of the "Code of Ethics and Ministry Practice for Lay Preachers", including:

  • the role of Lay Preaching in the UCA and the call to Lay Preaching
  • use of power
  • responsibility given by the UCA to Lay Preachers
  • working with others
  • respect for others
  • exercising of ministry
  • exercising of leadership
  • professional conduct
  • competence and continuing education
  • self-care and supervision
  • breaches of the Code of Ethics
  • pastoral responsibilities

 

Humanitix link

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Lay Leadership Development Coordinator

Mel Perkins

Mel.Perkins@victas.uca.org.au