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Presbytery of
https://www.victas.uca.org.au/tasmania
Issue No. 127
March 2015
KUCA Campout 2015
exploring friendship
21st and 22nd March 2015 at Ross
Mail outs with more details and registration forms have been sent to
congregations and others during December and are now available on the
Presbytery of Tasmania website. Please contact the UCA Tasmanian
Office for registration forms, posters or further information.
Opportunities…
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Lay Preacher News Worship Conference
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Opportunities…
Presbytery Gathering
Saturday 28th February
Glenorchy Uniting Church
446 Main Road, Glenorchy
Guest Speaker: Andy Goodacre
from Barneys Anglican Church
Worship Conference: Creating Worship,
Forming Disciples
Friday 17—Saturday 18th April 2015
Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston
Intergenerational Faith Formation
Registration: Registration Forms are available at the UC Tasmanian
Office or at https://www.victas.uca.org.au/tasmania
Induction of Ministers
Everyone is welcome to attend
Rev Stephen Terrell
7.00pm Monday 16 March
Scotch Oakburn College
Rev Ann Perrin
8.00pm Tuesday 24 March
Clarence UC Bellerive
Please note change of time
Rev Rod Peppiatt
2.30pm Sunday 24 May
Launceston Pilgrim
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Reflection
The start of a new year may be an opportune time to consider and reflect
on opportunities to try something new…..
Small Group Do It Yourself (DIY) study modules?
Are you looking to understand more about faith and
leadership in the Uniting Church?
Have a small group wanting to learn more, but not
sure if you are confident to lead?
Any small group can explore a wide range of issues in the life of disciples,
leaders and congregations in the Uniting Church. The set of DIY modules
provided by the Centre for Theology and Ministry (CTM) introduce and explore
a range of important topics within the Uniting Church, providing the resources
to facilitate an educational session on each topic. Each module is a standalone session of 90-120 minutes which you can run yourself – no expertise is
assumed, just a small group willing to share in learning together. The Leader’s
guide suggests everything you need to say and do, and handouts are provided
for participants; all you need to do is help everyone in the group to participate
and contribute. For more information: Rohan Pryor Lay Leadership
Educator CTM Ph: 03 9340 8800 Email:[email protected]
Otira Theological Book Club
The Centre for Theology & Ministry (CTM)
along with Lay Education offers a fantastic
resource for the congregations and
Presbyteries who love to read and digest books.
Available for loan are a wide range of books which have been chosen to:
create fascinating discussions,
offer another perspective,
enable an opportunity for adult Christian education,
provide excuse to get together a group of people and share in
community.
There are over 100 titles to chose from, so you’re bound to find at least one
title to suit your group. We also have available study guides and questions for
some of the titles to help start your conversations.
Contact us on 03 9340 8800 or [email protected] or on the web.
…….wonder what you may end up realising this year?
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LAY PREACHER NEWS
Information for Lay Preachers
and of interest to others
Synod Lay Preachers Conference and AGM
Members of the Lay Preachers’ Association are invited to attend the Annual
General Meeting of the Association.
Speakers: Rev Dr Adam McIntosh, Rev Dr Chris Monaghan, Rev Dr Geoff
Thompson, and Rev Dr Norman Young.
There will be the opportunity to speak to the Major Strategic Review and have
a tour of the Dalton McCaughey Library [from which we can borrow books]
WHEN: 20-21 March 2015, Friday @ 6:00 pm – Saturday @ 4:00 pm
WHERE: Centre for Theology and Ministry, Parkville, Melbourne
Send your conference registrations to LouAnne Stabb ([email protected])
Accommodation is available on site at Maclean House
which is conveniently located in the picturesque grounds
of Ormond College, Parkville for those attending activities
at the CTM, using the Dalton McCaughey Library or for
that quick trip into Melbourne CBD. Trams are close to
the front door and Lygon Street is just around the corner –
who could resist! Maclean House provides comfortable
rooms with linen, on site parking, a light breakfast, shared bathrooms, kitchen
and laundry facilities – all at the reasonable price of $65* per night –* last
time I was there may have gone up. For more information or to request a
booking:03 9340 8800 or [email protected]
Tasmanian Worship Conference
Friday 17th and Saturday 18th April
Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston
Reminder that this is the conference that Lay Preachers requested and
which is open to all people who lead worship or want to learn more about it.
More details and registration forms available from your church council
secretary.
“Who Is Jesus?” (an introduction to Christology) in Tasmania,
‘Who is Jesus’ is a Lay Preacher Training subject but open to anyone who
would like to have a deeper knowledge of Jesus.
Part One Aug 28 @ 6:00 pm – Aug 30 @ 4:00 pm
Part Two Oct 16 @ 6:00 pm – Oct 18 @ 4:00 pm
Watch Uniting Tasmania for further details
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Lay Preacher ‘formation weekend’ 2015 @ Uniting Church Centre for
Theology and Ministry (CTM), Parkville
This is the final compulsory subject for Lay Preacher training and is only
offered once a year.
Nov 6 @ 6:00 pm – Nov 7 @ 5:00 pm
Two New Versions of ‘CALLED TO PREACH’ coming soon to CTM
Website and to the Presbyteries
One version is a manual for Lay Preachers and the second a manual for
Ministers, Church Councils and Presbyteries. Biggest change : If no ordained
minister in a congregation, an application to be a lay preacher candidate goes
directly to Pastoral Relations Committee NOT Church Council.
Synod Lay Education Day at CTM Melbourne on August 1st. Everyone
welcome. Details to follow.
Heather Cowled
Tasmanian Representative on the
Synod Lay Preachers Committee of Management
Lent Event
UnitingWorld invites you to
join us for Lent Event, a
practical
expression
of
solidarity with the Uniting
Church’s overseas partners
and an opportunity to partner with them as they work to fight injustice and
help break the poverty cycle in their communities.
NEW this year is the Lent Event App which you can download for free from
your App store to receive daily prayers and reflections on your Smart Phone
or Tablet as well as information about the projects that Lent Event supports.
Also, check out the Lent Event website to see the full range of Lenten
resources for Ministers and Lay Leaders, Bible Study groups and Children’s
groups, including an inspirational Bible Study ’40 Days of Hope’ written by the
Rev Dr Cliff Bird, a highly respected and renowned theologian in the Pacific.
To promote Lent Event in your congregation you will find a fun clip sharing
how Lent Event changes lives here in Australia at www.lentevent.com
Contact Fiona at UnitingWorld (02 8267 4449 or [email protected])
to receive a Coordinator’s pack on how to run Lent Event at your church, or to
simply order a Bible Study with accompanying DVD that introduces each
week of the study. Act now – Lent starts 18th February!
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This
‘n
That
Closure Broadmarsh Uniting Church Closure
of the Broadmarsh congregation and church
building will take place on Sunday 1 March at
3pm. Contact the UC Tasmanian Office for
further details.
Tasmanian
Council
of
Churches
Emergencies Ministry seeks to provide
compassionate care in times of crisis. Personal
Support
Training
at
The
Tramsheds,
Launceston. 9am – 4.30pm Thurs 26 – Fri 27
Feb OR at Gateway Church,Devonport 26–27
March $110 registration. Contact [email protected] or 6247
9187 for more information.
Spiritual Care Australia National Conference. An
opportunity for professional quality continuing
education with a multi faith professional organisation
for all people who provide Pastoral Care, . 19 – 22
April at Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart.
For
registration and details of speakers write “Spiritual
Care Australia 2015 Conference” in you internet
browser or http://www.spiritualcareaustralia.org.au/styled-4/index.html
Crossroads – The Crossroads Holiday Weekend for 2015 will be from
1 - 3 May at Devonport.
L.O.V.E. Love!
for young people in years 7 and 8
21st – 22nd March 2015, Ross
is the grade 7/8 camp running concurrently with KUCA Campout and involves
travelling on buses from Launceston & Hobart to Ross. Wonderful activities will
happen in and around the Ross village. We will go on adventures, explore God’s
awesome creation, have fascinating fun discussions and do mad activities biking
around Ross including making a short film.
Registration forms: on website or email below
Uniting Church Office: 96 Margaret Street Launceston 7250
Ph: 6331 9784
E-mail: [email protected]: https://www.victas.uca.org.au/KUCA
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Praying for the Presbytery
This month please remember in your prayers:
Sherrin Jackman, Steve Terrell and Ann Perrin as they begin new
placements in the Presbytery and settle into Tasmania.
The Presbytery as it gathers on 28 February.
Gay Loftus as she moves towards the conclusion of her placement.
North – West and West Coast congregations as they move towards a
combined consultation.
Broadmarsh congregation members as they conclude their worship in
the church at Broadmarsh.
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What’s On
February
Sat 28
10am
Presbytery Meeting
9.30am
7.00pm
10.00am
12.30pm
8.00pm
10.30am
Pastoral Relations Committee, Launceston
Induction Rev Steve Terrell, Scotch Oakburn College
Presbytery Standing Committee, Launceston
KUCA Campout, Ross (until Sunday 22 March)
Induction Rev Ann Perrin, Clarence UC Bellerive
Resource and Development Committee, Launceston
9.30am
2.00pm
Pastoral Relations Committee, Launceston
Farewell Service Rev Gay Loftus, Smithton UC
Worship Conference (until Saturday 18 April)
Presbytery Standing Committee, Launceston
Resource and Development Committee, Launceston
March
Tues 3
Mon 16
Thur 26
Sat 21
Tues 24
Sat 28
April
Tues
Sun
Fri
Thur
Mon
7
12
17
23
27
10.00am
10.30am
Working with Children Check
Everyone in specified ministries or exercising any leadership in the
congregation must have a Working with Children registration in place by
1 April 2015. We expect that registration has now been applied for and
WWC registration numbers with the holder’s name and expiry dates have
been collected by congregations and church councils. This information
needs to be sent to the UCA Tasmanian Office as soon as possible.
Any questions please email: [email protected] or
phone 1300 135 513 or contact the UCA Tasmanian Office.
Published and distributed in the week before the last Sunday of each month.
Contributions received seven days prior to publication.
Editor: Graham Booth 96 Margaret St. LAUNCESTON 7250
or (03) 6331 9784 or [email protected]
Presbytery of Tasmania website:8 https://www.victas.uca.org.au/tasmania