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

The four tutorials will be hosted on:

August 13
September 3
October 15
November 19

Registrations close strictly on Monday 5 August 2024

Understanding the UCA

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