‘Do It Yourself’ (DIY) educational resources for small groups explore a wide range of issues in the life of disciples, leaders and congregations in the Uniting Church.
Any small group can explore a topic together – with these small-group educational resources you can do it yourself!
The set of ‘Do-It-Yourself’ (DIY) modules introduce and explore a range of important topics within the Uniting Church, and provide the resources to facilitate an educational session on each topic. Each DIY module is a stand-alone 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 for each session 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.
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?
Every DIY module is available at no cost for immediate download: https://victas.uca.org.au/digital-downloads/
Foundations of faith (6 modules)
- F1 How to read and understand the Bible
- F2 Old Testament perspectives
- F3 New Testament perspectives
- F4 Major themes in the Bible
- F5 A short foray into theology A
- F6 A short foray into theology B
Congregational life (6 modules)
- C1 The changing face of the church
- C2 The call to faithfulness in changing times
- C3 Being the church today
- C4 Resourcing our Ministry and Mission
- C5 Understanding the UCA regulations
- C6 Creative Diversity
Day-to-day ministry (6 modules)
- M1 Theology of lay ministry
- M2 Discerning our gifts
- M3 Ministry in the workplace
- M4 Ministry in the community
- M5 Understanding conflict
- M6 Becoming a public church
Leadership skills (9 modules)
- L1 Basic leadership skills
- L2 Communication: a basic leadership skill
- L3 Presentation: a basic leadership skill
- L4 Encouragement: a basic leadership skill
- L5 Leading a discussion
- L6 Resolving conflict
- L7 Understanding group dynamics
- L8 Decision making
- L9 Creative chairing
Congregational leadership (12 modules)
- E1 The Ministry of the Church Council
- E2 The Ministry of Elder within the Congregation
- E3 Communication Issues for Elders
- E4 Grief Care
- E5 The Ministry of Elder: Pastoral Visitor
- E6 The Ministry of Elder: Crisis care
- E7 Leadership of Worship: Intercessory Prayer
- E8 Lay Presidency at Baptism
- E9 Lay Presidency at Holy Communion
- E10 Communion beyond the gathered congregation
- E11 Pastoral care with older people
- E12 Dementia and pastoral care