An exploration of and training for presiding at the sacrament of Communion as celebrated by the Uniting Church in Australia.

About the Course

This course will be presented through a mixed-mode of three Wednesday evenings via Zoom and one full-day face-to-face training day (to be determined in discussion with participants)

The face-to-face training day must be attended to complete this course.

This course is for:

• Anyone interested in learning about communion in the Uniting Church;
• Elders/leaders sharing the distribution of communion when the presider is in another place eg via Zoom;
• Lay presiders looking for a refresher course;
• People exploring the idea of lay presidency and those already authorised by the Pastoral Relations Committee as part of their recognition.
• It is also an ideal opportunity for a small group, faith community, bible study group, or congregation to spend time exploring the sacraments together.

Dates and Times

This course will be delivered over four sessions:

Three Wednesday evening sessions via Zoom and one full-day of face-to-face training.

Zoom Training Schedule:

Zoom Session 1 of 3:Wednesday , 24th May 7 pm—8:30 pm

Zoom Session 2 of 3:Wednesday 14th June, 7 pm—8:30 pm

Zoom Session 3 of 3:Wednesday , 5th July, 7 pm—8:30 pm

The Face to Face Day:

Venues & dates to be confirmed. It is expected that due to the size of the Presbytery more than one face-to-face day will be required at locations to be negotiated with participants.

Cost

Free to Uniting Church members.