Pilgrim Learning Community

Do you know people who would like some training in listening skills, caring for others, or pastoral care? Perhaps there are elders or hospital visitors in your congregation or presbytery who would love some training. Phone up Pilgrim Learning Community (07) 3377 9724 or 0448 958 940 and talk it over. Let us kow what your hopes and expectations are, what are the needs of the trainees, and when and where such training might be best deliverd. We’ll do our best to offer what is needed.

The Spirituality of Peacemaking

How can Christians be peacemakers in a violent world? Put Saturday 6 September in your diary. A one day workshop From Violence to Wholeness will be conducted on the spirituality of peacemaking at the UC Centre in Auchenflower, Brisbane.  It is being organised by Pilgrim Learning Community and the training will be conducted by an experienced trainer from Pace e Bene, an international group with its roots in the spirituality of Francis of Assisi. Cost of $75 includes morning and afternoon coffee and a hot lunch. Only the first 20 registrations can be accepted. Contact Rob Bos on rob.bos@ucaqld.com.au or 07 3377 9724.

This new course from Pilgrim Learning Community covers such areas as the history of the UCA, its distinctive features, how the UCA works out what it believes, the values it lives by and the way members practise their beliefs in every-day life. It also introduces people to the Basis of Union and touches briefly on the Code of Ethics and Ministry Practice.  The course is suitable for anyone wanting to know more about The Uniting Church and its ethos, including inquirers, people preparing for baptism/confirmation and new members. Organise a small group and enrol together! The course also fulfils part of the requirements for those entering the new lay ministry of Pastor. The cost is $55 (incl. GST) or $50 if paid for by a UCA body. Contact Pilgrim Learning Community on 07 3377 9724 or pilgrim@ucaqld.com.au.