{"id":7898,"date":"2026-01-19T22:29:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T22:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/?page_id=7898"},"modified":"2026-01-19T22:29:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T22:29:37","slug":"centre-for-theology-and-ministry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/church.debug.victas.uca.org.au\/?page_id=7898","title":{"rendered":"Centre for Theology and Ministry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Centre for Theology and Ministry (CTM) is located at 29 College Crescent, Parkville. You can find the map to <a href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CTM-MAP.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CTM here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It was purpose-built as a vibrant educational hub to provide resources and to inspire advancement for all who seek discipleship, leadership opportunities and ministry \u2013 lay and ordained \u2013 within the church and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>Today it is a multi-purpose complex incorporating <a href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/elm\/\">equipping Leadership for Mission<\/a>. eLM is one of the three units which comprise the Victorian and Tasmanian Synod Ministries and Operations. In addition to providing offices for most eLM staff, the CTM is home to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pilgrim.edu.au\/\">Pilgrim Theological College<\/a><br \/>\nPilgrim Theological College is a community of education and formation for people learning the journey of faith. It offers the highest standards of scholarship in theology, philosophy and ministry in today\u2019s contemporary world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dml.vic.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dalton McCaughey Library<\/a><br \/>\nThe Dalton McCaughey Library is a collaboration between the Uniting Church in Australia (VicTas), the Australian Jesuits and the Trinity College Theological School. It serves the clergy, staff and theological colleges of the three organisations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/otira-book-club\">Otira Theological Book Club<\/a><br \/>\nOtira Theological Book Club provides an opportunity to borrow a wide range of books designed to inspire great discussion, offer another perspective, and further their own Christian education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"Resourcing\"><strong>CTM Resourcing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>CTM Resourcing is a rich trove of resources for supporting, encouraging and informing discipleship and ministry. The resources include texts (everything from books to lectionaries), a wide range of certificates and service records, UCA logos (indoor\/outdoor stickers, sew-on badges, lapel pins), CDs, tapers and much more.\u00a0 Most are primarily Uniting Church in Australia based, some are sourced from external publishers and others are generated by the Centre for Theology and Ministry in Parkville.<\/p>\n<p>See the range of products available and place your order from the <a href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/ctm-resourcing\/\">CTM Resourcing webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Room-Hire\"><strong>Facility\/Room Hire<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The CTM also operates as a centre for events, meetings and functions. Facilities are available for hire seven days a week, subject to availability. Most rooms are fully equipped with Audio Visual equipment, most with live-streaming capabilities, and can be arranged with tables and\/or chairs to suit any kind of event. Yuma Auditorium also has a grand piano and staging available. CTM also has a separate lounge, breakout and eating areas available.<\/p>\n<p>Our Hospitality Team can assist with room bookings, layout, equipment and catering either through our in-house caf\u00e9, Sage and Grace, one of our recommended external caterers, or your own.<br \/>\n<span class=\"x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted1\">For further information, including available rooms and rates, see the CTM <\/span><span class=\"x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted1\">Spaces for <\/span><span class=\"x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted1\">Hire PDF below or <a href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/download\/922\/centre-for-theology-and-ministry\/16989\/ctm-spaces-for-hire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Maclean-House\"><strong>Maclean House<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Conveniently located on the picturesque grounds of Ormond College beside the Centre for Theology and Ministry, Maclean House offers affordable B&amp;B accommodation with a range of comfortable double, twin or triple share rooms over two levels. For further information see the Maclean House PDF below or <a href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/download\/922\/centre-for-theology-and-ministry\/21172\/ctm-maclean-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sage &amp; Grace Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Sage and Grace Caf\u00e9 offers homemade sandwiches, salads, cakes and daily take home meals, using quality ingredients and catering for dietaries from gluten free, vegan and low fodmap. <a href=\"https:\/\/sageleafcatering.com\/cafe-parkville-melbourne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit website<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Contacts:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Email: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:CTMReception@victas.uca.org.au\"><strong>CTMReception@victas.uca.org.au<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Phone: (03) 9340-8800\u00a0 <\/strong>(Mon-Fri 8am-5pm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Related Documents<\/h4>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We encourage behaviour that helps church people to consider the ethics and responsibilities required of them. 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