UTC eNews 201160 Week10

A reminder that tasks are due in on time, or an extension request must be completed.  As well, lecturers should have essays returned within the specified time: see you subject outline for details.

PUBLIC HOLIDAY UPCOMING!

Monday next is a public holiday: no classes and library is closed.

SYNOD

Many of the faculty and students have taken part in the NSW ACT Synod.  Welcome back to the College, and our prayers that it has been a success for the church and an act of grace for all concerned from the college.  For the Synod webpage see http://nsw.uca.org.au/synodmeeting/media.htm .

FOR FREE

Interested in a free pre-loved ink jet printer?  See David Holden or register your interest with him at davidh@nsw.uca.org.au

STRICTLY FOOD: THINGS AFRICAN

Students with an African heritage are hosting community morning tea on Friday this week!

DISABILITY LIAISON OFFICER

Due to a redistribution of work load within the Disability Service,  Lynn Furze who is  the Disability Liaison Officer (DLO) for our Albury-Wodonga campus,  will now be supporting students with a disability at theology teaching sites.   Lynn’s contact details are below.

Lynn Furze Gordon Bevan Building, Albury-Wodonga Campus
Phone/Fax  + 61 2 6051 9867. Email: lfurze@csu.edu.au

Although students are allocated a DLO based on administrative home campus, if a student’s nominated contact is unavailable, students and staff can contact any of the DLO’s  if urgent assistance is needed.  http://www.csu.edu.au/division/studserv/my-support/disability/dlocontacts

Thank you for your support.  FROM Rose Shaw
Disability Liaison Officer | Office of Student

Services Panorama Avenue Bathurst

, NSW 2795. Tel/Fax +61 2 63384531 Email: roshaw@csu.edu.au Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday. www.csu.edu.au/division/studserv/my-support/disability/home

FROM THE ACADEMIC DESK

Evaluation of subjects.  A first notice that there will be an online evaluation form for you to fill in regarding each of your subjects.  More on this as the end of semester closes in!

Some more publications.  Gerard has contributed commentaries on the opening collects for the Sundays of Advent and Christmas as part of a series in Canadian liturgical journal Celebrate!

JUSTICE CORNER

Building Bridges, Not Walls: Prisons and the justice system , the 2011 Social Justice Statement of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has just been released.  There is a statement, prayer cards posters and a website.  To download the statement call up http://www.catholic.org.au/ and look to the page for the link to the Social Justice Statement.

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION

Our series of meditations continues. Each session commences with some breathing exercises, followed by a guided meditation.  At present we are learning Ignation meditation, a form of prayer using imagination and the Gospels.  The dates and times are

Thursday during semester 12.50-1.30

Venue: Usually G1 or G2 – check the boards for the latest

UPCOMING EVENTS

• The conference on Atheism is on later in October: See William Emilsen for details.
• The Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of NSW & ACT: Cross Cultural Gathering Weave Us Together Friday 4 to Sunday 6 November, 2011 featuring Special Guests: Bishop Dr. Daniel Iagarajah, who will be conducting Bible studies, and the Rev. Dr. Brian Brown, who will be preaching on the Sunday and leading the communion service.

KEEPING IN TOUCH

Our weekly eNewsletter is also posted on our utcnews blog. To follow or subscribe go to http://utcnews.blogspot.com/

The newsletter is from the desk of Gerard Moore News items to him by 3.00 pm each Friday gerardm@nsw.uca.org.au

UTC eNews 201160 Week 9

Four weeks of classes left!  A reminder that tasks are due in on time, or an extension request must be completed.  As well, lecturers should have essays returned within the specified time: see you subject outline for details.

WELCOME TO VISITORS

Two highly distinguished international authors and academics will be present on Tuesday as part of the Climate Conference.  Up to you to get the autographs of South African Ernst Conradie and Australia’s own Clive Hamilton!

The Climate Crisis and the Crisis of Humanity conference with Ernst Conradie and Clive Hamilton: Tuesday 20th September.

FROM THE ACADEMIC DESK

Publications aplenty this week, including three from our doctoral students.

Ben Myers discusses Rob Bell's new book, Love Wins, in this week's edition of the Christian newspaper,  Eternity (copies available in the atrium)

PhD student Ian Packer has published the essay "An immodest proposal for the practice of the Lord's table" in the volume, Beyond 400: Exploring Baptist Futures, edited by David Cohen and Michael Parsons (Pickwick Publications).

PhD student Steve Wright has a new article in one of the world's most prestigious theology journals, The Heythrop Journal. His article is titled "The Creator Sings: A Wesleyan Rethinking of Transcendence with Robert Jenson" - it's available online through the library's journal databases.

PhD student Damian Palmer has an article in the new special issue of Uniting Church Studies, titled "Learning from 'Eminent Pagans': Calvin and the Secular Authors".

THE SYNOD

Every blessing to all those participating in the Synod of the New South Wales and ACT Uniting Church, running from Friday 23^rd till Tuesday 27^th.  For details see http://nsw.uca.org.au/synodmeeting/media.htm .  Many of our faculty and students are engaged with the Synod.

JUSTICE CORNER

Building Bridges, Not Walls: Prisons and the justice system , the 2011 Social Justice Statement of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has just been released.  There is a statement, prayer cards posters and a website.  To download the statement call up http://www.catholic.org.au/ and look to the page for the link to the Social Justice Statement.

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION

Our series of meditations continues. Each session commences with some breathing exercises, followed by a guided meditation.  At present we are learning Ignation meditation, a form of prayer using imagination and the Gospels.  The dates and times are

Thursday during semester 12.50-1.30

Venue: Usually G1 or G2 – check the boards for the latest

UPCOMING EVENTS

• The conference on Atheism is on later in October: See William Emilsen for details.
• The Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of NSW & ACT: Cross Cultural Gathering Weave Us Together Friday 4 to Sunday 6 November, 2011 featuring Special Guests: Bishop Dr. Daniel Iagarajah, who will be conducting Bible studies, and the Rev. Dr. Brian Brown, who will be preaching on the Sunday and leading the communion service.

KEEPING IN TOUCH

Our weekly eNewsletter is also posted on our utcnews blog. To follow or subscribe go to http://utcnews.blogspot.com/

The newsletter is from the desk of Gerard Moore News items to him by 3.00 pm each Friday gerardm@nsw.uca.org.au

UTC eNews 201160 Week 8

With essays and assessments piling up, I hope there is a bit of time to enjoy the spring blooms.  A reminder that tasks are due in on time, or an extension request must be completed.  As well, lecturers should have essays returned within the specified time: see you subject outline for details.

FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL DESK

Warm congratulations to William Emilsen.  William has been a Senior Lecturer in the School of Theology, but his teaching, academic writing, admin roles and contribution to society have been recognized by the University as of Associate Professor standard, and consequently his classification has been revised.  Congratulations to now Associate Professor Emilsen.

Others, too, in the School have had their contributions acknowledged and their standing revised.

v     Dr Greg Jenks (Brisbane) has been classified as a Senior Lecturer

v     Dr Peter Pocock (Canberra) has been classified as a Senior Lecturer

v     Dr Brian Douglas (Canberra) has been classified as a Senior Lecturer

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION

Our series of meditations continues. Each session commences with some breathing exercises, followed by a guided meditation.  At present we are learning Ignation meditation, a form of prayer using imagination and the Gospels.  The dates and times are

Thursday during semester 12.50-1.30

Venue: Usually G1 or G2 – check the boards for the latest

POSITION VACANT

Chrissy Siggee is looking for a tutor to help her learn the basics in Hebrew.  If you are interested please contact Joanne and Renee, and they will pass on your details to her.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• One event happening in Parramatta that may be of interest to staff and students is Building Bridges 2011, an initiative of Reconciliation Western Sydney. They're running Wednesday evening free seminars (incl free dinner) during September, at 7.30pm at Parramatta Town Hall.
• The Climate Crisis and the Crisis of Humanity conference with Ernst Conradie and Clive Hamilton: Tuesday 20^th September.
• The conference on Atheism is on later in October: See William Emilsen for details.

The Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of NSW & ACT Cross Cultural Gathering Weave Us Together An initiative of the Uniting Mission & Education Board and the Multicultural Ministry Reference Group (MMRG) Friday 4 to Sunday 6 November, 2011 At the Centre for Ministry 16 Masons DR, North Parramatta , NSW, 2151 Registration 4:00 p.m. -5:30 p.m. Cost: $75 for the whole weekend or $35 per day Accomodation at the CFM: Single Room: $120 pp Double Room: $110 pp Triple Room: $100 pp For registration and more details contact Charissa Suli: Uniting Mission and Education Board Ph: 8267 4390/ 0427 939 170 PO Box A2178, Sydney South NSW 1235 email charissas@nsw.uca.org.au To register _ll out the form on the back and send to Charissa Suli by 14 October. Special Guests: Bishop Dr. Daniel Iagarajah, who will be conducting Bible studies, and the Rev. Dr. Brian Brown, who will be preaching on the Sunday and leading the communion service.

KEEPING IN TOUCH

Our weekly eNewsletter is also posted on our utcnews blog. To follow or subscribe go to http://utcnews.blogspot.com/

The newsletter is from the desk of Gerard Moore News items to him by 3.00 pm each Friday gerardm@nsw.uca.org.au

UTC eNews 201160 week 7

Welcome back to classes.  I hope that the break was productive and even a bit restive.

FROM THE ACADEMIC DESK

There will be a special issue of Uniting Church Studies out this coming week celebrating the 500^th anniversary of John Calvin’s birth. The Calvin Quincentenary issue explores the role of Calvin as a public theologian and offers a distinctly Australian and Uniting Church contribution to Calvin studies. Copies may be purchased individually for $20 from the front office.  For more information see William Emilsen.

CONGRATULATIONS: Paul Chalson’s Doctor of Ministry thesis has been accepted and he will graduate as a Doctor of Ministry at the end of the year.  The title of the thesis was: Earthing God in Liturgy.

Further on books, copies of the book Out of Place, edited by Jione and Clive, are available for sale from the front office at a price of $30.

WELCOME to Heidi Wright who will be working on Mondays as a job share with Itu until the end of November.

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION

Our series of meditations continues. Each session commences with some breathing exercises, followed by a guided meditation.  At present we are experiencing mantra style meditations.  The dates and times are

Thursday during semester 12.50-1.30

Venue: TBA in light of room allocation for the conference

POSITION VACANT

Chrissy Siggee is looking for a tutor to help her learn the basics in Hebrew.  If you are interested please contact Joanne and Renee, and they will pass on your details to her.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Wesley LifeForce Suicide Memorial Day: Friday, September 9, 2011.  Each year Wesley LifeForce holds a memorial service for those affected by suicide to enable them to come together in a spirit of comfort and hope.  The service will be held at 12pm, Friday, September 9, 2011, at the Sydney Opera House.  All are warmly invited to attend.  For info http://www.wesleylifeforce.org/ or call 8922 9095.
• One event happening in Parramatta that may be of interest to staff and students is Building Bridges 2011, an initiative of Reconciliation Western Sydney. They're running Wednesday evening free seminars (incl free dinner) during September, at 7.30pm at Parramatta Town Hall.
• The Climate Crisis and the Crisis of Humanity conference with Ernst Conradie and Clive Hamilton: Tuesday 20^th September.
• The conference on Atheism is on later in October: See William Emilsen for details.

AN INVITATION FROM GALLIPOLI MOSQUE

• Auburn Gallipoli Mosque takes pleasure inviting you to its 111h Annual Mosque Open Day to be held on Sunday 25 September 2011 at Auburn Gallipoli Mosque.

Take this opportunity to experience the serenity of being surrounded by traditional Ottoman artwork. The Mosque Open Day is the perfect opportunity to get answers and explanations to your questions about Islam and peak your curiosity about what happens inside a Mosque if you have never had the opportunity before.

Participate in:

- Tours of the mosque

- Information seminars

- Screenings of informative documentaries about Islam

- Meeting members of the Muslim community

- Refreshments and light lunch

Address:  North Pde, Auburn, NSW, 2144

Date:       Sunday 25th September 2011

Time:       10am to 4pm

Phone:     (02) 9646 5972

Email:      info@gallipolimosque.org.au

Website:   http://www.gallipolimosque.org.au/

KEEPING IN TOUCH

Our weekly eNewsletter is also posted on our utcnews blog. To follow or subscribe go to http://utcnews.blogspot.com/

The newsletter is from the desk of Gerard Moore News items to him by 3.00 pm each Friday gerardm@nsw.uca.org.au