UTC
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FROM THE
FACULTY
The
Opening Ceremony and orientation held on Monday was a great time of worship,
fellowship and learning, as we participated in the day’s proceedings and Dr
Jeff Aernie presented his lecture on Paul, the gospel and Christian identity.
We
look forward to classes commencing next Monday 4th March and encourage
you to speak with faculty or Student Administration if you have any concerns as
we commence the new academic year.
Research Seminars
The
first seminars will be on Friday 15 March from 10am-4.30pm in G3. Presenters
for the day are John Williams, Brendan Pratt, Mereia Votomosi, Sam Amosa and
Alison Cooke.
Publications
·
William
Emilsen (editor) - the latest edition of Uniting
Church Studies is now available. This edition focuses on faith and atheism.
Copies available for purchase from Student Admin. Cost $22.50.
Connections
·
William
Emilsen - met with Muslim delegates from North Africa and Dr Derya Iner people
from the Islamic Sciences and Research Academy of Australia (ISRA).
FROM STUDENT
ADMINISTRATION
Candidate
Orientation - will take place on Wednesday 27 Feb (10.00-3.30),
Thu 28 Feb (9.30-3.30) and Fri 1 March (9.30-12.00).
Pacific Island Orientation, Wednesday
13 March, 7.00-9.00pm
- all welcome. For more details contact Sef Carroll. Please RSVP Sef Carroll, secarroll@csu.edu.au
or phone 8838 8914.
Scholarships - Applications for
Undergraduate and Continuing Education Scholarships for first session are
available from Monday 11 February. Closing date: Friday 22 March. For an
application form with further information, please see Student Admin for an
undergraduate application form, or contact umeinfo@nsw.uca.org.au
for a continuing education scholarship form.
Census Date - Wednesday 27 March - please note this is the
last date for automatic withdrawal from subjects, for domestic students
withdrawing to receive a refund of their fees, and to apply for a Leave of
Absence.
Academic Timetable - the timetable has been
updated to reflect the new Census Date. If you have any question regarding the
timetable, please contact Joanne Stokes, joannes@nsw.uca.org.au or 8838 8967.
Pizza Night, Thursdays - will now be held
Thursdays from 5.30pm - come and join the fellowship. Cost is $5.00 per person
weekly.
Community Afternoon Tea, Tuesdays - this community gathering
(previously Friday mornings) will now be held on Tuesdays afternoons commencing
at 2.45pm, to allow as many people as possible to attend. All welcome.
THL421 Principles of Church Leadership will run as an Intensive on 8-9 Mar,
4-6 Apr, 2-4 May and is designed
to help you grow leadership capacity in a church context.
THL230 The Practice of Cross Cultural Ministry will be offered as an Intensive in
3rd semester 2013 instead of first semester. Contact Student Admin for further
information on the Intensives.
FROM THE LIBRARY
New Books - the new books purchased by the
library during February are now on display opposite the circulation desk in the
library and are available for loan. Several of them will be highlighted on the
library website over the next few weeks. If you are interested in borrowing or
viewing any of these (or any of the other resources in the library) please
contact us and we would love to assist you. To view these books in our
catalogue click on the link below.
FROM THE FIRST YEAR
MENTOR
Writers’ Workshop, Monday 8 April,
9.00am-4.00pm
- a workshop is being held to develop writing skills. If you would like more
information or would like to attend, please contact Sef Carroll, secarroll@csu.edu.au
FROM THE STUDENT
ASSOCIATION
Student Big Day Out BBQ Lunch,
Saturday 9 March, 9.00am-3.00pm - at the Centre for Ministry. This is an opportunity for
students, faculty and staff to bring family, catch up with each other as we
begin the New Year and most importantly, to get to know the new students who
have joined UTC. All welcome. Hosted by the Candidates, please RSVP to Student Administration if you plan to attend.
FROM THE SENIOR
STUDENT
The Senior Student, Suzanne Stanton,
will be available to discuss with students any concerns or needs every Thursday
during semester from 1.00pm until 4.00pm. She will be located in the All Saints
Room in the library.
If you need to contact Suzanne at any time, or wish to arrange a meeting at
another time, you can ring her on 0408 659 702 or email her at suziestanton@bigpond.com.
According to the charter of the Student Association, “the Senior Student
is appointed to represent the Student Association in its dealings with the
Principal and other relevant bodies, be involved in pastoral oversight of
students and consult with the Principal about the day to day running of the
college.”
SYNOD NEWS
Induction - Rev Paul Cosier, Saturday 2 March, 2pm at Greystanes - all are invited to attend the
induction of Paul at Greystanes Uniting Church, corner of Cumberland and
Eldridge Roads, Greystanes.
Lent workshop, 9.30am-4.00pm 2nd
March at the Centre for Ministry (free).
Contact Judyth Roberts for more information on 0409 154 625 or judythr@nsw.uca.org.au
Leaders to Go Conference, Tuesday
28-Friday 31 May 2013, Stanwell Tops - a children’s and families ministry
leadership conference dealing with communicating with the TGIF generation
(Twitter, Google, iDevice, FaceBook), see http://leaderstogo.org.au/
National Godly Play Dinner and
Conference, 12-13 April 2013, Parkville VIC
- contact judythr@nsw.uca.org.au
Lenten ideas for children, young
people and families,
see:
- http://childrensministry.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Fridge-Faith-for-Families-2013.pdf
- 40 development assets over 40
days of lent, http://ctm.uca.edu.au/youth/day-1-family-support-4040-lent/
- Lent event, http://www.lentevent.com/
- Lent ideas from Barnabas, http://www.barnabasinchurches.org.uk/find/all/ideas/1/lent/
ADVERTISING
Position Vacant - Pymble Uniting Church are seeking a Family Worker for 20 hours per week. Applications close 27 February 2013. Contact Rev Steve Aynsley on 9144 3100 for more information.
The newsletter is from the Principal
and College Secretary.
News items in by 1.00 pm each Friday
to suzannecnsw.uca.org.au
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