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FROM THE
FACULTY
Welcome and congratulations to all
our new students for 2013. We look forward to working with you as you embark on
your journey of theological study and reflection. Also welcome back to our
current students. We trust you’ve enjoyed a well-deserved break and we look
forward to seeing you again soon.
Opening Service, Monday 25 February - all are welcome to the
Opening Service commencing at 9.30am with the inaugural lecture to be given by
Dr Jeff Aernie at 11.30am (morning tea and lunch will be served). Please RSVP the College Secretary on suzannec@nsw.uca.org.au
or ph 8838 8915.
PUBLICATIONS
·
Ben
Myers - the Guardian newspaper in London recently listed Ben’s latest book, Christ the Stranger, as one of the best
books of 2012. The book was also chosen by the American magazine The Christian
Century as one of the best 100 books in religion and philosophy for 2012. The
book has had a lot of positive reviews lately, and has been used by a number of
church reading groups and book clubs in Australia and elsewhere.
- Stephen Burns and Clive Pearson, contributors/editors
of Home and Away: Contextual
Theology and Local Practice, Pickwick https://wipfandstock.com/store/Home_and_Away_Contextual_Theology_and_Local_Practice
·
Clive
Pearson - What we do in ordinary time
matters in Building Communities of Reconciliation: Volume 2: Christian Responses
to Situations of Conflict, Ed.
Richard Noake and Pauline C.H. Kollotai, Seoul, Nanusma, pp. 27-44.
·
Jione Havea - is writing a bible study on Genesis 2:4b-17
(currently titled "Do just
this: Protect life") for the 2013 WCC Assembly (Busan, Korea).
The theme for the Assembly is "God of life, lead us to justice and
peace". Jione is one of six people preparing the bible studies.
·
Jione's first publication for 2013 is out -- "Death roots:
Musings of a Pacific island native" in Pacific
Identities and Well-being: Cross-cultural Perspectives edited
by Margaret Nelson Agee, Tracey McIntosh, Philip Culbertson and Cabrini
'Ofa Makasiale (New York: Routledge, 2013; 157-68)
CONNECTIONS
Ben
Myers - in December Ben did some lecturing at Fuller Theological Seminary in
California, and also enjoyed preaching on the Magnificat at a large evangelical
church in California. More recently, he's led worship services at Terrigal
Uniting Church and preached at St Alban's Anglican Church in Epping.
Last
Friday 8th Feb, the College hosted a group from the Islamic Sciences
and Research Academy (ISRA), continuing discussions in interfaith dialogue and
our joint relationship within CSU’s Faculty of Arts programme.
Clive
Pearson - led a workshop at Springwood Church on scripture, leadership and same
sex relationships.
FROM THE COLLEGE
SECRETARY
Online College Calendar - the College Calendar is
now online with all dates related to the College available - academic
timetable, college events, CSU/PaCT schedules, UCA/UME events,
Public/School/Cultural & Religious Dates (including the Lectionary
calendar) - see the UTC website, http://utc.edu.au/ and click on Calendar of Events.
Piano Cover - seeking someone skilled
in sewing and willing to make a cover for the Chapel Piano. If this is you,
would you please contact Suzanne Cullen, suzannec@nsw.uca.org.au
or ph 8838 8915.
FROM STUDENT
ADMINISTRATION
Orientation
- all new on-campus students are encouraged to attend the UTC Orientation
Session on Monday 25 February, 1.30-4.30pm in G3. Repeat session beginning with
BBQ 6.00-8.00pm. Please
RSVP the Course Administration Officer on joannes@nsw.uca.org.au
or ph 8838 8967. Further information, please see http://www.csu.edu.au/oncampus/starting-at-csu/o-week
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.
Intensives - Intensives run in January -
Interfaith
Dialogue and Liturgical Theology proved
to be lively times of discussion by those who attended. Upcoming intensives:
THL421 Principles of Church Leadership will run 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 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 Student Association, please contact
Ellie Elia, ellieelia@bigpond.com
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.”
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.”
INDUCTIONS
Rev Salesi Faupula, Saturday 16
February, 2pm at Jannali -
all welcome to the induction of Salesi at Jannali Uniting Church, 527 Box Road,
Jannali.
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.
ADVERTISING
“How to Successfully Publish”, 22
February 2013, 9.00am-5.00pm - a one day workshop
on how to write and prepare your research work for publication. Organised by
the CSU Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation. Cost $290 ($140 for
Students), lunch coffee/tea provided. Contact 9649 9040.
“Faith and Grace in Everyday Life: A
Conversation with Michael Leunig & Fr David Ranson” - Saturday 13 April
2013,
10:00am-12:30pm at the Light of Christ Centre, End of Yarley Avenue, Waitara.
This is a free event - registration is essential. Please RSVP by 5 April to www.trybooking.com/40300
or phone Patty Thomas on 9847 0518. A sausage sizzle is available after the
event with all proceeds going to support the St Vincent de Paul Society.
KEEPING IN TOUCH
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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