UTC
eNews 201360 Week 2
FROM
THE FACULTY
Publications
PhD
student Matthew Wilcoxen has a new article in Heythrop Journal:
"Augustine's Theology of Time: A Trinitarian Reassessment of Confessions
11" http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/heyj.12056/abstract
UPCOMING
EVENTS
Wednesday
7 August - the Westmead Congregation Visit has been cancelled and an
alternative programme at the CFM is being developed. More details next week.
FROM
THE SENIOR STUDENT
Theological
Education Resourcing Network (“Uniting Learning Network”)
- The UTC Student Association invites all students to attend a meeting on 1
August 2013 at 5.00pm in G2 to hear more about the creation of the Theological
Education Resourcing Network and the establishment of the resourcing hub for
this network at the Centre for Ministry. Kath Merrifield, (Director of Uniting
Mission and Education and Gerard Moore (Head of the School of Theology and
Academic Dean) will both speak and be available to answer questions that
students may have.
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.
FROM
STUDENT ADMINISTRATION
ALL
students please ensure that fees have been paid and changes to enrolments made
by Friday the 2nd of August, if you have any queries or problems
that arise please come and see Student Administration.
FROM
THE LIBRARY
Some
books from a personal collection have been donated to the Library - some of
these will be available for sale at the following times
Wed
7 August - 1pm-5pm
Thu
8 August - 10.30am-5pm
Please
contact the Library for access to the books during the above times.
CHAPEL
SERVICE & COMMUNITY LUNCH - a Service of Word and
Sacrament will be held on Wednesday 31st from 11.30am-12.30pm followed by
community lunch - all welcome. The lectionary for Sunday 4 August (Pentecost
11) is Hosea 11:1-11, Psalm 107:1-9, 43, Colossians 3:1-11, Luke 1:13-21
(Green).
SYNOD
NEWS
Scholarships
for Undergraduate and Continuing education - applications for the second
round of scholarships in 2013 are now open and close Tuesday 6 August. Download
an application form from www.utc.edu.au or www.ume.nsw.uca.org.au
or contact Student Admin.
CPE’s
50th - this year is the 50th
Anniversary of Clinical Pastoral Education. UME’s Pastoral Counselling
Institute (PCI) are hosting the annual CPE Conference at the CFM on 25-26 July
and the Governor of NSW, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir will visit to
award certificates to graduates on Friday.
ASSEMBLY NEWS
Gross failure of compassion on asylum seekers - The Uniting Church in Australia has expressed its deep
concern over the latest round of policy amendments designed to punish asylum
seekers arriving by boat. President, Rev. Prof. Andrew Dutney spoke of
his dismay at the extreme abdication of responsibility demonstrated by the new
arrangements announced by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. "We now see
firmly entrenched in our political system an approach that seeks to circumvent
the spirit of hospitality and compassion codified in international treaties and
obligations," said Rev. Prof. Dutney.
"Denying refugees the possibility of settlement
in Australia denies them hope and will have a devastating impact on those who
have fled persecution. We know from recent UN reports that the processing
centre on Manus Island is grossly inadequate. We also know that the ongoing
human rights violations and extreme poverty in Papua New Guinea mean it is not
a safe option for permanent resettlement of refugees. It is burden-shifting at
its most base."
National Director of UnitingJustice Rev. Elenie Poulos
noted that the most recent suite of policy changes is one of the most
disproportionate responses witnessed in recent years. "Both major
political parties are refusing to acknowledge the reality of the lives of those
who arrive by boat," said Rev. Poulos. "People will continue to make
dangerous journeys as long as they feel unsafe where they are. If we are
serious about saving lives the focus must be on improving protection and
conditions for asylum seekers in the countries in the region. It is a fact that
Australia receives less than 0.3% of refugees worldwide – a miniscule amount.
And of those who do arrive, that over 90% of those seeking asylum are found to
be fleeing persecution and in need of protection.Today is the day we can say
for certain that we have lost our moral compass when it comes to compassion for
asylum seekers and refugees," said Rev. Poulos.
For the story on Uniting Church representatives
speaking out at a Federal Government caucus meeting in Balmain, see http://assembly.uca.org.au/news/item/1420-speaking-truth-to-power-about-asylum-seekers
GENERAL NEWS
Wesleyan Conference - the Fifth Annual ACWR (Australian Centre for
Wesleyan Research) Conference is being held 26-27 July at Bulayu House. This
year’s theme is Holy Trinity - Holy People. More information http://acwr.edu.au/fifth-annual-acwr-conference-26-27-july-2013
702
ABC Sydney Morning program Election broadcast live from Parramatta: The Town
Hall Forum
Linda
Mottram and the Morning team will broadcast from the Parramatta Town Hall on
Wednesday 31 July from 8:30am, to find out what matters in the region. This is
your chance to ask the questions that matter to you and have your say about the
future of Sydney in the lead-up to the Federal Election. Audience questions
will drive the forum, giving voters in the Parramatta area a chance to air the
issues that matter to them. The Forum will also have a special focus on young
voters. Are they as disengaged as some claim? Do they think beyond “youth”
issues? How will they manage the needs of an aging Australia, balance mining and
the environment or address the population debate? So you don’t have to be Gen Y
to come along.
Everyone
including community groups, students and Industry Leaders and are invited to
attend our Town Hall Forum to experience live radio and join the discussion. Please
register to be part of audience at abc.net.au/sydney
If
you can’t get to our Town Hall Forum, tune in to the live broadcast from 8.30am
or stream online at abc.net.au/sydney. You can also be part of the conversation
online at facebook.com/702abcsydney or on Twitter using the hashtag
#ParraForum.
Date:
Wednesday 31 July 2013
Time:
8.30am (start) – 11am (Forum will run until10.00am)
Place:
Parramatta Town Hall, 182 Church Street, Parramatta
FINAL DAYS *** FINAL DAYS
*** FINAL DAYS
Kentigern
Sale - Now 90% off all stock
Sale
will end Wednesday 31 July
Cash
or credit card only
Mon-Sat
9.00am-5.00pm
Some
titles available:
The Ugly Duckling goes to
Work, Mette Norgaard, $2.80
Wild at Heart, John
Eldridge $1.30
The Story We Find
Ourselves In, Brian McClaren $3.40
The Last Word and the Word
After That, Brian McClaren, $3.40
Disordered Loves: Healing
the Seven Deadly Sins, William Stafford $1.30
One World: The Interaction
of Science & Technology, John Polkinghorne $2.50
The Birth of Plenty, William
Bernstein $4.00
KEEPING
IN TOUCH
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