UTC eNews 201360 Week 7

UTC eNews 201360 week 7

FROM THE ACADEMIC DEAN

Welcome back to classes.  I hope that the last two weeks has been an enjoyable break, though not too devoid of study and writing.  We now have six weeks of semester in which to take up the challenges of learning, researching and setting our thoughts in order!

Out & About

In the break Ben Myers went to Azerbaijan, to participate in a conference on relations between Muslim, Christian and Jewish communities in the Middle East region.

Publications

Jione Havea “Opening Borders, for Diaspora is Home” in Anne Elvey & David Gormley-O’Brien (eds), Climate Change Cultural Change: Religious Responses and Responsibilities (Preston, Vic: Mosaic, 2013), 65-77.

Gerard Moore “Eucharist: Scripture in Prayer and Song, Action and Sign” in Carmel Pilcher, David Orr and Elizabeth Harrington (eds), Vatican Council II: Reforming Liturgy (Adelaide: ATF Theology, 2013), 129-144.

SERVICE OF WORD & SACRAMENT / COMMUNITY LUNCH – no service this week as we will be holding a Retreat day from 9.30am-3.30pm at the CFM. Community lunch will be held - all welcome.

LECTIONARY for Sunday 15 September: Jer 4:11-12, 22-28, Ps 14, 1 Tim 1:12-17, Lk 15:1-10.

FROM STUDENT ADMINISTRATION

End of Year Celebration, Friday 18 October, 5.30pm for Dinner ($25 adult, $10 child, under 5 free), 7.30pm Worship Service. RSVP and ticket purchase for dinner (by 25 September) at Student Administration, reneek@nsw.uca.org.au

Graduation emails - are being sent out to students who qualify, so keep an eye out for this CSU email.

On time applications for new undergraduate students enrolling in subjects for first session 2014 are to be submitted and paid for by midnight 27 September 2013 - otherwise late fees will apply. Normal application cost is $60. All new applications for enrolments in the BTh programme (full-time, on campus) need to be applied through the University Admissions Centre (UAC), rather than CSU directly. See http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/

FROM THE FIRST YEAR MENTOR

Pasifika Information evening, Wednesday September 18th: 6.30-9.30pm - an information evening specifically created for Pacific Islanders who are thinking about studying theology will be held at UTC. This is an opportunity to meet members of faculty, explore the different pathways into the degree, meet current and former Pacific Island students and hear about the many different ways of being supported (financial and otherwise) for the duration of the degree. For more information about the evening or for flyers contact: Sef Carroll secarroll@csu.edu.au or Student Admin: 8838 8914.

FROM THE STUDENT ASSOCIATION

Lunch Contributions $40 - to fund the Community Lunch each Wednesday following Chapel, a contribution of $40 each semester is asked of every student/faculty member/regular visitor. Please make payment early in the semester if possible. Payment is preferred by electronic payment to the following account:

Account Name: Students Associate Cheque Facility

BSB: 634 634

Account Number: 1000 36352

Reference: Please put your name + lunch

If you do not have the facilities to make payment via direct transfer, or have any questions, please see Seungjae Yeon (Treasurer) ph 0413 837 721. Thank you.

UNITING CHURCH NEWS

From the UME Executive Director:
 

Friends

You will be aware of the tragic loss to the Torrens family of their family home in Evans Head.

Dianne is chairperson of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress, a member of Synod Standing Committee and valued friend and colleague. We continue to hold the family in our thoughts and prayers and are thankful for their local community who are journeying with them through this time.

As a practical response, UME is facilitating an appeal for those who would like to assist the family.

If you would like to make a contribution, we can accept donations in the following ways:

·         cheque – made out to Uniting Mission and Education – and sent to:
UME – Torrens Appeal,
16 Masons Drive,
North Parramatta 2151

·         credit card –phone 8838 8900 and speak to one of our friendly reception staff who will take your details

·         direct deposit (EFT):

Bank:	Uniting Financial Services
Account Name:	Uniting Mission & Education EFT Direct Deposits UME
BSB:	634 634
Account Number:	1000 35066

                       Reference:                  Donation-DT

·         cash – bring to reception at the Centre for Ministry, 16 Masons Drive, North Parramatta 2151

We will issue receipts.

Please note that donations for this appeal are, unfortunately, not tax deductible.

grace and peace

Kath

Yurora Open House, 16 September 2013, 7.00-8.30pm - an opportunity to meet with the Yurora Management team to hear about and contribute your ideas for National Christian Youth Convention (NCYC) 2014. Venue: Room G2 at the CFM, 16 Masons Drive, North Parramatta. More information: www.ncyc.com.au

 

GENERAL NEWS

New College Lectures - 17-19 September 2013 - Guest Speaker Professor Stanley Hauerwas, Professor of Theological Ethics at Duke Divinity School/Duke University Law School. Theme: The work of theology: thinking, writing and acting politically. Free admission. More information www.newcollege.unsw.edu.au/events

Interfaith Prayer Service on the International Day of Peace - Saturday 21 September 2013, 11am at St David’s Uniting Church Main Hall, 454 Pacific Highway, Lindfield (cnr Pacific Hwy and Provincial Road).

POSITIONS VACANT

St David’s Uniting Church Haberfield seeks a youth worker to join its ministry team. The appointment is initially 6 hours per week (Fridays and Sundays). A demonstrated track record in ministering to youth is desirable. Applications close 30th September 2013 For further information please contact: Ms Heather Thompson phone 9798 3059 or email heatherthompson@optusnet.com.au.

The Australian and New Zealand Association of Theological Schools (ANZATS) and Council of Deans of Theology (CDT) is seeking an Executive Officer, to act as a secretariat for both bodies. See the attached position description for more information.

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