UTC eNews 201360 Week 10
Welcome to Carla Hall, who has taken up the position
of Assistant to the College and Executive Director.
FROM THE FACULTY
Out & About
- Carolyn preached
at Balmain.
- The Community
enjoyed hosting the children on Wednesday.
SERVICE OF WORD & SACRAMENT / COMMUNITY LUNCH – a service will be held on Wednesday 9 October from 11.30pm followed by
community lunch - all welcome.
LECTIONARY for Sunday Lam
1:1-6, Lam 3:19-26 or Ps 137, 2 Tim 1:1-14, Lk 17:5-10 (Green)
FROM THE STUDENT
ASSOCIATION
Newly Elected Student Association Executive and
Represantives for 2014
The
student association is a voice for all students here at the United Theological
College. The United Theological College Students Association (UTCSA) exists for
the wellbeing and pastoral care of all students, and provides a channel for
communication and hospitality between the student body and any other linked or
associated bodies. There is no cost to join the UTCSA and welcomes all private
and candidate students to be part of this association and the executive is here
to help the student body where they can.
At
the 2013 Annual General meeting which occurred on Thursday 26th September some
positions of the UTCSA were elected. Below is a list of the roles and newly
appointed members of the UTCSA executive and other areas of representation for
the student body:-
Chairperson
- David Stuart
Secretary
- Radhika Sukumar
Treasurer
- Adrian White
Member
of Executive Non-Portfolio - Simote Finau
Senior
Student - Grant Atkins
CMF
Rep - Christine Palmer & Kodjo Nkurmah
Finance
& Property Committee - Adrian White
Library
Committee - Lofa Aaengalelei
UTC
Council - Grant Atkins
CFM
Committee - Bridget Perkins
Pastoral
Counseling Institute - Jimmy
Scholarships
Committee - Charissa Suli
Chapel
Assistant - Yet to be filled.
Hospitality
and Social Club - Yet to be filled.
If
you have any queries regarding the UTCSA please don't hesitate to contact the
chairperson, david.stuart77@gmail.com
for further queries.
FROM THE FIRST YEAR
MENTOR
CSU Study Link Subject: SSS028 Transition to University
-April 5-6 2014 at UTC - this is a highly recommended subject for
those beginning study at CSU and also students who wish to brush up on their
reading, writing and critical thinking skills. The subject also covers the
following topics:
- Academic
expectations
- University
culture and structure
- CSU support
systems (online & other)
- On-line learning
strategies
For
more information, including how to apply: www.csu.edu.au/student/studylink.htm
Alternatively
contact Sef Carroll: secarroll@csu.edu.au
FROM STUDENT ADMINISTRATION
Sacraments Course
-will be run over 4 days on Oct 29 & 30 & Nov 5 & 6, 2013 from 9am
– 5pm at the CFM. For registration and further details please contact Student
Admin on 02 8838 8914 or email jennys@nsw.uca.org.au.
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, UNITING MISSION &
EDUCATION
International Aid - please
see the link below for a Uniting Church opinion piece by Andrew Williams, our
General Secretary, on ABC online on 26th September. It’s about international
aid cuts abroad and the importance of keeping peace in Syria.
Induction Service for Chris Budden, Resource Worker with
the Uniting Aboriginal & Islander Christian Congress - Tuesday 5 November
2013, 6.30-7.00pm start at the CFM. All welcome. Please
RSVP hazel@nsw.uca.org.au
or phone 8838 8980.
Uniting for Asylum Seekers - www.givehope.org.au
- this initiative of the Uniting Church in support of asylum seekers is a great
example of the Uniting Church at its collaborative best. Watch the video - which involved the wonderful talents of our
students, Radhika and Charissa - tell your friends, and post to social
networks. Check out how you can get involved.
David Reichardt update -
see www.ecomissiolog.blogspot.in
UPCOMING EVENTS
A day in the Park, 24 October 2013, 10am-1.00pm at Wahroonga Park, celebrating Children’s Week 2013 (organized by UME).
Located next to Wahroonga Station on Coonanbarra Road, see www.dayinthepark.org.au
Pete Rollins ‘Playing
with Fire’, Friday 1 November, 7.30pm at
the CFM - a theological conversation moderated by Scott Stephens. All welcome.
More info (including other Sydney events): www.facebook.com/rollins2013
Women of Faith Dinner, Sunday 3 November, 5.45pm - Westella Renaissance, 3 New Street East, Lidcombe. Cost $60. Please
RSVP by 28 October to registrations @affinity.org.au or phone 8065 2502
(vegetarian meal on request).
KEEPING IN TOUCH
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