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Recent News Items
Requiem Eucharist to Celebrate the Life of Canon Michael Elliott BSG – 27th February 2012
All members, graduates and friends of the School are invited to join us on Monday 27th February at 6.30 pm at St Augustine’s Church (37 Winsor Street), Merewether as we celebrate a Requiem Eucharist to remember and honour the life of Canon Michael Elliott BSG, and to pray for him in the presence of the [...]
The Church at Work – Diocesan Lent Study Now Available
‘The Church at Work’ a five session Lent study resource is now available on the NSTM website. The study guide and accompanying video introductions for each session are available to watch or download from the site. Copies of the DVD and study guide can also be ordered. Further information is available in the ‘RESOURCES’ section.
Canon Michael Elliott BSG – Rest in Peace
Gregorian Friar, Priest, Prophet, Activist, Missiologist, Educationalist and Friend Brother Michael Elliott BSG died peacefully in Auckland Hospital in the early hours of Wednesday 8th February 2012 after a short period in hospital, three weeks before his 74th birthday. He had recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the diaconate and the 49th anniversary of his [...]
Message to New Participants in the Bishop’s Certificate and Diploma Programmes
Welcome It was great to welcome new participants to the Bishop’s Certificate and Diploma programmes at the February learning weekend! Programme Handbook We request all participants to read the white Programme Handbook before proceeding further with their studies. Please contact the Director if you need help understanding any aspect of the programme. What Should I [...]
NSTM Applications Reach 100 for 2012
NSTM applications for new and continuing participants in the Bishop’s Certificate, Diploma and OLM Formation Programme reached 100 this morning. We look forward to welcoming 7o people to the learning and formation weekend this coming weekend. Please be in prayer for your fellow participants. Due to the new registrations the accommodation list for the learning [...]
Bishop’s Sermons from Recent Clergy Commissionings
The text of sermons preached by the Bishop of Newcastle at the commissioning of priests to serve in the parishes of Wyong and Muswellbrook are now available for download. Commissioning Sermon: Wyong Commissioning Sermon: Muswellbrook
Calling All Musicians for the Learning Weekend
We currently do not have a pianist for the February learning weekend. If you would be willing to assist us on the keyboard, or on another instrument please contact Emma Haining as soon as possible at administrator@schooloftheology.net Final details about the learning weekend including the programme, accommodation list and travel directions will be published later [...]
Reminder to OLMs and Continuing Certificate and Diploma Participants to Register for 2012
Please remember that the final date for receiving registrations for the OLM Formation Programme and for the Bishop’s Certificate and Diploma Programmes for continuing participants is Monday 16th January. If you are: 1. A member of the OLM Formation Programme 2. A Bishop’s Certificate or Diploma Participant who will be commencing the second or third [...]
Final Weekend for Promoting Bishop’s Certificate & Diploma Programmes – We Need Your Help
We need the help of all members and graduates of the School to promote the Bishop’s Certificate and Diploma programmes across the Diocese this weekend. We would be very grateful if you would be willing to help us to promote the Bishop’s Certificate and Diploma programmes at services on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th January [...]
Wishing You a Joyful and Peace-filled Christmas
We send Christmas greetings to all of the participants, graduates and friends of the School. The Bishop of Newcastle’s Christmas sermon is available here. The Archbishop of Canterbury’s Christmas sermon is available here.
