St Mark's National Theological Centre

17/06/2026

Give thanks to God for a wonderful Info Session for prospective students.

What a joy to see the Lord at work in young and old(er), prompting His children to study theology so that they might know Him better. What a privilege to be able to serve them in this way.

Please join us in praying for those who are considering studying in Session 2.

16/06/2026

Thank you Rev Gill Varcoe for generously donating a copy of this new book to the St Mark's library.

The Oxford Handbook of the Book of Common Prayer was written by 46 Anglican scholars from around the world to aid understanding and practices of worship in Anglicanism.

The book includes a chapter by Rev Varcoe that explores the role of intercession in public worship.

This book is a terrific addition to our library and valuable resource for our students across Australia. You can find it on the New Books display.

08/06/2026

Our women's scholarship fund appeal has been an immense success. We've already been able to fund three women who are now studying at St Mark’s.

We aim to raise another $30K by 30 June for three more women. Can you help?

Behind every scholarship is a woman called to ministry but blocked by finances. Your donation removes that block — and it's tax-deductible.

We're thrilled that more women are coming to St Mark's. You can help this momentum continue.

Help fund the next three students → https://stmarks.edu.au/giving-scholarship-equipped-to-lead/

05/06/2026

Thank you, Alison, for more than 20 years of faithful and dedicated service as a volunteer with the St Mark’s Library.

We give thanks to God for your extraordinary contribution, generosity, and quiet commitment over many years. Through your service you have enriched the lives of countless students, staff, and the wider St Mark’s community.

This week we joyfully celebrated Alison’s outstanding contribution with a lovely afternoon tea at St Mark’s.

05/06/2026

Is God prompting you to study theology?

Come along to our online Info Session next week to meet the faculty and learn more about study options at St Mark's.

📅 Thursday, 11 June 2026
🕐 7.45-8.30pm
📍Online (link provided on registration)

Register here: https://form.fillout.com/t/tn5QyK1Mygus

02/06/2026

A prayer request 🙏

Tonight we will be hosting clergy from across the Diocese for an evening of shared conversation, good food, and unhurried time together.

Dr Amy Erickson will be reflecting on her new book, Sabbath Gospel, and what its vision of Sabbath, rest, and the church's calling might mean for church ministry.

Would you join us in praying that this will be a rich night of fellowship as we reflect on God's life- and rest-giving word.

28/05/2026

Ever tried explaining the Christian teaching about the Trinity … and realised how hard that actually is?

Dr Jacqueline Service recently joined Hope 103.2 for a conversation exploring one of the deepest and most beautiful mysteries of the Christian faith: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — one God in three persons.

If you’ve ever wondered why the Trinity matters (or how to explain it without getting completely tangled!), this interview is for you.

🎧 Listen here:

Dr Jacqueline Service is the Director of St Mark’s National Theological Centre and Senior Lecturer in Systematic Theology at Charles Sturt University, Canberra. Speaking with Hope Mornings, Jacqui wants to share God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit in straightforward ways. Yes, the Trinity is compl...

27/05/2026

Wonderful to see this interview in the May edition of Anglican News with our very own Kylie Polkinghorne!

26/05/2026

Our latest eNews is now in inboxes!

This month at St Mark's:

📖 A beautiful reflection from Dr Jacqueline Service on Elijah, the Ascension, and the skies we stare into while waiting on God

🎓 Two new intensives coming — Mission & Evangelism (August) and Being the Church (September)

🙋‍♀️ Three women are now studying on scholarship. We're raising $30K by 30 June to fund three more — can you help?

🎬 Reel Theology returns in August with The Zone of Interest

🍽️ Clergy in the Canberra-Goulburn Diocese — there's a dinner with your name on it (3 June)

🎉 Huge congratulations to Aden Cotterill — Cambridge PhD, no corrections!

You read it here: https://mailchi.mp/stmarks/may-2026