12/10/2026
Eva Burrows College represented well at Thought Matters Conference in Auckland on the weekend. Major Sandy MacDonald presented on “Give us this day our daily bread,” using child theology to develop a theology of dependence. Sandy along with Auxiliary Lieutenant Matt Cairns is a member of the South Pacific Theological Forum who organise this annual conference. Academic Dean Major Dr Catherine Spiller was also present and we were able to catch up in person with one of our sessional faculty, Dr Stephen Garner, who is based in New Zealand.
“Do not be anxious about anything” (Philippians 4:6) was the theme of Thought Matters 2026 and papers were presented from a variety of cultural perspectives and addressed the topic from academic and lived experience perspectives. It was exciting to be part of the theological conversations on this important topic.
The journal from Thought Matters 2025 (Theologies of work, play, and rest) is now available and includes chapters by EBC Higher Ed faculty Catherine, Matt and Sandy. Copies can be borrowed from Eva Burrows College library or individual chapters can be scanned electronically.