Educational Fund
The Educational Fund provides financial support for educational purposes to both religious and secular organisation within the Synod's region.
The fund supports, among other things, the Theology Department of Otago University, the Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership for the training of leaders in the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand.
The fund also supports various small community groups and schools.
EducationFundApplicationform2012.pdf
To be asked to support education in many forms, from university lectureships through secondary school chaplaincies to religious studies in primary schools and many others, is a huge challenge. It is also a great privilege as in this we are also being asked to be a particular face of the Church in a secular world. It is a privilege this committee works hard to earn: members take their task very seriously and work with great care.
This year we welcomed to their first meeting the Rev Richard Gray, now Moderator, and Mrs Mary Somerville, who noted the family continuity as her late father-in-law Jack was associated with this committee for many years.
We were delighted to be able to honour our University representative, Professor Warren Tate, who was awarded the 2010 Rutherford Medal for his work in molecular biology and neuroscience. We congratulate Warren and note our appreciation of his warm and thoughtful contribution to our deliberations.
As expected, di
minished returns on investments again reduced the amount available for grants – as the needs and demands continue to grow. Our procedure is to give preference to tertiary educational institutions and our major grants are to the Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership, the Otago University Department of Theology, and tertiary chaplaincy in Otago and Southland. Here in the south we can see at first hand and appreciate the work of the PCANZ archives and have continued our support for archivists’ salaries.
It is very obvious, in reading the applications we receive, that Synod is the largest contributor to many community projects. Without our support, many projects simply could not continue. Mindful of the need for careful stewardship, the committee worked diligently to discern the best use of the funds available. I am grateful once again to have such a wise, generous-spirited and prayerful team.
Helen Thew.
Convener
The fund supports, among other things, the Theology Department of Otago University, the Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership for the training of leaders in the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand.
The fund also supports various small community groups and schools.
Education Application Form
Download and print the application form:EducationFundApplicationform2012.pdf
Education Fund 2011 Annual Report
To be asked to support education in many forms, from university lectureships through secondary school chaplaincies to religious studies in primary schools and many others, is a huge challenge. It is also a great privilege as in this we are also being asked to be a particular face of the Church in a secular world. It is a privilege this committee works hard to earn: members take their task very seriously and work with great care.
This year we welcomed to their first meeting the Rev Richard Gray, now Moderator, and Mrs Mary Somerville, who noted the family continuity as her late father-in-law Jack was associated with this committee for many years.
We were delighted to be able to honour our University representative, Professor Warren Tate, who was awarded the 2010 Rutherford Medal for his work in molecular biology and neuroscience. We congratulate Warren and note our appreciation of his warm and thoughtful contribution to our deliberations.
As expected, di
minished returns on investments again reduced the amount available for grants – as the needs and demands continue to grow. Our procedure is to give preference to tertiary educational institutions and our major grants are to the Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership, the Otago University Department of Theology, and tertiary chaplaincy in Otago and Southland. Here in the south we can see at first hand and appreciate the work of the PCANZ archives and have continued our support for archivists’ salaries.It is very obvious, in reading the applications we receive, that Synod is the largest contributor to many community projects. Without our support, many projects simply could not continue. Mindful of the need for careful stewardship, the committee worked diligently to discern the best use of the funds available. I am grateful once again to have such a wise, generous-spirited and prayerful team.
Helen Thew.
Convener
