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2019 / 2020 ST STEPHEN’S HOUSE NEWS 2 St Stephen’s House News 2019/2020 2019/2020 St Stephen’s House News 3 CONTENTS NEWS Congratulations to… • Ordinand student Helena Bickley and her husband James Percival, who were married on 31st August at St Michael and All Angels, PRINCIPAL’S On the cover Bedford Park. WELCOME Antique book • Millie and Andrew Day, who were married spines from the on 20th July 2019 at St Matthew’s Church, College library. Lightcliffe, West Yorkshire. Millie and A Ghanaian Experience (p10) A Military Vocation (p16) elcome to this year’s edition of the Andrew join the college community this WCollege Newsletter. In it you will News ....................................................................... 3 A Military Vocation ............................................... 16 year as Millie studies for ordination at the find what a varied community the College Coming Soon! ......................................................... 5 Christianity and the Supernatural ......................... 18 House. Helena Bickley Millie Day Tobias Ward has become, and see something of the Towards New Frontiers ........................................... 6 Fact File: SJE Arts .................................................. 20 • Laura Ward (Ordinand) and her husband great variety of work our old members are Theological Education: The Future ......................... 8 Where Are They Now? ........................................ 21 Thomas, who welcomed baby Tobias Francis undertaking in all sorts of challenging and A Ghanaian Experience ........................................ 10 The Principal’s Perspective ................................... 22 Thomas Ward. important situations. A Bursarial Legacy ................................................ 12 The 1876 Society .................................................. 22 • MSc Learning and Teaching student Harriet I would like in particular this year to Inspiring Minds ..................................................... 14 2019 Ordinations .................................................. 23 Curry and her husband Matthew on the encourage all our old members to join the arrival of baby Angus Matthew Wilson 1876 Society. Many people already General College Enquiries Principal Curry, a little brother for sister Olivia. Jennie Sheffield, College Secretary Canon Dr Robin Ward support us in this way, and the College +44 (0)1865 613500 / [email protected] • Theology DPhil student Andrew Wong, and benefits from the generosity of many Fellows his wife Cecilia on the birth of their baby Development, Fundraising & Alumni Relations Alison Parker: Bursar donors: individuals who are inspired by our Rachel Makari, Director of Development & Dr Mark Philpott: Senior Tutor Aiden. work, and Trusts which are committed to Alumni Relations Mthr Lucy Gardner: Tutor • Psychiatry DPhil student Gulamabbas Lakha +44 (0)1865 610489 / [email protected] Fr AKMA Adam: Tutor ensuring the education and formation we Dr James Whitbourn: Senior Research Fellow and his wife Shaheda, who welcomed baby Angus Curry Andrew Wong and family Zayn Lakha provide can continue. Summer Schools & Residential course hire Zayn. Dr James Whitbourn Honorary Research Fellows Annual giving through the College’s +44 (0)1865 613518 / [email protected] Dr John Chesworth 1876 Society is a key part of this, and Dr Nigel Fancourt Publications although many of our old members are Accommodation & Events Dr Norman Russell The Cowley Fathers, by Dr Serenhedd James, An article by the Revd Dr Andrew (Fr AKMA) A revised and expanded version of Annie de Souza, Accommodation & Events Manager Dr Serenhedd James clergy and teachers for whom charitable +44 (0)1865 613504 / [email protected] The Archdeacon of London has recently been published, sponsored Adam, St Stephen’s House Tutor in New Forgiveness a Catholic Approach, by alumnus giving can be a real sacrifice, everything that by The Fellowship of St John. The book Testament and Greek, has been published in Scott Hurd (SSH 93, Vice President for SJE Arts St Stephen’s House we receive makes a difference to what we Sally Doyle & Georgia Davies 16 Marston Street, Oxford OX4 1JX explores 150 years of the Society of St John Biblical Exegesis Without Authorial Intention? Leadership Development at Catholic Charities are able to provide for our students. +44 (0)1865 613507 / [email protected] Registered charity number: 1177459 the Evangelist, from 1866 to the present. Interdisciplinary Approaches to Authorship USA), was published this September. Company number: 11199178 Editor: Rachel Makari This is the first comprehensive history of this and Meaning, edited by Clarissa Breu and Canon Dr Robin Ward With many thanks to all contributors. influential Religious Community. published by Brill. 4 St Stephen’s House News 2019/2020 2019/2020 St Stephen’s House News 5 Save the date! • College Gaudy Dinner: Friday 18th September 2020. All alumni & their guests are invited to this wonderful evening of hospitality SSH-style! To include a four- course dinner, with the evening overseen by the ex-Banqueting Manager of London’s Savoy Hotel. Further details and tickets will be available on the College website in due course. Numbers will be limited so do book early to avoid disappointment. Kelsey Fenner (right) stands with team- SSH MSc Education student and gymnast mate Leanne after the 2019 Varsity match Kelsey Fenner • College Garden Party: Friday 19th June 2020. All alumni, their partners / Gymnastics success families and guests are warmly welcomed MSc Education student Kelsey Fenner was Varsity match against Cambridge where she to this annual (free) event, held in the awarded a half-blue for her achievements was placed third all-around, the top Dark COMING College’s cloister garden. Do join us for in the university gymnastics team. She was Blue scorer, though the team unfortunately summer drinks, a light buffet supper and placed sixth on the balance beam at the British lost to Cambridge. Kelsey also served as the music in this beautiful setting. Further Universities & Colleges Sport Championships. Common Room’s Sports Officer in Hilary and information will be available on the She then competed in the all-around at the Trinity terms. Mthr Alice Whalley SOON! Fr Grant Naylor College website in due course. Tickets are free but booking is essential. Meet the faces of the new College marketing & fundraising campaign, which aims to engage SSH Staff news a wider audience in the work and • Michèle Smith retired this summer as support of St Stephen’s House… Bursar of the College, after 13 years in post. Launching in early 2020. Michèle will remain as Director of SJE Arts. • Congratulations to Alison Parker, who takes up the role of Bursar, after previously holding the post of College Accountant. • Kellie Qualter, a member of the College housekeeping team, welcomed baby Shemiah Louise Romeo on 27th September. • Philip McLean CMG, sometime Vice Chairman of the College’s House Council, Appeal to repair the chancel gable Cross died on 5th June 2019, aged 80. Repair work has started to address weather to fundraise to cover this crucial work. If • Msgr Edwin Barnes, Principal of the damage and general ageing, which caused the you are able to contribute, please contact College from 1987 to 1995, died on 6th partial collapse of the Cross on the chancel [email protected] Fr Taemin Oh Fr Chris Kinch February 2019, also his 84th birthday. gable of the Church. The College is hoping 6 St Stephen’s House News 2019/2020 2019/2020 St Stephen’s House News 7 In September 2019, The Principal and Development Director TOWARDS travelled to the city, ready to undertake a series of events and meetings aimed to showcase the work of the College, bring together supporters and wider relevant contacts, honour donors, and elicit further support. NEW The trip culminated in a Festal Evensong and reception held at Saint Thomas’ Church, followed by a fundraising dinner, hosted by Fr Carl & Mthr Alison at their 39th-floor Rectory close to Times Square. FRONTIERS This brought together key relevant contacts, ranging from seminaries and academic institutions from across the US, to existing and September 2019 saw a first for St Stephen’s House, prospective individual donors, plus alumni and former staff members. as it undertook the College’s first formal overseas The fundraising priorities outlined were as follows: fundraising trip to the USA. The Rector of Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue with The Principal • Funding for graduate studentships in Theology and Religion: To enable US students The Principal addressing guests at Inside St Thomas Church £200k The Rectory Fifth Avenue Building on firm foundations It has arguably never been more important to widen the College’s to study at St Stephen’s House for an Oxford TARGET Fundraising at St Stephen’s House is an interesting challenge! The horizons and aspirations, to explore new avenues and initiatives. This University postgraduate degree. In total we 50% College is fortunate in many ways: its alumni are typically extremely includes: are aiming to raise funds to support a four-year RAISED loyal and supportive, and given that the majority of the College’s • Working to raise awareness of the unique history and work of St studentship, at a cost of £50,000 per annum. How to give old members are priests – and therefore generally not (financially) Stephen’s House, and to make it more relevant to more people, and • Funding for study leave: To fund