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Proclaiming Christ: Ridley College Melbourne 1910-2010

March 1st marked the 100th birthday of Ridley Melbourne, and to celebrate the historic occasion, Ridley launched the book Proclaiming Christ: Ridley College Melbourne 1910- 2010. The event was held in the dining room at the college, where contributors to the book, faculty and guests joined in celebrating the past and the future of Ridley.

The book contributors and presenters were gathered on the stage, while behind them, the portraits of the past principals of Ridley watched over the proceedings. The book was launched by Dr. Ian Breward a leading Australian church historian who said “it is a very moving story and I think we should thank God for the men and women whose vision and courage lead to the foundation of this college, literally 100yrs ago today.”

Dr. Breward remarked on the significant cluster of contributions that the college has made. “The college has had a number of tasks. It has of course trained clergy, it has also prepared large numbers of people for service in the overseas mission field, and it also, more recently, educated men and women to be more effective leaders in their own parishes and congregations” he said.

He also briefly explained the hardships the college has faced, saying that “this college, unlike many other theological colleges in the Anglican church of Australia, has survived. And it has not just survived, it has flourished. And in the end I think this pays tribute to the quality of the leadership, particularly in the council.”

Dr Brewards remarks were followed by Claire Rogers, the Chair of the Ridley Board. Ms Rogers said “as I read the book I was struck by how, through some enormously challenging times, God has sustained and preserved Ridley”. She commended the book “whether for the political conflicts to explore, the insight into different leadership styles or even for the student residential activities.”

Lindsay Wilson then prayed, thanking God for the last 100 years of Ridley and asking that God would use the book.

The book launch was followed by the launch of the Ridley Centenary Appeal, an initiative to ensure the continuation of the work of Ridley Melbourne.

‘Proclaiming Christ: Ridley College Melbourne 1910-2010’ is available from the Ridley Bookshop.

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