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The First Eleven Women to be ordained priest- now a documentary
The Philadelphia Eleven is a new documentary that tells the story of the first eleven women to become priests in the Episcopal Church. They were ordained in Philadelphia on July 29, 1974. Hence, “the Philadelphia Eleven.” This summer, the Episcopal Church will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their ordination. It seems so easy now to write that […]
Blood, Bellies, and Breasts: A Theology of the Womb
Join Jess Hall and Bridie Marsden-Boyd for a Review and Discussion of Bauman’s Theology of the Womb, introduced by Ceridwyn Parr, Administrator of Anglican Women’s Studies Centre Women’s bodies tell and re-tell the story of divine activity through their many rhythmic and cyclic processes; bleeding, birthing, growing, creating, holding, and dying. In this work, Bauman comprehensively […]
Three ways to go to Lambeth
Three outstanding women, three different ways to experience the Lambeth Conference of Bishops. You are invited to listen in to a three-way conversation with Bishop Denise Ferguson, the Revd Jacynthia Murphy and Ms Teresa Kundycki-Carrell, as they discuss ’Lambeth from the Inside’. Originally recorded as virtual Theology Chat, on 17 November 2022. Video link Jacynthia […]
Climate Change and Reading Scripture
The key note scholar at the Hui in October will be Dr Emily Colgan. Emily says she is a bit of a Bible nerd who is utterly passionate about biblical interpretation incontemporary contexts. Dr Emily Colgan, Senior lecturer in Biblical Studies, Trinity College, Auckland: Emily will give the keynote speech at the AWSC Hui: Te […]
Towards a Theology of Land, with Jekheli Singh
Rev Dr Jekheli Kibami-Singh – Leviticus, Land & Jubilee. Presented to the Tikanga Pakeha Ministry Council, May 2021. https://youtube/wIBfiBQXOZI Jekheli Singh is a tribal Christian woman from Nagaland in the North East of India. She came to New Zealand about 15 years ago, and is currently vicar of Te Kuiti. In this talk about the […]
Virtual Theology Chat
Intriguing women speaking about their research, writing, thinking and theology An online opportunity to zoom in from anywhere and hear ideas from everywhere Opportunity to ask questions and make links with your own experience and ideas. Open to everyone. Anglican Women’s Studies Centre invites you to zoom in- Third Thursday of the month (usually) Join […]
A Litany for Women’s Leadership in the Church
Journey 2040: Women’s Leadership In the Church This Litany was read at General Synod/ te Hinota Whanui in May 2024 Let us begin In 1840 at least 13 wāhine Māori are signatories to te Tiriti o Waitangi in recognition of their rangatira. Thanks be to God In the 1860’s, after the invasion of Waikato and […]
Dunedin Hui 14 and 15 June 2024
Waters of Transformation: Women at the Well What is the purpose of this HUI? Unite the Three Tikanga Church for a transformative weekend filled with laughter, learning, and spiritual growth. Dive into the story of the Woman at the Well, celebrate our unique cultural heritages, and embrace the spirit of unity. Through inspiring talks, creative […]
Mothers’ Union Welcomes the World Wide President
“Here I am; send me” – what will our response be? The Revd Deb Cole meets up with Mrs Sheran Harper*, Mother’s Union Worldwide President. On Sunday 16 May 2024, at Holy Sepulchre Church in Auckland, along with Ms Jeanette Lawrence, Zone C Liaison, , Mrs Harper was welcomed along withrepresentatives from around Aotearoa and […]
Leadership Hui in Dunedin 2024
Women from Dunedin and Southland gathered for the first ever CAWS POP UP HUI on 5+6 April 2024. Above are some of the 40 women who met at St Peter’s Church in Caversham, where Natalie Milliken (front row, second from left) is the Vicar. Beautiful weather, brilliant speakers, good food and time to connect and […]
International Anglican Women’s Network- is this for you? Update_ Hera Clarke appointed to the Steering Committee.
Are you interested? You are invited to apply for the new IAWN Steering Group for the next three years: 2024 – 2026. This is an official and important network seeking to eradicate gender- based inequality and violence, and to promote just relationships among all people. Applications close 30 November Please contact AWSC if you are […]
Watch the exciting sessions at the HUI
Click on the right hand three lines, to choose a session Bishop Waitohiariki Quayle. AWSC is honoured to be able to welcome Bishop Wai to our HUI. Waitohiariki Quayle was ordained as Bishop of Upoko o Te Ika in the Te Pīhopatanga o Aotearoa in 2019. She is the first female Māori bishop in the Anglican Church, and the first woman born in […]
Timetable of the 2023 Hui
this is subject to minor change Thursday 2 Nov 3.30 pm Arrivals 4.30 pm Powhiri (assemble at 4.10) 6.00pm Dinner and registration 7.00pm Whakawhanaungatanga, Introductions and connections across the motu, the tikanga, the Pacific… 8.30 pm Evening prayer with tikanga Maori Friday 3 Nov 7.30am. Morning prayer from two tikanga 8.00, Breakfast […]