or crochet your own neon whare A Virtual Theology Chat 20 July 2023 with Lissy and Rudi Robinson Cole https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zwmpXJjo-w, Through the magic of the crochet hook, two artists have infused and connected whakapapa (geneaology), wairua (spirit) and experiences as Māori and Pākehā into their unique mahi toi (art works). Artists Lissy Robinson-Cole (Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Kahu) and Rudi Robinson (Ngāti Paoa, Ngaruahine, Ngāti Makirangi, Ngāti Tu) have been using their creative energies to explore mātauranga Māori and their personal whakapapa through crocheted sculptural forms over the past eight years. Their mahi brings together … [Read more...]
Bolivia Smith: Lalagaina o la’u malaga (Weaving my Journey)
“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2: 10 Bolivia Smith is an impressive young Samoan woman. She has a chiefly title, she was the Youth Coordinator in the Diocese of Polynesia at the age of 15, and in her professional life as an IT specialist she has a staff of 15 . Bolivia lives in Samoa and will share her malaga or journey, in this Virtual Theology Chat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyaDMLhS37w Name: Galumalemana Bolivia Smith Parents: Rev. Dr Le Vaotogo Frank & Tulimata’i Smith Employment: Team Leader CIT – Systems, Network, SCADA, GIS & Call Centre (I … [Read more...]
Virtual Theology Chats- what’s coming up?
Virtual Theology Chats in 2023 7pm-8pm on the third Thursday of the month Zoom https://anglicanchurch-nz.zoom.us/j/94599431152 Meeting ID: 945 9943 1152 All welcome to Zoom in. Thursday 15 June 7pm Revd Dr Nyasha Gumbeze in Auckland Thursday 20 July 7pm Revd Deb Cole, Tamaki Makaurau Thursday 17 August 7pmMs Lissy Cole and Mr Rudi RobinsonTamaki Makaurau Thursday 19 October 7pm Dr Miryam Clough, Auckland … [Read more...]
Ecofeminist theology-how does it connect with Christian spirituality?
Sue Paton is interested in the promotion of a relevant, contemporary spiritual practice. In this Virtual Theology Chat, she outlines a Christian ecofeminist theology. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIBxDF2zIOM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIBxDF2zIOM Sue Paton has recently immigrated to New Zealand from South Africa. She is an Anglican priest interested in the promotion of a relevant, contemporary spiritual practise. She is currently the Chaplain to Whanganui Collegiate and St George’s schools where she produces regular Anglican services for the students and staff. She undertook a research master’s degree in Theology and Development in the topic of … [Read more...]
Julian of Norwich- Creating Contemplative Learning Communities with Julian of Norwich
with Jennifer LewisHear the wonderful Jennifer Lewis speak about Julian of Norwich, and how she can inspire us to create beautiful meditation spaces. https://youtu.be/Iatcendm0bg Contemplative, Feminist, and Faith-full: Creating Contemplative Learning Communities with Julian of Norwich A Virtual Theology Chat with the Anglican Women's Studies Centre Recorded at 7pm Thursday 20 April, in All Souls Church, Merivale, Christchurch. Jennifer Lewis is a Ph.D. Candidate and Research Fellow, Practical Theology, Boston University School of Theology (in progress) She holds both an M.Div. & M.A. (Religious Education), Princeton Theological … [Read more...]
A Writing Retreat- is it for me?
Writing retreats can be a very helpful (and needful) way to carve out some precious time to write. Cassandra Burton Wood In this Virtual Theology Chat, Cassandra shows how to organise and run a retreat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPCzhV7vstA&t=31s Are you a person who writes? photo , linked-in, unsplash Whether it’s academic study, sermons, creative writing, family histories, reflective practices, or research, many women have a thread of a love of writing woven through their lives. Actually finding the time and space to do the writing can be an on-going challenge. Writing retreats can be a very helpful (and needful) way to carve out some precious time to write. … [Read more...]
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 https://youtu.be/Tp840NErkpo 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 investigates the implications of believing that the body, and in this case the female body, is a site of revelation. What results is a disarming read of intelligent and intimate proportions, which invites every reader to consider how their body tells God’s … [Read more...]
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 https://youtu.be/Bmqmai_OdgI Jacynthia Murphy is an Anglican priest, an indigenous woman, with strong links in the Environmental Network. Jacynthia Murphy Jacynthia has worked in various capacities within the public sector for most of her working life. She lived in Sydney, Australia for 15 years … [Read more...]
Climate Change in the Pacific: how one woman is making a difference.
Island hopping is part of my life. I have been specializing in Climate Change and Health supported by WHO for more than 5 years now.’ Kelera has worked as an Environmental Health Officer for the Fijian government for about 25 years. She is one of the two AWSC Council members from tikanga Polyneisa: she is deeply involved in climate change action, in the Anglican Church and in her family life in Fiji. https://youtu.be/ibeE10B8vQk Kelera Oli was born into a Christian family and baptized in the Anglican Church in Naviavia, Savusavu in 1966 and confirmed for Holy Communion in 1979 at St John’s Church, Wailoku, Suva. Kelera is experienced in all the groups within the church … [Read more...]
Virtual Theology Chat with Sepiuta Hala’api’api
introduced by The Revd Bettina Maxwell, Convenor Anglican Women's Studies Centre. https://youtu.be/dKU3JCM6tB0 A rare young woman My name is Sepiuta Hala’api’api – born to Tongan missionary parents, born and raised in Fiji. I currently serve as an ordained minister – one of the few young women in ordained ministry in the Diocese of Polynesia. now Diocesan Secretary I also currently serve as the Diocesan Secretary and Registrar for The Anglican Diocese of Polynesia. once was Youth Director, Fisheries officer.... I previously served as the Diocesan Youth Director for my Diocese. Prior to taking up fulltime ministry, I also served in Government as a Fisheries … [Read more...]
