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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
He Kākano Ahau
On Thursday 19 May at 7pm, Jacynthia Murphy presented a dynamic a story to deeply stir the spirit from sad to angry! It is the ‘amplification’ of kāhui wāhine around the world that is now being heard. “He Kākano Ahau” Watch on youtube I’m a bit of an environmentalist at heart and I’m always looking for ways […]
Edgewise? What does it mean to be a lay woman?
Nine Anglican lay women tell their stories, in a very readable new book, edited by Hannah Ward and Jennifer Wild. Watch the launch on youtube . Elaine Graham and Sara Maitland join Hannah Ward and Jennifer Wild, and many more, at St James, Piccadilly, London. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Kq6gRJorE4JqOg-_lPchA Once women were able to be ordained in the […]
Good Stewards of God’s Creation in a Damaged World –
see Mrs Eleni Levin-Tevi in Tonga https://youtu.be/mBz_hLKV1vc Mrs. Eleni Levin-Tevi is the Head of EU Office in Tonga , founder of No Pelesitiki (Plastic) Campaign Tonga, mother of 5 and wife of Fe’iloakitau Kaho Tevi Eleni is the founder of No Pelesitiki (Plastic) Campaign Tonga & member of CIVA mentors for church youth, co-founder of ‘Poumaama’ […]
Against All Odds -Could you take photos to capture the determination of girls and young women?
Threats to girls’ education — like poverty, war and gender discrimination — mean that over 130 million girls globally are unable to access education. Yet despite this, stories of hope, resilience and courage are abundant. The first time, Malala Fund, in collaboration with 1854, is giving three women* photographers a £2,000 creative grant each to […]
Blessing and Struggle: Bridie goes to the United Nations, by Zoom
This year Bridie Boyd had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. Sadly, she could not actually go to New York, because of Covid-19, but being online for two weeks was the inspiring virtual alternative . Being able to participate in UNCSW 65 was an amazing experience. […]
Ever wanted to go to the United Nations? Here is your chance.
In these Covid-19 days, the United Nations is holding this renowned forum entirely online. 14-26 March 2021. What’s more, it is open to all. What an opportunity! How to attend the NGO CSW65 Virtual Forum 14-26 March 2021 Attending the Forum is totally free and open to the public. However, you MUST register and log […]
8 March- International Women’s Day- have breakfast in Wellington- virtually!
A breakfast event hosted by the Hon Jan Tinetti in Wellington, and also for everyone on line. Free to register.