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Hui Whakahirahira for Bettina

June 22, 2023

The Revd Bettina Maxwell, Convenor of the Council for Anglican Women’s Studies, appointed as the Vicar General for Te Hui Amorangi o Te Manawa o te Wheke Liturgy of Thanksgiving, and Hui Whakahirahira at Torere Marae 27 May 2023 What a magnificent day to celebrate the new Vicar General , the Revd Bettina Maxwell . Torere Marae was sparkling in the sun, the sea birds were calling from the calm sea waters, and  the green hills surrounded us with warmth and aroha. As the administrator of the Council for Anglican Women’s Studies, I was honoured to attend this celebration.  Ceridwyn Parr Torere whanau at powhiri Waiting to be welcomed on to Torere … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gatherings - in person and online, Maori, New Appointments, Womens Stories, Talanoa Tagged With: Bettina Maxwell, Torere

Welcome Bridie- new Councillor for AWSC!

May 4, 2022

Kia Ora! My name is Bridie Marsden-Boyd and I am super excited to be the new Tikanga Pakeha Councillor Bridie Marsden-Boyd I have been a proud advocate for women for many years, having run workshops on the feminine divine, raised up young women to leadership in Church and been a delegate to UNSCW to name a few. I have a strong passion for theology- and am a perpetual student who never left uni! At the moment I am completing a Masters in Chaplaincy focusing on rituals. I live in Otautahi,  Te Waipounamu with my lovely husband, gorgeous chickens and a very naughty but endearing puppy called Theodore (Teddy).  Bridie is one of the two Council members for tikanga Pakeha, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christchurch, New Appointments, Pakeha Tagged With: Bridie Marsden-Boyd, feminine divine, UNCSW

Touching the sacred / serving the city

September 27, 2021

St Luke’s Chaplain to the Inner City Anglican Diocese of Christchurch Christchurch art Photo: Unsplash Have you a creative spirit with a zest for life, want a new challenge and a sense of adventure? Have you a heart for inner city ministry and would be excited at the possibility of engaging with the people and the life of the city? Are you an ordained Anglican priest or deacon in good standing in the Anglican Communion?* If so, you are invited to make an application for the newly created position of St Luke’s Chaplain to the Inner City based at Christchurch Cathedral, and if appointed will - Be part of the praying community of the Ministry Team of the … [Read more...]

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Congratulations, Steph!

June 30, 2021

Stephanie Clay, Christchurch The Revd Stephanie Clay is the Link representative for Christchurch DIocese, for the Anglican Women's Studies Centre. She begins her new position as Chaplain at St Margaret's College in Christchurch In July. https://www.anglicantaonga.org.nz/features/extra/stmags_chaplain … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christchurch, Dioceses, New Appointments, Pakeha

Nyasha joins the Council for the Anglican Women’s Studies Centre

June 8, 2021

Nyasha has been appointed as one of the two tikanga Pakeha Council, joining the Revd Val Riches. Tikanga Maori Council are the Revd Bettina Maxwell, and the Revd Ruihana Paenga. Tikanga Polynesia Council are Mrs Zita Reid and Ms Kelera Oli. The Revd Dr Nyasha Gumbeze Nyasha is an ordained priest in the Anglican Diocese of Auckland. She is the Vicar of St Michaels And All Angels Church in Henderson. She is married with two children. Nyasha and her family came from Zimbabwe 18 years ago. She attended Laidlaw College, St Johns Theological College, is a graduate of the University of Auckland and completed a Doctorate in Ministry in 2019 with Virginia Theological Seminary. Nyasha loves … [Read more...]

Filed Under: New Appointments, Pakeha Tagged With: Council

Talofa lava, Zita!

November 27, 2020

Zita Reid is one of two new Tikanga Pasefika Council Members Zita Reid, Samoa My name is  Genevieve Rozita Reid and I am the President of the Association of Anglican Women in the All Saints Anglican Parish in Samoa. I married into the Anglican Church over 30 years ago and have been President for about 6 years now. In 2019 I was elected and became the first Samoan to become President of the AAW in the Diocese of Polynesia. Adrian Reid, ny husband, is the current people’s warden and my son is the current President of All Saints Anglican Youth. Our family is very dedicated to the parish through our leadership roles. Being a member of the Anglican Women’s Studies Centre is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: New Appointments, Pasefika, Womens Stories, Talanoa

Bula, Kelera Oli! New Councillor for tikanga Pasefika.

September 29, 2020

Time management, right priorities and balance Kelera Oli I am excited to expand the scope of my work in God’s calling, in the Women’s Ministry. Kelera Oli 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 particularly in the Women’s groups. She has played an active part of the Association of Anglican Women for about 30 years and has served the leadership team for more than 10 years. She is also affiliated with the Mother’s Union . Kelera has participated as a liturgist and preacher … [Read more...]

Filed Under: New Appointments, Pasefika, Womens Stories, Talanoa Tagged With: AAW, climate change, Diocese of Polynesia, Kelera Oli, St Matthews, Suva

Congratulations, Helen Roud!

September 28, 2020

The new Convenor of the Council for Anglican Women's Studies is the Ven Canon Helen Roud. The Ven Canon Helen Roud, Convenor Council for Anglican Women's Studies Tena koutou katoa, Bula vinaka, Malo e lelei, Talofa lava, warm greetings in Christ.  I was delighted to join AWSC council in July 2017, just in time to travel to Tonga for a wonderfully informative council meeting. What struck me then and has continued since, is the glorious diversity of gifts, the faithfulness and commitment to growth, learning and leadership, and the joyful fellowship of the women I have the privilege to meet – in council and across our 3-tikanga church. I currently serve in Christchurch as an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: New Appointments, Pakeha, Womens Stories, Talanoa Tagged With: AWSC COuncil

Handing over -a new Council for AWSC

August 19, 2020

AWSC Council 2018-2020 Nai Cokanasiga, Ceridwyn Parr (administrator), Bettina Maxwell, Evelini Langi, Val Riches, Helen Roud, Numia Tomoana (Convenor). It was farewell to Convenor Revd Numia Tomoana, and Pasefika Councillor, Revd Evelini Langi when the Council met in March. Both Numia and Evelini have made a wonderful and purposeful contribution to the life and direction of the Anglican Women's Studies Centre. At General Synod, held by ZOOM in July, three new Councillors were appointed by their respective tikanga. Tikanga Pasefika announced the selection of Genevieve Reid of Samoa, and Kelera Oli from Fiji. Tikanga Maori appointed Ruihana Paenga. The AWSC looks forward to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Council and Link Meetings, Gatherings - in person and online, Maori, New Appointments, Pakeha, Pasefika Tagged With: handover

A True Sense of Home for Ruihana Paenga

July 20, 2020

Ruihana Paenga Ahakoa haere koe ki hea e kore te whenua e neke ka noho pumau mo tou hokitanga mai. No matter where you go, the land remains steadfast, awaiting your return Ruihana Paenga National Youth Advisor for Te Pīhopatanga o Aotearoa. She is also the LINK for the Anglican Women's Studies Centre in te Hui Amorangi o te Tairawhiti. Ruihana Paenga was raised away from whenua in the diaspora. Born in Wellington, and  raised in Gisborne, it was  not until she returned to her whenua and her whakapapa on her father’s side that she felt a true sense of home.   Unnamed soldier looks down on Tikitiki Home is the small rural North Island East Coast town so aptly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Maori, New Appointments, Womens Stories, Talanoa, Young Voices Tagged With: Anglican, calling, Ngati Porou, Ringatu, Ruihana Paenga, Tikitiki

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