Confidence, honesty, soul food, scholarship, publishing, laughter, connection, three tikanga, spirituality, challenge, inspiration, academic support Twelve women from Aotearoa/New Zealand and Polynesia gathered for some days of intentional writing. Some were polishing a piece of writing, some were writing proposals, some were developing poetry, some were seeking some guidance and collegial input. Retreat costs were funded by the St John’s College Women’s Leadership Group, while travel costs were funded by the Anglican Women’s Studies Centre. Read some comments by participants. from left: Akanesi Folau, Moana Hall-Smith, Tekweni Nyamukachi, Jill Fleet, Ceridwn … [Read more...]
Cambridge University course – imagine it!
Women Leading Change; study at Cambridge, by distance University of Cambridgeregister by 31 August 2022Women Leading Change: Shaping Our FutureUnderstand the role female leaders can play as agents of change – in organisations, communities, and society – in addressing the systemic inequality.Starting soon, 07 September 2022Price$2,602 USDsee more on https://www.getsmarter.com/products/university-of-cambridge-women-leading-change-shaping-our-future-online-short-course?utm_source=email&utm_medium=CountDown&utm_campaign=CAM-WLC-CD7-2022-09-07-Aug09Funding for women in the Anglican Church in Aotearoa/New Zealand and Polynesia may be available . Contact Moeawa … [Read more...]
Women’s Writing Retreat
The Women's Writing retreat is fully funded. Applications outlining your intentions for this time, to h.edwards@stjohnscollege.ac.nz by 31 August. AWSC is offering support with travel and other costs. anglicanwomenstudies@gmail.com … [Read more...]
FLOURISH- good news with science-based theology
Monday, 18 July and Tuesday, 19 July 2022How can science-engaged theology contribute to greater human flourishing? Carey Baptist College is bringing together a fabulous line-up of international and local speakers for an open conference on human flourishing: the Flourish Conference, 18-19 July, in Auckland. The conference will explore a range of topics related to flourishing, including autism & neurodiversity, accountability, freedom and human needs in relation to Christian faith. Come along! Would you like to attend? AWSC has mentoring funding available on application to … [Read more...]
Scholarships from St John’s College Trust Board for study in 2022
Applications close 30 Sept. photo: christina-wocintechchat, unsplash Lay and ordained women and men are invited to apply for scholarships. The St John's College Trust Board provides scholarships to Ordained Clergy, Candidates for Ordination and Lay Members of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia pursuant to the provisions of section 7 and section 3(1)(c) of the St John's College Trusts Act 1972. Applications are able to be submitted twice a year, with deadlines for submission being the 30th of September and the 31st of March each year. Applications submitted by 30 September are for courses of study that will commence in the first half of the … [Read more...]
Theology by the beach- Vaughan Park Scholarship
Vaughan Park Residential Scholarships in 2022 photo: Zane Lee, unsplash Applications close 3 Sept 2021 The Scholarship will provide the successful applicant with a supportive environment, including accommodation and meals, for a period of one month or two months, full time study at the Centre which is situated at Long Bay. Applicants can be lay or ordained, hold a recognised level of tertiary education, be committed to an approved subject of study and able to be resident at Vaughan Park for the period of the Scholarship. How to apply Applications should be made in writing to the Scholarship Grants Committee of the Vaughan Park Governance Board and include: a short … [Read more...]
Spirituality, Music, Art, Movies and Embodiment
The Association of Christian Spiritual Directors is offering an open training day on 2 Sept in Wellington. The National Association of Christian Spiritual Directors is holding a training day on 2nd of September 2021 and it is open to anyone who may be interested in professional development or training for ministry. See the attached flier. You can choose one of the four workshops for the open day photo: Zane Lee, unsplash Interactive Drawing and Spirituality Spirituality, music and music therapy: Exploring sound, self and life’s big questions. The Incarnation of Spirituality: The unification of Mind/ Body/ Spirit Meeting God at the Movies – An Ignatian Approach to … [Read more...]
Scholarships – St Johns College Trust Board- apply by 31 March!
https://unsplash.com/@thecreative_exchange St John’s College Trust Board in Auckland provides scholarships to members of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia, including Ordained ClergyCandidates for OrdinationLay Members Applications are able to be submitted twice a year, with deadlines for submission being 30 September and 31 March each year. https://www.sjctb.co.nz/scholarships … [Read more...]
Women’s Development Programme at Pacific Theological College
We are looking for a Coordinator of the Centre for Women’s Development Programme. This is a senior management staff of the College. The person appointed shall be an educator and committed to the theological education and advocacy for the dignity of women; is ecumenical, both in relation to the diverse Christian traditions and faiths; a leader with ability to lead and to achieve the ‘leadership for justice’ vision of the college; a team player and able to work with a diverse multi-cultural community, and is responsible for the sustainability of the Centre. Check out more details here. Pacific Theological College Celebrating over 55 years of theological education, 1965-2020 Based in … [Read more...]
Rosemary Seymour Research and Archives Awards
Open to All Women award and the Māori Women award. In 1974 Rosemary Seymour, a Waikato sociologist, initiated a newsletter and a network of women interested in women’s studies, that evolved into the Women’s Studies Association (NZ)/ Pae Akoranga Wāhine. In 1985 this fund was established in her memory. Donations are always welcome. This year the fund will enable us to make two awards of $1000 each, one for which only Māori women may apply, while the second is open to all women. Women’s groups may also apply, for either award. There is no form to fill out. Written applications, sent as a Word or pdf document attachment, should include the following: Name of the … [Read more...]