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...]
Anglican Women’s Hui 2-5 November 2023
registrations are now closed but you are welcome to contact the Administrator for more information anglicanwomenstudies@gmail.com See the timetable below See the range of wonderful speakers https://anglicanwomen.nz/whos-who-at-the-hui/ Emily Colgan Miriam Jessie Fisher Bishop Waitohiariki Central Auckland location Marae living Friday evening Keynote Speaker: Dr Emily Colgan, Many Hands of Women in the sacred story Outstanding presenters from tikanga Maori, Polynesia and Pakeha- Theology, art and creativity with Miriam Fisher and others- using our hands Voices of young women - hands yet to come Story telling - handing on the stories from … [Read more...]
Hui Whakahirahira for Bettina
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...]
Indigenous Eco Mission
Who are we and what are we here for? The Ven. Mere Wallace The Venerable Mere Wallace explores Te Oranga Ake. How do we understand ministry and mission? Hui Amorangi in Te Wai Pounamu is going through a process of articulating who we are and what we are here for. We describe this as Te Oranga Ake. This is how we understand our ministry and mission. How do we have a thriving and flourishing ministry? What are the actions that we need to take in order for that to happen? In this article I outline aspects of Te Oranga Ake and how this covers both human community and care for creation. Core Principles Our theology begins from Aroha, which is love, which is best … [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...]
Know any women ordained as priests since 2012?
Lisa Guthrie, a Master's student at Laidlaw College, is wishing to contact women who have been ordained priest for less than ten years. My name is Lisa Guthrie, and I am a Masters student in Theology at Laidlaw College. This research project is work towards my thesis. I am undertaking this academic study alongside my training at St John's College where I am in my fourth year. The research aims to show how, for women, sharing our stories helps develop our sense of calling, because story-telling acts as a reflective process. It will give a women's perspective of calling to the role of priest and locate the role of a priest in the context of Anglican women in … [Read more...]
A Torch and A Thermos (an allegory): Spiritual speleologist Anam Cara goes in search of a more woman-inclusive God
Kia ora! Talofa! Malo e lelei! Hi! My name is Anam Cara and I absolutely love exploring. I’m a spiritual speleologist who delights in navigating spiritual landscapes, squeezing into caverns and grottoes where refreshing ideas are lurking. Would you like to join me on my next adventure? Until recently I’ve been camping out with a group of like-minded people near the Forest of Certainty, a softly undulating paddock populated with rows of pinus radiata and native seedlings. It’s also known as the Forest of Order. Bordering this is our campsite, protected from the wind by dense foliage. I came across an early map, drawn decades ago by a cartographer called Fowler, … [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...]
Ways of Knowing
Women in and around Christchurch : you are warmly invited to Ways of Knowing on 21 April. Interactive sessions includeWays of Knowing God through ArtInterior Ways of KnowingBridging the Gap across TikangaPlease register anglicanwomenstudies@gmail.comThe AWSC Council and LINKS will be present ,and look forward to meeting other women, of our three tikanga. Council and LINKS will be staying at St Margaret's College, and will continue to meet on 22 April. Please contact Ceridwyn the administrator with any queries. anglicanwomenstudies@gmail.com … [Read more...]
Women’s Writing Retreat, Vaughan Park Retreat Centre, Auckland 25-29 October 2022
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...]
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