Happiness, sadness, reflection, anger and laugh out loud humour -all can be found in our latest publication. Deep spirituality, theological reflection, profound faith and aroha are also in these pages. Over forty Anglican women , ordained and lay, have written their stories, contributing to a beautiful, moving account of their lives, before during and after the history making decision to ordain women as Priests in the Anglican Church of these islands. Women were encouraged to write in their own voice, thus revealing the texture of our three tikanga church, and the sacredness of each story. from the foreword Order your copy now for $25.00. Orders of 5 or more are $22.00. Plus postage … [Read more...]
Prayer among the Pandemic, with Podcasts
Pandemics and Plagues have been part of the Christian story from the beginning. Discover some podcasts which talk of Catherine of Sienna, Julian of Norwich and Sor Juana Inez de la Cruz and many others, and learn how they coped in times of plague and sickness. Catherine of Siena Catherine of Siena was born a year before the Black Death Much of Catherine of Siena’s life was defined by sickness and plagues. The future saint was born in 1347. The next year, the Black Death began—an epidemic that killed more than 20 million people over the next five years. Despite growing up surrounded by death, Catherine was unafraid. When a plague struck again less than two decades later, the … [Read more...]
THEOLOGY SLAM
Photo by Gabriel Valdez on Unsplash Theology is exciting. It is about God’s word, God’s world and God’s people. It is vitally important for the church to nurture young Christians into thinking, speaking and writing about God and the world, and it is even more important that the Church listen to their voices. #TheologySlam encourages us to do just that: listen to God, listen to the world, and listen to the voices emerging within the Church, so we can join into God’s work in the world today. Archbishop Justin Welby Three young women won the The first Theology Slam on 7 March 2019 at St John’s, Hoxton. Hannah Barr spoke on Theology and #MeToo, Hannah Malcolm on … [Read more...]
Women of Influence: Dr Siouxsie Wiles on why the Covid-19 pandemic may have boosted her public image but has made things worse for women
Siouxsie Wiles is a calm, logical interpreter of the science of Covid-19, but she believes that, in spite of being a strong female voice, her high visibility does not indicate a parallel increase of women in leadership, or even in work. Read her challenging analysis here. https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/121841395/women-of-influence-dr-siouxsie-wiles-on-why-the-covid19-pandemic-may-have-boosted-her-public-image-but-has-made-things-worse-for-women AWSC would love to hear your response to this article- you may even be inspired to write one yourself. Just email anglicanwomenstudies@gmail.com … [Read more...]
Ko Tōku Mana Wahine
A theological reflection on mana wahine and how it can address gender based violenceThe Rev Ruihana Kaylene Marama Paenga rangatahi@tpoa.nz 3 Nov 2020 Images are property of Robyn Kahukiwa, PaengaWhanau Colletion, Michael Tubberty and Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou Mana Wahine as a faith- based expression of indigenous female leadership was the concept explored in a fascinating virtual theology chat on 4 December. Speaking from a Tuhoe perspective, Ruihana Paenga wove the Maori and Biblical creation stories together into an illuminating discussion of the concepts of mana and tapu. You can hear the recording … [Read more...]
Christchurch breakfast book celebration:update
The Anglican Women's Studies Centre hosted a breakfast book launch at the Anglican Centre in Christchurch on 17th December at 8am. This exciting event has been held and you can read all about it . https://www.anglicantaonga.org.nz/news/common_life/awsc_history40yrs Following the Provincial launch in Rotorua recently, where Bishop Ngarahu Katene blessed the books, we are going to have a local book launch for 'Talanoa, Telling our Stories, Korerohia a tatou Purakau' celebrating the 40 years ordination of women priests. There will be a number of guest speakers along with Bishop Peter. The book will be available to purchase on the day for $25.00Please RSVP to Rev'd. … [Read more...]
Talofa lava, Zita!
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...]
Intersectional feminism: what it means and why it matters right now.
image from the UN website This article is from the United Nations UN Women, which in turn is linked with the Commission on the Status of Women. AWSC has mentored several leading women from the Anglican Church to attend the global consultations. Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Originally published on Medium.com/@UN_Women From the disparate impacts of the COVID-19 crisis in communities around the globe to international protests against racism and discrimination, current events have shown that we are far from achieving equality. Trying to interpret and battle a multitude of injustices right now may feel overwhelming. How do we take on all these issues, and why should we? … [Read more...]
Ko Toku Mana Wahine- virtual theology chat with Ruihana Paenga
Ruihana Paenga Thursday 3 December 2020. 7pm-8pm Join by Zoom Ko tōku Mana Wahine: A theological reflection on mana wahine and how mana wahine influences Gender Justice and reduces Gender Based Violence. This talk will discuss the Māori concept of Mana Wahine as compared to gender equality and women's leadership in the Bible. We will examine the execution of the concept by a range of individuals and how this concept of feminist leadership can be influential in eradicating gender based violence in New Zealand. Everyone is welcome to Zoom in , to hear Ruihana Paenga. She will talk for around 20 minutes, then invite comments and questions. Zoom Link: … [Read more...]
It doesn’t take a War: a Life forever changed by the Hyde Railway Crash
‘It Doesn’t take a War’- is the story of Elizabeth Coleman’s life, which was changed forever by the Hyde Railway Crash. Elizabeth’s father and eldest brother were killed, and another brother was injured in the passenger train crash on 4 June 1944. The terrible railway accident devastated young Elizabeth and her family, as well as deeply affecting the whole area. Twenty one people were killed and many other injured, adding to the grief and anxiety experienced by the whole country during the war years. With her father and brother gone, Elizabeth and her family lost their means of livelihood and had to move off the farm. Her mother was terribly shocked and was emotionally unavailable to … [Read more...]
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