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AWSC goes to Samoa

February 3, 2023

After three years of Zoom meetings, we will meet face to face!  A group of AWSC Council and Links is excited to be flying to Samoa on 17 February, to meet up with Anglican women at All Saints in Apia.   The theme of the POP UP hui is ‘Women, Faith and Society’,  and will feature story telling, theological reflection , and lots of time to build friendships across our three tikanga church. The three day program includes a visit to the Anglican School, and an old people's home, attending church on Sunday. sharing meals, and much conversation. groups members are donating theological books, and gifts of the AWSC publications, Talanoa, telling our Stories, and Vashti's Banquet. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Council and Link Meetings, Gatherings - in person and online, Our Hui, Womens Stories, Talanoa Tagged With: AAW, Samoa

Women’s Writing Retreat, Vaughan Park Retreat Centre, Auckland 25-29 October 2022

December 9, 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...]

Filed Under: Gatherings - in person and online, Maori, Pakeha, Pasefika, Places of study and retreat, Study Opportunities, Womens Stories, Talanoa Tagged With: VAughan Park

Climate Change in the Pacific: how one woman is making a difference.

October 17, 2022

Island hopping is part of my life. I have been specializing in Climate Change and Health supported by WHO for more than 5 years now.’ Kelera has worked as an Environmental Health Officer for the Fijian government for about 25 years. She is one of the two AWSC Council members from tikanga Polyneisa: she is deeply involved in climate change action, in the Anglican Church and in her family life in Fiji. https://youtu.be/ibeE10B8vQk 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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gatherings - in person and online, Virtual Theology Chat, Womens Stories, Talanoa Tagged With: climate change, Fiji, Kelera Oli

Virtual Theology Chat with Sepiuta Hala’api’api

September 14, 2022

introduced by The Revd Bettina Maxwell, Convenor Anglican Women's Studies Centre. https://youtu.be/dKU3JCM6tB0 A rare young woman My name is Sepiuta Hala’api’api – born to Tongan missionary parents, born and raised in Fiji. I currently serve as an ordained minister – one of the few young women in ordained ministry in the Diocese of Polynesia. now  Diocesan Secretary I also currently serve as the Diocesan Secretary and Registrar for The Anglican Diocese of Polynesia. once was Youth Director, Fisheries officer.... I previously served as the Diocesan Youth Director for my Diocese. Prior to taking up fulltime ministry, I also served in Government as a Fisheries … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Pasefika, Virtual Theology Chat, Womens Stories, Talanoa

Leading Lady Seeks Stipend: how humour, honesty and a robust prayer life have been key to one priest’s leadership journey.

August 8, 2022

Join Rev Annette Cater, freshly appointed Vicar of Lower Hutt Anglican Parish as she shares openly and honestly about her 20 year journey of paid ministry in the Anglican Church. No question off limits - in fact the bolder the better!  A third generation Anglican, Annette was born and raised in Upper Hutt. She drinks her coffee black, paints and does upholstery for fun, preaches without notes and loves liturgical worship. She also loves mentoring and creating opportunities for others to grow into their God-given potential.  https://youtu.be/pIIk-ir8D9s Hear Annette Cater on a Virtual Theology Chat Thursday 18 August 2022, https://youtu.be/pIIk-ir8D9s The Sunday Star Times … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Pakeha, Virtual Theology Chat, Womens Stories, Talanoa Tagged With: Annette Cater

Virtual Theology Chats -what’s coming up?

July 28, 2022

with Anglican Women’s Studies Centre 7pm – 8pm Third Thursday of the month , by Zoom https://anglicanchurch-nz.zoom.us/j/94599431152?pwd=U0Q4NG9DM1FhVU5OOTVmQjh1bERvUT09 Thursday 18 August 2022 7pm   Annette Cater We just try to be better The Revd Annette Cater, BA BTh At 41, Annette has just been appointed Vicar of St James, Lower Hutt. She is pleased that her daughter can now see women in leadership in the church, but believes there is still work to be done in society and in the church  Thursday 22 Sept 2022 7pm Kelera Oli works in Suva and throughout Fiji I specialize in climate change and health impacts of climate change and health. 'I am the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gatherings - in person and online, Pakeha, Pasefika, Reflections, Virtual Theology Chat, Womens Stories, Talanoa Tagged With: Kelera Oli, Sepi Hala'api'api

Nobody heard us: the case of Ms T and her sister Ms S

July 15, 2022

Sarah Pidgeon-Walton  Sarah Pidgeon-Walton offers a theological response to issues arising from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care in relation to child sexual abuse. Thursday 21 July 7pm-8pm recording available on request anglicanwomenstudies@administrator "For private viewing by the intended recipient only (unless written authorisation provided by Anglican Women Studies, Aotearoa New Zealand). Not for publication. As addressed in the video, trigger warning and disclaimers apply" majestic lukas, unsplash In this Virtual Theology Chat , Sarah focuses on the case of Ms T and her deceased sister Ms S (names have been further … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gatherings - in person and online, Virtual Theology Chat, Womens Stories, Talanoa Tagged With: Sarah Pidgeon-Walton

Two outstanding Anglican priests honoured as MNZM*- congratulations to Louise and Vicki!

June 8, 2022

Reverend Victoria Pernel Terrell – of Onehunga. For services to the disability community. Member (MNZM)   aleksandra-sapozhnikova-lZlY910Jy3Y-unsplash Rev Vicki Terrell is an Anglican priest in the Diocese of Auckland and has served the Auckland Disability Community in advocacy and spiritual leadership for many years, most recently as Disability Community Chaplain for the Diocese of Auckland. Vicki, whose speech impairment gives her lived experience of disability, brings a strong background in sourcing, developing and promoting resources for disability ministry. Vicki also serves as Chair of the Disability, Spirituality and Faith Network of Aotearoa New Zealand. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Pakeha, Womens Stories, Talanoa

He Kākano Ahau

May 4, 2022

Revd Jacynthia Murphy 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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8tfbs9swVo I’m a bit of an environmentalist at heart and I’m always looking for ways in which to poke our nation and church into reducing our negative footprints that create global havoc commonly attributed to the ill-effects of human decadence.  Rev Jacynthia has emerged inspired, enlightened and uplifted after attending 23 sessions of the UNCSW NGO programme as part of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International, Virtual Theology Chat, Womens Stories, Talanoa

Women in Creation Care/God at Work

April 4, 2022

30 women, Māori, Pacific, Pākehā and from around the world, connect faith, culture and calling Revd Silvia Purdie Silvia Purdie in conversation with some of the contributors to a new book out soon Listen to the energetic music and stories https://youtu.be/RqeXgd69GaU ‘Awhi Mai Awhi Atu: Women in Creation Care’ tells the stories of thirty women from a wide diversity of cultures who describe their involvement in environmental action.  Silvia Purdie gathered these stories, poems and prayers , asking the question, ‘What is God up to in the world? In this Virtual Theology Chat you will hear from some of the writers and perhaps be inspired yourself! Editor … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Reviews, Gatherings - in person and online, Maori, Pakeha, Pasefika, publications, Virtual Theology Chat, Womens Stories, Talanoa Tagged With: Awhi MAi, Silvia Purdie

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