The Philadelphia Eleven is a new documentary that tells the story of the first eleven women to become priests in the Episcopal Church. They were ordained in Philadelphia on July 29, 1974. Hence, “the Philadelphia Eleven.” This summer, the Episcopal Church will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their ordination. It seems so easy now to write that line, to state it as an historical fact. But the truth is that it was a long and contentious battle within the church before and after 1974. And that ordination service in Philadelphia was anything but conventional. The service didn’t take place on Philadelphia’s tony mainline where ...
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Join Jess Hall and Bridie Marsden-Boyd for a Review and Discussion of Bauman’s Theology of the Womb, introduced by Ceridwyn Parr, Administrator of Anglican Women's Studies Centre Women’s bodies tell and re-tell the story of divine activity through their many rhythmic and cyclic processes; bleeding, birthing, growing, creating, holding, and dying. In this work, Bauman comprehensively investigates the implications of believing that the body, and in this case the female body, is a site of revelation. What results is a disarming read of intelligent and intimate proportions, which invites every reader to consider how their body tells God’s story. Jess began with the ...
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Three outstanding women, three different ways to experience the Lambeth Conference of Bishops. You are invited to listen in to a three-way conversation with Bishop Denise Ferguson, the Revd Jacynthia Murphy and Ms Teresa Kundycki-Carrell, as they discuss ’Lambeth from the Inside’. Originally recorded as virtual Theology Chat, on 17 November 2022. Video link Jacynthia Murphy is an Anglican priest, an indigenous woman, with strong links in the Environmental Network. Jacynthia has worked in various capacities within the public sector for most of her working life. She lived in Sydney, Australia for 15 years before moving to Brisbane Queensland to ...
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The key note scholar at the Hui in October will be Dr Emily Colgan. Emily says she is a bit of a Bible nerd who is utterly passionate about biblical interpretation incontemporary contexts. Dr Emily Colgan, Senior lecturer in Biblical Studies, Trinity College, Auckland: Emily will give the keynote speech at the AWSC Hui: Te Orokohanga o te Ao/ The Earth as our Mother/Na tina ni Vanua. https://anglicanwomen.nz/2021-hui-information/ She will speak at 1.30pm on Thursday 28 April 2022 Women and Interconnectedness: Ecological interpretations of scripture Emily’s research focuses on the relationship between the Bible and contemporary social imaginaries, asking about ...
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Rev Dr Jekheli Kibami-Singh - Leviticus, Land & Jubilee. Presented to the Tikanga Pakeha Ministry Council, May 2021. https://youtube/wIBfiBQXOZI Jekheli Singh is a tribal Christian woman from Nagaland in the North East of India. She came to New Zealand about 15 years ago, and is currently vicar of Te Kuiti. In this talk about the theology of land, she incudes Biblical theology, God the Creator, Land and identity, land as Go’s gift to be shared, and land as new community. She references Leviticus: 25and the concept of Jubilee. Used with permission from Stephen Black, Diocese of Waikato ...
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Intriguing women speaking about their research, writing, thinking and theology An online opportunity to zoom in from anywhere and hear ideas from everywhere Opportunity to ask questions and make links with your own experience and ideas. Open to everyone. Anglican Women’s Studies Centre invites you to zoom in- Third Thursday of the month (usually) Join Zoom Meetinghttps://anglicanchurch-nz.zoom.us/j/94599431152?pwd=U0Q4NG9DM1FhVU5OOTVmQjh1bERvUT09 Meeting ID: 945 9943 1152Passcode: 215527 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 16 September 7pm NZ time Crisis? What Crisis? Is preventing the bad the same as planning the best? Jacqui Paterson, currently co-dean at the Taranaki Cathedral, shares a pot-pouri of insights gleaned from a recent MBA ...
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Journey 2040: Women’s Leadership In the Church This Litany was read at General Synod/ te Hinota Whanui in May 2024 Let us begin In 1840 at least 13 wāhine Māori are signatories to te Tiriti o Waitangi in recognition of their rangatira. Thanks be to God In the 1860’s, after the invasion of Waikato and Taranaki and the destruction of Māori military resistance, new laws suppressed mana wāhine. Legislation was passed establishing the four Māori seats in Parliament in which only men could stand; new legislation changed the nature of Māori land ownership; and education which contested the place of ...
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Waters of Transformation: Women at the Well What is the purpose of this HUI? Unite the Three Tikanga Church for a transformative weekend filled with laughter, learning, and spiritual growth. Dive into the story of the Woman at the Well, celebrate our unique cultural heritages, and embrace the spirit of unity. Through inspiring talks, creative workshops, and meaningful discussions, let's empower each other to shine in our communities and make lasting connections! What is the program? Explore identity, spirituality, and transformational leadership through the story of the Woman at the Well Friday, 14th June (6pm - 9pm) A Pasifika Perspective ...
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"Here I am; send me" - what will our response be? The Revd Deb Cole meets up with Mrs Sheran Harper*, Mother’s Union Worldwide President. On Sunday 16 May 2024, at Holy Sepulchre Church in Auckland, along with Ms Jeanette Lawrence, Zone C Liaison, , Mrs Harper was welcomed along withrepresentatives from around Aotearoa and Polynesia. They joined Pīhopa Te KitohiPikaahu, Pīhopa o Te Tai Tokerau, to celebrate Eucharist at Te Ana Tapu/HolySepulchre church in Auckland City. Whaea Sheran gave the kauwhau/sermonreferring to Isaiah ‘s response to God, “Here I am; send me”. In the changing worldwe live in, we ...
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Women from Dunedin and Southland gathered for the first ever CAWS POP UP HUI on 5+6 April 2024. Above are some of the 40 women who met at St Peter's Church in Caversham, where Natalie Milliken (front row, second from left) is the Vicar. Beautiful weather, brilliant speakers, good food and time to connect and think- all these ingredients added up to a very highly rated event. It has re- sparked my energy & enthusiasm After a generous meal of local fish and chips with bowls of organic salads from the garden of Jenny Campbell, we welcomed The Revd Lois ...
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Are you interested? You are invited to apply for the new IAWN Steering Group for the next three years: 2024 – 2026. This is an official and important network seeking to eradicate gender- based inequality and violence, and to promote just relationships among all people. Applications close 30 November Please contact AWSC if you are applying. The IAWN Steering Group, which represents women around the Anglican Communion, continues to connect, share resources and experiences, pray for one another, and identify and celebrate actions across our church that contribute toward fulfilling the ACC resolutions related to gender justice and preventing and ...
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Click on the right hand three lines, to choose a session Bishop Waitohiariki Quayle. AWSC is honoured to be able to welcome Bishop Wai to our HUI. Waitohiariki Quayle was ordained as Bishop of Upoko o Te Ika in the Te Pīhopatanga o Aotearoa in 2019. She is the first female Māori bishop in the Anglican Church, and the first woman born in New Zealand to become a bishop in the Anglican Communion.Her primary cares are housing, health needs, and youth suicide risk and empowerment.Prior to being ordained bishop in 2019, she held the role of Māori community health services manager at Whaiora Māori Health based in Masterton, where she oversaw staff ...
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this is subject to minor change Thursday 2 Nov 3.30 pm Arrivals 4.30 pm Powhiri (assemble at 4.10) 6.00pm Dinner and registration 7.00pm Whakawhanaungatanga, Introductions and connections across the motu, the tikanga, the Pacific... 8.30 pm Evening prayer with tikanga Maori Friday 3 Nov 7.30am. Morning prayer from two tikanga 8.00, Breakfast 9.00 Registration for new arrivals 9.30 Session 1 “The many hands here today.” Welcome, with Ven Fran Hokianga, The Revd Fran Hokianga and the Revd Sela Havili 10.30 Morning tea 11.00 Session 2 “The hands who have come before.” Hold on for a ride through ...
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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 bright, neon colours and traditional toi whakairo shapes ...
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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/ This year we are featuring some brilliant speakers, some creative artists, and plenty of time to reconnect, in the hospitable setting of Tatai Hono marae, by the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, at the top of Khyber Pass Road in Auckland. https://anglicanwomen.nz/whos-who-at-the-hui/ The Council has funding from the St John's College Trust Board, for this significant Hui, so the fee is kept as low as possible. Timetable of the Hui- subject to change ...
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