The Movement for the Ordination of Women in the Anglican Church of Australia

Includes Sydney chapter (Sydney MOW)

MOW

Encourages the church to make full use of the ministries of women
Promotes the expression of women’s perspectives in theology and celebrates diversity
Promotes theological learning and discussion
Honours the creativity and breadth of women’s ministry with stories, past and present
Liaises with appropriate national and international women’s groups
Values women’s history by recording events and gathering material
This website is also a repository of historical material

ACTIVITIES

Occasional conferences with local and international speakers
Lectures, seminars, retreats and quiet days
Publishes conference proceedings
Produces merchandise
Has an email group
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Read the objects of MOW Australia, as stated in our constitution at Clause 1.4.

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Donations

Special one-off donations by supporters of women’s ministry, whether or not they are members of MOW, are always welcome. For further information, please contact the President, Elaine Lindsay, president@mowatch.com.au.

Leadership

Elaine Lindsay

President

Elaine Lindsay joined MOW back in the 1980s and has been active on the Sydney committee over the years. Her PhD was publ... Read More

Ann Edwards

Vice President

The Rev’d Dr Ann Edwards is the Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of The Gap in Queensland, and a certified practising sp... Read More

Colleen O’Reilly AM

Vice President

The Venerable Dr Colleen O’Reilly AM – Vice-president Colleen O’Reilly is a priest in the Diocese of Melbourne ... Read More

Danni Clark

General Representative

The Reverend Danni Clark The Rev’d Danni Clark was ordained in Brisbane but began her training in her native Englan... Read More

Keren Terpstra

General Representative

The Very Reverend Keren Terpstra is currently the Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, Sale, in the Diocese of Gippsland. Befo... Read More

Sandra Kjellgren

Secretary

I was born in Brisbane and raised in the Anglican faith in a tradition that would be best described as broad-church Angl... Read More

Kathleen Toal

I have been an Anglican all my life. I remember when I was baptised (I was 4, nearly 5) there was a light filtering down... Read More

Melissa Conway

General Representative

Melissa Conway is the associate priest at St James’ Anglican Parish in Toowoomba, with special responsibility for St A... Read More

Tanja Hagedorn

General Representative

I grew up in the German Evangelical Lutheran Church in South Africa which provided me with a firm foundation for my fait... Read More

Ruth Champion

Sydney Convenor

I’ve been a member of MOW for twenty years. I worked on the Unfinished Business conference committee during 2021-22 an... Read More

Conferences

Photo Gallery for the 2024 Conference: Lead Like a Woman!

28 to 30 November 2024 | Thursday 28 November – St John’s Cathedral, 373 Ann Street, Brisbane 4000. Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November – St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, 11 Petrie Street, Ascot 4007

Photo Gallery for the 2024 Conference: Lead Like a Woman!

28 to 30 November 2024 | Thursday 28 November – St John’s Cathedral, 373 Ann Street, Brisbane 4000. Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November – St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, 11 Petrie Street, Ascot 4007

We hope you enjoy these photos of the 40th Anniversary Conference of the Movement for the Ordination of Women Australia ...

Rev Danni Clark and Rev Sandra Kjellgren hang a banner on the pulpit of St John's Cathedral in Brisbane.

2024 Conference: Lead Like a Woman

28 to 30 November 2024 | Thursday 28 November – St John’s Cathedral, 373 Ann Street, Brisbane 4000. Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November – St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, 11 Petrie Street, Ascot 4007

2024 Conference: Lead Like a Woman

28 to 30 November 2024 | Thursday 28 November – St John’s Cathedral, 373 Ann Street, Brisbane 4000. Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November – St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, 11 Petrie Street, Ascot 4007

The Movement for the Ordination of Women Australia Ltd invites members, supporters and guests to the 2024 National Co...

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Conferences

28 to 30 November 2024 | Thursday 28 November – St John’s Cathedral, 373 Ann Street, Brisbane 4000. Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November – St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, 11 Petrie Street, Ascot 4007

28 to 30 November 2024 | Thursday 28 November – St John’s Cathedral, 373 Ann Street, Brisbane 4000. Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November – St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, 11 Petrie Street, Ascot 4007

28 to 30 November 2024 | Thursday 28 November – St John’s Cathedral, 373 Ann Street, Brisbane 4000. Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November – St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, 11 Petrie Street, Ascot 4007

28 to 30 November 2024 | Thursday 28 November – St John’s Cathedral, 373 Ann Street, Brisbane 4000. Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November – St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, 11 Petrie Street, Ascot 4007

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