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Anglican Women

Anglican Women of Australia in the Diocese of Newcastle

 

Theme For 2006/2007

I will hold my hand out to you…….

The theme of Hands will continue into 2006/2007 as we move from healing hands to hands of outreach. Each parish has made a ‘hands banner’ to be displayed at events in the Cathedral and at Deanery gatherings. These hands banners are a symbol not only of our willingness to reach out to others but are a symbol of unity as members of the Diocese reach out to each other in love and support.

 

Aims of Anglican Women
Anglican Women aims to work toward the extension of Christ’s Kingdom through:
Worship, Study, Service, Fellowship and Giving.
Promoting co-operation and understanding between the groups that may exist in any one parish.
Making  provision for those not included in such groups.

 

Membership
Membership includes all women who belong to the Anglican Church. There is no subscription and no admission service. Should any woman wish to serve her church more fully, she may join one of the groups within the Diocese or Parish.


Events

Retreats

Two retreats are held each year at the beginning of Lent. The dates for 2007 are:
Sat/sun 24th/25th February
Wed/Thurs 28th Feb/1st March
To be held at Morpeth conference centre.For details contact Judy Manuel on 02 4920 1514

Annual Conference

The Annual Diocesan Conference on the first Tuesday in June with  Eucharist followed by an address by a guest speaker. Following lunch the business session of the Annual Conference is held. The afternoon programme comprises a second speaker, panel discussion or other entertainment.
The 2007 June Conference is Tuesday  5th June at Christ Church Cathedral

Spring Celebrations

Over a period of five days during the first full week in September each year.  Guest speakers who have a particular Christian message to impart are invited to visit a different Deanery each day accompanied by representatives from the Executive.
2007 Dates:
Monday 3rd September – Manning
Tuesday 4th September – Newcastle/Lake Macquarie
Wednesday 5th September – Upper Hunter
Thursday 6th September – Maitland/Paterson
Friday 7th September – Central Coast

Each parish has a contact to disseminate information about Anglican Women events.

Lenten_Retreat_Registration_Form.pdf

Thank You Boxes

Thank you Boxes were introduced many years ago and have become an Anglican Women’s tradition. They are a spontaneous way of thanking God for help and guidance in many day to day events and things we take for granted.
Each year the proceeds are donated to a project decided upon by the Executive of Anglican Women.
The proceeds from the 2006/2007 ‘Thank You’ boxes will go to the Samaritans Gaps (Grandparents as Parents) program.

 

Anglican Women's Prayer

Eternal God, the light of the minds that know you.
The life of the souls that love you,
And the strength of the hearts that serve you,
Help us to know you,
That we may truly love you,
So to love you that we may fully serve you,
For to serve you is perfect freedom,
Through Jesus Christ our Lord
Amen