“A bond of union and sympathy”
100 Years Ago, Deaconesses battled the Influenza epidemic
They didn’t have Zoom. But the Deaconesses in Sydney were well prepared to care for those around them during the “Spanish flu” pandemic of 1919…
Then Came a Pandemic:
“The Pleasures of Pessimism” continued with Dr Natasha Moore
Dr Natasha Moore’s address for ADM’s 2019 Annual Public Lecture provided an insightful, far-reaching and even optimistic guide through what she called, “The Pleasures of Pessimism: On hope, culture and the end of the world”. Then came a pandemic. And we at ADM wondered how the new isolation affected Dr Moore’s perspective.
Not the year I’d planned
New Deacon Rev. Polly Butterworth helps retool school chaplaincy for COVID19
Following Polly’s ordination in February 2020, it was back to school, but not for long. The global pandemic upended the year’s plans. That meant she and the team of which she’s a part— under the leadership of Chaplain Rev. Jenni Stoddart, also Chair of ADM’s board—had to rethink school chaplaincy without losing their passion.
Global Call
How MAC Lecturer Jill McGilvray connects with Christian women around the world
One Monday night, Jill McGilvray made a cup of tea and sat down in her home in the Blue Mountains to take part in a virtual meeting... That night, her screen lit up with Christian women leaders of all ages – a tapestry of faces from lounge rooms and home offices around the world.
Chaplaincy in Hard Places
Rev. Suzanne Gorham, Katie Tunks Leach and Rev. Kerrie Newmarch shared their stories of chaplaincy in hard places at ADM's Engage Dinner in February 2020. Rev. Gorham is Senior Chaplain to the Specialist Units in the New South Wales Police Force. Tunks Leach is an Ambulance Chaplain and Rev. Newmarch is a Chaplain at Bankstown Hospital and was previously a Chaplain for the Professional Standards Unit (Safe Ministry) for the Sydney Anglican Diocese.
Dr Kate Harrison Brennan to take new role in leadership for Civil Society program
After almost five years of service as CEO of Anglican Deaconess Ministries, Dr Kate Harrison Brennan has accepted a new role at another philanthropic organisation to lead a Civil Society program. The move builds on Harrison Brennan’s lifelong pursuits to address economic injustices and cycles of disadvantages, areas she has addressed throughout her professional and educational careers.
Special message regarding COVID-19 and Mary Andrews College
The new Principal of Mary Andrews College, Rev. Dr Katy Smith, has a special message in regards to MAC’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
When trouble comes, God remains
What I learned from a time of flood, famine, pestilence and epidemic for such a time as this
Kate Bradford, Chaplain, 2018 ADM Senior Research Fellow & former CMS Missionary, reflects on her time as a missionary in Tanzania.
Living the Gospel across cultures
Q&A with Amanda Mason, 2020 ADM Senior Fellow
Amanda Mason is an Evangelist and Community Chaplain with the Sydney Anglican Department of Evangelism and New Churches. During her Fellowship at ADM this year, she’s creating accessible resources to equip Australian churches in discipling Buddhist-background believers and mobilise them to reach their families and social networks.
Conversations: A real response to the 2020 fires
Viv and her husband Marty pastor a church on the South Coast in the coastal town of Sussex Inlet. It is a small town of 4,000 that booms to 20,000 in the summer months. January of 2020, though, looked very different as fires tore through the South Coast, altering the sky, the land, and everything in between.
On Hope: Theological Reflection Shapes Third Annual Summer Gathering
2020 School of Theology, Culture and Public Engagement
When almost 300 women and men from six states and three countries gathered in January for ADM’s third annual School of Theology, Culture and Public Engagement, it took summer holidays to a new level…
“Purposeful Posts”: ADM launches new social media pack for women and groups
ADM has created a set of 21 inspirational posts for women to use on their Facebook or Instagram accounts or for their church women’s groups or ministries. These “purposeful posts” include quotes from women throughout ADM’s work, past and present, as well as specific biblical truths to continue growing.
Professor Sarah Williams on ‘Prayer, Agency and Cultural Transformation’
There are many sociological and historical theories of change but rarely is prayer taken seriously as a radical and disruptive political force. In this lecture, Sarah Williams will draw on stories of the past to explore the role of prayer in moments of political and cultural upheaval, and to inspire us to pray in fresh ways for our culture.
Wellbeing in a New Year
At the start of a new year—or any new season of life— it’s important to reflect on our own wellbeing and pay attention to self care. That’s why we asked friends who were part of our 10/10 video series on mental health (in October 2019) how they take care of their wellbeing…
Eight ways to care for survivors of bushfire and drought
By Rev. Dr Keith Condie
Natural disasters are traumatic events. The threat to (or loss of) life, property, livestock and livelihoods that often accompany these events can be extremely distressing. How do we care well for those who have experienced a natural disaster?
Sending New Voices to Canberra
ADM sponsored Jerusha Mather reflects on her recent trip to Parliament.
Last month, Libby Sanders, ADM’s program manager for Mercy & Justice, 2019 Senior Fellow Brooke Prentis and 2019 Creative Fellow Emma Pittman joined 200 Australians and 15 Pacific Church leaders in Parliament with the goal of sharing their support for Australian Aid and to discuss what the Pacific Step Up means for Pacific people.
“The Pleasures of Pessimism”: Dr Natasha Moore explores hope, culture and the end of the world in fourth Annual Public Lecture
Global decay, nuclear war and Zombie apocalypses aren’t exactly the stuff of cheery evening discussions. But Dr Natasha Moore’s address for ADM’s fourth Annual Public Lecture on 7 Nov. at St Andrews Cathedral provided an insightful, far-reaching and even optimistic guide through what she called, “The Pleasures of Pessimism: On hope, culture and the end of the world”.
“Restoring Sanctuary”: ADM launches $80,000 grant initiative for churches to serve domestic violence survivors
Calling upon Australian-based Christian women to form an innovative, collaborative and church-based response to domestic violence, the grant invites applicants to consider new and theologically-based ways to ensure the safety and healing of domestic violence victims among Christian fellowship.
Breaking ground: ADM Fellow Wins 2019 Prime Minister’s Literary Award
For almost two and a half years, Dr Meredith Lake got used to writing in public libraries. She went from one “hot desk” to another, trying to piece together different historical documents to create a narrative about the Bible’s role in shaping Australian culture. It was tough going for the office-less historian, especially between pre-school drop off and pick up.
Q&A with Dr Natasha Moore, 2019 Annual Public Lecture Speaker
ADM caught up with Natasha in between her writing, researching, podcasting and preparations for the 7 November Annual Public Lecture ‘The Pleasures of Pessimism: On hope, culture and the end of the world’, and asked her a few questions that might help get us ready!