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Association of Anglican Women (AAW)
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The Association of Anglican Women is an umbrella organisation throughout New Zealand,
including Polynesia, for women's groups in the Anglican Church. It was formed
in 1969 from Mothers' Union and is open to all women. It has its own national magazine
"Circle".
In the Nelson Diocese there are 473 members in 24 groups across the top of the
South Island, from Kaikoura on the East Coast and Greymouth on the West Coast. There are
14 groups in the Nelson-Waimea region, 6 in Marlborough and 4 in Mawhera. Two or
three Regional meetings are held each year.
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The theme for the years 2006-2009 is Daily Living with Jesus - Revive, Relate, Rejoice,
with "RELATE" being the one emphasised in 2007-8.
The aims of the Association are
- To unite in Prayer and Participate in the Mission of the Church
- To Promote, Safeguard and Nurture Christian Family Life
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The organisation has two main departments |
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Overseas and Outreach |
Social Concerns |
Raising money for many projects supporting women and children in a number of countries
overseas. In NZ, supporting women and children in new initiatives. There is also
an Emergency Fund to enable an immediate response in times of disaster.
Overseas and Outreach funds are distributed through the Anglican Missions Board,
and the NZ AAW Overseas and Outreach Convenor (currently Robyn Hickman of Waiapu
Diocese) has a seat on the AMB. |
Through membership of the National Council of Women, AAW can lobby Government over
legislation that is felt to undermine families and moral standards. Each year AAW
members discuss NCW remits in their groups.
Promoting, safeguarding and nurturing Christian Family Life is considered very important
and groups are encouraged to report on their activities in this area through the
Social Concerns Convenor.
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The Diocesan President, Overseas and Outreach Convenor, and Social
Concerns Convenor
are happy to visit and/or speak to AAW groups.
Women who move to the Nelson Diocese from elsewhere are encouraged to contact one
of the people listed below. |
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Fun, Food and Fellowship are the hallmarks of group meetings as
members support, comfort and care for each other, neighbours and church families. |
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Regional contacts - if you would like to know more, contact the nearest Executive
member who will put you in touch with your nearest group. |
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List of parish contacts
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