donnabryanJun 53 minClose NeighboursUntil 1989, the Australian representative to the Asian Church Women’s Conference (ACWC) had never resided so close, geographically, to...
donnabryanMay 243 minAnother tireless workerToday, I’m featuring another member from the first National Committee of Australian Church Women (ACW) – Lieut-Colonel Hazel Violet...
donnabryanApr 244 minAn Australian in the civil defence of BritainPauline Crosby was an Australian who served in the British Women’s Voluntary Service* during World War II. The experience she gained from...
donnabryanMar 232 minAnother Humble Saint‘She was not an “upfront” person, but always there behind the scenes – lending a listening ear – offering a helping hand or a gentle word...
donnabryanDec 17, 20215 minA Quiet AchieverDoris Mabel Mitchell was born in Victoria, in 1908, but spent most of her life in New South Wales (NSW). She attended Petersham Primary...
donnabryanNov 28, 20211 minA Gift for ACWThis week Australian Church Women (ACW) received a generous gift from a relative of Maisie McKenzie, the woman who began the Northern...
donnabryanSep 25, 20213 min100 Blog PostsThis blog post is number 100 for our ACW Herstory Blog, which means our blog will celebrate its 2nd birthday in four weeks. How quickly...
donnabryanAug 29, 20213 minEven the Queen CommentedWe’re travelling to Adelaide this week and going back to 1986 when South Australia celebrated their 150-year Jubilee. In that same year...
donnabryanAug 15, 20212 minElsa Matilda WarnerElsa Warner was one of the early representatives of the Baptist Church on the Women’s Inter-Church Council of Victoria, the forerunner of...
donnabryanJul 10, 20213 minMaisie McKenzie was an AuthorAs I’ve been working my way through the National Archives of Australian Church Women (ACW), I’ve been finding more and more snippets of...
donnabryanJul 3, 20214 min‘Top End’ ChallengesThe Northern Territory Unit of Australian Church Women (ACW) became inactive recently, after more than forty years of service. The unit...
donnabryanJun 19, 20213 minReverend Elizabeth AlfredI’ve said many times that Australian Church Women (ACW) has had some legendary women in its ranks over the 56 years since it began....
donnabryanMay 29, 20213 minThe Beginning of a Wonderful OpportunityThe Winifred Kiek Scholarship (WKS) is a wonderful opportunity for young Christian women to be financially supported for a year of...
donnabryanMay 22, 20213 minThe gift of God’s Holy SpiritAn item from the June 1973 Australian Church Women (ACW) newsletter caught my eye because of its relevance to Pentecost and the gift of...
donnabryanMay 15, 20213 minACW connected remote Christian womenDuring the early years of Australian Church Women (ACW), a close relationship was established with the women’s groups of the United...
donnabryanMay 8, 20212 minMotherly LoveSunday 9 May 2021 is the day that many countries will celebrate Mother’s Day, including Australia. Not only are mothers honoured on this...
donnabryanApr 17, 20215 minANZAC Day—lest we forgetIn a week's time, Australians and New Zealanders will pause to remember and honour the service of our Anzacs on Anzac Day, 25 April. This...
donnabryanMar 27, 20214 minProgressive Church Women of QueenslandIn this week's dive into the archives, I came across an interesting report that was featured in the working papers of the first national...
donnabryanMar 20, 20212 minDid You Know?Did you know that Australian Church Women (ACW) has been using the term ‘herstory’ since at least 1987? I discovered this during my...
donnabryanMar 6, 20214 minShe Helped Assemble AeroplanesWe’re only a few days into the annual March Women’s History Month and one full day away from International Women’s Day (IWD), which takes...