Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day and pray for women and girls across Sydney, Australia, and beyond.
Since 1891, ADM has been an organisation founded on prayer. The Deaconesses, who began our first ministries, produced a yearly book of prayers and devotions and organised extended networks of prayer circles in homes and churches. Today, as we continue our mission to inspire and empower Christian women to bring the love of Jesus to a hurting world, we invite you to pray with us.
Join Amy Yeung (née Deutscher) as she explores young women & mental health.
Parents often feel unsure about how to approach their teen’s mental health. This seminar will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to engage in meaningful conversations and provide the support your teen needs. You’ll leave with practical strategies to stay connected and help your child navigate the challenges of adolescence. Join us for an evening of valuable insights and helpful resources to foster better mental health for young women.
When we ask Christian women what sort of support they need to thrive as Christians in their workplaces, families, churches and communities, many women mention mentoring as something they'd love to be involved in - either as a mentor or a mentee. But many aren't sure where to start to make that happen, or are not sure they have the right skills or experience. Lily Strachan is back to share her experiences of mentoring through her work as a campus worker with the Christian Union at Macquarie University and as Chaplain at Robert Menzies College. She’ll talk about what she loves about walking alongside women, what is challenging about mentoring, and what it might look like for women of all ages to help one another thrive in these complex times.
News
News
Anglican Deaconess Ministries is delighted to announce our 2025 Fellows cohort. With ADM’s support, these four women will bring together their areas of expertise and their faith to complete major projects that engage our sceptical and hurting world with the gospel.
Before 1989, Anglican women ministering in the Sydney diocese were “set apart” as deaconesses— the lay order from which ADM’s name is derived. In 1989, that changed as trained women began to be ordained as deacons. There are no more deaconesses working in paid employment, though some still serve as they can and pray faithfully. And now, we are seeing the first female deacons start to retire. Rev. Jan Donohoo was in that historic first cohort of female deacons, and since then, she’s served in various ministry across the Diocese. All the diversity of her experiences have prepared her well for her current role: ADM Chaplain to the deaconesses and retired female clergy.
Announcing the 2024 Women in Ministry Support Scheme grantees
Anglican Deaconess Ministries (ADM) is pleased to announce the 26 recipients of the 2024 Women in Ministry Support Scheme (WIMSS). These grants—valued up to $2,000 each—are designed to empower Christian women across Australia as they serve God in creative and meaningful ways.