Join the Movement for the Ordination of Women (MOW) in their 2026 Conference, exploring ways to counter ultra-conservative threats to women’s participation and leadership in Australian churches.

Do lay and ordained women leaders have a future in the church?

How do we combat calls for women to submit to male authority in church and society?

What can we do to witness our belief in the spiritual equality and dignity of all people?

Keynote Speakers:

The Rev’d Dr Karen Pack, religious historian focusing on the agency and activism of unmarried Australian women who have been erased from religious histories: Speaking for Herself: Why telling a more inclusive story is Good News for everyone.

The Rev’d Dr Elenie Poulos, public commentator on religion and politics, religion and society, social justice, and human rights in Australia: Deep and Shallow: The rising tide of Australian Christian Nationalism.

Dr Rosie Clare Shorter, feminist researcher in gender studies and the sociology of religion: When Women Preach: Stories from the Sydney Diocese.

The Rev’d Dr Robyn Whitaker, biblical scholar and public theologian specialising in apocalyptic literature, gender, and (mis)use of the Bible in public and political discourse: Disruptive Exegesis: Reading the Bible for liberation.

Panels:

• Developing a new inclusive theology of priesthood
• Learning from women’s experiences in the church in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom
• Progress in dioceses that support women’s leadership
• Where to from here?

Access the full program and get your ticket today There is a concession rate for MOW members. If you are not a member, please consider joining us. Membership is $70 (concession $40): see our online membership form

For further information about MOW or the conference, contact president@mowatch.com.au

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