Modelling New Ways of Being Church: A Discipleship of Equals
The WATAC tagline,“Modelling new ways of being church, based on a discipleship of equals,” does more than express an aspiration. Rather, it presents a vision of Christian community that is […]
Can Women Be Deacons in the Catholic Church?
The role of women deacons remains under study in the Catholic Church, with history, theology, and recent synod discussions keeping the question open. Did Women Serve as Deacons in the […]
Did Women Minister in the Pauline Churches? Evidence from Early Christianity
Did women minister in the Pauline churches? This question has shaped debates about ministry and leadership in Christianity for decades. While some readers expect a simple yes or no answer, […]
Influential Australian Christian Women Who Shaped Faith and Society
Across Australia’s churches, universities, communities, and justice movements, Christian women have been shaping theology, ministry, activism, and social change for generations. Some work quietly behind the scenes; others write, teach, […]
The Gender Pay Gap in Australian Churches in 2026
For decades, Christian women across Australia have been faithful leaders, workers, ministers, teachers, and social‑justice advocates. Yet the latest national gender pay gap data shows that—even within our churches and […]
Shining Bright, Living Loud, Standing Together: WATAC Conference
More than 120 people, mostly women from across Australia, gathered at Mary MacKillop Place, North Sydney, from 14-16 November for the national Women and the Australian Church (WATAC) Conference. The […]
How to Start a WATAC Group
One of the beautiful things about Women and the Australian Church (WATAC) is that there’s no single “right” way to begin. There are no strict rules about how to start […]
A Legacy of Justice and Hope
For more than four decades, Women and the Australian Church Inc. (WATAC) has stood as a bold voice for equality, justice, and compassion in the Catholic Church and beyond. Together, […]
No One Is Free Until We’re All Free
Feminism today is more than a call for equal rights between women and men. It has grown to recognize the many different ways that people experience oppression and exclusion. One […]
Four Waves That Changed Church and Society
Christian feminism has evolved through four distinct waves, each reflecting the broader feminist movements while rooted in Christian theology and practice. This progression highlights how Christian women have actively engaged […]