Mary Andrews College

We've read the books, saved the Instagram reels, and still find ourselves stuck in the same patterns — in our prayer lives, our relationships, our habits. Knowing the right thing to do and living it? They are two very different things.

Christian growth is not just about getting more truth into our heads, but being shaped as whole people before God.

Everyday Theology is a free, five-day email series that gives you short, sharp theology. For five days, you’ll get an email from us with a theological reflection, a question for you to ponder, a chance to interact in community. This time, we'll be hearing from Rev. Dr Becki Philip "On knowing". Sign up here >> https://www.mac.edu.au/everyday-theology

“I will praise the Lord, who counsels me, even at night my heart instructs me” - Psalm 16:7.

This June, we'll be drawing our community together to worship the Lord at the next Theology After Dark - a special Evensong Service in the historic Garrison Church in the Rocks.

The service will feature the traditional liturgy of Evening Prayer led by Rev. Natalie Ray, with Rev. Dr Becki Philip preaching on 'how we know God'. Alanna Glover, 2026 ADM Fellow and Emu Music Creative Director, is arranging and performing the music. Please RSVP so we can save you a seat >> https://events.humanitix.com/theology-after-dark-becki-philip?c=adm-socials

Did you know? Recent studies have shown Gen Z Aussie males are now more likely than females to have adopted a Christian identity and more than half (56%) of Gen Z females never attend religious worship services. This new trend received attention on ABC News and Triple J. But how is the church going to respond? Grace Gayden, writer, and youth group leader, shares what she's noticed about girls in our youth groups and what leaders can do to champion them >> https://mentalhealthinstitute.org.au/pastoral-care/championing-girls-in-youth-group-ministry/

Is this something your passionate about? We have a unit in Semester 2 for you!
Theologically Informed Pastoral Care for Young People in the Contemporary World is a 3-day intensive taught by Rev. Dr Keith Condie and Amy Yeung.

There are countless issues confronting young lives in today's complex world. Be equipped to respond with informed, compassionate care through exploring the theological foundations for pastoral support and spiritual formation of children and young people.

• Level: Diploma | Graduate
• Teaching Department: Ministry and Practice
• Three Day Intensive: Monday-Wednesday 12th-14th October
• Delivery mode: Hybrid (in person or online)
• Elective Unit for Graduate Certificate Pastoral Care for Mental Health; this unit is not offered for all Graduate Courses.

Learn more here >> https://www.mac.edu.au/our-units

How can we connect meaningfully with young women and support them?
The Mental Health Institute at ADM created a 3-part series in which Amy Yeung, MAC Lecturer and Head of the Institute, shares simple but powerful ways to build trust and start meaningful conversations with young women about mental health and faith.
Be equipped with practical tips to use at youth group, home, school, or anywhere that you spend time with young people. Find the series here >> https://mentalhealthinstitute.org.au/resources/mental-health/youth-mental-health/

“I will praise the Lord, who counsels me, even at night my heart instructs me” - Psalm 16:7

Come and join us for an unforgettable Theology After Dark as Mary Andrews College presents an Evensong service, 22nd June, 5:30pm – 6:30pm at the Garrison Church in the Rocks.

We'll be hearing from Rev. Dr Becki Philip, our Dean of Education at Mary Andrews College. Rev. Natalie Ray, lecturer at the College, will be leading the service, with music arranged and performed by our ADM Fellow, Alanna Glover.

Register here >> https://events.humanitix.com/theology-after-dark-becki-philip?c=adm-socials

Thanks to all who join us at the first Mary Andrews College lunch hour! It was a joy to see so many people interested in hearing 2026 ADM Fellow, Alanna Glover, explore what the Bible says about what singing is, why we sing at all, and whether it's an important part of church.

Did your thinking change as we engaged with the topic? Let us know in the comments below.

Keen to join the next MAC Lunch hour? You can register for updates here: https://us11.list-manage.com/survey?u=50f2add000cf99e9d7c31aa30&id=1d4f8e056d&attribution=false

Is an ADM Fellowship for me? Does my project suit the program? If you're thinking through these kind of questions, book a Discovery Call with Program and Partnerships Director, Naomi Escott. She'd love to speak with you >> https://www.deaconessministries.org.au/fellowship-apply

But be quick! Applications close Tuesday, 2 June. ⏰

And if you're wondering what an ADM Fellowship is, find out more here >> https://www.deaconessministries.org.au/fellowship

A reminder that our first MAC Lunch Hour is coming up next week! Register now so we can save you a seat.

BYO lunch and join us as we hear from Alanna Glover speak on "Singing that Shapes Us". Alanna is the Creative Director of , a lecturer in Music Ministry at Moore College, a gifted singer and songwriter and one of our Research Fellows at Mary Andrews College for this year. It's free to join but it would help if you let us know you're planning to come.

MAC Lunch Hour - Alanna Glover Please join us for the Mary Andrews College Lunch Hour: the easiest way for you to sneak some theology into your diet.

You're invited!

Coffee, Cake and Theology is a relaxed morning tea event where you can learn about an element of spiritual practice and theology, meet current students, and hear from recent alumnae.

Amy Yeung, Head of the Mental Health Institute, will take a short theology session on "Caring for our Ensouled Bodies", addressing questions like “Is it selfish to practice self-care?”, “What does theology say about caring for myself?”

For those joining us in person there will also, of course, be coffee (& other warm and cold beverages) and cake!

This is a free event, but we ask you to RSVP for catering purposes.

Find out more and register here: https://events.humanitix.com/coffee-cake-theology-may2026?c=meta

Want to taste God’s word in your lunch hour? Come to ADM on the 21st May from 1pm-2pm to hear our Research Fellow, Alanna Glover, speak on the theological importance of singing, especially in view of the individualism of our culture. BYO lunch, and taste some illuminating theology in your lunch break.

Alanna is a singer-songwriter, Creative Director of EMU Music, a Mary Andrews College Research Fellow and coming to your lunch hour soon. Come and hear her speak from her theological research on the power and nature of singing in God’s Word: and why it’s more important than ever in our age. At ADM, 21st May, 1pm-2pm, BYO Lunch.