WHAT IS A.M.S?

A.M.S stands for Anglican Men's Society

WHAT DOES THE SOCIETY DO?

The Society provides opportunities for men to join in Christian Witness,

Fellowship and Service with each other and with other men of the Anglican church

WHO MAY BECOME MEMBERS?

All men of the Anglican Church

The Society has a Rule of Life

In the power of the Holy Spirit,

To pray to God every day,

To be a faithful communicant,and by active Witness, Fellowship and Service

to help forward the Kingdom of Christ

HOW IS AMS ORGANISED?

By Parish based branches with the concurrence of the incumbent. There are Diocesan, Provincial and National Councils

WHY FORM A BRANCH IN YOUR PARISH?

To bring men together in Witness, Fellowship and Service AMS provides a nucleus of committed men able to promote and assist with Parish activities.

DOES THE PARISH PRIEST HAVE A ROLE?

The Parish Priest is the branch President (ex-officio) and Chaplain

WOULD THE BRANCH BE CONTROLLED BY A RIGID CONSTITUTION?

No! Each AMS branch is autonomous: the members are free to conduct their branch and their activities in a manner that suits their own needs

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF BELONGING TO THIS NATIONAL SOCIETY?

Members benefit from the support, experience and friendship of men spread across Australia.

The Parish is strengthend by the wider outlook and knowledge of members

HOW CAN A BRANCH BE FORMED?

Within your Parish you can

1. discuss the idea with your parish Priest

2. Seek advice from the diocesan Executive of the Society

3. Call a meeting of interested men

4. Make a decision

5. elect you executive officers.

AVAILABLE TO HELP YOUR BRANCH ARE:

1 Membership prayer cards

2. Service Books

3. Hand Books

4.Badges

5.Constitutions

6 National Charters

7. Society Ties

8. Society Car Stickers

9. Training Sessions for office bearers

THE SOCIETY.

The Society is a fellowship of Churchmen who accept the Rule of Life and seek to live out the Chri9stian Faith in brotherhood with each other.   The Society functions with the Clergy in the Ministy of the Church.

AMS MISSION

The mission of the Society is a Christian Ministry to men.   The Society seeks to bring men to faith in Christ in the fellowship of the Church.

AMS MOTTO

Witness, Fellowship and Serve.

For further information please use contact number on Anglican Men's Society page