The MOW logo consists of the following elements: the figure reaching out, the cross of Christ, the Holy Spirit in the form of the dove and the hand rendered “MOW Sydney”.
The figure is neither male nor female but represents the clergy in total. It symbolises the ideal of Christ-centred men and women representing the church as equals, as is MOW’s stated aim.
The bird has a two-fold meaning: the Holy Spirit descending on the ordained male/female clergy member (reminiscent of Christ’s own Baptism and commissioning) and the dove of peace reinforcing MOW’s aim at ending inequality and suffering in the church caused by the exclusion of women from the clergy.
The scratchy nature of the hand rendered lettering shows the slightly ‘rebellious’ nature of MOW as well as the ‘breath of fresh air’/youthful nature of the organisation.
