Upcoming Programs
WATER Essay Contest 2025
“Feminist Changing the World 650 Words at a Time”
The WATER Essay Contest invites writers at all stages to submit 650 well-chosen words on a topic related to feminist work for social change that springs from spiritual commitments. Politics and the arts, sports, religion and spirituality, local and global happenings are all fair game. So, too, are ecological themes and humor. Your imagination and activist priorities are the only limits.
Sharpen your pencils, everyone… or just hit keys on your computer… because WATER’s 2025 Rosemary Ganley Essay Contest has just started! For more information see the link below.
WATER in the Media
Introducing “Kwok’n Roll” – The Podcast That Sparks Bold Conversations!
Join the incredible Kwok Pui Lan as she kicks off her highly anticipated podcast, Kwok’n Roll! In each episode, Kwok Pui Lan dives deep into captivating conversations with some of the brightest minds of our time—trailblazing intellectuals, fearless religious leaders, passionate activists, and groundbreaking artists. Together, they explore the pressing political, cultural, and religious issues shaping our world today, all while examining the vital role people of faith play in these pivotal conversations. Listen to the podcast on Podbean.
Catholic Feminist Meets the Moment with Mary E. Hunt
Kwok Pui Lan sits down with renowned theologian and feminist scholar, Mary E. Hunt, to explore the intersection of faith, feminism, and social justice.
In this discussion, Mary E. Hunt shares her insights on the evolving role of women in the Catholic Church, the pressing need for gender equality, and how feminist theology is shaping the future of religious discourse.
Don’t miss out on this rich blend of intellectual depth, humor, and passion. Kwok’n Roll – a discourse that makes a difference.
Canadian Broadcasting Cooperation (CBC) Interview:
In an interview with the CBC, feminist theologian Mary E. Hunt urged urgent reform of the papal election process. Co-founder of the Women’s Alliance for Theology, Ethics, and Ritual (WATER), Hunt explained that the process lacks transparency and needs to be more inclusive. With concern growing about Pope Francis’ health, she stressed the importance of including a far more diverse group of electors, including young people and women. She also commented on the movie “Conclave” lest viewers think they know much more about the secret process. Women were portrayed accurately in the movie as only one had real voice. Surely change is needed.
WATERmeditation
Monday, March 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM ET
“Meditation 101: A Collective Introduction to Forms of Meditation”
Meditation or contemplation happens in many different ways. For a change of pace, we will learn some how-tos from one another’s experiences and insights. We will share techniques and exchange tips. This will be useful for new meditators as well as for seasoned souls.
WATERtalk
WATERtalk on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 1 pm ET with Jennifer Rycenga
“Philosophia: Women Inspiring and Encouraging One Another”
WATER welcomes Dr. Jennifer Rycenga, Professor Emerita of Comparative Religious Studies and Humanities at San José State University, to talk about her new book, Schooling the Nation: The Success of the Canterbury Academy for Black Women. Living in a fraught context, we will open a discussion about how allies can use privilege to create social change.
WATERritual
WATERritual on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 7:30 pm ET with Diann L. Neu and WATER staff
“Celebrate National Women’s History Month: Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations”
March is National Women’s History Month. March 8 is International Women’s Day. This month calls us to solidarity with women ― women friends, women’s communities, women worldwide. It is a time to honor courageous women. It is a month to speak their names, tell their incredible stories, and thank them for sharing their unique gifts to challenge the world. Join us as we honor these ancestors.
Intern at WATER
Be a Part of an Action-based Community
Become a WATER Intern
for Winter or Spring!
WATER welcomes students from seminaries, universities, colleges, volunteer programs, and more to work in the WATER office.
Interns at WATER engage in the full range of activities from office work to program planning. They learn how a small non-profit is run and what it takes to nurture an Alliance. Those wishing to do their own research will have a chance to utilize WATER’s constantly growing Resource Center as well as consult with our experienced staff through in-house seminars.
Interns must commit to a minimum of six weeks and can stay for as long as a year or two. All participants are encouraged to apply for academic credit from their home institutions for their work at WATER. We are delighted to work with programs which sponsor volunteers with expenses shared by WATER as the on-site placement.
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Land Acknowledgement
WATER, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, acknowledges that it sits on the traditional and contemporary homeland of the Piscataway and Nacotchtank (sometimes known as the Anacostan) people, the original stewards of this land.
We are committed to lifting up the names of these lands and the community members from these nations who reside alongside us and who were here long before we were. We affirm WATER’s intention to promote healing, respect, and love for all people through our work, with special indebtedness to Native people whose lands we are privileged to share.