Sisterhood and Solidarity in Sweden and Iceland

Mary E. Hunt was privileged to offer the keynote lecture at a weekend symposium on “Friendship, Theology and Sisterhood” sponsored by the Seglora Foundation and hosted by the Sigtuna Foundation in Sigtuna, Sweden, November 9-10, 2013. Participants included journalists, ministers, academics,and activists notably WATER Volunteer in Global Service, Ann-Cathrin Jarl.

Happy 90th Birthday, Joyce Ride!

WATER applauds Joyce Ride on the occasion of her 90th birthday, which she celebrated with style in Washington, DC. She was in Washington for the awarding of the Medal of Freedom to her late daughter, the astronaut Sally Ride. Joyce’s passion for justice knows no bounds. She is active in Friends Outside, a group that helps women in prison. She has pushed the Presbyterian Church toward greater inclusion of LGBTIQ people. She stands up and is counted on many struggles. Her marvelous humor and her stalwart support make her a WATER favorite. Ad multos annos, Joyce Ride!

December 18 Teleconference with Keri Day

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA"Is Moral Economy Possible?" Wednesday, December 18, 2013 1 -2 PM EST Dr. Keri Day is Assistant Professor of Theological and Social Ethics and the Director of the Black Church Studies Program at Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University. She has her B.S. in Political Science with a minor in Economics. She earned an M.A. in Religion and Ethics from Yale University and her Ph.D. in Religion from Vanderbilt University. RSVP by sending an email with the words “Register Me Teleconference” to waterstaff@waterwomensalliance.org in order to receive dial-in information.

AAR/SBL Tips for Feminists and Others

Advice for attending the American Academy of Religion/ Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting

November 2013 Thanksgiving Ritual: Return Blessings

By Diann L. Neu | Lift your spirit and give thanks. Lift your voice and return blessings for life.

Feminist Liberation Theologians' Network at AAR

Join us during the AAR Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD for the Feminist Liberation Theologians' Network Meeting (M22-300), Friday November 22, 2013 from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM at the Hilton Baltimore-Key 5. All are welcome.

Meehyun Chung Winner of Marga Bührig Award 2013

WATER congratulates feminist liberation theologian colleague Meehyun Chung for receiving the Marga Bührig Award October 2013 in Basel, Switzerland, for her book, Reis und Wasser: Eine feministische Theologie in Korea (Rice and Water: A Feminist Theology in Korea, Frank & Timme, 2012). The award from the Marga Bührig Foundation is given to researchers and authors whose works represent an original contribution to the field of feminist liberation theology and have socio-political relevance.

Happy 80th Birthday Renate Rose!

Renate Rose is a longtime WATER friend and colleague. She is ordained in the United Church of Christ. She has taught scripture in the Philippines where she lived for several years. We wish her well for the years ahead. Have a great celebration at the Haus Friedborn in Rickenbach, Germany where Renate now lives.

November 20 Teleconference with Cynthia Moe-Lobeda

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA"Resisting Structural Evil: Love as Ecological-Economic Vocation” Wednesday, November 20, 2013 1 -2 PM EST Audio Recording Here Cynthia Moe-Lobeda holds a Ph.D. in Christian Ethics from Union Theological Seminary. She lectures and consults internationally and nationally on matters of climate justice, economic globalization, white privilege, moral agency, Earth ethics, public church, and theologies related to these concerns. RSVP by sending an email with the words “Register Me Teleconference” by Tuesday, November 19, 2013 to waterstaff@waterwomensalliance.org in order to receive dial-in information.

WATER Welcomes Loretto Volunteers

WATER hosted the DC Loretto Volunteers on their annual “Take Your Housemate to Work Day.” We were the first stop as they visited their various placement sites. The group shared information about WATER as well as Cathy’s birthday cake!