November 2011 Ritual: Women's Harvest Festival

By Diann L. Neu | We celebrate and give thanks for a harvest that is often overlooked: the contributions of women.

"On Having to Choose: Scholar or Activist" by Mary Ann Kaiser

This past August, Vanderbilt Divinity School and the Human Rights Campaign hosted a series of workshops on the issue of religion and sexuality. Though I was not actually a part of this event, I was excited about its occurrence for a couple of reasons. First, as the field of queer studies continues to grow in religious academic programs, it is necessary to create space for future scholars to consider their role in discussions of religion and sexuality. I imagined it being incredibly empowering to gather with other students from across the country who are queer, religious, and doing doctoral work. I was also pleased, however, because one of the lectures was given by feminist theologian Dr. Mary E. Hunt entitled “Responsible Academics are Useful Activists.”

What the Bishops Won't Tell You

Dear Secretary Sebelius, As progressive Catholic organizations, our social justice tradition compels us to speak out and advocate for the least among us. For that reason, we write urging you to not impose burdensome conscience clauses seeking to limit and, indeed, eliminate access, and dishonor the conscience of those seeking family planning services.

October 2011 Ritual: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Diann L. Neu | Faith, prayer, and community are sources of help and healing.

Free Advent Resource

Expecting the Word: A "Words Matter" Daily Devotional Study for Advent Advent is just around the corner, and if you are looking for a resource to assist in your observance of the season, look no further! Find day-by-day scripture and insightful reflections by scholars and theologians...

February 8 Teleconference with Mary Evelyn Tucker

Join us for our "Feminist Conversations in Religion" teleconference series: Mary will be with us to discuss her collaboration on the film Journey of the Universe and how the film overlaps with work being done by ecofeminists in religion.

November 9 Teleconference

Bernadette Brooten WATER's Feminist Conversations in Religion Series continues with Bernadette Brooten as our featured speaker. To register, send the words "register me" to waterstaff@hers.com.

November 10 Women's Ritual

Come to WATER for our monthly women's ritual! This month's theme…

A New Season of WATER Interns

We are pleased to announce a new season of WATER interns. Anne joins the staff as our new Loretto Volunteer, and Heather and Clarafrancie come to us from Wesley Theological Seminary. They're a fantastic bunch and we look forward to the year ahead. Stay tuned! As the seasons change, we look back on the summer with joy and inspiration. Get to know our 2011 summer interns and our intern program, Women Empowering Women, by reading their letter.

WATER in Good Company in Perpetuity

by Mary E. Hunt It was a bit of a bus driver’s holiday, but Diann Neu, Mimi Marchev, Min Hunt- Neu, and Mary E. Hunt paid a visit to WATER’s papers in the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College in Northampton, MA, in August of 2011.