Honey, I Shrunk the Church: The Vatican Manages Sexual Abuse, Canonization and the Nuns
Whatever happened to that great big Roman Catholic Church?
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June 11 Teleconference with Carter Heyward
WATER’s Feminist Conversations in Religion Series Presents “The Power of a Woman’s Voice: The Legacy of Sue Hiatt” An hour-long teleconference with Carter Heyward Wednesday, June 11, 2014 1 pm – 2 pm EDT Carter Heyward was one of the “Philadelphia Eleven” — the women ordained to the Episcopal priesthood in 1974, before the church had authorized the […]
June 9 WATER Meditation/Contemplative Prayer
Contemplative Prayer at WATER and by Telephone With Cathy Jaskey Monday, June 9, 2014 at 7:30 PM (EDT) Our next gathering for Contemplative Prayer at WATER will be with Cathy Jaskey on Monday, June 9, 2014, at 7:30 PM (EDT). WATER offers a regular contemplative prayer opportunity each month. This is a communal meditation, a time of silence and reflection followed by […]
Janet Kalven Remembered Fondly
Janet Kalven Remembered Fondly Originally posted for Feminist Studies in Religion Janet Kalven, Grail member and feminist pedagogue, died April 24, 2014 at the age of 100. She was a veritable force of nature—a feminist who shaped the field of religion by providing various spaces for women to meet, learn, write, and strategize. See my WATER […]
In Memory of Her – Janet Kalven
Janet Kalven: In Memory of Her WATER extends sincere sympathy to the Grail, both national and international, to her family and friends on the death of beloved Janet Kalven at the age of 100. We join a huge chorus of those who sing alleluias for her life and work, her commitment and her friendship. Long […]
May 2014 Ritual: Happy Mother’s Day!
By Diann L. Neu | Rejoice in mothers everywhere!
May 13 Teleconference with Cynthia Tootle
“Greeting the Goddess”
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
1 -2 PM EDT
Cynthia Lea Tootle is an ordained Interfaith Minister. She studied at the All Faiths Seminary International. She serves currently as an associate minister of the Takoma Park Metaphysical Chapel. Her ministry includes monthly services that honor the Goddess in innovative rituals. Cynthia uses her creativity to develop services and classes that introduce people to many kinds of spiritual practices that open people up to intuitions and spiritual energies.
RSVP by sending an email with the words “Register Me Teleconference” to waterstaff@hers.com by May 12th to receive dial-in information.
Déjà vu All Over Again on Contraception
Déjà vu All Over Again on Contraception Originally posted for Feminist Studies in Religion I was in front of the Supreme Court on March 25, 2014, on a snowy spring morning when the justices heard oral arguments for the Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby case about the provision of birth control as part of health care. […]
May 11 Discussion with Victoria Rue
WATER invites you for a discussion on “Lesbian Queer Catholic Married Priest – So What?” Led by Victoria Rue Sunday, May 11, 2014 at 11:30AM EDT Victoria Rue is a professor at San Jose State University in Comparative Religious Studies and Women’s Studies. She has a Masters of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary in New […]
Happy Spring from WATER!
It’s springtime! Are you ready for renewal and rebirth? We are! Thanks to your support and generosity, WATER is full of life. After a long winter, spring has come! There are many buds to show for it – rituals, programs, publications, lectures, and collaborations galore. We’ve been working non-stop and feeling involved and invigorated. Join in! Did you catch […]