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“American Nuns And The Vatican: More Pain Than Promise”

by Mary E. Hunt Originally Posted on Religion Dispatches The other shoe dropped on December 16, 2014 at a press conference announcing the “final report” on at least one phase of the long-simmering Vatican struggle with U.S. Catholic sisters. It was not a red Prada slipper, and the devil is still in the details. Despite herculean efforts to make […]

What gift will you give?

You are the reason why WATER can give others gifts of hope, knowledge, and solidarity. Thank you for believing in justice for women and girls, and believing in WATER as a community that acts with feminist religious values. With your gift, you give a lifeline to women and girls whose lives depend on you.   You support […]

January 14 WATERtalk, “Religious Diversity – What’s the Problem?”

WATERtalks: Feminist Conversations in Religion Series  “Religious Diversity- What’s the Problem?”  With Rita M. Gross Wednesday, January 14, 2014 at 1 PM EST   Rita M. Gross is internationally known for her innovative work on gender and religion.  She is a Buddhist dharma teacher having been appointed to that position by Her Eminence Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche. She will discuss […]

Amplifying Marginalized Voices

Lesbian and queer faith leaders, activists and scholars from across the country, were convened by Women’s Alliance for Theology, Ethics, and Ritual (WATER) to collaborate on amplifying marginalized voices.  As the country roils in the wake of the killing of Black and Brown men by police this “think tank” and “do tank” established plans of […]

Second edition of ‘Guide for Women’ Published

  Need insight on how to navigate study and work in the field of religion? The second edition of A Guide for Women in Religion: Making Your Way From A to Z is now available. The Guide, edited by Mary E. Hunt, Kecia Ali and Monique Moultrie, made its debut at the American Academy of Religion in […]

Celebrate #GivingTuesday and Donate to WATER

 On Thursday, we eat. On Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we spend. On Tuesday, December 2, let’s give back.     This #GivingTuesday, join the global movement to spread generosity. Donate to WATER, and be part of the community that uses feminist religious values to create social change. Your support empowers justice-seekers worldwide.   Here is […]

November 2014 Ritual: You Are Home

By Diann L. Neu | Take a minute. Make yourself a cup of tea or drink of choice. Light a candle. Think about what it means to be home for the holidays.

December 3 WATERtalk, “A Guide for Women in Religion”

WATERtalks: Feminist Conversations in Religion Series  “A Guide for Women in Religion”  With Kecia Ali, Mary E. Hunt, and Monique Moultrie Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 1 PM EST Kecia, Mary, and Monique will discuss their new book, A Guide for Women in Religion: Making Your Way from A to Z. The Guide is a welcome companion for women in religious […]