Feminist Liberation Theologians’ Network Annual Meeting 2025
Friday, November 21, 2025, 4-6 PM ET, In Person and on Zoom
Old South Church in the Guild Room, 645 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
Feminist Liberation Theologians’ Network Annual Meeting with Mary E. Hunt and Colleagues
Agenda will include:
~ Insights from Feminist Liberation Theologies that can shed light on the current political situation
~ Models of feminist work in religion that explain oppression of female-gender people in clear and simple terms
Upcoming Programs
WATERmeditation on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 7:30 pm ET
“When Darkness Falls”
with Cheryl Nichols
In her essay “Luminous Darkness,” Sr. Joan Chittister reflects, “It is the discovery of light in what seems to be the darkest of places, a coming to find stars behind the clouds, the astonishing revelation of fullness where only emptiness seemed to be…Darkness deserves gratitude…and we learn that all growth does not take place in sunlight.” Join us in community silence and conversation.
WATERtalk on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 1 pm ET
“Healing Ableism: Stories about Disability and Religious Life” with Darla Schumm
Religious teachings and metaphors are often used to explain the presence of disability, but rarely do we hear the voices of people living with disabilities reflecting on their experiences of God, faith, or religious life. Darla Schumm explores the stories of people with disabilities who struggle with the human challenges of faith and doubt, exclusion and inclusion, injustice and justice. She invites readers to reflect on the experiences of people with disabilities in religious communities and organizations. She argues that it is not disability that needs healing. It is ableism that needs healing. “Accessible love” is her insightful suggestion for the way forward. Join us for this very necessary conversation.
WATERritual on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 7:30 pm ET
“The Return of Light and Hope” with Diann L. Neu and the WATER Community
December is the season of festivals of light in the Northern Hemisphere. Virtually all cultures have their own ways of marking the time. Many religious traditions mark the return of light and hope: the Buddhist Bodhi Day on December 8; the Christian Advent November 30-December 24; the Jewish Hanukkah December 14-22; the Winter Solstice on December 21; Kwanzaa December 26-January 1. Each beseeches the sun to return again and awaken hope, compassion, and justice. Join us for a ritual of hope in desperate times.
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.
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 as long as a year or two. The internship is an on-site internship at the WATER office in Silver Spring, MD. 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 that 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.