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“Feminists Change the World 650 Words at a Time”
In the Style of Rosemary Ganley
WATER is delighted to announce the winners of the Rosemary B. Ganley Essay Contest for 2026. They will each receive $650.
They are (in alphabetical order and without ranking):
Allison Connelly-Vetter, “Mothering Another World”
https://www.waterwomensalliance.org/mothering-another-world/
Jane Grovijahn, “Imagine My Surprise”
https://www.waterwomensalliance.org/imagine-my-surprise/
Leokadia Georgia Rossmanith, “Microfeminism on Social Media”
https://www.waterwomensalliance.org/microfeminism-on-social-media/
Please read and ponder them, and feel free to share them with your colleagues and friends. They are wonderful examples of the kind of influential writing that Rosemary B. Ganley models in her work—informative, creative, timely, and rooted in social justice. We thank the winners and wish them well.
We thank the many other writers who contributed to this project. While we could not offer prizes to all, we were deeply grateful for the excellent submissions. We wish those writers well as they make their contributions to this genre.
Our deep gratitude goes to Rosemary B. Ganley for inspiring all of us to write accessible and provocative pieces that will change the world. We are also grateful to the anonymous donor who made this project possible both because of their respect for Rosemary and their own deep commitment to social change.
Recent WATER Offerings
First Female Archbishop of Canterbury a Bittersweet Moment for Catholic Women
Mary E. Hunt’s Latest Article
“Our cheers were for Archbishop Sarah, but also for our peers who minister despite excommunication and patriarchal stupidity.” – Mary E. Hunt
Is America Actually a Christian Nation?
In this episode of Faithful Provocations, theologians Kwok Pui Lan and Mary E. Hunt take on one of the most urgent questions of our time: What happens when the boundaries between church and state collapse?
Upcoming Programs
WATERritual
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 7.30 PM ET
“Celebrate Beauty”
with Diann L. Neu and the WATER Community
The beauty of the cosmos surrounds all of humanity, especially during midspring May (November in the south). In the north, we celebrate May Day and Beltane on May 1. The month is for Mary, and other May Queens to honor those who bring forth life. The Earth is warming again and the sun grows stronger. Beauty exists for all creation to notice, delight in, and give praise to our Creator. Join us to celebrate beauty.
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.
Faithful Provocations
What does it mean to be a person of faith in today’s challenging world? Postcolonial theologian Kwok Pui Lan explores Christianity, social justice, and cross-cultural dialogue — with wit, depth, and a little rock ‘n’ roll spirit. Formerly Kwok ‘n’ Roll channel. Watch the series on YouTube.
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.
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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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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.