February 2014 Ritual: Celebrate Brigit's Day, Let Spring Begin!

By Diann L. Neu | Brigit, the female figure of divinity of Old Europe, was said to "breathe life into the mouth of dead winter.”

"Love Your Friends" and "Friends Act Friendly"

Two lectures Mary E. Hunt gave at the Fall Symposium in Sigtuna, Sweden are now available online.

Safety for Women Writers

Women writers face danger every time we put something in print.

Robert Nugent, a Priest’s Priest

Robert Nugent was a scholar and writer. He was also an old fashioned priest with a new fangled congregation.

February 5 Teleconference "Talking Taboo" Part Two

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA"Talking Taboo" Part Two Wednesday, February 5, 2014 1 -2 PM EST The book, Talking Taboo: American Christian Get Frank About Faith edited by Erin Lane and Enuma Okoro, is creating lots of conversation. WATER is excited to feature two teleconferences to start 2014 by looking at the issues many people consider taboo. Join authors Grace Biskie, Gina Messina-Dysert, Tara Woodard-Lehman, Katey Zeh, and let's "talk taboo." RSVP by sending an email with the words “Register Me Teleconference” to waterstaff@hers.com to receive dial-in information.

The Trouble With Francis: Three Things That Worry Me

Will Pope Francis be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated engaging in "spiritual exercises"?