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WATER at the Women’s March on Washington

Women’s Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual (WATER) at the Women’s March on Washington Join us on Saturday January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC as “We stand together in solidarity with our partners and children for the protection of our rights, our safety, our health, and our families – recognizing that our vibrant and diverse communities […]

Feminist theologians’ discussion models fruitful disagreement

by Mary E. Hunt for National Catholic Reporter, 11 January 2017 GODDESS AND GOD IN THE WORLD: CONVERSATIONS IN EMBODIED THEOLOGY By Carol P. Christ and Judith Plaskow Published by Fortress Press, 364 pages, $29 Goddess and God in the World is feminist theologians Carol P. Christ and Judith Plaskow’s effort to model how to […]

January 25 WATERtalk with Heather White

WATERtalks: Feminist Conversations in Religion Series “Queer Activism and the Christian Right: The Surprising Story of their Shared History” An hour-long teleconference with Heather White Wednesday, January 25, 2017, 1 PM – 2 PM ET REGISTER HERE Heather White is Visiting Assistant Professor in Religion and Queer studies at the University of Puget Sound. She […]

Mary E. Hunt in NCR Frames Issues Facing Feminists Post-Election

Originally published in National Catholic Reporter Dec. 7, 2016 by Soli Salgado What does Hillary Clinton’s loss mean for feminism and its future? Before Nov. 8, many had predicted that the post-election period would be a time for healing and soul searching — among Republicans. Instead, it has become a time of liberal introspection and finger-pointing. […]

December 14 WATERtalk with Mary Evelyn Tucker

WATERtalks: Feminist Conversations in Religion Series “Living Cosmology: Christian Responses to Journey of the Universe” An hour-long teleconference with Mary Evelyn Tucker Wednesday, December 14, 2016 1 PM – 2 PM ET REGISTER HERE! Join us for our December 14th WATERtalk where Mary Evelyn Tucker will discuss her new book Living Cosmology: Christian Responses to Journey of […]

November 2016 WATERritual: Healing After the Election

On Thursday, November 10, WATER colleagues gathered in the WATER office and across the country by phone to mourn and look forward in hope. We share the text with you today and hope that you find it valuable in this time of uncertainty. You are encouraged to adapt the WATERritual for your community’s needs.

WATER Response to the U.S. Presidential Election

Dear WATER Friends, Thank you to so many who have sent messages of support and solidarity to us. We appreciate your sharing your disappointment over the U.S. presidential election results. We, too, had hoped that Hillary Clinton would be elected the first woman president of the United States. But we respect the complexities of democracy. […]

2016 Feminist Liberation Theologians’ Network Gathering

2016 Feminist Liberation Theologian’s Network Gathering in San Antonio, TX Friday, November 18, 2016 from 4PM – 6PM Convention Center 215 (2nd Level-West) The Feminist Liberation Theologians’ Network sponsored by the Women’s Alliance for Theology, Ethics, and Ritual (WATER) will discuss Intersectionality and Political Action. Speakers will look at kyriarchal structures that oppress as well as […]