WATER’s Feminist Conversations in Religion Series Presents “Messages from 1974: The Story of the Philadelphia Eleven” An hour-long teleconference with Darlene O’Dell Wednesday, July 16, 2014 1 pm – 2 pm EDT Register Here! The ordination of Episcopal women priests forty years ago this season heralded a new chapter in women’s ministerial history. Darlene O’Dell […]
Congratulations Clarafrancie! Congratulations to Clarafrancie Deneice Cromer on her ordination on June 8th, 2014 at the Metropolitan Baptist Church, Washington, D.C. She graduated from Wesley Theological Seminary and did a year-long internship at WATER. All blessings on her ministry!
Homily by Mary E. Hunt At Janet Kalven’s Memorial Service June 1, 2014 | Grailville, Loveland, Ohio Originally posted for Feminist Studies in Religion How fitting that we gather here at Grailville, the center that Janet Kalven helped to found, in this lovely barn turned Oratory on the land that Janet Kalven loved. As was evident […]
Whatever happened to that great big Roman Catholic Church?
WATER’s Feminist Conversations in Religion Series Presents “The Power of a Woman’s Voice: The Legacy of Sue Hiatt” An hour-long teleconference with Carter Heyward Wednesday, June 11, 2014 1 pm – 2 pm EDT Carter Heyward was one of the “Philadelphia Eleven” — the women ordained to the Episcopal priesthood in 1974, before the church had authorized the […]
Contemplative Prayer at WATER and by Telephone With Cathy Jaskey Monday, June 9, 2014 at 7:30 PM (EDT) Our next gathering for Contemplative Prayer at WATER will be with Cathy Jaskey on Monday, June 9, 2014, at 7:30 PM (EDT). WATER offers a regular contemplative prayer opportunity each month. This is a communal meditation, a time of silence and reflection followed by […]
Janet Kalven Remembered Fondly Originally posted for Feminist Studies in Religion Janet Kalven, Grail member and feminist pedagogue, died April 24, 2014 at the age of 100. She was a veritable force of nature—a feminist who shaped the field of religion by providing various spaces for women to meet, learn, write, and strategize. See my WATER […]
Janet Kalven: In Memory of Her WATER extends sincere sympathy to the Grail, both national and international, to her family and friends on the death of beloved Janet Kalven at the age of 100. We join a huge chorus of those who sing alleluias for her life and work, her commitment and her friendship. Long […]
By Diann L. Neu | Rejoice in mothers everywhere!
“Greeting the Goddess”
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
1 -2 PM EDT
Cynthia Lea Tootle is an ordained Interfaith Minister. She studied at the All Faiths Seminary International. She serves currently as an associate minister of the Takoma Park Metaphysical Chapel. Her ministry includes monthly services that honor the Goddess in innovative rituals. Cynthia uses her creativity to develop services and classes that introduce people to many kinds of spiritual practices that open people up to intuitions and spiritual energies.
RSVP by sending an email with the words “Register Me Teleconference” to waterstaff@hers.com by May 12th to receive dial-in information.