FLTN Forum for ideas, resources support

[Mary Hunt]

3/17/2026

Dear Feminist Liberation Theologians’ Network Colleagues, 

Warm greetings between our fall and spring meetings, at a time when war is raging on several fronts. That we are connected and working on varied issues around the world moving in the direction of peace gives me some solace. I write to invite you to join the FLTN Forum of ideas, resources, and support. 

It was important, and a pleasure, to connect with one another in late November 2025 in Boston and on Zoom when we discussed the “Break the Glass” moment in which we found ourselves. Kwok Pui-Lan proclaimed that feminist liberation theology is more important than ever. Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite called us to disrupt the rising fascism through non-violent means. Rita Nakashima Brock lifted up moral injury as the source of so much suffering in devastating times. Reports from regions gave us good insights into what is happening in various places.

As insightful and prescient as these speakers were, I don’t think any of us could have anticipated the scope and depth of the current global crisis. Then, we were talking about Gaza and Israel, Ukraine and Russia. Now, we are talking about all of that, plus a war in Iran sparked by the United States and Israel now involving at least fifteen countries. It is calamitous and terrifying with repercussions throughout the world. 

After our meeting, I toyed with the idea of a public statement from FLTN. In consultation with some colleagues, I concluded that no one speaks for this group so it is better not to do something disingenuous. We are a loosely affiliated “network” engaged in similar tasks around the world. So it makes sense to do what we do best—discuss ideas, share resources, and provide support. 

To that end, I propose that we use our Google list to post materials for common use. For example, I am hoping that Kwok and Susan will post links to their Podcasts and Substacks so that we can all use them (subscribe if you can, of course). There are other key analytic articles that we can share from many sources across the world. You can write something to bring our attention to an issue or example of FLTN in action. 

Feel free to make a short video and put it up on our Google drive at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NZJEqNXLj0nAvfJe7IHE97ZchYBSJJB_?usp=drive_link.

 Lay out your ideas in clear, concise terms, not as a paper for a professional meeting, but perhaps as a memo to your colleagues or a short report to your friends. Our strength is in the variety of our voices, starting points, and perspectives. Our superpower is our commitment to using feminist liberation theological, ethics, and ritual resources for the common good. 

WHAT YOU CAN DO to be part of the FLTN Forum:

1. Be sure you are signed up on the FLTN Google list. If not, you can do that here: https://groups.google.com/u/3/g/feministliberationtheologiansnetwork

2. Write something to let people know how you view the current global scene and what resources you recommend for deeper feminist liberation theological insights into the current morass. Send it to the Google list or post your video in the drive in the folder ‘FLTN 2026 Video’:  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NZJEqNXLj0nAvfJe7IHE97ZchYBSJJB_?usp=drive_link

Here is a guide on uploading and sharing videos to the Google Drive folder: 

• Record yourself talking. 

• Be sure to either have the link above on your phone for easy transfer, or send your video to your computer where you have the above link. 

FOR UPLOAD ON COMPUTER:

1. Copy the link above to your browser 

2. Click on the ‘+ New’ on the upper left corner of your screen 

3. Select ‘File upload’

4. Select your file 

5. Click ‘Open’

6. You are all done!

FOR UPLOAD ON PHONE 

1. Click on the link above or copy it into your browser 

2. Click on the colorful Plus sign at the bottom corner of your phone. 

3. Choose the Option ‘Upload file’ 

4. Choose the Option ‘Photos and Videos’

5. Select the Video 

6. Click on ‘Upload’

7. You are all done!

SHARING / ATTATCHING THE VIDEO IN AN EMAIL: 

1. Click on the three dots above your video or click on the share button above

2. Click on share link 

3. Insert the link into your mail 

Feel free to contact water...@hers.com for any questions! 

3. Invite others who might find this FLTN Forum of ideas, resources, and support 

useful to sign up as well. This is the link to share the invitation: https://groups.google.com/u/3/g/feministliberationtheologiansnetwork 

None of us need “one more thing to do,” but given that we already are in a network, let’s use it at this challenging time.

 Please add your ideas and insights, and watch for mine. 

Thanks and be well,

Mary E. Hunt

Co-director, WATER

Mary E. Hunt, Ph.D.
Co-director
Women's Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual (WATER)
8121 Georgia Ave. #310
Silver Spring, MD 20910-4933 USA
301 589-2509 | 301 589-3150 fax
mh...@hers.com 
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www.waterwomensalliance.org

[Mary Hunt]

Please see instructions on joining FLTN Google list. 

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