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April 2026: What's Happening at WATER
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"The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes her loveliness,
the human soul is apt to revive also."
- Harriet Ann Jacobs, (1813-1897), Fugitive slave, Abolitionist, author
WATER invites you to join us for our
April 2026 WATER Programs
All are welcome.
Invite friends and colleagues to participate too.
There is no charge, but you must register for each program
to receive the Zoom link.
Donations are always welcome.
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Monday, April 13, 2026, 7:30 PM ET “Rest in the Time of Chaos:
It’s Mine and You Can’t Have It or Me!”
with Jeanne Christensen, RSM In the midst of wars and turbulence, Jeanne Christensen invites contemplation on taking care of oneself and one’s community by resting. A welcome thought.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 1:30 PM ET
"Women in the Orthodox Tradition: Feminism, Theology, and Equality"
with Ashley M. Purpura; Rachel Contos, responding Dr. Purpura is Associate Professor of Religious Studies in the School of Interdisciplinary Studies and the director of the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program at Purdue University. Her new book on gender and power from a feminist perspective marks the first comprehensive study of feminist theology within the Orthodox tradition. Rachel Contos, a doctoral student at Fordham University, will offer an expert response. Join WATER in welcoming these colleagues who are breaking new ground in their tradition. Use this link to get a 20% discount on this landmark book: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268209223/women-in-the-orthodox-tradition/ Code 14FF20
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 7:30 pm ET
“Celebrate Earth Day: Our Power, Our Planet"
with Diann L. Neu and the WATER Community Earth Day, April 22, is set aside to remind us to cherish planet Earth. All over the world people are making connections between ecology, war, and their own lives.
Join the WATER community to experience our connection with the pain and power of creation. This ritual will challenge all to think green and live an ecologically sensitive lifestyle to help the planet survive.
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WATER's 4th Annual Essay Contest
In the Style of Rosemary Ganley
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WATER is delighted to announce our 4th annual Essay Contest. The WATER Essay Contest is an invitation to writers at all stages to submit 650 words on a topic related to feminist work for social change that springs from spiritual commitments. At a time when wars rage, we need all of the thoughtful, inspiring, and practical input we can find, including yours!
Guidelines
No themes are off the table for this contest. Just write with verve. Inform the reader. Leave no doubt about your own position on the matter. Readers are smart but not experts, so treat them that way. Humor helps.
Find further guidelines here.
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Registration
First, register with all your information using the contact form available on the website.
Please submit to water...@hers.com.
Deadline: Your essay must be submitted by April 20, 2026 to water...@hers.com with the subject: Rosemary Ganley Essay Contest 2026.
Word Count: Essays of more than 650 words will no be considered.
Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mary E. Hunt at mh...@hers.com.
Good luck, and thank you for writing that makes a difference!
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Seeking Counseling, Spiritual Direction, or Clergy Supervision?
WATER is here to support you. Contact us for spiritual direction, psychotherapy, clergy supervision, and pastoral counseling provided by co-director, licensed psychotherapist, and spiritual director Diann L. Neu. Email dn...@hers.com.
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WATER Internship Program
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WATER Interns doing justice work.
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Be a Part of an Action-based Community
Become a WATER Intern for 2026!
WATER welcomes students from seminaries, universities, and colleges to work in the WATER Office. Interns engage in the full range of activities at WATER, from office work to program planning. They learn how to run a small non-profit and what it takes to nurture an Alliance. Interns wishing to do their own research have a chance to utilize WATER’s constantly growing Resource Center. They work with our experienced staff on projects. Interns must commit to a minimum of six weeks and can stay for as long as a year or more. Participants are encouraged to apply for academic credit from their home institutions for their work at WATER. We are delighted to work with programs which sponsor volunteers with expenses shared by WATER as the on-site placement.
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Mary E. Hunt's Recent
Offerings
"Marcella Althaus-Reid (1952-2009)" in T&T Clark Handbook of Modern Theology edited by Philip G. Ziegler and R. David Nelson, London: T&T Clark, 2026, Ch. 141, pp. 915-920
"The Many Minds of Mary Daly," in Catholicism: End or Beginning? edited by Meg Stapleton Smith, Cambridge University Press, 2026, pp. 143-175
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Recent
WATER DoingsMarch 2026
WATERmeditation
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Women's Alliance for Theology, Ethics, and Ritual (WATER) 8121 Georgia Avenue, Suite 310 Silver Spring, MD 20910 - USA Telephone: (301) 589-2509
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