WATER (Women's Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual)

06/05/2026

Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
The Vatican and Women Deacons with Phyllis Zagano
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https://www.waterwomensalliance.org/watertalks/
When Roman Catholic women are ordained as deacons, Phyllis Zagano will be credited with the win. Her meticulous scholarship and tireless chronicling of a process that never should have taken this much time and this much wrangling will be the documents of record. Join her for a WATER conversation about her latest publication, The Vatican and Women Deacons (Orbis Books, 2026). Insights hint at much larger issues than simply women deacons.

06/04/2026

Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 7:30 PM ET
Celebrate Summer Solstice with Diann L. Neu and the WATER Community
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The Summer Solstice (June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere, December 21 in the Southern) is the absolute peak of solar power. This is the longest day and shortest night of the year. Nature is at the summit of its sumptuousness. This is a magical time when wishes are made and can come true. It is a significant turning point in the Wheel of the Year. Join us to celebrate!

06/04/2026

Monday, June 8, 2026, 7:30 PM ET
“Mindful” with Cheryl Nichols
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https://www.waterwomensalliance.org/watermeditation-registration/
Cheryl Nichols will lead the meditation using Mary Oliver’s poem “Mindful.” Cheryl notes, “this poem has helped me to have a heightened awareness of the beautiful life around me and within myself. I hope it does the same for you.”

The image is a photo Cheryl took in France.

05/21/2026

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05/18/2026

READ OUR ESSAY WINNERS ESSAY'S 🎉‼
WATER is delighted to announce the winners of the Rosemary B. Ganley Essay Contest for 2026. They will each receive $650.
🌟Allison Connelly-Vetter, “Mothering Another World”

https://www.waterwomensalliance.org/mothering-another-world/

💭 Jane Grovijahn, “Imagine My Surprise”

https://www.waterwomensalliance.org/imagine-my-surprise/

📣 Leokadia Georgia Rossmanith, “Microfeminism on Social Media”

https://www.waterwomensalliance.org/microfeminism-on-social-media/
------The winning essays can be found on WATER’s website: https://www.waterwomensalliance.org/programs/water-essay-contest

05/18/2026

IS AMERICA ACTUALLY A CHRISTIAN NATION ⁉
Listen to Kwok Pui Lan's newest podcast episode here: https://youtu.be/_v1ku4dssmk?si=g0gaokDO3x2LcBdA

05/08/2026

🗣🗨Register here for the FLTN Feminist Liberation Theologians' Network (FLTN)
​Mid Year Gatherings:
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05/08/2026

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05/08/2026

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05/07/2026

Please reregister to all our programs:

❗PLEASE REGISTER AGAIN FOR ALL 3 UPCOMING PROGRAMS ❗

🧘‍♀️Register here for the Meditation: https://www.waterwomensalliance.org/watermeditation-registration/

🗣🗨Register here for the FLTN Feminist Liberation Theologians' Network (FLTN)
​Mid Year Gatherings:
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❗PLEASE REGISTER AGAIN FOR ALL 3 UPCOMING PROGRAMS ❗

🧘‍♀️Register here for the Meditation: https://www.waterwomensalliance.org/watermeditation-registration/

🗣🗨Register here for the FLTN Feminist Liberation Theologians' Network (FLTN)
​Mid Year Gatherings:
https://www.waterwomensalliance.org/fltn-registration/

💭🕯Register here for the Ritual:
https://www.waterwomensalliance.org/waterritual-registration/