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Topia!: Society: People: Women: Religion and Spirituality (59)
Association of Bahai Women - Information and events organised by the Association of Bahai women in the UK. Catholic Women's Ordination - Working for equality and justice in the Roman Catholic Church including debate over the ordination of women. Women in Discipleship, Inc - World wide religious study women's group. Offers devotional area, bible study and religion in the news section. Womens Task Force - A Christian resource center that addresses spiritual, social and informational needs of women and their families. Women and Theology - Links to internet resources on women and religion, feminist theology, or the feminine divine. Anne Hutchinson - Details of the events which defined the life of a member of the early Puritan settlement in America. Evangelical and Ecumenical Women's Caucus - Information and articles from an international organization of inclusive, Christian feminist women and men who believe that the Bible supports the equality of the sexes. Bibliography on Women and Religion - Compiled by University of Notre Dame student, a listing of books about Women and Religion arranged alphabetically by author. Matrix - A scholarly resource for the study of women's religious communities from 400 to 1600 CE. Religion, Women, and the Family in Early America - Discussions underscoring the importance of religious belief in shaping early Americans' most intimate relationships; those between parents and children, and between husbands and wives. U.S. Women and Religion Bibliography - List of suggestions the author received while teaching a class on Women and Religion in the United States. Mind, Body, Spirit: Empowered. SikhWomen.com - The principles of Sikhism and how they affect women. Women-Related Religion/Spirituality Email Lists - Annotated listing of women-related e-mail lists that focus on religion or spirituality. Releasing Daughters of the Last Days - Missionary evangelists training women to evangelize explain their work and request funding. Forums for Jewish Women - Information about two discussion groups for (and moderated by) Jewish women. Eshet Chayil is a moderated forum, and Tisha Kabin is a chat group. Caithream Training Hall - A resource for women warriors. Includes writings and links to organizations, media sources, and resources. Gaia's Womb - Organization offering a spiritual space for women through several retreats each year. Intended for women of all spiritualities. Includes retreat information, publicity archive, and general information about the retreats and the organization. Institute for Feminism and Religion - Ireland-based organization dedicated to exploring a prophetic approach to feminism and religion. Inclusive of many traditions. Includes news, events schedule, and discussion group. Earth Maiden Retreat for Women - A culturally diverse spiritual retreat for women with both traditional African and Native American leaders. Includes details about the event and the women leading it. Center for Women and Religion - Group in Berkely, California, United States explains its mission and vision and gives details of upcoming events. Books/ New Vision Bookshelf - Resource that lists and reviews books covering all aspects of women's spirituality, from Kali worship to mother-daughter relationships to women's sexual healing. Veronica Sacred Arts and Theatre - A non-profit art and education organization offering intergenerational spiritual women's theatre and workshops empowering girls, women, crones, sisters, mothers, and daughters: balancing the masculine and the feminine. (Touring company based Portland, Oregon, USA) Centre/ The Women's Well - Experiential courses for women to explore their own spiritual paths, learn the history of women's spirituality and envision futures, in a supportive environment. Participants invited to join a support and celebration community. (Concord, Massachusetts, USA). Centre/ Women's Spirit Center - Example of a women's spirituality centre (Seattle, Washington, USA) Courses and events. A place for connection, solitude, to be still and touch the self within. Centre/ Heart Work Retreats - Example of retreat centre in Wyoming, USA. Its creators dream is to provide support for women needing time to be honored and to tend to soul/spirit work. Christian/ Methodist Women Archives - Materials relating to Methodism and Women's Studies, with some useful info that is not well known. Email discussion lists/ - Discussions via email, some with web based boards. General and special interests: inside and outside recognised religions. Specialist support lists e.g. female ministry, nuns, lesbians, goddessing etc. Event/ Womongathering - A Festival of Womyns Spirituality. Also Gyrls section. Women only annual festival camp held on borders of New York and Pennsylvania. Goddesses/ MotherGoddess - Names and descriptions of Goddesses from around the world, both ancient and modern. Herstory/ Sunshine for Women - Treasures of women's history with strong emphasis on spirituality. Feminist foremothers (and feminist forefathers). Journal online/ Brigid's Place - Articles of inspiration, liberal monotheist range (Christian, Jewish, Islamic), for women to learn from each other and to affirm spirituality and compassion, integrating them into the world. Menstruation/ Red Moon Rising - Menstrual Symbolism in Lunar Eclipses - Our moon turns blood red during lunar eclipses. Ancient cultures perceived this as the moon menstruating. Modern women may respond to this "Sign in the Heavens" symbolizing the menstrual cycle. Personal inspiration/ MotherHeart - Nurturing in all aspects of life. Other sections on Gaia, community, parenting, caregiving, health. Rich links resource. Personal inspiration/ Native American Woman - Lostbird, Cherokee woman, adopted, searching, finding, FOUND! Native American Graphics, Kokopelli Kingdom, Tree Speaking. Personal inspiration/ The Little Mermaid and the Archetype of the "Lost Bride" - Ariel, the "little mermaid" in the Disney® film, can be a powerful metaphor for the plight of the "Sacred Feminine" over the last several thousand years of western civilization. Personal inspiration/ Women and Dolphins - Share the bounds of love, trust and compassion with the women who swim with Dolphins. Personal inspiration/ Women's Spirituality - Some friendly, popular level articles (1999) archived on Suite 101. By editor Stacy Ruttan. Personal inspiration/ Spheres Women's Circles - Sections on creating women's circles, prayer circle, rituals, men's room, inspirational sections like 'Loving thyself', 'Heart expressions', 'Wild women's path. Also offline journal. Personal Inspiration: WonderSpirit Place - Services and resources to inspire and empower women, and celebrate the feminine spirit. A resource site/ Sarah's Archangels - On a theme of Angels in various religions/ spiritualities the site gathers personal inspirations (e.g quotes, poetry) notes on rituals, artwork; and offers supplies (candles, oils, crafts). A resource site/ Serpentina - Clearly organised resources: personal notes by key women about their work, goddessing, varied spiritual perspectives, sacred places, books, activism, healing & rituals, myths & theories, bodies & sexualities, sacred arts, links and calendar. A resource site/ Shekhina's Wings - Inspired by Shekhina, the Jewish interpretation of female divinity, this long established site offers resources to women of many traditions:- Jewish feminist, Earth Religions, Pagan feminist, Christian feminist, Moslem feminist, Freedom of Religion, plus links to Bahai and mythology sources. Study material/ Women and Religion - Syllabi - Course syllabi (print and film) topics such as "Contemporary Issues for Women and Religion" "Feminist Theology in Third World Perspective" "Goddess Traditions" and "Women in Judaism" Teacher/ China Galland - Information and Images relating to transcultural images of the sacred feminine. Includes the Dark or Black Madonnas, Tara, Kali, Durgha, etc. China Galland is the author o f "Longing for Darkness" and "The Bond between Women." Includes her speaking and teaching schedules. Teacher/ Gururattan - Dedicated to the spiritual upliftment and empowerment of women everywhere. Gururattan, a visionary teacher, teaches women's empowerment, wholism, sustainable ecology, kundalini yoga. Sections on books, meditation and an e-zine. Book of Ruth: A Feminist Translation - A gender-inclusive, feminist analysis of women's history underlying the Biblical book of Ruth; commentary, illustrations, bibliography. And Adam Knew Eve: A Dictionary of Sex in the Bible - Online reference book on biblical sexuality and gender relationships in ancient Israel. Inner Circle of Spiritual Women - The Inner Circle of Spiritual Women was created to unite women who live a spiritual life. New Vision Bookshelf - Women's Spirituality Book List - Notices, reviews, links and publishing information on a number of books on the topic. The list may be sorted by author, title, or by one of the subtopics suggested. Awakened Woman - An alternative woman's magazine, featuring profiles of terrific women, stories for personal healing and empowerment, and issues that call us into action. Woman Wisdom - Provides feminist oriented, personal growth training in women's spirituality. Includes information on dates and locations, endorsements, and how to become a trainer. Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians - An Irish-Catholic organization in the United States. Mission, board members, news and events, calendar, and links. Quaker Women's Group - A special interest group within the Society of Friends. Spirituality For Women - A contemporary web site for women who are at the crossroads of their past, present, and future. Contains health, meditations, monthly planner, and spiritual articles. Dangerous Old Women - Awakening the feminine consciousness and spirituality through film, audio recordings, and books. Raven's Bell Tower - Women creating new realities through personal growth, spirituality, and visionary feminism. Includes articles, forums, and retreat schedules. Wise Women Weekend - Annual workshop for health, wellness, spiritual growth and personal empowerment created by and for women. The Magik of the Crone - Inspirational and spiritual guidance for women entering the crone stage of life. Offers insight and relaxation techniques to make the transition into midlife a more positive change.
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