Women of Spirit and Faith

Women Spiritual and Religious Leaders

Convene for Inspiration, Exploration and Collaboration

The Bay Area will host women spiritual and religious leaders at the ALCHEMY OF OUR SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP: WOMEN REDEFINING POWER April 28 - May 1.

The gathering is a place for women whose leadership is nurtured by their spiritual practices to connect with each other. It is open to all women from a wide variety of backgrounds, in an environment which seeds inspiration and collaboration.

Keynote speakers include:

• Benedictine Sister Joan Chittister, a best-selling author and international lecturer on topics of justice, peace, human rights, women's issues, and contemporary spirituality in the Church and in society.
• Award winning filmmaker and activist Valarie Kaur who advocates on behalf of communities swept up in hate crimes, racial profiling, and immigration policies since 9/11. A third-generation Sikh American, Valarie has been called “one of the most exceptional speakers/thinkers “in the next generation of public intellectuals.
• Naomi Tutu, daughter of Nobel prize winner Desmond Tutu, who "blends her passion for human dignity with humor and personal stories" informed by the challenges of growing up black and female in apartheid South Africa.

The purpose of the three day event is for these women to nurture soul and spirit; bring their voices to the most important political and spiritual conversations of our times; and walk away equipped to take action in their personal and professional lives and to reshape the dialogue in their communities.

A special thank you to Women of Spirit and Faith Networking Partners! In turn, affiliates to and members of URI – North American Affiliate may register at the special rate of $310 now!

The purpose of the United Religions Initiative is to promote enduring, daily interfaith cooperation, to end religiously motivated violence and to create cultures of peace, justice and healing for the Earth and all living beings.

For additional information, please contact womenofspiritandfaith@gmail.org or (206) 973-7339.

Reverend Guo Cheen

Women of Spirit and Faith