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  • 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.
  • Alliance Women's Ministries - A ministry of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Canada. Mission is to empower women to reach out to their families, their communities and the world.
  • And Adam Knew Eve: A Dictionary of Sex in the Bible - Online reference book on biblical sexuality and gender relationships in ancient Israel.
  • Anne Hutchinson - Details of the events which defined the life of a member of the early Puritan settlement in America.
  • Association of Bahai Women - Information and events organised by the Association of Bahai women in the UK.
  • 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.
  • Bibliography on Women and Religion - Compiled by University of Notre Dame student, a listing of books about Women and Religion arranged alphabetically by author.
  • Book of Ruth: A Feminist Translation - A gender-inclusive, feminist analysis of women's history underlying the Biblical book of Ruth; commentary, illustrations, bibliography.
  • 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.
  • Caithream Training Hall - A resource for women warriors. Includes writings and links to organizations, media sources, and resources.
  • Catholic Women's Ordination - Working for equality and justice in the Roman Catholic Church including debate over the ordination of women.
  • Center for Women and Religion - Group in Berkely, California, United States explains its mission and vision and gives details of upcoming events.
  • 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.
  • Dangerous Old Women - Awakening the feminine consciousness and spirituality through film, audio recordings, and books.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Event/ Womongathering - A Festival of Womyns Spirituality. Also Gyrls section. Women only annual festival camp held on borders of New York and Pennsylvania.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • Inner Circle of Spiritual Women - The Inner Circle of Spiritual Women was created to unite women who live a spiritual life.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians - An Irish-Catholic organization in the United States. Mission, board members, news and events, calendar, and links.
  • Matrix - A scholarly resource for the study of women's religious communities from 400 to 1600 CE.
  • 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.
  • Mind, Body, Spirit: Empowered. SikhWomen.com - The principles of Sikhism and how they affect women.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Quaker Women's Group - A special interest group within the Society of Friends.
  • Raven's Bell Tower - Women creating new realities through personal growth, spirituality, and visionary feminism. Includes articles, forums, and retreat schedules.
  • Releasing Daughters of the Last Days - Missionary evangelists training women to evangelize explain their work and request funding.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • U.S. Women and Religion Bibliography - List of suggestions the author received while teaching a class on Women and Religion in the United States.
  • 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)
  • 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.
  • Women and Theology - Links to internet resources on women and religion, feminist theology, or the feminine divine.
  • Women in Discipleship, Inc - World wide religious study women's group. Offers devotional area, bible study and religion in the news section.
  • Women-Related Religion/Spirituality Email Lists - Annotated listing of women-related e-mail lists that focus on religion or spirituality.
  • Womens Task Force - A Christian resource center that addresses spiritual, social and informational needs of women and their families.
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