rcwms|Resource Center for Women & Ministry in the South, Inc.
Weaving feminism & spirituality into a vision of justice for the world
Friday, 7-9 pm, Saturday, 9:30 am-3:30 pm In a private home with a cat, Durham, NC In this workshop, we will consider several big “What if’s?” from our lives, like: “What if my father had lived?” “What if I hadn’t taken that street that night?” “What if I decide to . . .?” Using selective […]
Feminist Betty Friedan said, "Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength." As we age, our priorities often change, we become more discerning, we seek ways we can be more authentically ourselves. Many of us ask: "Where can we be useful?" "What is our purpose?" "What does it mean to […]
Part 1: March 28-31, 2019 - Durham, NC, Durham, NC Part 2: April 25-28, 2019, Durham, NC 7-9 pm Thurs. evening, 9-5 on Friday, 9-5 on Saturday, and 1-5 Sunday afternoon Participation in all sessions is required. At this time in our nation, we are witnessing an alarming resurgence of white supremacy and state sanctioned […]
Wouldn't you like a week full of quiet days to think and write? Come spend a week of quiet and writing with a supportive group of women at the beautiful Trinity Center on Emerald Isle, NC. We observe silence in the daytime so participants can read, write, or rest. In the evenings we gather to […]
Come spend the weekend in a supportive and structured personal essay writing workshop. This class, which will meet Friday 7-9pm and Saturday 10-4pm, is perfect for those who can't commit to a 6 or 8-week class but would like to re-commit to their writing practice. Using prompts and reading from other well-known essayists, we will […]
What would you say if I told you that you have more than one brain—that your heart and your gut both have their own intrinsic nervous systems? They have neurons that can take on information, store it, change, and adapt. Your head, heart, and gut are the components of your human mind, and the Enneagram […]
Location: A beautiful studio apartment in Saxapahaw, NC Let's go with the flow! Bring your favorite art supplies to capture the beauty of the Haw River. Sue will demonstrate some techniques and offer one-on-one assistance to help you reach your desired effects. Some pastel and watercolor supplies will be available. Leader: Sue Sneddon has been […]
Self-care is often the component that remains a form of intervention (after the break or the medical emergency) rather than a preventative measure. When we allow our bodies, minds and/or spirits to break down in the course of doing this work, we are not only putting ourselves at risk but we are putting at risk […]
Wouldn't you like a week full of quiet days to think and write? Come spend a week of quiet and writing with a supportive group of women at the beautiful Trinity Center on Emerald Isle, NC. We observe silence in the daytime so participants can read, write, or rest. In the evenings we gather to […]
Location: A beautiful studio apartment in Saxapahaw, NC Let's go with the flow! Bring your favorite art supplies to capture the beauty of the Haw River. We will learn from one another and some people may be willing to share art supplies. Alison Weiner will be our host and will also provide some music. Have […]
Traumatic memories are formed differently than normal memories, and can be more intense and longer lasting. In addition, we can inform our own traumatic memories by rehearsing them. This looks like retelling the event to others, to ourselves, or writing it down. When we do this, we are at risk of introducing inaccuracies and potentially […]
This event has been canceled. For additional information, please contact info@rcwms.org.