rcwms|Resource Center for Women & Ministry in the South, Inc.
Weaving feminism & spirituality into a vision of justice for the world
Writing with Research is built around a simple insight: if you feel strongly that you’ve got something to say or know there’s a problem you feel compelled to investigate, then you are ready to start writing. Our unique contribution is to insist that writing and research proceed together, whatever the nature of the evidence or […]
Join a weekly gathering of fellow travelers undergoing treatment for cancer to write to prompts provided for timed intervals. No writing experience is necessary. This series is designed to provide a supportive environment to develop a creative practice of reflective writing. While we will talk about the writing and our experience of writing, this is […]
Join us at Rockin' Horse Farm in Siler City, NC for Hope is a Verb: Spiritual Grounding for Changemakers: A Weekend Women’s Retreat to Feed your Soul. When the Work Feels Heavy, Hope Becomes Essential Are you a changemaker feeling overwhelmed by today's challenges? When progress is blocked and the forces of harm seem stronger […]
Writing letters can be a heartfelt way to express our love and celebrate the relationships we've shared. Letters can help us preserve important memories and stories, confront unfinished business, and expose ourselves to things we may be avoiding. This is especially true when we are writing to those who are gone from our lives, whether […]
Come enjoy acoustic music and storytelling from singer-songwriter Courtney Ariel as we gather together and raise funds for her upcoming album, which is inspired by (among other things) loving and being loved by Black women. The show will take place at a private home in Durham, NC. The exact address will be provided after registration. […]
Kim Gaubault recognizes that 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 […]
RCWMS is pleased to announce the publication of Angie Wright's new book, Loving My Enemies & Other Outlandish Pursuits. We warmly invite you to join us for the launch! This memoir of faith, family, and power follows Rev. Angie Wright’s commitment as an activist and pastor to stand against hate without indulging the temptation of […]
Handmade cards, books, jewelry, animals, paintings, etc. by: Kimberley Pierce Cartwright, Galia Goodman, Bryant Holsenbeck, Jereann King Johnson, Jeanette Stokes, Mary Rocap, & The TravelPenguin Come by to visit, experience local artwork, and purchase great gifts. RCWMS books will be on deep discount. They make great holiday gifts! Bring your neighbors, friends, and families. A portion of the […]
Kim Gaubault recognizes that 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 […]
Celebrate the release of Angie Wright’s powerful new memoir, Loving My Enemies & Other Outlandish Pursuits, with RCWMS! Join us for an unforgettable evening at Night School Bar, where Rev. Angie will share insights on faith, family, power, and the ways they shape our world. This memoir follows Rev. Angie Wright’s commitment as an activist […]
Kim Gaubault recognizes that 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 […]
RCWMS is pleased to invite you to join us for a reading by Chelsea Yarborough from her new book, Proclamation Beyond the Pulpit: The Expansive Homiletical Practice of Black Women (Baylor, 2025). Preaching is typically considered to be a practice confined to ministry within the institutional church. Studies of preaching are often filtered through the […]