Events

As part of Kindred Spirits: A Convergence of African American Quilters conference, we are having a quilt show on June 21, 6:00-9:00 pm, during Durham's Third Friday celebration of Juneteenth. Join us for the Juneteenth weekend opening for Space and Time Quilting: Afrofuturism, a pop-up show! This  event marks an opportunity to explore Afrofuturism, a […]

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 […]

It’s a well-researched fact that we store our emotional experiences in our physical bodies. On anniversaries of loss, for example, it is common to feel body pain, heaviness, or fatigue. In this workshop, we will practice feeling into our body stories safely in order to capture them in words. As a group, we will learn […]

What do you need to take the next step to improve your personal health? Join us for an integrated approach to wellness! This 4-part series is designed for individuals ready to learn in a supportive community and commit to moving toward their personal vision of health and wellbeing. Guided by Solita Denard, participants will develop […]

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 […]

Join RCWMS and artist Krystle Marriott for a workshop that combines meditation, reflection, group discussion, and, of course, art. In this workshop, Krystle will lead participants through a meditative, creative workshop in which they are invited to rediscover the wonder of seeing through a child’s eyes in artistic expression. By following Krystle’s guided workshop, participants […]

RCWMS is honored to invite you to a reading with Melanie Morrison from her new book, Becoming Trustworthy White Allies. The reading is sponsored by RCWMS and the Sallie Bingham Center for Women’s History and Culture at Duke University’s Rubenstein Library. In this collection of essays, lectures, and real-life stories, antiracism facilitator Melanie S. Morrison […]

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 […]

Do you have a painful and true story you find yourself reliving each time you try to tell it? What about a story that’s stuck inside you because it feels too raw to be writeable, too vulnerable to be readable? Is being able to tell that story without suffering the key to releasing yourself from […]

Join us for this year's NC Women’s Preaching Festival, where our theme, "Digging Deep and Rising Up," reflects on the wisdom of Esther (Esther 4:14-16) and the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4:39). We believe hundreds of Christian clergywomen in North Carolina are faithfully and creatively engaging in ministries where they proclaim the Word […]

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 […]