Fierce Biblical Women Speak Power to Us Today

Aug 3-5, 2018
Wallingford, PA

Audre Lorde said, “When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.”

A multitude of women in both the first and second testaments claim power and summon strength to challenge systems and create more justice. Most seem fearless! Sometimes nameless, often forgotten, we will draw upon the stories of many fierce biblical women, and the fierce women of our own lives, integrating their messages for us today. Through collage, journal writing, sharing, and deep listening, we will bring these women to life again. Interfaith conversation and participants all along the gender spectrum are welcome.

This workshop will be held at the Pendle Hill Quaker Study Center and led by Melissa Bennett.  Melissa Bennett is an ordained minister in the Church of the Brethren, attends Cookman Beloved Community Baptist Church in West Philadelphia, and serves on the staff at Pendle Hill. She considers her calling to be grounded in the anti-oppressive message of the Bible and seeks to create safe and sacred space to explore deep questions of life and faith.

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