Feminist Theology Network
@feministtheology.bsky.social
An international and inclusive collective of feminist and womanist theologians, scholars and anyone interested in women having a voice within the church.
FTN - For the flourishing of all women.
FTN - For the flourishing of all women.
So there is no FTN advent calendar this year because we are doing an advent read instead - the reading plan begins on Sunday for "God Didn't Make Us to Hate Us".
It got me thinking - let's promote our members new/recently published work during the next month especially.
Need you to send it first!
It got me thinking - let's promote our members new/recently published work during the next month especially.
Need you to send it first!
FTN advent reading group! Asynchronous, i.e. whenever in the day/week you like, so we can join together over different time zones without me messing up the clock... Totally shouting out to our members across the various oceans 😊
November 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM
So there is no FTN advent calendar this year because we are doing an advent read instead - the reading plan begins on Sunday for "God Didn't Make Us to Hate Us".
It got me thinking - let's promote our members new/recently published work during the next month especially.
Need you to send it first!
It got me thinking - let's promote our members new/recently published work during the next month especially.
Need you to send it first!
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So it "finally" arrived through my door. I am actually really proud of this chapter, purely because I wanted to open up on the fact that experience changes exegetes (even if we like to pretend it doesn't).
Thank you @davidbolt13.bsky.social for giving me a soap box to stand on!
Thank you @davidbolt13.bsky.social for giving me a soap box to stand on!
November 27, 2025 at 1:56 PM
So it "finally" arrived through my door. I am actually really proud of this chapter, purely because I wanted to open up on the fact that experience changes exegetes (even if we like to pretend it doesn't).
Thank you @davidbolt13.bsky.social for giving me a soap box to stand on!
Thank you @davidbolt13.bsky.social for giving me a soap box to stand on!
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Join us for this advent study. I read Rev. Lizzie's devotionals during Lent. They're beautifully liberating 🥰
FTN advent reading group! Asynchronous, i.e. whenever in the day/week you like, so we can join together over different time zones without me messing up the clock... Totally shouting out to our members across the various oceans 😊
November 27, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Join us for this advent study. I read Rev. Lizzie's devotionals during Lent. They're beautifully liberating 🥰
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I have often seen masculinity, conventional version, as a constant renunciation, in return for corrosive power. All the things you're not allowed to like, enjoy, do, say, wear, but (metaphorically speaking) this straitjacket comes with a gun.
So many men go through life like that. You can play poker because it's right-coded, you can't enjoy fruity alcoholic drinks because they're women-coded, you can't lick an ice cream cone because it's gay-coded. All day, every day, choosing and judging things based on coding for narrow norms.
November 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I have often seen masculinity, conventional version, as a constant renunciation, in return for corrosive power. All the things you're not allowed to like, enjoy, do, say, wear, but (metaphorically speaking) this straitjacket comes with a gun.
IT'S TOMORROW!!!!! Ok, so I know I shouted, but it's going to be so awesome that I thought you'd want me to get your attention...
Next up on the FTN calendar... yes, we know we are spoiling you with such excellent speakers: this week it was Dr Holly Morse and next month we have Dr Amey Victoria Adkins-Jones. Make sure Wednesday 19th November goes in your diary!
November 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
IT'S TOMORROW!!!!! Ok, so I know I shouted, but it's going to be so awesome that I thought you'd want me to get your attention...
FTN advent reading group! Asynchronous, i.e. whenever in the day/week you like, so we can join together over different time zones without me messing up the clock... Totally shouting out to our members across the various oceans 😊
November 10, 2025 at 10:34 PM
FTN advent reading group! Asynchronous, i.e. whenever in the day/week you like, so we can join together over different time zones without me messing up the clock... Totally shouting out to our members across the various oceans 😊
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I’m honoured to be a guest on the fantastic Dr Selina Stone’s #podcast ‘Sunday School for Misfits’ this week. This season of the podcast is on power, and we had a lot to talk about when it comes to #disability, #neurodivergence and power in churches and #theology.
open.spotify.com/episode/3DM2...
open.spotify.com/episode/3DM2...
S7E5 Power, Disability and Neurodiversity ft Dr Naomi Lawson Jacobs
open.spotify.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I’m honoured to be a guest on the fantastic Dr Selina Stone’s #podcast ‘Sunday School for Misfits’ this week. This season of the podcast is on power, and we had a lot to talk about when it comes to #disability, #neurodivergence and power in churches and #theology.
open.spotify.com/episode/3DM2...
open.spotify.com/episode/3DM2...
Next up on the FTN calendar... yes, we know we are spoiling you with such excellent speakers: this week it was Dr Holly Morse and next month we have Dr Amey Victoria Adkins-Jones. Make sure Wednesday 19th November goes in your diary!
October 29, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Next up on the FTN calendar... yes, we know we are spoiling you with such excellent speakers: this week it was Dr Holly Morse and next month we have Dr Amey Victoria Adkins-Jones. Make sure Wednesday 19th November goes in your diary!
For our Australian members close to Melbourne BUT there are online options too for international folks who are further away (or in different time zones...):
events.humanitix.com/to-listen-an...
events.humanitix.com/to-listen-an...
To Listen and Respond: Dialogue as Feminist Method
Our Annual ACFT Conference (including the Janette Gray RSM Lecture 2025) will take place 7-8 November 2025. All are welcome.
events.humanitix.com
October 23, 2025 at 9:03 AM
For our Australian members close to Melbourne BUT there are online options too for international folks who are further away (or in different time zones...):
events.humanitix.com/to-listen-an...
events.humanitix.com/to-listen-an...
The FTN is saddened to learn of the death of Phyllis Trible - one of the great pioneers of work in feminist theology. She will be greatly missed, but her indelible influence lives on.
"May she rest in peace and glory."
For Phyllis Trible's Union obituary, see: myunion.utsnyc.edu/emailviewonw...
"May she rest in peace and glory."
For Phyllis Trible's Union obituary, see: myunion.utsnyc.edu/emailviewonw...
myunion.utsnyc.edu
October 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The FTN is saddened to learn of the death of Phyllis Trible - one of the great pioneers of work in feminist theology. She will be greatly missed, but her indelible influence lives on.
"May she rest in peace and glory."
For Phyllis Trible's Union obituary, see: myunion.utsnyc.edu/emailviewonw...
"May she rest in peace and glory."
For Phyllis Trible's Union obituary, see: myunion.utsnyc.edu/emailviewonw...
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Karen's excellent book, The Dark Womb
Re-Conceiving Theology through Reproductive Loss, is available to order here:
scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978033...
#babylossawarenessweek #babyloss #theology
Re-Conceiving Theology through Reproductive Loss, is available to order here:
scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978033...
#babylossawarenessweek #babyloss #theology
October 9, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Karen's excellent book, The Dark Womb
Re-Conceiving Theology through Reproductive Loss, is available to order here:
scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978033...
#babylossawarenessweek #babyloss #theology
Re-Conceiving Theology through Reproductive Loss, is available to order here:
scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978033...
#babylossawarenessweek #babyloss #theology
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I think this is good news.
Ymmv, but in my limited dealings with +Sarah I have found her to be thoughtful, faithful and very deeply human. Not perfect, of course. But we could do much worse.
And guess what? Turns out "you can't appoint a woman, it'll be too divisive" is sexist nonsense, as always.
Ymmv, but in my limited dealings with +Sarah I have found her to be thoughtful, faithful and very deeply human. Not perfect, of course. But we could do much worse.
And guess what? Turns out "you can't appoint a woman, it'll be too divisive" is sexist nonsense, as always.
BREAKING: The next Archbishop of Canterbury is to be the Rt Revd Sarah Mullally, the Bishop of London since 2018, Downing Street has announced. She is to be the first woman to hold the post
#archbishopofcanterbury #nextABC #Archbishop106
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
#archbishopofcanterbury #nextABC #Archbishop106
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
First woman appointed to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury
The Bishop of London, the Rt Revd Sarah Mullally, has been announced as the next Primate of All England
www.churchtimes.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 9:49 AM
I think this is good news.
Ymmv, but in my limited dealings with +Sarah I have found her to be thoughtful, faithful and very deeply human. Not perfect, of course. But we could do much worse.
And guess what? Turns out "you can't appoint a woman, it'll be too divisive" is sexist nonsense, as always.
Ymmv, but in my limited dealings with +Sarah I have found her to be thoughtful, faithful and very deeply human. Not perfect, of course. But we could do much worse.
And guess what? Turns out "you can't appoint a woman, it'll be too divisive" is sexist nonsense, as always.
Since we have just edged into October, time to get excited for our next FTN event...
October 1, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Since we have just edged into October, time to get excited for our next FTN event...
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We're hosting Rev Dr Kelly Brown Douglas later this month! Yes, THE Kelly Brown Douglas - one of the most important living Womanist theologians.
I am actually beyond excited about this, so please sign up! Online at 7pm on the 28th Oct.
londonjesuitcentre.churchsuite.com/events/eigp7...
I am actually beyond excited about this, so please sign up! Online at 7pm on the 28th Oct.
londonjesuitcentre.churchsuite.com/events/eigp7...
Black History Month lecture with Rev Dr Kelly Brown Douglas (28-Oct-2025)
Join us for our annual Black History Month lecture, featuring the trailblazing Womanist theologian, Rev Dr Kelly Brown Douglas.The Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas, Ph.D. is currently the visiting professor o...
londonjesuitcentre.churchsuite.com
October 1, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We're hosting Rev Dr Kelly Brown Douglas later this month! Yes, THE Kelly Brown Douglas - one of the most important living Womanist theologians.
I am actually beyond excited about this, so please sign up! Online at 7pm on the 28th Oct.
londonjesuitcentre.churchsuite.com/events/eigp7...
I am actually beyond excited about this, so please sign up! Online at 7pm on the 28th Oct.
londonjesuitcentre.churchsuite.com/events/eigp7...
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Explore more about what celebrating the image of God in everybody means in worship with @autismtheology.bsky.social Director, Dr Leon Van Ommen at @sarumcollege.bsky.social online on 9th Oct: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
September 28, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Explore more about what celebrating the image of God in everybody means in worship with @autismtheology.bsky.social Director, Dr Leon Van Ommen at @sarumcollege.bsky.social online on 9th Oct: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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"Those folks who already lived the microcosm version [of Christian patriarchy] can clue us into how that can be nationalized." - @sarahstankorb.bsky.social
A conversation on how evangelicalism's theologies of hierarchy & submission are a harmful model for our nation.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bJe...
A conversation on how evangelicalism's theologies of hierarchy & submission are a harmful model for our nation.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bJe...
Patriarchy and Power: Sarah Stankorb on Doug Wilson’s Theology of Authority
YouTube video by Faithful Politics Podcast
www.youtube.com
September 18, 2025 at 12:23 AM
"Those folks who already lived the microcosm version [of Christian patriarchy] can clue us into how that can be nationalized." - @sarahstankorb.bsky.social
A conversation on how evangelicalism's theologies of hierarchy & submission are a harmful model for our nation.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bJe...
A conversation on how evangelicalism's theologies of hierarchy & submission are a harmful model for our nation.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bJe...
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Woman Alive magazine have spoken to Selina Stone about her life and writing A Heavy Yoke:
www.womanalive.co.uk/book-club-a-...
Order your copy here:
scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978033...
www.womanalive.co.uk/book-club-a-...
Order your copy here:
scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978033...
Heavy Yoke Theology, Power and Abuse in the Church by Selina Stone - Paperback / softback - 9780334066699
Buy Heavy Yoke Theology, Power and Abuse in the Church by Selina Stone Paperback / softback from SCM Press - ISBN: 9780334066699
scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk
September 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Woman Alive magazine have spoken to Selina Stone about her life and writing A Heavy Yoke:
www.womanalive.co.uk/book-club-a-...
Order your copy here:
scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978033...
www.womanalive.co.uk/book-club-a-...
Order your copy here:
scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978033...
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I want to live in a world where leaders can
- change their position following research and reflection
- admit they don't know something but be willing to find out
A world where entrenched positions are expected, and where leaders bluff out of fear of admitting they don't know, is a dangerous one
- change their position following research and reflection
- admit they don't know something but be willing to find out
A world where entrenched positions are expected, and where leaders bluff out of fear of admitting they don't know, is a dangerous one
September 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I want to live in a world where leaders can
- change their position following research and reflection
- admit they don't know something but be willing to find out
A world where entrenched positions are expected, and where leaders bluff out of fear of admitting they don't know, is a dangerous one
- change their position following research and reflection
- admit they don't know something but be willing to find out
A world where entrenched positions are expected, and where leaders bluff out of fear of admitting they don't know, is a dangerous one
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Here’s my heads up: if you’re intending on submitting a PhD proposal with the hope of funding, in the UK that’s usually due around Christmas….
Now (not a week before the deadline) is when to start having those conversations with potential supervisors! It’s not too soon!
Now (not a week before the deadline) is when to start having those conversations with potential supervisors! It’s not too soon!
September 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Here’s my heads up: if you’re intending on submitting a PhD proposal with the hope of funding, in the UK that’s usually due around Christmas….
Now (not a week before the deadline) is when to start having those conversations with potential supervisors! It’s not too soon!
Now (not a week before the deadline) is when to start having those conversations with potential supervisors! It’s not too soon!
Tonight at 7:30pm BST for our UK members/11:30am PT or 2:30pm ET for those in the US.
Next week is going to be awesome. Please note that Cultivating a Feminist Preaching Imagination will be at 7:30pm BST and not 7pm.
Apologies to those in Aus/NZ for the early morning - yes, it is 16th Sept (corrected flyer below).
Apologies to those in Aus/NZ for the early morning - yes, it is 16th Sept (corrected flyer below).
September 15, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Tonight at 7:30pm BST for our UK members/11:30am PT or 2:30pm ET for those in the US.
Next week is going to be awesome. Please note that Cultivating a Feminist Preaching Imagination will be at 7:30pm BST and not 7pm.
Apologies to those in Aus/NZ for the early morning - yes, it is 16th Sept (corrected flyer below).
Apologies to those in Aus/NZ for the early morning - yes, it is 16th Sept (corrected flyer below).
September 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Next week is going to be awesome. Please note that Cultivating a Feminist Preaching Imagination will be at 7:30pm BST and not 7pm.
Apologies to those in Aus/NZ for the early morning - yes, it is 16th Sept (corrected flyer below).
Apologies to those in Aus/NZ for the early morning - yes, it is 16th Sept (corrected flyer below).
Massive hi and welcome to those joining us after #bntc2025
Below is an outline of our upcoming online events for Sept-Nov.
We figured we would recirculate for everyone, since we all start new diaries in Sept, or maybe that's just me...
Below is an outline of our upcoming online events for Sept-Nov.
We figured we would recirculate for everyone, since we all start new diaries in Sept, or maybe that's just me...
September 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Massive hi and welcome to those joining us after #bntc2025
Below is an outline of our upcoming online events for Sept-Nov.
We figured we would recirculate for everyone, since we all start new diaries in Sept, or maybe that's just me...
Below is an outline of our upcoming online events for Sept-Nov.
We figured we would recirculate for everyone, since we all start new diaries in Sept, or maybe that's just me...
This is an important event and FTN members are involved, so do check out the details.
August 18, 2025 at 11:32 AM
This is an important event and FTN members are involved, so do check out the details.
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If you wanted the simpler "flyer"... (apologies, I didn't get it finished until later on).
Do sign up to our community if you haven't already and want to join us at any of the listed events.
Do sign up to our community if you haven't already and want to join us at any of the listed events.
Oh we’ve got a fun few months coming up in the @feministtheology.bsky.social
Sign up to the mailing list to get links to these events and more! mailchi.mp/a5e743737064...
#feminist #womanist #theology #community #christianity
Sign up to the mailing list to get links to these events and more! mailchi.mp/a5e743737064...
#feminist #womanist #theology #community #christianity
August 12, 2025 at 8:13 PM
If you wanted the simpler "flyer"... (apologies, I didn't get it finished until later on).
Do sign up to our community if you haven't already and want to join us at any of the listed events.
Do sign up to our community if you haven't already and want to join us at any of the listed events.