March 9 Discussion with Jamie Manson

WATER invites you for a discussion on

"Resisting 'Lesbian'
Embracing 'Queer:'
What is the New Generation
Telling Us?"

Led by Jamie L. Manson

Sunday, March 9, 2014
at 11:30AM EST

Jamie L. Manson is a nationally known speaker, retreat leader, and media commentator on issues related to LGBT Catholics, young adult Catholics, and the future of the church. She received her Master of Divinity degree from Yale Divinity School where she studied Catholic theology and sexual ethics.Her weekly column, "Grace on the Margins," appears in the National Catholic Reporter (NCR). Her writing has won numerous awards, most recently second place for Commentary of the Year (2012) from the Religion Newswriters Association (RNA).She has served two Manhattan churches in the roles of director of faith formation and as director of social justice ministries working with New York City’s homeless and poor populations.

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Please reply to waterstaff@waterwomensalliance.org with the words “Catholic Lesbian Discussion” to receive the phone-in information and a short piece by Jamie on the topic. Then dial in from 11:30 AM until 12:30 PM on Sunday the 9th for what is sure to be a thoughtful conversation.

While other WATER conversations are open to a wider audience, this one is intended for women who are interested in same-sex love from a Catholic lesbian/queer perspective. Please spread the word.

The next conversation with Bernadette Brooten on "Sexual Violence At Home: In Our Families, At Our Colleges, Between Lesbians" will be on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at 11:30 AM EST.