Embracing The Future
Women of Spirit and Faith was born at the 2009 Parliament of the World’s Religions in Australia, where a circle of women gathered around a shared calling: to nurture women’s spiritual leadership.
Over time, that calling has evolved. As we prepared for the 2023 Parliament, we recognized a deep shift in our collective passion — from cultivating leadership to uplifting feminine spiritual wisdom. It is a subtle yet profound transformation, reflecting how our understanding of the Sacred Feminine continues to grow and mature.
As the energy of 2026 approaches, we are drawn to reflect on what we have learned through seventeen years of practice and presence. We have listened deeply —
to one another,
to the silence,
and to the wisdom that emerges in circles rooted in trust and authenticity.
In these sacred spaces, we find the medicine of the Sacred Feminine — the healing and wholeness so urgently needed in our world today.
From the beginning, our way of being and working together has been anchored in an intergenerational and inter-spiritual circle process, where every voice is valued. We listen together for guidance and for what is emerging at the edges. We co-create spaces of love, joy, and connection that invite each woman to bring forward her whole and authentic self.
Along the way, we have accomplished many visible things: – Hosting two major spiritual conferences that brought together more than 130 women from across North America – Offering workshops at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women – Organizing full-day women’s circle gatherings prior to the 2015 and 2023 Parliaments of the World’s Religions, as well as leading workshops within those programs – Publishing Women, Spirituality and Transformative Leadership, weaving together the voices and wisdom of over 75 diverse women
And yet, our greatest impact may not lie in what we have done, but in how we have done it — by continually releasing hierarchy, listening for Spirit’s guidance, and staying true to the ways of the Sacred Feminine.
Women of Spirit and Faith Testimonials
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Welcoming the Autumn Equinox
In the past month, we had the opportunity to celebrate two milestone birthdays in our core circle - a 50th birthday ceremony in the redwoods of Sonoma County and an 80th birthday Sacred Blessing Circle on Zoom. Our amazing Erin Erickson crafted personalized Birthday Blessings to the 7 Directions for each of these gatherings -- and shared profound wisdom when she observed that "vulnerability and strength are not opposites but allies." In the extreme vulnerability of these in-between times, it is important to remember that our deepest sorrow and grief are actually intricately intertwined with our greatest strengths. It is only because we are so strong that we can allow ourselves to feel genuine empathy and compassion for all of Life; it is only by being more open, more authentic, more vulnerable that we develop more strength.
Reclaiming Grace
by Kathe Schaaf In the Northern Hemisphere, we will experience the Spring Equinox early on the morning of March 20. The Celtic people celebrated this day as a transition to adulthood, a day to re-dedicate ourselves to our true calling. Their wisdom for this day is 'WeRead More...
WSF circles activate and ignite our gifts and bring our dance to the fire.
Our Work
Gathering
When women gather in a safe space, we experience a synergy that magnifies our personal wisdom and activates our collective leadership.
Stillness
Stillness quiets our minds and centers our hearts. It is the capacity to be present, in the moment – to be quiet, to be still, to listen.
Authentic Conversation
Women can take the lead to create safe spaces where people can listen deeply and with curiosity to the person on the 'other side'. It's simple - and challenging -- and there may not be anything more important on the planet right now.
Spiritual Grounding
The Divine Feminine is at the very heart of Women of Spirit and Faith and the absence of Her is at the heart of the unbalanced, wobbly world in which we find ourselves living.
So we invite all women — and men – to enter the circle, extend their senses to include the other, risk a deeper truth and commit to bring forward a new paradigm of leadership with us.
Circle Practice
When women gather in a circle with a sacred center, a space is created which calls forth collective wisdom and inspires personal passion. The world needs both right now. As women of spirit and faith bringing our skills and leadership in so many different ways, we all need the nurturing, validation and synergy that a circle provides for its women.
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Book
Women, Spirituality and Transformative Leadership
Where Grace Meets Power
This collaborative anthology features the wisdom of more than 30 diverse multigenerational women exploring how their spirituality nurtures and informs their leadership in the world. The book has received excellent reviews and reached number one in its category on Amazon! Read More