CAN events this week end

Hi Friends of CAN,

Please join us this weekend for these events;

Victoria Rue PhD is coming to St. Louis Dec. 12-13th. Victoria is a Roman Catholic Woman Priest, professor at San Jose State University, author of Acting Religious: Theatre as Pedagogy in Religious Studies, playwright and advocate for justice. (http://www.victoriarue.com)

Saturday, Dec. 12th 11:30-3:30 Creative and Liberating Liturgies Workshop at CTSA (1077 S Newstead)

* We still have space in this workshop contact Megan at can@catholicactionnetwork.org to register.
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o This workshop introduces participants to the use of embodied prayer, theatre and feminist ritual as important additions to creative and liberating liturgies. While conventional liturgies stress spoken prayer and occasional gestures, embodied worship brings a congregation into the present moment and a sense of shared presence through the recognition of the whole body in worship. The use of theatre in worship offers a congregation the opportunity to encounter biblical texts and contemporary applications with an embodied/engaged approach. Feminist ritual and liturgy grew from people whose experience was marginalized in worship, particularly women. In our workshop will also explore facets of feminist ritual as it expresses authentic and inclusive relationships with God, one another and our created world. Bring your frustrations, your hopes and a willingness to explore new paths. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes that would allow you to engage in movement.

Saturday, Dec. 12th 4:00 pm Mass with Victoria at CTSA (1077 S Newstead)

Sunday, Dec 13th 12:00-1:00 Rally at the Cathedral Basilica Separation of Church and Hate at 4431 Lindell Boulevard

Sunday, Dec. 13th 1:15-2:30 "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? : LGBT Catholics and spiritual survival." at CTSA (1077 S Newstead)

* Come to discuss LGBT issues in the church and hear from Victoria Rue about surviving in the Church. People of all sexual orientations and faith traditions are invited to join us!


Thanks! More information available at www.catholicactionnetwork.org or e-mail can@catholicactionnetwork.org
Women Led Prayer this month is Saturday, December 19th at 11:00 am at CTSA (1077 S Newstead).


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Peace,
Megan Heeney

Catholic Action Network
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