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Leading creatively at the intersection of Scholarship, Spirituality & the Arts
2021
"Women and Leadership in Critical Times."
American Academy of Religion Annual Conference
San Antonio, Texas
"Hildegard of Bingen's Theology, Music, Leadership and Visions."
Christian Formation and Direction Ministries
"The Spirituality of World Religions Part II: Judaism, Christianity, Islam"
St. Barnabas in the Desert Episcopal Church, Scottdale, AZ
Zoom
June 4
"When the Metaphor Sings: Engaging Sonic Metaphors in Theology"
Religion & Spirituality in Society International Conference
University of Cordoba, Spain
April 27, May 6 & 13, 7pm
"The Spirituality of World Religions Part 1: Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism"
St. Barnabas in the Desert Episcopal Church, Scottdale, AZ
Zoom
January 17th to February 14th, Sundays, 9 to 10am
"Epiphany and Joy in the World - Expanding our Life with God in 2021"
St. Barnabas in the Desert Episcopal Church, Scottdale, AZ
Zoom
2020
December 2 11am-1pm ET
"Publishing New Books on Gender and Religion" - Panel Presentation
American Academy of Religion Annual Conference
Zoom, virtual conference to replace Boston MA
November 11, 7pm
"The Bible and Art: Images of God"
Fran Park Center, Project Bible Series
Pinnacle Peak Presbyterian Church, Scottsdale, AZ
Zoom
October 29, 7pm
Facebook Live Concert
Arizona State University, BEAMS Series
Facebook Live, YouTube
October 22
1000 Women in Religion: Wiki-editathon
Zoom, Parliament of World Religions, Chicago, IL
September 1
"Spiritual Leadership" Lecture
CIIS Women and World Religions class
Zoom, California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA
June 24
"Exploring Your Leadership Style" Guest lecture
Phillips Seminary Ministerial Leadership DMin class
Zoom, Phillips Seminary, Tulsa, OK
May 13
"Exploring Your Leadership Style" Guest lecture
Brite Seminary Ministerial Leadership DMin class
Zoom, Brite Seminary, Fort Worth, TX
April
"WATER Tea Zoom Music Performance" Lecture and performance
Zoom, WATER, Silver Springs, MD
March 18
"Dignity of Women in World Wisdom" 90-minute webinar
Parliament of World Religions webinar for Women's History Month
2019
November 24
"Art and Theology - Miriam and Mary"
American Academy of Religion Annual Conference, San Diego, CA
November 19
"Issues in Pedagogy for Teaching Religious Studies Today"
Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
October 25
"A Concert of Gratitude" Elizabeth Ursic with Jesse Kalu
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Sedona AZ
October 18 to 20
Musician for World Community for Christian Meditators
National Conference, Scottsdale, AZ
March 12
"Women, Ritual and Power: Dr. Elizabeth Ursic in Conversation with Dr. Mara Keller"
California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA
February 5
"Hildegard of Bingen: Artist, Theologian, and Mystic"
St. Bridget Church, Mesa, AZ
2018
November 17
"Response-Ability of Scholars Researching Women and Religion in the Public Sphere"
American Academy of Religion Annual Conference, Denver, CO
November 3
Parliament of World Religions Women's Assembly
Toronto Convention Center, Toronto, Canada
March 16
UN CSW63 Interfaith Service of Remembrance and Gratitude
Tillman Chapel, Church Center, New York, NY
March 15
"Made in God's Image: Female Imagery of God in Christian Worship"
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York, NY
2017
June 23
"And Let Your Light Shine: Imagination and Theology"
University of Winchester, England 2017
June 10
“How and Why American Artists Create New Art Forms”
Beijing 798 Art District, China, 2017
April 24
Book Talk: Women, Ritual, and Power
Meaningful Voices Webinar Book Club, FaithTrust Institute 2017
2016
October 18
“Rights Require Rites: Women, Ritual, and Power”
Parliament of World Religions, Salt Lake City, UT
June 7
"Living in Wisdom's Embrace"
Daughters of Wisdom Provincial House, Islip, NY
April 1
"Activism Within the Academy: The AAR/SBL Women's Caucuses"
American Academy of Religion Western Regional Conference
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
March 5
"A Call to Holy Newness" Theresean Morning of Reflection
St. Patrick's Church, Scottsdale, AZ
2015
December 20
Quintessence: Chants and Songs of the Season
Winter's Light Annual Storytelling Event, Community Christian Church, Tempe, AZ
November 19
"Making Things Rite: The Importance of Ritual in Feminist Liberation Theologies"
Panel Presentation: Feminist Liberation Theologies Network
American Academy of Religion Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA
November 5
"Teaching about Women and Islam in a Women and World Religions Survey Class" Community College Humanities Association Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ
October 24
"Jung and the Spiritual Quest"
The Jung Institute, Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale, AZ
October 15 to 18
"Rights Require Rites: Female Imagery of God in Christian Worship" Workshop
"Building an Interfaith Coalition" Panel Presentation
Parliament of World Religions, Salt Lake City, UT
October 3
"Cornerstone: 20 Years and Growing"
Day of Reflection and Celebration of the Cornerstone Contemplative Center
Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale, AZ
August 12
Soloist for Midday Prayer
Rosslyn Chapel, Edinburgh, Scotland
August 9
Church Alive Book Event: Women, Ritual, and Power: Placing Female Imagery of God in Christian Worship
Honoring Anne Hepburn and the book chapter on the Church of Scotland
St. Andrew's and St. George's West, Edinburgh, Scotland
August 7
"The Mixology of 'Miss' placed Theology" Unofficial Edinburgh Fringe Festival Community Performance of the 1980s "Motherhood of God Controversy"
Letters to the Editors published in the Glasgow Herald and The Scotsman
John McIntyre Center, University of Edinburgh
August 5
“Gender Theory, Practice, and Power: A View from Ritual Studies”
Symposium: Can or Should We Still Use the ‘F’ Word?
University of Chester, Chester, England
July 9
"In What Ways is Lady Wisdom in the Bible an Expression of Changing Woman in Navajo Tradition?" Navajo Lutheran Mission, Rock Point, AZ
March 7
"Dignity of Women" Presentation for Theresean Morning of Reflection
Solidarity Against Trafficking of Women and Girls, St. Patrick's Church
February 22
"The Life and Lessons of Desert Father Antony of Egypt"
A Cornerstone Contemplative Retreat, Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale, AZ
2014
December 21
Quintessence: Chants and Songs of the Season
Winter's Light Annual Storytelling Event, Community Christian Church, Tempe, AZ
November 23
Taking Root: Publishing New Books on Gender and Religion
Panel Presentation, American Academy of Religion Annual Conference, San Diego, CA
November 14
"Holy Listening: Noticing God in Everyday Life" Twilight Retreat
"Five ways of noticing the divine in our daily lives" Lecture
Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale, AZ
November 14
Author Reception and Book Signing
National Women's Studies Association Annual Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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