Gender, Prayer, Language and Imagery for God with Professor Nicola Slee

Reading list: Nicola’s list for exploring the subject further.
Blessing: Blessing prayer written by Nicola and used at the beginning.
Our light our peace our joy a prayer by Nicola and used in the session inspired by Simeon the Theologian.
Chat: Read comments, recommendations and questions given by participants during the event. This is a rich mix of thoughts, resources and links.
The recording of Nicola’s talks is available on application. eMail [email protected]
One participant has shared a link to a blog “Why We Need Mama God” which offers more on feminine images of God.
Thanks to the Montgomery Trust for funding this session.
Further resources shared:
From Helen Warwick at Holy Rood House:
Thank you for a stimulating evening with Nicola Slee last night. There were people asking about Wisdom and Nicola has recently endorsed the book ‘Wisdom Calls: Transformative Ways for Insightful Living‘ by Sacristy Press – https://www.sacristy.co.uk/books/prayer-spirituality/wisdom-calls
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