What draws you to Newman Hall–Holy Spirit Parish?
Beautiful liturgy, prayerful music, coffee and donuts—or a welcoming community where friendships grow and faith can be shared openly.
What is Women in Conversation?
Women in Conversation (WiC) is a welcoming space for women of all ages to share their experiences of faith and build a vibrant spiritual community. Co-founded in 2011 by Kaya Oakes and Jean Molesky-Poz, WiC invites women to explore theology, Scripture, and spirituality from women’s perspectives while deepening prayer, discernment, and mutual support.
We meet bi-monthly on the second Saturday, September through June, for talks, small-group discussions, and prayer—along with time to connect over coffee and snacks. Gatherings typically include 30–60 women of diverse ages and backgrounds.
Over the years, WiC has explored topics such as women’s spirituality, life transitions, and Catholic women’s leadership. Through conversations with scholars, faith leaders, and women from many communities, we reflect together on faith, justice, and the call to live out Catholic social teaching.
Why?
Learn from and share your spiritual and life, questions, and insights with other women of faith.
When?
Second Saturdays in the months of September, November, January, March, and May. Come at 9:00am for 1/2 hour of coffee & potluck treats and socializing, and stay for the program, from 9:30 until noon.
Where?
Newman Hall Lounge; park in the lot across the street at the corner of College Ave and Dwight Way.
For more information about the group or a specific program, contact
Ellen Baker
or
Amanda Wehrman
To help defray the cost of our events we invite participants to donate $40/year.
You are welcome to pay here.