Spirit of Water
Together, we will connect, learn, pray, engage, play, celebrate, and honor the spirit of water. This year’s event spans two days!
Now in its third year, Spirit of Water highlights the care and responsibility involved in protecting and sharing valuable waterways, like Mississippi River. Our focus centers on themes of gratitude, celebration, unity, the commonality of water as a presence in our lives, reverence, respect, and honor for all that is sacred.
On Friday, July 25, we will meet at United Theological Seminary ’s campus (or online) from 3:00–5:30 PM CT for an educational afternoon and evening. Afternoon workshops will focus on water protection, ecological justice, and more. After the sessions, we will offer a light dinner for participants.
In the evening, starting at 7:00 PM, we will hear from two scientists and Anishinaabeg leaders in climate justice work: Leanna Goose, a co-facilitator of the Rise & Repair Coalition, and Dawn Goodwin, co-founder of R.I.S.E. Coalition. They will speak about issues related to climate justice, water protection, and Indigenous water rights.
On Saturday, July 26, we will meet at Hidden Falls Regional Park in St. Paul from 1:00–5:00 PM. While there, we and our partners will host a community celebration that features speakers, music, booths, food, art, and play areas.
These valued partners are co-presenting the event:
- Resilient Indigenous Sisters Engaging (R.I.S.E. Coalition)
- Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light
- Friends of the Mississippi River
A full schedule is coming soon! If you have any questions, please contact Ry Siggelkow at rsiggelkow@unitedseminary.edu.