Any place can be a sacred space when human beings gather in a communion of souls. The spirit graces the mundane, and the ordinary becomes the extraordinary: a table embodies an altar, a sacrament creates a sanctuary. Join with Gina Colvin and Maxine Hanks to explore notions of impromptu communion as they offer a devotional …
Speaker: Maxine Hanks
Gender, Religious Authority, and the ‘Elect Ladies’: Jemima Wilkinson, Ann Lee, and Emma Smith
Gender and authority shaped the roles played by Emma Smith, Ann Lee, and Jemima Wilkinson, each of whom profoundly affected her religious community (1770s to 1840s). Each was called Joseph Geisner, Maxine Hanks, Clair Barrus
Seeking the Spirit: Supplementing Spiritual Practices
Many Mormons seek ways to supplement their spiritual and religious practices outside the walls of the chapel. This panel will explore a variety of ways different Mormons have sought to increase a connection with the Divine. Thomas McConkie, Maxine Hanks, Kelly Rhees
Evening Devotional: Sacred Space and Spiritual Practice
Feminist theologians Gina and Maxine invite participants to enter sacred space and experience spiritual practice through liturgy, chant, contemplative prayer, and the holy day of Mary Magdalene. Gina Colvin Maxine Hanks
Why We Stay
This perennially well-received session features the stories of those who have chosen to remain active, dedicated Latter-day Saints even in the face of challenges to traditional faith. Robin Linkhart John Gustav-Wrathall Maxine Hanks Nathan McCluskey
Sunstone 2000, 276: Multiply and Replenish- If You Want to: The History of Birth Control in the LDS Church
From the 2000 Sunstone Symposium Presentation: Multiply and Replenish– If You Want To: The 1999 LDS Church Birth Control Policy in Perspective Presenters: Chair: Chris Zollinger Maxine Hanks, writer; editor, Women and Authority: Re-emerging Mormon Feminism. Karrie Galloway, president, CEO, Planned Parenthood Association of Utah Rebecca Chandler, LDS mother of eight children, Co-editor, Dialogue: A …
Mormons For Agency Reproductive Revolution In The Mormon Context
Mormons for Agency is a new group that includes Mormons from all walks of life who research, discuss or share their experience and information about LDS views and policies on topics such as reproductive rights, birth control, bodily autonomy, and abortion. M4A seeks an open and public discussion, and advocates for the right of all …
The Throne Near Kolob A Portrait Of Power
There are few images that have endured as long in western religion as that of a powerful god upon a throne. Though kings are scarce these days, and thrones difficult to find, the popularity of the Game of Thrones television series indicates that the archaic image still holds sway in the modern psyche. This throne …
Life After Church Discipline
What happens after the church court? What is the fallout for the excommunicated and his or her family and friends? Panelists will discuss how they came to terms with their excommunication. Have they found peace? Carlene George, Maxine Hanks , Don Bradley
Life After Church Discipline
What happens after the church court? What is the fallout for the excommunicated and his or her family and friends? Panelists will discuss how they came to terms with their excommunication. Have they found peace? Carlene George, Maxine Hanks , Don Bradley