Visionary Women is an intergenerational program at the intersection of religion, gender, race, and social justice. Visionary Women brings women together across generations to explore the questions that shape our communities and our world: how faith, gender, race, and justice meet, and what we can do about it.
Each year, our cohort is made up of women from culturally, religiously, and ideologically diverse backgrounds. That range of experience is the heart of the program, and every voice adds to the conversation.
You don’t need a religious affiliation to join. Participants do not need to identify with a religious tradition or belong to a congregation to enroll. All women are welcome.
Schedule
January 24, 2027 – Orientation, 2:00-4:00 pm (Virtual)
January 31, 2027 – Buddhist – Won Buddhist Temple of Philadelphia, 2:00–5:00 pm
February 21, 2027 – Jewish – Beth Tikvah-B’nai Jeshurun Synagogue, 2:00–5:00 pm
March 14, 2027 – Quaker – Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting, 2:00–5:00 pm
April 11, 2027 – Christian – Glenside United Church of Christ, 2:00–5:00 pm
May 23, 2027 – Muslim – Masjidullah – The Center for Human Excellence, 2:00–5:00 pm
Together, we will step into a space of listening, learning, and connection as we explore their traditions and perspectives.
Throughout our time together, you will have the opportunity to:
- Connect with fellow participants
- Listen to and share stories
- Ask thoughtful questions
- Deepen your understanding of a variety of faith traditions
- Reflect on what it means to stand in allyship and solidarity
In a world that can feel divided and uncertain, what if you could gather with a circle of curious, compassionate women—and experience something profoundly different?
Visionary Women is not just a program. It’s an intergenerational experience in the Greater Philadelphia area, exploring the powerful intersections of faith, gender, race, and social justice—all while building relationships that matter.
Session Flow:
- Welcome to the sacred space or gathering place
- Paired conversations
- A panel of faith leaders and community voices
- Small-group dialogue to process and connect
- Closing reflections
What Participants in 2025 said about the experience:
