An Ocean of Hope
Join herchurch San Francisco for a springtime goddess festival! What better time than Earth Day weekend to honor our First Mother?
We will begin with the Liturgy of the Divine Feminine at 10:30am, featuring visionary Priestess Pastor Stacy Boorn, original and favorite music by Katie Ketchum, and more.
On Sunday the closing ceremony will include a raffle! The winner will receive a quilt, handmade by one of our members. Please find photos at the bottom of this page.
1 for $19.99, 3 for $49.99, and 6 for $99.99. Our raffle sale goal is $1,000!
Above are photos of are some of the women you’ll see teaching and vending at the festival!
L to R: Abigail Swaim, Linda Palmstrom, Kathryn Wagner, Alice Heimsoth, Ayslin Rice, Katie Ketchum, Elaine Chan-Scherer, Lana Dalberg, Paula Gerhardt, and Jennifer Biar. Check out our Priestexx page for more.
Saturday, April 20th, 10:30-4:30 on zoom
Immediately following liturgy, there will be a midday break before classes begin. All classes will be on the herchurch zoom, with breakout rooms.
10:30-11:30
herchurch liturgy
Join us in celebrating the Divine Feminine with Pastor Stacy and our other Priestexx.
12-1
Devotional Art Journaling- What is it and how do you start? with Jennifer Mantle
Jennifer will share some of favorite devotional art journal pages and her approach to this fun, easy process, and then we'll make a page together! Gather whatever you have on hand like a notebook, markers, stamps, collage materials, etc.
Goddess Haiku Writing with Aubrie
Join Aubrie in writing a haiku honoring your favorite goddess. Come prepared with paper, pen, and a goddess and/or associated animal picked out to write about!
1-1:30
Laughter Yoga for Health and Happiness with Eloise Beechinor and Manuela Wolf
Join us in a dynamic form of meditation. In laughter yoga we combine unconditional laughter (!) with yogic breathing - pranayama. We rest our conscious thoughts while all our senses effortlessly and naturally combine to give us joy, peace, and emotional stability. Bring a willingness to laugh for no reason and to feel a bit silly.
1-3
HerIcon Painting of Gaia with Katie Ketchum
Join Priestesses Jennifer Mantle and Katie Ketchum to create works of mixed media or painting, as you choose. Gather your art supplies and we will help you make a beautiful Gaia icon.
2-3
Divine Feminine Hymn Writing with Jann Aldredge-Clanton
Participants in this workshop will discover ways writing and singing Divine Feminine songs contribute to liberation, peace, and justice. Songs have power to shape beliefs and actions because the music embeds words in our hearts.
3-4
Healing Circle with Elaine Chan-Scherer
The healing circle is an opportunity for 8 folks to share what's on their hearts in a non-judgement, cross talk-free zone, for listening to others, giving and receiving healing energy, and sharing what you have learned.
Art Icon Tour with Pastor Stacy Boorn
See over 100 works of art in 45 minutes, in one of the most distinctive and beautiful buildings in San Francisco; herchurch. The primary subject matter of the art is the Divine Feminine in the Goddess and holy women; pieces are in our sanctuary and our Art Womb. There will be time for questions.
4pm- Closing Ritual
Celtic Knot by Debbie Hall
“Hina Rises” by Paula Gerhardt
Sunday, April 21st, 10:30-5:30 — join us in person at herchurch. FREE admission, FREE parking!
Sunday, light lunch will be provided after the liturgy as we transition to an afternoon of engaging workshops. herchurch artisans will share original art and wares for sale in our beautiful Mural Hall.
10:30-11:30
herchurch liturgy
Join us in celebrating the Divine Feminine with Pastor Stacy and our other Priestexx.
12-2, Mural Hall Stage
Youth Quilt Design with Paula Gerhardt
Hey kids! Learn how you can design and lay out a quilt pattern with 63 precut 8.5" squares. Your design will later be sewn together and "blessed" at herchurch before being sent to a family in need. Meet on the stage in Mural Hall
1-1:30, Kuan Yin Room
Laughter Yoga for Health and Happiness with Eloise Beechinor and Manuela Wolf
Join us in a dynamic form of meditation. In laughter yoga we combine unconditional laughter (!) with yogic breathing - pranayama. We rest our conscious thoughts while all our senses effortlessly and naturally combine to give us joy, peace, and emotional stability. Bring a willingness to laugh for no reason and to feel a bit silly.
Limit 10 participants.
1-2, Art Womb
Write From Your Heart with Lana Dalberg
Write From Your Heart is a writing class designed to help you access the creative and wise spirit within your own being. The class includes brief instruction, a guided visualization, and writing prompts to help you get into your flow. No experience needed. Limit 7 participants.
2-3, Kuan Yin Room
Quilting for Social Justice with Paula Gerhardt
Quilts have played a significant role in the social life of America, from leading calls for political action to providing coded messages for enslaved African Americans escaping via the underground railroad and creating community for generations of women. Paula will share her story of how she became a quilter for those around the world who are suffering from poverty, natural disasters and war conflicts and how we can all play a role in this relief effort. Many hands, one heart make a quilt!
2-3, Katie’s Studio
Chanting & Chant Writing with Katie Ketchum
A relaxing class with chanting and learning to write a chant. Sing your affirmations!! No experience required.
Limit 17 participants.
2-4, Art Womb
Medicine Basket Workshop with Linda Palmstrom
What are the healing remedies and magic you carry? What are the special gifts that you bring? What do people know you for? What do you need in your medicine basket for your own healing? Join Linda for an exploration of our personal medicine baskets using paint and collage.
3-4, Kuan Yin Room
Healing Circle with Elaine Chan-Scherer
The healing circle is an opportunity for 8 folks to share what's on their hearts in a non-judgement, cross talk-free zone, for listening to others, giving and receiving healing energy, and sharing what you have learned.
4-5, Mural Hall
Drum Circle with Pastor Stacy Boorn
All genders welcome. Bring your own drum, though some drums are available. In person at the herchurch sanctuary. No experience necessary.
5pm - closing ceremony & raffle
