Women & Spirituality Conference

Call for Proposals

If you would like to lead a workshop at our 2023 Women & Spirituality Conference, our call for proposals now open!

Please note: Proposals will be accepted until Midnight on May 31, 2023 for the upcoming fall conference, Sept. 23 & 24, 2023.

Workshop proposal acceptance will be sent by email by June 16, 2023.

Who Should Apply
We invite you to submit a proposal on any aspect of spirituality, personal or planetary healing. Our focus and vision for this year’s conference is the connection between spirituality and the land, our inner and outer landscapes and the path to finding our purpose in life. How do we define our spirituality? What does it mean to live a life infused with intention? How do we co-create and bring into being a sustainable future?

Another world is not only possible, She is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.

Arundhati Roy

Our Story
Throughout the 39 years of conferences, our purpose has always been to bring together people of diverse spiritual, cultural and ethnic backgrounds to share traditions, respecting and celebrating our similarities and differences. We continue this tradition today and emphasize no one spirituality or religion.

Formats Accepted
We welcome a variety of formats: formal paper presentations, round table discussions, activities, experiential, demonstration and discussion. If your workshop is child-friendly or appropriate for teens, please indicate that in your proposal, otherwise we will expect all workshops to be adults-only and will be noted in programming as such. Activities that celebrate spirituality are encouraged, including worship services and rituals. Please review the conference history pages for previous workshops.

In an effort to provide maximum accessibility for all participants, your willingness to repeat your workshop is appreciated! We will attempt to the best of our abilities to honor all requests made for room requirements, thank you for your flexibility on this.

All classroom spaces at the St. Mary’s U of MN Cascade Meadows campus are fully equipped with computer access, podiums, white boards, etc. You are not required to use any of this equipment but it is there if needed. If your workshop is selected we will review your needs and plan to have everything in place ahead of time, including any training you may need to be comfortable presenting. All presenters will have a volunteer assigned to them to assist with any technological or other issues throughout your workshop.

Please note that Proselytizing (attempting to convert others to your viewpoint) will not be tolerated, nor is using your workshop only as a means to sell a product or business. If you have a product to sell or business to promote, we welcome you to apply for a vendor space, vendor applications will be opening April 2023. Workshops are meant to teach, heal, inspire or to guide and create community.

PLEASE REVIEW THE PROPOSAL FORM AND GATHER ALL YOUR INFORMATION BEFORE STARTING, THE FORM MAY NOT SAVE YOUR WORK! YOU MUST ENTER ALL YOUR INFORMATION AND CLICK THE SUBMIT BUTTON. YOU WILL RECEIVE A POP UP STATING THAT YOUR PROPOSAL WAS RECEIVED. CHECK YOUR POP-UP BLOCKER! THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE!

Proposal for Workshop

Submit your workshop proposal for consideration.

Your Name(Required)
Address(Required)
Email(Required)
Co-Presenter's Name (if applicable)
Co-Presenter's Address (if applicable)
Co-Presenter's Email (if applicable)
Type of Workshop(Required)

Explain in 20 words or less if your workshop is intended for those with no background to your topic or for those with some prior knowledge or experience. Include if your workshop child-friendly.
Please provide a brief summary. If your proposal is accepted, this (or a slightly edited version) will be used on the website, social media posts and in the conference brochure.
Please include a brief summary of your relevant experience or qualifications, including any links to websites or social media pages.
Please include a brief summary of relevant experience or qualifications, including links to websites or social media pages.
Have you presented at a previous Women & Spirituality Conference?(Required)
Livestream Session (Check all that apply.)(Required)
Preference for some topics may be given to presenters who have experience with presenting via video (or a willingness to learn). We recognize that in order to provide a safe container for some content, participants may appreciate not being recorded. Please indicate this in your workshop description.
Explain the purpose, activities and organization of your workshop; this should be a complete description including time breakdown and detailed outline of information, activities and projects.
Workshop Session Preferences(Required)
Would you consider offering your workshop more than once?(Required)
Room preferences (check all that apply).(Required)
If available, preferred space would be:(Required)

Do you need to be placed in a certain space or area based on a disability that you or your co-presenter or your intended audience may have? (Please be specific.)
Consent(Required)

Click here to follow the link to google forms. You may be asked to create a google sign in, please be patient with the process. Feel free to submit more than one proposal. Thank you and many blessings! Our committee is eagerly waiting to read your proposals! https://forms.gle/iAwoQzn9pdWPLaxs6