| grass/roots: Women’s Spirituality Center serves as a catalyst for conversations, connections, and consciousness, ultimately enabling the building of spiritual communities. Wherever grass/roots gathers women, the center exists. |
| grass/roots Welcomes women with roots in all faith traditions as well as spiritual seekers... Gathers for conversation in women’s homes and in meeting spaces of diverse faith traditions... Creates the “center” at each gathering... Is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that relies on the contributions and support of the women who participate. |
Why the name grass/roots?
Why grass?
The word “grass” comes from the old English meaning “grow…or green.” Grass is indicative of
life. Grass has joint stems, provides pasture, nurtures the living, covers a lot of ground and
can be used to raise one’s spirits.
Why roots?
Roots are the part of the plant that supply nourishment, attachment to one’s place of origin,
embedded in the body. “Roots” is a core word. It is the basis, the foundation. “Roots” means
rummaging through dirt to find nourishment. It also means to encourage by support.
Why grass/roots?
We use the name grass/roots as an action…to indicate our desire to grow, to nurture
ourselves, and in nourishing ourselves we acknowledge that we are indeed nourishing the world.
We recognize that we are joint stems therefore we support one another. We are ordinary
women who live in extraordinary ways.
Why grass?
The word “grass” comes from the old English meaning “grow…or green.” Grass is indicative of
life. Grass has joint stems, provides pasture, nurtures the living, covers a lot of ground and
can be used to raise one’s spirits.
Why roots?
Roots are the part of the plant that supply nourishment, attachment to one’s place of origin,
embedded in the body. “Roots” is a core word. It is the basis, the foundation. “Roots” means
rummaging through dirt to find nourishment. It also means to encourage by support.
Why grass/roots?
We use the name grass/roots as an action…to indicate our desire to grow, to nurture
ourselves, and in nourishing ourselves we acknowledge that we are indeed nourishing the world.
We recognize that we are joint stems therefore we support one another. We are ordinary
women who live in extraordinary ways.
grass/roots Director
Nancy Corcoran, CSJ
Nancy’s experience as a theologian, spiritual guide, facilitator, feminist, educator, and
cultural interpreter is the foundation she brings to grass/roots. Her humor, enthusiasm, and
care are its spirit. Nancy has a new book!
Nancy Corcoran, CSJ
Nancy’s experience as a theologian, spiritual guide, facilitator, feminist, educator, and
cultural interpreter is the foundation she brings to grass/roots. Her humor, enthusiasm, and
care are its spirit. Nancy has a new book!
grass/roots Council Members
Annabel Beerel
Paula Cholmondeley
Barcy Fox
Nancy Hennessey
Janice E. Jackson
Susan Kobayashi
Julie C. Krasker
Mary McAuliffe
Joani Mountain
Annabel Beerel
Paula Cholmondeley
Barcy Fox
Nancy Hennessey
Janice E. Jackson
Susan Kobayashi
Julie C. Krasker
Mary McAuliffe
Joani Mountain