Still Point Theater Collective

Still Point

Mary's Pence Grantee, Sisters Rising is a performance program of Still Point Theater Collective that helps strengthen families and communities affected by the cycle of violence through providing part-time, creative work for formerly incarcerated women. Sisters Rising participants meet once a week for 2-hour workshops that are focused on developing performance and writing skills. After a few weeks of workshops, the women pool their written output which is then edited into a script consisting of performance poetry, character-driven scenes, and monologues based on the issues directly related to their incarceration.

Sisters Rising will be featured at Mary's Pence's 25th Anniversary Gathering in Chicago as part of the celebration of women’s voices.

Mary's Pence 25th Anniversary Celebration

Giving Thanks, Moving Forward

We invite you to celebrate with us in Chicago, the city of our birth, on Saturday April 28th at Loyola University. Online registration is open.

Guest Speaker – Edwina Gateley
Women Called to Birth Hope and Healing in a Broken World

When: Saturday, April 28th, Program 3:30 to 5:30 followed by a Reception
Cost: $25 to cover cost of event, $2.50 for those on limited income.
Where: Loyola University, Mundelein Center, 1020 W. Sheridan Rd. (at Kenmore Ave), Chicago IL
(on Chicago Transit Authority Red Line)

RSVP Required - Register online here or by phone at 651-788-9869.

For overnight accommodation suggestions contact the Mary’s Pence office.

Program Highlights

Presentation by Edwina Gateley: Women Called to Birth Hope and Healing in a Broken World.

We will explore how we women can make a difference in our world as we gather to share our dreams, our visions and our faith. Our stories will support and affirm us leaving us stronger and joyful as we continue our journey together celebrating new life and possibilities.

Edwina is a poet, theologian, artist, writer, lay minister, modern-day mystic and prophet, and a single mom.

Still Point Theater Collective: Sisters Rising – Mary’s Pence Grantee

The women of Sisters Rising are living examples of resilience and rehabilitation as they strive to break the downward cycles of homelessness, poverty, violence and incarceration.Those who witness the performance can come away changed by a sense of empathy, connection and a growing consciousness of the issues facing incarcerated women.

Giving Thanks / Moving Forward Maureen Gallagher

Words of thanks and early stories of women making change in our world and our church, including words from founding director Sr. Maureen Gallagher.

Reception and Refreshments

Featuring music by Marimba Ensemble of Holy Cross Church of Chicago

Sharing Our Sacred Stories – Sunday, April 29th

A special gathering of people with a history and commitment to Mary’s Pence. We will pray and reflect, and gather stories as a group. Sunday, April 29th from 8:00 to 1:30, at Loyola University. All are welcome. To confirm your place and get location details contact Katherine at katherine@maryspence.org.