
Goddess Rosary
Goddess Rosary is a time for quiet meditation with or without candles/votives, and praying with a rosary- bring your own, or we can provide one.
In person at herchurch. You may come and go during the hour or stay the whole time. Communal recitation of the Goddess Rosary Prayers at 6:15 and 6:45. Soup available during and after the hour.
Time to focus, relax, meditate with the art and silence. We will meet every first Thursday.
now is the time to blossom (zoom)
the festival on saturday may 3rd will take place on zoom from 10:30 - 4:00
(all times pacific)
Liturgy of the Divine Feminine
10:30am -12pm PST
Join herchurch for our wonderful liturgy, celebrating, honoring and connecting to the Divine Feminine. An uplifting experience with word, music, movement and more, the liturgy is unique and moving. All are welcome.
Visual and Singing Meditation with Katie
12:30-1:30pm PST
In this workshop we will explore two ancient forms of meditation: Visual and Singing Chants.
In this restorative and relaxing workshop we will learn simple chants and the process of interacting with art as visual meditation, called Visio Divina in ancient times. No experience in singing or meditation is needed. Katie Ketchum directs the herchurch choir in San Francisco and teaches painting with Jennifer Mantle. She has been practicing Visual and Singing Meditation for many years. Bring along a pen and paper. Limited to 8 participants.
Young herchurchers' Panel
12:30-1:30pm PST
Join us for a conversation with the younger contingent of herchurch about their journey to this community, their relationship to the Divine Feminine, and their vision for the future. Led by Emma Thomas, who is an art world professional, a recovering Catholic, a ukulele player, and an artist who is getting used to calling herself one. She loves to sing in the herchurch choir and play in the Art Womb.
Connecting with Spirit with Elaine
1:30-2:30pm PST
Join Elaine Chan-Scherer in an intimate group exploring connecting with Spirit. Elaine will share her personal experience with channeling and introduce one of her Spirit Guides. Elaine is a psychotherapist, artist and intuitive focused on helping folks to connect with their innate wholeness and Divinity.
Joy Cards with Linda
1:30-2:30pm PST
Join Linda for a fun, easy, joy-boosting session making small cards for our JOYS! Based on collaging one card for each letter of the alphabet, this workshop leans in to the painting “Our Lady of Joy” (our image for the festival) and invites participants to make small collages to remind us of what is bringing us joy. Get out your scissors, glue, collage materials and embellishments and join the fun! Linda Palmstrom is an avid art-maker and knitter. She is certified in the Color of Woman Intentional Creativity and loves to share joy through her art.
Goddess Rosary Introduction and Meditation
2:45-3:15 pm PST
The goddess rosary is a contemplative practice of reciting prayers honoring and connecting to the Divine Feminine. This session will begin with an introduction to the practice from Pastor Stacy, and then priestesses Alice and Christine will lead us as a community in reciting the prayers together. Bring a goddess rosary if you have one, but it’s also ok to just show up and be present!
DO POEMS GROW ON TREES? YES, AND THEY ARE ALSO UNDER OUR FEET:
A poetry reading & conversation about writing practice and inspiration with herchurch Resident Poet, Kit Kennedy
2:45-3:15 pm PST
Poetry-making is the dance of inspiration, deadline, fun/chance & collaboration. In short, poetry is serious fun. Join Kit in an intimate setting to hear some fresh and well-loved poetry. Questions and conversation to follow. Kit Kennedy is short, queer & unabashedly odd.
Closing
Join Pastor Stacy and our herchurch musicians for a short closing ritual and some music to send us off after our wonderful day together.
now is the time to blossom
the festival on sunday may 4th will take place in person from 10:30 - 4:00
Liturgy of the Divine Feminine
10:30am -12pm in the Sanctuary
Join herchurch for our wonderful liturgy, celebrating, honoring and connecting to the Divine Feminine. An uplifting experience with word, music, movement and more, the liturgy is unique and moving. All are welcome.
Lunch in the Mural Hall 12-12:45pm
Priestess Panel
12:45-1:15pm in the Sanctuary
Part panel, part circle, this gathering of priestesses invites us to consider what being a priestess mean to us personally, to consider how we embody our priestessing, and other relevant questions. herchurch’s lead priestesses will start the conversation and invite those present to share their thoughts. Everyone welcome.
Charm Casting 101 with Roxanne
1:20-2:50pm in the Art Womb
Casting charms is a form of divination; a way we get insight into various aspects of our lives. Each participant will receive a bag of charms and instructions on how to decipher possible meanings of the charms and on how to develop clear, concise questions. Using casting spreads, the charms and our intuition, we’ll divine the answers to our questions. Roxanne Worthington is an artist, creator, teacher, tarot reader and diviner with lots of years of experience in all these areas. Limited to 15 participants.
Introduction to the Polyvagal Theory with Elaine
1:20-2:20pm in the Kuan Yin Room
Join Elaine for an introduction to this way of understanding our nervous systems, which helps explain what happens when we are triggered and how we can regulate our emotions. Elaine is a psychotherapist, artist and intuitive focused on helping folks to connect with their innate wholeness and Divinity. Limited to 8 participants.
Visual and Singing Meditation with Katie
2:25-3:25 pm in the Art and Altar Room
In this workshop we will explore two ancient forms of meditation: Visual and Singing Chants.
In this restorative and relaxing workshop we will learn simple chants and the process of interacting with art as visual meditation, called Visio Divina in ancient times. No experience in singing or meditation is needed. Katie Ketchum directs the herchurch choir in San Francisco and teaches painting with Jennifer Mantle. She has been practicing Visual and Singing Meditation for many years. Limited to 8 participants.
Goddess to Go Portable Altar-Making with Tracy
2:55-4:25pm in the Art Womb
Celebrate the Goddess this Spring with your very own "Goddess to Go" portable altar! In this 90-minute in-person class, you’ll learn to create a simple, sacred, and travel-friendly altar that you can sew and personalize. All supplies provided. Minimal sewing skills needed—just bring your creativity and an open heart! Tracy Dietz is a Reiki Master who has been practicing the healing arts and bodywork for 30 years. She is also the creator of Tracy Lynn Reiki YouTube Channel. Limited to 15 participants.
Laughter Yoga with Manuela and Eloise
3:25-3:55pm in the Sanctuary
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. Eloise Beechinor was certified as a laughter yoga leader in 2014 and again in 2019 at the UCSF Osher Institute. Manuela Wolf is a teacher, yoga and mindfulness teacher, Reiki Master and long time enthusiastic practitioner of laughter yoga. Limited to 15 participants.
Drum Circle with Alice
4-4:30pm in the Sanctuary
Join Priestess Alice H and others for a lively session catching the beat! Drums and other percussion instruments provided but your own are welcome too! Everyone welcome.
Closing Ritual and Live Music
4:30-5pm in the Sanctuary
Join Pastor Stacy and our herchurch musicians for a short closing ritual and some original music by our talented herchurch musicians to send us off after our wonderful day together.

Art & Icon Tour
We’ll show you around the Altar Space, in one of the most distinctive and beautiful buildings in San Francisco: herchurch.
The 45 minute tour features over 100 works of fine art created by artists in our community and friends of the community. The primary subject matter of the art is the Divine Feminine in the Goddess and holy women. Pictured below are some of the pieces we will see on the tour.
This tour also gives access to and information about our Art Womb. The Art Womb is where our tactile spirituality classes are held, including our once a month icon making class (no art skill or experience needed).
There will be time for questions.
The tour meets outside at the sign on the southeast corner, every first Sunday at 1pm.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

BIPOC Voices/Views Circle
We will read poetry, stories, interviews and viewing art and films and sharing from our encounters with the various artists, activists, authors, etc and discuss. Come and share what you've explored, or just listen.
Join Samy’s Zoom Meeting* (Not the same as one used for Liturgy and Art Classes).
In past meetings we’ve discussed…
Books
The Keeper by Tannanarive Due, Steven Barnes and Marco Finnegan
Kindred by Octavia Butler
An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon
Black Against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party by Joshua Bloom and Waldo E. Martin Jr.
Films
Black Panther and Wakanda Forever
Smithsonian Institution video called "Afrofuturism the Origin Story" available to stream via various means (iTunes, Amazon, Smithsonian channel, etc.) Here is the trailer: (1) Smithsonian Channel premieres AFROFUTURISM: THE ORIGIN STORY - YouTube They will also have an exhibit starting in March of 2023 and running for a year at National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC: Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures
Videos
(1) Intro to Afrofuturism | Part 1 What is Afrofuturism - YouTube
(1) Afrofuturism Explained: Not Just Black Sci-Fi | Inverse - YouTube
Other material people shared that might be of interest:
1.TV show: "Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space" (PBS American Experience)
Tuesday January 17 on PBS (in San Francisco this is KQED)

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

Visio Divina
Visual Meditation
Visual Meditation (Visio Divina) at herchurch is a process of meditating with paintings of the divine feminine. The process can include journaling and asking for guidance.
Every 2nd Sunday, anytime between 12pm-1pm in person at herchurch (678 Portola), enjoy a free meditative process. Priestess Katie Ketchum will be standing in the front doors of herchurch at noon to show you the downstairs Altar Art Gallery- or you can ask anyone for directions.
The Visual Meditation is taken in silence and is self guided with instructions provided.

Twisted Stitch
herchurch's Fiber Arts Circle/Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every 2nd Sunday, 1pm-3pm in person and on Zoom. Bring a project and stitch along! Some supplies available too. No formal instruction, but of course we'll help each other out.

full moon drum circle
May 2025 is a Flower Moon.
The Flower Moon is named after the flowers that begin to bloom during this month, which serve as a reminder that everything is part of the cycle of life and death in a similar way to how Christians remember Jesus Christ throughout Easter. Using candles, incense or sage smoke for manifestation rituals can be quite potent. You might also anoint candles with any oils and light, float a bloom in your chalice or bowl of water. Hold any stones or crystals, charging them with your intention. You may sit in meditation with the moon, working to release anything that no longer serves you moving into the season of blooming and fruition.
All genders are welcome to this drumming circle and ritual. Bring your own drum/instruments BUT some drums are available. In person in the herchurch sanctuary.
Drum pictured is a djembe. This goblet-shaped drum is traditionally carved from a single piece of African hardwood and topped with an animal skin as a drumhead. In western understanding, the drum belongs to the membranophone class of instruments in the percussion family. They are called membranophones because sound is created by vibration of membrane stretched tight.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

her-icon making class
All are welcome, all ages, and no art experience needed!
Every 3rd Sunday, from 1:30 – 4:30 PM, we host our Goddess/Holy Women icon making class. We will create works of mixed media or painting, as you choose. Join Priestesses Jennifer Mantle and Katie Ketchum for a heart warming, creative, hands on, playful, guided and spiritually uplifting experience.
We work on the same icon for two months time. Every class meets both in person and on zoom. You are welcome to attend one or both, and to follow along with the icon we have chosen on or choose your own.
Those meeting in the art womb at herchurch have access to supplies. Those zooming, gather what you have and we will help you make it work.
This class is free for herchurch members and $25 for general admission.

healing circle
Held every third Sunday, healing circle is a time for sharing what is on your heart, listening to others, giving and receiving healing energy, and sharing what you have learned.
The circle is limited to 12 people, so please email Elaine Chan-Scherer (echanscherer at yahoo dot com) if you are interested. You will need to access zoom on your phone or computer.
Everything shared is confidential. The Healing Circle is for herchurch members.

hersay chanting circle
All are welcome!
Fourth Fridays from 4:00 - 5:00pm Pacific time
Choir practice is from 4:00-4:30pm and
Chanting is from 4:30pm-5:00pm
Come to learn the song for Saturday’s herchurch liturgy or connect with the Divine Feminine through chanting!
4pm PST on the 4th Friday of the month

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

Art & Icon Tour
We’ll show you around the Altar Space, in one of the most distinctive and beautiful buildings in San Francisco: herchurch.
The 45 minute tour features over 100 works of fine art created by artists in our community and friends of the community. The primary subject matter of the art is the Divine Feminine in the Goddess and holy women. Pictured below are some of the pieces we will see on the tour.
This tour also gives access to and information about our Art Womb. The Art Womb is where our tactile spirituality classes are held, including our once a month icon making class (no art skill or experience needed).
There will be time for questions.
The tour meets outside at the sign on the southeast corner, every first Sunday at 1pm.

Goddess Rosary
Goddess Rosary is a time for quiet meditation with or without candles/votives, and praying with a rosary- bring your own, or we can provide one.
In person at herchurch. You may come and go during the hour or stay the whole time. Communal recitation of the Goddess Rosary Prayers at 6:15 and 6:45. Soup available during and after the hour.
Time to focus, relax, meditate with the art and silence. We will meet every first Thursday.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

Visio Divina
Visual Meditation
Visual Meditation (Visio Divina) at herchurch is a process of meditating with paintings of the divine feminine. The process can include journaling and asking for guidance.
Every 2nd Sunday, anytime between 12pm-1pm in person at herchurch (678 Portola), enjoy a free meditative process. Priestess Katie Ketchum will be standing in the front doors of herchurch at noon to show you the downstairs Altar Art Gallery- or you can ask anyone for directions.
The Visual Meditation is taken in silence and is self guided with instructions provided.

Twisted Stitch
herchurch's Fiber Arts Circle/Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every 2nd Sunday, 1pm-3pm in person and on Zoom. Bring a project and stitch along! Some supplies available too. No formal instruction, but of course we'll help each other out.

full moon drum circle
June 2025 is a Strawberry Moon.
During this full moon strawberry moon, you may feel a heightened sense of responsibility and productivity toward your goals, ambitions, and overall life path. The influx of Capricorn energy will help you stay grounded and focused, allowing you to take practical steps toward achieving your goals.
All genders are welcome to this drumming circle and ritual. Bring your own drum/instruments BUT some drums are available. In person in the herchurch sanctuary.
Drum pictured is a djembe. This goblet-shaped drum is traditionally carved from a single piece of African hardwood and topped with an animal skin as a drumhead. In western understanding, the drum belongs to the membranophone class of instruments in the percussion family. They are called membranophones because sound is created by vibration of membrane stretched tight.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

BIPOC Voices/Views Circle
We will read poetry, stories, interviews and viewing art and films and sharing from our encounters with the various artists, activists, authors, etc and discuss. Come and share what you've explored, or just listen.
Join Samy’s Zoom Meeting* (Not the same as one used for Liturgy and Art Classes).
In past meetings we’ve discussed…
Books
The Keeper by Tannanarive Due, Steven Barnes and Marco Finnegan
Kindred by Octavia Butler
An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon
Black Against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party by Joshua Bloom and Waldo E. Martin Jr.
Films
Black Panther and Wakanda Forever
Smithsonian Institution video called "Afrofuturism the Origin Story" available to stream via various means (iTunes, Amazon, Smithsonian channel, etc.) Here is the trailer: (1) Smithsonian Channel premieres AFROFUTURISM: THE ORIGIN STORY - YouTube They will also have an exhibit starting in March of 2023 and running for a year at National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC: Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures
Videos
(1) Intro to Afrofuturism | Part 1 What is Afrofuturism - YouTube
(1) Afrofuturism Explained: Not Just Black Sci-Fi | Inverse - YouTube
Other material people shared that might be of interest:
1.TV show: "Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space" (PBS American Experience)
Tuesday January 17 on PBS (in San Francisco this is KQED)

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

her-icon making class
All are welcome, all ages, and no art experience needed!
Every 3rd Sunday, from 1:30 – 4:30 PM, we host our Goddess/Holy Women icon making class. We will create works of mixed media or painting, as you choose. Join Priestesses Jennifer Mantle and Katie Ketchum for a heart warming, creative, hands on, playful, guided and spiritually uplifting experience.
We work on the same icon for two months time. Every class meets both in person and on zoom. You are welcome to attend one or both, and to follow along with the icon we have chosen on or choose your own.
Those meeting in the art womb at herchurch have access to supplies. Those zooming, gather what you have and we will help you make it work.
This class is free for herchurch members and $25 for general admission.

healing circle
Held every third Sunday, healing circle is a time for sharing what is on your heart, listening to others, giving and receiving healing energy, and sharing what you have learned.
The circle is limited to 12 people, so please email Elaine Chan-Scherer (echanscherer at yahoo dot com) if you are interested. You will need to access zoom on your phone or computer.
Everything shared is confidential. The Healing Circle is for herchurch members.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

hersay chanting circle
All are welcome!
Fourth Fridays from 4:00 - 5:00pm Pacific time
Choir practice is from 4:00-4:30pm and
Chanting is from 4:30pm-5:00pm
Come to learn the song for Saturday’s herchurch liturgy or connect with the Divine Feminine through chanting!

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

Goddess Rosary
Goddess Rosary is a time for quiet meditation with or without candles/votives, and praying with a rosary- bring your own, or we can provide one.
In person at herchurch. You may come and go during the hour or stay the whole time. Communal recitation of the Goddess Rosary Prayers at 6:15 and 6:45. Soup available during and after the hour.
Time to focus, relax, meditate with the art and silence. We will meet every first Thursday.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

Art & Icon Tour
We’ll show you around the Altar Space, in one of the most distinctive and beautiful buildings in San Francisco: herchurch.
The 45 minute tour features over 100 works of fine art created by artists in our community and friends of the community. The primary subject matter of the art is the Divine Feminine in the Goddess and holy women. Pictured below are some of the pieces we will see on the tour.
This tour also gives access to and information about our Art Womb. The Art Womb is where our tactile spirituality classes are held, including our once a month icon making class (no art skill or experience needed).
There will be time for questions.
The tour meets outside at the sign on the southeast corner, every first Sunday at 1pm.

full moon drum circle
July 2025 is a Buck Moon.
The Buck Moon's name comes from the Algonquin tribes of the northeastern United States. They named it after the time of year when male deer, or bucks, begin to grow their new antlers. It's called the Thunder Moon due to frequent summer storms.
All genders are welcome to this drumming circle and ritual. Bring your own drum/instruments BUT some drums are available. In person in the herchurch sanctuary.
Drum pictured is a djembe. This goblet-shaped drum is traditionally carved from a single piece of African hardwood and topped with an animal skin as a drumhead. In western understanding, the drum belongs to the membranophone class of instruments in the percussion family. They are called membranophones because sound is created by vibration of membrane stretched tight.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

BIPOC Voices/Views Circle
We will read poetry, stories, interviews and viewing art and films and sharing from our encounters with the various artists, activists, authors, etc and discuss. Come and share what you've explored, or just listen.
Join Samy’s Zoom Meeting* (Not the same as one used for Liturgy and Art Classes).
In past meetings we’ve discussed…
Books
The Keeper by Tannanarive Due, Steven Barnes and Marco Finnegan
Kindred by Octavia Butler
An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon
Black Against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party by Joshua Bloom and Waldo E. Martin Jr.
Films
Black Panther and Wakanda Forever
Smithsonian Institution video called "Afrofuturism the Origin Story" available to stream via various means (iTunes, Amazon, Smithsonian channel, etc.) Here is the trailer: (1) Smithsonian Channel premieres AFROFUTURISM: THE ORIGIN STORY - YouTube They will also have an exhibit starting in March of 2023 and running for a year at National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC: Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures
Videos
(1) Intro to Afrofuturism | Part 1 What is Afrofuturism - YouTube
(1) Afrofuturism Explained: Not Just Black Sci-Fi | Inverse - YouTube
Other material people shared that might be of interest:
1.TV show: "Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space" (PBS American Experience)
Tuesday January 17 on PBS (in San Francisco this is KQED)

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

Visio Divina
Visual Meditation
Visual Meditation (Visio Divina) at herchurch is a process of meditating with paintings of the divine feminine. The process can include journaling and asking for guidance.
Every 2nd Sunday, anytime between 12pm-1pm in person at herchurch (678 Portola), enjoy a free meditative process. Priestess Katie Ketchum will be standing in the front doors of herchurch at noon to show you the downstairs Altar Art Gallery- or you can ask anyone for directions.
The Visual Meditation is taken in silence and is self guided with instructions provided.

Twisted Stitch
herchurch's Fiber Arts Circle/Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every 2nd Sunday, 1pm-3pm in person and on Zoom. Bring a project and stitch along! Some supplies available too. No formal instruction, but of course we'll help each other out.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

her-icon making class
All are welcome, all ages, and no art experience needed!
Every 3rd Sunday, from 1:30 – 4:30 PM, we host our Goddess/Holy Women icon making class. We will create works of mixed media or painting, as you choose. Join Priestesses Jennifer Mantle and Katie Ketchum for a heart warming, creative, hands on, playful, guided and spiritually uplifting experience.
We work on the same icon for two months time. Every class meets both in person and on zoom. You are welcome to attend one or both, and to follow along with the icon we have chosen on or choose your own.
Those meeting in the art womb at herchurch have access to supplies. Those zooming, gather what you have and we will help you make it work.
This class is free for herchurch members and $25 for general admission.

healing circle
Held every third Sunday, healing circle is a time for sharing what is on your heart, listening to others, giving and receiving healing energy, and sharing what you have learned.
The circle is limited to 12 people, so please email Elaine Chan-Scherer (echanscherer at yahoo dot com) if you are interested. You will need to access zoom on your phone or computer.
Everything shared is confidential. The Healing Circle is for herchurch members.

hersay chanting circle
All are welcome!
Fourth Fridays from 4:00 - 5:00pm Pacific time
Choir practice is from 4:00-4:30pm and
Chanting is from 4:30pm-5:00pm
Come to learn the song for Saturday’s herchurch liturgy or connect with the Divine Feminine through chanting!

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

Art & Icon Tour
We’ll show you around the Altar Space, in one of the most distinctive and beautiful buildings in San Francisco: herchurch.
The 45 minute tour features over 100 works of fine art created by artists in our community and friends of the community. The primary subject matter of the art is the Divine Feminine in the Goddess and holy women. Pictured below are some of the pieces we will see on the tour.
This tour also gives access to and information about our Art Womb. The Art Womb is where our tactile spirituality classes are held, including our once a month icon making class (no art skill or experience needed).
There will be time for questions.
The tour meets outside at the sign on the southeast corner, every first Sunday at 1pm.

Goddess Rosary
Goddess Rosary is a time for quiet meditation with or without candles/votives, and praying with a rosary- bring your own, or we can provide one.
In person at herchurch. You may come and go during the hour or stay the whole time. Communal recitation of the Goddess Rosary Prayers at 6:15 and 6:45. Soup available during and after the hour.
Time to focus, relax, meditate with the art and silence. We will meet every first Thursday.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

BIPOC Voices/Views Circle
We will read poetry, stories, interviews and viewing art and films and sharing from our encounters with the various artists, activists, authors, etc and discuss. Come and share what you've explored, or just listen.
Join Samy’s Zoom Meeting* (Not the same as one used for Liturgy and Art Classes).
In past meetings we’ve discussed…
Books
The Keeper by Tannanarive Due, Steven Barnes and Marco Finnegan
Kindred by Octavia Butler
An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon
Black Against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party by Joshua Bloom and Waldo E. Martin Jr.
Films
Black Panther and Wakanda Forever
Smithsonian Institution video called "Afrofuturism the Origin Story" available to stream via various means (iTunes, Amazon, Smithsonian channel, etc.) Here is the trailer: (1) Smithsonian Channel premieres AFROFUTURISM: THE ORIGIN STORY - YouTube They will also have an exhibit starting in March of 2023 and running for a year at National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC: Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures
Videos
(1) Intro to Afrofuturism | Part 1 What is Afrofuturism - YouTube
(1) Afrofuturism Explained: Not Just Black Sci-Fi | Inverse - YouTube
Other material people shared that might be of interest:
1.TV show: "Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space" (PBS American Experience)
Tuesday January 17 on PBS (in San Francisco this is KQED)

full moon drum circle
August 2025 is a Sturgeon Moon.
The sturgeon moon is named after one of the oldest and most primitive fish species, some astrologers believe that it spiritually signifies strength and resilience. August was the time of year when sturgeon fish are most easily caught in the Great Lakes and other northern hemisphere lakes and rivers.
All genders are welcome to this drumming circle and ritual. Bring your own drum/instruments BUT some drums are available. In person in the herchurch sanctuary.
Drum pictured is a djembe. This goblet-shaped drum is traditionally carved from a single piece of African hardwood and topped with an animal skin as a drumhead. In western understanding, the drum belongs to the membranophone class of instruments in the percussion family. They are called membranophones because sound is created by vibration of membrane stretched tight.

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

Visio Divina
Visual Meditation
Visual Meditation (Visio Divina) at herchurch is a process of meditating with paintings of the divine feminine. The process can include journaling and asking for guidance.
Every 2nd Sunday, anytime between 12pm-1pm in person at herchurch (678 Portola), enjoy a free meditative process. Priestess Katie Ketchum will be standing in the front doors of herchurch at noon to show you the downstairs Altar Art Gallery- or you can ask anyone for directions.
The Visual Meditation is taken in silence and is self guided with instructions provided.

Twisted Stitch
herchurch's Fiber Arts Circle/Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every 2nd Sunday, 1pm-3pm in person and on Zoom. Bring a project and stitch along! Some supplies available too. No formal instruction, but of course we'll help each other out.

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

her-icon making class
All are welcome, all ages, and no art experience needed!
Every 3rd Sunday, from 1:30 – 4:30 PM, we host our Goddess/Holy Women icon making class. We will create works of mixed media or painting, as you choose. Join Priestesses Jennifer Mantle and Katie Ketchum for a heart warming, creative, hands on, playful, guided and spiritually uplifting experience.
We work on the same icon for two months time. Every class meets both in person and on zoom. You are welcome to attend one or both, and to follow along with the icon we have chosen on or choose your own.
Those meeting in the art womb at herchurch have access to supplies. Those zooming, gather what you have and we will help you make it work.
This class is free for herchurch members and $25 for general admission.

healing circle
Held every third Sunday, healing circle is a time for sharing what is on your heart, listening to others, giving and receiving healing energy, and sharing what you have learned.
The circle is limited to 12 people, so please email Elaine Chan-Scherer (echanscherer at yahoo dot com) if you are interested. You will need to access zoom on your phone or computer.
Everything shared is confidential. The Healing Circle is for herchurch members.

hersay chanting circle
All are welcome!
Fourth Fridays from 4:00 - 5:00pm Pacific time
Choir practice is from 4:00-4:30pm and
Chanting is from 4:30pm-5:00pm
Come to learn the song for Saturday’s herchurch liturgy or connect with the Divine Feminine through chanting!

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

Goddess Rosary
Goddess Rosary is a time for quiet meditation with or without candles/votives, and praying with a rosary- bring your own, or we can provide one.
In person at herchurch. You may come and go during the hour or stay the whole time. Communal recitation of the Goddess Rosary Prayers at 6:15 and 6:45. Soup available during and after the hour.
Time to focus, relax, meditate with the art and silence. We will meet every first Thursday.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

Art & Icon Tour
We’ll show you around the Altar Space, in one of the most distinctive and beautiful buildings in San Francisco: herchurch.
The 45 minute tour features over 100 works of fine art created by artists in our community and friends of the community. The primary subject matter of the art is the Divine Feminine in the Goddess and holy women. Pictured below are some of the pieces we will see on the tour.
This tour also gives access to and information about our Art Womb. The Art Womb is where our tactile spirituality classes are held, including our once a month icon making class (no art skill or experience needed).
There will be time for questions.
The tour meets outside at the sign on the southeast corner, every first Sunday at 1pm.

full moon drum circle
September 2025 is a Harvest Moon.
In 2025, the "Harvest Moon" refers to the full moon that occurs closest to the autumnal equinox. It is a time to celebrate the harvest of summer crops and prepare for winter, with the bright moonlight historically aiding farmers in late-night harvesting activities.
This year, the Harvest Moon may occur around the October 6th “Hunter’s Moon” based on current astronomical calculations.
All genders are welcome to this drumming circle and ritual. Bring your own drum/instruments BUT some drums are available. In person in the herchurch sanctuary.
Drum pictured is a djembe. This goblet-shaped drum is traditionally carved from a single piece of African hardwood and topped with an animal skin as a drumhead. In western understanding, the drum belongs to the membranophone class of instruments in the percussion family. They are called membranophones because sound is created by vibration of membrane stretched tight.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

BIPOC Voices/Views Circle
We will read poetry, stories, interviews and viewing art and films and sharing from our encounters with the various artists, activists, authors, etc and discuss. Come and share what you've explored, or just listen.
Join Samy’s Zoom Meeting* (Not the same as one used for Liturgy and Art Classes).
In past meetings we’ve discussed…
Books
The Keeper by Tannanarive Due, Steven Barnes and Marco Finnegan
Kindred by Octavia Butler
An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon
Black Against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party by Joshua Bloom and Waldo E. Martin Jr.
Films
Black Panther and Wakanda Forever
Smithsonian Institution video called "Afrofuturism the Origin Story" available to stream via various means (iTunes, Amazon, Smithsonian channel, etc.) Here is the trailer: (1) Smithsonian Channel premieres AFROFUTURISM: THE ORIGIN STORY - YouTube They will also have an exhibit starting in March of 2023 and running for a year at National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC: Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures
Videos
(1) Intro to Afrofuturism | Part 1 What is Afrofuturism - YouTube
(1) Afrofuturism Explained: Not Just Black Sci-Fi | Inverse - YouTube
Other material people shared that might be of interest:
1.TV show: "Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space" (PBS American Experience)
Tuesday January 17 on PBS (in San Francisco this is KQED)

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

Visio Divina
Visual Meditation
Visual Meditation (Visio Divina) at herchurch is a process of meditating with paintings of the divine feminine. The process can include journaling and asking for guidance.
Every 2nd Sunday, anytime between 12pm-1pm in person at herchurch (678 Portola), enjoy a free meditative process. Priestess Katie Ketchum will be standing in the front doors of herchurch at noon to show you the downstairs Altar Art Gallery- or you can ask anyone for directions.
The Visual Meditation is taken in silence and is self guided with instructions provided.

Twisted Stitch
herchurch's Fiber Arts Circle/Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every 2nd Sunday, 1pm-3pm in person and on Zoom. Bring a project and stitch along! Some supplies available too. No formal instruction, but of course we'll help each other out.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

her-icon making class
All are welcome, all ages, and no art experience needed!
Every 3rd Sunday, from 1:30 – 4:30 PM, we host our Goddess/Holy Women icon making class. We will create works of mixed media or painting, as you choose. Join Priestesses Jennifer Mantle and Katie Ketchum for a heart warming, creative, hands on, playful, guided and spiritually uplifting experience.
We work on the same icon for two months time. Every class meets both in person and on zoom. You are welcome to attend one or both, and to follow along with the icon we have chosen on or choose your own.
Those meeting in the art womb at herchurch have access to supplies. Those zooming, gather what you have and we will help you make it work.
This class is free for herchurch members and $25 for general admission.

healing circle
Held every third Sunday, healing circle is a time for sharing what is on your heart, listening to others, giving and receiving healing energy, and sharing what you have learned.
The circle is limited to 12 people, so please email Elaine Chan-Scherer (echanscherer at yahoo dot com) if you are interested. You will need to access zoom on your phone or computer.
Everything shared is confidential. The Healing Circle is for herchurch members.

hersay chanting circle
All are welcome!
Fourth Fridays from 4:00 - 5:00pm Pacific time
Choir practice is from 4:00-4:30pm and
Chanting is from 4:30pm-5:00pm
Come to learn the song for Saturday’s herchurch liturgy or connect with the Divine Feminine through chanting!

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

Goddess Rosary
Goddess Rosary is a time for quiet meditation with or without candles/votives, and praying with a rosary- bring your own, or we can provide one.
In person at herchurch. You may come and go during the hour or stay the whole time. Communal recitation of the Goddess Rosary Prayers at 6:15 and 6:45. Soup available during and after the hour.
Time to focus, relax, meditate with the art and silence. We will meet every first Thursday.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

Art & Icon Tour
We’ll show you around the Altar Space, in one of the most distinctive and beautiful buildings in San Francisco: herchurch.
The 45 minute tour features over 100 works of fine art created by artists in our community and friends of the community. The primary subject matter of the art is the Divine Feminine in the Goddess and holy women. Pictured below are some of the pieces we will see on the tour.
This tour also gives access to and information about our Art Womb. The Art Womb is where our tactile spirituality classes are held, including our once a month icon making class (no art skill or experience needed).
There will be time for questions.
The tour meets outside at the sign on the southeast corner, every first Sunday at 1pm.

full moon drum circle
October 2025 is a Hunter’s Moon- and a supermoon!
This year, the Harvest Moon is expected to occur around October 6th based on current astronomical calculations, instead of the Hunter Moon. The Hunter Moon reflects a time when communities would prepare for the cold season ahead by hunting animals to eat during the winter as they said goodbye to the warm and sunny months and hello to the chilly and dreary ones to come.
All genders are welcome to this drumming circle and ritual. Bring your own drum/instruments BUT some drums are available. In person in the herchurch sanctuary.
Drum pictured is a djembe. This goblet-shaped drum is traditionally carved from a single piece of African hardwood and topped with an animal skin as a drumhead. In western understanding, the drum belongs to the membranophone class of instruments in the percussion family. They are called membranophones because sound is created by vibration of membrane stretched tight.

BIPOC Voices/Views Circle
We will read poetry, stories, interviews and viewing art and films and sharing from our encounters with the various artists, activists, authors, etc and discuss. Come and share what you've explored, or just listen.
Join Samy’s Zoom Meeting* (Not the same as one used for Liturgy and Art Classes).
In past meetings we’ve discussed…
Books
The Keeper by Tannanarive Due, Steven Barnes and Marco Finnegan
Kindred by Octavia Butler
An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon
Black Against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party by Joshua Bloom and Waldo E. Martin Jr.
Films
Black Panther and Wakanda Forever
Smithsonian Institution video called "Afrofuturism the Origin Story" available to stream via various means (iTunes, Amazon, Smithsonian channel, etc.) Here is the trailer: (1) Smithsonian Channel premieres AFROFUTURISM: THE ORIGIN STORY - YouTube They will also have an exhibit starting in March of 2023 and running for a year at National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC: Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures
Videos
(1) Intro to Afrofuturism | Part 1 What is Afrofuturism - YouTube
(1) Afrofuturism Explained: Not Just Black Sci-Fi | Inverse - YouTube
Other material people shared that might be of interest:
1.TV show: "Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space" (PBS American Experience)
Tuesday January 17 on PBS (in San Francisco this is KQED)

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

Visio Divina
Visual Meditation
Visual Meditation (Visio Divina) at herchurch is a process of meditating with paintings of the divine feminine. The process can include journaling and asking for guidance.
Every 2nd Sunday, anytime between 12pm-1pm in person at herchurch (678 Portola), enjoy a free meditative process. Priestess Katie Ketchum will be standing in the front doors of herchurch at noon to show you the downstairs Altar Art Gallery- or you can ask anyone for directions.
The Visual Meditation is taken in silence and is self guided with instructions provided.

Twisted Stitch
herchurch's Fiber Arts Circle/Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every 2nd Sunday, 1pm-3pm in person and on Zoom. Bring a project and stitch along! Some supplies available too. No formal instruction, but of course we'll help each other out.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

her-icon making class
All are welcome, all ages, and no art experience needed!
Every 3rd Sunday, from 1:30 – 4:30 PM, we host our Goddess/Holy Women icon making class. We will create works of mixed media or painting, as you choose. Join Priestesses Jennifer Mantle and Katie Ketchum for a heart warming, creative, hands on, playful, guided and spiritually uplifting experience.
We work on the same icon for two months time. Every class meets both in person and on zoom. You are welcome to attend one or both, and to follow along with the icon we have chosen on or choose your own.
Those meeting in the art womb at herchurch have access to supplies. Those zooming, gather what you have and we will help you make it work.
This class is free for herchurch members and $25 for general admission.

healing circle
Held every third Sunday, healing circle is a time for sharing what is on your heart, listening to others, giving and receiving healing energy, and sharing what you have learned.
The circle is limited to 12 people, so please email Elaine Chan-Scherer (echanscherer at yahoo dot com) if you are interested. You will need to access zoom on your phone or computer.
Everything shared is confidential. The Healing Circle is for herchurch members.

hersay chanting circle
All are welcome!
Fourth Fridays from 4:00 - 5:00pm Pacific time
Choir practice is from 4:00-4:30pm and
Chanting is from 4:30pm-5:00pm
Come to learn the song for Saturday’s herchurch liturgy or connect with the Divine Feminine through chanting!

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

Art & Icon Tour
We’ll show you around the Altar Space, in one of the most distinctive and beautiful buildings in San Francisco: herchurch.
The 45 minute tour features over 100 works of fine art created by artists in our community and friends of the community. The primary subject matter of the art is the Divine Feminine in the Goddess and holy women. Pictured below are some of the pieces we will see on the tour.
This tour also gives access to and information about our Art Womb. The Art Womb is where our tactile spirituality classes are held, including our once a month icon making class (no art skill or experience needed).
There will be time for questions.
The tour meets outside at the sign on the southeast corner, every first Sunday at 1pm.

full moon drum circle
November 2025 is a Beaver Moon- and a supermoon!
The Beaver Moon takes its name from early Native American tribes as well as American colonists, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, when beavers begin sheltering in their lodges after gathering enough food to last the winter.
All genders are welcome to this drumming circle and ritual. Bring your own drum/instruments BUT some drums are available. In person in the herchurch sanctuary.
Drum pictured is a djembe. This goblet-shaped drum is traditionally carved from a single piece of African hardwood and topped with an animal skin as a drumhead. In western understanding, the drum belongs to the membranophone class of instruments in the percussion family. They are called membranophones because sound is created by vibration of membrane stretched tight.

Goddess Rosary
Goddess Rosary is a time for quiet meditation with or without candles/votives, and praying with a rosary- bring your own, or we can provide one.
In person at herchurch. You may come and go during the hour or stay the whole time. Communal recitation of the Goddess Rosary Prayers at 6:15 and 6:45. Soup available during and after the hour.
Time to focus, relax, meditate with the art and silence. We will meet every first Thursday.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

BIPOC Voices/Views Circle
We will read poetry, stories, interviews and viewing art and films and sharing from our encounters with the various artists, activists, authors, etc and discuss. Come and share what you've explored, or just listen.
Join Samy’s Zoom Meeting* (Not the same as one used for Liturgy and Art Classes).
In past meetings we’ve discussed…
Books
The Keeper by Tannanarive Due, Steven Barnes and Marco Finnegan
Kindred by Octavia Butler
An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon
Black Against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party by Joshua Bloom and Waldo E. Martin Jr.
Films
Black Panther and Wakanda Forever
Smithsonian Institution video called "Afrofuturism the Origin Story" available to stream via various means (iTunes, Amazon, Smithsonian channel, etc.) Here is the trailer: (1) Smithsonian Channel premieres AFROFUTURISM: THE ORIGIN STORY - YouTube They will also have an exhibit starting in March of 2023 and running for a year at National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC: Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures
Videos
(1) Intro to Afrofuturism | Part 1 What is Afrofuturism - YouTube
(1) Afrofuturism Explained: Not Just Black Sci-Fi | Inverse - YouTube
Other material people shared that might be of interest:
1.TV show: "Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space" (PBS American Experience)
Tuesday January 17 on PBS (in San Francisco this is KQED)

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

Visio Divina
Visual Meditation
Visual Meditation (Visio Divina) at herchurch is a process of meditating with paintings of the divine feminine. The process can include journaling and asking for guidance.
Every 2nd Sunday, anytime between 12pm-1pm in person at herchurch (678 Portola), enjoy a free meditative process. Priestess Katie Ketchum will be standing in the front doors of herchurch at noon to show you the downstairs Altar Art Gallery- or you can ask anyone for directions.
The Visual Meditation is taken in silence and is self guided with instructions provided.

Twisted Stitch
herchurch's Fiber Arts Circle/Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every 2nd Sunday, 1pm-3pm in person and on Zoom. Bring a project and stitch along! Some supplies available too. No formal instruction, but of course we'll help each other out.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

her-icon making class
All are welcome, all ages, and no art experience needed!
Every 3rd Sunday, from 1:30 – 4:30 PM, we host our Goddess/Holy Women icon making class. We will create works of mixed media or painting, as you choose. Join Priestesses Jennifer Mantle and Katie Ketchum for a heart warming, creative, hands on, playful, guided and spiritually uplifting experience.
We work on the same icon for two months time. Every class meets both in person and on zoom. You are welcome to attend one or both, and to follow along with the icon we have chosen on or choose your own.
Those meeting in the art womb at herchurch have access to supplies. Those zooming, gather what you have and we will help you make it work.
This class is free for herchurch members and $25 for general admission.

healing circle
Held every third Sunday, healing circle is a time for sharing what is on your heart, listening to others, giving and receiving healing energy, and sharing what you have learned.
The circle is limited to 12 people, so please email Elaine Chan-Scherer (echanscherer at yahoo dot com) if you are interested. You will need to access zoom on your phone or computer.
Everything shared is confidential. The Healing Circle is for herchurch members.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

hersay chanting circle
All are welcome!
Fourth Fridays from 4:00 - 5:00pm Pacific time
Choir practice is from 4:00-4:30pm and
Chanting is from 4:30pm-5:00pm
Come to learn the song for Saturday’s herchurch liturgy or connect with the Divine Feminine through chanting!

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

Goddess Rosary
Goddess Rosary is a time for quiet meditation with or without candles/votives, and praying with a rosary- bring your own, or we can provide one.
In person at herchurch. You may come and go during the hour or stay the whole time. Communal recitation of the Goddess Rosary Prayers at 6:15 and 6:45. Soup available during and after the hour.
Time to focus, relax, meditate with the art and silence. We will meet every first Thursday.

full moon drum circle
December 2025 is a Cold Moon- and a supermoon!
The Native American names for the full moon in December are the Cold Moon or the Long Night Moon. The Cold Moon gets its name because December is the month when it really starts to get cold- and keeps getting colder.
All genders are welcome to this drumming circle and ritual. Bring your own drum/instruments BUT some drums are available. In person in the herchurch sanctuary.
Drum pictured is a djembe. This goblet-shaped drum is traditionally carved from a single piece of African hardwood and topped with an animal skin as a drumhead. In western understanding, the drum belongs to the membranophone class of instruments in the percussion family. They are called membranophones because sound is created by vibration of membrane stretched tight.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

Art & Icon Tour
We’ll show you around the Altar Space, in one of the most distinctive and beautiful buildings in San Francisco: herchurch.
The 45 minute tour features over 100 works of fine art created by artists in our community and friends of the community. The primary subject matter of the art is the Divine Feminine in the Goddess and holy women. Pictured below are some of the pieces we will see on the tour.
This tour also gives access to and information about our Art Womb. The Art Womb is where our tactile spirituality classes are held, including our once a month icon making class (no art skill or experience needed).
There will be time for questions.
The tour meets outside at the sign on the southeast corner, every first Sunday at 1pm.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

BIPOC Voices/Views Circle
We will read poetry, stories, interviews and viewing art and films and sharing from our encounters with the various artists, activists, authors, etc and discuss. Come and share what you've explored, or just listen.
Join Samy’s Zoom Meeting* (Not the same as one used for Liturgy and Art Classes).
In past meetings we’ve discussed…
Books
The Keeper by Tannanarive Due, Steven Barnes and Marco Finnegan
Kindred by Octavia Butler
An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon
Black Against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party by Joshua Bloom and Waldo E. Martin Jr.
Films
Black Panther and Wakanda Forever
Smithsonian Institution video called "Afrofuturism the Origin Story" available to stream via various means (iTunes, Amazon, Smithsonian channel, etc.) Here is the trailer: (1) Smithsonian Channel premieres AFROFUTURISM: THE ORIGIN STORY - YouTube They will also have an exhibit starting in March of 2023 and running for a year at National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC: Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures
Videos
(1) Intro to Afrofuturism | Part 1 What is Afrofuturism - YouTube
(1) Afrofuturism Explained: Not Just Black Sci-Fi | Inverse - YouTube
Other material people shared that might be of interest:
1.TV show: "Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space" (PBS American Experience)
Tuesday January 17 on PBS (in San Francisco this is KQED)

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

Visio Divina
Visual Meditation
Visual Meditation (Visio Divina) at herchurch is a process of meditating with paintings of the divine feminine. The process can include journaling and asking for guidance.
Every 2nd Sunday, anytime between 12pm-1pm in person at herchurch (678 Portola), enjoy a free meditative process. Priestess Katie Ketchum will be standing in the front doors of herchurch at noon to show you the downstairs Altar Art Gallery- or you can ask anyone for directions.
The Visual Meditation is taken in silence and is self guided with instructions provided.

Twisted Stitch
herchurch's Fiber Arts Circle/Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every 2nd Sunday, 1pm-3pm in person and on Zoom. Bring a project and stitch along! Some supplies available too. No formal instruction, but of course we'll help each other out.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

her-icon making class
All are welcome, all ages, and no art experience needed!
Every 3rd Sunday, from 1:30 – 4:30 PM, we host our Goddess/Holy Women icon making class. We will create works of mixed media or painting, as you choose. Join Priestesses Jennifer Mantle and Katie Ketchum for a heart warming, creative, hands on, playful, guided and spiritually uplifting experience.
We work on the same icon for two months time. Every class meets both in person and on zoom. You are welcome to attend one or both, and to follow along with the icon we have chosen on or choose your own.
Those meeting in the art womb at herchurch have access to supplies. Those zooming, gather what you have and we will help you make it work.
This class is free for herchurch members and $25 for general admission.

healing circle
Held every third Sunday, healing circle is a time for sharing what is on your heart, listening to others, giving and receiving healing energy, and sharing what you have learned.
The circle is limited to 12 people, so please email Elaine Chan-Scherer (echanscherer at yahoo dot com) if you are interested. You will need to access zoom on your phone or computer.
Everything shared is confidential. The Healing Circle is for herchurch members.

hersay chanting circle
All are welcome!
Fourth Fridays from 4:00 - 5:00pm Pacific time
Choir practice is from 4:00-4:30pm and
Chanting is from 4:30pm-5:00pm
Come to learn the song for Saturday’s herchurch liturgy or connect with the Divine Feminine through chanting!

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

Goddess Rosary
Goddess Rosary is a time for quiet meditation with or without candles/votives, and praying with a rosary- bring your own, or we can provide one.
In person at herchurch. You may come and go during the hour or stay the whole time. Communal recitation of the Goddess Rosary Prayers at 6:15 and 6:45. Soup available during and after the hour.
Time to focus, relax, meditate with the art and silence. We will meet every first Thursday.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

Art & Icon Tour
We’ll show you around the Altar Space, in one of the most distinctive and beautiful buildings in San Francisco: herchurch.
The 45 minute tour features over 100 works of fine art created by artists in our community and friends of the community. The primary subject matter of the art is the Divine Feminine in the Goddess and holy women. Pictured below are some of the pieces we will see on the tour.
This tour also gives access to and information about our Art Womb. The Art Womb is where our tactile spirituality classes are held, including our once a month icon making class (no art skill or experience needed).
There will be time for questions.
The tour meets outside at the sign on the southeast corner, every first Sunday at 1pm.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

BIPOC Voices/Views Circle
We will read poetry, stories, interviews and viewing art and films and sharing from our encounters with the various artists, activists, authors, etc and discuss. Come and share what you've explored, or just listen.
Join Samy’s Zoom Meeting* (Not the same as one used for Liturgy and Art Classes).
In past meetings we’ve discussed…
Books
The Keeper by Tannanarive Due, Steven Barnes and Marco Finnegan
Kindred by Octavia Butler
An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon
Black Against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party by Joshua Bloom and Waldo E. Martin Jr.
Films
Black Panther and Wakanda Forever
Smithsonian Institution video called "Afrofuturism the Origin Story" available to stream via various means (iTunes, Amazon, Smithsonian channel, etc.) Here is the trailer: (1) Smithsonian Channel premieres AFROFUTURISM: THE ORIGIN STORY - YouTube They will also have an exhibit starting in March of 2023 and running for a year at National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC: Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures
Videos
(1) Intro to Afrofuturism | Part 1 What is Afrofuturism - YouTube
(1) Afrofuturism Explained: Not Just Black Sci-Fi | Inverse - YouTube
Other material people shared that might be of interest:
1.TV show: "Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space" (PBS American Experience)
Tuesday January 17 on PBS (in San Francisco this is KQED)

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

Visio Divina
Visual Meditation
Visual Meditation (Visio Divina) at herchurch is a process of meditating with paintings of the divine feminine. The process can include journaling and asking for guidance.
Every 2nd Sunday, anytime between 12pm-1pm in person at herchurch (678 Portola), enjoy a free meditative process. Priestess Katie Ketchum will be standing in the front doors of herchurch at noon to show you the downstairs Altar Art Gallery- or you can ask anyone for directions.
The Visual Meditation is taken in silence and is self guided with instructions provided.

Twisted Stitch
herchurch's Fiber Arts Circle/Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every 2nd Sunday, 1pm-3pm in person and on Zoom. Bring a project and stitch along! Some supplies available too. No formal instruction, but of course we'll help each other out.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

her-icon making class
All are welcome, all ages, and no art experience needed!
Every 3rd Sunday, from 1:30 – 4:30 PM, we host our Goddess/Holy Women icon making class. We will create works of mixed media or painting, as you choose. Join Priestesses Jennifer Mantle and Katie Ketchum for a heart warming, creative, hands on, playful, guided and spiritually uplifting experience.
We work on the same icon for two months time. Every class meets both in person and on zoom. You are welcome to attend one or both, and to follow along with the icon we have chosen on or choose your own.
Those meeting in the art womb at herchurch have access to supplies. Those zooming, gather what you have and we will help you make it work.
This class is free for herchurch members and $25 for general admission.

healing circle
Held every third Sunday, healing circle is a time for sharing what is on your heart, listening to others, giving and receiving healing energy, and sharing what you have learned.
The circle is limited to 12 people, so please email Elaine Chan-Scherer (echanscherer at yahoo dot com) if you are interested. You will need to access zoom on your phone or computer.
Everything shared is confidential. The Healing Circle is for herchurch members.

hersay chanting circle
All are welcome!
Fourth Fridays from 4:00 - 5:00pm Pacific time
Choir practice is from 4:00-4:30pm and
Chanting is from 4:30pm-5:00pm
Come to learn the song for Saturday’s herchurch liturgy or connect with the Divine Feminine through chanting!

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

Art & Icon Tour
We’ll show you around the Altar Space, in one of the most distinctive and beautiful buildings in San Francisco: herchurch.
The 45 minute tour features over 100 works of fine art created by artists in our community and friends of the community. The primary subject matter of the art is the Divine Feminine in the Goddess and holy women. Pictured below are some of the pieces we will see on the tour.
This tour also gives access to and information about our Art Womb. The Art Womb is where our tactile spirituality classes are held, including our once a month icon making class (no art skill or experience needed).
There will be time for questions.
The tour meets outside at the sign on the southeast corner, every first Sunday at 1pm.

Goddess Rosary
Goddess Rosary is a time for quiet meditation with or without candles/votives, and praying with a rosary- bring your own, or we can provide one.
In person at herchurch. You may come and go during the hour or stay the whole time. Communal recitation of the Goddess Rosary Prayers at 6:15 and 6:45. Soup available during and after the hour.
Time to focus, relax, meditate with the art and silence. We will meet every first Thursday.

Visio Divina
Visual Meditation
Visual Meditation (Visio Divina) at herchurch is a process of meditating with paintings of the divine feminine. The process can include journaling and asking for guidance.
Every 2nd Sunday, anytime between 12pm-1pm in person at herchurch (678 Portola), enjoy a free meditative process. Priestess Katie Ketchum will be standing in the front doors of herchurch at noon to show you the downstairs Altar Art Gallery- or you can ask anyone for directions.
The Visual Meditation is taken in silence and is self guided with instructions provided.

Twisted Stitch
herchurch's Fiber Arts Circle/Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every 2nd Sunday, 1pm-3pm in person and on Zoom. Bring a project and stitch along! Some supplies available too. No formal instruction, but of course we'll help each other out.

BIPOC Voices/Views Circle
We will read poetry, stories, interviews and viewing art and films and sharing from our encounters with the various artists, activists, authors, etc and discuss. Come and share what you've explored, or just listen.
Join Samy’s Zoom Meeting* (Not the same as one used for Liturgy and Art Classes).
In past meetings we’ve discussed…
Books
The Keeper by Tannanarive Due, Steven Barnes and Marco Finnegan
Kindred by Octavia Butler
An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon
Black Against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party by Joshua Bloom and Waldo E. Martin Jr.
Films
Black Panther and Wakanda Forever
Smithsonian Institution video called "Afrofuturism the Origin Story" available to stream via various means (iTunes, Amazon, Smithsonian channel, etc.) Here is the trailer: (1) Smithsonian Channel premieres AFROFUTURISM: THE ORIGIN STORY - YouTube They will also have an exhibit starting in March of 2023 and running for a year at National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC: Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures
Videos
(1) Intro to Afrofuturism | Part 1 What is Afrofuturism - YouTube
(1) Afrofuturism Explained: Not Just Black Sci-Fi | Inverse - YouTube
Other material people shared that might be of interest:
1.TV show: "Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space" (PBS American Experience)
Tuesday January 17 on PBS (in San Francisco this is KQED)

Sacred Rhythms
Warlock Bravery leads a monthly group exploring our connections to mother earth, the elements, the ancestors and spirit. Learn how to open up your intuition and heart to ancient and modern Goddess ways and mysteries of the divine feminine.
Every LAST Thursday at 6:30 PM in herchurch Mural hall
Text questions to Bravery at 727-503-0651
Zoom Meeting ID: 867 2219 4835

Visio Divina
Visual Meditation
Visual Meditation (Visio Divina) at herchurch is a process of meditating with paintings of the divine feminine. The process can include journaling and asking for guidance.
Every 2nd Sunday, anytime between 12pm-1pm in person at herchurch (678 Portola), enjoy a free meditative process. Priestess Katie Ketchum will be standing in the front doors of herchurch at noon to show you the downstairs Altar Art Gallery- or you can ask anyone for directions.
The Visual Meditation is taken in silence and is self guided with instructions provided.

BIPOC Voices/Views Circle
We will read poetry, stories, interviews and viewing art and films and sharing from our encounters with the various artists, activists, authors, etc and discuss. Come and share what you've explored, or just listen.
Join Samy’s Zoom Meeting* (Not the same as one used for Liturgy and Art Classes).
In past meetings we’ve discussed…
Books
The Keeper by Tannanarive Due, Steven Barnes and Marco Finnegan
Kindred by Octavia Butler
An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon
Black Against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party by Joshua Bloom and Waldo E. Martin Jr.
Films
Black Panther and Wakanda Forever
Smithsonian Institution video called "Afrofuturism the Origin Story" available to stream via various means (iTunes, Amazon, Smithsonian channel, etc.) Here is the trailer: (1) Smithsonian Channel premieres AFROFUTURISM: THE ORIGIN STORY - YouTube They will also have an exhibit starting in March of 2023 and running for a year at National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC: Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures
Videos
(1) Intro to Afrofuturism | Part 1 What is Afrofuturism - YouTube
(1) Afrofuturism Explained: Not Just Black Sci-Fi | Inverse - YouTube
Other material people shared that might be of interest:
1.TV show: "Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space" (PBS American Experience)
Tuesday January 17 on PBS (in San Francisco this is KQED)

BIPOC Voices/Views Circle
We will read poetry, stories, interviews and viewing art and films and sharing from our encounters with the various artists, activists, authors, etc and discuss. Come and share what you've explored, or just listen.
Join Samy’s Zoom Meeting* (Not the same as one used for Liturgy and Art Classes).
In past meetings we’ve discussed…
Books
The Keeper by Tannanarive Due, Steven Barnes and Marco Finnegan
Kindred by Octavia Butler
An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon
Black Against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party by Joshua Bloom and Waldo E. Martin Jr.
Films
Black Panther and Wakanda Forever
Smithsonian Institution video called "Afrofuturism the Origin Story" available to stream via various means (iTunes, Amazon, Smithsonian channel, etc.) Here is the trailer: (1) Smithsonian Channel premieres AFROFUTURISM: THE ORIGIN STORY - YouTube They will also have an exhibit starting in March of 2023 and running for a year at National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC: Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures
Videos
(1) Intro to Afrofuturism | Part 1 What is Afrofuturism - YouTube
(1) Afrofuturism Explained: Not Just Black Sci-Fi | Inverse - YouTube
Other material people shared that might be of interest:
1.TV show: "Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space" (PBS American Experience)
Tuesday January 17 on PBS (in San Francisco this is KQED)

Art & Icon Tour
We’ll show you around the Altar Space, in one of the most distinctive and beautiful buildings in San Francisco: herchurch.
The 45 minute tour features over 100 works of fine art created by artists in our community and friends of the community. The primary subject matter of the art is the Divine Feminine in the Goddess and holy women. Pictured below are some of the pieces we will see on the tour.
This tour also gives access to and information about our Art Womb. The Art Womb is where our tactile spirituality classes are held, including our once a month icon making class (no art skill or experience needed).
There will be time for questions.
The tour meets outside at the sign on the southeast corner, every first Sunday at 1pm.

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

hersay chanting circle
All are welcome!
Fourth Fridays from 4:00 - 5:00pm Pacific time
Choir practice is from 4:00-4:30pm and
Chanting is from 4:30pm-5:00pm
Come to learn the song for Saturday’s herchurch liturgy or connect with the Divine Feminine through chanting!

healing circle
Held every third Sunday, healing circle is a time for sharing what is on your heart, listening to others, giving and receiving healing energy, and sharing what you have learned.
The circle is limited to 12 people, so please email Elaine Chan-Scherer (echanscherer at yahoo dot com) if you are interested. You will need to access zoom on your phone or computer.
Everything shared is confidential. The Healing Circle is for herchurch members.

her-icon making class
All are welcome, all ages, and no art experience needed!
Every 3rd Sunday, from 1:30 – 4:30 PM, we host our Goddess/Holy Women icon making class. We will create works of mixed media or painting, as you choose. Join Priestesses Jennifer Mantle and Katie Ketchum for a heart warming, creative, hands on, playful, guided and spiritually uplifting experience.
We work on the same icon for two months time. Every class meets both in person and on zoom. You are welcome to attend one or both, and to follow along with the icon we have chosen on or choose your own.
Those meeting in the art womb at herchurch have access to supplies. Those zooming, gather what you have and we will help you make it work.
This class is free for herchurch members and $25 for general admission.

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

full moon drum circle
April 2025 is a Pink Moon.
The name Pink Moon comes from the April full moon's seasonal association, appearing in spring around the blossom time for flowers, according to the Farmers' Almanac. The full moon aligns with the blooming of Phlox subulata, a pink wildflower native to eastern North America. In Jewish tradition, the Pink Moon is recognised as the 'Passover Moon,' as it signifies the commencement of the Jewish festival of Passover (Pesach). Do what you can to release what’s weighing you down this month.
All genders are welcome to this drumming circle and ritual. Bring your own drum/instruments BUT some drums are available. In person in the herchurch sanctuary.
Drum pictured is a djembe. This goblet-shaped drum is traditionally carved from a single piece of African hardwood and topped with an animal skin as a drumhead. In western understanding, the drum belongs to the membranophone class of instruments in the percussion family. They are called membranophones because sound is created by vibration of membrane stretched tight.

Twisted Stitch
herchurch's Fiber Arts Circle/Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every 2nd Sunday, 1pm-3pm in person and on Zoom. Bring a project and stitch along! Some supplies available too. No formal instruction, but of course we'll help each other out.

Visio Divina
Visual Meditation
Visual Meditation (Visio Divina) at herchurch is a process of meditating with paintings of the divine feminine. The process can include journaling and asking for guidance.
Every 2nd Sunday, anytime between 12pm-1pm in person at herchurch (678 Portola), enjoy a free meditative process. Priestess Katie Ketchum will be standing in the front doors of herchurch at noon to show you the downstairs Altar Art Gallery- or you can ask anyone for directions.
The Visual Meditation is taken in silence and is self guided with instructions provided.

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

BIPOC Voices/Views Circle
We will read poetry, stories, interviews and viewing art and films and sharing from our encounters with the various artists, activists, authors, etc and discuss. Come and share what you've explored, or just listen.
Join Samy’s Zoom Meeting* (Not the same as one used for Liturgy and Art Classes).
In past meetings we’ve discussed…
Books
The Keeper by Tannanarive Due, Steven Barnes and Marco Finnegan
Kindred by Octavia Butler
An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon
Black Against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party by Joshua Bloom and Waldo E. Martin Jr.
Films
Black Panther and Wakanda Forever
Smithsonian Institution video called "Afrofuturism the Origin Story" available to stream via various means (iTunes, Amazon, Smithsonian channel, etc.) Here is the trailer: (1) Smithsonian Channel premieres AFROFUTURISM: THE ORIGIN STORY - YouTube They will also have an exhibit starting in March of 2023 and running for a year at National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC: Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures
Videos
(1) Intro to Afrofuturism | Part 1 What is Afrofuturism - YouTube
(1) Afrofuturism Explained: Not Just Black Sci-Fi | Inverse - YouTube
Other material people shared that might be of interest:
1.TV show: "Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space" (PBS American Experience)
Tuesday January 17 on PBS (in San Francisco this is KQED)

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

Art & Icon Tour
We’ll show you around the Altar Space, in one of the most distinctive and beautiful buildings in San Francisco: herchurch.
The 45 minute tour features over 100 works of fine art created by artists in our community and friends of the community. The primary subject matter of the art is the Divine Feminine in the Goddess and holy women. Pictured below are some of the pieces we will see on the tour.
This tour also gives access to and information about our Art Womb. The Art Womb is where our tactile spirituality classes are held, including our once a month icon making class (no art skill or experience needed).
There will be time for questions.
The tour meets outside at the sign on the southeast corner, every first Sunday at 1pm.

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

Goddess Rosary
Goddess Rosary is a time for quiet meditation with or without candles/votives, and praying with a rosary- bring your own, or we can provide one.
In person at herchurch. You may come and go during the hour or stay the whole time. Communal recitation of the Goddess Rosary Prayers at 6:15 and 6:45. Soup available during and after the hour.
Time to focus, relax, meditate with the art and silence. We will meet every first Thursday.

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

hersay chanting circle
All are welcome!
Fourth Fridays from 4:00 - 5:00pm Pacific time
Choir practice is from 4:00-4:30pm and
Chanting is from 4:30pm-5:00pm
Come to learn the song for Saturday’s herchurch liturgy or connect with the Divine Feminine through chanting!
4pm PST on the 4th Friday of the month

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

healing circle
Held every third Sunday, healing circle is a time for sharing what is on your heart, listening to others, giving and receiving healing energy, and sharing what you have learned.
The circle is limited to 12 people, so please email Elaine Chan-Scherer (echanscherer at yahoo dot com) if you are interested. You will need to access zoom on your phone or computer.
Everything shared is confidential. The Healing Circle is for herchurch members.

her-icon making class
All are welcome, all ages, and no art experience needed!
Every 3rd Sunday, from 1:30 – 4:30 PM, we host our Goddess/Holy Women icon making class. We will create works of mixed media or painting, as you choose. Join Priestesses Jennifer Mantle and Katie Ketchum for a heart warming, creative, hands on, playful, guided and spiritually uplifting experience.
We work on the same icon for two months time. Every class meets both in person and on zoom. You are welcome to attend one or both, and to follow along with the icon we have chosen on or choose your own.
Those meeting in the art womb at herchurch have access to supplies. Those zooming, gather what you have and we will help you make it work.
This class is free for herchurch members and $25 for general admission.

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.

zoom liturgy
Please join/sign in between 10:10 - 10:25 AM.
Newcomers welcome - please be sure to join early and introduce yourself.
Please invite others, friends, family – and ask them to let us know you invited them!

full moon drum circle
March 2025 is a Worm Moon.
The Old Farmers' Almanac, which first began publishing the names for the full moons in the 1930s, states that some refer to the full Moon in March as the "Worm Moon" because earthworms are thought to appear around this time as the ground thaws from winter. In some Native American traditions, the worm moon is seen as a time of renewal and rebirth, as the earth begins to thaw and the worms return to the soil, bringing nutrients and vitality to the land. It is also associated with the start of spring and the awakening of new life after the cold winter months. The Worm Moon represents finding your equilibrium and tapping into your inner-self, especially when it comes to relationships and personal growth- the ultimate balancing act. This beautiful lunation can also invite an internal assessment of people-pleasing tendencies.
All genders are welcome to this drumming circle and ritual. Bring your own drum/instruments BUT some drums are available. In person in the herchurch sanctuary.
Drum pictured is a djembe. This goblet-shaped drum is traditionally carved from a single piece of African hardwood and topped with an animal skin as a drumhead. In western understanding, the drum belongs to the membranophone class of instruments in the percussion family. They are called membranophones because sound is created by vibration of membrane stretched tight.

Twisted Stitch
herchurch's Fiber Arts Circle/Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every 2nd Sunday, 1pm-3pm in person and on Zoom. Bring a project and stitch along! Some supplies available too. No formal instruction, but of course we'll help each other out.

Visio Divina
Visual Meditation
Visual Meditation (Visio Divina) at herchurch is a process of meditating with paintings of the divine feminine. The process can include journaling and asking for guidance.
Every 2nd Sunday, anytime between 12pm-1pm in person at herchurch (678 Portola), enjoy a free meditative process. Priestess Katie Ketchum will be standing in the front doors of herchurch at noon to show you the downstairs Altar Art Gallery- or you can ask anyone for directions.
The Visual Meditation is taken in silence and is self guided with instructions provided.

in person liturgy
Where we celebrate and engage the divine feminine through ritual, music, the arts and community gathering. Our lives are enriched and our wisdom expanded as we embody "she who is" always among us! In our hearts, in the world, in justice she is rising!
Proof of vaccination required. Masks recommended.