HerTribe Quarterly Impact Report (April – June 2026)
The second quarter of 2026 saw renewed opportunities for connection, with small and large gatherings “springing up” around the country, reflecting the warm and bustling season of spring. Since the start of the year, 41 HerTribe Meetings have taken place, serving 391 women as a result. During the month of May, two 1-day Awaken Retreats were carried out in New England, positively impacting 43 women of varying ages and life stages, offering a space for lightness and renewal.
HerTribe curriculum Major Themes
During the spring months of April and May, the HerTribe curriculum focused its themes on attributes of the inner Lover, a playful and passionate archetype, representing youthfulness, like the season of spring. The April HerTribe activity included having participants write down their dreams and desires, followed by an emphasis on receptivity and graciousness in May. The May activity centered around a song called “Receiving Chant,” by Karen Drucker (2005), which added new elements of movement and singing into the curriculum.
The month of June began a new series, focusing on the feminine face of the Mother– the nurturing, compassionate, and healing side of women. A new Archetype Webinar was created for the Members’ Hub portion of the Thrive newsletter, and can be accessed here [link to Mother webinar]
HerTribe Meetings and Activities, Personalized
Every tribe in our HerTribe network has something different to offer to its members, in large part because of the varied strengths and personalities of our Hosts. The varying “flavors” of a tribe are often most prevalent in the activities they engage in, and it's these differences that make HerTribe such a fun and personal space. Here is just a listing of some of the ways our Hosts have made their MeetUps a little extra special:
Candle Making in Michigan
Rock Painting in New Jersey– “we painted rocks with the prompt of making something that reminds you of spring or [reflects] the spirit of [your] inner Lover”
Dried flower sun catchers in Ohio
Meeting over zoom with just one other person
Intimate gatherings with only two or three members, but new faces from the norm
One-day Awaken Retreats in New England
Two 1-day Awaken Retreats took place in New England: Bridgeport, CT and Shrewsbury, MA. Both of these retreats marked first-time experiences for CT and MA, serving to reignite WFWP USA activities which had been dormant over the last few years. Over 20 women participated in each event, which included mothers and their adult daughters, along with women of varying generations and life stages. Overarching themes for the Retreats included connecting with Heavenly Mother’s love, embracing the cycles and stages of a woman’s life, and journeying together with other women in a bond of sisterhood. Participants had many opportunities for creative self- expression, reflection, and sharing deeply with others. For many, the experience provided lightness, laughter, and renewal. Take a closer look at these 1-day Awaken experiences here [insert link to Awaken reports].
Concluding HerTribe Online: Spring Semester
The first semester of HerTribe came to a conclusion in mid-May. Overall, 40 women participated in the 4-month spring trial, with some repeat attendees, but also many new faces each month. Romina Toska and Dr. Mika Deshotel took turns hosting the meetings, which ran from 8:30PM- 10PM ET on the second Wednesday of each month. In an informal survey following the semester, participants highlighted the value of the online program as a meaningful space for connection, especially for women whose work schedules conflict with in-person meetings or for those living in remote areas without a HerTribe community near them.
We are excited to hold another semester of HerTribe, beginning in late August and running through November. Stay on the lookout for this opportunity once the registration opens. https://www.wfwp.us/events
Thank you
Thanks to your support, HerTribe continues to grow as a movement of spiritual sisterhood uplifting women, nurturing faith, and strengthening communities. Over the years, HerTribe gatherings have become more creative and diverse in their makeup and activities. Some meetings look like a zoom call with one other person. Some involve two or three women meeting together for the first time in a local church. Others might involve dozens of young moms or older grandmothers, enjoying crafts in a cozy living room. Nevertheless, our HerTribe Hosts demonstrate an unwavering commitment to creating community in the spaces they facilitate and nurturing growth through the curriculum they study each month. Our volunteers remain committed and inspired to see growth and transformation in women and families everywhere, and their efforts are supported in large part through your support.
Your contributions make space for women to be seen, heard, and loved, and to draw closer to God. Please take a moment to enjoy some additional heartfelt reflections from HerTribe participants:
Testimonies
“Spring is the time to greet Mother Nature with hope and joy as we watch birds, flowers and animals that greet us outside. The final activity of writing our dreams and goals for ourselves brought out very deep memories and feelings from all, in particular with our own children and spouses as well as our own parents and families. We all hope to improve family relationships.” –Sunflower Tribe (Mid-Hudson Valley, NY)
“A young woman shared about feeling like she was in a winter season of loneliness for the past two years, living in a new place since her marriage. She recently got a job and started working. In response, an older woman shared about her own experience as well as about her daughter's, with warm encouraging words for her, like a big mother bird embracing a crying chick. It was so beautiful.” – LA Tribe
“It was very well organized and thought through. From the wonderful hospitality of our sister Barbara with lovingly prepared food to the meaningful information, deep questions and spontaneous practice of receiving compliments - it was well prepared, engaging and lovely.”-- Participant from Sunflower Tribe (NY)
“Our focus was on the discussion prompt: As women, we often carry the weight of receiving both the beautiful and the ugly of this world. How have you learned to cope? Are there practices you’ve learned to help filter through the junk coming to you?
We divided the participants into two groups: a Japanese-speaking group that received a translated text to facilitate comprehension, and an English-speaking group. Following discussion, each group selected a representative to share their insights with the larger group. The Japanese sisters' group emphasized that patience was the most effective coping mechanism, noting that adversity ultimately strengthens one's resolve and fosters personal growth. Over time, individuals can reflect on the progress they've made and marvel at the transformative journey they've undergone. As our founder aptly put it, embracing patience is indeed the best approach.
In the English group, we focused on leveraging our understanding of divine attributes and capabilities to educate young girls about self-discovery and equip them with coping mechanisms against disrespectful male attitudes that undermine their worth.” – OH Tribe