For the 21st century woman, taught to find answers and create solutions in her hectic everyday life, mystery can be vexing. WomanKind 2012 invites participants not to resist, but to embrace, life's mysteries.

Krista Tippett, host of public radio's On Being (heard on Radio IQ 92.5) and author of Einstein's God: Conversations about Science and the Human Spirit, will open WomanKind with a keynote address on "The Art and Mystery of Living." The Rev. Dr. Lauren Winner, Episcopal priest and author of Girl Meets God, will preach at the closing Eucharist.

In between, six widely recognized and accomplished women will lead workshops on a broad range of practical and spiritual topics with everyday implications for better living-- including parenting, religious diversity, surviving loss, questioning faith and finding balance.

WomanKind was conceived by the Episcopal Church Women of St. James's Episcopal Church as a way to bring together women in all our diversity to share our experiences, insights and questions on the path toward spiritual renewal. This event draws more than 500 people from around the country to Richmond, Virginia every two years. Space is limited and workshops are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Each attendee can participate in two workshops. For questions or more information, email us at info@womankindrichmond.com.

To purchase books by WomanKind speakers and workshop leaders, visit Fountain Bookstore, www.fountainbookstore.com.