Other Offerings.
Offerings
-
I am an open and affirming Quaker minister. We will collaborate in creating a meaningful ceremony that expresses your spirituality. I have served many times as an LGBT marriage officiant.
-
I offer compassionate and collaborative memorial planning and leadership to honor and celebrate your loved one.
-
Rituals can be a very meaningful part of our lives. We will work together to create a meaningful ritual. Previous rituals include: home blessing, welcoming a new baby, divorce ritual, garden blessing, and pet blessing.
-
Losing a pet is extremely hard. We will work together to plan and facilitate a memorial that honors your pet’s life and memory.
-
I have consulted with a several Quaker Meetings over the years to help them vision and step into new life.
-
Is your church or organization in need of a specially designed retreat? Maybe your faith community is longing for spiritual deepening, community building time, discernment coaching, or just a day of fun reflection. I have over 15 years experience providing engaging retreats ranging from a few hours to a few days. Below are just a few samples of the types of topics I can cover with your community. All of my retreats are designed to be hands on and reach a variety of learning styles.
Retreat Leadership for your Faith Community
Retret Leadership
Is your church or organization in need of a specially designed retreat? Maybe your faith community is longing for spiritual deepening, community building time, discernment coaching, or just a day of fun reflection. I have over 20 years experience providing engaging retreats ranging from a few hours to a few days. Below are just a few samples of the types of topics I can cover with your community. All of my retreats are designed to be hands on and reach a variety of learning styles. We will work together to design a retreat that fits your communities needs.
Common Retreat Topics
-
Learn about and engage with Quaker Discernment Practices including Clearness Committees.
-
Learn and experiment with a variety of prayers and spiritual practices.
-
Work with your community to build stronger connections and communication.
-
Reflect on your spiritual journey and listen to others’ spiritual paths.
Images of God
Intergenerational Community Building
Creativity and the Spiritual Life
Lectio Divina and Visio Divina
Expressive Arts Spiritual Practices
Deep Listening
Theological Diversity within your church
Using the Labyrinth
Other Retreat Topics
The Enneagram and Spiritual Growth
Desert Mothers and Fathers
Quaker History
Quakers and the Bible
Quaker Decision Making
Quaker Spirituality
Queer Theology
Deepening worship
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ section or reach out anytime.
-
I will work with any denomination that is open to engaging deeply with their spiritual lives! I have worked with a variety of Christian denominations and with various multifaith groups.
-
The price of the retreat varies and is based on preparation time, travel time, retreat length, and material cost. On average, a day-long retreat within an hour’s drive will cost $500.
If the retreat is more than a day or requires significant travel, room and board, as well as travel costs, will be added to the fee.
-
If your church is struggling financially please let me know. We will work together to see if we can find a cost that is agreeable and fair.
-
Yes! These list are just some examples of topics I have led in the past. Please reach out to me for a free consultation to discuss what you are looking for and to see if I am a good match.
-
Yes! As a member of the LGBTQIA community, I know first hand how important it is to be inclusive to all members of your faith community. If you have particular concerns please let me know.