COMMUNITY
[Please visit the Spirituality page to learn more about Retreats, Rituals, and Gatherings, offerings which intersect with my work with groups and communities.]
GROUP FACILITATION
There are times when a group of people—drawn together by interest, friendship, or being part of a community such as school, church, or neighborhood—wish to meet together over a certain theme or purpose.
As a group facilitator, I listen to the group’s desires, vision, and way of being together to discern and propose methods of gathering. I hold space for the group, nurturing an inviting, safe, and enriching environment.
These are a few examples of groups I facilitate (past and present):
- Mothers Circle – A community of faith sharing, prayer, and support for mothers (meets monthly)
- Church committees (examples: leadership team, family ministry team, social justice group) (meetings, retreats, gatherings)
- Parenting and Self-Care for Moms (8 week series offered by Women Thriving, Inc.)
- Contemplative Prayer
WORKSHOPS & TEACHING
In addition to group facilitation, I also offer workshops and teaching. Below are a few examples of my work:
- “Movement and Embodied Spiritual Practice”
(Guest Lecturer, Boston College, Post-Master’s Certificate in Spiritual Formation)
- “Discernment”
Workshop, Global Mission Summit, Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts
- “Worshipful Work in Church Planning”
- “Godly Play: A Retreat for Parents and Adult Parishioners”
- “Liturgical Dance as Prayer”
- “Infant Massage: Connecting with your Baby”
- “Massage for Caregivers”
- “Partner Massage: Caring for Each Other”