What is Estuary?

An estuary is the place where rivers and streams flow into the ocean and the many become one. Places of transition, influenced by the tides, but protected from waves, winds and storms, estuaries are among the most productive environments on earth often called the "nurseries of the sea."  The same is true for spiritual direction at Estuary. I offer a place of shelter and support during times of change, challenge toward spiritual growth and productivity, and nourishment for your journey.

God.  Great Mystery. Creator.  Light.  Source.

How do you name the Divine?
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You may be blessed with a beloved community, yet seeking a deeper sense of spiritual awareness in your daily life. How will you live with purpose and integrity? What does faith mean for you?​

​Or perhaps you are a spiritual independent living outside a religious or faith community. Where can you explore your questions about what it means to be spiritual? How you might find a deeper connection to self, Divine, and others?
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​The spiritual journey is unique for each of us.  I invite you to come explore through spiritual direction, or perhaps another offering.

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Current Happenings

Play/Pray With Poetry Returns This Fall
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​The return of Playing and Praying with Poetry. Via Zoom, every other Monday evening at 7:00 pm starting Monday, September 26 [Please note NEW START DATE] Free. All are welcome to this hour-ish of contemplative prayer using the process of lectio divina to encounter the Spirit through poetry. Join us here.
 

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Contemplative Nature Journaling

“Apprehend God in all things, for God is in all things. Every creature is full of God and is a book about God. If I spent enough time with even the tiniest creature, even a caterpillar, I would never have to prepare a sermon.” Meister Eckhart.

But in order to apprehend God in all things we have to slow down and pay attention; hiking through the forest is quite different from sitting down to draw a leaf. To draw something, you have to really look at it noticing every detail and this can be a kind of prayer.  We gather the second Saturday of each month to walk, sketch and share. You don't need to be an artist to join. We will learn by doing.
​Our next gathering will be on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 10:00 am. 
​This is a low commitment opportunity. Come once, twice, or every month and pay what you will.  Register here.

Encounter God's Love Through Nature: A Weekend Retreat

Looking for a fall get-away? I am delighted to be offering this new weekend retreat at The Center at Mariandale.
Using various practices (outside on the Center's beautiful grounds where possible) we will "read" the book of nature to explore God's ongoing revelation of love. Each day will also include time for personal reflection and group sharing.

Date/Time: Friday, September 30, at 5:00 pm through Sunday, October 2, at 1:00 pm
Fee: $280 (includes retreat, overnight stay and meals)
Register Here.

Wild Ignatius

This small group Ignatian experience will focus on finding  experiencing, and connecting with God in the elements of creation. For 8 weeks, a group of no more than 6 people will meet for spiritual conversation arising from our prayer and practices during the week. 
We begin on the first day of fall to engage with the autumn beauty. 
​Find out more here.​

I've moved!

I am excited to let you know that I've joined a great group of practitioners at Crossbridge Wellness Affiliates. 
My new office will be at 2000 S. Winton Rd., Bldg 4, Suite 200
See you there!