Free to be Me...



The last few weeks have been full. What the days have been full of are actions and conversations that solidify my willingness to lIve into something new. Right now the only thing I am sure of is that this something new will allow me to live authentically.

Papers have been signed for divorce.
Letters written requesting a change to the denomination where I am clergy.

I am so grateful that doors are opening so that I can live as my queer self.

Change is hard. These changes are scary for me. There is so much unknown. 

But, I have so many dreams for what is to come. I will be working in a secular vocation as a substitute teacher. But, I will also be building new connections for my spiritual community. There will be other clergy (I will soon be meeting). But, I am also building a community locally. We will be creating a worshiping community. I will also be working as a spiritual director. (That is someone who meets regularly with people who want to learn to listen to the movement of G_d in their life.) This work will be done both in individual sessions, small group sessions and retreats.

I have over 20 years of experience and training related to the Christian faith and spirituality. I am comfortable serving as spiritual director with anyone (not solely Christian) as long as they desire to listen for their own IAmness and to be on a journey toward living into it with authenticity.

If this is you please reach out.

My current email that can be used to connect is sugarrunriverview@gmail.com. Or you can connect via my Facebook Page.  Currently my schedule allows for 4 individual appointments a week. The availability would be evening and weekends. 

I am joyful for what lies ahead. I want to help you find your joy, live authentically and with purpose.


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