In 2014, Mary was ordained a Roman Catholic Womenpriest. She founded the Holy Family Inclusive Catholic Community in Springfield, IL for folks who love their Catholic faith, but not the man-made institution. All are welcome, and Mary guides them in new ways to pray to God that are nourishing and life-giving.
Through spiritual direction, creating rituals, forest therapy, and teaching educational classes, Eileen comes alongside others to build meaning, find direction, lament and rejoice, and learn the language of the more-than-human world.
Intimately connecting with the natural world can rewire our souls and bodies, teach us about the nature of God, and show a new path to liberation for all. Eileen brings her life experiences as a gay woman, a justice advocate, and an ordained UCC pastor to her new ministry of accompanying others to listen, learn, and heal in the wild.
Critically examining our beliefs or questioning the actions of the church doesn’t mean moving totally away from our faith. Kate is open and vulnerable about how her beliefs have shifted to include affirming love for all people. Although her journey has been challenging and sometimes lonely, she still identifies as a Christian because the story of Jesus never fails to capture her heart and imagination.
Discover the evolution of queer theology from the Roman Catholic and Wiccan perspectives. Learn about new ways the Divine is being imagined and the ways both religions are interacting with LBGTQ+ people in spiritual spaces. Online workshop presented by K Kriesel
Discover the development of feminist theology from the Roman Catholic and Wiccan perspectives. Learn how these paths are connected with the Divine Feminine and the ways both religions question women’s roles in spiritual spaces. Online workshop presented by K Kriesel
Sometimes we change the world by staying and working within, and sometimes we choose to walk away. Lorraine explores the tensions inherent in social justice work and participating in institutions like the church that cause discomfort, alienation, and sometimes pain.
Isaac has answered a call to ordained ministry with Hope United Methodist Church. His creative expression of spirituality through drag is life-changing and life-saving work, bringing a joy-filled reclamation of God’s Love for and with Queer folks.
