Connections

I have the pleasure of working with a variety of wonderful colleagues and organizations.

Haden Institute - Offering Spiritual Direction and Dream Leader training in the
Jungian Mystical Christian Tradition; this is where I completed training in spiritual direction.
 
League of Women Voters, Henderson County - a grassroots nonpartisan political organization committed to empowering voters and defending democracy. The League has been at this for 100 years.... join us!

Lit Youngstown - a literary arts nonprofit dedicated to all things writing in Youngstown, Ohio.

My partner Matt Alspaugh serves as part time minister of Lake Chapala UU Fellowship.

Community does not suppress people’s identities; far from it. It affirms their deepest identity; it calls on the most personal of gifts, the ones that are linked to the energy of love.
-- Jean Vanier

Other sites and blogs of interest:

Abbey of the Arts, a virtual global online monastery offering pilgrimages, online classes and retreats, reflections, and resources which integrate contemplative spiritual practice and creative expression with monastic spirituality. We did a wonderful retreat with John and Christine in Galway in 2016.

BeliefNet - a web site for exploring religious beliefs and traditions. Take the Belief-O-Matic quiz to find out where your beliefs fit in organized (or disorganized) religion.

Coalition for Community Writing - connecting educators with community members through community partnerships, research, and writing projects.

Spirituality and Practice - a web site filled with recommendations for spiritual books, films, and classes. 

Poets and Writers - A comprehensive source of information, support, and guidance for creative writers.

The Moth - True stories, told live.

Storytelling Guide - a great resource with resources about storytelling.