About Rev.
As a chaplain and an ordained priest in the Anglican Church, I support the spiritual and religious needs of Shawnigan Lake School community. I am deeply committed to diversity and to a holistic approach to wellbeing, and I work to reflect these values in what I offer at Shawnigan.
I strive to support students whose spiritual interests draw them toward transformation and deeper meaning in life. While I identify as a Christian, I relate to those who identify as spiritual-but-not-religious, because for years I walked that path myself. I see the beauty that each life story holds and I’m grateful that my role at Shawnigan allows me to walk alongside people of many backgrounds.
I see student life as an especially vibrant, and sometimes overwhelming, life stage. These years hold much potential for spiritual growth and I am committed to walking with people in journeys of self-discovery. I would like to extend a heartfelt offer to support you in your journey.
As a chaplain, I offer the community my experience in areas such as spiritual direction, pilgrimage, and exploration of the contemplative paths and mindfulness. I am a certified Spiritual Director, yoga teacher, and meditation instructor and I have led retreats and wilderness solos. I have enjoyed time on retreat in contemplative communities worldwide, deepening my connection with the sacred through meditation and time in nature. I have experience as a Spiritual Care Provider in various settings including a trauma hospital, an addiction treatment centre, hospice, and at the University of Victoria’s Multifaith Centre.
In effort to achieve a balance between engaging my inner spiritual life and social action, I have devoted time to outreach and justice projects. I worked as a volunteer in various places such as the Mother Teresa organization in India, Tibetan settlement camps, disaster relief for the Red Cross, and at a birth center in Indonesia. I also coordinated a sponsorship group for a Syrian refugee family. I have training in Non-Violent Communication and have facilitated Restorative Justice circles. I bring a lens of spirituality, diversity and inclusion, environmental awareness, and social action into my work.
