Wenda Salomons reflects on her contemplative practice of digital pinhole photography. Her process helps us see the value of engaging the unknown both within a creative practice and as an approach to life. 

An ongoing collection of haikus + photos. Check back for updates!

Lois Huey-Heck shares how a simple practice of presence brought her to a deeper understanding of beauty and solace—and why they matter.

Celia McBride reminds us of the importance of knowing and naming our feelings in order to navigate this ever-changing and complicated world. 

Bruce Metzler paraphrases the familiar and dearly loved Psalm 23 to imagine God as a music director.

Antoinette Voûte Roeder’s poem is expanded to wonder about the plight of the Earth and what part spiritual direction could play in realizing our interconnectedness.

Brian Pearson explores what it means to live a soulful life and how we can inspire others to do the same.

Terry Lindberg and Dale Guenter took up the challenge to collaborate on the 3-line haiku form while they hiked and camped in Jasper, Alberta. That mountain air opened up their creativity!

Trudy Grienauer offers a way to hold both hope and despair in these times of increasing instability. One word can make a difference.

Dale Bially shares a metaphor for finding our authentic selves — and this connects beautifully to Remember who you are which is the tagline for all three Jubilee programs.

Dale Guenter helped organize an event at his university. Read about his preparations to meet the keynote speaker.

Sarah Hovey attended a writer’s retreat where she reflected on mindful speaking

Celia McBride kicks off the new year with a great question: having fun yet? Read how she connects the state of the world, laughter, and spirituality

With temperatures dropping, Emily Cherneski was invited to think about the colours of breath

During a silent retreat, Julie Elliot walked through acres of deciduous trees. She describes the experience in a poem

Joanie Peters brings thoughtfulness and a fresh perspective to our relationship with work and play

Linda McLaren, minister at Jasper United Church, reflects on her experience of the wild fire that destroyed her church and home in Jasper, BC

Julie Elliot writes about healing while on retreat. When we step away from the busy outer world, there is an alchemy that happens. We're able to listen more deeply for inner guidance 

During a spacious retreat on Bowen Island, Ailsa slowed down enough to enter the world of the busy bees. Her poem likens the bees' activity to aspects of spiritual accompaniment. Such an original idea!

Peggy Allen's grief took her out to the land. She shares how comfort and peace were gifted to her there