I have walked the footbridge at Allardale Park hundreds of times now. At one end, you are in the cool thickness of the tall pines. The other, the sun warms the tall prairie grasses. This abrupt change of landscape experienced by just a few short steps always illuminates how much of life is lived in ... VIEW POST
Writings & Reflections
and then, the bend
Where we now find ourselves, as a society and as individuals, was not anticipated. In the midst of this pandemic, some are experiencing unimaginable struggles, while some, thriving. Whatever our circumstance, we did not expect to be here. We are in the midst of monumental change and we are all ... VIEW POST
Tending the Holy: The Art and Practice of Spiritual Direction
This sermon was delivered to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron by Spiritual Director Bethany Ward in June of 2018 To introduce you to the art and practice of Spiritual Direction--or any concept attempting to capture the human spirit, really--it helps to begin with a story. The story I am ... VIEW POST
Looking for God? Look Lower
This essay by Spiritual Director Bethany Ward was published in Braided Way Magazine: Faces and Voices of Spiritual Practice in October of 2018 I’ve encountered so many people who desperately want to lead spiritually fulfilling lives who have no idea how. People often seek out my work in an attempt ... VIEW POST
