First Intensive Presenters

September 28 – October 2, 2026

For photos and bios of each of these presenters, please click here:
https://growinginwisdom.ca/presenters/

We are so excited to be welcoming the following presenters to our First Intensive!

Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI: Elderhood: An Invitation to a Deeper Wisdom / An Anthropology of Aging: The Intent of God and Nature
The Rev. Mary Earle: Rooted and Grounded in Love
Marilyn McEntyre, PhD: Make a List: How a Simple Practice Can Change Our Lives and Open Our Hearts
Margi Hollingshead, PhD: The Homes of Our Soul
Pastor Fran Schmidt: Doorway to Your Dreams
Karen Brodie: Three Stations of the Cross: Leaning into Transformation
Sr. Sandra Stewart RNDM: The Blessings of Meditation
Jean Epp-Gauthier: Mandala Making for Self-Exploration
Joan Alexander: What is Spiritual Direction?
Linda McCann: Wisdom Companions
Sr. Mary Coswin, OSB: Lectio Divina
Sarah Donnelly: Visio Divina
The Rev. Scott Pittendrigh: Audio Divina
Susan Drury: Let Your Heart Be at Peace
The Rt. Rev. Don Phillips, PhD: Opening Liturgy and Reflection, Sept. 28; Vespers every day
Nancy Phillips, Program Coordinator
Sarah Donnelly, Program Administrator