Chris Bruno, a counselor in Colorado and a 2010 graduate of the MA in Counseling Psychology program at The Seattle School, has recently published a new book, Man Maker Project: Boys are Born, Men are Made. Here, Chris reflects on the difference between “father” as a noun, simply a role to fill, and “fathering” as […]
There is a certain type of life that can only come after a journey through death. Here, first-year Master of Divinity and MA in Counseling Psychology student Kelsey Paulsen likens the difficult, frightening, and often lonely process of telling her story and pursuing healing to a journey into the wilderness—which looks far different than she […]
Cary Umhau, a frequent participant in conferences and workshops through The Allender Center and a fellow in the Leadership in the New Parish Certificate program, has recently published a spiritual memoir, Burning Down the Fireproof Hotel: An Invitation to the Beautiful Life. In this excerpt from the book, Cary writes about how an emotional conversation […]
Cary Umhau, a frequent participant in conferences and workshops through The Allender Center and a fellow in the Leadership in the New Parish Certificate program, has recently published a spiritual memoir, Burning Down the Fireproof Hotel: An Invitation to the Beautiful Life. In this excerpt from the book, Cary reflects on her desire for real, […]
We talk often about the beauty and necessity of learning to tell our stories. But what stories are we telling? Here, second-year MA in Counseling Psychology student Charlie Howell reflects on moving beyond the same old, tired stories that used to define him so that he can begin to tell a new one. I used […]
At the Spring Banquet last year, a few weeks before I graduated from The Seattle School, I was asked to pray for the returning students. I had a lot going on for me that weekend, including an impending breakup with my boyfriend, but at the forefront of my mind was I don’t want to leave. […]
As we gear up for the Inhabit Conference on Friday and Saturday, we wanted to share the story behind the photo series currently on display on our second floor—a collection of images that tell the narrative of a particular place and the people who live there. The Rainier Beach Project: Overcoming Displacement is a powerful invitation […]
As we conclude the Lenten journey toward Easter Sunday, Sacred Space brings us a final reflection—from second-year MA in Counseling Psychology student Melissa Yakey—on the mystery and wonder of this season. You can read previous posts about Lent here. For as long as I can remember, there has been something anticlimactic about Easter. Though we […]
We’re just days away from Holy Week, which marks the end of Lent and the culmination of the long road to Easter Sunday, and members of Sacred Space continue to guide us in reflecting on the meaning of Lent as we prepare our hearts for resurrection. Here, Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology student Roseanne Pearson writes […]
Today on the Stories blog, Carrie Cates, a second-year Master of Divinity student, joins the ongoing conversation about life as an artist at The Seattle School. Here Carrie reflects on worrying about Art, dry-bone valleys, and the animating inspiration of the breath of God. In case you missed them, check out previous entries from Kelly […]
Two weeks ago, MA in Theology & Culture student Allyson Arendsee wrote about the prophetic role of the artist in community. This week, MA in Counseling Psychology student Kelly Pastori is reflecting upon her photography and the labor pains of the creative process. Check back next week to hear from a student-artist in the Master […]
As we continue moving through the season of Lent as a community, Sacred Space facilitator Amber Englund offers her reflections on the two art projects currently lining the hallways on the second and third floors of our building. Lent Threshold: Chaos & Beauty by Caleb Dodson and The Rainier Beach Project: Overcoming Displacement by Zac […]