God-centered and
spiritually inclusive
We are a God-centered, spiritually inclusive, community dedicated to expanding our spiritual awareness in a joyful atmosphere of love, acceptance, fellowship, and service.
The center exists to help you take charge of your well-being and spirituality. No matter where you are on your journey to increased well-being and transformation, we encourage you to discover, learn, engage and be part of our community.
The Reverend Ann Gillespie
Ann is the Senior Associate Rector and Director of the Center for Wellness and Spirituality. Ann brings to parish ministry a 23-year career as an actress in television and theater and 18 years as a yoga teacher. Ann’s acting career included many guest-starring roles. Some may remember her recurring characters as “Kelly’s mom” on Beverly Hills, 90210 and the second iteration in the 2000’s called ‘90201’ and Nurse Jabara on Star Trek’s Deep Space 9.
She is passionate about the ways her work as priest combines the ritual and pageantry of theater with the healing and transformation of yoga. She designed her own brand of yoga called Finding God in Your Body that has been offered in multiple church and diocesan settings.
What we Offer
Sundays at Holy Comforter
Bible Study: Please see Seasonal Offerings
Adult Forum: Occasionally the Ministry Center will be the venue for a program related to wellness and spirituality. Topics range from Addiction and Recovery, to Spiritual Discernment, to Environmental Wellness, to Navigating the Holidays. Come explore subjects that particularly interest you as well as topics you know nothing about.
Body & Soul Fitness
Body & Soul Fitness: Three Body & Soul Fitness classes are held in person at Holy Comforter! Or join via Zoom! Cardio-Strength on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:45 a.m. with Lynne and Linda (come one day per week or both days); Power Strength on Wednesdays with Shannon at 10 a.m. Click the button below to register online, or email Linda Khan or Lynne Brents.
Seasonal Offerings
Feasting on the Word Bible Study: We gather on Zoom to examine one of the Lectionary Readings for the day with the help of a facilitator. Exploring the Bible before or after a service feeds the soul and enriches the worship experience. Each session is independent. No registration required. Just show up!
Episcopal 101
Episcopal 101: Preparation for baptism, confirmation, and reaffirmation for adults.
Small Groups
Small Groups: Members meet together to study scripture, pray, and have a time of fellowship.
Wellness Services / Practitioners
Wellness Services and Practitioners: A variety of services for healing and revitalization are offered at or in affiliation with Holy Comforter. These include Spiritual Guidance, Gestalt Pastoral Care and Intuitive Reiki energy body healing.
The Labyrinth
Labyrinths are an ancient form of walking meditation that flowered in medieval times with the building of the great Gothic cathedrals in Europe. Labyrinths can be used to quiet the mind, recover balance in life, and to foster spiritual discernment. The practice of labyrinth walking integrates the body, mind, and spirit. Our labyrinth is located outside behind the church. Printed guides are located in the wooden stand by the Labyrinth entrance.