SoulCare with Clergy

Program Details

As you care for your congregation, who cares for you as clergy?
The answer: Rolling Ridge. We are here for you!

Research shows that experiencing prolonged challenges, persistent disruptions, endless stressors, disorientation, compassion fatigue, or emotional exhaustion over an extended length of time erodes our sense of well-being and limits our capacity to respond in positive, flexible and effective ways. And given the current cultural scene, we know that for clergy this gets compounded.

That is why we've launched "SoulCare with Clergy," an online monthly gathering for clergy (and retired clergy) to be with other clergy who understand the pressures we are facing. Through mutual care, support, encouragement and insight, you will find a safe space for confidential sharing of personal stories, with deep listening and inspiring guided reflections. Space for silence, prayer, and reflection will allow your soul to rest and breathe.

"SoulCare with Clergy" meets once each month on the third Wednesday from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (Eastern).

Please register by clicking the "REGISTER NOW" button at the top of the page. You will receive login information upon registering. The zoom login is the same each month.

This is a "drop in group" with new people always welcomed! Please join us and invite a clergy colleague.

This monthly gathering is made possible because of the generous donations of those who believe in our mission. Please consider making a financial gift to the Ridge so that we can continue to create safe and sacred space that connects all people, God, and creation. Thank you for your support.

About the Leaders

Walter Francisco Mena

Walter Francisco Mena is native of El Salvador. He also lived in Colombia, South America, for 7 years, where he pursued undergraduate studies in philosophy and literature and was a missionary. He is a Ley Eclecial minister and leadership trainer in the United States and Latin America. Walter Francisco holds a Master's degree in Pastoral Theology with a concentration on Latinos in the US and Youth and Young Adult Ministry and a Post master's Certificate in spiritual formation from Boston College's School of Theology and Ministry (STM).

Larry Jay

As the Executive Director of Rolling Ridge, Rev. Dr. Lawrence Jay works in partnership with the staff to ensure that the guest experience at the Ridge is top quality. He also partners with retreat leaders to provide excellent programming at the Ridge, and is available to speak about the ongoing ministry and historic mission of Rolling Ridge as a place of rest, retreat, and transformation. A trained spiritual director and ordained American Baptist pastor, Larry (as he is known by friends) is a graduate of UCLA, Golden Gate Seminary, Franciscan School of Theology, American Baptist Seminary of the West, and the Gateways to God Missional Spiritual Direction Program. He is also Adjunct Faculty at Merrimack College in the Masters of Spirituality and Spiritual Direction programs. Eco-spirituality is his passion (and was his doctoral dissertation), encouraging everyone to live into the fullness of our connection with our True Self, nature, God, and all people.