What are you longing for?

Spiritual direction is a sacred space to tend to your inner life with a trained listener.

Peace, freedom, stillness, connection, healing — our longings offer a window into the state of our soul. Spiritual companionship is a time-honored opportunity to hold space for those desires and explore God’s invitations within them.

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With reverence and openness, the ancient practice of holy listening welcomes all into spacious spiritual companionship.

shifting faith

Notice your own story. Reflect on encounters with joy, waiting, doubt, imagination.

Living in Mystery

Explore your unique connection with God or lean into new spiritual practices.

Discerning Change

Reflect on a shift in season, grief, burnout, or the next decision in front of you.

The spiritual journey is the unlearning of fear and the acceptance of love.

Marianne Williamson
What to expect

In a Spiritual Direction Session

In our time together the focus rests on your experience with God. As a spiritual companion, my approach is one of gentleness and curiosity. Sessions are low-pressure, contemplative spaces to reflect, wonder, and ask questions. I listen attentively and ask questions. My goal is to prayerfully listen alongside of you to help you discern the voice of God, as you hear it.

Offered during each session:

  • A confidential, non-judgmental space to process, reflect, and heal.
  • A centering practice of the directee’s choice, with permission.
  • Room to reflect in silence or stillness in order to listen to the Spirit.
  • A trauma-informed approach that recognizes the severity of religious trauma.
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Testimonials
“Elizabeth provided a safe, peaceful space within which I could reflect on my relationship with faith, spirituality and God. Grappling with weighty things such as hurt in a church environment was received gently and heard well. Elizabeth was able to support me in recognising the ways that the Holy Spirit was working in life and relationships. A beautiful space that found help and healing in.”
— K. P.
Associate Pastor
“As someone in full-time ministry, I spend so much time working with others that my own walk with Jesus becomes over looked or stale. My sessions with Elizabeth were a breath of fresh air. I was able to have a space to be honest and vulnerable about what my friendship with God looked like, and a safe place to explore where God was in the midst of that. She asked questions that made me examine myself, and who I thought God was. This was so life giving and beautiful. I would heartily recommend anyone doing spiritual direction, and especially with Elizabeth.”
— R. E.
Ministry Leader
As my spiritual director, Elizabeth provides gentle, thoughtful support and asks questions that encourage reflection as I navigate my inner world.  Our sessions are always an opportunity to open up space — space to explore spiritual practices and discern how I might integrate them into my life.  As someone who has experienced church hurt in the past, it’s been incredibly helpful for me to have this avenue for spiritual formation outside the traditional church setting.
N. P.
Directee
Meet Your Listening Companion

Elizabeth Ross, MA in Religion, Certified Spiritual Director

Before finding a familiar pew in the Episcopal tradition of the Christian church, my faith took a few twists and turns. From a non-denominational, charismatic community, to investigating the Mormon church, Anglicanism, and Buddhism — spiritual curiosity has changed my life time and time again.

I have experience supporting folks healing from purity culture, fundamentalist religion, and domestic violence. I also enjoy companioning women studying in seminary, serving in ministry or missions work, as well as those in seasons of discernment, de/reconstruction, or mothering.

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Frequently asked questions

Sessions are typically scheduled once a month. Use the links at the top or bottom of this page to book a session via email (sojourn.sf@gmail.com).

My training and approach is rooted in contemplative Christianity, which recognizes the generous spectrum of belief and practice within the tradition. I welcome directees from all backgrounds and traditions. My practice adheres to SDI’s Guidelines for Ethical Conduct.

Your first 30-minute session is free of charge. Following 45-60-minute sessions operate on a sliding scale. (Click here to view the sliding scale guide.) Receipts are available upon request.

I have a B.A. in Social Justice, M.A.R. focused on Social Ethics and Spiritual Formation, and a certificate of Spiritual Direction from PAX Center for Christian Spiritual Formation. I’m a SDI member and continue to participate in trainings related to the Enneagram, spiritual disciplines, and contemplative spirituality.

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Spiritual Direction

Schedule a free 30-minute session to ask questions, share more of your story, and learn how spiritual companionship can shape your story.

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