Sacred Sound
Ancient Practice for Modern Spiritual Life
Lent invites us to return: to God, to ourselves, to what is most true beneath the noise of daily life. Join me at St. Paul’s Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, on Saturday, March 28 from 1-2:30 PM for a Lenten sound bath, a gentle space of prayerful listening where singing bowls, chimes, and soothing tones support release, reflection, and spiritual renewal.
In this season of wilderness and preparation, we’ll make room for stillness beyond words and allow sound to guide us back to God. No prior experience is needed - $20–30 sliding scale; no one is turned away for lack of funds.
*Please note: this is an in person event. Please dress comfortably and, if you can, bring a yoga mat and/or blanket (I like both, personally) plus an eye covering to help you settle in to the sound bath. I’ll have a few extra blankets and mats available, and chairs will be provided for anyone who prefers or needs to remain seated.
Connect Body + Spirit
Dear Ones, join me on a transformative journey to bring embodied spirituality into more explicitly Christian spaces, especially churches.
Last spring, I participated in a 14-day immersive certification in sound meditation healing. The first time I heard about a sound bath, I thought it involved water. I’ve since learned that you are being “bathed” by the sounds and vibrations of various instruments. Over the past few years, I’ve found solace and a deeper connection to God through such sound bath experiences.
Why Sound Healing?
Science tells us that sound can deeply affect our physical and mental well-being, calming the nervous system, enhancing focus, and even fostering inner healing. In major world religions, sound has long played a powerful role in connecting the human experience with the divine. Yet in contemporary Christianity, we often lack such embodied, vibrational practices that help worshippers feel more connected, grounded, and whole. This certification allows me to bring sound healing into our spiritual practices in ways that align with Christian values and deepen our worship experiences. I am continuing my ministry of individual and group coaching, leading spiritual retreats, and speaking on burnout and wholeheartedness; this only serves to complement and deepen much of that work.
Is this New Age Malarkey?
Sound healing is an ancient practice found in many cultures, including our own biblical traditions. Throughout scripture, music and sound are used for worship, healing, and connection with the divine—think of David playing the harp to soothe Saul (1 Samuel 16:23) or Miriam leading the Israelites in song and dance with her tambourine after crossing the Red Sea (Exodus 15:20-21). In the New Testament, Paul writes about the power of psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to uplift and transform (Ephesians 5:19). Modern sound meditation builds on these deep-rooted traditions, using vibrations and frequencies to promote rest, healing, and spiritual renewal. It’s not about ‘new age’ trends—it’s about engaging with sound as a God-given tool for wholeness and restoration.
