Diane MacCormack
Diane MacCormack is trained and experienced in “Soul of Aging” facilitation. She is a retired public health nurse and a spiritual seeker who found the “Circle of Trust” approach helpful in her own growth.
After the life-changing diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer in April 1999, Diane’s entered spiritual exploration, which began in the United Church to deepen her understanding of Christianity. From there, she continued her growth through practices like centering prayer and contemplative practices.
She found meaning in pilgrimages, Celtic Christianity, Taize, visiting cathedrals, attending hermitages and walking labyrinths around the world, including right here at Bethlehem Centre.
Through nature and poetry, Diane’s spiritual world continues to expand and is delighted to create space for others to explore aging.
Events with Diane MacCormack
The Soul of AgingNovember 23 - 26, 2023
As we age, there is a natural movement towards reflection and making peace with our past. Meet with others on the same path and have safe, confidential conversations. The “Soul of Aging” is for people who want to explore their aging process within a spiritual community. This retreat will address many of the spiritual aspects of aging, including questions of forgiveness, where are we in our spiritual development, what aspects of ourselves are still yearning for expression, our relationship with time, how to love and serve others, and the notion of befriending our own deaths. This program is based on the pioneering work of Dr. Parker J. Palmer, in an…