About Kiran
Hi, I’m Kiran
A Presbyterian (USA) minister and spiritual director living recently moved from the north coast of Ireland to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado; a musician and podcaster; a retreat and pilgrimage leader
My Story
As a child of international educators I grew up in Japan and India, surrounded by a variety of cultures, religions, and ways of life. My international upbringing engendered in me a love and respect for people of many backgrounds and walks of life.
My Christian faith community and spiritual life were central throughout my childhood and teenage years, and as a young adult I explored a variety of denominations and religious traditions before returning to my roots. After attending Princeton Theological Seminary in New Jersey, I was ordained as a Presbyterian Church (USA) minister. I later returned to receive training as a Spiritual Director.
Along with my husband Alex, also a PC(USA) minister, we have spent the majority of our professional lives in Northern Ireland. After being based on the north coast with the Corrymeela Community, a center for Peace and Reconciliation, we now live in Denver, Colorado. We have three lively teenagers, and as a family we love forest walks, movie nights, and traveling to see family.
My Passions
Singing with others, journaling, spending time with family, listening to life stories, walking on the coast, cold-water swimming, traveling and learning about languages and cultures, sitting by the fire, creating new things, reading fiction, snuggling with our dog, Sunny
My Training
Princeton Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity (2005), Master of Theology (2016)
Oasis Ministries/Princeton Theological Seminary
Spiritual Direction Certification (2016)
Traua Resource Institute
Teacher Training - Community Resilience Model (2022)
My Projects
Celtic Psalms music, including four volumes of Psalms set to Irish and Scottish melodies, recorded with the McGrath family and published by GIA Music
Psalms for the Spirit podcast on spirituality and resilience through the lens of the Psalms
Bless My Feet newsletter, reflecting on spirituality and the everyday walk
Spiritual Practices for the Soul Podcast, on restorative practices from the Christian tradition for people who long to go deeper
My Vision
To create beautiful resources that enrich and inspire; to offer companionship and sustenance for life’s journey; to promote inclusivity, invitation and respect for all; to hold spaces of healing and hope
How can I help ?
If you’re looking for ways to deepen your spiritual life, I offer resources to enrich and inspire the spirit, including spiritual direction sessions, digital courses, in-person/online retreats, a podcast, and published books and music.
I’m especially excited to offer a new course in 2025 called Habits for the Spirit, which explores practices and habits for wellbeing that can keep us rooted, nourished, and inspired in the New Year. Find out more here
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Spiritual Direction
I offer Spiritual Direction sessions for individuals and groups, in person and online
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Courses
I provide online courses to enrich and inspire you on your spiritual journey
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Membership
I offer a membership community with contemplative Christian spiritual practices
TEDx Talk
Much to my surprise, I was invited to be a presenter for TEDx Stormont (Belfast, N. Ireland) in January 2024, with the theme “Restore.” I came down with a terrible cold that week and could barely talk or sing! But I loved the experience of sharing something I’m passionate and getting to know and hear from the other amazing speakers. It was an honor to be invited to be a part such an incredible event. If you’d like to take a look, click the button below.
Soul Care for This Season
Crafting a Resilient Rhythm for THIS Season of Your Life
October 20, 21, 22 (Tu-Th)
3-part Workshop, 1 hr each day
12pm Eastern (5pm UK/Ireland, 9am Pacific)
Discover how to create a sustainable rhythm of life that supports your wellbeing, resilience, and spiritual life.
Through reflection and practical exercises, you’ll explore what drains your time and energy, what nourishes your soul, how to manage stress and build resilience, and weave meaningful spiritual practices into your daily, weekly, and seasonal rhythms.