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About
Illuminating Paths
Illuminating Paths was created in 2006 (originally named "by cloud & fire") to provide space for those seeking to understand 
themselves, others, the world, and the divine through spiritual reflection and practice. We seek to accompany individuals, groups, and communities on their spiritual journeys.
Using the tools of ritual, embodiment, spirituality, and discernment, together we listen for and attend to the movement of the Spirit.
Whatever paths we find ourselves on - however we name God, Creator, sacred, or divine - our desire to is invite people into lives that are more free, more awake, and more fully alive. We seek to be transformed by the illuminating power of Love, claiming our true selves as beloved and choosing lives of abundance.
themselves, others, the world, and the divine through spiritual reflection and practice. We seek to accompany individuals, groups, and communities on their spiritual journeys.Using the tools of ritual, embodiment, spirituality, and discernment, together we listen for and attend to the movement of the Spirit.
Whatever paths we find ourselves on - however we name God, Creator, sacred, or divine - our desire to is invite people into lives that are more free, more awake, and more fully alive. We seek to be transformed by the illuminating power of Love, claiming our true selves as beloved and choosing lives of abundance.
Christopher T. Copeland
The creator of Illuminating Paths, Rev. Christopher T. Copeland, is an ordained minister, spiritual director, Veriditas-trained labyrinth facilitator, and InterPlay leader.
A graduate of Wake Forest University, Chris earned his Master of Divinity and Juris Doctor degrees at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He also earned the Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction and completed coursework for the Doctor of Ministry degree at San Francisco Theological Seminary.
Chris was ordained to the ministry in 1997 and served as a pastor in a local congregation for 7 years where he created and led numerous rituals. In 2004 Chris began serving as a spiritual director working with individuals, groups, and congregations to discern God's call for their lives.
Chris has a deep commitment to collaboration, partnership, and mutuality in work and relationships and is grateful to be a witness to the transformation of the world through the spiritual growth and movement of people.
A graduate of Wake Forest University, Chris earned his Master of Divinity and Juris Doctor degrees at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He also earned the Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction and completed coursework for the Doctor of Ministry degree at San Francisco Theological Seminary.Chris was ordained to the ministry in 1997 and served as a pastor in a local congregation for 7 years where he created and led numerous rituals. In 2004 Chris began serving as a spiritual director working with individuals, groups, and congregations to discern God's call for their lives.
Chris has a deep commitment to collaboration, partnership, and mutuality in work and relationships and is grateful to be a witness to the transformation of the world through the spiritual growth and movement of people.