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The Hive

Hillary is often working on projects that blend her vocation and training. Her current major project, born of an intense meditation session, is called “The Hive.” Based on model of community and growth of the hive of the honey bee (an ancient metaphor for the church) wellness and spirituality website will support progressive Christians grow in their faith and change the world. The Hive has been awarded several grants for its innovation and impact including two Evangelism Grants from the Episcopal Church, a New Genesis Grant of $20,000 and a United Thank Offering of $25,000. The Hive includes a monthly membership community.  Join today at www.thehiveapiary.com!

 
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Yoga, Meditation, & Forest Therapy

As a long-time yoga practitioner, a Expert-RYT® 200, RYT® 500-hour registered yoga instructor, & a 100-hour registered meditation teacher, Hillary loves to blend yoga and meditation with her spiritual teachings. She practices and teaches primarily in the Ashtanga system of yoga which blends energetic postures with deep intentionality to help aid in prayer and holy living. You can learn about her style of yoga teaching in her book (co-authored with Amy Dolan) called “Faith with a Twist.” She is also a Certified Forest Therapy Guide who blends her great love of the outdoors with spirituality. If you would like to practice with Hillary, she teaches meditation, asana (movement classes), pranayama (breath exercises), and philosophy classes regularly at The Hive.

 
 
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Certified Daring Way Facilitator

Hillary is also a Certified Daring Way Facilitator (CDWF), having trained with Brené Brown and her team in February 2015. She incorporates researcher Brené Brown's work on vulnerability and wholeheartedness into preaching, teaching, and pastoral counseling, and lead series based on the Daring Way. This work parallels Christians' call to practice radical discipleship and love God, neighbor, and self. 

Memberships & Leadership

  • Episcopal Priest currently serving as the first woman rector to a large parish in the suburbs of Philadelphia- St. Christopher’s. 

  • Founder and Creator of The Hive- Online Spirituality and Wellness Community

  • Founding Director of the Doctorate of Ministry Program & Affiliate Faculty | The General Theological Seminary (2019-2022)

  • Affiliated Professor of Ascetic & Liturgical Theology | The General Theological Seminary (2020-2023)

  • Director of the Center of Christian Spirituality | The General Theological Seminary (2022-2023)

  • Member of the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Native Americans

  • One of thee on the Slate of Bishop Candidates for Election of the 11th Bishop of the Diocese of Vermont, 2019

  • The Presiding Bishop’s Task Force for The Way of Love (2018-Present)

  • 2022 Theologian-in-Residence for St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in Seattle, WA

  • Lead Consultant & Researcher for Berkeley Divinity School at Yale & The Annand Program Spiritual Formation Project (2024)

  • 2022 Fellow-in-Residence at Sewanee School of Theology

  • Faculty & Presenter for the Episcopal Preaching Foundation’s Preaching Excellence Program (2022-Present)

  • Clergy & Lay Deputy for several Episcopal General Conventions (2018 being the most recent Convention served)

  • President of the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Pennsylvania (2018-2019)

  • The Pennsylvanian Diocesan Commission on Ministry (2013-2018)

  • The Diocese of Pennsylvania Liturgical Committee

  • Visiting Member of the North American Academy of Liturgy (2017-Present)

  • The Gathering of Leaders Steering Committee (2014-2019)

  • The Invite Welcome Connect Steering Committee (2017-2019)

  • The Episcopal General Convention Prayer Book, Liturgy and Church Music Committee (2003-2009 & 2018)

  • The National Standing Committee of the State of the Church (2003-2009)

  • The Presiding Bishop’s National Moravian Dialogue Celebration Liturgical Planning Commission and Master of Ceremonies for historic service celebrating the Joint Communion status of the Episcopal and Moravian Church

  • Psi Chi-National Honor Society in Psychology (2004-Present)

Education, Certifications, & Awards

  • Doctorate of Ministry|Drew University, 2014 [Thesis: “All May, Some Should, None Must: Reclaiming the Rite of Reconciliation”]

  • Master of Divinity|Yale Divinity School, 2007 [Thesis: “Words of Storm & Calm: Healing Trauma”]

  • Bachelor of Arts: Religion and Psychology | Moravian College, 2005 | cum laude with Honors in Religion | Alumni Fellow & Scholarship Recipient |Psi Chi- National Honor Society in Psychology [Thesis: “Crossing the Aisle: Women’s Ordination in the Episcopal Church”]

  • Berkley Divinity School, Diploma of Anglican Studies, 2008

  • Institute of Sacred Music, ISM Certificate, 2008

  • University of Pennsylvania, Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology, Anticipated Completion: May 2024

  • The Pennsylvania Gestalt Center, Gestalt Therapist Training, Anticipated Completion: May 2026

  • Certified Daring Way Facilitator and Counselor

  • Certified Trauma Healing & Coach

  • Spiritual Director & mentor to several candidates for ordination

  • Expert-RYT® 200, RYT® 500-hour Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher

  • 100-hour Meditation Alliance International Certified Teacher

  • Certified Forest Therapy Guide

  • The Center for Action and Contemplation- Living School- Class of 2023

  • Awarded large grant from The Episcopal Church’s New Genesis Fund for Innovative new ministry: The Hive, 2019

  • Awarded two Evangelism Grants from The Episcopal Church for The Hive, 2019 & 2020

  • Awarded large grant from The United Thank Offering for continued growth and ministry of The Hive, 2021

  • Walking the Mourner’s Path Facilitator

  • Stephen’s Ministry Leader