Trauma, Transformation, and Christ-wholeness with Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining

Join us Tuesday, March 17, at 7 p.m. ET for a Center for Christogenesis webinar with Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining.

Join the Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining for a webinar that explores the intersection of faith, tradition, and intergenerational trauma, with special emphasis on the Indigenous connection to evolutionary spirituality. We will examine how trauma is passed down through generations, not just through stories and behaviors but also through a deeper, embodied memory known by Indigenous cultures as blood memory, highlighting the unique contributions of Indigenous wisdom to the process of spiritual evolution and healing. The webinar will also integrate perspectives from the classic mystical Christian tradition—specifically the stages of purgation, illumination, and union—as a spiritual framework for healing. 

Drawing from Raining’s academic research, her personal experience as a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa, and classic Christian teachings, participants will gain an understanding of how trauma impacts individuals, families, and communities across time, and how healing practices rooted in cultural memory, tradition, and spirituality—especially Indigenous teachings—can foster resilience and transformation. The webinar will engage with discussion and encourage participants to consider both personal and collective pathways to healing.

ABOUT HILLARY RAINING

The Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining serves as the Rector of St. Columba’s, Washington, DC. An accomplished scholar and writer, she holds a Master of Divinity from Yale and a Doctor of Ministry from Drew University. Her academic work explores reconciliation, liturgy, and Indigenous theology. She is the founder of The Hive, an award-winning nonprofit and global online community dedicated to spirituality and wellness. Known for her holistic approach to ministry, Hillary is also a spiritual director, forest therapist, and yoga instructor who remains a frequent contributor to national Episcopal publications and podcasts.