Tuesday, March 17, at 7 p.m. ET | A Center for Christogenesis webinar with Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining.

In this webinar the Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining explores the intersection of faith, tradition, and intergenerational trauma, with special emphasis on the Indigenous connection to evolutionary spirituality. We 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 integrates 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 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 engages with discussion and encourage participants to consider both personal and collective pathways to healing.