A little bit about us

Janet Blakeley, M.A.  I hope someone thinks to write in my obituary, "Always trying to catch a glimpse of God." That's the aspect of my life that ties everything else together -- studies, travel, marriage, raising children, friendship, church work, music and -- the most enriching experience of all -- spiritual direction. Following a life rich in experiences, relationships and education, I became an associate at the Center for Religious Development (CRD) in Cambridge, Massachusetts. With a certificate in spiritual direction from CRD and an M.A. in Clinical/Pastoral Counseling from Emmanuel College, Boston, I came to Maine to help open Living Water Spiritual Center in Winslow. I continue to see people for spiritual direction there and at the United Methodist Church, Auburn. I share a home in Lewiston with Sally Brochu and two of my grandchildren, Dakota Rose (14) and Caleb (13). Believing that God is in all things, I continue trying to see.

Janet can be reached at jeb1234@roadrunner.com

Klara Tammany, M.Ed. My vocation has always been grounded in the life long connection between faith and life. I currently express that passion in the social work field as a Parent Educator doing home visits with families, and through a ministry of spiritual direction. I hold an MEd in Religious Education as well as a Post Master's Certificate in the study of Spirituality from the Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry at Boston College. I have previously served in the Episcopal Church as a mission volunteer, as a parish catechist and a diocesan education coordinator. I am the author of the book Living Water: Baptism As a Way of Life (Church Publishing, 2002) and recently contributed essays to the magazine "Faith@ Work." On the side, I volunteer locally at a Hospice House and a drop in center for women called The Center for Wisdom's Women. I am active at Trinity Episcopal Church in Lewiston, where I am part of the music ensemble and from time to time offer my skills as a biblical storyteller by telling the Gospel lesson. I also serve on the board of the Funeral Consumer Alliance of Maine with a focus on assisting people with home funerals and natural burial. I live in Auburn with my bouncy little poodle named Doodle and a cat called Francesca. In my spare time I’m fixing up an old house, and I love to sing, swim, kayak and read (especially in the hammock at camp in the summer).

Klara can be reached at ktammany@megalink.net

Pamella Starbird Beliveau. It is my delight to meet people where they are at spiritually and encourage them on their faith journeys by creating a safe and sacred space for individuals, couples, or groups to explore their spirituality and their relationship with their Maker. I offer workshops in meditation, finding what is holy in the ordinary, and discernment of spiritual gifts. Currently, I am engaged in graduate coursework in pastoral ministry and spirituality at Boston College. I am an enthusiastic advocate for women, children, and families in the Lewiston/Auburn community. I am blessed to be associated with The Center for Wisdom’s Women in Lewiston where I offer individual and group spiritual direction. I am also the former Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Androscoggin Head Start and Child Care and am a member Lewiston Public Library Board of Trustees. I live in Lewiston with my husband of 18 years, Rene, and our two teenage daughters, Megan and Sylvia.

Pamella can be reached at pam@movablefeast.org

How We Define Spiritual Direction

“Reverent, loving, truthful companioning of another who wishes to share the spiritual journey." ~ Janet