
Bethany Weed
Bethany is a spiritual director, yoga instructor, former high school social sciences teacher, aspiring writer, outdoors enthusiast, pursuer of the Mystery. Although she grew up Presbyterian and is now a member of a United Methodist church, she’s long been drawn to Ignatian spirituality, to finding God in all things and noticing what leads our hearts to expand in freedom. Her areas of focus within spiritual direction include: Ignatian spirituality/the spiritual exercises of Saint Ignatius, somatic spiritual direction/embodiment, nature-based spirituality, deconstructing faith, grief/loss, spirituality of 12 step programs, and social justice as contemplative practice.
Upcoming Programs by Bethany Weed

Fall Silent Directed Retreat II 2026
Also With Mary Pollini and Sister Kathy Benham, IHM
A directed retreat at St. Raphaela Center is a time of quiet in order to enhance attentiveness to God's voice within you and in your life. A reverent silence is maintained throughout the Retreat Center at all times including during meals. Each retreatant meets with his/her director daily for approximately 45 minutes. Our Spiritual Directors on staff will […]