About
Welcome! I identify as a white, cisgender, straight, fully-abled, upper-middle class woman. I use the pronouns she and her.
I'm a Board Certified Coach (BCC) and ordained Unitarian Universalist (UU) minister. Unitarian Universalism allows me to be spiritually fluid which means I honor all spiritual orienting systems and meet people where they are.
I received a Master of Divinity from Iliff School of Theology and am an adjunct instructor there. I'm also on the Board of Directors and contribute to the curriculum of UU Wellspring, a program for spiritual deepening.
As a member of the Unitarian Universalist Minister Association and Spiritual Directors International, I am bound by the ethics and codes of conduct each provides. Monthly, I receive supervision from Rev. Daniel Prechtel. I receive core shamanic training and mentoring from Laurie Rainey Schmidt. More about them and other teachers is on the Inspiration page.
Spiritually, I identify as a mystic. As a young girl, I began to notice that when I was praying and really centered, I could tap into my inner wisdom and sense God's presence all around me. It was a tremendous comfort, and helpful in navigating the things of life. Today, my spiritual practice always begins with a meditation that places me in an energetic landscape full of wisdom and support. It also includes rituals, somatic (body-based) practices, and contemplative or shamanic journeys that allow me to sense energy and guidance. I'm certified as a Master Teacher Usui Reiki Practitioner. (The term "master" means teacher, not one who has authority over another.) I use this practice personally and with clients, and I honor the Japanese lineage from which it came.
For 25 years, I've been exploring my ancestors and especially their spiritualities. Christianity and pre-Christian Celtic religion are part of my own spiritual orienting system, and a way I honor my lineage (with all of its warts and wonders). I celebrate the wheel of the year, honoring the cycle of nature. As a member of the Order of the Bards, Ovates and Druids, I am in a structured and mentored training program, currently in the Druid grade.
I'm a Board Certified Coach (BCC) and ordained Unitarian Universalist (UU) minister. Unitarian Universalism allows me to be spiritually fluid which means I honor all spiritual orienting systems and meet people where they are.
I received a Master of Divinity from Iliff School of Theology and am an adjunct instructor there. I'm also on the Board of Directors and contribute to the curriculum of UU Wellspring, a program for spiritual deepening.
As a member of the Unitarian Universalist Minister Association and Spiritual Directors International, I am bound by the ethics and codes of conduct each provides. Monthly, I receive supervision from Rev. Daniel Prechtel. I receive core shamanic training and mentoring from Laurie Rainey Schmidt. More about them and other teachers is on the Inspiration page.
Spiritually, I identify as a mystic. As a young girl, I began to notice that when I was praying and really centered, I could tap into my inner wisdom and sense God's presence all around me. It was a tremendous comfort, and helpful in navigating the things of life. Today, my spiritual practice always begins with a meditation that places me in an energetic landscape full of wisdom and support. It also includes rituals, somatic (body-based) practices, and contemplative or shamanic journeys that allow me to sense energy and guidance. I'm certified as a Master Teacher Usui Reiki Practitioner. (The term "master" means teacher, not one who has authority over another.) I use this practice personally and with clients, and I honor the Japanese lineage from which it came.
For 25 years, I've been exploring my ancestors and especially their spiritualities. Christianity and pre-Christian Celtic religion are part of my own spiritual orienting system, and a way I honor my lineage (with all of its warts and wonders). I celebrate the wheel of the year, honoring the cycle of nature. As a member of the Order of the Bards, Ovates and Druids, I am in a structured and mentored training program, currently in the Druid grade.
The Wheel of the Year - a collage I made.
I've done ancestral research and healing rituals in Ireland and Germany where many of my ancestors resided before immigrating to the United States. White people in the U.S. have been cut off from our ancestors' spiritualities and cultures. If we are going to dismantle racism, we need to recover our roots so that we have a culture deeper than white supremacy culture to nurture us. If that's interesting to you, you can Return to Your Roots.
Glenariff Falls in Northern Ireland where one ancestral healing ritual took place in 2019.
A mix of experience in business, ministry, chaplaincy and justice advocacy influence and enrich my work. Before attending seminary, I had a twenty-two-year career in business which included working for Procter and Gamble, Computer Associates and General Electric. Then for twelve years, a business partner and I led a woman-owned organization to offer consulting and leadership training to small and large organizations. (We had onsite daycare for our babies and offered it to employees, too.) I was an executive coach when the idea of seminary wouldn't leave my heart and soul.
Since my call to ministry and ordination, I've served as pastor of three congregations. I'm also a certified Justice Movement Chaplain and am involved as an accomplice and ally in a variety of social and environmental justice movements. Immigration justice has been at the center of that work for over a decade. As lead minister at the UU Church of Boulder, I supported the congregation as they discerned to become a Sanctuary Congregation and all that was involved after that decision. With a Latina partner, I teach a course for Casa de Paz volunteers on anti-racism and being an ally and accomplice in the work.
I can talk all day about what I'm doing for justice, but the most important work I do is dismantle white supremacy in myself. Our entire society is a white supremacy culture which makes white bodies supreme and the standard for the definition of humanity. Work on myself continues, and I'm happy to witness yours. As we do this, we can rely on our spiritual lives, not to bypass but to keep us resilient, grounded, centered and connected.
I was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, and I live there now. It is the sacred land of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ (Sioux) people whose governments and cultures are still alive. You can learn about the land where you live at Native Land and begin to honor those people and histories. It's a first step in disrupting the pattern of "dominant and other."
I'm married to Pete Dignan who supports me in all aspects of life. He loves me, and I love him back.
I have precious descendants whom I adore - two grown children, two grown step children and one step grandson. Both of my brothers live within 15 minutes of me; they have known me the longest, and we continue the shared journey. My kids, nieces and nephews are my teachers and bring me great joy as we explore becoming good ancestors ourselves.
Contact me directly at kgdignan@gmail.com. Visit my blog which is the place I tell stories and reflect on topics that might interest you.
Since my call to ministry and ordination, I've served as pastor of three congregations. I'm also a certified Justice Movement Chaplain and am involved as an accomplice and ally in a variety of social and environmental justice movements. Immigration justice has been at the center of that work for over a decade. As lead minister at the UU Church of Boulder, I supported the congregation as they discerned to become a Sanctuary Congregation and all that was involved after that decision. With a Latina partner, I teach a course for Casa de Paz volunteers on anti-racism and being an ally and accomplice in the work.
I can talk all day about what I'm doing for justice, but the most important work I do is dismantle white supremacy in myself. Our entire society is a white supremacy culture which makes white bodies supreme and the standard for the definition of humanity. Work on myself continues, and I'm happy to witness yours. As we do this, we can rely on our spiritual lives, not to bypass but to keep us resilient, grounded, centered and connected.
I was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, and I live there now. It is the sacred land of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ (Sioux) people whose governments and cultures are still alive. You can learn about the land where you live at Native Land and begin to honor those people and histories. It's a first step in disrupting the pattern of "dominant and other."
I'm married to Pete Dignan who supports me in all aspects of life. He loves me, and I love him back.
I have precious descendants whom I adore - two grown children, two grown step children and one step grandson. Both of my brothers live within 15 minutes of me; they have known me the longest, and we continue the shared journey. My kids, nieces and nephews are my teachers and bring me great joy as we explore becoming good ancestors ourselves.
Contact me directly at kgdignan@gmail.com. Visit my blog which is the place I tell stories and reflect on topics that might interest you.
From left to right: Me, Pete, my two kids: Meghann and Michael