Linnea Nelson, M.S.
Master Level Religious Educator
Linnea provides a sacred time and space for you to explore what is most meaningful to you in your life and work. Experience deep listening and prompts to explore your inner world and connection to the mystery of life.
Linnea Nelson is certified as a Spiritual Director with Adults from the Haden Institute and with Youth and Children through certification with Lacy Finn Bargo from Good Dirt Ministries and the Companioning Center. Linnea has experience companioning people who identify as:
- Unitarian Universalists * religious professionals * clergy * seminarians
- spiritual but not religious * seekers
- UU Wellspring participants * LGBTQI * BIPOC
- retirees * teens * children over 6 * parents
- in job or life transition
- Christians * Pagans * Exploring Religions * Born into a religion no longer practiced
- seeking spiritual direction credentialing or supervision
Click here to sign up for a complimentary spiritual direction session online, or in person in Orlando, with Linnea Nelson to explore ongoing spiritual direction. Or, email Linnea at twinflowerpress@gmail.com.
How Can I Find Out More About Spiritual Direction?
Learn what Spiritual Direction is in this very short video. If you are a religious educator, here is another short video to explore why a religious professional might seek spiritual direction with Certified Spiritual Director for Adults, Youth, and Children, Linnea Nelson.
How much does Spiritual Direction Cost and How Do I Pay?
Ongoing one-on-one spiritual direction sessions can be scheduled through this link. They are 55-minute sessions, with package rates of 5 Sessions for $450. Individual one-off sessions are $100. Professional development funds are often used to fund your participation. Current directees will continue to pay their original rate.
Note: Payment is not made on this website. You will receive an estimate invoice after our first pro bono session. Once we have decided to work together and you will have the choice of payment online or paying by check.
Group Spiritual Direction and Consultation
If you are interested in other opportunities for spiritual direction or supervision/consultation, please email me at twinflowerpress@gmail.com The general opportunities include:
1. Group Spiritual Direction
Contact me to see if there are openings in current groups or to inquire about beginning a new cohort. If you are seeking a particular cohort, such as religious professionals, LGBTQI, retirees, young adults, let’s talk! You might have the ability to invite others to the group. Cost is $35 per individual per session, meeting in groups of 4-6 group members.
2. Group Supervision
Contact me to see if there are openings in current spiritual director supervision groups or to inquire about beginning a new group. Cost is $50 per individual in groups of 4-6.
3. Consultation for Spiritual Directors
Consultation is $100 per individual for a 55 minute session. Questions of spiritual direction practices and challenges are welcome.
4. Classes
Occasionally, Linnea offers short term classes on topics related to leading a spiritual life. See the home page for current programs.
A Few Testimonials:
“Linnea has helped me walk through the many connections in my life – both past and present, positive and challenging – to create a bigger picture of my place in the world. She has guided my search for meaning and purpose in my work and personal relationships. Her calm presence has helped to calm my soul. She encourages me to stay loving towards myself, and to create gentle goals for the future. It has been a blessing to have her as my spiritual director, especially during these uncertain times.”
Lynn Sodora, Religious Educator
“Spiritual direction with Linnea adds to the depth of my connection to the divine, and through it, the sustenance I need to minister with compassion, creativity and authenticity. Her gentle guidance and insight has allowed me to better understand my sources of strength, connection and possibility. One of the most meaningful moments of our sessions are the blessings she offers. As religious professionals, we regularly extend our care and energy to bless others. Linnea’s blessings remind me that I too am part of the abiding love I believe in and have dedicated my life to nurture.”
Rev. Jennifer Kelleher, Assistant Minister, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton
“As someone who is immersed in religious education and the spirituality of the children, youth, and parents in our program, it is easy to become distracted from making it central in my own life. How wonderful it is to have a guide that helps me explore my own spirituality. I think this guidance helps me be a better religious educator.”
Mia L Noren, Director of Religious Education