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Rev. Margaret Somerville is a Quaker educator and a Presbyterian minister. The focus of her work in education is the way language shapes how we see ourselves in the world. The focus of her ministry is embracing the practices of a variety of traditions to deepen our connection to the divine. Director of Alignment: Interfaith Contemplative Practices, retreat leader, and associate member of the Iona Community. Find out more about Margaret's work at www.interfaithalignment.org.

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Consumed by Divine Fire: The Basic Elements of...

Can we find a deeper connection to our lives of prayer by... read more

Exchanging Our Exhale: The Basic Elements of Prayer

Breathe in the positive. Let go of what no longer serves. Whether... read more

Celtic Imbolc: What Is Lying Dormant within You?

Today marks the time of winter when our hearts and minds turn... read more

Ground Level: The Basic Elements of Prayer

“I can’t remember the last time I touched grass,” announced a student... read more

Drinking Water as a Contemplative Practice: The Basic...

We are vessels of water. The make-up of our bodies, our brains,... read more

We Shall Overcome One Day: Building Hope through...

Honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. The opportunities to be of... read more

Seeking Space and Finding God in the Gap

We crave space to cultivate our spiritual well-being. In the busy-ness of... read more

Threshold Moments: Where We Stand on New Year's...

New Year’s Eve has us standing at yet another threshold. The two-faced... read more

Christians Turn to Solstice Celebrations at Christmas

Are more Christian leaders turning to their pagan roots? Although I grew... read more

Daily Prayer with Alignment’s Interfaith Calendar of Light

Digital Calendar of Contemplative Practices from a Variety of Traditions Find five... read more

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