We are delighted to welcome Gayle Kerr as our new Spiritual Director-in-Residence. Gayle will be available for one-on-one spiritual direction sessions on Mondays from 12:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. To learn more about spiritual direction or to schedule a session, please contact Gayle directly at gkerr47@comcast.net or at 508-280-9754. Fees for spiritual direction are based on a sliding scale and cost assistance is available.

What is Spiritual Direction?

Spiritual direction is a sacred practice of deep listening – an opportunity to pause and pay attention to the movement of God in your life. It is not counseling or problem-solving, but rather an intentional time of reflection and conversation with someone trained to accompany you on your spiritual journey. A spiritual director listens with you for the presence and invitations of the Holy Spirit, helping you notice where God may be leading, comforting, or calling you to growth.

Whether you are discerning a decision, navigating change, seeking a deeper prayer life, or simply wanting to be more aware of God’s presence in everyday life, spiritual direction offers a safe and prayerful space to explore your experience of faith.

About Gayle

Gayle Kerr was born and raised in Westville, NJ, and lived and worked for 38 years in Lansdowne, PA after marrying her husband, Tom. She received her B.A. in Elementary Education from the University of New Jersey and taught fourth grade for five years before raising her children. In 1990, Gayle earned a Master’s Degree in Spiritual Formation and certification in Spiritual Direction and Supervision of Spiritual Directors from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, PA.

Since then, she has served in ministry as a Director of Christian Education, a Spiritual Director at the Middleton Center for Pastoral Care and Counseling at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, and as part of a collaborative team at Princeton Theological Seminary, developing their program in Spiritual Formation.

After moving to Cape Cod in 2007, Gayle has maintained a private practice in spiritual direction and worked with Rolling Ridge Retreat Center in North Andover, MA, supervising students and programs in Spiritual Direction and Deep Listening.