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Rev. Jan (Ahjan) Grossman
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BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Tree of Life Interfaith Seminary: Ordained 2011
Certified Spiritual Mentor: 2012

Call of the Mourning Dove and a variety of other classes with Rev. Dr. Stephanie Rutt
As a life-long learner and one of deep inquiry, I have experienced sacred studies through the Tree of Life School for Sacred Living since its inception.  Interfaith courses include the Bhagavad Gita, Living Our Purpose, The Lord’s Prayer in Aramaic, Psalm 23 in Hebrew, Sanskrit Mantra, Shamanic Journeying, Meditation as the Core of Buddhist Practice and numerous others including the theology of The Call of the Mourning Dove.
Each has offered its own gift.
Past: early childhood educator, interpreter for the deaf, Peaceworker, Kundalini Yoga
Level II Reiki certified
Hospice Chaplain since 2015
 
AREA OF SPECIALTY
I am a listener.  Through deep and sacred holding I hope to assist with the inner unfurling of Love and Spirit within each, unleashing a worthy and self-assured being to serve in this world. My own issues with worthiness, surrender and self-imposed obstacles have challenged and taught me much, allowing for first hand understanding and empathy.  I delight in knowing the divine that is hidden behind our humanity. I relish inquiry. Consciousness and metaphysics pique my curiosity.
 
MY PERSONAL STATEMENT
I was raised Catholic (and Baptist) in a mixed religion family, but since my childhood, Nature has been my go to Expansive Place where I have always known my Creative Source, God. Knowing Unity, I have always had a difficult time being separated and narrowed into what I perceived to be restrictive ways of structured religion.  This has been my journey, to break free of resentment toward these self-perceived shackles and open to their gifts.

By experiencing diverse practices and delving into sacred studies, the bonds have released. The Bhagavad Gita from the Hindu tradition particularly restored me to Oneness.
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Interfaith Seminary offers a safe and compassionate venue to explore some of these inner questions, quirks and longings. The honor is mine to walk with you.
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  • Home
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Our History
    • Our Founder Rev. Dr. Stephanie Rutt
    • Our Presiding Minister Rev. Linda Goodman
  • Temple
    • Worship Services >
      • Upcoming Worship Services
      • Worship Service Proposal Form
      • Archive
    • Classes and Offerings at the Temple >
      • Seekers Book Club
      • Monday Meditation Yoga Nidra
      • Conversations in the Wilderness
      • Rise Up and Call Her Name
      • Our Sacred Call
      • Dream Works
      • Class Proposal >
        • Class Proposal Form
        • Program Presenter Contract
      • Archived Classes at the Temple >
        • Writing Personal Essay and Memoir as a Spiritual Practice
        • Braver Angels - Depolarizing Political Conversation
        • SEVA (Service Project) 9 week Free Yoga with Carol Gaudreau
        • Fall Classes for 2019 >
          • Building Your Yogi Toolbox
          • Cooking Basics for Health & Wellness
          • Introduction to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
          • Writing Personal Essay and Memoir
        • 2019 Classes at the Sparrows Nest: Owned and Operated by Rev. Dr. Stephanie Rutt, our Presiding Minister >
          • On the Shaman's Drum
          • Pray Without Ceasing
        • Spring 2019 >
          • Chakra Vibration - An Inner Journey
          • Grief Yoga - Moving to Empowerment
          • The Secret Garden
          • What is Happiness - How do we find and nurture it
          • Psalm 23
          • Yoga Nidra
        • Winter 2019 >
          • Spiritual Dowsing
          • Tai Chi
        • Fall 2018 >
          • Call of the Morning Dove
          • Gentle Yoga
          • Interfaith Approach to Christian Mysticism
          • Hinds' Feet on High Places
          • Lord's Prayer in Aramaic
          • Mala Workshop
          • Our Relationship with Food
          • Soul Collage
          • The Hero-Heroine's Journey
          • Writing Personal Essay and Memoir
    • Membership >
      • Membership Overview
      • Becoming a Member
      • 2021 Membership & Pledge Drive
      • Ministers Roster
    • Our Community >
      • A Gift from the Light
      • Our Ministries/Our Lives >
        • Carol LaChance
        • Stephanie Rutt
        • Camilla Sanderson
  • Interfaith Seminary
    • The Vision: We Are Called
    • The Seminary Program >
      • Curriculum
      • Spiritual Practice
      • Community Service
      • World Religions
      • Ministerial Duties
      • Seminary Guides
    • The Seminary Overview >
      • Fees , Scholarship Aid & Applications >
        • Seminary Application
        • Scholarship Aid
      • Bookstore >
        • Seminary Core Curriculum
        • Suggested Reading
        • World Religions
    • Seminarians' Reflections >
      • 2018
      • 2017
      • 2015
      • 2014
      • 2013
      • 2012
      • 2011
  • Interfaith Collaboration
    • World AWAKE
    • Interfaith in our neighborhood
    • Community Outreach
  • Donations
    • Donations for us
    • Donations for Seminary Scholarship Fund
    • Donations for our neighbors
  • Interfaith Spiritual Practice