When I think about prioritizing rest, my head fills with voices – parents, mentors, even past employers – and I notice a strong reaction in my body. To help us understand what is happening and why rest is so significant, we will lean into the writings of black authors and activists such as Tricia Hersey, who have identified the theological necessity of rest for individuals and communities.
Karen Fraser Gitlitz (she/her) is a Unitarian Universalist minister and a professional Art Therapist. After serving UU congregations in Nanaimo and Saskatoon (as well as shorter contracts with Salt Spring Island and Regina), Karen and her partner Paul Gitlitz relocated to the Saanich peninsula on southern Vancouver Island, BC, the traditional territory of the W̱SÁNEĆ people, which includes the W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip) and SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout) First Nations.
Karen continues to support Canadian UU congregations through the Meaning Making Project while developing her private practice through Creative upWelling Art Therapy and deepening her exploration of the intersection between spirituality, the arts, and social justice.
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