Hawaiʻi Faith Leaders Soul Care Circle
Who We Are
The Hawaiʻi Faith Leaders Soul Care Circle is a place-rooted community for faith leaders seeking rest, reflection, and renewal. This is a space made for pastors, clergy, ministry leaders, spiritual directors, and others serving in faith and care work.
While rooted in Hawaiʻi, this community is open to anyone who resonates with a slower, more prayerful rhythm of spiritual care and community.
This is not a space focused on leadership strategy, productivity, or ministry output. Instead, the Soul Care Circle offers space for:
- spiritual grounding
- simple soul care practices
- honest reflection
- prayerful presence
- connection with God, ourselves, one another, and creation
You belong here if...
- You spend much of your time caring for others.
- You're feeling stretched thin or spiritually dry.
- You long for meaningful connection with other faith leaders.
- You want space to listen to God without needing to lead, teach, or perform.
- You believe healthy ministry begins with a healthy soul.
Whatʻs Included
Quarterly Virtual (Zoom) Gatherings
We gather quarterly for 1-hour guided online gatherings designed to feel spacious and restorative.
Gatherings include:
Upcoming dates for our virtual gatherings:
Soul Care Reflections & Practices
Throughout the year, you’ll receive simple reflections and practices to support your ongoing spiritual life and attentiveness to God. This is not more content to keep up with, rather gentle invitations to pause, notice, and care for your soul.
Private Online Community
Members also have access to a private Substack community space for:
Quarterly Virtual (Zoom) Gatherings
We gather quarterly for 1-hour guided online gatherings designed to feel spacious and restorative.
Gatherings include:
- Guided reflection
- Personal prayer and listening exercises
- Small group conversation
- Time for silence and contemplation
- Practical soul care practices
- Connection with other faith leaders
Upcoming dates for our virtual gatherings:
- August 17, 2026 at 11am-12pm Hawaii Time
- November 16, 2026 at 11am-12pm Hawaii Time
- February 15, 2027 at 11am-12pm Hawaii Time
- May 17, 2027 at 11am-12pm Hawaii Time
Soul Care Reflections & Practices
Throughout the year, you’ll receive simple reflections and practices to support your ongoing spiritual life and attentiveness to God. This is not more content to keep up with, rather gentle invitations to pause, notice, and care for your soul.
Private Online Community
Members also have access to a private Substack community space for:
- shared prayer
- encouragement
- connection
- ongoing conversation between gatherings
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Facilitated by Larissa Marks
I’m a certified spiritual director, soul care coach, retreat facilitator, and former pastor with over 20 years of ministry experience. I create spaces that help people slow down, reconnect with God, and tend to their inner lives with honesty and compassion. Read more about me here. My hope is that this circle becomes a steady place of grounding and renewal for those who spend so much of their lives caring for others. If you have questions or want to discern whether this is the right fit, feel free to reach out through my contact page. I would love to meet with you to answer your questions and share more about our Soul Care Circle. |
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Cost
Because this circle is part of my vocational work as a spiritual director, membership is offered on a paid basis.
Membership options:
At the same time, I donʻt want cost to be a barrier to receiving care and support. A limited number of partial and full scholarships are available based on financial need and available funds. If cost is preventing you from participating, please reach out.
Is This For You?
This circle may be a good fit if you are longing for:
Your presence is welcome here exactly as you are, and participation is optional and low pressure.
Because this circle is part of my vocational work as a spiritual director, membership is offered on a paid basis.
Membership options:
- $20/month
- $200/year
At the same time, I donʻt want cost to be a barrier to receiving care and support. A limited number of partial and full scholarships are available based on financial need and available funds. If cost is preventing you from participating, please reach out.
Is This For You?
This circle may be a good fit if you are longing for:
- a slower rhythm
- space to reflect honestly
- spiritual companionship
- gentle support from others who understand ministry and care work
- and a place where you do not need to perform or produce
Your presence is welcome here exactly as you are, and participation is optional and low pressure.
Join the Hawaiʻi Faith Leaders Soul Care Circle
If this feels like something your soul has been longing for, you are welcome to join us.