The foundation of the Healing Pathway program lies in the long tradition of healing within the Christian faith. Healing is not just something Jesus and the early Christians did, it is an expression of the deeper realities of faith, compassion, forgiveness and caring for one another. The aim of healing is to restore balance and harmony within the energy system and thus enable the self-healing of the individual. The intention to be fully present with another in God’s unconditional love creates the opportunity for healing. For early Christians, healing was part of what it meant to be a follower of Jesus, and the Healing Pathway is built on those ancient roots.

Started by Rochelle Graham, a Healing Touch practitioner, the Healing Pathway program was centred at the United Church of Canada’s Naramata Centre in BC from 1993 until 2015, when it became an incorporated society. Since that time, training for practitioners has expanded across Canada. Today over 100 congregations have Healing Pathway ministries. The healing ministry finds its home mostly within, but is not limited to, United Church congregations.  It is not necessary to be ill to benefit from Healing Pathway which is offered both in person, and by distance.  

We will continue to offer healing prayer with anointing on Communion Sundays and Chair sessions in the chancel after service the third Sunday of the month.

If you are interested in learning more about the Healing Pathway, or upgrading your training, some courses in October may interest you-

PHASE 1 - An Introduction to Healing Pathway

October 24, 25 at Rideau Park United Church, Instructors: Cathy Murphy and Sharon Moon

Early bird registration of $250 - after September 26th $300

PHASE 2 - Where Two or More Gather

October 17, 18 at First United Church. Instructors: Barb Loynes and Howard Clark

Early bird registration of $250 - after September 19th $300

We offer sessions on Tuesday at 7 pm (and 8 pm if needed).

Contact Info: for distance healing, you can book through:
Doug Stafford  healingpathwayfirst@gmail.com;  
for in person sessions HealingPathway2010@gmail.com 

Link to the national Healing Pathway website www.healingpathway.ca