Joy Andrews Hayter, Ph.D.

Joy Andrews Hayter, Ph.D. is a spiritual director whose offerings include Centering Prayer and other contemplative practices of the Christian Wisdom tradition. These practices encourage us to lean into the Love that is constantly being offered within a relational web of Sacred Unity. As a scientist she sees in the physical world an expression of that love. She is the author of The Cosmic Web: Hope For Our World Through Spirituality and Science, with foreword by Cynthia Bourgeault.  You can find out more about her at joyfulfillment.com.

Upcoming Programs by Joy Andrews Hayter, Ph.D.

My Peace I Give You: A Centering Prayer Day with the Aramaic Jesus

Also With Heather Ruce, M.A. and Catherine Regan, Ph.D.

November 16, 2024

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” — John 14:27 Our world is in a time of deep change, and on the surface we can feel tossed about by the […]

An Introduction to a Wisdom Way of Knowing: A Wisdom Practices Series

Also With Heather Ruce, M.A. and Catherine Regan, Ph.D.

January 18 - February 1, 2025

January 18th This Sacred Path: Three Centered Knowing This Sacred Surrender: Centering Prayer January 25th This Sacred Voice: Chanting This Sacred Body: Gesture & Movement February  1st This Sacred Self: Witnessing & Welcoming This Sacred Heart: The Way of the Heart   This is a series introducing some key elements of the Christian Wisdom tradition, […]

Centering Prayer Day

Also With Heather Ruce, M.A. and Catherine Regan, Ph.D.

March 15, 2025

Schedule (subject to change): 9:30   Grounding practices, introduction to the day and themes, and to each other 10:00   Centering Prayer 10:30   Break 10:45   Teaching / Exploration 11:30   Centering Prayer 12:00   Lunch and Contemplative Free Time (optional labyrinth walk) 1:30   Centering Prayer 2:00   Teaching / Exploration 2:45   Break 3:00   […]

Centering Prayer Day

Also With Heather Ruce, M.A. and Catherine Regan, Ph.D.

May 10, 2025

Schedule (subject to change): 9:30   Grounding practices, introduction to the day and themes, and to each other 10:00   Centering Prayer 10:30   Break 10:45   Teaching / Exploration 11:30   Centering Prayer 12:00   Lunch and Contemplative Free Time (optional labyrinth walk) 1:30   Centering Prayer 2:00   Teaching / Exploration 2:45   Break 3:00   […]

Centering Prayer Wisdom Retreat

Also With Cynthia Bourgeault, Heather Ruce, M.A. and Catherine Regan, Ph.D.

May 25 - 30, 2025

Centering Prayer Day

Also With Catherine Regan, Ph.D.

June 28, 2025

Schedule (subject to change): 9:30   Grounding practices, introduction to the day and themes, and to each other 10:00   Centering Prayer 10:30   Break 10:45   Teaching / Exploration 11:30   Centering Prayer 12:00   Lunch and Contemplative Free Time (optional labyrinth walk) 1:30   Centering Prayer 2:00   Teaching / Exploration 2:45   Break 3:00   […]

Wisdom School

Also With Heather Ruce, M.A. and Catherine Regan, Ph.D.

August 15 - 17, 2025

Centering Prayer Day

Also With Heather Ruce, M.A. and Catherine Regan, Ph.D.

August 30, 2025

Schedule (subject to change): 9:30   Grounding practices, introduction to the day and themes, and to each other 10:00   Centering Prayer 10:30   Break 10:45   Teaching / Exploration 11:30   Centering Prayer 12:00   Lunch and Contemplative Free Time (optional labyrinth walk) 1:30   Centering Prayer 2:00   Teaching / Exploration 2:45   Break 3:00   […]

Centering Prayer Wisdom Retreat

Also With Heather Ruce, M.A. and Catherine Regan, Ph.D.

October 10 - 14, 2025

Centering Prayer Day

Also With Heather Ruce, M.A. and Catherine Regan, Ph.D.

October 18, 2025

Schedule (subject to change): 9:30   Grounding practices, introduction to the day and themes, and to each other 10:00   Centering Prayer 10:30   Break 10:45   Teaching / Exploration 11:30   Centering Prayer 12:00   Lunch and Contemplative Free Time (optional labyrinth walk) 1:30   Centering Prayer 2:00   Teaching / Exploration 2:45   Break 3:00   […]

Centering Prayer Day

Also With Heather Ruce, M.A. and Catherine Regan, Ph.D.

December 13, 2025

Schedule (subject to change): 9:30   Grounding practices, introduction to the day and themes, and to each other 10:00   Centering Prayer 10:30   Break 10:45   Teaching / Exploration 11:30   Centering Prayer 12:00   Lunch and Contemplative Free Time (optional labyrinth walk) 1:30   Centering Prayer 2:00   Teaching / Exploration 2:45   Break 3:00   […]

Cynthia Bourgeault Retreat

Also With Cynthia Bourgeault, Heather Ruce, M.A. and Catherine Regan, Ph.D.

February 13 - 18, 2026

Wisdom School

Also With Heather Ruce, M.A. and Catherine Regan, Ph.D.

May 22 - 27, 2026