The Priscilla Payne Hurd Lecture Series on Church and Society 

Please join us for an afternoon of learning and experiencing Spiritual Healing and Wholeness. Dr. Tricia Kelly, Breast Surgeon, and Rev. Wilma Alvarez, Cancer Counselor, at St Lukes University Health Network will share their knowledge and practice of going beyond conventional medicine to treat their patients. Conference participants will also experience three small group healing sessions with experts in their fields. Sessions in Guided Meditation, Reiki, Qigong, Yoga, Art Therapy, and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment will be offered.  A Celtic Spirituality service will immediately follow the conference. ($10 registration fee)

Keynote Session: Questioning the Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Whys

Tricia Kelly, MD is a dedicated breast surgeon, who specializes in the treatment of breast cancer. Dr. Kelly has been an invited speaker at national conferences and is published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology, the American Journal of Surgery, and the Breast Journal. She served on the executive committee and board of directors for the American Society of Breast Surgeons, as well as serving as chair of the education committee, where she helped develop guidelines for the performance and practice of breast surgery. Dr. Kelly is an assistant clinical professor of surgery for the Temple University School of Medicine. She volunteers with the local Cancer Support Community and is an advocate for women’s health care. Dr. Kelly strives to “treat the whole person, not just the underlying cancer or disorder”

Rev. Wilma Alvarez is an ordained Interfaith Minister, who has obtained additional Clinical Pastoral Education at St. Lukes' Chaplain Residency program. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Masters degrees in Social work.  She has worked as a social worker in the Lehigh Valley for 38 years and presently works as a Cancer Care Counselor at St Luke's Allentown Cancer Center. Rev Alvarez was selected as Lehigh Valley's Social Worker of the year in 2001. Her specialty areas include HIV/AIDS, cancer, home hospice, leadership, and diverse populations, including prenatal to elderly populations. In addition, she has participated in the LAFF (Life Always Facing Forward) women's cancer mentoring program, helping cancer patients connect with cancer survivors.

Small Group sessions include:

Guided Meditation:  A practice where a person speaks softly to guide the participants to a peaceful place, allowing participants to connect to their inner self and a consciousness of being still.

Reiki:  A Japanese healing technique administered by laying on of hands to spiritually guide life force energy.

Qigong: Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that can be simply translated as “Chinese Health Exercises”. These techniques can energize your body and quiet your mind.

Yoga: Based in the Hindu tradition, yoga uses a series of breathing techniques, postures, and meditation to promote balance and improved health.

Art Therapy:  A form of expressive therapy that uses the creative process of making art to improve a person’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment: A hands-on healing modality used to align the physical self to allow for optimal function of mind, body, and spirit.

 

small group session presenters

Carrie Beleno is a 17 year- Intuitive Reiki Master/Teacher/Healer who specializes in reducing anxiety, fear, grief and emotional imbalance; assisting clients in finding life purpose, following intuition and finding joy and balance in life.

 

  Sheri Quintana is an intuitive Reiki Master and Universal Life Church Minister. She     focuses her intuitive sessions on empowerment and emotional balance.

 

Jackie Kanaley Cunningham is a Reiki Master, who is passionate about helping others become their best self. She has so much love for all beings. Her hope is to teach love for self and spirituality through Reiki healing.

 

In her work as a Reiki Master/Teacher and Holistic Life Coach, Katrina Fritz has a passion for assisting others along their personal and professional journey.  She helps others learn about themselves and discover how they can become empowered in all aspects of their lives with a particular focus around self-management of their chronic conditions.  She has worked successfully in the health care field as both a nurse and practice coach for over 20 years.  In that time, she has worked in various aspects of nursing including invasive cardiology, specialty practices, quality improvement, primary care and hospital supervision.  Her educational background is in nursing, she earned her BSN from Cedar Crest College and received her Masters in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University.  Additionally, she is a certified Flinders Practitioner.  Areas of special interest are cultural awareness, leadership development, quality improvement, chronic condition self-management, resiliency, mentoring, Native American Spiritual practice and Reiki healing.

 

Hilary Smith, RN has been studying Chinese healing and martial arts since 1989. She has been teaching in many different health care and community settings to assist adults age with independence and dignity. Well-rounded qigong and tai chi practice can keep the body strong but relaxed and the mind sharp but calm.

 

Jennifer Green is a Certified Standup Paddleboard Yoga Instructor and Zumba Instructor. She believes that Yoga heals body, mind, and spirit and is thrilled to share her enthusiasm for Yoga.

 

 

 Connie Gilbert is a life long resident of Bethlehem and a graduate of Moravian College.   She received a Masters degree from Hahnemann University in Creative Art Therapies.   She worked as a therapist at Valley Youth House for children in crisis for 11 years and   currently works as a private therapist for couples and individuals through Integrated   Counseling Services in Bethlehem. Connie is a painter who has exhibited locally in the   Lehigh Valley and regionally in the Philadelphia area. 

 

 

Marie Mauro is a Certified Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor. She is also an Adjunct Instructor in the Art Therapy Graduate program at Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA.

 

 

 Connie Andrejko, DO is a practicing Neonatologist and Vice President of Medical Affairs   for her practice, Onsite Neonatal Partners. She is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine     trained in Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT). She is also currently certified as a   Reiki Master and Advanced Pranic Healer.

About this series: 

This lecture series seeks to give thanks for the spirit of Priscilla Payne Hurd. Mrs. Hurd’s response to her faith was evidenced in her working and supporting causes that sought to serve and transform lives and society. Mrs. Hurd was known throughout the Lehigh Valley as a generous philanthropist committed to higher education, healthcare, and the support of the neediest among us. We at this Cathedral knew her as a person of faith and devotion, supportive of ministries of music, worship, and service to our neighbors in need. Mrs. Hurd died in February of 2013, this series is in her honor and spirit.  

 

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