Sacred Balance Ministers

Mary Francis was ordained a priest in 2005, and a bishop in 2020. She is founder and co-director of Sacred Balance. She is also a university faculty in Psychology and Sociology, an author, poet, counselor and former hospice worker. She lives in southern Vermont in a conscious community where she serves in the Sacred Balance Chapel.

Beatrice was ordained a priest in 1999, and a bishop in 2015. She is co-director of Sacred Balance as well as a Naturopath, and business owner. She lives in southern Vermont in a conscious community where she serves in the Sacred Balance Chapel.

Ruth was ordained a priest in 2020 and a bishop in 2022. She is a faculty with Sacred Balance, helping to train deacons and priests. She is also a business owner, and runs a Sacred Balance chapel from her home in Connecticut.

Miriam DiMenna was ordained priest in 2022. She is also a mental health therapist, and is the author of Fierce Compassion, Deep Devotion, Poems for Mystics and Activists. She resides in Philadelphia.

Elise (Audrey) Drake stepped onto the path of Christian Mysticism when she was baptized in her early 40's. Over the next several years she studied with Ma Devi and Mother Beatrice while aligning her outer life as a professional musician, Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Sound Healer, Reiki Master Teacher and Intuitive Life Coach with her Spiritual path. Ordained a Priest in 2022 on retreat in HI, and later that year as a Bishop, Elise is a regular contributor to classes, retreats and Ministerial training within Sacred Balance.

Mirabai was ordained a priest in 2022 and a bishop in 2023. As a Spiritual Director, she ministers to spiritual seekers from diverse faith traditions. Additionally, she is a creative entrepreneur in the fields of design and education, infusing her work with a spiritually conscious, heart-centered approach to support individuals and communities on their unique journeys.

Ordained as a priest in 2023 and as a bishop in 2024, Jacob focuses on raising consciousness through contemplation, prayer, and devotional acts of kindness and gratitude.

Reverend Joan brings over two decades of experience as a mindfulness coach, metaphysical teacher, and energy healer, integrating her intuitive gifts with certifications in Pranic, Shamanic, and sound healing. With her compassion and connection to spirit guides, she helps clients release energetic blockages, offering personalized sessions to empower clarity and balance. Ordained in 2019, with 15 years serving spiritual communities, Joan guides individuals to unlock their true potential.