Jane Comerford is the sponsoring subsciber of Brigid's Circle in October 2009. Jane has an avid interest and passion for all things Celtic!  Jane has been leading pilgrimages to Ireland since 1996 and will lead another one in April, 2010. To learn more about the pilgrimage go to pilgrimages@earthlink.net.  Jane lives in Tucson, Arizona, at the Desert House of Prayer, where she is a spiritual director, retreat facilitator. Jane is recognized for her creative  and innovative educational programs in the field of spirituality.  She created  “the Anamcara Circle," an educational program to introduce people to the Celtic tradition.

In September, Barbie Hull, a professional photographer in the Seattle area, shared the Fall Garden Gate with Brigid's Circle in  as her way of becoming a sponsoring subscriber! (See home page). Since founding Barbie Hull Photography in 2001, Barbie has been striving to capture people in their environment thoughout all stages of life.  Whether it be newborn babies, families, weddings or people at work, documenting life in pictures is not only a job she loves dearly, but a true passion. Barbie writes that for "inspiration I love to explore, learning about new places and people, always taking pictures and telling the story of my newest adventure!" Barbie is very happy to be sharing her images with you. To see more of her work visit www.barbiehull.com

Additional photos will be appearing soon courtesy of Colorado-based photographer Kris Jenkins and Seattle photographer Diane Ahern.

Past sponsoring subscribers in 2009 have included

WomanSpirit Center, located in Bellevue, Washington, WomanSpirit Center is a gathering place which nurtures spirituality and transformational development. Through retreats and diverse programs, especially their Women in Transition Program, the center offers the gift of time to explore, ponder, and learn where Life is calling. For more details please see the center's website at www.womanspiritcenter.com.

WovenWord Press, www. wovenword.com

Sheila Durkin Dierks, founder of the Press and a subscriber to this monthly prayer sequence, recognizes that voices are lifted up one at a time, as well as in circles of prayer, effort and concern.  

Grey-Robed Monks of St. Benedict, is the community to which writer David Garner belongs and serves as Prior. They have a strong social outreach commitment, which includes having donated to Brigid's Circle to help support other writers and to offer donated subscriptions for those who cannot afford them.