Kristin Philipson

Courage & Renewal Facilitator
Speaks English

Kristin has been a part of the Courage and Renewal Community for more than a decade.  Originally from Edmonton, Canada, Kristin received her B.A. in Honours English at the University of Alberta and studied History, French Literature, Art History and Languages at l’Université Catholique de Lille in France.  She has an M.Div from Emmanuel College, University of Toronto and a DMin in Preaching from McCormick Theological Seminary at the University of Chicago.  In her professional life, Kristin is the Lead Minister for Worship and Spiritual Care at Rosedale United Church in Toronto, Canada.  Kristin joined the Facilitator community with the Centre for Courage and Renewal in 2024.  Kristin considers it her vocation to create space where people can gather to be nourished and sustained, so that they can go out with courage to live their convictions.  She is passionate about helping people to make meaning in their lives and to live out their deepest beliefs with conviction and hope.