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I am a mother of 2 biological children and of 5 children not of my womb.  Over many years, I claim and am claimed to be mon, Nana, TT, and Godmother to many.

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 I am a pastor by calling, gift, talent, skill, and training. I serve as a Spiritual Intersectionalist, Philosopher, Healing Theologian, and Public Practitioner of Wholeness. Her work is grounded in the belief that healing, peace, and transformation emerge through intentional relationships—with ourselves, one another, creation, and the sacred.

Her primary modalities of wellness and spiritual practice include conscious breathing, meditation, prayer, sacred engagement, mindful living, lifelong learning, and acupuncture. As a meditation mentor and spiritual guide, Rev. Graves helps individuals and communities cultivate practical, accessible practices that support emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical well-being. Participants often experience greater calm, centeredness, stress reduction, improved focus, lower blood pressure, pain management, and a deeper sense of connection to life.

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In a world continually adapting to rapid social change, collective stress, and post-pandemic realities, emotional and spiritual resilience have become essential. Rev. Graves teaches meditation and contemplative practices as tools for personal renewal, healthy communities, and compassionate leadership.

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Rev. Graves is a graduate of the University of Kansas, St. Paul School of Theology, and the International University of Metaphysics. She is the Founder of Peace Ministry LLC and the Peace Ministry Institute, organizations dedicated to building pathways toward healing, justice, spiritual growth, and human flourishing.

She provides leadership, study opportunities, and pastoral support to diverse communities of faith and practice. She co-facilitates the twice-weekly meditation gathering, Points of Convergence, and hosts educational, spiritual, and community-centered events throughout the year.

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As an author, AcuDetox Specialist, coach, pastor, and parent, her guiding purpose is simple:

"To build and heal relationships that enhance the world."

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working extensively across cultures, generations, family systems, language traditions, gender identities, and differing abilities. Her professional experience spans healthcare, government, nonprofit leadership, higher education, public finance, political analysis, community organizing, advocacy, and faith-based service.

Her spiritual journey has been enriched by engagement with diverse religious and wisdom traditions from around the world, informing an approach that is both deeply rooted and broadly welcoming.

Beyond her professional work, Rev. Graves is a parent, writer, author, drummer, skater, traveler, mediator, and dedicated practitioner of prayer and meditation. She remains committed to cultivating spaces where people can experience healing, discover meaning, strengthen community, and participate in the ongoing work of transformation.