If Christian formation has developed mostly in the West, what does that do to our understanding of God and our spiritual path?

In this session with Dr. Cindy S. Lee, we explore what it means to unlearn and relearn spiritual practices that truly honor our shared humanity. Moving beyond Western frameworks, Cindy invites us into a spirituality rooted in justice, cultural particularity, and communal healing. 

Discover the difference between de-Westernizing and decolonizing spirituality, and why reconnecting with ancestral traditions matters for authentic formation. Learn how practices of contemplation—seeing with the divine gaze—can transform not only our inner lives but also our communities. 

This session offers practical wisdom for spiritual leaders, seekers, and anyone longing for a deeper, collective spirituality. Join us as we shift from individual healing to the flourishing of our collective soul.

Speaker bio: 

Dr. Cindy S. Lee is a spiritual director and professor. Her spirituality honors the traditions of her family which includes the Christian tradition in a Taiwanese immigrant church as well as Taiwanese ancestral, Daoist, and Buddhist traditions. She teaches in the areas of spirituality, mysticism, and particularly a BIPOC-centered spirituality. She is the director of Liberated Together Spiritual Direction School for women of color. She completed a PhD in the area of spirituality from Claremont School of Theology and is the author of Our Unforming: De-Westernizing Spiritual Formation and Contemplative Witnessing: BIPOC Centered Spiritual Direction
You can find out more about her work at https://ourunforming.com/ or follower her on IG: @ourunforming