Alumni Spotlight: Rev. Larry J. Morris III

Rev. Larry J. Morris III (he/they) is a spiritual director/companion based out of Chicago, IL. You can learn more about them and their work at www.larryjmorris3.com.

1. How has your spiritual direction practice been unfolding since the practicum?

Since I’ve completed the practicum in 2021, my spiritual direction practice has been unfolding in surprising and beautiful ways. I started my own practice and LLC shortly after the practicum and continued to accompany a directee I started meeting with during the practicum. My practice has grown since then and I accompany individuals and small groups, and I’ve led webinars and workshops on spiritual direction. I also work with Spiritual Directors International as the Community Coordinator helping them support groups of spiritual directors/companions.

2. What kind of self-care helps ground your spiritual care work?

I have a community of care which includes a spiritual director, therapist, and clergy group which provides various kinds of care and support. I also practice silence and stillness often which helps to ground my spiritual care work. Reading and listening to podcasts about spiritual direction/companionship and attending events through Spiritual Directors International (SDI) and Spiritual Directors of Color (SDC) Network also help to ground my spiritual care work by reminding me I am not alone in this work.

3. How do you think Still Harbor impacted you?

Still Harbor helped to equip and support me in my calling as a spiritual director/companion. The practicum included the wisdom of BIPOC and Queer people which helped me to lean more fully into my own sense of calling as a spiritual companion. I also participated in Still Harbor’s Group Supervision and Community of Practice both of which provided space for me to reflect on my spirituality while also giving me a model to implement for others. I am deeply appreciative of the impact Still Harbor continues to have on my life and my practice.

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