Credentials

The Clergy Support Memorial Church Board was in full agreement to certify the Rev Constance Giroux to the office of Appointed Designated Minister – Spiritual Direction on April 29, 2019. Her ministry focus is Biblical Life Coaching, and she has a practice offering support in her community. A key factor of the Board’s decision was her listening skills, her dedication and sincere desire to help all to be their best and find an unconditional acceptance within their personal beliefs.

Spiritual Direction Ministry

Rev. Constance has served in Spiritual Direction Ministry for over three decades, working with people 1:1 or in a group setting. She has always enjoyed being an empathic and spiritual guide, encouraging others to be their best by embracing, engaging and enjoying the life they have been gifted.

Constance provides a safe and honest conversation that allows others to gain clarity and confidence within their personal life experiences. She is a person whose life experience has “uniquely qualified” her to facilitate direction to those seeking to generate a better self. Encouragement is expressed through practical, collaborative learning environments, teachings of mindfulness and opportunities for spiritual self-discovery.

“When a person realizes they have been deeply heard their eyes moisten. In some real sense they are weeping for joy. It is as though they are saying, “Thank God, someoneheard and understands me. Someone knows what it is like to be me.” Carl Rogers.

She herself embraces a genuine, authentic lifestyle of positive regard and unconditional acceptance. Life is to be lived full of joy and abundantly, bringing God’s love into our daily lives.

Pastoral Care

Rev Constance makes herself available to her community a number of ways. She loves working with couples, providing access to the sacraments, including Baptisms, Christenings and Wedding ceremonies.

She also offers through her 13th Street Outreach program healthy alternatives for those who are experiencing food insecurities and difficult life interruptions. It’s a “meet them where there are at approach.”

Her thoughts on Theology

“I walk among and provide genuine, authentic, unconditional non-judgemental acceptance to all which God brings across the path. I believe in healthy relationship. The gift of life is all about relationship. The past 25 some years have been spent opening wide the gates to all who seek a relationship with God and beyond. I have met each person where they are at in their own experiences. I fearlessly involve myself. With forgiveness being the key, “It is Jesus’ desire that not one be left uncared for.””

Personal Interest

She has a heart for people. Constance enjoys the solitude nature provides, whether walking, hiking, bonfires, kites, beaches or gardening. She values her relationships with her two adult daughters, their husbands, and the newest adventure of being “Majah” to her three elementary aged grandchildren.

Constance is an advocate for all social justice. She lives by the Golden Rules. “Love God with all your heart, mind, body and soul, and do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” As a CSMC Appointed Designated Minister, an avid researcher and learner, Constance continues to share her gifts within her community.