Friday – William Brook, United Church of Canada William Brook is training for ordained ministry in the United Church of Canada after having been a Genetics professor at the University of Calgary. He studied the Christian contemplative tradition at the Living School, is a trained spiritual director and holds a Master of Divinity from the Vancouver School of Theology. William experiences the sacred most often in circles-of-people resting together in silence or sharing from their places of depth and vulnerability. He believes practises of presence help deepen sacred connections and build community. In his current work, he tries to bring contemplative practise into congregational life as a student minister at Living Spirit Centre in Calgary.