Our Team

Courtnay hails from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. She was ordained as a priest in the Anglican Church of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia in 2020. Courtnay is also a Spiritual Director and enjoys pointing people towards the creation itself as the original “soul friend.”

Courtnay has earned a Masters in Theological Studies from McMaster Divinity College, taught English in Japan, and worked as the Cross Cultural Engagement Coordinator for the Creation Care Study Programme (CCSP) in Belize. From 2008 to 2024 Courtnay served as Program Director for CCSP New Zealand. She loves Kaikōura, especially kayaking with the acrobatic dusky dolphins!