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Gloria G Hughes

I am a passionate lover of life, wife, mother, co-creator, who takes delight in experiencingthe fullness of God in each moment of life, and have a great desire for othersto connect with the creative spirit within all of God creation. I am aneducator and a life-long learner.

I graduated from Poteau High School in 1976, The University of Central Oklahomain 1980 (with a B.M.E. in Music Education), Pfeiffer University 2005 with aM.A.C.E., and continued theological studies at Wesley Theological Seminary andHood Theological Seminary.

I am married to Chris B Hughes from Ft. Walton Beach, Florida and between us wehave 5 children, two sons-in-love, ages 19-29. Weare currently living and serving in extension ministry in Ft. Walton Beach Florida. We live among and seek to serve the condo community at Pier One. 

I am the founder, designer, and ministry consultant for viaCREATIVA, a liturgical art ministry. I am available for workshops, consultation, and excited about being a co-creative partner with you. I am also a co-founder of the Foundation for Christian Formation with my husband Chris and dear friends, Ed and Kathleen Kilbourne. The foundation offers a series of Confirmation events for youth and adults.

Workshop Leadership Experience:

  • Adult Retreat in Pinopolis SC – based on the book Three Simple Rules
  • “Exploring New Forms of Worship” – Clemmons UMC
  • Connecting with the Creative Spirit Within – Pfeiffer Responds
  • Empowering the “Servants” within Your Congregation
  • Spiritual Gifts Assessments – a series of four weekly sessions

Pending Consultation and Workshop Leadership:

  • “Confirmation – New From the Front Lines & A Model Retreat” – Foundation for Evangelism, Congress on Evangelism, Nashville TN

 Other Interests:

  • Biking – I am an amateur cyclist but an experienced crash survivor!
  • Cooking – love trying new recipes and sharing the kitchen with Chris and Chels
  • Reading – give me a large overstuffed chair and I can get lost in a really good read. I also love sitting in my favorite Pier 1 chair at the beach with a book in hand.
  • Walking on the beach – can’t get enough of the sand between my toes.
  • Jazz music – love the old traditional jazz performed by such artists as Count Basie, Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond, Dizzy Gillespie, The Stan Kenton Orchestra, Super Sax, Phil Woods, the Duke, to name a few. 
  • Sunsets on the beach – love them, love them, love them!
  • Sewing - love being in the studio. I just cannot get enough of my creative space.
  • Hanging out with our five children – no exceptions!!!!! (ok, maybe when they are hungry, tired, or grumpy)
  • Guitar – Have one. Love to look at it. Love to hear it played by a real player.
  • Djembe (drum) – just plain fun.
  • nitting – not a master of this craft but feel very connected to my mother and grandmother who have both passed. They were skilled knitters and I have inherited their needles, yarn, and love to create something for others.
  • Laughing – to key to a healthy life!!!
  • Life – want to live it to the fullest!
 
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