Richard & Trish Bruxvoort-Colligan are our leaders through the series. 


They are partners in life and music, and leaders for all kinds of pilgrims venturing to a new world.


Together, they comprise The River’s Voice. Standing together, they offer something special beyond the sum of their parts. They offer music and leadership inside and outside the church, and are committed to spiritual practices that cultivate kindness in the world.


With over 15 CDs of original music published, they lead worship and perform concerts all around the galaxy. (Mostly in the U.S.)


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Richard Bruxvoort Colligan is a published composer, liturgical theologian, spiritual life coach and worship leader with a passion for thriving spiritual life. 


Bringing to bear his experience as Minister of Worship Life in a large metro Lutheran church, his work on staff at a small rural church, and teaching skills as a guest instructor at Eden Seminary, Richard brings the voice of the emerging church that craves faithfulness in the 21st century. 


His worship songs have been published by many denominations, including the UMC, UCC, and the ELCA. His most recent publication is The Psalm Project published by Augsburg Fortress. 


Faves: blue, chocolate, naps, dumb jokes, clam chowder, 33, Trish's neck.


M.A. Theology and the Arts: United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. 

B.A. Psychology: Luther College. 





Trish Bruxvoort Colligan is a spiritual director, published songwriter, meditation leader, reiki healer, herbalist, yoga practician and retreat leader. 


She is the founder and director of Spirations Institute For Interspiritual Formation, an internationally-known spiritual formation program for women. 


She brings a holistic, post-modern perspective on spiritual formation that calls for active, embodied spirituality in individuals and communities.


Faves: Mexican food, springtime, crime drama tv, no-recipe cooking, hot herbal tea, thrift store shopping, Abby the dog, orange.


   


Richard and Trish live with their son Sam and a handful of furry four-leggeds in Strawberry Point, Iowa. The River's Voice tours throughout the U.S. leading theological conferences and leadership retreats, performing concerts and sharing music with the world as they go. 

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