Rend your heart and not your garments
and turn to the lord your god
for he is gracious and merciful
Joshua Maria Garcia
Biblical
studies
Joshua teaches Bible Study and Biblical Hebrew throughout the year. Some classes are free, while others are reasonably and flexibly priced. Please scroll down to see current learning opportunities.
spiritual counseling
& direction
writing
and other media
Joshua’s spiritual counseling practice is ideal for clients who are finding their place in the Church, navigating the complexities of sexual/gender identity and faith, or discerning a vocation. A typical session opens with prayer, followed by deep listening to the client’s experiences and concerns. Drawing from a wide variety of contemplative practices, Joshua assists clients with charting a path forward on their spiritual journeys.
Joshua writes devotional guides and poetry, available on Etsy. Click here to learn more. Check out Joshua’s comments on the Lectionary and current events here.
Biblical Studies
Hebrew reading and grammar
Joshua is considering a spring-summer Hebrew series in 2024. Please stay tuned for updates.
Online Community for the Twenty First Century
pear society
The Pear Society, a Christian devotional society, gathers on Stella Maris and is organized around three aims: providing a space for discernment in a private and loving group setting, accountability in spiritual practice, and promoting participation in the sacraments, Marian devotion, and intercessory prayer. The Pear Society is accepting applications for new members and you can learn more by clicking below or attending an open meeting. Joshua is a founding member of the Pear Society and current Secretary.
stella maris
Stella Maris is an online, ecumenical Christian community (on Discord) where folks from around the world gather for prayer and conversation. Joshua founded Stella Maris in 2022 to serve as a gathering place for spiritual seekers in need of fellowship.
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tiktok live
Joshua regularly hosts the Episcopal Daily Office and other devotions on TikTok Live. The broadcasting schedule is available on Stella Maris and generally includes 10AM Morning Prayer on Mondays, with Evening Prayer on feasts or eves of feast on the Western Christian Calendar. Follow Joshua on TikTok to get notifications when they go live!
Contact Joshua
Call or Text
774 274 1987
to sign up for a class
Please Email
Joshua@JMariaGarcia.com