Embrace a spirituality rooted in creation. Discover how nature-centered practices like forest bathing, stargazing, and seasonal awareness can expand your spiritual consciousness and deepen your relationship with the earth.

The Rev. Dr. Craig Mueller is a pastor, spiritual director, and auxiliary faculty member at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago with more than 30 years of ministry experience. Known for his deep integration of worship, preaching, and spiritual formation, Craig brings a unique blend of pastoral insight and academic expertise to Project Starling. As the developer of Spiritual Formation: Spiritual Practices for Wholehearted Living, he equips emerging leaders and lifelong learners with tools for reflection, healing, and embodied spirituality. His teaching invites learners into practices that foster balance, discernment, and deeper connection with self, others, and the divine.