Courtney Canfijn

Courtney Canfijn joined the staff team at the Center in 2020 as the Special Projects Coordinator and merged that role with the Communications Director in 2023. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Spiritual Life Center. 

Courtney is a graduate of the  Spiritual Companion/Director training program and served as a program partner for the class of 2024. He currently serves as an active Spiritual companion at the Spiritual Life Center and in his own private practice.

Courtney is a self trained artist, and considers his artistic process to be part a large part of his inward journey of self exploration and  spiritual practices. Courtney believes that everything is spiritual, whether it be praying, sitting in deep meditation, painting, exercising, spending time with his family, or brushing his teeth. He believes it is all in the intention and mindset that can create nearly anything as a spiritual practice. Courtney considers himself to be a contemplative Christian, while also engaging with and finding deep wisdom, beauty, and truth in other faith traditions.

Courtney, his wife Rachel, and two children currently reside in West Hartford CT.