Stephanie Carter is a spiritual formation director, writer, and co-founder of Wellington Heights Community Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Her approach to liturgy is shaped by a desire to bring the realities of everyday life into conversation with contemplative spirituality, embodied practices, and the expansive love of God. Grounded in the belief that the words we pray shape the people we become, Stephanie creates prayers, liturgies, and spiritual practices that invite individuals and communities to encounter God's presence, remember their inherent belovedness, and participate in God's restorative work in the world.