About Kim Colella, MA
“If there is to be real peace in the world, we must start with our own self."~Kim Colella
Kim Colella
Kim Colella founded Body Sacred in Tacoma, WA in 1991. Her mission is to be an evocator of the Sacred and to help others celebrate its magnificence in themselves, their relationships and their world. She has been privileged to witness the diverse expression of the Spirit through several life experiences.
Kim ministered to both the elderly and teens as a Jesuit Volunteer; traveled to Calcutta to experience the work of Mother Theresa; joined a delegation of women to witness the AIDS pandemic in South Africa; assisted over 25 women in giving birth, helped others prepare for their deaths and created a peace program for Bryant Montessori in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood. Such experiences have fostered in her a deep awe and respect for each phase of life. Kim is the recipient of the 1992 Decade Award from the college of St. Benedict, the 2013 Alumni of Distinction award from Hill-Murray High School and the 2010 Laureate of the Greater Tacoma Peace Prize.
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Kim ministered to both the elderly and teens as a Jesuit Volunteer; traveled to Calcutta to experience the work of Mother Theresa; joined a delegation of women to witness the AIDS pandemic in South Africa; assisted over 25 women in giving birth, helped others prepare for their deaths and created a peace program for Bryant Montessori in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood. Such experiences have fostered in her a deep awe and respect for each phase of life. Kim is the recipient of the 1992 Decade Award from the college of St. Benedict, the 2013 Alumni of Distinction award from Hill-Murray High School and the 2010 Laureate of the Greater Tacoma Peace Prize.
Advisory Council | Body Sacred | Kim's Photography | Kim's Travels to Aftica
“If there is to be real peace in the world, we must start with our own self.
The spiral of peace begins here in our own person giving us the grounding we need to be an agent for peace
in our home, our relationships, our neighborhood, our world."~Kim Colella
The spiral of peace begins here in our own person giving us the grounding we need to be an agent for peace
in our home, our relationships, our neighborhood, our world."~Kim Colella
Kim Colella is committed to doing her part to create a more peaceful world.
Peace Work
Kim Colella provides consultation for schools, youth groups and organizations that want to create or deepen their focus on peace and she provides guidance for becoming an International Peace Site. Kim is committed to doing her part to create a more peaceful world. Her peace work started in 1984 as a Jesuit Volunteer. In 1988 and 1989 she led immersion trips for high school students from the Pacific Northwest to work in the barrios of Tiquana, Mexico. In 1991, Kim spent 6 weeks working in Calcutta (which is now called Kolkata), India with developmentally disabled adults as well as working in Mother Theresa’s Home for the Dying and Destitute and at her orphanage. In 2004, Kim traveled to South Africa with a delegation of 16 women to study the AIDS pandemic and in 2015, Kim returns to Southern Africa to work with children orphaned by AIDS.
Kim has continued to do her piece for peace by empowering students, teachers and schools to explore what their small piece is and to do it. Under her direction, a Peace Committee was formed at her neighborhood school, which implemented programs that allowed students to find peace within themselves and to be agents for peace in their school, neighborhood and world.
You can read about the accomplishments of these students on her blog.
Kim was the 2010 recipient of the Greater Tacoma (Washington) Peace Prize.
This honor included a trip to Oslo to be present at the Nobel Peace Prize events. Click here to view Kim’s acceptance speech.
Kim Colella provides consultation for schools, youth groups and organizations that want to create or deepen their focus on peace and she provides guidance for becoming an International Peace Site. Kim is committed to doing her part to create a more peaceful world. Her peace work started in 1984 as a Jesuit Volunteer. In 1988 and 1989 she led immersion trips for high school students from the Pacific Northwest to work in the barrios of Tiquana, Mexico. In 1991, Kim spent 6 weeks working in Calcutta (which is now called Kolkata), India with developmentally disabled adults as well as working in Mother Theresa’s Home for the Dying and Destitute and at her orphanage. In 2004, Kim traveled to South Africa with a delegation of 16 women to study the AIDS pandemic and in 2015, Kim returns to Southern Africa to work with children orphaned by AIDS.
Kim has continued to do her piece for peace by empowering students, teachers and schools to explore what their small piece is and to do it. Under her direction, a Peace Committee was formed at her neighborhood school, which implemented programs that allowed students to find peace within themselves and to be agents for peace in their school, neighborhood and world.
You can read about the accomplishments of these students on her blog.
Kim was the 2010 recipient of the Greater Tacoma (Washington) Peace Prize.
This honor included a trip to Oslo to be present at the Nobel Peace Prize events. Click here to view Kim’s acceptance speech.
Follow Kim's Travels to Lesotho, Africa
Lesotho Bound | A Musical Journey to Africa | Kim's Travels to Lesotho, Africa | Kim's photos from Lesotho, Africa
In August of 2015, Kim traveled to Lesotho, Africa with her family. Her focus was to immerse her 16 year old son, Sam, and his best friend, Will, in the Lesotho culture. While in Lesotho, they spent a week volunteering at the St. Camillus Center for children orphaned by AIDs. Will and Sam used their passion for music to write, perform and record a song with the children to be used both by The Lesotho Connection and by the St. Camillus Center in their promotional materials.
Lesotho Bound | A Musical Journey to Africa | Kim's Travels to Lesotho, Africa | Kim's photos from Lesotho, Africa
In August of 2015, Kim traveled to Lesotho, Africa with her family. Her focus was to immerse her 16 year old son, Sam, and his best friend, Will, in the Lesotho culture. While in Lesotho, they spent a week volunteering at the St. Camillus Center for children orphaned by AIDs. Will and Sam used their passion for music to write, perform and record a song with the children to be used both by The Lesotho Connection and by the St. Camillus Center in their promotional materials.
Safe to Learn Advisory Council
Safe to Learn Advisory Council | Chate Asvanonda | Dr. Nancy Degnan | Renee Domingo | Kim Colella | Dr. Tom Horton | Kay Karr | Avagene Moore |
Sgt. Tracy Moore | Cpt. Jim Olsen | Barbara Thurman |
Safe to Learn Advisory Council | Chate Asvanonda | Dr. Nancy Degnan | Renee Domingo | Kim Colella | Dr. Tom Horton | Kay Karr | Avagene Moore |
Sgt. Tracy Moore | Cpt. Jim Olsen | Barbara Thurman |