Our Mission
Believing love and peace to be gifts living in all of us, Tacheria Interfaith Spirituality Center is dedicated to promoting spiritual growth and companionship in groups and individuals so we may serve as examples of wisdom in the world.
We are the home of two schools:
Wisdom’s Way (Online/Zoom), Tacheria (in person/Tucson)
Tacheria, a Yaqui word meaning inner spirit or inner journey reflects both the native Southwest roots and the purpose of our center:
- to offer spiritual direction and companionship
- to help people grow in spiritual maturity
- to train spiritual directors
- to provide a multifaith spiritual home through classes, workshops and retreats.
Fall Tacheria & Wisdom’s Way Courses Accepting Registrations Now


A new class cohort at each of our two schools – Tacheria (In-person, Tucson) and Wisdom’s Way (Online) – is beginning to form now. We’d love to talk with you if you have questions. Or fill out your application and our two directors – Betty Stauffer (Tacheria) or Ken Vorndran (Wisdom’s Way) – would enjoy having a conversation with you! Online information and applications are found here:
TACHERIA or WISDOM’S WAY Interfaith Schools of Spirituality
A New Program Offering from Tacheria Center:

NEW Practicum in Interfaith Spiritual Direction
The New Practicum component of Wisdom’s Way and Tacheria interfaith Schools provides students with a real-world opportunity for learning through practice in the skills and accepted practices of Spiritual Direction (Spiritual Companionship). Learn more here…
Current School Activity Pages
TACHERIA INTERFAITH SCHOOL OF SPIRITUALITY, 2024-2025 Cohort. View our Winter Retreat Photos, Student Class Activities.
WISDOM’S WAY (ONLINE) INTERFAITH SCHOOL OF SPIRITUALITY, 2024-2025 Cohort. View our Winter Retreat Photos, Student Class Activities.