Subtitled ‘Soul Recovery from Childhood Trauma’, this book by Forum member Fiona Gardner is about how past trauma can affect us long into adulthood, and the part that spiritual renewal can play in managing this. Fellow Forum member Catherine Williams is acknowledged in the book for her support of an earlier draft. Click the title above for a synopsis and further info
Follow up resources to Professor Nicola Slee’s presentation. Reading list: Nicola’s list for exploring the subject further. Blessing: Blessing prayer written by Nicola and used at the beginning. Our light our peace our joy a prayer by Nicola and used in the session inspired by Simeon the Theologian. Chat: Read comments, recommendations and questions given by…
THE ART OF SPIRITUAL WRITING Using writing to deepen discernment and direction – with Richard and Eirene Palmer You can watch the recording of this session here. https://youtu.be/xNERkjyr7gA
Spiritual Direction Forum 2025 – 8 November Our online day conference explored the interplay of theology, spirituality and spiritual direction and how this is an integral part of Christian spiritual direction. The day included two presentations, time for reflection and group work. You can view the presentations and the slides here. Also, is a summary…
The Charity Commissioners have now given the Spiritual Direction Forum UK Charitable Status. “We are satisfied that SPIRITUAL DIRECTION FORUM UK is a charity and it has been entered onto the Register of Charities with the Registered Charity Number 1207982.” We are established as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and the Board of Trustees comprises: Julie Dunstan, Nick…
Seeing in the Dark: Accompanying people through times of struggle and uncertainty You can download the handout from Chris’s morning here. Christopher Chapman’s morning of reflection ‘Seeing in the Dark was part of the Spiritual Direction Forum UK’s ‘supporting and resourcing spiritual directors‘ . Saturday 3 December 2022, 10.00 – 13.00. Life is joyful, beautiful and a…
You can download the slides from Helen’s presentation by clicking on this text
Group 3. To advocate and encourage the creative development of this ministry within the church and in a changing world by
Group Members: Julie Dunstan, Chris Chapman, Julia Mourant, Naomi Gates and Sarah Lear
Group 2. To promote and protect good practice by
Group Members: Susanne Carlsson, Nick Helm, Chris Mason, Rachel Overton, Ruth Holgate
We desire
In the same spirit in which Spiritual Direction is conducted, we will endeavour to:
Create a Core Committee
Create three working groups to represent the three faces of the forum
The committee has been operating from the beginning. Current membership is: Nick Helm & Julie Dunstan (co-chairs), Ruth Holgate, Susanne Carlsson, Catherine Williams.
It has:
Group 1. To support and resource spiritual directors by
Group Members: Catherine Williams (Chair), Ray Andrews, Mary Flitcroft, Henriette Howarth, Peter Rainford & Vron Smith
