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
The Role of Spiritual Directors in Spiritual Transitions with Andrew Mayes March 2024 Andrew introduces material from his book Beyond the Edge, including some unusual models of spiritual direction, to help explore our role in accompanying those who are in spiritual transition. The Revd Canon Dr Andrew Mayes is a spiritual writer, international teacher of spirituality and…
This presentation by Phil Harrison SJ on the writing of Rob Marsh SJ was given online on Monday 26 June 2023. Rob Marsh SJ has been a leading light in the Ignatian Spirituality movement in Britain over the past decades. In this workshop Phil Harrison SJ shares key insights from his new collection of essays….
The Art of Spiritual Writing – Using writing to deepen discernment and direction Writing is not something that naturally occurs within the process of Spiritual Direction these days. And yet it can be a very effective way of opening doors to shed more light on the identity and spiritual journey of the companion. This event…
Join the dance … … at the launch of the Spiritual Direction Forum UK We’ll tell our story so far, celebrate who we are now – including you! – share and pray for the emerging vision, with liturgy and small group sharing. Saturday 14 May 10am – 1pm. Click Here to book your place …
A Dynamic and Vital Connection: Theology, Spirituality and Spiritual Direction On Saturday 8 November (10am-3pm, online) we will be exploring our explicit and implicit understanding of the interaction between theology, spirituality and spiritual direction. Our hope is to encourage a renewed interest in and commitment to the dynamic between our inner experience, scripture and the Christian…
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…
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
