Events & Resources for Spiritual Directors
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Below you will find: (click on headings to jump to the section) – most recent additions in Bold
Organisations supporting Spiritual Direction
- The Retreat Association
- St Beuno’s
- Association for Promoting Retreats
- London Jesuit Centre
- London Centre for Spiritual DIrection
- Sarum College
Events for Spiritual Directors
- Retreat Association Conference
- SpiDir Berks Bucks Oxon – Watering the Garden
- Streams in the Desert
Courses
- Catching the Wind
- Ignatian Spirituality & Spiritual Direction
- Encounter Course – London Centre for Spiritual Direction
- A Companion’s Way – Gloucestershire
Other resources and Information
Spirituality and Practice
Jesuit Institute
Gestures
Organisations supporting Spiritual Direction
Resources for Spiritual Directors and Trainers, including the Spiritual Direction Guidelines, can be found here:
http://www.retreats.org.uk/spiritual-direction
The Association for Promoting Retreats offers helps in finding retreats and events
What’s on for Spiritual Directors at the London Jesuit Centre https://www.londonjesuitcentre.org/whats-on/for-spiritual-directors
Developing Direction
A programme of events and groups designed to foster the ongoing development and support of spiritual directors
https://www.lcsd.org.uk/events-programmes/developing-direction/
Sarum College www.sarum.ac.uk
- Course in Spiritual Direction (online, onsite and mixed mode) – next online course begins March 2025
- Christian Spirituality Courses
- Individual Retreats / Supervision / and more
Other resources and Information
Spirituality and Practice: https://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/ This multifaith and interspiritual website, founded by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, is devoted to resources for spiritual journeys.
The Way: https://www.theway.org.uk/ The Way is an international journal of contemporary Christian spirituality, published by the British Jesuits. Extensive back catalogue of articles available.
The Jesuit Institute: https://www.jesuitinstitute.org/ The Jesuit Institute’s focus is on empowering people, groups and organisations to deepen their relationship with God and help discern Christ’s call in today’s world.
Gestures: Interesting article https://psyche.co/ideas/expert-tips-on-using-gestures-to-think-and-talk-more-effectively
Job Opportunities
Events & Resources for Spiritual Directors
Retreat Association Conference
Creative Encounters: Exploring Imaginative Paths to God
16-19 June 2025, The Hayes, Derbyshire
Key Contributors: Abbot Christopher Jamison OSB, Joanne Anderson, Glen Marshall, Jacqui Parkinson, Mark Oakley, Gaynor & Simon Shaw, Graham Sparkes
Join us for talks, worship, workshops, discussion, resources and inspiration!
Retreat for Spiritual Directors
The Other Presence
A Retreat for Spiritual Accompaniers with the Emmaus Road story. Led by Nick Helm
Tuesday 27th – Friday 30th May 2025
Holland House, Worcestershire
WATERING THE GARDENOngoing Training for Spiritual Directors
Information these events and other aspects of the SpiDir Network can be found on the website: www.spidirnetwork.org.uk
STREAMS IN THE DESERT
Courses
Exploring Spiritual Accompaniment Course
A two-year ecumenical programme of formation providing practical and experiential training in the skills applicable to accompanying others on their faith journey.
St Antony’s Priory | Training (ssm.org.uk)
74 Claypath, Durham, DH1 1QT
Catching the Wind
Discernment Formation for Spiritual Direction Course Leaders
with Rachel Overton and Nick Helm
The next programme begins January 2025
Encounter Course
Encounter is a three year formation programme with a blended-learning format, meeting both online and on-site from London Centre for Spiritual Direction.
It draws its inspiration from ancient and contemporary wisdom in Christian spiritual direction, modern psychological insights and the gifts and challenges of social diversity.
More information https://www.lcsd.org.uk/encounter
