• Pastoral Team Leader opportunity at The Bield

    The Bield at Blackruthven is growing their Pastoral Team, and they are currently seeking a new Pastoral Team Leader to join their residential community near Perth. This is a full-time, residential post for someone with a heart for spiritual accompaniment, pastoral care, and collaborative leadership.  Application deadline: 11th May 2026Interviews: 27th May 2026 For information…

  • Book review: Fringe Dweller by Jonny Baker and David Cotterill

    A refreshing series of forty reflections, practices and liturgies that frame Jesus as ‘Fringe Dweller’ (similar to Edge Walker, perhaps?) – One who reached out and advocated for those ‘outside the gate’ or who experienced a form of exclusion, and who experienced something of this in his own life on earth. The reflections are fruits…

  • THE ART OF SPIRITUAL WRITING

    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

  • Book launch: Night Sea Journeying

    Night Sea Journeying by Fiona Gardner 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…

  • The Art of Spiritual Writing – 31 Jan 2026, 10am-12noon

    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…

  • A Dynamic and Vital Connection

    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…