The legacy of coloniality lingers, even within our most intimate spiritual spaces. For many, particularly people of colour and those of us on the African continent, Western spiritual values and practices can feel alienating to who we really are, perpetuating a sense of disconnection from our authentic experience of the Divine. Coloniality produces pain and […]
Join us on April 23rd at 1p.m. PT! Our remarkable presenter, Rev. Nhien Vuong, J.D., M.Div., is going to help us “Listen Around the Circle” through a BIPOC lens.In a time of great division, polarizing communication, and constant “othering,” Reverend Nhien Vuong, J.D., M.Div., draws from her training and experience as a professional mediator, pastoral […]
Explore Teilhard's concept of naming the energies of dynamic cosmic Love and how they apply to our lived experience. We will discern how the Eye and Ear of our own hearts can be awakened to recognize that our personal choices are mere 'specks' in the vast and evolving universe. All are welcome to join us […]
If you are part of a spiritual direction formation program or a guide or mentor to spiritual companions, we invite you to join us on May 15th for our SD formation program leaders/SC mentors gathering.
SDI Creative Director Matt Whitney will facilitate this gathering of spiritual companions in which we’ll bring a playful drawing exercise into our time of contemplative sharing. Together and with instruction we will create a very simple drawing of a map, which we can use to discern on aspects of our spiritual journey. No skill or art experience is required for this activity, although doodlers will particularly enjoy it. All that’s needed is a piece of paper, something to draw with, and an open heart. There will be space to share our maps in small groups and in a larger group setting.How to Register / Instructions:Please read through the instructions below before signing up.(Not yet an SDI Member? Click here to join.)Once you register for a session, you will be sent a password-free invitation with the Zoom link. If you don’t see it, please check any Junk Mail or Spam folders.Please only sign up if you have checked […]
Join us for a free meditation together over Zoom with Sean Tetsudo Murphy, who will also guiding our four-part series on Wednesdays. In this session, we'll receive some guidance, sit together in contemplation, and have a little time for Q&A. Use the RSVP form below to receive the Zoom link and instructions.If you are looking […]
Join us for a free meditation together over Zoom with Sean Tetsudo Murphy, who will also guiding our four-part series on Wednesdays. In this session, we'll receive some guidance, sit together in contemplation, and have a little time for Q&A. Use the RSVP form below to receive the Zoom link and instructions.If you are looking […]
This is a space for LGBTQIA+ spiritual directors and companions to gather and connect.Nature Companionship and ConversationIn this session, we will have a brief overview of Nature Companionship, go outside or near a window to nurture relationship and reciprocity with the more-than-human world, and discuss queer connection to each other and the natural world.HostDr. Jeanette Banashak is […]
Join us for a free meditation together over Zoom with Sean Tetsudo Murphy on July 22 at 8 a.m. Pacific. In this session, we'll receive some guidance, sit together in contemplation, and have a little time for Q&A. Use the RSVP form below to receive the Zoom link and instructions.He is also leading an extraordinary […]
In this session, we will hear from three formation leaders to share about key elements of their programs, the audiences, platforms and methodologies they are using.Cindy Lee runs Liberated Together School of Spiritual Direction trains and empowers WoC/QWoC and non-binary PoC to facilitate spiritual care and companioning Rev Seifu will share about formation of Buddhist spiritual companions […]
Whether you're new to offering individual spiritual direction or looking to expand or refashion your existing practice, our new webinar is an opportunity to explore the richness inherent in witnessing and being witnessed by a community of other seekers and acquire some of the tools necessary to offer group spiritual direction.Join us September 9th, 1 […]
Join us on November 20th from 2-3:30 p.m. PST, for the Spiritual Director Formation Program Leaders and Spiritual Companion Mentors Gathering. In light of the ever increasing complexities in our world today, this will be an opportunity for us to collectively support and nourish one another; share how we are preparing spiritual directors to live […]
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