Opening to Love: Decolonising Your Spiritual Direction Practice
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 […]
The Gift of Celtic Spirituality Across Time: Through the Lens of Anam Cara & Anam Cairdeas
Join us on a journey to explore Celtic Spirituality; a gift to help you live “the best life ever” and for those you spiritually direct seeking a better way. Experience and share the joy of both Anam Cara (soul friend) and the blessings of Anam Cairdeas (spiritual groups). This one-part webinar is open to all […]
SDI BIPOC Gathering – April 2024
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 […]
Group Spiritual Companionship – FREE for SDI Members – Roslyn G. Weiner
SDI is pleased to offer spiritual companionship to our SDI Members in an online group setting. Facilitated over Zoom with SDI Staff and experienced spiritual companions, these sessions invite you into a gentle pool of kindness, where you can share your story, be heard by compassionate listeners, and receive the experience of spiritual companionship in […]
Teilhard’s Understanding of Dynamic Cosmic Love applied to Life and Living
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 […]
2024 Online Conference: Spiritual Companioning in the Global Dark Night of the Soul
Save the dates! Registration and more details coming soon.
Spiritual Director Formation Program Leaders and Spiritual Companion Mentors Gathering
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.
In-person Seattle Event: A Journey of Hope and Transformation with Sr. Lucy Kurien
Interfaith Community Sanctuary 1763 NW 62nd St,, Seattle, Washington, United StatesCalling all Seattle-area SDI Friends! Spiritual directors, companions, and wayfarers are all welcome to join us for this FREE gathering on Saturday, May 25th at 10am. Join us for an inspiring Saturday with Sr. Lucy Kurien, the visionary founder of Maher, a transformative organization dedicated to uplifting marginalized communities in India. Sr. Lucy's tireless work […]
Mapping Our Journeys: Contemplative Art and Group Spiritual Companionship
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 […]