Because personal spirituality is sacred and evolving, you can think of spiritual direction as an intentional, confidential conversation about your inner, divine wisdom. Group Spiritual Direction is sometimes called a sacred listening circle. A larger field of vision emerges in a group. It incorporates soulful listening to the depths of human experience— your own, and that of others in the group.
Homework between monthly sessions, September through May, is simply to be attuned to the spiritual nature of you and/or the world. Two options:
2nd Mondays from 1 – 3:15 p.m. (in person at the church)
3rd Tuesdays from 6 – 8:15 p.m. (on Zoom)
There will be an opening reading, silence, and a brief check-in to begin. Participants will then have an opportunity to share their individual spiritual reflection for 7-10 minutes. Others will listen wholeheartedly, then have more silence for the story to seep in and for everyone to reflect on what we heard and helpful ways we might respond. What wisdom might we offer?The cycle will continue until each participant has a chance to share (thus, a limit of 4-5 folks). Stories told by others will be held in confidence.
You are warmly invited into a conversation with me to answer your questions, get to know one another, and decide together whether Group Spiritual Direction is right for you at this time. Thank you for considering this opportunity. Sign up here!
Blessings, Kathleen Ellis
Spiritual Companion/Director
