October Update from the London Spirituality Centre

The London Spiritual Direction Network (LSDN)

The London Spirituality Centre seeks a Co-Ordinator for the LSDN to develop its role of encouraging and supporting spiritual directors in their ministry. The Network Co-Ordinator will complete the establishment of an ethical framework; maintain and provide information to members; and work with the Centre Director and other stakeholders in developing the Network. To register your interest or arrange an informal discussion, please contact Mark Godson by email. The postholder will need to be available for the Network Day to be held at the Centre from 10.30 am - 3.30pm on November 15th. Supervision Groups CORRECTION: A revision to the times noted in the last newsletter Supervision Groups -  For those working in spiritual direction, supervision offers professional support, enrichment and development. There are still a few places remaining: Monday evenings (led by Julie Foster), Tuesday mornings (led by  Jim Bateman) Tuesday mornings (led by Mark Godson) Please contact Catherine Chapman if you're interested to know more. Groups meet 9 times per year for 2 hours. Sessions cost £25.   The first in this year's Developing Direction series is this Friday, 3 October Re-imagining God - led by Julian Maddock Friday 3 October 11am - 4pm £40 There are still a few places remaining in this session For future Developing Direction sessions, please see the listings on our website by following this link.   Mindfulness: an introductory course placing it firmly in the wisdom tradition found in Christianity. Mindfulness in the City - a practical introduction Led by Mark Godson Four Thursday evenings in October beginning 9 October 6 - 7.30pm £60   One-day Workshops Saturdays in October, 11am - 4pm, each session: £40 From God's Good Earth: A Day with Pope Benedict XVI on Creation - led by Antonia Lynn Saturday 11 October Priest, Poet, Philosopher: A Day with John O'Donohue - led by Kenneth Boyd Browne Saturday 18 October For details of future sessions in the series "A Day With..." please follow this link to our What's On listings. Spirituality through Painting Led by Julia Keeling and Kenneth Boyd Browne Saturday 25 October (and for details of the sessions on Poetry and Film coming later in the programme, please visit this link) Art and Soul - led by Sheila Jones Creative Workshops in a Contemplative Setting Tuesday 21 October, 2 - 4pm £20 Saturday 22 November, 11am - 3pm £30 Free events in October and November Lunchtime Concerts, Wednesdays 12.30 - 2pm Wednesday 15 October - Programme tba Wednesday 19 November - String trio Bring your lunch and enjoy the music. Free   Meet the Author: Dave Tomlinson  Author of How to be a Bad Christian Vicar of St Luke's Church Holloway, "writer, speaker, passionate seeker after truth and wisdom, and avid explorer of theology, spirituality and life in general." Monday 3 November 6.30 - 8.30pm Free Spiritual Practices in World Faiths presents: Cole Moreton - Wild Spirit Author of Is God Still An Englishman? How we lost our faith (but found new soul) Wednesday 12 November 6.30 - 8.30pm Free And continuing monthly meetings: Open Soul Space A way to explore and deepen prayer practice. Although offered in a Christian context, it is open to anyone of any faith wishing to explore and discover. Mondays: 13 October, 10 November, 8 December 6 - 7.30pm per session: £15 (£10 concessions) Booking not essential: just turn up