Wednesday, 25 May 2016

Developing Direction









Deepening Direction



Deepening Direction: From Novice to Apprentice: A year-long development course
Dates:  Fridays, 11 - 4pm, 14 Oct, 11 Nov, 9 Dec, 3 Feb, 3 Mar, 31 Mar, 28 Apr, 9 Jun, 7 July
Cost: £400


This year, as part of the Developing Direction Programme, we are offering a unique chance to develop the craft of listening and discernment through intensive practice and feedback, with experienced spiritual directors.
By nature, spiritual direction is solitary, and there is little or no opportunity for direct reflection on the practice of our craft, in the way there would be if one were, say, a carpenter or a writer.  The purpose of the course is not to give more knowledge of topics linked to spiritual direction, but to offer the participants an experience of giving spiritual direction, and developing their craft through kindly observation, feedback, and reflection on what happened in each session.

The course is aimed at spiritual directors with a little experience at their craft, but who have not had enough opportunity to take their practice to a more competent, confident and relaxed level.  It is open to people who have completed a training somewhere (ISC, Encounter, SPIDIR, etc.), and have had at least one year’s relationship with at least one directee post training.

The programme will be led by Julian Maddock, with Ken Browne and Annette Kaye as additional tutors, depending on numbers.
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AND.... watch this space
Developing Direction, the Monthly Programme is returning in January 2017
For general queries about or suggestions for the Developing Direction Programme contact Julie Leger Dunstan, Coordinator for the Network of Spiritual Directors on leger.dunstan@virgin.net






Book Now for June Workshops



Developing Direction - Listening to the unsaid/unspoken: the hidden language of those with terminal Illness
3 June 2016, 11 - 4pm
with Sr Diane Reynolds and Ursa Salobir
Cost: £45

This day will focus on how we journey alongside those who are terminally ill from the perspective of Spiritual Accompaniment and within the clinical context.  The workshop will consist of input and conversation between Sister Diane and Dr Ursa based on their personal experience of accompanying those with terminal illness. It will include writings, poems, and reference to real-life situations. Please bring to this day your own experience in this field as well as being ready to engage in conversation and explore together on the subject matter.  Read more and book

Safeguarding and Spiritual Direction
Friday 10th June 1 - 4pm 
with Dawn Watson from CCPAS (the Churches Child Protection Advisory Service)


From time to time spiritual directors may find themselves presented with an event which concerns child or vulnerable adult abuse, either historic or current. This morning is designed as an event for all spiritual directors & those training to become spiritual directors on the issues we need to consider when working with vulnerable adults issues concerning Safeguarding
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All Kinds of Ways of Praying (Part 2)
Led by Rosey Feuell
Monday evenings
6 – 8.30pm
June 6,13, 20, 27 June, 2016
Cost: £80

This Course is designed for people who may be familiar with traditional prayer times and methods, but would like to be more adventurous and creative in their approach and possible follow-up activities, relating prayer to their own needs and personal expression. We are have spaces for anyone wishing to book on for Part 2 of this course which can be taken independently from part 1 Read more and book

The Food of Love: Hexachordia Celebrates Shakespeares Music
Monday, 20th June, 6 - 7pm
Cost: £10, including a glass of wine or juice
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Organised by our friend Gaynor Harper, this concert will be a feast for the ears! Hexachordia will perform a programme of Elizabethan music, inspired by quotations from the Bard's works, on instruments including the lute, recorders, violas and virginals.  Read more and book


Wednesday, 27 April 2016

News from the London Spirituality Centre

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London Spirituality Centre Survey
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‘The LONDON SPIRITUALITY CENTRE seeks to offer resources for well-being and supports those who seek to live a wholehearted life. Drawing upon ancient Christian wisdom and contemporary psychological insight, the Centre offers training and development opportunities for individuals and groups including two formation courses for spiritual directors, supervision groups and a wide variety of workshops’

The Centre is undertaking a reflective process at present and the Director and Trustees have asked John-Francis Friendship to review its work and make recommendations for its future direction and priorities.

As someone who is interested in the Centre you are invited to assist this process by completing a short survey.  Please use this link London Spirituality Centre Survey to fill the online survey.  Thank you so much for your time and for helping us shape the future of the Centre. 


Upcoming Offerings 

Developing Direction Series
Julie Dunstan, Director of Encounter
The Naming of Cats
Charism and Personal Vocation
6 May 2016, 11am - 4pm


This will be a day to re-affirm the gift of spiritual direction within the church and also to name and celebrate our individual and unique charism within this ministry. (For those who might be baffled by the title of the day, see TS Eliot’s poem of the same title).  Read more and book 







Introduction to MBTI with Sue Wilson
Four consecutive Monday afternoons beginning 6th June 2016
2-3.30pm
£80
(Includes the cost of Myers-Briggs questionnaires and assessment by Sue Wilson)

Sue Wilson's workshops provide an introduction to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).  The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a self-report questionnaire designed to make Jung’s theory of psychological types understandable and useful in everyday life.   MBTI results describe valuable differences between normal, healthy people – differences that can be the source of misunderstanding and communication problems. Read more and book



Safeguarding and Spiritual Direction
Friday 10th June 1 - 4pm 
with Dawn Watson from CCPAS (the Churches Child Protection Advisory Service)
Cost: £30  (members of the Communty of Spiritual Directors receive a 10% discount)


From time to time spiritual directors may find themselves presented with an event which concerns child or vulnerable adult abuse, either historic or current. This morning is designed as an event for all spiritual directors & those training to become spiritual directors on the issues we need to consider when working with vulnerable adults issues concerning Safeguarding

Topics that will be covered include:
Who is a vulnerable adult or adult at risk?
Who might be abused?
What issues relating to abuse should raise our concern?
Who might abuse?
How to handle the matter of confidentiality.*
Signs and symptoms
Responding to concerns

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(re)Connecting with God
Facilitated by Annette Kaye & Julian Maddock
Time/Dates:    Monday evenings, 6:00 – 8.30pm from the  29th September to 6th December (no class on the 24th October as this is half term)
Cost:     £250

This group is for anyone wishing to explore their spirituality in an open and non-partisan way. It is an opportunity to discover more about who you are, what you want from life, what life wants from you, and who or what God is for you. ‘God’ is a tricky word and we all mean something different by it. We trust that God is good and is at work in us and in our lives, and this group offers the space and some tools for us to pay attention, notice, listen and connect to this God. Our exploration together is experiential and will involve exercises on our own and in groups, sharing experiences and learning from each other.  Read more and book




ISC Open Afternoon
Free
Thursday 19 May 2016
2-4pm


Introducing Ignatian Spirituality, exploring the call to spiritual accompaniment and reflecting on what the Spiritual Exercises might have to offer. If you are considering Ignatian training, join us for a free open afternoon at the London Spirituality Centre to find out more about this 3-year course.
With Andrew Walker and Ellen Farmer. Read more and book





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The Church of St Edmund, the home to the Spirituality Centre is open from Monday to Friday from 10.30am to 4.00pm offering a peaceful and contemplative resource.

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