London Spiritual Direction Network Day

Spiritual Direction Network Day 2014 Saturday 15th November 10.30 am - 3.30 pm

Way of the Monk, Path of the Artist: The Contemplative and Creative Paths of Spiritual Direction with Christine Valters Painter For members of the London Network and all those interested in the work of spiritual direction. The number of places is limited so apply early. £15 per person ("early bird" price until Oct 15th) Saturday November 15th 10.30am-3.30pm at The London Spirituality Centre, Lombard Street EC3V 9EA

Christine Valters Paintner, PhD, is a Benedictine oblate and the author of 7 books on monastic spirituality and creative arts. Richard Rohr writes of Christine's work: "This is what we need! Christine is offering us a 'moving monastery' yet with solid grounding in Scripture, Nature, Art, the Tradition, and the Saints! Abbey of the Arts is spirituality for our time and every time." (Fr. Richard Rohr, O.F. M., Center for Action and Contemplation)

"Join us as we explore the archetypes of your inner monk and inner artist and the gifts they offer to us in tending the souls of others, bringing depth and new possibility to our ministry. The monk within draws us to full presence with the divine in all that we do, calls us to seek silence and space so we might hear another voice speak, and welcomes in all that has been rejected. The artist within seeks to give expression to dreams being birthed, lives on the wild edges, and connects to the elemental joy which is our birthright. Together we will explore contemplative and creative practices through teaching, conversation, and experiential explorations." You can read more about Christine here. London Spiritual Direction Network Day "Early bird" price £15. All Welcome. Reserve your place now Christine writes: "I believe that the spiritual life is right here and now, in the midst of the quotidian.  We are not waiting for some better opportunity or clear space which will never arrive as we imagine.  As a Benedictine oblate, I commit to live as a monk in the world, bringing presence to paying my bills, washing dishes, being a partner in marriage, and navigating the ordinariness of life. I come most alive in that fertile space where the inner monk and artist meet and dance together.  I created the Abbey out of a desire to host a space where other monks and artists could find a welcoming place for deep inner work and an encounter with the great Source of both silence and creativity. I am committed to contemplative living, one rooted in Sabbath rhythms, and consider myself an urban monk and part-time hermit.  Most days you can find me praying lectio divina, writing, receiving photos, preparing to teach, collaborating with fellow monks and artists, going for a long walk along the shores of Galway Bay, swimming in the pool or the sea, practicing yin yoga, dancing, having tea with friends, cooking a meal, or on a date with my husband. I believe in the revolutionary power of stillness and spaciousness, and of practicing presence to life's unfolding.  I believe in radical hospitality to both the inner and outer stranger so that all parts may know themselves as welcome and part of a wholeness.  The monk's path matters in this world of division, speed, and productivity." Timetable for the Network Day from 10.00 arrivals and coffee 10:30-12:30 – session #1 12:30-1:30 lunch and networking 1:30-2:30 – session #2 2:45-3:15 liturgy 3:15-3:30 tea and departures Participants will need to bring their own lunch or obtain it from one of the local outlets. Tea/coffee will be provided. "Christine's vision and ministry embody Benedictine Spirituality so well. Incarnational, in calling forth heart with intellect. Creative, in drawing upon all the senses and inviting us out from comfort zones into new possibilities. Balanced. And staying-the-course until the gift emerges. I encourage seekers to consider these resources." -Laura Swan, OSB, author of The Forgotten Desert Mothers and Engaging Benedict: What the Rule Can Teach Us Today London Spiritual Direction Network Day "Early bird" price £15. All Welcome. Reserve your place now Copyright © 2014 The London Spirituality Centre, All rights reserved.

Developing Direction at the Spirituality Centre

Developing Direction and Supervision at the Spirituality Centre

DEVELOPING DIRECTION A series of workshops for practising spiritual directors. Each day runs from 11am-3.45pm. Payment can be made online by credit/debit card (no fees) or by cheque. To book, follow the links below. A Certificate of Attendance for CPD will be available for those who request it. Friday October 3rd: Re-imagining God Julian Maddock: spiritual director, supervisor, trainer who writes about his work at thisbody.info Friday November 7th: Beyond the Edge Spiritual Transitions for Adventurous Souls. Andrew Mayes: spirituality adviser for the Diocese of Chichester, formerly Course Director at St George's College, Jerusalem Friday February 6th: Creativity in Direction Helen Warwick: spiritual director, writer, retreat leader and registered Occupational Therapist Friday March 6th: Noticing the Un-noticed Reflective practice in the ministry of spiritual direction Tony Nolan: Program Leader for Spirituality in Everyday Life Sarum College, retreat facilitator Friday  May 1st: The Naming of Cats: Charism & Personal Vocation Julie Dunstan: spiritual director, psychotherapist, Director of Encounter (The London Course in Spiritual Direction) Friday June 5th: Brief Encounter Mark Godson: Director, the London Spirituality Centre Friday July 3rd: Scissors, glue and paint; from Matisse to Mayhem Clare Herbert: Tutor in Contextual Theology and Mission at SEITE, formerly Lecturer in Inclusive Theology at St Martin's in the Fields and Rector of St Anne's Soho _______________________________________ SUPERVISION GROUPS There are still a few places remaining in Supervision Groups for the academic year 2014-15 on Monday afternoon and evening and Tuesday morning and afternoon only. Each group meets 9 times per year (3 times per term) for 2 hours and the cost is £25 per session. Contact Catherine Chapman to book or for more information. And see our Supervision web page A Cheeky one... Speaking of Catherine Chapman, she invites all to Come and hear her church choir, St Peter’s, Streatham, sing Evensong at Southwark Cathedral on Saturday 20 September at 4pm (we think you might find the full programme here). The music includes Kenneth Leighton’s Let All the World in Every Corner Sing and Heathcote Statham's Magnificat & Nunc Dimitis in E Minor. Autumn highlights at the Spirituality Centre "Spirituality without God" Sanderson Jones, founder The Sunday Assembly Monday 15 Sept 6.30pm - 8.30pm FREE - donations welcomed To book   More Introduction to Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator Mondays, 15 September — 6 October 6.30pm—8.30pm 4 weeks: £60 More details   More Exploring Christian Spirituality John-Francis Friendship & Antonia Lynn Fridays, 14 Oct—12 December 10.45am—12.30pm : £200 More details More Mindfulness in the City A practical introduction with Mark Godson. Thursdays, 9 Oct—30 October 6-7.30pm 4 weeks: £60 More details More Copyright © 2014 The London Spirituality Centre All rights reserved.

Healing Prayer in Chatham

Healing Prayer School, Saturday October 4th 2014 at St Philip and St James church

​, Chatham, Kent​

 , with Lin Button. This promises to be a helpful day for all Christians. Lin has been involved in healing prayer for more than 30 years. Her passion is to impart biblical understanding of the human condition and to see people set free on their journey to wholeness through the cross of Jesus and ministry of the Holy Spirit.  More information and to book at www.pipnjims.co.uk .

Southwark Diocese newsletter - late summer 2014

You can download the Southwark Diocese Spirituality newsletter here, for news, reflections and details of courses and events in Southwark .

Early Autumn events at the London Spirituality Centre

Autumn launch for courses and series Welcoming autumn's crisp air and fresh outlooks Our three-year course in spiritual direction, Encounter, still has a few places available. Year 1 begins 7 October and the deadline for applications is Friday 12 September. Contact the Encounter Administrator for more details. Shorter courses, including (re)Connecting with God and Introduction to Myers-Briggs Type Indicator begin in September, and our introductory course Exploring Christian Spirituality begins in October. As part of our popular free series Spiritual Practice in World Faiths, on Monday 15 September, we welcome Sanderson Jones, founder of The Sunday Assembly. Our Monthly evening meditation and prayer sessions Open Soul Space continue through the autumn. The first in the Developing Direction series is Re-imagining God with Julian Maddock. Encounter Three-year formation programme in spiritual direction drawing inspiration from ancient and contemporary practice in Christian spiritual direction, modern psycho-logical insights and the wisdom tradition found in all religions and cultures. Year 1 meets Tuesday evenings, 6-9pm in term time. 1 year's fees: £1,200 funding assistance is available contact for details Application deadline is 12 September. more Exploring Christian Spirituality A 19-week course intended to be experiential rather than academic, complementing personal journeys in spiritual development 6 October - 20 April 2015 Meets Monday afternoons, 2 - 4.45pm in term time. course fee: £300   Introduction to MBTI Sue Wilson A 4-week course on the principles of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Monday evenings, 15, 22 & 29 September 6 October 6.30 - 8.30pm course fee: £60 Fee includes the cost of MBTI questionnaire and assessment by Sue Wilson Booking deadline is 8 September Spiritual Practice in World Faiths Presents Spirituality without God Sanderson Jones Stand-up Comic and Founder of The Sunday Assembly Monday 15 September 6.30pm Free places are limted so booking is essential Events led by Annette Kaye and Julian Maddock 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, 8 September, 13 October 10 November, 8 December 6 - 7.30pm per session: £15 (£10 concessions) Booking not essential: just turn up (re)Connecting with God 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. A 10-week course: £200 Fridays 10.30am - 12.24pm 26 September -12 December Developing Direction Series Re-imagining God Julian Maddock Friday 3 October 11am - 4pm Session cost: £40 Share Tweet Forward Share Copyright © 2014 The London Spirituality Centre, All rights reserved. This e-news comes from the London Spirituality Centre. Please share it with others. Add us to your address book to prevent emails being regarded as spam. If you wish to unsubscribe from ALL emails from us, please follow the 'unsubscribe' link. Our mailing address is: The London Spirituality Centre Lombard Street London, EC3V 9EA United Kingdom