There are over 150 Spiritual Directors in our Association. To find a spiritual director, use the drop down boxes to fine tune your search. Click on the Name to find out more about them. Charges/Fees vary considerably and are often on a sliding scale to make it more accessible, so they are not …
Recent Posts
Reflections on Belonging
Compiled by Anne Chrisp for Reflection at recent Executive meeting My heart is heavy for my country, the place I call home.I’ve often wondered, where do I fit in?Am I wanted here?Do I even …
Retreats at Sister Eveleen Retreat House in Sumner
Sister Eveleen Retreat House, situated on Scarborough Hill in Christchurch, was re-opened after earthquake repairs in 2019 and a new Sister Eveleen Retreat House Board of Governance was constituted. …
Joy MacCormick 15.8.1940 – 8.1.2022 Obituary
John Franklin writes... Joy MacCormick was a remarkable woman. I have known her for at least three decades and have always had a deep appreciation of her sharp mind, her astute self awareness, …
Andrew Dunn – thank you
It is with grateful hearts that ACSD acknowledges Andrew Dunn as he enters a well earned retirement. Jeannie Martin Blaker writes... Joyce Hugget wrote a letter to Andrew in 1990: "We are …
Three Nominations for Executive
We have three vacancies on our Executive this year, and so far three nominations. If you have more nominations, please send them to the secretary acsdanz1@gmail.com. In the meantime here is a little …
Membership of ACSD – Proposal for Discussion at TE
Suggestion - That the current membership categories be revised and simplified These were presented at the Training Event where there was a good discussion. If you have thoughts you want to add to …
Alan Jamieson at Training Event
Here are some of the resources Alan has shared from his presentations at our recent Training Event in Waikanae. Presentation 1Presentation 2Presentation 3 …
Out of the Blue: A Guide through the journey of grief and healing
By Mary Redmayne Published by Mahara Press, 2020Book Review by Chris Hartley This 60 page self-published book is beautifully presented; an insightful description of the journey no one wishes to …
A Church Among the Trees
The Auckland Community day in June 2021 was unique for two reasons. It was hosted by the people who meet weekly at St Francis’ Anglican church in Titirangi. This was their first experience of hosting …
Regional News Spring 2021
Usually at our Biennial Training Event we have time to hear what is happening in regional groupings of Spiritual Directors. Jeannie Martin Blaker has chased up some reports, and here is the …
