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Looking for a new Editor for Refresh
After ten years editing Refresh, Diane Gilliam-Weeks is stepping down. We’re now looking for that special someone with a passion for communicating contemplative spirituality. Key attributes and …

November 2020 Executive Meeting
What a year it has been for us all - the Executive finally managed a face to face meeting in Wellington in November. Apart from some of the business summarised below, Steve Tollustrup led us in a …

Dancing in the Dark
Joy Cowley is available to lead a 3 day retreat on Dancing in the Dark at the Home of Compassion, Wellington, for any who may be interested. The dates are negotiable, and potentially she could run …

SDI Group Spiritual Direction Session in January
Spiritual Directors International is offering a group spiritual companionship session on-line in the New Year. This session is free for SDI members. It will be held on January 19, 2021 at 2:30 PM …

A New Silence
Spiritual Practices and formation for the Monk Within A new book by Beverly Lanzetta This book focuses on the inner transformation and spiritual practices that guide us to live for the Holy …

Walking the Mystical Path 2021
One of our members Agnes Hermans is offering this Contemplative Programme March - November 2021 Walking the Mystical Path is an 'at home' programme for those wishing to integrate a contemplative …

Listening for the Spirit in Troubled Times…
Hearing our Call in Today's Context Through ScriptureConference of Spiritual Directors Australia30-31 October 2020 on Zoom Dr Michele Connolly rsj, Scripture scholar, Rev Dr Peter Bentley, …

News from February Executive
Your new Executive met in February in Wellington for the day. Here is some of the news from that meeting: Steve Tollestrup Co-opted to Executive: Steve was elected to the Executive last year, but …

Pádraig Ó Tuama visiting Scholar in Wellington
Visiting Scholar in March 2020 Pádraig Ó Tuama is a fascinating and engaging theologian, poet and mediator. He has worked in conflict resolution in Ireland, Africa and the Middle East. He brings …

New books from Coventry Press
Songs from My Soul Wisdom & Spirituality in the Great Sandy Desert byMarie Leonie Williams RSM These poems have their origin in the seven years the author spent among the Walmajarri …