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 …
News
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 …
Bev Phillips – thanks for being on the Exec
Lew Marsh thanked Bev for the work she has done over 6 years on the ACSD Exec, here are some of his reflections I first came to know of Bev over 60 years ago when our family started visiting the …
How can ACSD recognise and support the SD work that is going on in diverse contexts around our country?
Some thoughts presented to the 2021 ACSD BGM 4th September 2021 by Jeannie Martin Blaker What I am putting forward is a question for discussion around our membership: I am putting this …
Professional Supervision for Spiritual Directors (online)
Run by St Francis College Queensland This on line course delivered in 3 intensives of 2, 3, 2 days. This course is designed to form experienced Spiritual Directors in the art and practice of …
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 …
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 …
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 …