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A Love Quilt – Later Faith Patches
Trish McBride writes about some of her writing journey, culminating in a new book last year. Back at the 2004 Training Event, someone mentioned that there were no longitudinal studies of …

ACSD Open Day 1 Sept 2022
Our ACSD Open Day Offers workshops to both members and non-members of the association. If you are a non-member and would like to attend one of these Open Day Workshops please click on the …

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 …

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 …