For Spiritual Directors

Professional Community

We provide a standard of care in the work of spiritual direction that follows the Spiritual Directors International ethical guidelines. Our member community meets annually to renew our commitment to our work and the center. To find out more about joining our community you can read our expectations of our applicants here. 

Continuing Education

We value the continued learning of our spiritual directors and frequently offer quality continuing education opportunities. All spiritual directors or those in training are welcome to attend these events. We invite guest spiritual directors from around the country to share with us from their area of expertise. We have been blessed to have speakers such as:
Sandra Lommosson on Trauma, The Soul and Spiritual Direction
Dr. Frank Rogers, Jr. on Inner Family Systems in Spiritual Direction
Dr. Maria Tattu Bowen on focusing and supervision training 
Dr. Susan Phillips Executive Director at New College Berkeley
Monica Romig-Green on improvisation in spiritual direction and Story in Spiritual Direction

SUpervision

We offer group supervision typically two times a year, January-May and August-December. Email [email protected] for more information. We also have trained supervisors for individual supervision. You can check out our Director profiles to find a supervisor fit for you. If none of these option fit for you we also recommend Together In the Mystery for supervision offerings.

SPACE

We are graciously sheltered by Westhope Presbyterian Chruch and have two rooms specifically dedicated to spiritual direction for our directors to use. On property there is a labyrinth and prayer spiral open to the public from sunrise to sunset. 

For Everyone

Individual Spiritual Direction

Spiritual Direction is a 50 minute session with a trained listener who compassionately holds space to attend with you to the work of the Holy in your life. Learn more about Spiritual Direction and read our Director profiles.

Group Spiritual Direction

Group direction is a small group of up to 5 participants who meet together about once a month. We listen with one another using a specific guided process that trusts each ones own ability to hear the Holy. To inquire about joining a group email [email protected]. 

Spiritual Retreats/Classes

We believe there are a variety of ways to find healing and guidance, and that a holistic approach is best. Some of our past offerings have included:
Transformation Thru Movement with Janet Lee, physical therapist and feledkrais practitioner, Creative Retreats with artist/coach Wendy Toda, Labyrinth Retreat with Lauren Artress,  and Advent Retreats led by our spiritual directors.

GUest speakers on the contemplative life

We invite guest presenters from around the country to share with us from their area of expertise. We have been blessed to have speakers such as:
Philip Newell from his work in the field of Celtic 
Don Bisson on contemplative response to our world
Alexander Shaia on Quadratos
Jan Richardson on grief
Brian McLaren on Contemplation across the stages of life

To be informed on who is coming, you can share your email with us on our home page. 

Daily Centering Prayer

In partnership with Westhope Presbyterian Church we meet online weekly Monday thru Thursday, 9am PST
All are welcome to attend. Join us here.

Labyrinth and Sacred sprial

Open to the public at Westhope Presbyterian Church from sunrise to sunset. For more about labyrinth walking, read "How do I use the labyrinth and sacred spiral?" on our blog page.

Taize

On a small hill in the Burgundy region of France sits a vibrant community of prayer. It has become holy space for many seeking God in a deeper way. The monastery of Taize is a welcoming community that invites people from around the world to come and pray and be in community. At the heart of their style of prayer are simply sung prayers that are meant to be sung over and over again. It is a beautiful time of deepening in our own sense of God with us, as well as, in community. Join monthly meetings in partnership with Westhope Presbyterian Church on the second Tuesday of the month at 7pm.  All are welcome to attend. Click here to join us.