I work with people both "inside" the Church and on the margins, those who have had negative experiences of church and feel excluded, and those going through challenging issues in their daily lives, those who feel called to Christ and love but who may never have found this in traditional churches. Ken Browne served as interim Director from 2011 to 2012 before Mark Godson was appointed as the Centre Director in June 2012. In 2019 Neil was succeeded by our current Director, Rev Beki Rogers who is also the Principal of the St Edmunds Christian Studies and Licensed Lay Ministry training courses both of which operate from St Edmunds. Jesus could be said to be the model spiritual director, asking people questions that helped them to discover what they believed, what they longed for, what prevented them from pursuing what they so desired and supporting them as they explored. Everyone had time in small groups. This will ensure you are kept informed of developments, receive occasional news and invitations. Clare is married with 3 adult children and has been involved for many years with an ecumenical lay community in West London in pastoral work with young professionals and people of all ages, as well as with . She is Warden of the Community of Spiritual Directors and Director of Professional Development at the London Centre for Spiritual Direction, and a tutor on the Ignatian Spirituality Course, based at LJC. 2006 - 2007 . We offer a regular programme of training and professional development courses for people involved in all kinds of spiritual accompaniment and direction. I learnt loads listening to Maria and Nell, and joining in the breakout discussion groups and Q&A session. (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Browse the directory of Spiritual Directors, Download our guide to choosing a Spiritual Director (PDF), Download our guide to choosing a Spiritual Director (printable booklet), Download our Code of Practice for Spiritual Directors. Walking the way of our Lord the God of Surprises: Accompanied walks in Spiritual Direction by Mary Penley, God works with, not in spite of, the ways in which we have been created: Reflections on a Developing Direction event by Charles Hippsley, Sluggish. Holy Spirit, breathing life into the world;inspire us as we advocate and encourage creative ministry. Please join us! They will not tell you how to behave and what to believe, instead, they will seek to deepen your relationship of personal encounter with the living God who loves you more than you dare to imagine. We can help you find the right director for you: see below. You can then browse our Directory of Spiritual Directors which lists members of the Community of Spiritual Directors who have agreed to observe our Code of Practice. To find out more, visit the website www.lcsd.org.uk, phone 020 7621 1391 or email info@ lcsd.org.uk. Our referral service closes for Christmas, Easter and summer vacations. Browse Events. She served her curacy in north Birmingham, she and her husband now live in London, where they lead one of the Stepney churches. Mark led a faithful team of staff and volunteers whose passion and commitment have delivered and surpassed the Bishops original invitation until he left in 2015. We are often asked for advice and support to other similar ventures, and are happy to share what we are learning. He started training as a Spiritual Director on the Encounter course in 2013 and he is now enjoying this new vocation. All will, themselves, be in direction and receive regular supervision. Disclaimer: The information in this directory is provided by those whose names and information appear here. Its a confidential service, and a free one. Check out The London Centre for Spiritual Direction's events, learn more, or contact this organizer. Bishop Ric was consecrated in September 2015 to support the London Diocesan goal of creating New Worshipping Communities and is available to the National Church to support church planting. Within this section you can find out about the ways the Church is present in London in our local parish churches, chaplaincies, church plants and missional communities and find out about the ordained and lay people who lead them. There is also more information about organisations we are pleased to have as valued partners in the section below called Valued Partners. Contact Antonia to help you find a spiritual director, or if you want to find out if spiritual direction is for you. Please explore our website to learn more or contact us with any questions. Thank you! I work with people who dont consider themselves religious, but long for meaning, clarity and direction. A few times a year, our Spirituality Team sends out a mailchimp newsletter for anyone involved in a ministry of spiritual listening, accompaniment and prayer guiding, including spiritual directors, chaplains and clergy. Ever since Jesus, Christians who want to explore and grow in their faith have instinctively sought out others to listen to them and to be alongside them. I am an Ignatian trained spiritual director offering on-going spiritual direction at my home in Hythe.I aim to offer a welcoming space for people wanting to explore their spiritual life, whatever their background. Alone. My background includes management training, coaching and bereavement support. I have experience of using Zoom in order to meet with my directees. Ignatian spiritual directors are trained to listen attentively and to help you to explore your awareness of Gods presence and activity in all your daily life. Maria Manuela Silva reflects on a logging for light as we head into Advent. The Centre is an initiative of the Diocese of London and the Diocese are involved in overseeing the work here at the Centre through the Centre Director, Rev Beki Rogers. Office. 2010 - 2012. All these directors are trained in spiritual direction, are in spiritual direction themselves, receive supervision for their ministry and engage in on-going training and development.This group of directors is drawn from a range of Christian traditions, include women and men, lay people as well as those in ordained ministry and/or religious life.Our referral service closes for Christmas, Easter and summer vacations. All will, themselves, be in direction and receive regular supervision. London Centre for Spirituality Spiritual Direction. Everyone is welcome to join us on Wednesday morning from 9:15 9:45am for morning prayer followed by coffee and conversation with the staff based here at St. Edmunds. If you are searching for a spiritual director, we also offer a service where our Referrals Co-ordinator, who is also the Warden of the Community, will help you think through what you are hoping for, and will offer suggestions about an appropriate director from our Community. However, it became the most badly damaged City church during World War I through a direct hit at 10am on 7th July 1917 in the first raid by Gotha bombers that replaced the earlier Zeppelins. Giving time to your-self, and paying attention to the journey; Paying attention to the movements in your life; Being prepared to change as you discover more about how God is seeking you out; Meeting with your Director on an agreed, regular basis. A letter from our Director, Beki Rogers, to our Community. Our links with the Diocese of London was further strengthened by the next Director, Neil Evans who combined his Centre role with being Diocesan Director of Ministry. Geoffrey Studdert-Kennedy, nicknamed Woodbine Willie, was rector here from 1921-29. We offer regular 1-day events for people already working as spiritual directors, and other people with a listening component to to their ministry. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. Richard Foster. Our members hail from around the world and we are always looking to broaden our supportive network. For three years the Centre benefited from Neils inspirational leadership as Director before handing over to Beki Rogers. Office in London, spiritual direction. The London Centre for Spiritual Direction is an independent charity that works closely with the Diocese for anything you might like to know about spiritual direction. 1 was here. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Sessions usually last for up to an hour and the agenda is, normally, set by you, the directee. Since being diagnosed with autism herself 6 years ago, she has been passionate about equipping church leaders and spiritual . If you live outside London, you should contact the Jesuits in Britain who keep a nationwide list of Ignatian-trained directors (including London-based directors happy to work with people based further afield). The SpiDir Network (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire) Cenacle Sisters - offer spiritual direction/accompaniment in Liverpool, London, Seacombe and Poole. If you select online or either, we have a much wider pool of directors we might offer you.Meetings: usually spiritual direction sessions will last an hour. For some this will be to work in forms of spiritual direction and giving retreats. Here we are, you and I, and I hope a third, Christ, is in our midst (St. Aelred of Riveaulx). Its focus was to work collaboratively on promoting spirituality in the city and be a resource for people seeking to grow in faith, with a variety of training courses and events. Have you noticed that although much is taken away through this time of Pandemic, so much is given? 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My particular interests as a Spiritual Director are in our Celtic Christian roots, noticing God in the everyday of life and creation, and I enjoy working with creativity and images and pictures in prayer and reflection. I learnt loads listening to Maria and Nell, and joining in the breakout discussion groups and Q&A session. Some directors will make a charge and others will ask for a donation for each session. We maintain a list of Ignatian-trained directors working with people living in London. Some directors will make a charge and others will ask for a donation for each session. The Retreat Association has issued a list of questions to help those considering looking for a Spiritual Director and these questions can be found in the document Choosing and Working with a Spiritual Director. 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