Spiritual Direction
Offering Companionship Along Your Spiritual Journey
Are you so busy you can hardly catch your breath? Does the Bible seem bland? Are you having difficulty forgiving? Want a deeper spiritual life but not sure where to start? Wondering what Jesus is inviting you into at this time in your life? These and other questions are explored through the Ministry of Spiritual Direction, in the form of Individual Spiritual Direction, Silent Retreats, Classes, and other opportunities.
Individual Spiritual Direction
Meeting once a month with a spiritual director offers one-on-one companionship along your spiritual journey. Spiritual directors have gone through theological training and hold certificates in this ancient ministry. Providence Church offers to pay for two sessions of spiritual direction for those interested. Learn more about these area directors:
khspiritualdirection.com
sallysharpe.net
spradleyspiritualdirection.com
clsgbrooks@gmail.com
exploringpeace.com
Silent Retreats
Explore what silence can mean for you and your relationship with God. We offer a variety of silent retreat options throughout the year to suit your comfort and interest level, from a three-hour introductory retreat to overnight retreats at a convent or monastery.
Dream retreats, helping you listen to the wisdom of your nighttime dreams, are also offered periodically.
Register for a Silent Retreat!
All Day Silent Retreat: December 7, 2019
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Where: Mercy Convent (get directions)
When: December 7, 2019
Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Facilitator: Kasey Hitt
Cost: $12.00 or $20.00 with a private bedroom. Lunch provided.
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Weekend Retreat: January 3-4, 2020
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Description: Discover the relationship between silence and awe. Through a time of introduction, a "talking dinner" followed by a simple candlelight service will lead us into silence that invites us to consider the awe-provoking nature of our Creator, creation, and our own stories.
Where: Mercy Convent (get directions)
When: January 3 at 4:30 pm through January 4 at 7:30 pm
Facilitator: Kasey Hitt
Cost: $115. Includes a private bedroom, four meals, and 30-minutes of Spiritual Direction.
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Centering Prayer
Experience 20 minutes of silent meditation followed by 40 minutes of reflective Scripture reading and conversation. To help you in your journey, download the free Centering Prayer app available through Contemplative Outreach on Google Play or iTunes.
- Meets weekly in the Providence Church Student Room or Worship Center.
- Attend at the time most convenient for you.
Mondays, 5:30–6:30 pm, contact Mary Francis Working, Sally Sharpe, or Betsy Hall
Fridays, 9:00–10:00 am, contact Kasey Hitt or Marla Braun
Walking as a Spiritual Practice
From Eve and Adam’s walks with God in the cool of the evening to the disciples’ walk with the resurrected Christ on the way to Emmaus, the Bible points to numerous instances (more than 600) of walking as part of the human experience with God. Whether as short as a labyrinth walk or as long as a pilgrimage, the physical movement of walking and running has long been a part of spiritual practice and a life of discipleship. Join us and experience for yourself walking as a spiritual practice.
- All walks take place at Long Hunter State Park’s Couchville Lake Trail and begin at 8:00 am.
- This is an open group accessible to most fitness levels. The trail is paved and level.
- Please contact Scott Spradley with questions or visit spradleyspiritualdirection.com.
Updated regularly, currently scheduled dates and session topics are:
- December 14: Holy Conversation
- January 11: Spiritual Autobiography
- February 15: Centering Prayer
- March 21: Walking and Praying with Scripture
- April 11: Praying the Miles
- May 16: Holy Conversation
Join us for Walking as a Spiritual Practice!
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Registration is not required but it does allow us to inform you of upcoming walks and any schedule changes due to weather or other circumstances.
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