$ Precious and Honored: Spiritual Companionship with People Who Have Experienced Sexual Violence (NC Institute for Spiritual Direction and Formation)

Online

OVERVIEW Over half of women and almost 1 in 3 men in the United States will directly experience sexual violence in their lifetime, according to the CDC.  The effects of these trauma can negatively impact relationships with family, friends, community, and even God.  This two-session program will use lecture, demonstration, discussion, and role play to […]

$60 – $110

$ Race and the Bible Workshop (NC Institute for Spiritual Direction)

Online

August 10, 17 and 24, 2023 from 7:00-8:30 pm (EST) For centuries, misuse and abuse of Scripture has helped perpetuate racial division and injustice.  It is important for Christians to have the tools to recognize when this is happening, and have the skills to approach the Bible in ways that will lead the Church and […]

$60

$ Sacred Companions (NC Institute for Spiritual Direction and Formation)

Online

“Sacred Companions” is a 7-week group study (via Zoom) of the book, of the same name, by David Benner.It is a helpful introduction to the concept and practice of both spiritual friendship and spiritual direction, what each is, and is not.  Because we all need companions on our spiritual journey, this book may be helpful […]

$75

Beyond a Book Study: “Our Unforming: De-Westernizing Spiritual Formation” (NC Institute for Spiritual Direction and Formation)

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Based on the book on this topic written by Cindy S. LeeFrom the author’s Amazon page:Christian spiritual formation resources and teachings have primarily come from Western spiritual traditions. Our current approach to formation comes out of that way of thinking and being, communicating that the white experience of God is the norm and authority. In this […]

$ Summer Book Club: “Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart” (NC Institute for Spiritual Direction and Formation)

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Blending insights from philosophers, poets, scientists, and theologians, Life After Doom explores the complexity of hope, the necessity of grief, and the need for new ways of thinking, becoming, and belonging in turbulent times. Mark your calendar for Tuesdays, July 9 – Aug 13, 6:30pm – 8:00pm and join in for this meaningful discussion via zoom.

$75

$ POSTPONED: Inner Peace/Outer Peace: A Virtual Conversation with David LaMotte (NC Institute for Spiritual Direction and Formation)

Online

Join singer, songwriter, speaker, author and leader on peace David LaMotte, for Inner Peace/Outer Peace, a virtual conversation offered by the NC Institute for Spiritual Direction and Formation. In this chaotic season, it is easy to go about our days with a warring heart. But, in order to build up the beloved community, we are challenged […]

$40

$ Advent Lectio Poetica (NC Institure for Spiritual Direction and Formation)

Online

Lectio Poetica is a spiritual practice that invites the words of a poem to be our teacher, opening us to know ourselves and God more fully.   In this new Advent series, participants will be guided in a process of regarding the words of a poem as sacred reading, allowing the words and, perhaps, the […]

$70

$ Wisdom Circles (NC Institute of Spiritual Direction & Formation)

Online

A wisdom circle is a safe space for a small group to exchange ideas in an open, trusting, authentic, and caring environment. Participants will read the book, “Wisdom of our Elders: Living in Spirit, Wisdom, Deep Mercy, and Truth” (Wipf & Stock, 2024) and reflect deeply on the readings and spiritual practices contained within it.  […]

$125

$ Book Study: The Wild Edge of Sorrow (NC Institute for Spiritual Direction and Formation)

Online

“Where there is sorrow, there is holy ground.” – Oscar Wilde After years of companioning those who are grieving, both as a spiritual director and a grief and trauma therapist, NCISDF co-director Khris Ford returns to this book time and again. Frances Weller writes of the sacred work for grief, identify the “five gates of grief.” […]

$75
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