“Maybe we don’t need to get out of the cave.
Maybe we need to go farther in.”
— Barbara Brown Taylor

A Christmas reflection by Fiona Koefoed-Jespersen on darkness, faith, and the courage to trust God in hidden places.

We are excited to announce that Fiona Koefoed-Jespersen has joined LCSD as our new Head of Development and Learning.

Fiona brings a passion for creativity, exploration, and community-building, and she is eager to help shape opportunities for development, learning, and community across LCSD.

Take a moment to get to know Fiona and hear some of her hopes for the Centre and her new role, we’re confident her energy and vision will be a real gift to our community.

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Mary and Charles Hipsley as they discuss their new book, Reimagining the Landscape of Faith: Essential Pathways for Spiritual Growth. As experienced spiritual directors, Mary and Charles offer deep insights into navigating the often bewildering journey of faith—especially when the spiritual maps we've inherited no longer lead us where we hoped, or when the map no longer matches the landscape we find ourselves in.

In this blog, Dr Antonia Lynn explores the sacred role of supervision in spiritual direction, drawing on the rich symbolism of the Hodogetria icon. It reflects on supervision as a space of healing, growth, and support that enables both director and directee to engage more deeply with the mystery of God.

This blog explores how creativity—through poetry, mark-making, and the French Pantoum—can enrich spiritual direction. It revisits Peter Huitson’s insights as an Encounter student, offering inspiration and practical tools to deepen listening, expression, and connection with the sacred.

Nicola Mason reflects on the power of spiritual reading in the Christian journey. From poets like George Herbert to mystics like Ann Griffiths, she shares how their words offered comfort, honesty, and connection. Her “bits book” of quotes continues to inspire her faith and work as a spiritual director, reminding us we’re not alone.

A clear and easy guide on how to write a Directory Profile.

Charles & Mary Hippsley explores Holy Saturday and the value of this "in-between" day, questioning why God allows such moments of uncertainty. It also considers how Spiritual Directors can help guide others through similar seasons of disorientation, offering space for deep listening and helping them find meaning in their pain and confusion.

Grace Owen reflects on the concept of "spiritual direction sideways," a term introduced by Julie Dunstan, which has deeply influenced Grace's own journey. Spiritual direction sideways invites us to look beyond traditional settings and methods, integrating creative practices and unexpected encounters in everyday spaces to help others discern God’s presence in their lives.

John-Francis Friendship shares from his new book “Heart of My Own Heart” on the power of the Sacred Heart and what it invites into.

We are delighted to announce Dr. Jason Clark as the new Director of LCSD. In a personal blog post, he introduces himself and shares the story of how his spiritual direction journey has led him to this role.

Kate Pozzo shares about her experience of patterns of anxious thought that can come with neurodiversity and how to dwell in love amidst that noise.

As anxiety about the climate crisis grows and people increasingly desire to act and bring about change, Nick Tatchell examines how Spiritual Directors can offer support and discernment.

Shelly King invites us to think about and be curious about the words we use in Spiritual Direction. Do we use some words without thinking about what they communicate, or assume what our directees might mean by theirs?

Katy Kidwell shares about coming home to her body through her journey of Spiritual Direction and training on the Encounter Course. She shares on how to help your directees connect to their bodies.

Katharine Norbury reflects on the last two years of Encounter journey and the invitation to “Encounter the Tradition.”

Maria Manuela SIlva brings us her first book review and conversation with writer Christine Barnabas, about her book “Consecrated Celibacy: A Fresh Look at an Ancient Calling.”

Ever experienced seasons of spiritual dryness? It's a common part of the faith journey. Peter-Bas Spronk explores this concept, offering insights and encouraging a deeper understanding.

Grace Owens shares her experience with Encounter and the simple yet powerful act of listening.