Simply Listening is Enough

Posted on October 11th, 2017

In a world that is increasingly full of ‘sound and fury’ Grace Owen explores the power of the simple act of listening.

Floating

Posted on September 27th, 2017

Annette Kaye meditates on floating, prayer and entering that ‘still, quiet place where I am surrounded by God’.

Spiritual Direction and Spiritual Activism

Posted on September 19th, 2017

Nim Njuguna, tutor on our Encounter course, explores how the Spiritual Directors in Europe Conference has informed his thinking on the role of spiritual direction in genuine spiritual activism.

Welcome Back and Autumn Offerings

Posted on September 5th, 2017

Find out what is happening here at the Centre this autumn with this welcoming blog post from Centre Director Neil Evans.

Compassionate Hearts

Posted on July 19th, 2017

John-Francis Friendship tells us about his new initiative and how it will help to cultivate compassion.

Metaphor in Spiritual Direction – Reflections of a First Year Encounter student

Posted on July 11th, 2017

First Year Encounter Student Grace Owen reflects on the importance of metaphor in the language of spiritual direction.

New People, New Places

Posted on July 5th, 2017

The team from the Centre for Church Planting and Growth based here at St.Edmunds tell us all about their work to identify, develop and plant new worshipping communities in London and across England.

How did God allow this to happen?

Posted on June 28th, 2017

Alison Christian explores how to work with directees who are struggling with the aftermath of distressing events like Grenfell Tower and London Bridge