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
A Quaker’s Journey Towards Spiritual Direction
Posted on June 19th, 2017
Gill Sewell, graduate of our Encounter course, shares with us her personal journey as a Quaker towards the vocation of spiritual direction.
Holding the Mystery
Posted on June 14th, 2017
Antonia Lynn explores the role of the supervisor as ‘the mysterious third hand’ in our blog today.
Playful Creativity
Posted on May 31st, 2017
Annette Kaye reflects on the role that playful creativity and God played in the process of making pots for her Lent & Easter exhibition here at the Centre.
Where to Start?
Posted on May 24th, 2017
Alison Christian, Advisor and Advocate for Spiritual Direction writes on the need to be pro-active to bring spiritual direction to the people.
Back to the Beginning
Posted on May 24th, 2017
John-Francis Friendship tells us all about the fascinating history behind our Exploring Christian Spirituality course.
Pray as You Can
Posted on May 17th, 2017
Rosey Feuell offers us an invitation to pray as we can, in ways that are in step with our lives and resonate most strongly with us.