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.

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.

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.

Rev. Sheena Gabriel reflects on her experience as a Unitarian Minister on the Encounter Course.

Join Dawn Pointing on a journey of rediscovering the kindness of God during dark times. Through a simple chair and a repetitive song, she found solace and strength in the quiet presence of divine love.

Rev. Karen Wellman offers practical guidance on engaging the body in prayer by exploring various prayer postures. This approach encourages a deeper and more embodied experience of prayer.

Mary Monfries invited us to stand at the gate of the year to reflect on where God has led us and what we might be being invited into.

Mirjam Ngoy-Verhage reflects on a profound encounter with a Black Madonna statue in the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Liesse in rural France. She observes how this image challenges perceptions of God and the way people interact with divinity. The presence of a Black Madonna, representing Mary or God as a black woman, is significant, especially for her daughter, who can relate to the image as a young, black woman of dual heritage.