A blog by Cath Butler on the work of being creativity in helping us understand our own transformation, God as creator and artist and engage with creativity as a transformative tool for our Spiritual Directees.

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.

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

Gill Sewel remembers one directee who struggled to focus in her quiet time – so she sent her away with 50 postcards to use as prayer prompt. She is now thinking more about how her postcard collection might be useful in this ministry of spiritual accompaniment.