Spiritual Direction Colorado
Continual Learning for Spiritual Seekers and Guides
SDCO offers continuing education opportunities for spiritual directors and others interested in spirituality and the spiritual journey. We address the dynamics of meeting for spiritual direction with others and spiritual wellness for director and seekers alike, using integrative contemplative learning. SDCO is an ecumenical ministry related to the Episcopal Diocese of Colorado and organized by a committee of volunteers from several denominations. Click the
green R to register for a workshop.
2010 Continuing Education Events
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Spiritual Direction and the Aging Process — with Macrina Scott
People who come for spiritual guidance have received from our culture a gloomy picture of aging. The spiritual director has the opportunity to model and communicate a different vision. We will reflect on the vision of Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi and share our own experiences of companioning persons through the journey into elderhood. Click for more information on Sr. Macrina's workshop.
Macrina Scott, OSF, is a Franciscan sister, author and retreat director, and a former director of an adult biblical education program for the archdiocese of Denver. She was trained by Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi's Spiritual Eldering Institute to facilitate programs on spiritual growth in the later years.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 The CrossRoads Journey: An Integrated Tool for Spiritual Direction — with Todd Smiedendorf
The CrossRoads Journey is an embodied experiential tool of listening and movement that engages and integrates the whole self—all four energies of the Great Commandment (heart, mind, soul, and strength). Participants will be able to witness or participate in a Journey process. Click for more information on Todd's workshop.
Presenter: Rev. Todd Smiedendorf, MS, MDiv, ordained in the UCC, has served in campus ministry and parish ministry. He is the creator of CrossRoads in the Wilderness, a unique MLA retreat for Christian identified men and the author of CrossRoads Journeys: An Embodied Approach to Spiritual Growth.
Wednesday, Nov 17, 2010, in Colorado Springs Using the Internet (Skype, email and phone) in Spiritual Direction — with Tara M. Owens
Presenter: Tara Owens, who lives in Colorado Springs, is spiritual director of Anamcara Ministries and senior editor of Conversations Journal. Tara has introduced countless people to creative ways to use the Internet in spiritual direction and spiritual formation. Click for more information on Tara's workshop.
Practical details
SDCO quarterly continuing education workshops are held at St. John's Cathedral,
1350 N Washington (14th Ave @ Clarkson) unless otherwise
indicated. Click for a Mapquest map. Parking
is available off Washington southbound between 14th and 13th
Avenues, off Clarkson northbound between 14th and Colfax Avenues,
and on nearby streets.
- Check in and light refreshments from 3:30–4 p.m.; program from 4–6:15 p.m.
- Cost: $15 to $35, as you are able. Paying more enables scholarships for others.
- Registration: Please register online and pay using your credit or debit card.
- Deadline for registration is two weeks before each event.
- Information: send email to learning@spiritualdirectioncolorado.org or phone 303-282-9526.
Point your browser to www.spiritualdirectioncolorado.org/Learning to learn more.
