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
here for information about partial scholarships for SDCO events. Click the
glassy green R to register for a workshop.
2010–11 Continuing Education Events
Monday, Sept 20–Wednesday, Sept 22, 2010 Welcoming the Stranger — with Rev. Jane
Vennard,
Senior Adjunct Faculty in prayer and spirituality, Iliff School
of Theology
The SDCO 2010 Fall Retreat is for Practicing Spiritual Directors or persons enrolled in spiritual direction programs. The retreat will be held at Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House, Sedalia, CO. The cost is $250—limited scholarships are
available. Read about the retreat in the Events section of the SDCO web site for more information.
Oct 29–30, ’10 and May 6–7, ’11 Leading Contemplative Gatherings
— with Rev.
Kent Ira Groff, Retreat
leader, spiritual companion, writer and poet
How can we create a safe
environment for seasoned believers and youthful seekers to recount their
sacred stories and find direction? If you feel called to lead spiritual
retreats or short-term groups, in this experience you will learn skills
for creating a contemplative ethos in limited time and for mining
participant’s gifts. Read more about the two retreats.
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.
Wednesday, Feb 16, 2011, in Denver Forgiveness: A Core Challenge on the Spiritual Journey — with Dr. Lynn Huber
Presenter: Lynn W. Huber, Ph.D., MSW is a spiritual director, educator, author, peace activist and retreat leader. Lynn believes forgiveness is a central issue both on our interior journey, and for our capacity to work in the world for peace and justice. Click for more information on Lynn's workshop.
Save these dates in 2011
- January 14–15, 2011 — Colorado Spirituality Conference with Philip Newell
- May — Wednesday Continuing Education workshop: Spiritual Direction with young people with Amy Smith
Practical details
SDCO 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 303.333.1269.
Point your browser to www.spiritualdirectioncolorado.org/Learning to learn more.
