Resources: spirituality, spiritual direction, and the SDCO network
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Benedictine Spiritual Formation Program — 2008–09
This two-year program deepens each participant’s inner journey and opens new pathways of spiritual
service. The program open to people of all faith traditions. It is rooted
in the Benedictine tradition and focuses on spiritual growth and personal transformation.
- Buddhist-Christian Inter-Spiritual Service
Buddhist-Christian Inter-Spiritual Service, Sundays, 5 p.m.
(ongoing) Meditation, a presentation, and community dialogue. Celebrate
and embrace a spiritual community that fosters exploration and
understanding of diverse spiritual paths. Location: St. Paul UMC, 1615
Ogden St, Denver. Information: 303-832-4929 and www.stpauldenver.com.
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- Center for Spirituality at Work
Center for Spirituality at Work acts as a bridge uniting diverse people
for spiritual transformation and social justice. The Center is a community-based, nonprofit organization
that provides direct services and comprehensive educational programs
addressing the value of work and the role that spirituality plays in
people’s work lives. The CFSAW recognizes the dignity of the human
person, the inherent value of work, and the rights and responsibilities
of all who work.
CENTUS Counseling, Consulting and Education
CENTUS Counseling, Consulting and Education — www.centus.org. Promotes healing and wholeness in mind, body, spirit and community for individuals, families and organizations in the greater Denver area. Location: 1385 S Colorado Blvd, Suite A-210, Denver, CO 80222. Information: Cheryl Crane, Marketing Director,303-639-5240 x20
- Companions for the Silent Journey
Our goal is to promote the
exchange and sharing of spiritual wisdom gleaned through the Christian
contemplative perspective. We encourage you to enter into this “spiritual
space,” join the conversation and find and foster companions on the spiritual
journey.
- Contemplative Outreach Colorado
Contemplative Outreach Colorado sponsors workshops on contemplative prayer throughout the year. An
annual conference is usually scheduled each March.
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- Rev. Kent Ira Groff
Rev. Kent Groff offers retreats, workshops and spiritual companioning throughout the year. His book, Writing Tides: Finding Grace and Growth Through Writing (Abingdon Press, 2007), is for everyone who writes for love, labor, or learning. Kent offers a contemplative lens whether you write e-mails, post-it-notes, in a personal journal or in a professional journal. Available at the Tattered Cover or online at www.kentiragroff.com. Kent organizes continuing education events for Spiritual Direction Colorado.
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- Loretto Spirituality Center
The Center is conveniently located southwest of Denver, and offers accommodations
for one-day or overnight retreats, days of reflection, workshops,
meetings and conferences.
Its location allows for a panoramic view of the mountains on the west
and Lake Marston on the south. The surrounding grounds provide
natural beauty and opportunity for a peaceful stroll on a lovely
walkway or restful time on benches along the way.
Loretto Spirituality Center is ideal for private retreats for individuals
who are seeking a place to relax, reflect, to pray and to spend some time alone. Spiritual direction is available for a modest fee when pre-arranged.
Contact information:
Joan Spero SL
303-986-1541
lorettospirit@yahoo.com
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- Progressive Christian Alliance of Colorado – PCAC
The Progressive Christian Alliance of Colorado (PCAC) is a coalition of churches and organizations in Colorado dedicated to furthering progressive Christian values. Our focus is primarily educational and our first goal has been to establish an online calendar where people in Colorado can stay informed about upcoming events in the area of religion and spirituality. We welcome anyone who would like to join our alliance and help promote a world of greater tolerance for diverse viewpoints within Christianity, respect for those outside of our tradition, reverence for the Bible as the source book of our faith, taking it seriously but not literally and love for God’s creation and God’s children, regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation.
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- Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House, Sedalia
Silent retreats for clergy, religious and laity are open to anyone regardless of parish or faith affiliation. Retreats are led in the Ignatian tradition by Jesuits, women religious and lay spiritual directors. SHJRH also hosts retreat groups who want to experience "the gift of prayerful silence." Information: phone 303-688-4198, ext. 100 or send email to Pat.
- SoulLink
Tom Stella leads an inter-faith ministry based in Colorado Springs providing opportunities for spiritual growth, learning, communication, and celebration for people who are searching for a deeper meaning and purpose in their lives.
- Spiritual Directors International
The international professional association for spiritual directors and a resource for finding a spiritual director in or near your community.
- Spiritual Life Institute's Nada Hermitage
Nada Hermitage is the Colorado Branch of the Spiritual Life Institute, a community of men and women living a communal life according to the primitive Carmelite ideal. The Hermitage is a place of solitude and quiet for individual silent (directed or non-directed) retreats, as well as occasional group directed retreats.
- Spiritual Formation Forum
Liz Hayden-Jenkins is the administrator of this evangelical ministry that provides conferences and seminars supporting Spiritual Formation leaders in Christian ministries.
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- Thomas Merton Center for Creative Exchange
The Center is a chapter of the International Thomas Merton Society (ITMS). The Center offers two weekend retreats each year in the spring and fall at the Loretto Community Center. Meetings: the first Monday of the month, 7–9 p.m. (September through May). Location: 2832 S. Vrain St., Denver. Contact: send email to Sr. Rose Liddell or telephone 303-936-8218.
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- Woman’s Story Spirituality Group and Monthly Gatherings
In bimonthly meetings, women share their inner spiritual journey with other women using prayer, guided meditations, sharing personal insights, and experiences as companions on the same journey. Dates: 2nd Sunday, every other month (Aug, Oct, Dec). Times: 2–3:30 p.m.
In bimonthly gatherings, women share their experiences, hopes, and
spiritual journeys using prayer ritual, reflection, storytelling, and
networking.
Contact: email Sr. Marilyn Uhing or phone 719-598-5486, ext. 7739.
