We are recognized as a resource for all people who long to heal, reverence, and care for the whole earth community. Our course weaves together ones personal spiritual journey or story of transformation, theory and skill, practical experience and reflection in. Chis interfaith spiritual direction program is designed for those called to private practice with. Interfaith spiritual direction the interfaith peace project. Its resurgence and prominence in recent years poses a major threat to communities of color and religious minorities. John mabry is the director of the interfaith spiritual direction certificate program for chi. Starr king school for the ministry and chaplaincy institute joint program for interfaith spiritual direction. Spiritualityspiritual direction the diocese of leeds, church of. Solveig nilsengoodin is passionate about offering spiritual direction, support and accompaniment for leaders, activists, organizers, healers, and anyone longing to healthewhole on any level why. Through programs of spiritual exploration and discernment, we help people discover the meaning and fulfillment for their lives. Interfaith spiritual practices and so we sing the practices below are being offered during the covid19 pandemic to my tree of life community, to the world awake community, our professional interfaith organization, and beyond. Nurturing each persons freedom to walk his or her own spiritual path.
Because these are the sounds of the earths immune system waking up. Berkeley, and with our current training program, we now have expanded weekday. The interfaith spiritual center serves people on a spiritual journey. These programs are available for the individual or groups. Click here to download a leaflet with more information on spiritual direction. The interfaith centers building is closed until further notice. The spiritual direction preparation program sdpp extends over three years, giving participants an opportunity to integrate theory and practice. Siggenauk interfaith spiritual center inc guidestar profile. In the diocese we maintain the ministry of spiritual direction by. The interfaith adventure and interfaith dialogue exploring religious plurality and interfaith progress, along with the challenges and dangers to be found in interfaith relations, yesterday and today. While interfaith offers our community over 50 different programs and services, they are all segmented into the following five clusters. Listen is published quarterly and distributed to more than ten thousand seekers, caplains, campus ministers, and spiritual directors, including members of sdi. In a time when religious leadership is taking many new forms to respond to needs of the day, it is vital to prepare people for these roles who are able to mindfully respond in a broad variety of religious traditions with respect, preparedness and compassion.
We seek students who have a calling to be of service sharing their pastoral and spiritual healing gifts and who have a passion for elevating the credibility and trustworthiness of the. Interfaith spiritual care was defined as a situation wherein caregiver and patient have different spiritual, religious, nonspiritual, or nonreligious worldviews liefbroer et al. Also, read our new flipbook of sdis guidelines for ethical conduct, an essential. A guide to spiritual direction pacific school of religion. This page is designed for our students, graduates, and interfaith practitioners. You can earn a nondenominational interfaith interspiritual ordination and also earn an m. Formation programs for spiritual directors are of various kinds and lengths. An essential textbook for beginning spiritual directors, noticing the divine utilizes wisdom from the religions of the world to teach the basic skills needed to offer spiritual direction to people of all traditions. The council gives leadership to the coordination of all interfaith programs sponsored by sisters chapel. Several persons trained in spiritual direction provide opportunities for you to explore the depth of your soul. We also provide programs for spiritual directors who desire an introduction to the faith traditions of the world.
She works with dreams, oracles, thoughts, feelings, and experiences the content of your life to help you discern new directions and increase your capacity to make a difference in the world. While the sdpp prepares the participant to direct others regardless of their faith or religious affiliation the franciscan spirituality center teaches from the judeochristian tradition. This doesnt mean that interfaith spiritual directors are pushovers, though. Some events and classes have been moved to an online format details are on the welcome page, the classes page, and the calendar. Spiritual direction is a relationship with a wise and grounded person with whom. As a spiritual guide she welcomes and accompanies people of all faiths, as well as those who dont profess a recognized faith. May 15, 20 the 15month course starts june 24 in berkeley, california, and provides all necessary instruction to prepare students for a career as an interfaith spiritual director. Diploma of interfaith studies oiim interfaith seminary. Although an interfaith approach may be one of the ways to provide spiritual care to patients and clients with diverse spiritual needs, the practice of interfaith spiritual care isc has been contested. We are a community of interfaith and inter spiritual chaplains, ministers, spiritual directors, and leaders. Certified spiritual director csd a need has been expressed for excellence, competency, integrity and established professional qualifications in almost every field and discipline. The interfaith supervision of spiritual directors certificate program is designed to inspire, educate, encourage, and support persons called to the ministry of supervision of spiritual directors. New thought minister interfaith community spiritual center.
Joint program for interfaith spiritual direction starr king. Theology is the systematic study about the nature of godthe divine. Thus selah the program and selah the hebrew word occurring in the psalms craft a space for nurturing the holy mystery of what happens when we pause. Spiritual direction preparation program franciscan. We are a community of interfaith and interspiritual chaplains, ministers, spiritual directors, and leaders. Spiritual direction become an ordained interfaith chaplain or. Spiritual direction is a relationship with a wise and grounded person with whom to discuss and pray about what is happening in your life in god. Honoring the wisdom and truth that come to us from all the faith traditions of the world. Spiritual direction is a gift thats nurtured more than a skill thats taught. Be inspired at the interfaith center for spiritual growth. Interfaith and ecumenical experiences in spiritual direction are no longer rare. How is this most intimate and profound relationship with the holy understood, entered into, and nurtured.
People often have a difficult time with things their spiritual director has to say. This organization is required to file an irs form 990 or 990ez. We believe all people are created with sacred worth. Maria maintains a private practice in both spiritual direction and supervision in person in. Professionals, paraprofessionals and technicians have each taken up this challenge and responsibility. Many interfaith ministers are already counselors and the addition of the interfaith training gives them an understanding of how to do spiritual counselling that enriches their practice. Our graduate certificate in spiritual direction is a program of 12 credits in core theology and 10 credits in the art and skills of spiritual direction, including an 8month supervised practicum. Chi interfaith community of spiritual directors home facebook. Tacheria school for spiritual direction relies on your donations to support students on scholarship, as well as all of our programs. Become an ordained interfaith chaplain or community minister. The numerous definitions of spiritual direction emphasize a common as.
Spiritual direction program certificate in spiritual direction. At interfaith community services, we offer a broad continuum of wraparound services designed to help people move from insufficiency to selfsufficiency. Welcome to selah a program, a ministry, and a way of being with god that we offer in spiritual direction. We are united and inspired by an urgency to prioritize the reciprocal relationships between humans and the earth, each other, and the great mystery that is known by many names and is beyond all names. The interfaith student council consists of faculty, staff and students of various faiths. Ongoing oversight from supervising staff to provide direction, training and feedback on specific program and department activities, procedures, priorities, performance, and agency updates. Tacheria interfaith spirituality center home facebook. Chi interfaith community of spiritual directors home. Tacheria, a yaqui word meaning inner spirit or inner journey reflects both the native southwest roots and the purpose of our center. Directors for spiritual ministries institute, is a member of the richardson interfaith alliance.
Chis renowned interfaith chaplaincy and spiritual direction programs equip graduates for spiritual care and social transformation in a changing world. None of these areas are our intent in our spiritual direction program. Volunteer services provides general orientation on services and programs provided by interfaith community services. Eastwest interfaith seminary is an online global training program in the how to of interfaith ministry. Interfaith inspirer newsletter interfaith center for.
The spiritual life center is a catalyst for those who seek a deeper relationship with the divine. The interfaith coalition of washington county maryland was formed by the washington county council of churches now harc in february 2002 with representatives from jewish, muslim, and christian faiths to provide a forum for interfaith dialogue in our community following the tragic events of september 11, 2001. Tacheria interfaith spirituality center, tucson, arizona. We encourage you, as part of your formation on this programme to do a retreat. A seekers resource for spiritual direction, you can place a display ad or a line listing in the global resources section. Interfaith spiritual direction is nondogmatic and noncoercive. Students of interfaith theology draw upon the entirety of the worlds wisdom traditions, allowing the many variations to enrich and inform their own understanding. Diploma of interfaith studies we are pleased to be able to offer to qualified students the omrspd diploma programs. Learn about the value and benefits found in spiritual direction and contemplative practice. Chi is thriving and connected, fostering an interfaith spiritual identity that connects all paths and wisdom traditions with a commitment to radical inclusivity and service. Empowering one another with a deep sense of trust, love, and authenticity. He serves interfaith community spiritual center as associate minister. Not only is he involved with worship services and youth programs, he serves on the board of trustees, coordinates events and sunday school, is the prayer ministry leader, prayer chaplaincy instructor, and allround jackofalltrades.
Sdi is seeking new coordinating council members to begin july 1, 2020. Sign in or create an account to view forms 990 for 2005, 2005 and 2004. Spiritual direction become an ordained interfaith chaplain. It introduces the foundational concepts and techniques needed to responsibly and professionally practice the art of spiritual. They are for everyone who practices, teaches or is learning spiritual companionship and for every seeker on the planet. Interfaith community spiritual center leads people to live a healthy, prosperous and meaningful life by teaching the principles of truth taught and exemplified by all the master teachers.
Now in its 9th year, the chaplaincy institutes spiritual direction certificate program is one of the few in the u. Challenges for contemporary spiritual directors sfu. They interact with the students unique gifts of calling and aspiration for spiritual direction in order to support the students attainment of the skills and competencies necessary to being a professional and successful spiritual director. Our interfaith spiritual directors have taught courses that assist them in being present for. Some come from academic backgrounds and many do not. As part of the chi interfaith community, we are here to. Interfaith spiritual center spiritual direction in oregon. Interfaith programs include the annual moment of grace interfaith prayers brunch, a ramadan iftar, a diwali festival and interfaith conversations. The 12 credits in core theology can be completed online. The omrspd program offers professional skills that are simply not part of most interfaith ministry and interfaith spiritual direction training programs. Master of interfaith theology degree all paths divinity school. Consider your hopes for the spiritual direction relationship. Fournier, ms, ncc, interfaith spiritual directorguide, silver dove institute.
Chaplaincy institute for arts and interfaith ministries. The sdi learns from educational video series is a free gift to you. Tacheria school for spirituality located in tucson, and wisdoms way located in. Certificate in interfaith interspiritual direction guidance an 18month online program with 2 residential institutes in chicago, il, usa. The ideal candidates will help sdi respond to and celebrate the diversity of international, cultural, racial, ethnic, faith, gender, generation, sexual orientation, and differentlyabled backgrounds of the seekers and spiritual companions of sdi. In recent years the diploma in the art of spiritual direction program has.