Goals of the course
To offer an opportunity to enrich and deepen ones spiritual life
To strengthen ones gifts of listening, encouragement and support
To focus on the process of sharing ones spiritual life with a companion
To help to deepen the spiritual life of congregations and communities
The Spiritual Companion model
No other relationship is exactly the same as a spiritual companionship. It has elements of spiritual direction, but it is a relationship of peers.
What the Program Offers
A one-day Opening Retreat
Four Saturday Practicums
Empowering and lively worship
Talks on spiritual companionship
Small-group experience in triads
Schedule of Classes
Saturdays 9:30 AM to 3:45 PM
Opening Retreat: Feb17
St. John the Evangelist, SF
Mar 17
All Saints Church, San Leandro
Apr 21
St. Augustine's Church, Oakland
May 19
St. Timothy's Church, Danville