Spiritual formation is a rather general term referring to all attempts, means, and disciplines intended towards deepening of faith and furtherance of spiritual growth. It includes educational endeavors and prayer as well as the more intimate and in-depth process of a covenant group or spiritual direction.
Adult Formation 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Thistle Farms Education Room unless otherwise noted!
Advent's Gritty Hope
Led by Kate Fields
We will explore the topic of gritty hope and waiting. We'll also explore spiritual practices that you can engage with to center your heart and spirit during this Advent season. You will leave with resources for the Advent journey!
Questions? kate@staugustineschapel.org
Wednesday Morning Women’s Book Study
9:45 a.m. - 11 a.m.
at the Center for Contemplative Justice, 5201 Alabama Ave, 37209
This group will resume in January 2026!
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual direction is a time-honored term for a conversation, ordinarily between two persons, in which one person consults another about what it means to live with God in mind. Unlike counseling or psychotherapy, spiritual direction is focused not on problem-solving, technique, or intervention but on relationship with God, questions about suffering, the true self, and vocation. As Thomas Merton once said, “Spiritual direction is, in reality, nothing more than a way of leading us to pay attention to the real Director — the Holy Spirit hidden in the depths of our soul."
Although spiritual direction has had a burst of new life in recent times, it is really quite ancient and simple. Throughout the ages and across faith traditions, we find people seeking guidance on how to choose appropriate directions in response to felt questions, leadings, and inclinations.
For more information, email Scott Owings at scott@staugustineschapel.org.
Grief as Praise: A Conversation with the Rev. Dr. Scott Owings and tallu quinn From the January 31, 2021 Home Church Service at St. Augustine’s Chapel