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.
Summer Discipleship Opportunities
If you would like to spend some time this summer diving deeper into scripture and spirituality, please consider joining us for two book studies on Zoom.
1) Fr. Richard Rohr's book, The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for An Age of Outrage.
Led by Alicia Bunch and Kate Fields
Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. June 9, 16, 23, and 30
Meet on Zoom.
Register here, and the Zoom link will be sent to you.
2) Our own Ian Morgan Cron — author of Chasing Francis: A Pilgrim's Tale
Have you ever felt like your faith needed a restart? Read the book, ask your questions, and explore it with the person who wrote (and lived!) it.
Mondays at 7 p.m. July 13, 20, 27, and August 3rd
Meet on Zoom.
Register here, and the Zoom link will be sent to you.
Contact Kate Fields (kate@staugustineschapel.org) with any questions.
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