What is Group Spiritual Direction?
A Spiritual practice where a small group of individuals comes together to explore and deepen their relationship with God through shared reflection and deep listening. The focus is on spiritual growth, awareness, and accompaniment rather than problem-solving or teaching.
About Group Spiritual Direction
- A small group meeting regularly.
- A spiritual director guiding the process.
- Sacred listening, where each participant is given time to share their experiences or questions while others listen deeply and prayerfully.
- Silence and reflection, honoring the presence of the Spirit.
- Discernment, where the group helps the individual notice where God might be moving in their life.
- Praying together.
- Intentionality – The group meets with a shared spiritual intention.
- Confidentiality – What’s shared in the group stays in the group.
- Sacred Listening – No fixing, correcting, or offering advice. Instead, members listen deeply and may ask gentle, open-ended questions.
- Silence – Silence is a core part of the rhythm, creating space for Spirit to move.
- Equality – Everyone has a voice; no one is the expert on another’s spiritual journey.
- A safe and sacred space to reflect on your spiritual journey.
- Encouragement in times of doubt, change, or challenge
- Help in discerning life decisions or spiritual movements.
- A sense of belonging and companionship
- Deepening of one’s prayer life and attentiveness to God
- Is seeking spiritual growth and reflection.
- Desires companionship and support on their journey of faith
- Feels called to listen to God’s movement in everyday life.
- Can commit to regular, respectful, and honest presence with others.
When Will Spiritual Direction Groups Gather?
You will be able to select your preferred session on the registration form. You may register for both the Fall and Lenten group if you are not participating in the October-May group.
October – May Group
Dates: Group will gather virtually on the following Thursday’s: October 8, November 12, December 3, January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm Central Time
Fee Per Person: $200 for all 8 sessions
Fall Group
Dates: Group will gather virtually on the following Thursday evenings: October 8, November 12, December 3
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm Central Time
Fee Per Person: $75 for all sessions
Lenten Group
Dates: Group will gather virtually on the following Tuesday evenings: February 2, March 2, April 6
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm Central Time
Fee Per Person: $75 for all sessions
Questions
- Email Barb Schwery [email protected]
- Call Barb Schwery at 952-767-0246
Facilitator
Barb Schwery, Executive Director of BeFriender Ministry will facilitate the Spiritual Direction Groups. Barb holds a Masters in Ministry from Seattle University and received her training in Spiritual Direction form Tending the Holy at Christos Center for Spiritual Formation in Lino Lakes, MN.