Duration – 12 separate days
Schedule – April to November
Next course start – To be announced
Location – Whirlow Spirituality Centre, Whirlow Grange Close, Sheffield S11 9SY
Delivery – Onsite
Cost – £200, covering lunch, refreshments, the retreat, and resources.
ASA aims to:
- introduce spiritual accompaniment
- enable growth in the ministry of spiritual accompaniment through prayer, listening and reflection
- explore and practice a range of approaches to prayer
- develop discerning listening
- explore key themes of spiritual accompaniment.
Who is it for?
The course builds upon work covered in ‘Spiritual Growth and Transformation’ and you are expected to have completed this or an equivalent.
What does it lead to?
Course members may be considered for recognition as Spiritual Accompaniers.
Course outline
The mornings include a time of prayer and reflection followed by observed listening in threes. We develop the practice of responding appropriately and with discernment to what is shared. Afternoons explore themes encountered in spiritual accompaniment. These include biblical and theological perspectives, how we listen and discern, spiritual development and psychological dynamics.
Course leaflet
The currently running course leaflet is offered as an illustration.
Details of the next course
The next course begins with an induction afternoon on [date to be announced] and will run until [date to be announced] . The closing date for applications is [date to be announced] . To keep up to date with course information and register your interest complete the form below.
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