Spiritual Direction

In the words of Henri Nouwen, ". . . . a place of safety, care, friendship and prayer."

Spiritual Direction is an opportunity to become more aware of our relationship with God and how God is present in all our experiences and acting concretely in our lives. God loves us deeply and wants to be known by each of us, always taking the initiative in coming to us. How God reaches a person, and how that person responds is as unique as any human relationship. We can become more intentional in our relationship with God through the process of Spiritual Direction.

There are always three persons involved in a direction session, the director, the directee and the Holy Spirit. A director does not "direct" as much as assist the person in learning to be aware of the unique way the Spirit is moving in a person's life, the images of God that we hold, and the wounds that can be healed. A spiritual director can help a person be aware of how one is feeling toward God at any given moment, and develop the freedom to respond to God's invitations. The freedom we have in responding to God is God's greatest gift to humanity and what makes us truly unique in creation.

Fees are usually charged for spiritual direction and are set by the individual director, but no director wants someone seeking direction to be limited by finances. Adjustments can be made on an individual basis.

Michelle Jackson, Virginia McNeely, Lewis Robinson, and Candace Taylor have completed a recognized, two year program at the Bread of Life Center in Davis, and are members of Spiritual Directors International. Their phone numbers can be obtained from the church office at (916) 446-2513.