An invitation to soul friendship
About Anam Cara
Welcome! My name is Tara Owens, and as the executive director of Anam Cara Ministries, I’m delighted that you are here. Our vision for Anam Cara is to provide a place dedicated to the practice of soul friendship, coming alongside one another in order to facilitate healing, wholeness, holiness, and spiritual formation.
Slowing Down
A few things we think are worth experiencing with intentionality and without haste:
The Invitation to Soul Friendship
by Jeremy Frye What might it look like to live as a soul friend? Celtic Christians used the term Anam Cara—literally “soul friend”—to describe a relationship marked by
The Sound of Waves
I (Tara) had the opportunity to sit with the passage in Acts 2 with a group of friends recently. Pentecost is almost upon us at the writing of these words,
Allium
Allium While I did not fix the thing I most wish to fix, and I did not do the most important thing on my list, and I did not save
Upcoming Events
A few of the upcoming events we’re especially excited about:
Heal and Deepen Your Relationship with God: 4 Week Intensive
Oct 7, 2025
Wait, You’re Here, Too?!?: Welcoming the Unexpected Guest in Spiritual Direction
Oct 17, 2025
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Renovate: A Refresher Cohort for Spiritual Directors
Renovate: A Refresher Cohort for Spiritual Directors
Renovate: Tools, Support and Skills for Refreshing your Spiritual Direction Practice Renovate is a yearlong cohort for trained spiritual directors who are looking for additional training, tools, and support for their […]
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Centering Circles (Online)
Centering Circles (Online)
8 Circles | Thursdays | 6:00–7:30 AM MST | March 13 – May 15 (Skipping March 20 for Spring Break & April 24) A sacred space to slow down, listen deeply, and be held—in the presence […]
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Heal and Deepen Your Relationship with God: 4 Week Intensive
Heal and Deepen Your Relationship with God: 4 Week Intensive
A 4-Week virtual intensive to break free from the cycle of seeking validation and practice resting in God's love. In this intensive, you’ll learn to: Break free from the soul-crushing […]
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Centering Circles (Online)
Centering Circles (Online)
8 Circles | Thursdays | 6:00–7:30 AM MST | March 13 – May 15 (Skipping March 20 for Spring Break & April 24) A sacred space to slow down, listen deeply, and be held—in the presence […]
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Heal and Deepen Your Relationship with God: 4 Week Intensive
Heal and Deepen Your Relationship with God: 4 Week Intensive
A 4-Week virtual intensive to break free from the cycle of seeking validation and practice resting in God's love. In this intensive, you’ll learn to: Break free from the soul-crushing […]
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Centering Circles (Online)
Centering Circles (Online)
8 Circles | Thursdays | 6:00–7:30 AM MST | March 13 – May 15 (Skipping March 20 for Spring Break & April 24) A sacred space to slow down, listen deeply, and be held—in the presence […]
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Wait, You’re Here, Too?!?: Welcoming the Unexpected Guest in Spiritual Direction
Wait, You’re Here, Too?!?: Welcoming the Unexpected Guest in Spiritual Direction
Wait, You’re Here, Too?!?: Welcoming the Unexpected Guest in Spiritual Direction invites spiritual directors to explore the unanticipated dynamics that arise in direction—moments when transference, countertransference, conflict, politics, fear, shame, or […]
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Sundays at the Abbey
Sundays at the Abbey
Join us on the third Sunday of the month for Sundays at the Abbey. We will participate in a spiritual practice together (Lectio Divina, Examen, Centering Prayer, etc.), led by […]
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Discovering Scripture Circle with Julie Stoll
Discovering Scripture Circle with Julie Stoll
Discovering Scripture Circle with Julie Stoll These are Scripture Circles for those who have never been to or have little exposure to Scripture study in this format. If you’ve been […]
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Heal and Deepen Your Relationship with God: 4 Week Intensive
Heal and Deepen Your Relationship with God: 4 Week Intensive
A 4-Week virtual intensive to break free from the cycle of seeking validation and practice resting in God's love. In this intensive, you’ll learn to: Break free from the soul-crushing […]
In-person Scripture Circle with Julie Stoll
In-person Scripture Circle with Julie Stoll
Join Julie Stoll for a series of in person scripture circles in East Bethel, Minnesota. Hosted by Katie Birkeland, this series of studies are open to anyone in the area […]
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Centering Circles (Online)
Centering Circles (Online)
8 Circles | Thursdays | 6:00–7:30 AM MST | March 13 – May 15 (Skipping March 20 for Spring Break & April 24) A sacred space to slow down, listen deeply, and be held—in the presence […]
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Heal and Deepen Your Relationship with God: 4 Week Intensive
Heal and Deepen Your Relationship with God: 4 Week Intensive
A 4-Week virtual intensive to break free from the cycle of seeking validation and practice resting in God's love. In this intensive, you’ll learn to: Break free from the soul-crushing […]
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Westside Oaks Scripture Circle
Westside Oaks Scripture Circle
Scripture Circles—a monthly experience of community centered around the Word—are an experience of studying the Scriptures that is practical and pastoral, scholarly and mystical, personal and communal. Each Scripture Circle […]
Expanding Scripture Circle with Julie Stoll
Expanding Scripture Circle with Julie Stoll
Expanding Scripture Circle This Scripture Circle is for those who have been to study before (even just once.) There is no set community with this study, so all are welcome! […]
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Centering Circles (Online)
Centering Circles (Online)
8 Circles | Thursdays | 6:00–7:30 AM MST | March 13 – May 15 (Skipping March 20 for Spring Break & April 24) A sacred space to slow down, listen deeply, and be held—in the presence […]
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