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:
Hope in Ordinary Days
by Jeremy Frye How do we live into the promise of renewal without escaping the present moment? Hope is a quiet thing. It’s not the same as optimism. It doesn’t
Practicing Presence
by Jeremy Frye Learning to Notice the Life Already Around Us Each morning, I try to begin the day the same way, sitting quietly in the living room with a
A Community of Soul Friends
by Jeremy Frye Soul friendship can become an echo of that same rhythm—a space of belonging where what has been torn apart begins slowly to be re-woven. About
Upcoming Events
A few of the upcoming events we’re especially excited about:
Play as a Spiritual Practice: A Lunchtime Mini-retreat
Jun 17, 2026
Sundays at the Abbey
Jun 21, 2026
Events
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This online retreat is essentially a more in-depth exploration of creative spiritual practice, all oriented around Ordinary Time and seeing God in it. We have eight weeks of creative content […]
$179.00
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A spiritual direction group that includes creative practices in the beginning of each session. Space to play, process, and pray, to witness and be together in all our mess and […] 
Wisdom Table is a traditional format of group spiritual direction. Each participant will have the opportunity to share whatever they bring to the group that day. This is followed by […] |
1 event,Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 PM January 15th- February 12th Boulder, CO Facilitated by: Will Forsythe, Adam Bailon & Steve Gioielli “Grief is not a burden we carry; it is a profound act […]
$300
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Rooted in a desire to create a space for women leaders to be listened to, affirmed, and cared for as they grow closer to the Holy this is an option […] |
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This online retreat is essentially a more in-depth exploration of creative spiritual practice, all oriented around Ordinary Time and seeing God in it. We have eight weeks of creative content […]
$179.00
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2 events,
A spiritual direction group that includes creative practices in the beginning of each session. Space to play, process, and pray, to witness and be together in all our mess and […] 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 […] |
1 event,Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 PM January 15th- February 12th Boulder, CO Facilitated by: Will Forsythe, Adam Bailon & Steve Gioielli “Grief is not a burden we carry; it is a profound act […]
$300
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3 events,This is a Scripture Circle led by Jeremy Frye in Franklin, TN. Scripture Circles are an experience of community centered around the Word—are an experience of studying the Scriptures that […]
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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 […] 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 […] |
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Rooted in a desire to create a space for women leaders to be listened to, affirmed, and cared for as they grow closer to the Holy this is an option […] |
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Peer group supervision is a group of spiritual directors commits to meet together to support one another through compassionate, contemplative, and evocative listening. This is not a place of judgment […] |
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This online retreat is essentially a more in-depth exploration of creative spiritual practice, all oriented around Ordinary Time and seeing God in it. We have eight weeks of creative content […]
$179.00
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This summer, Holly Porter Phillips, is reimagining spiritual practices. Join her on June 17th at noon CT for Play as a Spiritual Practice: A Lunchtime Mini-retreat, where she’ll guide you […]
$18.00
A spiritual direction group that includes creative practices in the beginning of each session. Space to play, process, and pray, to witness and be together in all our mess and […] 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 […] |
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This takes the 6-week intensive Spiritual Direction Group and settles it into the monthly rhythms of life, to have a regular touchpoint—a spiritual practice of creativity and attentiveness—all throughout the […]
$259
Join us this summer for an immersive experience of discovering the ways empire has seeped into our bones, forming and shaping us without our realizing. Together we will pull apart […] Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 PM January 15th- February 12th Boulder, CO Facilitated by: Will Forsythe, Adam Bailon & Steve Gioielli “Grief is not a burden we carry; it is a profound act […]
$300
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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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Rooted in a desire to create a space for women leaders to be listened to, affirmed, and cared for as they grow closer to the Holy this is an option […] |
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This online retreat is essentially a more in-depth exploration of creative spiritual practice, all oriented around Ordinary Time and seeing God in it. We have eight weeks of creative content […]
$179.00
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1 event,
A spiritual direction group that includes creative practices in the beginning of each session. Space to play, process, and pray, to witness and be together in all our mess and […] |
3 events,
This summer, spiritual director and pastor, Holly Phillips, is offering a spiritual direction group for clergy and ministry leaders. A group of 4 to 6 attendees will meet together (via […]
Join us this summer for an immersive experience of discovering the ways empire has seeped into our bones, forming and shaping us without our realizing. Together we will pull apart […] Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 PM January 15th- February 12th Boulder, CO Facilitated by: Will Forsythe, Adam Bailon & Steve Gioielli “Grief is not a burden we carry; it is a profound act […]
$300
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1 event,Starting in the new year, Jamie Bonilla will be leading a book club for spiritual directors wanting to tend their practice in particular ways. Jamie is no expert, but has […]
$120
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Rooted in a desire to create a space for women leaders to be listened to, affirmed, and cared for as they grow closer to the Holy this is an option […] |
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1 event,
This online retreat is essentially a more in-depth exploration of creative spiritual practice, all oriented around Ordinary Time and seeing God in it. We have eight weeks of creative content […]
$179.00
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2 events,
Join us this summer for an immersive experience of discovering the ways empire has seeped into our bones, forming and shaping us without our realizing. Together we will pull apart […] Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 PM January 15th- February 12th Boulder, CO Facilitated by: Will Forsythe, Adam Bailon & Steve Gioielli “Grief is not a burden we carry; it is a profound act […]
$300
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