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 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,
Well That Escalated… Backwards
Here are Anam Cara, we like to share those things that are speaking to our souls. One of the dear friends of the ministry (whether she knows it or not)
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:
Creative Practice-Based Summer Spiritual Direction Group
Jun 19, 2025
Creative Practice-Based Summer Spiritual Direction Group
Jun 26, 2025
Calendar of Events
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Open Online Scripture Circle
Open Online Scripture Circle
This is a Scripture Circle led by a teacher with the Anam Cara Community. Scripture Circles—an experience of community centered around the Word—are an experience of studying the Scriptures that […]
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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Preparing for the Ordinary
Preparing for the Ordinary
T. H. Warren writes: "it is in the dailiness of the Christian faith – the making the bed, the doing the dishes, the praying for our enemies … the quiet, […]
Creative Practice-Based Summer Spiritual Direction Group
Creative Practice-Based Summer Spiritual Direction Group
This will be Group Spiritual Direction with a creative twist. Each of the six weeks, we will make our way through a creative practice in real time on Zoom, and […]
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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Franklin Scripture Circle
Franklin Scripture Circle
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 […]
Bellevue Scripture Circle
Bellevue Scripture Circle
This study is led by Jeremy Frye in the Bellevue Neighborhood of Nashville, TN. Scripture Circles—a monthly experience of community centered around the Word—are an experience of studying the Scriptures […]
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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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Creative Practice-Based Summer Spiritual Direction Group
Creative Practice-Based Summer Spiritual Direction Group
This will be Group Spiritual Direction with a creative twist. Each of the six weeks, we will make our way through a creative practice in real time on Zoom, and […]
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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Van Natta Scripture Circle with Rabbi Noah and Holly
Van Natta Scripture Circle with Rabbi Noah and Holly
This is a Scripture Circle time led by our visiting teachers, Rabbi Noah and Holly Ullman. Scripture Circles—an experience of community centered around the Word—are an experience of studying the […]
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Lakewood Scripture Circle with Rabbi Noah and Holly
Lakewood Scripture Circle with Rabbi Noah and Holly
This is a Scripture Circle time led by our visiting teachers, Rabbi Noah and Holly Ullman. Scripture Circles—an experience of community centered around the Word—are an experience of studying the […]
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Barber Scripture Circle with Rabbi Noah and Holly
Barber Scripture Circle with Rabbi Noah and Holly
This is a Scripture Circle time led by our visiting teachers, Rabbi Noah and Holly Ullman. Scripture Circles—an experience of community centered around the Word—are an experience of studying the […]
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Creative Practice-Based Summer Spiritual Direction Group
Creative Practice-Based Summer Spiritual Direction Group
This will be Group Spiritual Direction with a creative twist. Each of the six weeks, we will make our way through a creative practice in real time on Zoom, and […]
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 […]
Abeloe Scripture Circle with Rabbi Noah and Holly
Abeloe Scripture Circle with Rabbi Noah and Holly
This is a Scripture Circle time led by our visiting teachers, Rabbi Noah and Holly Ullman. Scripture Circles—an experience of community centered around the Word—are an experience of studying the […]
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Monthly Rest and Reflect Group
Monthly Rest and Reflect Group
Monthly Rest & Reflect Group Reflect on how God Meets You in Love in Your Everyday Life What is the story God is writing with your life? All too often […]
Summer Group Spiritual Direction for Clergy & Ministry Leaders
Summer Group Spiritual Direction for Clergy & Ministry Leaders
A Spiritual Direction Group for Clergy & Ministry Leaders: to remind us that we aren’t alone Recent data from the Barna Group says that 65% of pastors admit that they […]
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Moving With the Mystics: Embodied Faith Mini-Retreats
Moving With the Mystics: Embodied Faith Mini-Retreats
This summer, we invite you to Move with the Mystics. During our Embodied Faith mini-retreats, we will lean into the wisdom of women who walked in this world—in some ways […]
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Moving With the Mystics: Embodied Faith Mini-Retreats
Moving With the Mystics: Embodied Faith Mini-Retreats
This summer, we invite you to Move with the Mystics. During our Embodied Faith mini-retreats, we will lean into the wisdom of women who walked in this world—in some ways […]
2 events,
Open Online Scripture Circle
Open Online Scripture Circle
This is a Scripture Circle led by a teacher with the Anam Cara Community. Scripture Circles—an experience of community centered around the Word—are an experience of studying the Scriptures that […]
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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