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:

Place ✝ Time
by Ivy Clark Place and time characterize our story’s historical meanings and social and cultural coherence. They whisper our sense of belonging and hold the continuity of our identity. As

Sorting Our Desires In Spiritual Direction
by Kate Laymon “God writes his hopes into our desiring.” – Joseph Tetlow SJ, Choosing Christ in the World “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus said

Third Things In Spiritual Direction
by Emily P. Freeman Ten years ago, on the first day of Lent, I met with a spiritual director for the first time. I wasn’t sure what to expect but
Upcoming Events
A few of the upcoming events we’re especially excited about:

Headwaters Retreat Day
Oct 7, 2023

Ease: A Retreat For Spiritual Directors
Nov 2, 2023
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Refresh: Watering the Roots of Your Supervision Practice
Refresh: Watering the Roots of Your Supervision Practice
A four-week workshop with live and asynchronous teaching and interaction to help supervisors tend to their practice of supervision. 4 Zooms* on Fridays 10-11:30 a Mountain Time with asynchronous reflections […]
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Soulful Spirituality Yoga Series
Soulful Spirituality Yoga Series
Beginning the week of September 11th, Elizabeth Peterson will be offering a seven week yoga series crafted around themes from David Benner’s book Soulful Spirituality.(Written as a psychologically informed understanding of spirituality […]
Rooted Scripture Circle with Jeremy Frye
Rooted Scripture Circle with Jeremy Frye
These Scripture Circles are meant for a specific community that is traveling together over time (a small group, family group, or small community). This could be over several months as […]
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Rooted Scripture Circle with Jeremy Frye
Rooted Scripture Circle with Jeremy Frye
These Scripture Circles are meant for a specific community that is traveling together over time (a small group, family group, or small community). This could be over several months as […]
1 event,
Refresh: Watering the Roots of Your Supervision Practice
Refresh: Watering the Roots of Your Supervision Practice
A four-week workshop with live and asynchronous teaching and interaction to help supervisors tend to their practice of supervision. 4 Zooms* on Fridays 10-11:30 a Mountain Time with asynchronous reflections […]
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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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Soulful Spirituality Yoga Series
Soulful Spirituality Yoga Series
Beginning the week of September 11th, Elizabeth Peterson will be offering a seven week yoga series crafted around themes from David Benner’s book Soulful Spirituality.(Written as a psychologically informed understanding of spirituality […]
0 events,
1 event,
Refresh: Watering the Roots of Your Supervision Practice
Refresh: Watering the Roots of Your Supervision Practice
A four-week workshop with live and asynchronous teaching and interaction to help supervisors tend to their practice of supervision. 4 Zooms* on Fridays 10-11:30 a Mountain Time with asynchronous reflections […]
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Boulder Scripture Circle (Open)
Boulder Scripture Circle (Open)
To register for this scripture circle, contact Leah at All Souls Boulder Church. leah@allsoulsboulder.org
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A Companioned Prayer Journey Immersing in God’s Love; 9 months with the Ignatian Exercises
A Companioned Prayer Journey Immersing in God’s Love; 9 months with the Ignatian Exercises
Over 500 years, thousands of people across various denominations have discovered the enduring treasure and beauty of the Ignatian Exercises. Just as exercise is meant to strengthen the body, Ignatius of Loyola developed these prayer practices to strengthen our spiritual life and help us deepen our relationship with God. A significant way we explore God's love is by walking closely with Jesus to see the heart of God for us and the human family. We pray through the life of Jesus, a companion with Jesus in His story: His birth at Christmas, His ministry and miracles, the passion at Easter, and His resurrection. In the journey, we discover God's heart for us and our invitation to be with Jesus for the world. While much of our prayer time is spent with the scriptures, this is not a Bible study or an undertaking of analyzing historical events, but the entering into the scriptures as a living experience with the Living God.
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Colorado Scripture Circles with Rabbi Noah
Colorado Scripture Circles with Rabbi Noah
Noah will be in town leading a series of scripture circles for several communities that gather regularly for study. If you would like to host a group the next time […]
Refresh: Watering the Roots of Your Supervision Practice
Refresh: Watering the Roots of Your Supervision Practice
A four-week workshop with live and asynchronous teaching and interaction to help supervisors tend to their practice of supervision. 4 Zooms* on Fridays 10-11:30 a Mountain Time with asynchronous reflections […]
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