Anam Cara Ministries

Bellevue Scripture Circle
2025-05-10 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-12 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-08 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-08 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-11 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-14 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
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 that is practical and pastoral, scholarly and mystical, personal and communal. Each Scripture Circle is a remarkable experience of communion with God and others—a unique experience made more so by your participation: no one else has your story, your eyes, and the gifts you bring to the study of Scripture.
If you are interested in joining the group, email Jeremy here.

Making Space: Creativity in Spiritual Direction - A Workshop for Everyone
2025-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Online Via Zoom
Turbulent Times Invite Creative Ways of Engagement
A different part of us comes alive when we use images—and even our own bodies—to express what is in us, in addition to the deep gift of words in a direction space. But if creativity feels like it’s reserved for “those artistic people”, and you’re not quite sure how you might invite people in those ways—or engage yourself!—come play with us on May 9th, 10am-12pm MT! Jamie Bonilla will be inviting us to consider times when a creative practice or response may be helpful, and some potential practices that can be engaged in both individual direction sessions and group direction or retreat settings.
So, if you have wondered about utilizing creativity in the sacred space of direction (whether as a practitioner, or on the receiving end!), we’d love to have you join us as we explore the “art” of spiritual direction. Cost is $45 and scholarships are available.
PLEASE NOTE: Even if you aren’t current in spiritual direction as a director or directee, if you’re interested in this topic, you are welcome. This is a space for everyone to explore what creativity and spirituality have to offer your soul and the souls of others.
Register Here

Open Online Scripture Circle
2025-05-07 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-02 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-05 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-05 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-01 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-04 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Online Via Zoom
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 is practical and pastoral, scholarly and mystical, personal and communal. Each Scripture Circle is a remarkable experience of communion with God and others—a unique experience made more so by your participation: no one else has your story, your eyes, and the gifts you bring to studying Scripture.
Register Here

Renovate: A Refresher Cohort for Spiritual Directors
2025-05-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-02 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Denver) | Online Via Zoom
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 practice. Led by Anam Cara trained spiritual directors and supervisors, Rachel Reed and Jeremy Frye, this year long training includes monthly online training modules,gathering for praxis, as well as small group supervision.
Over the course of the year we will take time to define spiritual direction, discuss the role of supervision in the practice of spiritual direction, learn and practice helpful (or practical) skills, look at ethical dilemmas and relational roles, explore what it means to be a non-manipulative presence and approach the topic that nearly all of us are uncomfortable with; the business of your spiritual direction practice.

Cohort is limited to 20 participants.
Here’s what past participants are saying about Renovate:

“Renovate has been a wonderful year of “continuing education” for my spiritual direction practice. I have learned so much from the collective wisdom of our community and loved that each of us were trained as spiritual directors in different programs.” – Pace

“I have thoroughly enjoyed and been enriched by the Renovate course this last year. Rachel and Jeremy’s presentation, information and individual wisdom were extremely helpful and encouraging. I was able to hone my skills as a spiritual director, learn new concepts, tools and awarenesses that I had not learned in my initial training. I know I am a better spiritual director because of this course.” – Kim

“Renovate has been a great experience this past year. After many years of practicing spiritual direction, Jeremy, Rachel, and the cohort members have helped me to reconsider best practices, refresh some skills, and consider some new approaches. Practicing spiritual direction can feel like a lonely journey at times, but this community was very gracious and supportive. I feel refreshed to chart my path forward practicing spiritual direction.” – Shelley

$150 Deposit to hold your seat covers the first month’s fee.
Early Bird Registration is $1800, billed at $150 per month.
$2400 after March 1, 2025 billed at $200 per month.
Register Here

Westside Oaks Scripture Circle
2025-04-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-20 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver)
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 is a remarkable experience of communion with God and others—a unique experience made more so by your participation: no one else has your story, your eyes, and the gifts you bring to the study of Scripture.

Register Here

Renovate: A Refresher Cohort for Spiritual Directors
2025-03-05 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-02-05 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-01-01 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-12-04 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Denver) | Online Via Zoom
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 practice. Led by Anam Cara trained spiritual directors and supervisors, Rachel Reed and Jeremy Frye, this year long training includes monthly online training modules,gathering for praxis, as well as small group supervision.
Over the course of the year we will take time to define spiritual direction, discuss the role of supervision in the practice of spiritual direction, learn and practice helpful (or practical) skills, look at ethical dilemmas and relational roles, explore what it means to be a non-manipulative presence and approach the topic that nearly all of us are uncomfortable with; the business of your spiritual direction practice.

Cohort is limited to 20.
$150 Deposit to hold your seat, which covers the first month’s fee.
Early Bird Registration is $1800, billed at $150 per month.
$2400 after March 1, 2024 billed at $200 per month.
Register Here

Long Loving Look at the Real: The Contemplative Stance in Spiritual Direction
2025-02-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Online Via Zoom
Led by Elizabeth Peterson, this workshop is a two-hour deep dive into what we mean and embody when we orient toward spiritual direction from a contemplative posture.

Boulder Scripture Circle
2024-12-14 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver)
Contact: leah@allsoulsboulder.org to register

TNC Scripture Circle (Closed)
2024-12-14 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver)

#WTH Scripture Circle (Closed)
2024-12-14 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver)

Fitler Scripture Circle (Closed)
2024-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Online Via Zoom

Preparing to Wait, An Advent Lunchtime Retreat
2024-12-03 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Online Via Zoom
On December 3rd, Holly Porter Phillips is offering a virtual Preparing to Wait lunchtime retreat from 12 – 1:30pm CT. This will be a spacious time to prayerfully consider how you would like to enter the Advent season. The first hour will be a time of guided reflection, followed by an optional 30 minutes for conversation. Cost is $15, with a discount code available.
Register Here

Tacos and the Text - Open Scripture Circle
2024-11-19 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Owens Home, Colorado Springs, CO, 80191, United States
This is an in-person opportunity to experience a Scripture Circle together in Colorado. We occasionally do these evenings on a donation-only basis as a way to make this kind of study accessible to everyone, even if you’re just curious. Join us for snacks, beverages, and time together in the Great Story.
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