Saturday, September 12 – “Group Spiritual Direction – What it is and how it builds community” with Rev. Mary Jane Cole
- 1:00 – 3:30 pm Eastern
- 12 noon – 2:30 pm Central
- 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Mountain
- 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Pacific
Group spiritual direction is a way of listening and reflecting with a community of fellow seekers on our encounters with God in everyday life. Over time, group direction has a transformational effect on who we are and how we understand our calling in the world.
Group spiritual direction is defined by relationship, so it requires a different way of relating with each other. Members must desire an honest relationship with God, participate in the group through prayerful listening and response, and willingly share their spiritual journey with others and be open to what they offer in return.
During our time together, information will be shared about what group spiritual direction is, and is not. We will share together our experiences of participating and facilitating group spiritual direction and have break out groups for practice.
This is an open event – all are invited to participate.
Meet Our Presenter: MJ Cole
Mary Jane earned her M.Div. from Memphis Theological Seminary and is an ordained Deacon in the Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Her educational background includes degrees in psychology and rehabilitation counseling. She has served as a hospital chaplain and as an associate pastor of First United Methodist Church Little Rock, Arkansas.
She received a certification in Spiritual Direction from SMU Perkins School of Theology and is endorsed in Spiritual Direction by the United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry Endorsing Agency.
She currently maintains a private practice of spiritual direction and serves as Spiritual Director in Residence at First UMC Little Rock. She is a student and teacher of the Enneagram and has a deep passion for its use as a spiritual tool to transform lives and relationships.