"I needed someone who would listen - really listen - to me and to what God might be saying in the midst of my story."
Spiritual Companioning
Spiritual Companioning is a long standing spiritual discipline often called Spiritual Direction or meeting with an Anam Cara.
Each session lasts 60 minutes and occurs once a month. During this time, you talk about your life experience and how it has or has not been intersecting with God. You and your Spiritual Companion listen for themes or wisdom emerging from your lived experience and wonder together how God is involved in this season of life. Prayer - in a variety of forms - is often a part of a Spiritual Companioning session. This is an ancient practice that has found its way into the 21st century because of it's usefulness in helping people tend to their soul's wellbeing.
Each session lasts 60 minutes and occurs once a month. During this time, you talk about your life experience and how it has or has not been intersecting with God. You and your Spiritual Companion listen for themes or wisdom emerging from your lived experience and wonder together how God is involved in this season of life. Prayer - in a variety of forms - is often a part of a Spiritual Companioning session. This is an ancient practice that has found its way into the 21st century because of it's usefulness in helping people tend to their soul's wellbeing.
Questions to ask yourself
to determine if Spiritual Companioning is a good option for you at this time:
Once you have moved through these questions, you'll most likely know if this is a good option for you at this time.
to determine if Spiritual Companioning is a good option for you at this time:
- Do I currently have a connection of some sort with God?
- Do I desire to explore or deepen this relationship with God?
- Am I ready to let another person hear and hold my story?
- Am I open to having another ask me questions about my spiritual journey?
- Am I open to engaging Scripture, prayer exercises, or journaling exercises as part of Companioning?
- Do I have time to commit to this once a month?
- What do I hope to have occur in the midst of this time?
Once you have moved through these questions, you'll most likely know if this is a good option for you at this time.
Logistics
Christine Osgood meets with people on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
(However, Christine is currently full. Email her directly to be put on a waiting list. christine.urbanretreat@gmail.com)
Ben Lundquist meets with people on Wednesdays
Cost is $60
The first appointment is only the %15 deposit - which is $9
Location: The Urban Retreat house in Arden Hills