Schools of Spiritual Formation ~ This Fall 2019

Posted on May 1, 2019 by WCV Administrator

This fall, there are two Schools of Spiritual Formation offered through Sustainable Faith. You may have heard about them: The School of Spiritual Direction, and The School of Mercy and Justice. Here’s a bit of information on these two amazing schools.

The School of Spiritual Direction (SOSD) is a two-year program, the first of which is intended to provide a well-rounded introduction to the ministry of spiritual direction, and the second of which is intended for those who envision spiritual direction as a fairly significant feature of their vocation. A real highlight of the school is the opportunity to offer spiritual direction early on and receive peer and formal supervision while doing so and, in the second year, engaging in an annotated version of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.

SOSD Year One
- Oct 4-5, 2019
- Nov 22-23, 2019
- Jan 24-25, 2020
- Mar 20-21, 2020
- May 8-9, 2020

SOSD Year Two (Dates TBD)

The School of Mercy and Justice (SOMJ) is a one-year program particularly for those who desire to cultivate a deep, vibrant interior life with God and engage effectively and healthily in the practical work of mercy and justice in the world. It’s spiritual formation for those who long to embody a contemplative posture while engaging in an active life with those on the margins of society.

SOMJ
- Oct 18-19, 2019
- Dec 6-7, 2019
- Feb 7-8, 2020
- Apr 3-4, 2020
- May 29-30, 2020

>>>Please see the Sustainable Faith website for more information and registration.

Spiritual Formation Schools: SOSD & SOMJ

Posted on May 9, 2018May 9, 2018 by Suhail Stephen

This fall, we are hosting two Sustainable Faith schools: the School of Spiritual Direction (SOSD) and the School of Mercy and Justice (SOMJ). Both schools offer spiritual formation with an emphasis on the contemplative life.

Particularly, the SOSD is designed to develop your skills of being attentive to others on their journey with Jesus; the SOMJ is designed to help you cultivate a vibrant, interior life with God as you engage in mercy and justice work. Both schools are open to pastors, church leaders, and laypeople alike from any church or denomination. You do not have to be part of the Vineyard to take either training.

Both schools involve five modules (each two days, every other month from October to June), practicing spiritual disciplines, spiritual direction, reading, and written reflections. For specific information, see the syllabi below.

Note: Each school typically has no more than 12 students.

We’re hosting an interest meeting at WCV at 6 pm, Sunday, June 3 where you’ll receive an overview of the curricula and be able to meet the teachers and former students.

DATES ETC.

SOSD (Year 1) (US$1,850 / ~ CAD$2,378.01) *