A Two-Year Program of In-Person & Online Class Sessions

We invite you to connect more deeply with
God * Spirit * the Holy * the Divine
(or however you define the Sacred in your life)

Contemplation in Everyday Life
(September 2024 – May 2026)

Lake with trees reflected in the water. — © 2024 Photo by Fred Middendorf

What Is Contemplation in Everyday Life?

Contemplation in Everyday Life is a two-year interfaith / interspiritual formation experience for adult spiritual seekers that immerses you in a dynamic learning community to notice and contemplate the unfolding of God / Spirit / the Holy / the Divine (or however you define the Sacred) in your life.

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Through this process you will:

Engage in a relational learning community with your peers and team members that fosters mutual respect, non-judgment, safety, and compassion.
Journey through your sacred history and into your present life experiences.
Notice the movement of God’s / Spirit’s / the Holy’s / the Divine’s (or however you define the Sacred’s) presence and action in all realms of your life.
Develop/deepen a contemplative stance.
Nurture your own development and meet monthly with a mentor on staff.
Experience contemplative listening in one-on-one relationships and groups.
Be invited to experience a variety of spiritual practices from different faiths/traditions.
Participate in ongoing reflections as you discern your possible call as a spiritual director.

As a participant, we ask that you be:

Open to exploring your personal spiritual life.
Able to reflectively look at your relationship with God / Spirit / the Holy / the Divine (or however you define the Sacred).
Engaged in regular spiritual direction (at least once a month). NOTE: If you need to find a spiritual director, Sycamore can help connect you with one.
Open to receiving and listening to the experiences of others.
A lifelong learner.
Open to diversity.

How to apply

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The following materials will be required as part of your application:

Application form with your personal information
Reference summary form listing your two references
Two letters of reference from your spiritual director; a peer or colleague; your spiritual, religious, or faith community leader; and/or a member of your prayer community.
A 6-8 page (double-spaced) written life history/spiritual autobiography

THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS JULY 15, 2024.

After receipt of your application materials, a member of the teaching team will contact you to schedule an interview, which will take place in late July or August.