Events & Gatherings
Coming together is a vital part of our community at ESDA. Throughout the year, we host a variety of gatherings, retreats, and workshops designed to offer care, nurture, and professional growth.
Whether we are listening to formational speakers, participating in hands-on workshops, or simply sharing a communal meal, these events provide a welcoming space to connect with peers, deepen our practice, and support one another in our shared work.
Upcoming Events
No upcoming events at the moment.
Let us know that you’re interested, and we will email you when we schedule new events. View our past events archive to see the kinds of events we run.
Archive of Past Events
ESDA 2026 AGM and Members’ Gathering
The Annual General Meeting of ESDA, followed by a short presentation of books members have been reading.
The Anonymous God
Facilitated by Mark Finlay. A morning reflecting on spiritual conversation with young people in recovery.
Look and See: Wendell Berry’s Courageous Practice During Fraught Times
Facilitated by Christine Gilbert. A morning with Wendell Berry's Sabbath poems and the practice of looking and seeing.
Interactive Drawing Therapy in Spiritual Direction
Presented by Frauke Hobbs. A full-day workshop using Interactive Drawing Therapy. No artistic skills required.
2025 Annual General Meeting
Annual business meeting followed by a workshop of gentle movement and embodiment.
Thriving in the Forest – Wisdom for the Elder Years
Presented by Angela Hazebroek. Developing and nurturing spirituality as we and those we accompany are getting older.
Ordinary Heaven
Morning of input and reflection with Philip Carter following the launch of his book.
Spiritual Direction in Inter-cultural contexts
Facilitated by Sr Trang Tran. A morning of input and reflection on spiritual direction in multicultural settings.