Spiritual Direction
What is Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Direction is a sacred relationship in which a seeker grows spiritually as a trained Spiritual Director listens with them for God's activity in their life. Spiritual Direction encourages you to explore a relationship with the Mystery of God. Through sacred listening you can
see more fully God’s presence and grace in your life.
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This sacred non-controlling friendship is a peaceful listening space created between you, your Director, and God. Through prayer your life begins to transform in wonderful and surprising ways because God is constantly, actively, and powerfully working in your everyday life.
In Spiritual Direction we discover what God is already doing in your life.
"In Spiritual Direction we discover what God is already doing in your life."
Episcopal Northern California Diocesan
Partners in Ministries of Health
Promoting Hope, Healing & Health to
Our Congregations & Communities We Serve
Susan Wahlstrom, Coordinator email: wahlstrom@volcano.net
Episcopal Spiritual Directors:
Davis
The Rev. Margaret Grayden email: margaret@churchofstmartin.org
El Dorado Hills
Susan Wahlstrom, RN phone: (209) 304-8321 email: wahlstrom@volcano.net
Folsom
The Rev. Dr. Libby Vincent email: libbycv@gmail.com
Kate Muris email: katherinemuris@gmail.com
Grass Valley
Summer Green email: livingbetwixtandbetween@gmail.com
Placerville
Sheryl Trainor, O.T. phone: (530) 306-8487 email: strainor.ot@comcast.net
Rocklin
The Rev. Anny Genato phone: 916-500-9299 email: anny@staugustineepiscopal.com
Sacramento
The Rev. Virginia McNeely phone: (916) 455-0643 email: virginiamcneely@sbcglobal.net
Rhonda Canby phone: (916) 712-2250 email: RCanby@msn.com
*The resources are for your use but are not recommendations of the Diocese of No. CA
**To date these are Episcopal trained Spiritual Directors in our Diocese.
They have all completed an accredited 2-4 year spiritual direction program.
Spiritual Director’s International www.sdiworld.org
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Mercy Center-Auburn
www.mercycenter.org Phone: (530) 887-2019
They have trained Spiritual Directors on site or via Zoom.
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Bread of Life Center-Sacramento
www.breadoflife.org Phone (916) 648-1803
They have trained Spiritual Directors on site, and also offer group spiritual direction.
In addition, Bread of Life offers training for Spiritual Directors. ​
More Information about Spiritual Direction
The New York Times Article
Nondenominational “spiritual companions” offer to connect clients to the divine in their everyday life.