
Audire offers half-day, in-depth Orientation sessions. Interested in attending our next Orientation session? Great, read on!
Orientation Sessions
Do others seek you out for guidance, a listening ear, or heartfelt conversations?
Do you notice a growing desire to help others go deeper in their spiritual lives?
These might be invitations of a call to the ministry of spiritual direction. Audire has been forming spiritual directors since its founding in 1989. The three-year program will assist you in the discerning of your call, the deepening of your spiritual life, and developing the practice of holy listening. Audire is an ecumenical program in the Christian tradition. The word “Audire” is Latin for “to listen.”
Our three-year formation program offers you:
- Monthly instructional days
- Weekend retreats
- Supervised practicum
- Monthly peer supervision groups
- Reading assignments and written reflective papers
- An experienced, supportive staff
- A welcoming community
When and Where
Orientation sessions will be on Saturdays, June 25, 2022 and August 6, 2022, from 9 am to 12:30 pm. The June 25 session is expected to be held in-person* at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Orlando, Florida. The August 6 session will be held via Zoom. Choose one of these two dates. If you are interested in the program but cannot attend on one of these two dates, just let us know in the registration form here.
Details will be provided on the following topics:
- What is Spiritual Direction?
- When are the classes?
- Who are the instructors?
- What will I learn?
- What is the cost?
- How long is the training?
- Can I do this and work full-time?
- How long has Audire existed?
- How is Audire structured?
- What are the requirements?
- How large are the classes?
- How do I apply for entry?
* Depending on the situation with COVID-19, however, the June 25 Orientation session may be offered via Zoom. or may be offered at a location other than St. Matthew’s. More info will be provided to your contact email as we know more.
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
5873 North Dean Road
Orlando, FL 32817