Discover Your Spiritual Direction
Are you craving deeper connection, sacred meaning, or space to explore your path? You’re invited to participate in a free, 9-month-long opportunity for spiritual companioning offered by students in the Cherry Hill Seminary Spiritual Direction Certification Program.
🌀 Appointments available now for the 2025 cohort.
👉 Click here to meet the students and make an appointment
What is Spiritual Direction?
Spiritual direction (also called spiritual tending, companioning, or soul work) is a supportive relationship where you explore your spiritual life with a trained guide. It’s not about advice or dogma — it’s about listening deeply, nurturing growth, and helping you stay present to your own unfolding wisdom.
Two young people with backpacks traveling a road together (Pakistan) by Tamhasip Khan (Pexels)
What to Expect
1-hour sessions once a month for 9 months
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Conducted via Zoom (in-person options may be available in Seattle, Albuquerque, Greeley CO, Hilo HI, Chicago, Norman OK, or Durham)
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A chance to share spiritual experiences, questions, or doubts
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Space for art-making, ritual, or contemplative practice
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A supportive listener traveling beside you — not in front of you
Your spiritual companion is a student in training, grounded in ethical practice and monthly supervision. This is a rich, sacred partnership of mutual respect and curiosity. Expect gentle guidance, and encouragement as you explore your own spiritual landscape.
Who Can Participate?
This program welcomes:
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Anyone age 18+
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People new to spiritual direction (please, no repeat participants from previous CHS cohorts)
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Especially those who identify as spiritually independent, multi-faith, Pagan, mystical, spiritual or part of earth-based traditions
✨ All explorers welcome, regardless of background or belief.
🧭 Important Notes
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This program is not designed for crisis intervention.
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Companions are students under supervision, focused on exploration, not therapy or problem-solving.
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You'll be asked to attend monthly sessions and provide thoughtful feedback at the end of the year.
- Cherry Hill SpiDir students are committed to creating a safer space for seekers and explorers. Ask about consent, care, and confidentiality.
- If you discover you would like to continue at the end of 8 months, you can also opt to find another spiritual companion or to sign on with your companion at their regular payment rate.
💫 Why Choose CHS Spiritual Direction?
Cherry Hill Seminary is uniquely welcoming to:
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Earth-centered, Pagan, mystic, and eco-spiritual practitioners
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People exploring new or emerging spiritual paths
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Marginalized voices who may lack access to spiritual care
We believe spiritual direction should be rooted in justice, consent, and curiosity. Our students are trained in multi-faith hospitality and trauma-informed practices.
🌿 Potential Benefits
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Greater self-awareness and clarity
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Confidence in your spiritual identity
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A deeper relationship with the sacred
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Space to develop personal rituals or practices
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Support during life transitions or spiritual questions
🌟 Ready to Begin?
Take the first step in your spiritual adventure today! Meet the students and sign up for an exploratory appointment here.
We can’t wait to accompany you on this journey.
Beloved, you are whole, holy, and worthy.
—Rev. Amy
Beloved, you are whole, holy, and worthy.
—Rev. Amy
For Further Exploration
The Cherry Hill Seminary Spiritual Direction program is committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for all explorers. https://abeltaine.blogspot.com/2025/01/cherry-hill-spiritual-direction.html
Click here to meet the students and make an exploratory appointment: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wufJHonR7Qj7FECRgYaxGQSTZ68GJEUG6GyBlonXDtk/edit?tab=t.0
Finding the Right Spiritual Companion: Safety, Trust, Nourishment https://abeltaine.blogspot.com/2025/02/finding-right-spiritual-companion.html
Spiritual exploration for earth-centered practices. https://abeltaine.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-earth-whispers-your-name-exploring.html
✨ Want to Learn to Offer This Kind of Care?
If you’re someone friends turn to for spiritual support, perhaps you’re called to become a spiritual companion yourself! Learn about the Spiritual Direction Certification Program at CHS https://cherryhillseminary.org/certificate-programs-at-cherry-hill-seminary/spiritual-direction-certificate/
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