Nourishing Your Ministry, Strengthening Our Community
“In this house, all must be friends, all must be loved, all must be held dear, all must be helped.” — St. Teresa of Ávila
At the Carmelite Spirituality Network, we believe that excellence in ministry is cultivated through ongoing formation, peer support, and shared wisdom. Our events calendar offers a rhythm of learning, reflection, and community that sustains spirituality practitioners throughout the year.
Whether you are seeking to deepen your competence through our Enriching Ministry Days, longing for spiritual renewal through our seasonal retreats, or looking to connect with fellow practitioners through our Community Offerings, you will find a welcoming space shaped by the Carmelite values of contemplation, friendship, and mutual support.
Our calendar features three types of offerings:
Enriching Ministry Days (EMDs) Quarterly gatherings featuring expert speakers on topics essential to soul care ministry—safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, ethics, and the spiritual foundations of accompaniment. Each EMD includes a keynote presentation followed by interactive workshops designed to strengthen your practice.
Seasonal Retreats Lenten and Advent retreat days offering members dedicated time for personal renewal, contemplative prayer, and spiritual refreshment in the company of fellow practitioners.
Community Offerings Throughout the year, CSN members share their gifts with the wider community through a rich variety of programmes—Lectio Divina sessions, book clubs, reading circles, Bible study groups, prayer gatherings, and more. These offerings reflect the creativity and charisms of our members and embody our commitment to mutual enrichment.
Ruth Stephens is the CEO and founder of Join the Dots, bringing over ten years' experience in church leadership and children's ministry. A qualified Occupational Therapist with an MSc in Attachment Studies, Ruth is passionate about equipping those who support people who have experienced trauma, particularly early-life adversity. She helps churches and Christian ministries become […]
Speaker: Ruth Stephens - trauma-informed practice expert
Topic: Becoming a Trauma-Informed Spiritual Practitioner
Location: online
Dr Donald Wallenfang, OCDS (Emmanuel Mary of the Cross), is a Secular Discalced Carmelite and Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. He holds a Ph.D. from Loyola University Chicago and specialises in Carmelite spirituality, phenomenology, and the work of Edith Stein. Author of numerous books including Human and Divine […]
Speaker: Dr Donald Wallenfang, OCDS – Professor of Theology & Philosophy
Topic: Empathy in Edith Stein: Insights for Today's Spiritual Practitioner
Location: Online
Bishop Erik Varden OCSO is a Cistercian monk and the Bishop of Trondheim, Norway, appointed by Pope Francis in 2019. Born in Norway in 1974, he spent ten years at the University of Cambridge before joining Mount Saint Bernard Abbey in Charnwood Forest in 2002. A highly regarded spiritual writer and speaker, Bishop Varden brings […]
Speaker: Bishop Erik Varden OCSO – Bishop of Trondheim
Topic: Ministry Today: The Call to Safeguard the Mystery
Location: Online
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Are you a CSN-accredited practitioner with an offering to share? We welcome proposals for Community Offerings that align with our mission of promoting excellence in soul care ministries.
Offerings that receive the CSN Seal of Excellence may be eligible for sponsorship through the DecorCarmeli Foundation, enabling you to offer your programme free or at reduced cost to participants.
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Questions about our events? Contact us at enquiries@csn.org.uk