Fellowship of United Methodist
Spiritual Directors and
Retreat Leaders
Transforming Lives - Deepening Discipleship
Welcome!
FUMSDRL is a network of United Methodist spiritual directors and retreat leaders for the sharing of insights, thoughts, hopes and dreams for the ministry of spiritual formation within the UMC. FUMSDRL provides opportunities to gather in connection for resourcing and support.
- Please explore the links to the left to learn more, contact us if you have specific questions, or join us at one of the gatherings listed below.
- Members are encouraged to join our discussions on Facebook.
- Everyone is encouraged to sign up for our free email newsletter. You will receive a copy every other month.
Upcoming Events
- National FUMSDRL Gathering
October 22-25, 2010
Redemptorist Renewal Center,
Picture Rock, Arizona
Click here to learn more about our National Gathering.
New Essays:
Spiritual Direction Formation for Leadership. If we want the church to move forward in the authentic presence of Christ, then leaders must be challenged and engaged with spiritual direction.
Holy Uselessness. Play that nurtures our soul requires something Margaret Guenther calls "holy uselessness".
Loving God through the Practice of Play. God is calling. So don't take life so seriously.
New Book Review:
Sue Monk Kidd, When The Heart Waits: Spiritual Direction for Life's Sacred Questions
Also on this website:
- Spiritual Tidbits from the Tradition: Words we find inspiring and wise.
- Essays
- Book Reviews
- Links to Members' Websites
- On Facebook: photos from the Spiritual Leaders Conference held August 17-20, 2009 at the St. John's Retreat Center in Plymout, MI. This event was sponsored by GBOD and GBHEM. Members of FUMSDRL were in attendance and gave leadership to the Conference by facilitating Listening Circles and participating in the Healing Teams at the Taize Service. (You must be a member of the FUMSDRL Facebook Group to see the photos. Click here for details about joining our group.)
