Sydney Region

The Sydney ANSD Group meets about every six weeks for some nourishing input, collegial support and congenial hospitality.

Members and anyone with an interest in Spiritual Direction or the particular topic are most welcome.

Most meetings are held 12.30-3.00pm on Fridays. A couple of reflections days or longer twilight sessions are held each year.

The venue for most meetings is St Joseph’s Centre for Reflective Living, 33 Barina Downs Rd, Norwest NSW 2153, previously known as Baulkham Hills.

Cost for Friday meetings: $15 ANSD Member, $20 non-member

The ANSD Sydney Regional Representative is Sally Jones. For inquiries about any events or the Sydney ANSD group please email Sally

Upcoming dates

Grief, loss and transition in the spiritual direction space with Mandy Cox

Wisdom Gleaned from “Courage and Renewal” with Rev Glenda Blakefield

Drawing on the Wisdom of St John of the Cross for Spiritual Direction with Barbara Stenning

Wisdom Comes in Many Forms: Sharing of Resources facilitated by Rev John Reid

Exploring Images in Spiritual Direction with Sr Colleen O’Sullivan

At Home With God Reflection Day with Sr Hilda Scott

Dealing with Grief in Spiritual Direction with Eileen Reeks

Living from the Silence with Michelle Vass

Music in Spiritual Direction with Sr Mary Baker

Spiritual Direction to Marginalised: Who are the marginalised? with Elizabeth Lee

Metaphor in the Spiritual Life with Alex Nelson

John Bell, Resource Worker with the Iona Community

Opening our awareness through journal writing, with Kate Scholl

Creating space for encountering grace: Intersections between retreats and spiritual direction, with Carolyn Craig-Emilsen and Bethany South

Spiritual Direction and Mental Health