A brief description of  Spiritual Direction

Spiritual direction aims to help us experience the eternal and the infinite aspects of our true nature through the wise, experienced and compassionate company of another human being. 

Canadian UU Spiritual Directors are available to companion you as you explore deeper meaning and understanding in your spiritual life. We are ordained and lay persons who have earned credentials through formal spiritual direction training programs.

Our spiritual wellsprings are Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Pagan, Theist, Humanist and more. Guided by the practices of spiritual direction from a variety of religious traditions, we work with others, companioning and witnessing to their sacred stories and grace-filled moments. Spiritual direction guides and companions customarily meet with others one-on-one or in small groups on a regular basis. 

If you are curious about embarking on Spiritual Direction (Accompaniment, Companioning, Mentoring, Soul Friend...) we recommend you read their profile on this page and then interview more than one guide. At that discernment meeting that person will learn about you and explore with you to find the right match for a spiritual direction relationship. The match process is important since different companions have different styles and strengths and different seekers are coming from different contexts and seeking different things