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.
For those requiring CEU's, they will be available for a nominal fee.
New Essays:
NEW: Prayer, Power and Possibilities
Prayer is neither a solitary endeavor nor one we should reserve only for times of distress.
by the Rev. Brenda Buckwell, West Ohio Conference
NEW: Seminaries offer Spiritual Direction to United Methodists
An amazing number of seminaries now offer Professional Certification in Spiritual Formation or offer their own specialized studies.
by Dwight Judy
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.)
