GOD'S GREATER GLORY

"Responding to the deep spiritual hunger in persons of all faiths."

Programs

We offer programs designed to deepen spiritual growth and nurture ministry, presented with ecumenical and interfaith outreach. With inspiration from the Spirit, the Center seeks to find a variety of ways to respond to the increased yearning for spiritual growth in today's society. With the many gifts and resources available through the Center, we are able to offer:

Spiritual Enrichment for Young Adults (SEYA): The Center is engaged in searching out ways to connect with young adults and to identify their spiritual needs. We are committed to exploring and creating avenues to educate, empower, and promote an active faith life within the young adult community. Our core program is Spirituality On Tap, a monthly evening gathering at local parishes where young adults address topics of faith and culture, and learn a new prayer style from out of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.

See events page for Spirituality on Tap in both King and Pierce Counties.


Spiritual Direction: We offer spiritual direction connections services by matching individuals with a qualified spiritual director of their faith preference, a companion on their spiritual journey to help them recognize God's presence in their life.

Click here for more information about this service.


Continuing Education for Spiritual Directors: We provide at least one workshop annually for the ongoing development of spiritual directors in our Resource Pool. It is open to other spiritual directors, graduate students, and persons in ministry as well. Twice a year, we gather the center's spiritual director Resource Pool to network, evaluate current service, and support each other in this ministry.

Retreats: The Ignatian Spirituality Center supports a wide range of retreats for parishes, schools, institutions, and other groups. We offer a rich set of spiritual resources adapted from the work of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits. One such retreat is the St. Francis Xavier Evening Retreat hosted annually in early December to prepare individuals for the Christmas season in the spirit of Ignatian spirituality.

Summer Day of Ignatian Reflection.  Saturday, June 28^th, 9am – 8pm at St. Bridget Parish in Seattle.  “With thanks for all that has bee and hope for all that will be”.  An Examen in Life at Mid-Year. Click here for flyer.

Eight Day Silent Ignatian Retreat, July 16 – 23 at Nestucca Sanctuary.  Sponsored by the Oregon Province.  Send registration to Joyceann Hagen at the Oregon Province. Click here for registration form.

An Evening of Exploring CLC (Christian Life Communities).  Find out more about these ongoing Ignatian faith sharing groups.  Thursday, May 15^th, 7 – 8:30 pm.  Click here for more information.


The Ignatian Prayer and Discernment Series: We host these prayer experience programs for those who desire a deeper relationship with God. Participants explore prayer styles, receive group spiritual direction, and have the support of others in the program.

Click here for more information on this program.

We accomplish these activities while continuing to embody a special concern for the poor and to also promote living out one's faith commitment to work for justice and peace.

Please visit the events page for current schedule.