Groups and Networks
Interfaith Ministers are engaged in a range of geographic groups and thematic networks. Some groups arrange physical meetings or events; others share information and experiences together more informally. Staff from the Interfaith Foundation are available to meet with local groups; just issue an invitation to Tim Pickles (IMA) or Nicola Coombe (Seminary) and we'd love to join you.
Geographic groups
Sussex: Forest Row Interfaith Ministers (FRIM)
Contact Rev. Jona Eichner, Tel: 07990 500292
South West England
A new regional group is being established.
Contact: Rev. Alex Sharratt, Tel. 01803 866682
London
Proposed regional group of ministers.
Contact Rev. Suzanne Cohen for details, Tel. 020 8880 8098
Surrey
Please submit details
Ireland Suil Linn
Suil Linn is the network of Irish ministers
Contact Rev. Geraldine Bown, Tel: 0035 386 8324277
Scotland
Please submit details.
Thames Valley
Rev David Chantler is seeking to establish a local group.
Dorset
Rev Valery Coburn is seeking to establish a local group/
Thematic networks
Supervisors' network
for Seminary-accredited and Seminary-recognised supervisors
Sacred Ecology and Green Spirituality network
Rev. Paul Sandford, 07767 075490
Proposes a new Green Spirituality network for Interfaith Ministers who are interested in such topics as Resurgence magazine, sacred ecology, Gaia theory, ecopsychology and Reverential Ecology,
Sacred Masculinity
Rev. Tim Pickles, 017687 72354
For people interested in exploring this issue more deeply.
Funerals special interest group
This is a new group for ministers who would like to share ideas, experiences and questions to help us develop and deepen our practice as a funeral celebrant. Janette Blakemore is creating an email list of interested ministers and also facilitating periodic low-cost teleconference calls, starting 30 September.
Gay Spirituality
Rev. Tim Pickles, 017687 72354
For people interested in the relationship between sexuality and spirituality.
Interfaith Chaplains Network
Rev. Paul Sandford, 07767 075490
Starting a new Interfaith Chaplains Network for Interfaith Ministers who are interested in the area, with a regular newsletter and possible post-ordination course. Paul is currently a volunteer Hospital and Police Force Chaplain.
Partner and related organisations
One Spirit Interfaith USA
The Interfaith Foundation in the UK enjoys a close relationship with this organization - our brother/sister program in the USA (see our History page). Their seminary program is very similar in philosophy, objectives and practice to ours. They also offer extensive adult education programmes and social action projects. There are exchange visits between our two organisations by members of faculty, and we see ourselves as part of an international spiritual family of interfaith ministers.
The Happiness Project
Founded by inspirational facilitator, writer and speaker Robert Holden in 1996, The Happiness Project offers the general public, health care organisations and the private sector, high quality personal development programs based on 'positive psychology' and universal spirituality. From the start of The Interfaith Seminary, The Happiness Project has been an invaluable friend offering moral, financial and practical support.
The Light Foundation
Co-founded in 2000 by Jason Chan, the Light Foundation for World Peace and Harmony aims to serve and teach Infinite Tai Chi teachers, Ling Chi practitioners, students and members, and to inspire individuals to practise meditation, wholesome exercise and the healing arts to maximise their own potential and as a service to the world.
The Awakening Foundation
Offers the ancient and yet ever-new teaching through which the Divine nature of 'All That Is' may be known experientially. Founded by Martin Nathanael, the foundation aims to make this 'perennial philosophy' available through courses of study, talks, workshops and publications, and to promote spiritual practices, including forms of meditation, which lead to direct knowledge of the truths offered through the programmes of the Foundation.
The Miracle Network
A UK Registered Charity, which has supported students of A Course in Miracles since 1994. Its services include: free support, contact and ACIM information; a bi-monthly magazine, 'Miracle Worker', which includes news, an events guide and listings of ACIM study and support groups; its own UK-wide Course-related talks, workshops and a bi-annual conference; a mail-order service for all Course-related books and products. Its website includes details of all the above.
Awakening with Miranda
Founder of the The Interfaith Seminary in the UK in 1996 and was Director for 10 years. Now an international spiritual teacher based in USA.
