Enrolment is Officially Open!

Mar 4, 2024

Discover the Path to Inner Leadership and Spiritual Growth

The world we live in is constantly evolving, presenting new challenges that call for a deeper understanding of our collective consciousness and spirituality. The OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation has long stood at the forefront of nurturing spiritual growth and leadership among individuals from various walks of life. With over 25 years of expertise, our Spiritual Development and Ministry Training program offers a unique opportunity for those called to contribute towards the enhancement of global consciousness, compassion, and interconnectedness.

A Vision of Inclusivity and Transformation

Our vision is of a world awakened to an inclusive global spirituality, wrapped in a field of love and life. This vision guides our mission to evolve consciousness by empowering open-hearted individuals to unlock their inner leadership capacities. We stand on the touchstones of inclusivity, compassion, authenticity, and spiritual transformation, aiming to create a community that fosters forgiveness, reconciliation, and peacemaking.

Join a Flourishing Community

By joining our fully online Ministry Training program, you become part of a vibrant community of over 1,000 members dedicated to growing their unique and personal ministries. Our holistic training approach is designed to nurture your development through dynamic self-reflection, empathic listening, and deep engagement with spiritual practices. You will learn to meet people where they are, in sacred service, shaping your ministry to serve your communities and the world effectively.

Introducing The Birch Pathway: A Fully Online Programme

Building on the success of the Aspen Pathway, we’re thrilled to offer the Birch Pathway for 2024. This fully online program is designed to foster personal and ministerial growth through a blend of live weekly webinars, an online classroom filled with resources, and a dedicated student communications platform.

Curriculum: A Blend of Tradition and Innovation

Our curriculum is ever-changing, deeply experiential, and responsive to the evolving world. Structured around six strands, it incorporates the exploration of faith paths and worldviews, ceremony and ritual, deep listening skills, spiritual accompaniment, psycho-spiritual development, and spiritual and pastoral service in the community. Our approach exceeds traditional teachings, inviting a dynamic interaction between students and tutors to facilitate a profoundly experiential learning experience.

Key Objectives of The Birch Pathway:

Holistic Development: Delve deep into your spirituality, implementing practices that foster self-discovery and growth.
Deep Empathetic Listening: Enhance your ability to connect deeply with others, appreciating global faiths and perspectives crucial for effective ministry.
Self-awareness through Self-reflective Practice: Explore self-reflective models to deepen your self-awareness and personal growth.
Your Personal Ministry: Investigate the essence of community and interconnectedness, shaping your ministry to be of service to others.

Delivery of the Curriculum:

Webinars: Engage in weekly class webinars on Tuesday evenings, facilitated by class tutors and guest speakers, focusing on experiential learning.
Study Groups: Connect with peers in study groups, supported by a member of your tutor team, to nourish each other’s spiritual journey.
1-1 Meetings: Reflect on your training journey through regular meetings with your tutor team.

Embrace the Journey Ahead

As Caroline, a current OneSpirit student, reflects, “It feels like a very solemn and sacred commitment…I am growing positively through examining these internal struggles.” Your journey with OneSpirit is not only about spiritual growth but also about making a reflective and contemplative impact on the world.

We invite you to join us on this transformative journey, to explore the depths of your being, and to contribute towards a world awakened to love, consciousness, and spirited unity. Enrolments are now open for the Birch Pathway—take the next step in your spiritual journey with OneSpirit.

Enrol between now and September 30th for our two-year training that leads to ordination as an Interfaith Minister. For more information and to apply, visit our Ministry Training Page.

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Engaging with the Ebb and Flow of Spirituality

Dive into the heart of a transformative spiritual journey with OneSpirit’s unique Emerging and Live Curriculum, where the learning environment dynamically evolves with each participant's growth and input. Unlike conventional programs, OneSpirit offers an adaptive curriculum that values the contributions and experiences of every student, fostering a collaborative and rich tapestry of wisdom. Here, education is a living, breathing journey, adapting to meet you wherever you are in your spiritual exploration. This approach creates a safe and sacred space for unhindered expression and profound personal development. If you're searching for a spiritually enriching education that grows with you, embracing the fluidity and vibrance of life itself, the OneSpirit experience awaits.

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International Day of Friendship

As the International Day of Friendship approaches, OneSpirit celebrates the power of connections that bridge the divides of race, religion, and nationality. In a world often shadowed by division, this day stands as a beacon of solidarity, understanding, and shared humanity. OneSpirit champions the essence of friendship as a sacred bond, pivotal to its mission of fostering interfaith dialogue and respect for diverse beliefs. This occasion is not only about honouring existing bonds but also about reaching out to create new ones, expanding our understanding and empathy through every new friendship formed. At OneSpirit, we nurture qualities vital for genuine connection—empathy, open-mindedness, and inclusivity—within our courses and community. This Day of Friendship, acknowledge the friends who light your way and open your hearts to forming new bonds, in a collective endeavour to build a world where friendship transcends all barriers, guided by a vision of understanding, respect, and unconditional love.

Governance Framework: Marriage Solemniser/Officiant Registers

OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation outlines its governance framework in relation to registers of authorised marriage solemnisers and officiants operating within Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland, emphasising adherence to legal requirements. OneSpirit ensures ministers meet criteria such as age and good standing, and ceremonies comply with local laws, alongside maintaining robust internal processes for nominee monitoring and handling complaints. Additionally, the framework supports OneSpirit Ireland (OSI) for nominations in the Republic of Ireland. Highlighting community spirit, the framework also encourages member unity, engagement in communal projects, seasonal spiritual practices, celebration of diversity, and interfaith dialogue to foster understanding and interconnectedness.

A Call for Unity and Support

Lavinia, the Community Development Lead at OneSpirit, extends a warm introduction and expresses her admiration for the community’s sense of unity and support. She reflects on the unique, interconnected nature of the interfaith community, emphasising its collective strength. Currently, she highlights a special request from Martin Nathanael, who is seeking assistance and collaboration from fellow ministers and supporters for a project aimed at benefiting the community. Lavinia encourages members to engage with Martin's initiative, underscoring the importance of their interconnectedness and mutual support.

Embracing the Spirit of Summer Solstice

Embrace the radiant energy of the Summer Solstice, a time marked by ancient traditions and spiritual renewal. This significant period invites the OneSpirit community to indulge in deep reflection, nature immersion, and creative expression. It's an opportunity to celebrate the longest day of the year, acknowledging our inner growth and setting intentions for the journey ahead. Through sunrise and sunset meditations, connecting with nature, and fostering communal bonds, we honour this pivotal moment.

Celebrating Love Today & Everyday

This Pride Month, join OneSpirit in celebrating love's limitless nature. Embrace acts of loving-kindness in our diverse community, honouring each individual's journey with respect, acceptance, and pride. Love transcends boundaries; our support should too.

Spiritual Diversity: Hear from Our Students

Explore the heartfelt spiritual journeys of our OneSpirit students, whose transformative encounters with diverse religious beliefs enlighten and inspire. Each account embodies a shared ethos of respect and acceptance of diverse spiritual paths. As we honour the richness of faith diversity, we extend an invitation to those ready for their own transformative journey.

Enrolment is Officially Open!

Enrolment for OneSpirit’s Spiritual Development and Ministry Training program is open. With over 25 years of experience, it nurtures spiritual growth and leadership, fostering global consciousness, compassion, and interconnectedness in an evolving world.

Interfaith Dialogue

OneSpirit fosters interfaith dialogue,
where individuals from varied faith paths
engage in rich discussions to exchange
wisdom. The aim is to deepen understanding, cultivate peace, and promote
spiritual growth.

Redefining Interfaith: Holistically and Inclusively

We redefine interfaith to be more inclusive, embracing diverse spiritual experiences beyond traditional religions. Their vision fosters unity by honouring individual spirituality, aiming for a compassionate community that celebrates spiritual diversity.