HOW TO APPLY

Begin Your Journey With OneSpirit

Applications for the Class of 2028 are now open! We’ll be accepting applications until midnight on 30 September 2026.

If you’re reading this, something in you has likely already stirred. A quiet curiosity, a sense that something is shifting, or a question that keeps returning. You don’t need a clear picture of where this path will lead, or to feel ready in any fixed way. What matters is a willingness to stay with the questions and take that first step.

The application form includes both practical and reflective questions, inviting you to share who you are and what draws you to this work… Take your time, there is no rush.

Wherever you are in your discernment, there’s a place to begin.

If you haven’t yet attended an Intro Day, we warmly recommend starting there. It’s a relaxed, no-pressure way to experience the spirit of OneSpirit, meet members of the teaching team, and get a genuine feel for the community before you commit to anything.

When you’re ready to apply, you’ll choose between the Willow Pathway (online and flexible) and the Sylvan Pathway (immersive and retreat-based at Florence House in Seaford, East Sussex). We encourage you to take a little time beforehand to review the course details and time commitment, and to reflect on whether this feels like the right moment. It’s also worth thinking about what support might serve you well alongside the training, whether that’s therapy, spiritual direction, or community care.

And if you’d simply like to talk things through first, Maddy offers one-to-one conversations for anyone exploring whether this training is the right next step. You’re also welcome to email us at enrolments@interfaithfoundation.org and a member of the team will be in touch.

However you choose to begin, you are welcome here.

Apply for Online

Apply for In-Person

Book a Call

Join an Intro Day

When you’re ready, submit your application by clicking the button just below these steps. We definitely recommend applying as soon as you are ready to take advantage of the early bird special pricing. Remember, you’ll need two character references, so have their details prepared and let them know about your application in advance.

We’ll be processing your application and contacting your references. Once we’ve received everything, you’ll receive an email from us confirming your progress and inviting you to sign your Training Agreement.

Make sure you’ve explored all the information we’ve provided about our offerings, including details on curriculum themes, delivery methods, important dates, and an introduction to your tutor.

Join us for an Intro Day! It’s a fantastic chance to connect with others who are interested in the training, meet our tutors, current students, and ministers, and get answers to any questions you may have. We can’t wait to see you there!

Once you sign and return your Training Agreement, and pay the £250 deposit, your place on our training will be confirmed.

Apply for Online

Apply for In-Person

Book a Call

Join an Intro Day

Additional Support

Full fee information is available in the prospectus for each pathway.

If you would like to discuss payment plans or financing your training, please get in touch with OneSpirit’s Finance Officer, Danielle, who is happy to help find an arrangement that works for you.

If you would like to discuss a bursary spot on our Willow Pathway (online), you’re warmly invited to reach out to Lavinia, OneSpirit’s Community Development Lead, for an informal conversation. The deadline to apply for a bursary place is 1 September 2026. More information about the bursary can be found in the FAQ or on the Willow Pathway homepage.