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Ministry After Ordination

Ministry After Ordination,By Rev Gary Dean What does ministry look like after ordination? For many, it is a quiet unfolding into community life, chaplaincy spaces, interfaith dialogue, and everyday moments of presence. In this feature, Rev Gary Dean reflects on his...

A Sacred Invitation: OneSpirit Ministry Training 2026

There are moments when people begin to pause and reflect more deeply on their lives. Moments when questions arise about meaning, purpose, and how they might serve others in ways that feel honest and sustainable. For many, this questioning does not arrive with...

The Grove: An Offering for Ministers

What does it mean to pray? Whether you follow a faith tradition or not, prayer can be a deeply personal act of reflection, gratitude, and connection. This article explores how prayer takes many forms and offers moments of stillness, strength, and spiritual care.

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Grief reshapes the way we move through the world, slowing our pace and softening our attention. This reflection honours the tender process of returning to work and life after loss, offering gentle reassurance that healing unfolds quietly, in its own time.

Journaling can become a meaningful spiritual practice, a way to deepen self-awareness, honour your inner voice, and stay grounded in life’s changes. This piece invites you to explore simple, nourishing ways to build a reflective writing habit rooted in presence and authenticity.

Prayer can be an intimate practice of reflection, connection, and comfort, whether rooted in tradition or formed personally. This piece explores inclusive approaches to prayer that nurture self-awareness, intention, and a sense of the sacred in everyday life.

Conscious Communication is more than a skill, it’s a spiritual practice rooted in presence, trust, and deep listening. This reflection explores how authentic dialogue becomes sacred ground, offering tools for personal healing and collective transformation.

Holding space is a sacred act of presence. This reflection explores how inclusive spiritual communities foster mental wellbeing, not by offering all the answers, but by creating environments of trust, compassion, and quiet support where healing can take root.

Changing the narrative on suicide begins with how we speak, listen, and show up for one another. This reflection explores compassionate language, deep listening, and the pastoral presence that helps create suicide‑safer communities rooted in dignity and hope.

Meditation offers a gentle invitation to slow down, breathe, and return to the present moment. This article explores the benefits of meditation as a varied, accessible practice that supports spiritual connection, inner clarity, and everyday calm.

What if spiritual practice began with the ground beneath our feet? From ancient forests to urban parks, nature invites us into healing, presence, and connection. This reflection explores how OneSpirit honours the sacred in the natural world and expands ministry beyond traditional walls.

Conscious Communication invites us to meet one another with presence, care, and deep listening. In a world of noise and disconnection, this reflection explores how dialogue can become sacred ground, supporting healing, understanding, and lasting spiritual connection.

What if spiritual education wasn’t just about what you know, but who you become? This deep dive into OneSpirit’s transformative philosophy explores why formation, not information, is at the heart of real spiritual development, community growth, and sacred leadership.

Interfaith isn’t just about religious dialogue, it’s about embracing all spiritual, secular, and humanistic beliefs. “Demystifying Interfaith” invites us to open to every path, from meditation to atheism, weaving a richer tapestry of understanding, respect, and unified purpose.

In a world that rarely slows down, the simple act of pausing can become sacred. This reflection explores how intentional stillness supports clarity, deep listening, and spiritual resilience, reminding us that the pause isn’t empty, but full of wisdom waiting to unfold.

Join us as we celebrate the Aspen Class of 2025 and their sacred journey into ministry. This online ordination ceremony honours two years of spiritual growth, transformation, and service. Find the Zoom link, programme, and full details here. All are warmly welcome.

Embracing the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, offers a sacred pause to honour our inner light, growth, and potential. It’s a moment to reflect at sunrise and sunset, reconnect with nature, journal our journeys, and, together, celebrate renewal and belonging.

What if your whole life were an act of reverence, each moment held with deep attention, presence, and love? In this poetic exploration, Student Andrew Jones invites us to see the everyday as sacred, transforming simple breath, movement, and ritual into pathways of devotion and awakening.

Reflecting on Nicola Coombe’s luminous life, we remember her quiet presence, fierce love, and deep reverence for the mystery of being human. From making space in our days to speaking truth with care, her embodied wisdom continues to guide us in ministry, service, and connection.

Indigenous women have long been the spiritual backbone of their communities, keepers of ceremony, medicine, and earth‑centered wisdom. Today, women like Winona LaDuke, Tiana Ngata, and Aunty Jean Phillips are reclaiming that sacred authority, weaving tradition into resilience.

On Day 21 of our Month of Ministry reflections, we pause to witness the power of compassion in action. Through listening, presence, and humble service, ministry becomes a living dialogue, where small acts ripple outward, transforming both giver and receiver, and weaving a web of shared belonging.

Kailee share about her journey from advocating for marginalised communities to leading comms at OneSpirit. She shares how true engagement and connection shape her work, fostering authenticity and deeper interfaith relationships.

Human Rights Day reaffirms our shared duty to uphold dignity, equality, and freedom for all. Reflect on our collective responsibility to honour these principles in our daily lives, fostering understanding and compassion across all communities.

Celebrate Bodhi Day on 8th December, honouring the Buddha’s enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. Reflect on your own path, embracing mindfulness and acts of kindness to awaken inner peace and unity with the world.

Amidst the Harvest moon’s glow and the Autumn Equinox, OneSpirit Student Andrew held a beach ceremony, marking the transition into year 2 of the OneSpirit journey. Loving gratitude is expressed for the gifts of ceremony and the bond with the Earth.

Reflect on Monica Douglas’s faculty insights, embracing togetherness, nature, and connection. She shares the joys and challenges of guiding others, reminding us that unity and love create a brighter, more compassionate world.

On November 20th, the Transgender Day of Remembrance calls us to honour lives lost to transphobia. Join us in prayer and action for justice, compassion, and acceptance as we work towards a brighter future for all.

Celebrate Diwali from 31st October to 4th November, a festival of lights symbolising the victory of good over evil. Join in reflection, unity, and kindness as we illuminate our lives and communities together.

Celebrate Interfaith Week from 11th to 18th November, a time to foster dialogue, compassion, and understanding among diverse faith communities.

Celebrate All Saints’ Day, a time to honour those who came before us. Embrace reflection, gratitude, and unity as we recognise the shared virtues that connect us across faiths and traditions.

Holly reflects on her first anniversary as an Interfaith Minister, sharing her growth and challenges during this informal third year.

We honour the wisdom of our ancestors while embracing the fresh perspectives of younger generations. This sacred exchange enriches our communities and strengthens our connections.

Our Spiritual Development & Ministry training programme fosters an adaptive learning environment where participants shape the curriculum through their insights, creating a unique, collaborative, and transformative journey for all.

We reflect on the joy of building connections that transcend differences, cultures, experiences. We celebrate solidarity, interfaith dialogue, and the sacred bond of friendship that fosters understanding and compassion among diverse cultures.

We observe the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. At OneSpirit, we promote understanding and inclusivity to inspire peace and respect for all beliefs.

Through deep listening, mentorship, and service, unlock paths in chaplaincy, leadership, and support. Explore the “Find a Minister” gallery to see graduates transforming the world.

Our community welcomes new ordinands as they recently graduated. Supervision plays a vital role, helping individuals heed their calling to ministry while exploring different scopes and scales.

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Embrace the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, as a time of renewal and enlightenment. This sacred moment invites the OneSpirit community to reflect, connect, and grow.

Kailee helps redefine OneSpirit’s communications: from ‘marketing‘ to ‘engagement‘, fostering not just connections but heartfelt participation and growth. A shift that’s deeply aligned with the core mission.

Marking this day, OneSpirit reflects on peace starting within. By weaving a tapestry of diversity through dialogue and compassion, we celebrate our shared humanity and the path towards global harmony.

Exploring the sacred connection between spirituality and nature, we at OneSpirit want to highlight how diverse beliefs view and honour the Earth. It encourages us to embrace environmental stewardship.

Enrolment for our Ministry Training is now open. With over 25 years of experience, it nurtures spiritual growth and leadership, fostering global consciousness, compassion, and interconnectedness in an evolving world.

Join the Anti-Racism Reading Group on April 15th. Dive into works by Resmaa Menakem, Jackie Kay, and Audrey Lorde, exploring the sacred work of undoing racism. All members of our community, from ministers to students are welcome.

Meet Annie, advocating an inter-spiritual journey enriched by her profound respect for all faiths, love for nature, and dedication to community through her role as ‘garden chaplain’.

We redefine interfaith to be more inclusive, embracing diverse spiritual experiences beyond traditional religions. We honour individual spirituality, aiming for a compassionate community that celebrates spiritual diversity.

In honour of this year’s Earth Day, we explore environmental stewardship within diverse spiritual practices. This article encourages members of our community to engage in earth-centric activities, fostering unity and sustainability, doing our part one step at a time.

From punk to an Interfaith Minister and transpersonal counsellor, blending spiritual and creative counselling approaches to deeply engage with clients and foster their development.

Explore the pilgrimage of the “Coat of Hopes” with these latest reflections on this unique interplay of ecological activism and community journey.

OneSpirit advocates for enriching interfaith dialogue, aiming to weave understanding and peace across diverse spiritual paths, fostering a society grounded in compassion and mutual respect.

Our community honours women’s contributions across sectors. Celebrating women of all backgrounds, we echo calls for inclusivity, equality, and unity, championing women’s role in healing and spirit-led community leadership.

The Inter Faith Network (IFN) in the UK, established in 1987 for interfaith understanding and cooperation, is closing due to financial challenges, despite support. OneSpirit reflects on the impact and calls for action to continue IFN’s legacy.

The Anti-Racism Reading Group invites individuals to explore race issues and share insights. Participants can potentially study, for example, ‘The Colour Purple’, do embodied exercises on racial trauma, or explore Hughes and Lourdes’s works.

OneSpirit Minister & Tutor Tim Ralphs presents an exploration of the power of myths and storytelling. It shares a poignant story of a man connecting his grief to a mythic tale. The post discusses the timeless impact of myths, their potential therapeutic value, and self-exploration.

The Anti-Racism Reading Group focuses on identifying and undoing personal racism patterns via self-reflection, acknowledging these as barriers to spiritual connections. It’s part of a deeper spiritual journey toward unity with oneself, others, and the divine.

OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation seeks a passionate Operations Manager for a home-based role across the UK and Ireland, focusing on operational functions to support the charity’s aims and manage its remote team.

Coat of Hopes is undertaking a journey to foster conversations about climate change and ecological crises. It traces a path of non-oppositional activism, inviting participation and sharing of individual griefs, hopes, prayers, and memories.

OneSpirit seeks a Community Development Lead passionate about weaving together its diverse community. The role focuses on building connections, fostering innovation, and driving exciting projects within our community.

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

Mindfulness is spotlighted by OneSpirit as a doorway to inner peace and heightened spirituality. Emphasising its roots in Eastern traditions, it serves as a remedy to modern life’s chaos, supporting anyone’s spiritual exploration towards serenity.

A reflective account touches on a childhood in 1950s Manchester, exploring evolving perceptions of race. Through personal anecdotes, it delves into racial innocence, curiosity, and the cultural fabric of a white-dominated community encountering diversity.

OneSpirit celebrates International Day of Education by spotlighting their Learning Design Specialist, Maddy. With a diverse background and a passion for interfaith education, she believes in the transformative power of learning and applies this in her role.

On Jan 27, OneSpirit honours International Holocaust Memorial Day, marking the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. We want to emphasise the power of remembrance for forging a compassionate world while standing united against prejudice and hatred.

Guided by Sarah MacDonald, participants explore structures of violence, non-violence as sacred activism, inner peace, and environmental consciousness – a transformative journey.

OneSpirit envisions a united community upholding peace and understanding. Urging introspection and kindness, we share resources for mental and spiritual solace to nurture inner peace and interconnectedness.

ROSIM has officially been recognised by HMRC as a professional body! Members now claim subscription fees as tax-deductible, affirming ROSIM’s value and enhancing its standing among professionals.

The #MonthofMinistry, initiated by Revs Sass Adams & Jo Royle, encourages OneSpirit Ministers to share their practices online. The campaign fosters community outreach through social media and personal stories.

What if your whole life were an act of reverence, each moment held with deep attention, presence, and love? In this poetic exploration, Student Andrew Jones invites us to see the everyday as sacred, transforming simple breath, movement, and ritual into pathways of devotion and awakening.

Indigenous women have long been the spiritual backbone of their communities, keepers of ceremony, medicine, and earth‑centered wisdom. Today, women like Winona LaDuke, Tiana Ngata, and Aunty Jean Phillips are reclaiming that sacred authority, weaving tradition into resilience.

On Day 21 of our Month of Ministry reflections, we pause to witness the power of compassion in action. Through listening, presence, and humble service, ministry becomes a living dialogue, where small acts ripple outward, transforming both giver and receiver, and weaving a web of shared belonging.

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.