Deep Listening in the Neighborhood Spiritual Companion Training
Monday, September 26, 2022 12:00 AM to Thursday, February 29, 2024 12:00 AM
You are invited on a journey…
- Embodying deep listening in a neighborhood
- Gathering in five (5) retreats –
- three (3) in-person & two (2) online
- Learning in large groups and small clusters
- Encountering a Peer Supervision model
Through immersive engagement, you will…
- Discern a particular community context in which to companion
- Enter into multi-cultural listening
- Develop a Neighborhood of Listening map
- Learn tools of trauma-informed companioning
- Explore a nimble posture of presence
- Recognize how people and place are linked to God’s loving activity in the world
- Shift from doing spiritual companionship to being a spiritual companion
Topics along this journey…
- Becoming Present: Intro to deep listening in the neighborhood
- Borders Matter: Being at home in the neighborhood
- Spaces for Spirit: Trauma-informed companioning within the neighborhood of the world
- Discoveries at the Border: Discernment in the neighborhood
- Surprises Along the Way: Embodying new ways of companioning
Application Process
- Complete your Online Application form including contact and Spiritual Autobiography information via the reg link above. Click here to view pdf copy of Application Form to see questions.
- Submit two personal recommendations via online application.
- Please submit a $100 non-refundable application fee with your application materials. This fee can be made online by submitting the application above, OR mailed to
Attn: Deep Listening in the Neighborhood
660 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(Please make checks payable to “Rolling Ridge”)
Applications are received until August 23, 2022 (or until cohort fills). Apply early as space is limited. Acceptance is on a rolling basis. Our director will notify you of acceptance.
Retreat Dates
- September 26-29, 2022 (at Rolling Ridge)
- February 5-9, 2023 (remote online)
- May 22-25, 2023 (at Rolling Ridge)
- September 24-28, 2023 (remote online)
- February 26-29, 2024 (at Rolling Ridge)
Course Fees & Requirements
Total Course Fee = $ 3,700
includes non-refundable application fee, course tuition and accommodations (note: any books, travel and other incidentals are not included)
Deep Listening in the Neighborhood Payment Plans
Course fee includes tuition and accommodations. (Books, travel, and other incidentals are not included). Total Course Fee: $3700
Payment Plan A (2 payments)
$1850 one month after acceptance into the program
$1850 by August 4, 2023
Payment Plan B (3 payments)
$1250 one month after acceptance into the program
$1250 by August 4, 2023
$1250 by December 4, 2023
Due to the nature of this program, there are no refunds after the start of the course. Limited scholarships are available.
Limited scholarships available. Contact Jackie Trotter Dove, DLN Director, for details. United Methodist clergy are eligible for MEF grants. CEUs available.
Although there are no specific educational requirements for this training, those applying should have an active spiritual life, a deep love for all God’s people, strength in purposeful listening, embrace diversity, be in spiritual direction, and have time and resources for the five retreats. (Note: Rolling Ridge’s “Gateways to God” provides an excellent foundation for “Deep Listening in the Neighborhood.”)
For more information, contact Director Jackie Trotter Dove at dlneighbor@rollingridge.org
About the leader(s)
Deadra
Ashton
Jacquelyn
Dove
Cris
Kerekes
Heidi
Miller
Karen
Skalla