Spiritual Enrichment Lecture Series – Lecture 6
Join us for the final lecture in our annual Spiritual Enrichment Lecture Series (SELS) on Wednesday, June 24, 2:00-3:00pm (UK time). Speaking on the theme “God in All Things: The Incarnational Spirituality of Lawrence of the Resurrection”, Dr Heather Ward will guide us through Brother Lawrence’s remarkable approach to living fully in God’s presence, exploring how attentiveness, gratitude, and humble service transform ordinary experiences into prayer, and how this incarnational vision invites us to engage the world with both wonder and devotion. Register here.
Contemplative Spirituality Summit, July 10-11
This year, the CACS Contemplative Spirituality Summit will be focused on the theme: “Contemplative Creativity & Human Flourishing.” This two-day conference, scheduled for July 10-11, 2026, brings together thirteen spiritual scholars to explore how the contemplative tradition of St John of the Cross can renew creativity and restore the human spirit in our time. Learn more here.
Within God – A Music Concert, July 11
On the Saturday evening (July 11, 2026) of the Contemplative Spirituality Summit, we invite you to an extraordinary act of prayer in music. Within God is a concert of five original pieces inspired by the mystical poetry of St John of the Cross — jazz, classical, and contemporary worship woven together by vocalist Angel Anyamele and pianist and cellist Simeon Elderfield. Book tickets here.
Spirituality Summer School, July 12-16
Beginning the day after the Contemplative Spirituality Summit, our Spirituality Summer School (July 12-16, 2026) offers a deeper immersion in the spiritual wisdom of John of the Cross. Guided by Dr Susan Muto and the Carmelite friars, participants will journey through John’s Sayings of Light and Love across five days of teaching, prayer, silence, and community life, with time to explore Oxford and celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Register here.
July 16 — Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Online & In Person)
The heart of our Carmelite year. We invite you to mark this feast with us in prayer online via YouTube or in person.
We also invite you to allow us to pray for you and your loved ones and/or special intention(s) during our Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Submit your prayer/novena request here.
July 25 — Enriching Ministry Day (Online)
In this session, Dr Donald Wallenfang, OCDS, will explore the topic of empathy in Edith Stein, bringing valuable insights for today’s spiritual practitioner. Sign up here.
SDFP Applications Open
Applications for the Spiritual Direction Formation Programme are due August 1. If you have been wondering whether God might be calling you to this ministry of accompaniment, now is the time to explore.
As you might be aware, this is a two-year formation programme specifically designed for people discerning a call to the ministry of spiritual accompaniment and yet have to manage busy schedules. You don’t need advanced theological degrees or a perfect prayer life. You need openness, compassion, and willingness to grow. Please contact us if you require financial assistance as we do have some small bursaries available.
Register or learn more here.