Susan S Phillips Ph.D.

Courses, Seminars, Retreats

2020

13 - 18 January 2020: "Fundamentals of Spiritual Direction"
Course (with Dr. Maria Tattu Bowen). Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction program at San Francisco Theological Seminary (www.sfts.edu)
14 March (Saturday): "Examining Our Lives in Lent"
2019 New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. Contemplative Prayer Retreat, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, New College Berkeley.
2 - 4 April (Thursday - Saturday): Presentation at the Annual Conference of The Association of Doctor of Ministry Educators (ADME).
Oblate School of Theology, San Antonio, TX.
1 - 3 June (Monday - Wednesday): “Staff Retreat”
For Tenth Church, Vancouver, B.C.
20 June - 3 July (Two weeks, Monday - Friday): “Contemplative Listening: The Foundation of Spiritual Friendship and Direction”
A two week course at Regent College, Vancouver, B.C. (www.regent~college.edu).

2019

13 - 18 January 2019: "Fundamentals of Spiritual Direction"
Course (with Dr. Maria Tattu Bowen). Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction program at San Francisco Theological Seminary (www.sfts.edu)
6 April (Saturday): "Examining Our Lives in Lent."
2019 New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. Contemplative Prayer Retreat: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, New College Berkeley.
15 - 19 July (Monday - Friday): “Cultivating Spiritual Thriving” (SP738)
Fuller Theological Seminary, D.Min. course at San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville, CA.
29 July - 2 August (One week, Monday-Friday): “Spiritual Disciplines in the Company of Others”
A weeklong course at Regent College, Vancouver, B.C. (www.regent~college.edu).
31 July (Wednesday evening): “Walking the Spiritual Exercises: Praying with Scripture on the Pilgrim Trail”
Public lecture at Regent College: (7 p.m.)
September through May (Thursday mornings): "The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius."
A weekly 30-week retreat through New College Berkeley and co-sponsored with and held at First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. Registration through NCB.
September 27 - 29 (Friday-Sunday): "Cultivating Our Lives in Community"
A women’s retreat for St. Peter’s by the Sea Presbyterian Church, Alhatti Christian Resort and Retreat Center, Idyllwild, CA.
7 October - 2 November (on-line course): “Discernment.”
CenterQuest (spiritual direction training).
7 December, Saturday (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.): NCB/FPCB Advent Retreat
A Contemplative Advent Retreat co-sponsored by New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley (at the church).

2018

16 - 20 January 2018: "Fundamentals of Spiritual Direction" courses.
Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction program at San Francisco Theological Seminary (www.sfts.edu)
3 March (Saturday): "Examining Our Lives in Lent."
2018 New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. Contemplative Prayer Retreat: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, New College Berkeley.
12 - 14 April (Thursday - Saturday): “Dwelling in the Discomfort Zone”
A panel presentation at the Festival of Faith and Writing, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
14 May - 9 June (on-line course): “Discernment”
CenterQuest (spiritual direction training).
21 May - 1 June (Two weeks, Monday-Friday): “Contemplative Listening: The Foundation of Spiritual Friendship and Direction.”
A weeklong course at Regent College, Vancouver, B.C. (www.regent~college.edu).
23 May (Wednesday evening): Public lecture at Regent College: “Narrative and Pilgrimage: Forming Our Stories in the Company of Others.”
September through May (Thursday mornings): "The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius." A weekly 30-week retreat through New College Berkeley and co-sponsored with and held at First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. Registration through NCB.
Fall Fuller Course (4 Saturdays, October-December): “Practice of Christian Community.” Menlo Park. (www.fuller.edu)
NCB/FPCB Advent Retreat (Saturday, December 8, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.): A Contemplative Advent Retreat co-sponsored by New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley (at the church).

2017

9-28 January 2017 (Three Weeks): Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction, San Francisco Theological Seminary, San Anselmo, CA. Courses: "Introduction to Contemplative Listening" and "The Foundations of Spiritual Direction." (www.sfts.edu)
4 March (Sat.): 2017 New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. Contemplative Prayer Retreat: "Examining Our Lives in Lent." 9 a.m.-1 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, New College Berkeley.
March 25 and April 8 (Saturday mornings): "The Psychology and Spirituality of Flourishing." An NCB/GTU course with Dr. John White. (www.newcollegeberkeley.org)
March 31-April 1 (Friday and Saturday): "Listening Stories into Speech" A weekend retreat for spiritual companions and leaders. Sacred Path Ministry (www.sacredpathministry.org). Oregon.
8-9 June (Thursday-Friday): Plenary and panel addresses at Ancient Evangelical Future Conference: Medieval Wisdom 500 Years after the Reformation, Trinity School for Ministry, Ambridge, PA. (www.tsm.edu)
21 June (Wednesday): All-day pastors' retreat, "Living a God-Cultivated Life." Jakarta, Indonesia
22 June (Thursday): All-day retreat on "Praying with Scripture." Jakarta, Indonesia
10-14 July (Monday-Friday): "Regent College, Vancouver, BC. Course on "Christian Spiritual Disciplines." (http://www.regent-college.edu/).
10 July (Monday): Evening public lecture at Regent College, Vancouver, B.C. "Retrieving the Ancient Practice of Spiritual Direction in an Age of Self-Help." 7:30 p.m.
19-20 August (Saturday - Sunday): Retreat for Berkeley Covenant Church at Mission Springs, CA. "Practices of Community."
September through May (Thursday mornings): "The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius." A weekly 30-week retreat through New College Berkeley and co-sponsored with and held at First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. Registration through NCB.
October through November (Saturdays): "Practice of Christian Community." A credit-course through Fuller Theological Seminary (Menlo Park campus) held on four Saturdays.(www.fuller.edu)
9 December (Saturday morning): "Hearing from God:" An Advent Retreat (Sat. morning) "Advent Retreat." A morning of prayer sponsored by New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. 9 a.m.- 1p.m.
NCB/FPCB Advent Retreat (Date TBD)

2016

9-30 January 2016 (Three weeks): Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction, San Francisco Theological Seminary, San Anselmo, CA. Courses: "Introduction to Contemplative Listening" and "The Foundations of Spiritual Direction."
5 March 2016 (Sat.): 2016 New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. Contemplative Prayer Retreat: "Examining Our Lives in Lent." 9 a.m.-1 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, New College Berkeley.
18 April (Mon.): "The Cultivated Life," Menlo Church. 7 p.m. 704B Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park.
16 May (Mon.): Speaking to spiritual directors in the Evangelical Covenant Church, Western region. Jesuit Retreat Center, Los Altos. 31 May (Tues.); Evening lecture, Olivet University at Korean University, Seoul.
4 June (Sat.): Speaking at Pastors' Conference, New Life Church, Osaka, Japan.
5 June (Sun.): Preaching at New Life Church, Osaka, Japan.
27 June-July 8 2016 (Two weeks): Regent College, Vancouver, BC. "Contemplative Listening: The Foundation of Spiritual Friendship and Direction."
4 July (Mon.): Evening public lecture at Regent College, Vancouver, B.C. "Paying Attention and Taking the Time to Discover Our Stories." 7:30 p.m.
September through May (Thurs. mornings): "The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius." A weekly 30-week retreat through New College Berkeley and co-sponsored with and held at First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. Registration through NCB.
October through November (Saturdays): "Practice of Christian Community." A credit-course through Fuller Theological Seminary (Menlo Park campus) held on four Saturdays.
3 December (Sat. morning): “Hearing from God:” An Advent Retreat (Sat. morning) "Advent Retreat." A morning of prayer sponsored by New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. 9 a.m.- 1p.m.
4 December (Sun. morning): Preaching at First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

2015

January 2015 (Three Weeks): "The Art of Christian Listening" and "Fundamentals of Spiritual Direction" courses. Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction program at San Francisco Theological Seminary.
19 January (Mon.): Chaplaincy Institute, Berkeley, CA. "Christian Spiritual Direction."
2-6 February (Tues.-Fri.): ERRC Retreat, Botanic Resort, Chiang Mai, Thailand. "Resurrection Living."
21 February (Sat.): New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. Contemplative Prayer Retreat: "Examining Our Lives in Lent." 9 a.m.-1 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, New College Berkeley.
30 May (Sat.): Contemplative Center of Silicon Valley. "Grace-Filled Dual Solitude: Attachment, Transformation, and Flow." 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
26 June (Fri.): Village Books, Bellingham, Washington. Lecture and Book-Signing. 7 p.m.
29 June-3 July (Mon.-Fri.): Regent College. "Christian Spiritual Disciplines."
1 July (Wed.): Regent College. Evening Public Lecture: "The Cultivated Life in a Culture of Attachment Disorders and Disordered Attachment." Book-signing for "The Cultivated Life" following the lecture.

11 July (Sat.): "Leaving the Circus and Entering the Garden." An evening lecture and book-signing co-sponsored by New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, held at the church.
September (2015) through May (2016): "The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius." A weekly 30-week retreat through New College Berkeley and co-sponsored with and held at First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. Registration through NCB.
18 September (Fri.): "Friendship Matters." Convocation chapel, Belmont University (Nashville, TN).
11 October (Sun.): Book event for "The Cultivated Life." 2-4 p.m. First Congregational Church of San Jose (1980 Hamilton Avenue, www.firstccsj.org).
October through November: "Practice of Christian Community." A credit-course through Fuller Theological Seminary (Menlo Park campus) held on four Saturdays.
1 November (Sun.): "The Cultivated Life" interview on Pittsburgh's "Amplify" radio program on KDKA with Fr. Ron Lengwin (9 p.m., EST)

22 November (Sun.): Book event for "The Cultivated Life." 12:30 at Menlo Park Church Cafe, 700 B Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park
5 December (Sat.): "Advent Retreat." A morning of prayer sponsored by New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley.

2014

6-24 January 2014 (Three weeks): Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction, San Francisco Theological Seminary, San Anselmo, CA. Courses: Introduction to Contemplative Listening and The Foundations of Spiritual Direction.
12 April (Sat.): 2014 New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. Contemplative Prayer Retreat: "Examining Our Lives in Lent." 9 a.m.-1 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, New College Berkeley.
14-25 July 2014 (Two weeks): Regent College, Vancouver, BC. Contemplative Listening.