We are thrilled to invite the Spiritual England community to our Intro Days & Taster Sessions for the year of 2025! This is a fantastic opportunity to explore OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation's 2-year Spiritual Development and Interfaith Ministry Training programme, learn about our approach, and connect with like-minded individuals in our vibrant community. Whether you're looking for a moment of stillness, curious about our approach, or eager to hear from current students… we promise there's something for everyone. 📅 Dates, Times, & Places ⏰ • Sunday 16th March – Spiritual Practice Workshop (2:00 – 4:00pm via Zoom): Experience our ‘get a feel for our approach’ session led by the talented Cherry Tree Core tutor, Annie. This engaging workshop explores: Spiritual Path: Insightful discussions on various routes to spiritual connection; Personal Spirituality: Reflections on your own spiritual practices and connections; and Deepening Practice: Practical ideas to integrate spiritual practice into everyday life. • Monday 24th March – Live Meditation with a OneSpirit Minister (7:00 – 8:00pm via Zoom): Join us in our safe space for a live meditation led by one of our esteemed OneSpirit Ministers. This session offers a wonderful opportunity to meet our community, experience mindfulness, and share in a collective moment of tranquillity. Everyone is invited! • Tuesday 8th April – Student Q&A Session (7:00 – 8:00pm via Zoom): Curious about our training programme? Engage with current students during this interactive Q&A session as they share their experiences and insights. It’s the perfect chance to learn more about our offerings and ask any burning questions you might have. Each session is designed with a unique purpose to engage different types of seekers. • Sunday 4th May – Philosophy & Approach Workshop (10:00 – 12:00pm via Zoom): Step into the heart of OneSpirit and explore our unique philosophy and approach to facilitation. This interactive session offers insight into our guiding values, providing a deeper understanding of how we create safe, inclusive, and transformative spaces for all. • Thursday 29th May – Sharing Circle (7:00 – 8:30pm via Zoom): Join us for a nurturing community space where you’re invited to share where you are on your journey. Together, we’ll explore the call to ministry training, holding space for each participant to reflect, connect, and be heard in our supportive sharing circle. • Sunday 29th June – Sacred Service Workshop (2:00 – 4:00pm via Zoom): What does Sacred Service mean to you? This workshop is an opportunity to reflect on the role of service in our lives and explore how it manifests within our own communities. Connect with others as we dive into the depth and purpose of service in spiritual practice. • Thursday 10th July – Sharing Circle (7:00 – 8:30pm via Zoom): A sacred space for reflection and connection, this sharing circle invites you to bring where you are in this moment. Together, we’ll explore what draws each of us towards ministry training, offering an open, heartfelt environment for meaningful conversation. • Thursday 11th September – Sharing Circle (7:00 – 8:30pm via Zoom): Reconnect with community in this safe and supportive sharing circle, where we will reflect on the journeys that bring us to ministry. This is a space for deep listening, personal sharing, and mutual encouragement as we honour each individual’s path. Best of all, every session is completely free, with no obligation to join our training or make further enquiries. We will never ask anything of you, and there’s no limit to how many you can attend – feel free to join as many as you like throughout the year! So come and meet us, engage with our Intro Days & Taster Sessions to see if OneSpirit's Community is right for you. Enrolment for our 2-year training programme is open until 30th September, with classes starting in October. Please click here if you'd like to join us at our Intro Day! 📷: Nathan Lemon, Unsplash

Good morning all, I hope this finds you well. Since the start of my spiritual awakening I’ve received many signs, from feathers, coins, numbers and synchronicities. I see repeating double numbers everyday, for example 1111, 1212, 1313, 1414, 1717, 1818, 1919 and as of Saturday 2525. The sign I’m most interested in is the 5 pence coin. Whenever I ask for a sign to let me know I’m on the right path in life, sooner or later a 5 pence coin shows up. I’ve got a small coin pouch full of 5 pence coins that have strangely appeared whenever I’ve asked for it. I’ve recently been going through the process of buying my first house with my partner. Understandably it’s been quite a stressful time with many doubts and uncertainties. Whilst inspecting a broken window and still feeling very overwhelmed about the whole situation, I came to the conclusion that we best turn the radiator off in the room and stop heating the outside. I bent over and there sat on top of the radiator was a 5 pence coin. Can anyone elaborate more on these signs? Best wishes Jonathan

Have you ever wondered about the spiritual meaning of the groundhog? This fascinating animal symbolizes intuition, transformation, and self-reflection. Groundhogs teach us the importance of cycles, patience, and inner wisdom. Their hibernation reminds us to take time for rest and renewal. In many traditions, groundhogs represent awareness, preparation, and change. If you see a groundhog in your dreams or real life, it may be a sign to slow down and focus on your inner growth. I recently wrote a detailed article about the Groundhog’s Spiritual Meaning and how it can guide us in life. You can read it here: Groundhog spiritual meaning What are your thoughts on the spiritual significance of animals? Have you ever had an experience with a groundhog that felt meaningful? Let’s discuss!