April 26, 2022


Dear friends,


Spring is winding its way through Maine — right now we're experiencing a spate of those famous April showers, and so much green new life is emerging. Against the grey skies, that bright burst of fresh color feels like an invitation to get outside, to smell the rich earth, and to start preparing for the warmer weather ahead.


We're feeling a similar energy at The BTS Center, and we're excited to invite you into a number of new programs and spaces for engagement this spring and beyond. As you may have read in our last newsletter, we've got a gathering for spiritual directors coming up in May. If you're interested in spiritual direction, there are still just a few spots left in a few of our Group Spiritual Direction Circlesbe sure to sign up right away if you're interested, as these groups will close soon!


We're also looking forward to another cohort of our Small Church Leadership Community, which will start in June. Applications close May 8th, so if you are a part of a small congregation in Northern New England, we encourage you to apply! So much learning came from last year's cohort, and this year's expanded program will offer even more opportunities for connection, visioning, and discernment.


Finally, it's never too early to plan for Convocation, which this year will be in person for the first time in years. We hope you'll consider joining us in late September for two days of learning, contemplation, and fun.


May you follow the invitations of your heart in these days of spring, and we hope to see you in one of our programs soon!


With best wishes,

The BTS Center Team

Join us for these Upcoming Programs!


Cultivating Refugia: A Small Church Leadership Community

  • Second cohort runs June 2023 - May 2024
  • Facilitated by Rev. Peter Ilgenfritz and Rev. Dr. Wanda Stahl
  • For congregations in Northern New England (Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts)
  • Applications are being accepted until May 8, 2023


Group Spiritual Direction Circles

  • For clergy and other spiritual leaders
  • Meeting once per month from May to December 2023
  • Just a few spaces left!


Spiritual Direction for a Climate-Changed World

  • Tuesday, May 16 • 1.00 - 4.30pm (Eastern) • Online
  • a gathering for trained spiritual directors and spiritual companions


Spiritual Ecology for Spiritual Leaders Gathering

  • August 27-30, 2023
  • a four-day gathering for early-career leaders from diverse backgrounds, in person in Portland, Maine
  • Interest forms are due by May 25, 2023


Convocation 2023: Save the Date!

What we're reading, listening to, and pondering:



  • We're listening to the Earth and Spirit podcast, especially Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim on Serendipitous Creativity, Religion, and Ecology


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