An invitation to soul friendship
About Anam Cara
Welcome! My name is Tara Owens, and as the executive director of Anam Cara Ministries, I’m delighted that you are here. Our vision for Anam Cara is to provide a place dedicated to the practice of soul friendship, coming alongside one another in order to facilitate healing, wholeness, holiness, and spiritual formation.
Slowing Down
A few things we think are worth experiencing with intentionality and without haste:
Hope in Ordinary Days
by Jeremy Frye How do we live into the promise of renewal without escaping the present moment? Hope is a quiet thing. It’s not the same as optimism. It doesn’t
Practicing Presence
by Jeremy Frye Learning to Notice the Life Already Around Us Each morning, I try to begin the day the same way, sitting quietly in the living room with a
A Community of Soul Friends
by Jeremy Frye Soul friendship can become an echo of that same rhythm—a space of belonging where what has been torn apart begins slowly to be re-woven. About
Upcoming Events
A few of the upcoming events we’re especially excited about:
Embracing Change: a Lunchtime Mini-Retreat
Sep 21, 2026
A Pathway Out of Spiritual Trauma Webinar
Oct 24, 2026
Events
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Over the course of these six weeks, we will listen in - to our own lives and to each other's, right alongside God. We will begin each group meeting (4-6 […] 
Over the course of these six weeks, we will listen in--to our own lives and to each other's, right alongside God. We will begin each group meeting (4-6 participants) with […] |
3 events,Scripture Circles—a monthly experience of community centered around the Word—are an experience of studying the Scriptures that is practical and pastoral, scholarly and mystical, personal and communal. Each Scripture Circle […] 
This fall you are invited to join, Holly Porter Phillips for group spiritual direction and book discussion. During the sessions, participants will engage in a discussion of Writing Creativity and […] Scripture Circles—a monthly experience of community centered around the Word—are an experience of studying the Scriptures that is practical and pastoral, scholarly and mystical, personal and communal. Each Scripture Circle […] |
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This summer, spiritual director and pastor, Holly Phillips, is offering a spiritual direction group for clergy and ministry leaders. A group of 4 to 6 attendees will meet together (via […] Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 PM January 15th- February 12th Boulder, CO Facilitated by: Will Forsythe, Adam Bailon & Steve Gioielli “Grief is not a burden we carry; it is a profound act […]
$300
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Over the course of these six weeks, we will listen in - to our own lives and to each other's, right alongside God. We will begin each group meeting (4-6 […]
Over the course of these six weeks, we will listen in--to our own lives and to each other's, right alongside God. We will begin each group meeting (4-6 participants) with […] |
1 event,Scripture Circles—a monthly experience of community centered around the Word—are an experience of studying the Scriptures that is practical and pastoral, scholarly and mystical, personal and communal. Each Scripture Circle […] |
1 event,Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 PM January 15th- February 12th Boulder, CO Facilitated by: Will Forsythe, Adam Bailon & Steve Gioielli “Grief is not a burden we carry; it is a profound act […]
$300
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3 events,This is a Scripture Circle led by Jeremy Frye in Franklin, TN. Scripture Circles are an experience of community centered around the Word—are an experience of studying the Scriptures that […]
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Scripture Circles—a monthly experience of community centered around the Word—are an experience of studying the Scriptures that is practical and pastoral, scholarly and mystical, personal and communal. Each Scripture Circle […] Scripture Circles—a monthly experience of community centered around the Word—are an experience of studying the Scriptures that is practical and pastoral, scholarly and mystical, personal and communal. Each Scripture Circle […] |
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Monthly Discovering Scripture Circle is an open, online, once-a-month gathering for anyone who longs to experience Scripture in community. Whether you're full of questions, returning to the Bible after time […]
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Over the course of these six weeks, we will listen in - to our own lives and to each other's, right alongside God. We will begin each group meeting (4-6 […]
Over the course of these six weeks, we will listen in--to our own lives and to each other's, right alongside God. We will begin each group meeting (4-6 participants) with […]
Rooted Scripture Circle is a 10-week cohort for those who long to grow deep roots in both Scripture and sacred community. Meeting with the same small group each week creates […] |
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The Yearlong Cohort is for those who desire to journey with the same small group of people for a longer period of time. This cohort will begin with Moving with […]
This fall you are invited to join, Holly Porter Phillips for group spiritual direction and book discussion. During the sessions, participants will engage in a discussion of Writing Creativity and […] Scripture Circles—a monthly experience of community centered around the Word—are an experience of studying the Scriptures that is practical and pastoral, scholarly and mystical, personal and communal. Each Scripture Circle […] |
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This takes the 6-week intensive Spiritual Direction Group and settles it into the monthly rhythms of life, to have a regular touchpoint—a spiritual practice of creativity and attentiveness—all throughout the […]
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Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 PM January 15th- February 12th Boulder, CO Facilitated by: Will Forsythe, Adam Bailon & Steve Gioielli “Grief is not a burden we carry; it is a profound act […]
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We'll spend eight sessions with four mystics, letting their wisdom move through the body, not just the mind. At each session, we'll weave in and out of moving our bodies, […] |
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Change is inevitable, yet many of us find ourselves feeling resistant and uncomfortable when it shows up in our lives. Join Holly Porter Phillips for this new lunchtime mini-retreat on […]
$18.00
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Rooted Scripture Circle is a 10-week cohort for those who long to grow deep roots in both Scripture and sacred community. Meeting with the same small group each week creates […] |
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1 event,Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 PM January 15th- February 12th Boulder, CO Facilitated by: Will Forsythe, Adam Bailon & Steve Gioielli “Grief is not a burden we carry; it is a profound act […]
$300
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2 events,Starting in the new year, Jamie Bonilla will be leading a book club for spiritual directors wanting to tend their practice in particular ways. Jamie is no expert, but has […]
$120
This is a 6-week, traditional spiritual direction group, but with the twist that our centering at the beginning of each meeting will involve an invitation into a (simple) creative practice! […] |
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Rooted Scripture Circle is a 10-week cohort for those who long to grow deep roots in both Scripture and sacred community. Meeting with the same small group each week creates […] |
3 events,
The Yearlong Cohort is for those who desire to journey with the same small group of people for a longer period of time. This cohort will begin with Moving with […]
This fall you are invited to join, Holly Porter Phillips for group spiritual direction and book discussion. During the sessions, participants will engage in a discussion of Writing Creativity and […] 
Scripture Circles—a monthly experience of community centered around the Word—are an experience of studying the Scriptures that is practical and pastoral, scholarly and mystical, personal and communal. Each Scripture Circle […]
$30
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1 event,Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 PM January 15th- February 12th Boulder, CO Facilitated by: Will Forsythe, Adam Bailon & Steve Gioielli “Grief is not a burden we carry; it is a profound act […]
$300
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This is a 6-week, traditional spiritual direction group, but with the twist that our centering at the beginning of each meeting will involve an invitation into a (simple) creative practice! […] |
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