Exploring ~ Group Spiritual Direction
 Enrollment is now CLOSED for the 2023 Cohort.
We believe the growth of faith and spiritual attention will take place not only in organized religion, but also in individual relationships and building small communities of commitment and understanding. Our "Exploring" program is group spiritual discovery - a place to deepen your own spiritual beliefs and practices, and learn about the way others see their own spirituality. The time together includes gathering ritual (everyone gets a chance to lead), sharing our own personal spiritual narratives, conversation around assigned reading and other learning materials (podcasts, video etc) and additional instruction and facilitation of practices during sessions.

Our mission at Zeitgeist is to lead the way with fresh curriculum and an integrated interfaith/interspiritual approach, encouraging participants to grow their own worldviews, and their own spiritual connection.

Details...

  • All sessions will be in person at the ZG office in Downtown Decatur, GA. (See map below)
  • Sessions are the third Saturday of each month, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
  • All students in “Exploring” are asked to have a relationship with their own Spiritual Director.  We can help connect you with the best directors in Atlanta.
  • Students will be part of a recurring small group, no larger than 10, to facilitate trusting relationships, and time for meaningful interaction.
  • Students will be asked to read/view assigned material in between sessions.
  • Each student will complete a Spiritual Narrative project, sharing their own journey of coming to know themselves in the context of their faith construct.​
  • All "Exploring" students have Partner Membership in ZG for the year they are enrolled.
  • "Exploring" is a comfortable introduction to the direction experience, and a pre-requisite for entering the Spiritual Direction Training Program. 
  • Specific dates and topics are listed below.​
  • Pricing and policies are here.
  • Prospective students are asked to have an informational conversation with ZG's Executive Director, Debonee Morgan. This makes sure we're a great fit and that your questions get answered so you feel ready. Click the link below to make sure we'll be meeting your expectations, and request an interview.
Specific information about pricing
​and policies is here.

Your 2023/24 Teacher - Dr. Kimberley Hundley

An alumna of ZG's Spiritual Direction Training program, Certified Spiritual Director Dr. Kimberley Hundley is a native of Los Angeles, California and has lived in Atlanta, GA for 30 years. Dr. Hundley earned a Bachelor Degree in Psychology from Mount St. Mary's College, Master of Arts in Counseling from Clark Atlanta University, Master in Christian Education degree with honors from Morehouse School of Religion, and graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Master of Divinity AND Doctor of Ministry Degree in Pastoral Professionalism and Spiritual Care from Charles H. Mason Seminary at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, GA.
She has worked in the field of social services for 30 years serving the disadvantaged, disenfranchised and marginalized in the capacity of counseling and community ministry. Dr. Hundley has dedicated her career to advocating and "creating space" for others to heal from trauma.
Prospective students are asked to have a brief conversation with ZG's Executive Director, Debonee Morgan before enrollment. This ensures a good fit, and creates opportunity to answer any questions about the Exploring program.

Click the button below to request some time to talk about 2023.

Exec Director Debonee and Dr Kim talk
about the cohort for Sept 23
Our podcast episode (Summer 2020) interviewing Debonee and students about their experience in Exploring.
Dates and Topics for the 2022 Cohort
and examples of study material​
2023
September 16 - Beginning
  • Introduction to program & one another 
  • Review curriculum for the year, policies & policies, expectation
  • Create agreements & sacred space
  • Define individual goals & commitments
October 21 - Something Greater
  • Spiritual Direction – History, benefits, finding your own Director
  • Defining the “God of our understanding"
  • The Names of God
  • Traditional faith descriptions
  • Non-traditional descriptions
November 18 - Dark Night of the Soul
  • Defining & understanding the “Dark Night of the Soul”
  • The importance of not-knowing
  • What are our own stories of spiritual emptiness or distance?
  • What does recovery and deepening look like?
December 16 - Praxis
Doing that becomes Being
  • Prayer (Cataphatic, Apophatic – Centering)
  • Meditation
  • Lectio / Midrash /Audio Divina
  • Body praxis (Yoga, breath work, walking meditation)
2024
January 20 - Expression
Creativity as Spirit
  • Visual art
  • Poetry
  • Music 
  • Film 
  • Making
February 17 - Identity & Value
Who does Godde say you are?​​ Do cultural constructs agree?
  • Identities in context:
  • Racial  & ethnic / White Body Supremacy
  • LGBTQ+
  • Women
  • Socio-economic status
  • Intersectionality
March 16 - Faith in the World
How does my faith show up in the world?
  • Social Justice & Activism
  • The myth of  “Other”
  • Practical values
  • Day to day life
April 20 - Wisdom

  • Who and what deepens your connection?
  • The Perennial Tradition
May 18 - Closure
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  • Ritual and closure
  • Preparation for Spiritual Director Certification for those who choose to seek training as a Director.
Location
Meetings are in our new ZG Headquarters in The High House, Downtown Decatur, GA.
309 Sycamore Street, Decatur GA 30030
Prospective students are asked to have a brief conversation with ZG's Executive Director, Debonee Morgan before enrollment. This ensures a good fit, and creates opportunity to answer any questions about the Exploring program.

Click the button below to request some time to talk and get registered.