What is an SDI Community?
An SDI Community is an SDI-sponsored, locally run group of spiritual companions and directors gathering regionally or based on a shared commonality. SDI Communities gather regularly to connect, support one another, network, share contemplative time, and practice new skills in spiritual care. An SDI Community can operate virtually or in-person, anywhere in the world.
Email our Communities Coordinator, Seicho Roth at [email protected] to start or be connected to an SDI Community in your region.Â
Current SDI Communities are listed below. If you are interested in starting a group, let us know!
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Established SDI Communities
Special Interest Groups
- Spiritual directors and companions who identify as LGBTQIA+
- BIPOC identifying (Black, Indigenous, People of Color)
- Formation Training and Educators
- New Contemplatives (if you are a 50 and younger spiritual companion, or have been a part of a New Contemplatives conference cohort)
Regional Communites
- Greater Boston area
- Washington D.C. and Mid-Atlantic States
- Heartland States
- Tampa Bay
- Greater Lehigh Valley
- San Diego
- Africa
- Australia
- And growing in 2026. Want to start a community today?
Global Outreach Initiative
The Global Outreach Initiative began in February 2025 as a way to strengthen and grow our international community, an effort we feel is needed now more than ever. By joining these free events, you can directly contribute to a strong global SDI community that supports spiritual companionship without borders.
