text: 2021 ESDA Gathering | Grafted Life Ministries
  2021 ESDA Gathering
  Testimonials from the 2020 Gathering
  Once again we return to the beautiful Franciscan Renewal Center in Phoenix, Arizona for our 2021 ESDA Gathering. This is a significant year: we will also be celebrating our 10th anniversary at the event. The Franciscan is located in the heart of Paradise Valley, has easy access to Phoenix Sky Airport, and is about 15 minutes from downtown Phoenix.
  What: ESDA's Annual Gathering and 10th Anniversary
  When: Tuesday, February 16 - Friday, February 19, 2021
  Topic: Spiritual Direction: Tools, Styles, and Practices
  We are excited to explore this topic with you. Our focus will be on the tools, the spaces, the activities, and other components spiritual directors use to create an environment in which spiritual direction can thrive.
  In addition to professional development, our days together will also include reflective worship, community dialogue, alone time, and space to build relationships with other spiritual directors. You won't want to miss this opportunity to learn, connect and explore these topics with other spiritual directors!
  Important Note: Our 2020 conference grew by 70% last year and was completely full. We are not planning to increase the size of the 2021 Gathering, so we encourage you to register as soon as you can.
  Should our event need to be cancelled due to developments in the pandemic, all registrants will receive a full refund.
  2021 ESDA Gathering - Event Overview: A review of the specific topics we will be exploring during the Gathering
  Payment Options: Need some time to save for the event? We offer two options for covering the cost of the Gathering
  Transportation: Information on how to get to and from the Renewal Center and Sky Harbor Airport
  ESDA 2021 Gathering Registration
  If you need some help registering, call Carolann at 214-919-4145.
  2021 ESDA Gathering - Event Overview
  Tuesday is a day for travel, settling in, and connecting
  We will kick off our ESDA Gathering with dinner together at 5:30pm followed by an evening session and social event.
  The overwhelming feedback after each Gathering is "we love time to simply be together and build relationships with other spiritual directors". Monday evening will be structured to allow time for connection and fellowship with other spiritual directors
  Wednesday and Thursday, February 17-18
  Wednesday and Thursday will offer workshops, practices, and discussions on the theme of the conference.
  Workshop topics TBD
  Friday will provide time to reflect with others in small groups to review new ideas and approaches you have found helpful in working with directees. What will you take home from this week?
  Deposit: Registrants may provide a 50% deposit to reserve your participation at the Gathering. The balance will be due by January 2021 to ensure your seat is not released to someone on our waiting list.
  Click here to view information regarding transportation to and from Sky Harbor Airport. In addition, Uber and Lyft are both currently operating out of Sky Harbor, though that could change based on their negotiations with the airport.