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The Conversational: A time to reflect, a space to share
In this era of fast knowledge, fast information, and fast interaction, The Conversational is a gathering of scholars of spirituality, who take a moment to share and discuss ideas together. Academics, professionals, erudites, artists, imagineers, designers, and many more diverse minds join in a meaningful conversation around deep thoughts, visions, theories and practices. The Conversational is open to a wide range of topics and interests relating in the broadest sense possible to spirituality in terms of spirit, soul, mind and consciousness.
You are warmly invited to the next Conversational where:
Associate Professor Robyn Wrigley-Carr presents ‘Spirit and Becoming: insights from Evelyn Underhill concerning the Christian journey of spiritual formation.’
Monday July 20th, 2026, at 12.00-13.30 UK Time
About this session: This session highlights some of the main contours of Evelyn Underhill’s understanding and lived experience of the Christian journey of spiritual formation. Robyn will provide some of the macro concepts covered in her book, Spirit and Becoming: On Retreat with Evelyn Underhill, which will be published by SPCK in early 2027.
About the presenter: Robyn Wrigley-Carr is Associate Professor in Spirituality and Spiritual Care at Whitley College, University of Divinity, Australia. She is on the INSS Executive and is Book Reviews Editor and a member of the Editorial Board for JSS. Robyn has research and published extensively on the life and writings of Evelyn Underhill.
This Spirituality and Education Special Interest Group welcomes people to explore the interplay of spirituality and education. Our interests are diverse — from across the life course in educational and professional contexts, voluntary organizations and community settings.
We are pleased to welcome DrTim Lyttle to start the new term of this SEDSIG.
Dr Tim Lyttle is a retired GP who now writes and talks about adult growth and development — what it is, how it happens, and what it makes possible. His doctoral research examines how spirituality fosters, or hinders, adult growth and development. This presentation will highlight the value of ongoing, intentional growth and development for both educators and students, exploring spirituality and spiritual practices as potential catalysts for growth in meaning-making and self-understanding.
Dr Tim Lyttle is a retired GP who now writes and talks about adult growth and development — what it is, how it happens, and what it makes possible. His doctoral research examines how spirituality fosters, or hinders, adult growth and development.
This presentation will highlight the value of ongoing, intentional growth and development for both educators and students, exploring spirituality and spiritual practices as potential catalysts for growth in meaning-making and self-understanding.
The presentation will last approximately 20minutes, followed by group discussion.
We would also like to remind participants of the forthcoming INSS International Conference on 15-17 July 2027 in York, England International Network for the Study of Spirituality - Home.
We look forward to getting together Wednesday 2nd September at 3pm UK time.
Warm regards, your co-chairs Sara and Trisha
shortondeutsch@usfca.edu AND p.carlisle@qub.ac.uk
Just click the link below at the time of the event to access the call. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86433633600?pwd=RmozM0RmQitKUlJUSXhnclJwZ1FkZz09
The SIG Chairs: Sara Horton-Deutsch, Patricia Carlisle
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