Dates

November 4-18, 2026

Day & Time

Wednesdays
11am-12:30pm PT / 1-2:30pm CT

Format

3 Weekly
Virtual Sessions

"I live my life in widening circles" - Rainer Maria Rilke

Please join us as we explore companioning those who dwell on the margins of our churches and society. During our time together, we will reflect on questions such as: Why go to the margins? Who might we meet? What gifts might we receive and what challenges might we encounter? What will support and sustain us? And more!  


This series is intended for those who are curious about companioning folks on the margins as well as those who have experience doing so. It is appropriate for Spiritual Directors, Supervisors, and anyone who is drawn to this experience. Each session will include an opening contemplative practice, sharing of both facilitator and participant experiences, as well as reflection on other resources.  

Session 1: Invitation to the Margins
Session 2: Presence, Presence, Presence
Session 3: Gifts and Challenges

Your Guide

Bridget Purdome

Bridget Purdome has extensive experience companioning folks on the margins. For ten years, she served as the Program Manager of Spiritual Care for a ministry with those challenged with HIV/AIDS, homelessness, substance addictions as well as other physical and mental illnesses. Previously, Bridget accompanied folks at a drop-in day shelter and facilitated retreats for women who had experienced homelessness and were in recovery from substance addictions. Bridget currently facilitates a weekly Centering Prayer group for women who are detained in jail.  

Bridget is a Spiritual Director, Supervisor, Educator and Retreat Leader. She currently serves as an Instructor and Supervisor for spiritual direction training programs.  

Bridget holds a Master of Divinity and a Master of Spirituality with a concentration in Spiritual Direction from Loyola University Chicago as well as a Masters in Adult Education from National-Louis University.

Bridget lives in Chicago with her husband, Mark. They enjoy visiting their two adult children, Ciaran and Megan, in Nova Scotia and Los Angeles.  

The website for Bridget’s practice is thepearldivers.com.