PERSONAL PERSPECTIVES

Andrew Woodgate

While I’ve flirted with Quakerism and Anglicanism, like many I find that organised religion no longer quite fits for me. That’s not to deny the wisdom and beauty which each faith tradition holds. Rather, it’s that I’m looking for fellow-seekers who are able to see beyond traditional barriers, taboos and fears to find an inclusive truth which better suits the present day.

That’s why I’m excited about LoveSpirit: we have an opportunity to come together to craft an enquiry into a broader approach to spirituality, created by us and for us in the Now.

I am involved with LoveSpirit because I am excited about the rare possibility of bringing together people from different backgrounds, with different sexual identities, to learn from each other. I am involved with LoveSpirit because I am excited about the rare possibility of bringing together people from different backgrounds, with different sexual identities, to learn from each other. 

I work as a psychotherapeutic counsellor, coach and spiritual facilitator. In my counselling work, I specialise in clients. Together with Tim Pickles, I am a co-founder of Gay Spirit, an initiative supporting personal and spiritual development for gay / bi men. I love the fact that so much of my work is with men - and I'm thrilled at the chance to dialogue with a wider circle.