View On Meetup.com Date Wednesday, 26 Dec 2018 7:45 AM On Wednesday mornings we walk a seven circuit labyrinth that is modeled on the 12th Century Labyrinth found in Chartres Cathedral, France. In the last thirty years, walking the labyrinth has re-emerged as a meditative practice and a symbolic image of pilgrimage, not in the geographical sense, but of the journey we each make through life: a journey to the centre, a return to the heart, back to the Spirit who faithfully waits ... Read more

View On Meetup.com Date Saturday, 22 Dec 2018 8:00 AM We start with a short reading from the book, Coming To Your Senses by Jon Kabat-Zinn followed by 25 minutes of sitting meditation. The second 30 minutes is an ancient form of contemplative practice called Lectio Divina, literally meaning divine reading. The invitation of Lectio Divina is to cultivate a heart-centred intimacy with the sacred text of the Bible, listening deeply with "the ears of the heart", (St Benedict). No prior experience of Lectio ... Read more

View On Meetup.com Date Wednesday, 19 Dec 2018 7:45 AM On Wednesday mornings we walk a seven circuit labyrinth that is modeled on the 12th Century Labyrinth found in Chartres Cathedral, France. In the last thirty years, walking the labyrinth has re-emerged as a meditative practice and a symbolic image of pilgrimage, not in the geographical sense, but of the journey we each make through life: a journey to the centre, a return to the heart, back to the Spirit who faithfully waits ... Read more

View On Meetup.com Date Saturday, 15 Dec 2018 8:00 AM We start with a short reading from the book, Coming To Your Senses by Jon Kabat-Zinn followed by 25 minutes of sitting meditation. The second 30 minutes is an ancient form of contemplative practice called Lectio Divina, literally meaning divine reading. The invitation of Lectio Divina is to cultivate a heart-centred intimacy with the sacred text of the Bible, listening deeply with "the ears of the heart", (St Benedict). No prior experience of Lectio ... Read more

View On Meetup.com Date Wednesday, 12 Dec 2018 7:45 AM On Wednesday mornings we walk a seven circuit labyrinth that is modeled on the 12th Century Labyrinth found in Chartres Cathedral, France. In the last thirty years, walking the labyrinth has re-emerged as a meditative practice and a symbolic image of pilgrimage, not in the geographical sense, but of the journey we each make through life: a journey to the centre, a return to the heart, back to the Spirit who faithfully waits ... Read more

View On Meetup.com Date Saturday, 08 Dec 2018 8:00 AM We start with a short reading from the book, Coming To Your Senses by Jon Kabat-Zinn followed by 25 minutes of sitting meditation. The second 30 minutes is an ancient form of contemplative practice called Lectio Divina, literally meaning divine reading. The invitation of Lectio Divina is to cultivate a heart-centred intimacy with the sacred text of the Bible, listening deeply with "the ears of the heart", (St Benedict). No prior experience of Lectio ... Read more

View On Meetup.com Date Wednesday, 05 Dec 2018 7:45 AM On Wednesday mornings we walk a seven circuit labyrinth that is modeled on the 12th Century Labyrinth found in Chartres Cathedral, France. In the last thirty years, walking the labyrinth has re-emerged as a meditative practice and a symbolic image of pilgrimage, not in the geographical sense, but of the journey we each make through life: a journey to the centre, a return to the heart, back to the Spirit who faithfully waits ... Read more

View On Meetup.com Date Saturday, 06 Oct 2018 10:30 AM “Maybe there's a land where you have to sing to explain anything.” William Stafford This day features a deep reading of the "late poems" of key modern poets, writings that often have a depth and urgency not found in their earlier work. We will linger with a sampling of such poems, savoring their poignant voice and tasting a wisdom that has come the distance. Poets to be explored together include: W. S. Merwin, Denise ... Read more

View On Meetup.com Date Saturday, 29 Sep 2018 10:30 AM • What we'll do Late September is the time of the autumn equinox when we are poised on the threshold of a new season. It is also traditionally Michaelmas when Michael the warrior, with ‘iron in the soul’ subdues the dark force of the dragon. We’ll do a simple ritual to find our own strength and courage to face the growing darkness, and to keep our inner light alive. As for our own dragons ... Read more

View On Meetup.com Date Saturday, 01 Dec 2018 8:00 AM We start with a short reading from the book, Coming To Your Senses by Jon Kabat-Zinn followed by 25 minutes of sitting meditation. The second 30 minutes is an ancient form of contemplative practice called Lectio Divina, literally meaning divine reading. The invitation of Lectio Divina is to cultivate a heart-centred intimacy with the sacred text of the Bible, listening deeply with "the ears of the heart", (St Benedict). No prior experience of Lectio ... Read more