View On Meetup.com Date Wednesday, 04 Nov 2015 8:15 PM Any one can do this! All are welcome! You do not need to be able to sing! This universally acknowledged form of worship is simple yet transformative. The sound created when voices come together to sing simple, yet beautiful chants creates a perfect space for meditation, contemplation and prayer.  The chants are very easy and include some Taize and Christian chants as well as some from other faiths. They lead us into a 20 minute ... Read more

View On Meetup.com Date Saturday, 31 Oct 2015 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. We listen deeply with “the ear of our hearts” (St Benedict). No prior experience needed.  Wear warm clothes! ... Read more

View On Meetup.com Date Wednesday, 28 Oct 2015 8:15 PM Any one can do this! All are welcome! You do not need to be able to sing! This universally acknowledged form of worship is simple yet transformative. The sound created when voices come together to sing simple, yet beautiful chants creates a perfect space for meditation, contemplation and prayer.  The chants are very easy and include some Taize and Christian chants as well as some from other faiths. They lead us into a 20 minute ... Read more

View On Meetup.com Date Wednesday, 21 Oct 2015 8:15 PM Any one can do this! All are welcome! You do not need to be able to sing! This universally acknowledged form of worship is simple yet transformative. The sound created when voices come together to sing simple, yet beautiful chants creates a perfect space for meditation, contemplation and prayer.  The chants are very easy and include some Taize and Christian chants as well as some from other faiths. They lead us into a 20 minute ... Read more

View On Meetup.com Date Wednesday, 20 Jan 2016 8:15 PM Any one can do this! All are welcome! You do not need to be able to sing! This universally acknowledged form of worship is simple yet transformative. The sound created when voices come together to sing simple, yet beautiful chants creates a perfect space for meditation, contemplation and prayer.  The chants are very easy and include some Taize and Christian chants as well as some from other faiths. They lead us into a 20 minute ... Read more

View On Meetup.com Date Tuesday, 19 Jan 2016 7:45 AM On Tuesday 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 Thursday, 22 Oct 2015 7:15 AM Pop-up sunrise meditations are occasional, additional opportunities to meditate together in a small group in addition to our scheduled meditation sessions. We meet just before sunrise. A great way to start your day! These pop-up sessions will always be advertised on Meet Up so check the calendar regularly if you are interested.  Read more

View On Meetup.com Date Saturday, 16 Jan 2016 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. We listen deeply with “the ear of our hearts” (St Benedict). No prior experience needed.  Read more

View On Meetup.com Date Friday, 15 Jan 2016 7:30 PM We are delighted to welcome back to the centre Delia Rosenboom to run this two hour acappella singing workshop to welcome the new year. A nourishing evening of beautiful sacred songs, all taught by ear and sung in the magical presence of candlelight within the magnificent setting of All Saints Church.  Uplifting songs sung in four-part, harmony, from the Taize monastery and other sacred traditions, complimented by additional harmonies on cello and violin. This ... Read more

View On Meetup.com Date Thursday, 12 Nov 2015 7:45 PM In preparation for the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris, Revd Peter Owen Jones gives a talk about how we mediate our relationship with the planet, both individually and collectively. He explores our broken relationship with the earth from a deep spiritual perspective.  Peter is a celebrated presenter of BBC documentaries on faith and spirituality, including Extreme Pilgrim, Around the World in 80 Faiths and How to Live a Simple Life. He brings an ... Read more