Sacred Chanting and Meditation

View On Meetup.com Date Wednesday, 13 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

The Path of the Soul – an afternoon of quiet reflection & labyrinth walking

View On Meetup.com Date Sunday, 25 Oct 2015 2:00 PM Join us for an afternoon of soulful reflection. Re-center yourself and reconnect to what is most important in your life. The afternoon will be a combination of meditative labyrinth walking, inspiration readings, individual time for reflection and an option for small group discussion. Booking through Eventbrite is essential as numbers are limited.  We will walk our beautiful 11 circuit Chartres style labyrinth in the setting of a much smaller group than is normally possible, ... Read more

Morning Meditation (Labyrinth Walk)

View On Meetup.com Date Tuesday, 12 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

Morning Meditation

View On Meetup.com Date Saturday, 09 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

Pop-Up Sunrise Meditation

View On Meetup.com Date Friday, 09 Oct 2015 7:00 AM Pop-up meditation 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.  Tomorrow's meditation will be a walking meditation to the beach. Meet at the front door of the church. The weather forecast promises sun! ... Read more

Pop-Up Sunrise Meditation

View On Meetup.com Date Thursday, 08 Oct 2015 7:00 AM Pop-up meditation 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.  Tomorrow's meditation will be a walking meditation to the beach. Meet at the front door of the church. The weather forecast promises sun! ... Read more

Sacred Chanting and Meditation

View On Meetup.com Date Wednesday, 06 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

Morning Meditation (Labyrinth Walk)

View On Meetup.com Date Tuesday, 05 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

Morning Meditation

View On Meetup.com Date Saturday, 02 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

Sacred Chanting and Meditation

View On Meetup.com Date Wednesday, 30 Dec 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