View On Meetup.com Date Tuesday, 29 Dec 2015 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 Saturday, 26 Dec 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.  Read more

View On Meetup.com Date Wednesday, 23 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

View On Meetup.com Date Tuesday, 22 Dec 2015 7:30 PM As part of our preparations for Christmas we have an evening of silence, sound, movement and meditation. We walk a replica of the medieval 12th Century labyrinth found in Chartres Cathedral, France. The Labyrinth is a non-dogmatic, generous symbol of invitation that people are often magnetically drawn to. The single, spiralling path of the labyrinth which leads to a central area is a metaphor for our life and spiritual journey. You walk the same ... Read more

View On Meetup.com Date Tuesday, 22 Dec 2015 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 Saturday, 19 Dec 2015 10:30 AM All tickets now SOLD OUT through EventbRite A creative morning during Advent in Christmas wreath making. Enjoy a cup of mulled cider or hot ginger punch and a slice of festive stollen whilst making a traditional wreath of welcome for your door. Greenery and all materials are provided. No experience necessary. Suitable for older children; children under 15 must be accompanied. Numbers are limited. Booking essential: Tickets £6 standard / £4 concessions through Eventbrite.http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christmas-wreath-making-tickets-16180633711  ... Read more

View On Meetup.com Date Saturday, 19 Dec 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.  Read more

View On Meetup.com Date Wednesday, 16 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

View On Meetup.com Date Tuesday, 15 Dec 2015 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, 17 Sep 2015 7:30 AM Meeting inside today due to heavy rain forecast.  Pop-up meditation are occasional, additional opportunities to meditate together in a small group in addition to our scheduled meditation sessions. These pop-up sessions will always be advertised on Meet Up so check the calendar regularly if you are interested.  Read more