View On Meetup.com Date Saturday, 14 Nov 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, 11 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 Tuesday, 10 Nov 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, 07 Nov 2015 11:00 AM SOLD OUT A practical opportunity to work with clay and see how this expressive medium can enrich our spiritual life. Discover how through clay we can be drawn into a deeper awareness and understanding of our faith journeys. This retreat day includes an introduction to basic clay making techniques. No previous experience of working with clay is necessary. We are all clay in the Potter’s hands. Bring a Bible, if you have one, an ... Read more

View On Meetup.com Date Saturday, 07 Nov 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 Sunday, 18 Oct 2015 2:30 PM PLEASE NOTE THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL. TICKETS WERE AVAILABLE THROUGH EVENTBRITE.   Icons are windows or doorways to the sacred. During this workshop we learn about the history of icons including how, why and when they are used; and trust to the process of making our own, for ourselves or as a gift for a loved one. Materials will be provided, but you may wish to bring scraps of paper, materials or lace; ... Read more

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 Tuesday, 03 Nov 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, 03 Sep 2015 7:30 PM Come and explore the wisdom of one of the world’s great spiritual texts. The Gospel of John is much more cosmological and mystical in nature than the other gospels.  We are delighted to have Professor Ravi Ravindra, author of the ‘Gospel of John in the Light of Indian Mysticism’, lead this evening's talk. Ravi will open our evening's reflections with a guided meditation, followed by a talk and then an opportunity for dialogue. Professor Ravi ... 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.  Read more