Morning Meditation

View On Meetup.com Date Saturday, 01 Aug 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

Sacred Chanting and Meditation

View On Meetup.com Date Wednesday, 29 Jul 2015 8:15 PM 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.Any one can do it! All are welcome!Donations welcome.Enter by the main church door; we meet in the Spirit Chapel.  Read more

Morning Meditation (Labyrinth Walk)

View On Meetup.com Date Tuesday, 28 Jul 2015 7:45 AM On Tuesday mornings we walk a five 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, 25 Jul 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

Sacred Chanting and Meditation

View On Meetup.com Date Wednesday, 22 Jul 2015 8:15 PM 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.Any one can do it! All are welcome!  There is no charge but donations for the church upkeep are welcome.  Enter by the side entrance on Eaton Drive. We meet in the Spirit Chapel.  Read more

Morning Meditation (Labyrinth Walk)

View On Meetup.com Date Tuesday, 21 Jul 2015 7:45 AM On Tuesday mornings we walk a five 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, 18 Jul 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

Sacred Chanting and Meditation

View On Meetup.com Date Wednesday, 15 Jul 2015 8:15 PM 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.Any one can do it! All are welcome!Donations welcome.Enter by the main church door; we meet in the Spirit Chapel.  Read more

Morning Meditation (Labyrinth Walk)

View On Meetup.com Date Tuesday, 14 Jul 2015 7:45 AM On Tuesday mornings we walk a five 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

Ignatian Spirituality: finding God in all things

View On Meetup.com Date Saturday, 11 Jul 2015 2:00 PM Ignatian spirituality helps us to find God in the midst of our daily lives. In this afternoon, Julian Maddock introduces the 16th century timeless wisdom of St Ignatius Loyola. We look back to see where God has been in our lives. We try out some ways of praying that can help us to be aware of God’s presence and allow God to draw closer. We draw inspiration from each other by sharing some of ... Read more