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An Advent course on the transforming power of Lectio Divina. Led by Rev. Mark Waters. To be held on Zoom every Thursday evening from 26th November to 17th December, 7:30 - 9:00pm. The course aims to provide a powerful way of preparing for Christmas through the season of Advent. It will explore the theory behind Lectio Divina as well as providing times of practice and discussion. It will also look at how the practice might become an effective and regular…

Led by Rev. Mel King (CO Yorkshire and Northeast). This Introductory Workshop will be held on Zoom over two consecutive Saturday mornings: Day 1: 9th January, 2021, 10:00am - 1:00pm Day 2: 16th January, 2021, 10:00am - 1:00pm Booking until 6th January, 2021 on Eventbrite. The fee covers both days.

8-day Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat led by Jill Benet. Intensive Retreats provide an opportunity for participants to immerse themselves fully in the practice of Centering Prayer as taught by Contemplative Outreach, often proving to be a watershed in their practice. There will be up to three hours of Centering Prayer each day and time outside meetings is held in silence, with time for personal reflection, contemplative liturgy and Lectio Divina. We will draw on material from Thomas Keating’s last teaching…

with Contemplative Outreach Yorkshire and North-East. Centering Prayer & Visio- or Lectio Divina, Chant, Psalm and Intercessory Prayer. Five Thursdays, 7.00pm - 8.00pm from February 25th; March 4, 11, 18, 25 - 2021. All Welcome. To receive a weekly Zoom link please send an email to Rev. Mel King. This series is offered free as an intercession for the world. We ask that you might consider making a donation to a charity of your choice.

Led by Rev. Mel King This course runs at the same time on two consecutive Saturday mornings, March 13th and 20th. The cost is for both mornings. Each morning will explore the method and dynamics of Lectio Divina through the four “moments” - lectio, meditatio, conversatio, and contemplatio. There will be a time of practice as well as an opportunity for feedback and questions. We will look at the relationship between Lectio Divina and Centering Prayer, and also how the…

The Centering Prayer Group at The Convent of Mercy, SE1, invites you to participate in this beautiful, quite feminine liturgy which originated in the mixed monastic community of Communaute de L’Agneau in France and was adapted for non-monastic use by contemporary mystic Cynthia Bourgeault. All are welcome Further details can be found at Anointing at Bethany Ceremony. Zoom Connection Details Zoom link. Meeting ID: 643 155 9892 Passcode: PRAYER

Hosted by Contemplative Outreach Yorkshire & North-East. With 20-min centering prayer, Gospel reading, visio divina and prayers. All are welcome. To take part, please email Mel King by Thursday 1st April latest.