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United in Prayer Day 2018: Cambridge
You are warmly invited to celebrate this 26th annual Contemplative Outreach worldwide day of prayer with us in Cambridge where we join with WCCM for the afternoon. There will be silent prayer for the healing of violence followed by music, poetry readings and reflections then tea and finally lectio divina. Please bring a small offering to share for tea. There is no charge but a collection will be taken for children in Syria.
Find out more »Finding Fulfillment
Centering Prayer, Alexander technique and the Law of Three. Led by Jackie Evans, Jill Benet and Antonio Benet. This unique experience, described as “marvelous and inspiring†by a past participant, will offer an opportunity to see the complementary nature of the relationship between mind, body and spirit in the evolution of consciousness. It will also offer practices that will open us to finding fulfillment in our daily life. For further details see the courses on the Ammerdown website.
Find out more »Liturgy of the Anointing at Bethany
Every year at the Convent of Mercy as part of holy week we celebrate the Anointing at Bethany Liturgy. The liturgy is an arrangement of words and chants brought together by Cynthia Bourgeault reflecting the the gathering at Bethany prior to the passion and death of Jesus. If you would like to join us you will be very welcome; please advise Jill Benet that you intend to come. We start the evening promptly at 7.30 with the reading of the…
Find out more »Entering the Dance of Love
Led by Antonio Benet. During this day we will explore how to recognise and participate consciously in the three-fold flow of creation. Please bring a packed lunch.
Find out more »Finding Fulfilment: In Search of the Unknowable
Led by Jill and Antonio Benet and Jacqueline Evans. ‘Finding Fulfilment’ retreats are based on the Wisdom way of working. The weekend will follow a rhythm consisting of extended periods of Centering Prayer and study sessions on the Law of Three, which enables us to discern the true nature of reality and there will be experimentation with the embodying principles of Alexander and the practice of conscious work. We will look at three aspects of ourselves – body, mind and…
Find out more »Introduction to Centering Prayer
Led by Debbie House. An Introductory workshop teaching the basic method of Centering Prayer with an opportunity to try the practice. Bring a packed lunch; tea and coffee will be provided.
Find out more »Who is God for You?
An afternoon of enrichment led by Steve Pearce. First in a series looking at key concepts from Fr. Thomas Keating's "Spiritual Journey" talks. There will be periods of silent prayer and time for reflection on the topic of attitudes to God and ourselves. This will be of interest to those who already have an established practice of silent prayer or who are seeking to establish one, of whatever type. Tea/coffee and cake will be provided. Suggested donation £10. Please email…
Find out more »Gift of Life: Death and Dying – Life and Living
Led by Jill Benet. On this Retreat we shall be exploring the gift of life in all its phases, even those of diminishment and death, as phases of evolution and transformation through Christ, using the DVD series with Thomas Keating OCSO. The retreat will be held mostly in silence with extended periods of Centering Prayer and with ample time for personal reflection.
Find out more »Gift of Life: Death and Dying – Life and Living
Led by Jill Benet. This day immediately follows the retreat week (May 20 - 25) and day participants are welcome to attend.
Find out more »Centering Prayer and Alexander Technique
Led by Jacqueline Evans and Sister Anne Dunne. Alexander Technique lets me discover and let go of tensions and resistance that hold me back from being open and available to the Ultimate Reality. This retreat offers techniques for quietening the nervous system and calming the breath during Centering Prayer, as well as how to carry the openness of meditation into life away from the prayer mat.
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