Our sessions take place once per month on a Thursday (see calendar below) and are intended to be open to people of faith and spirit from all traditions and across age groups. Everyone who is interested is welcome. The sessions in early 2020 are themed as follows:
Thursday 9th January Led by Alison Roman. A conversation focussing on women’s movements for peace.
Thursday 6th February Led by Helen Aczel. A conversation focussing on responses to ageing.
Thursday 5th March Led by Richard Young. Exploring the theme of moving between very different communities and being a bridge between them.
Thursday 2nd April Led by Helen Spandler. A Buddhist led conversation (to be confirmed).
Thursday 9th January Led by Alison Roman. A conversation focussing on women’s movements for peace.
Thursday 6th February Led by Helen Aczel. A conversation focussing on responses to ageing.
Thursday 5th March Led by Richard Young. Exploring the theme of moving between very different communities and being a bridge between them.
Thursday 2nd April Led by Helen Spandler. A Buddhist led conversation (to be confirmed).
A Quiet Place: In The Eye Of The Storm
Exploring the links between contemplation and resistance, between silence, solidarity and suffering.
Once a month on a Thursday 4.30pm to 7pm (usually on the first Thursday - see dates above and below)
There is a Eucharist at 7.30pm for those who wish to stay.
How do people struggling against injustice and violence – either in their personal lives or as activists in wider social movements – find support, solidarity and renewal? How do we encounter our own anger and that of others, without being overwhelmed?
Many faith traditions, including the Christian tradition of contemplative prayer, offer resources of silence and solidarity.
These sessions are intended to offer an inclusive space to explore this: for people from all faith traditions or none. The intention is to create space for contemplative conversations where we listen to ourselves and each other. And to offer a time of shared silence.
The sessions are hosted by a group based at Holy Innocents and we have planned the first four themes. We hope that a regular intergenerational group may emerge to take part in and make suggestions for future sessions.
Once a month on a Thursday 4.30pm to 7pm (usually on the first Thursday - see dates above and below)
There is a Eucharist at 7.30pm for those who wish to stay.
How do people struggling against injustice and violence – either in their personal lives or as activists in wider social movements – find support, solidarity and renewal? How do we encounter our own anger and that of others, without being overwhelmed?
Many faith traditions, including the Christian tradition of contemplative prayer, offer resources of silence and solidarity.
These sessions are intended to offer an inclusive space to explore this: for people from all faith traditions or none. The intention is to create space for contemplative conversations where we listen to ourselves and each other. And to offer a time of shared silence.
The sessions are hosted by a group based at Holy Innocents and we have planned the first four themes. We hope that a regular intergenerational group may emerge to take part in and make suggestions for future sessions.
Outline
4.30-5.00 Arrival and welcome. Refreshments available throughout.
5.00- 6.00 Contemplative Conversations on a theme.
6.00-7.00 Shared Silence.
7.00 Final Reading and Close.
5.00- 6.00 Contemplative Conversations on a theme.
6.00-7.00 Shared Silence.
7.00 Final Reading and Close.
Previous Programme
September 5th Creation Season
Hearing from those involved in activism linked to the climate emergency.
October 3rd The time of remembering the dead
Hearing from those supporting migrants making dangerous life threatening crossings.
(After this session we will meet at 8pm to consider the spring Programme.)
November 7th The time of mist and cloud
Exploring radical uncertainty and hopelessness. Hearing from those involved in mental health activism.
December 12th ( a week later than usual). Waiting for the birth
Conversation about the women’s movement and how movements are nurtured.
Hearing from those involved in activism linked to the climate emergency.
October 3rd The time of remembering the dead
Hearing from those supporting migrants making dangerous life threatening crossings.
(After this session we will meet at 8pm to consider the spring Programme.)
November 7th The time of mist and cloud
Exploring radical uncertainty and hopelessness. Hearing from those involved in mental health activism.
December 12th ( a week later than usual). Waiting for the birth
Conversation about the women’s movement and how movements are nurtured.
See also: Quiet Days