Meditation & services

St Ethelburga's

Centre for Reconciliation and Peace

faith is a source of conflict... and a resource for transforming conflict

meditation & services

"If you want to find God, hang out in the space between your thoughts." Alan Cohen

Shared silence is a central part of St Ethelburga’s life.

This autumn, as well as our regular early morning and lunchtime meditations, we also have two classes for beginners, and a film and discussion about Vipassana meditation. If you are interested in helping to develop (or participating in), a regular multi-faith evening meditation, please contact us.

We also have three vigils and The Rodwell Sermon to mark St Ethelburga's Day.

Early morning beginners meditation

Six weeks from Wed 26 Sept 8.15am - 8.45am

Beginners course in insight meditation

Six weeks from Mon 1 Oct ~ 6.45pm

The Rodwell Sermon on St Ethelburga’s Day

Thurs 11 Oct ~ 6pm

A United World ~ Vigil for peace

Sun 21 Oct ~ 6pm

Vigil of Remembrance

Sun 11 Nov ~ 6pm

Just-this-day

Wed 28 Nov 11am – 3pm

Film & discussion: Doing Time Doing Vipassana

Wed 28 Nov ~ 6.30pm

Advent Liturgy with Contemplative Fire

2 Dec ~ 6pm

regular meditations

Tuesday ~ 8.10am

Early morning meditation

A simple meditation practice originating in the Buddhist tradition, but of benefit to all. Shamatha (calm-abiding) allows one to develop calmness, stability and attentiveness, and helps diffuse the stresses of everyday life. With Donald Brownfrom Sakya Buddhism London.

Thursday ~ 12.45pm

Heart meditation

A simple meditation practice which uses the energy of the heart to still the mind. Helps to develop a sense of openness, calm and well-being. Suitable for people of all faiths and none, and for regular meditators as well as beginners. With Jenny Cox (Golden Sufi Centre).

Friday ~ 1.15 pm

Centreing

You are not your thoughts! Learn a three step practice which will help you connect with a deeper sense of your own reality. It uses wisdom scripture, meditation and reflection. Led by members of the St Ethelburga’s team.