meditation

Meditation is a resource for inner peace and a regular and important part of St Ethelburga's life.  In the autumn we have several new courses and events on offer.  Here's a taster of what's to come:


Tuesdays
An early morning meditation on the breath starting 4 Sept  08.10am

Wednesdays
Our regular lunchtime 'Pause for reflection' led by members of the team  1.00-1.30pm

Thursdays
Our regular heart meditation, continuing throughout the summer, 12.45-1.15pm

Fridays
A new regular "Centreing" meditation 1.15- 1.45pm - details to be announced shortly. 

Weds 26 Sept 08.10am (and five following Wednesdays)
Introducing meditation
A six week course for early birds teaching three simple meditation practices.

Mon 1 Oct 6.45pm (and five following Mondays)
Insight Meditation for beginners
A six week evening course for beginners

Thurs 1 Nov 12.45pm
Mindfulness in the workplace.
Talk by Michael Chaskalson

Wed 28 Nov 6.30pm.
Film & Discussion:
Doing Time Doing Vipassana is a moving story of how an ancient meditation practice was introduced into one of New Delhi's most notorious jails - with unexpected results

services

Thurs 11 October 6.00pm
The Rodwell Sermon on St Ethelburga's Day
Given by Canon Andrew Wingate

In 1861 the first reliable version of the Qur'an in English was made by John Medows Rodwell, the Rector of St Ethelburga's. This year Canon Andrew Wingate, Director of the St Philips Centre for Study and Engagement in a Multi-faith Society, Leicester, and a Chaplain to the Queen, will give. The Rodwell Sermon is part of a service of Choral Evensong with music of Rodwell's time.

Sun 11 November 6.00 - 8.00pm
Vigil of Remembrance
Led by Simon Keyes and Helen Gilbert

A powerful ritual to remember the dead of the two world wars and other conflicts, and consider our own death. Using music, silence, darkness and light.

Sun 2 December 6.00 - 8.00pm
Advent Liturgy with Contemplative Fire
Led by Rev Philip Roderick

Have you been disillusioned or alienated by your experience of religion? Do you sense that there might be a spiritual vibrancy at the core of the Christian path? We welcome Rev Philip Roderick to lead us in contemplative communion, with music and chant, and using body prayer and simple movement as part of a reflective prayer process that seeks to integrate creative arts, wisdom and worship.

People of all faiths and none are most welcome to attend and participate in our services.