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St Ethelburga's

Centre for Reconciliation and Peace

to inspire and equip people to pursue reconciliation and peace-making in their own comunities and lives

 
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St Ethelburga's is a Christian foundation with a mission of radical hospitality towards people of other faith traditions.

It no longer has a parish or a priest, but our Christian heritage remains alive with regular meditation and occasional services.

7 July prayer

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. The regular weekly meditation gatherings are:


Wednesdays
Join the St Ethelburga's team for a weekly devotional gathering, with meditation, scripture and reflection. Led by members of the team for a 'Pause for reflection'  1.00-1.30pm. Lead by members of the team.

Thursdays
Heart Meditation, 12.45 - 1.15, led by Jenny Cox, (Golden Sufi Center). 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).


Fridays
"Centreing" meditation, 1.00- 1.30pm.  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.


For much,much more meditation based events and for services

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

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PRayer for and End to violence

God of Life

Every act of violence
between myself and another,
destroys a part of your creation.

Stir in my heart
a renewed sense of reverence
for all life.

Give me the vision to recognise your spirit
in every human being,
however they behave towards me.

Make possible the impossible
by cultivating in me
the fertile seed of healing love.

May I play my part
in breaking the cycle of violence
by realising that
peace begins with me.

7 July 2005

 

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