At a time when many of us are seeking meaningful encounters with those of different faiths, we warmly invite you to an intimate Interfaith Week celebration in the Bedouin Tent and the Nave at St Ethelburga’s Centre.
This open invitation is for people of all faiths, traditions, spiritual expressions – and none – to come together in silence for contemplative practice, followed by a shared meal and a facilitated conversation on what we hold sacred.
More about Contemplative Practice
Contemplation is a universal practice that can be found in faith and secular traditions from around the world. Some call it prayer, others meditation, and still others would call it simply silent reflection. For us at St Ethelburga’s, sharing silence in community has always played a vital role in our work and many join us for our monthly gathering of Contemplative Practice.
The evening’s Interfaith celebration evening format
6.15pm Doors Open
6.30pm Arrival and welcome - Contemplative Practice begins
A brief introduction to Contemplative practice, and a short reading drawn from different faith/ secular sources.
35 minutes of silent contemplation. Participants are welcome to use any prayer or meditation practice they use in their own tradition. For any who are new to contemplative practice, the facilitator will offer a practice you could use to start with.
A short blessing to close the shared silent space.
7.30pm Shared vegan meal – in celebration of the diversity of London’s faiths, traditions and spiritual expressions, we are inviting people to stay on for a light vegan meal and facilitated conversation.
9.00pm Close
Fees
Ticket contributions help sustain our work and make the shared meal possible. No one should be prevented from attending due to cost—please choose the option that feels right for you.