SGM Wellington Programme to end 2013

Oct 19 INTRODUCTION TO CENTERING PRAYER - WORKSHOP

Centering Prayer is a form of Meditation in the Christian contemplative tradition that guides the heart, mind and soul to deepen towards the Sacred. Through silence and an inner gesture of letting go, we learn to experience God beyond words, emotions and thoughts, and to release our attachment to our ‘false self’ as Merton named it. The practice cultivates a deepening relationship with Life, and opens us to “purity of heart” and compassion. This workshop is based on the teachings of Fr Thomas Keating and Rev Cynthia Bourgeault.

Facilitator: Molly King & Pip Nicholls

Venue: St Andrew’s Church, Reikorangi Valley, Waikanae (Wheelchair Access)

Time: Saturday 10:30am to 3.30pm. Cost: $50. BYO lunch

Enquiries/regis. by 11 Oct: Molly King (04) 904 6102 or email: mdking@clear.net.nz


Nov 7 THROUGH AGEING TO SAGEING – RETREAT DAY

Spirituality for an emerging vision of growing older - This retreat day uses Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi’s definition of Sageing. “... a process of approaching ageing as a positive journey filled with wisdom, learning and spirituality. It affirms the importance of the elder years and teaches how to reap life’s wisdom”.

Facilitator: Pip Nicholls

Venue: Pa Maria, 78 Hobson Street, Thorndon, Wellington (wheelchair accessible)

Time: Thursday Nov 7, 10am to 4pm

Cost: $50 BYO lunch

Enquiries/registration by 1 Nov. to: Pip Nicholls (04) 562 6364 or pip.nicholls@xtra.co.nz


Nov 21 THIRST, TAMBOURINES AND TESSA WITH THE CARMELITES -  RETREAT DAY

If we ever thought the life of a monastic was more the ‘Mary’ role, well Teresa of Avila would prove that it’s frequently the role of ‘Martha.’ For Teresa, it’s not what we do but how we do it that counts. Today we’ll explore the ‘dance’ of the Carmelites
through the eyes of Tessa Bielecki and what ‘embodied prayer’ may have to say to us today.

Facilitator: Pip Nicholls

Venue: Pa Maria, 78 Hobson Street, Thorndon, Wellington (wheelchair accessible)

Time: Thursday Nov 21, 10:30am to 4pm

Cost: $50 per day or $175 for all four days BYO lunch

Enquiries/registration by 15 Nov. to: Pip Nicholls (04) 562 6364 or pip.nicholls@xtra.co.nz


Nov 23 & 30 - TWO DAY RETREATS AT PETONE

Come away for a day with yourself and with your God. There will be a substantial time for personal reflection, some time of input and a little time for optional sharing with others. See themes below. 

Theme: Advent
Facilitator: Helen Tripp
Time: 9.30am – 4pm
Venue: Petone Baptist Church, 38 Buick Street, Petone. (opposite the large ceramic fountain) Wheelchair access.
Bring: Notebook/pen, Bible, and warm clothes if wanting to walk along beach.
Cost: $20 and bring your own lunch (cafes very close to church as well) Tea & coffee provided.
Contact/Registration: Helen Tripp Ph: (04) 586 4626 or Email: helen.tripp@xtra.co.nz  
Limited to 8 places.