NZCCM – upcoming Christian Meditation events
AUCKLAND – Introduction to Christian Meditation with Cathryn Wiles-Pickard rsm
Two Thursday evenings: 12 & 19 February 2015, 7pm to 9pm.
The Mercy Spirituality Centre, 104 The Drive, Epsom, Auckland.
koha/donation
Week 1. The Christian Tradition of Meditation ‘Say Your Mantra’
Week 2. The Commitment to ‘Turn Up’
Are you wishing to deepen your spiritual life? Have you wondered what is meant by Prayer of the Heart?
These two evenings are opportunities for anyone who is unfamiliar with Christian Meditation to:
• learn the essential teachings of Christian Meditation.
• experience the gift of Meditation.
• discover how meditation ‘becomes a bridge of peace and unity’, be introduced to the World Community of Christian Meditation.
Whereas it is good to attend both these sessions, you may come to either.
For more information visit www.mercyspiritualitycentre.org.nz or call 09 638-6238.
KAIKOHE – Introduction to Christian Meditation with Michael Dougherty
A Four Session Course over Two Saturdays: 28th Feb, 7th March, 9.30am to 3.00pm
St Stephens Church Hall, 15 Clifford Street, Kaikohe.
Koha donation. Bring your own lunch. Tea/Coffee provided.
Each session will include: A talk Presentation of theme, a DVD Presentation, a period of silent meditation and opportunities for questions and discussion. Click here to download the flyer Introduction to Christian Meditation 2015 – Northland (2)
To secure a place on this Meditation Course please phone Michael Dougherty on 436 5663 or email md1@ihug.co.nz
(If you know anyone in Northland interested in Christian meditation please send this email message on to them.)
COMMUNITY DAYS
AUCKLAND – A Day with Bede Griffiths OSB.Cam (1906 – 1993), presented by Michael Dougherty
Saturday March 21, 10am to 3pm
St John’s Church Hall, 180 Centreway Road, Orewa.
On this day we will reflect on and explore the life and teachings of Bede Griffiths and the relevance of meditation in this reflection.
Click here for more information March 2015 comm day flyer (2) including directions.
Bring your lunch. Tea and coffee provided.$10 koha, plus a donation for the WCCM ‘Friends’ ministry of support.
Enquiries, Neil and Jenny Keating, 09 8331931, 021 230 1863 keating@orcon.net.nz
CHRISTCHURCH – Saturday 14 March, North Avon Baptist – Details will be advised in a future email
WELLINGTON – Saturday 28 March, Home of Compassion, Island Bay – Details will be advised in a future email
HAWKES BAY – Saturday 28 March, Southern Star Abbey, Kopua – Details will be advised in a future email
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