Ursula King, "The Universe as Epiphany" 6th Dec

Silence in the City invite us to their next talk on Tuesday, 6th December at 7pm in Westminster Cathedral Hall (doors open/refreshments at 6.30).  Dr Ursula King is the speaker and the title is: “The Universe as Epiphany: Teilhard de Chardin’s discovery of the heart of God in all creation.”

Dr. King is Professor Emerita of Theology and Religious Studies at Bristol University and a vice president of the World Congress of Faiths. Her specific areas of expertise are in the life and work of the French Jesuit priest and paleontologist, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, and in feminist theology.
She has published many books including Christian Mystics: Their Lives and Legacies throughout the Ages; Spirit of Fire: The Life and Vision of Teilhard de Chardin; Religion and Gender; and The Search for Spirituality: Our Global Quest for a Spiritual Life.

Dr. King is a renowned speaker and she lectures at conferences and universities around the world.

To book a ticket you can go to the website: www.silenceinthecity.org.uk and follow the link How to Book on the home page. You can also send a cheque, writing “Ursula King” on the back, made out to Silence in the City and a stamped addressed envelope to: Silence in the City, 77 Tower Bridge Road, London SE1 4TW. We suggest a donation of £10.

This is a valuable chance to hear about this great modern mystic who has been largely overlooked for too long.

An online retreat with Cynthia Bourgeault

Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault will be leading a month-long Centering Prayer Online Course/Retreat hosted by Spirituality and Practice, starting this November 7, 2011. The course costs $49.95.

Cynthia welcomes participation by those seeking instruction and new to Centering Prayer, but also ensures an opportunity for more experienced meditators to deepen their practice through the introduction of new reference points and material.

The Centering Prayer Online Retreat consists of the following elements:
• Emails on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for one month in which Cynthia Bourgeault will discuss what Centering Prayer is and what it is not, the value of intention, the four guidelines to the practice, and the fruits of the practice.
• Audio recordings from Cynthia's workshops.
• A guided Centering Prayer meditation with step-by-step instructions.
• One-hour teleconference with Cynthia, which will also be recorded.
• Online Practice Circle for community sharing and Q&A with Cynthia.
Whether you are new to Centering Prayer or an experienced practitioner, this Online Retreat and Practice Circle is bound to enrich your practice. To register, click on the "Subscribe to E-Course" button below.

One Month, November 7 - December 2, 2011 - $49.95

To register, please click on this link:
(full link is http://silenceinthecity.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=a5459f4c975dadf6e5cd28eff&id=de16e4ed94&e=0ebe9d5ef6, but this may be too long to work!)

"Quiet Space" for Advent, St Barnabus, Joydens Wood

Saturday 26 November 2011 from 2.00pm to 5.00pm

Space to think, to listen, to reflect, to create, to read, to play, to paint, or simply to be still.

at St Barnabas Church, Tile Kiln Lane, Joydens Wood, Bexley, Kent DA5 2BB

To register, contact the Vicar, Reverend Ren Harding at joydenswoodchurch@virginmedia.com or telephone the Vicarage on 01322 528923

Advent Services

What is your church doing for Advent? Are there any special reflective opportunities happening amidst the hustle and bustle? Let me know, and I will give them some publicity here. For example...

ST LUKE THE EVANGELIST, GILLINGHAM
5pm on Advent Sunday, 27th November 2011

'O come, O come Emmanuel' - a service of readings, hymns, prayers and silence, reflecting on the Great 'O' Antiphons and expressing the hope and expectancy which marks the Advent season.

http://www.fifparish.com/home/stlukesgillingham/

SPIRITUALITY NEWSLETTER FROM SOUTHWARK

Southwark Diocese, which is just over the "border" from us, produces a regular Spirituality newsletter with interesting thoughts and details of what's going on in the Diocese. These events may be of interest to those in Rochester too, so you might like to bookmark the page.

Spirituality newsletter
Southwark's Prayer and Spirituality page

Greetings cards for festivals of other religions.

Here's an idea from Margaret Dunn - thank you, Margaret.

Greetings cards for festivals of other religions.  These are welcomed by our friends and neighbours and some cards could be made available in churches for worshippers to take free.  There's Divali soon for Sikhs and Hindus. It needs only a picture of an aladdin's lamp or a candle, but there are many designs to download from Activity Village and elsewhere.  A gift of a candle is also welcome.  Margaret Dunn

There is a calendar to help you find the dates of the various faiths' festival here:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/tools/calendar/

A QUIET DAY
in Luddesdowne
PRAYING WITH SCRIPTURE

You are invited to a day of quiet reflection
which will focus on different approaches
to praying with the Bible

Saturday, 22nd October 2011

10am for 10.30 until 4pm
Cost £10
Please bring a packed lunch – coffee and tea will be provided
For further information and to book a place please contact
Ann Whiteside on 01474 814453
email: annwhites@talktalk.net