Our regular programme
The House offers a
programme of regular events that encourages exploration of the
contemplative tradition. All groups are open to anyone who might be
interested.
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Weekly events Tuesdays: 2 – 3pm Julian meeting: contemplative prayer. At present on 1st and 3rd TuesdaysContact Chris Rouse for details on 0117 968 4387 Tuesdays: 3 – 5pm Open afternoon. A chance to meet people and get to know the House. Enjoy the garden, browse in the library, have a cup of tea. All are welcome. Tuesdays: 5 – 6pm. Shared Silence - an hour of shared silent prayer, during which people may come and go as they wish. Wednesdays 7.30 – 9.30pm. The Greening of Spirituality. First
Wednesday of each month. A reading group exploring the links between
natural history and spirituality. If you are interested in being part of
this group and would like a list of books to be covered contact Chris
Hillman on 0117 950 7242 A Group
for Taizé Prayer meets on the first Friday of the month at 8 – 9.15pm |
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Open afternoon
Tuesdays: 3 - 5pm Just come; no need to phone first. A chance to meet people and get to know the House. Enjoy the garden, browse in the library, have a cup of tea. All are welcome.
Forthcoming events
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Saturday 11th February Kantha A day of sewing led by Pam Jeans, using simple running stitches to make patterns, an Indian technique called 'Kantha'; 10.30am to 4pm; cost: £10 |
| Saturday 10th March 'The Stillness, the Dancing' An opportunity to refelct on some passages from T. S. Eliot's Four Quartets; led by Rev. Jim Hill; 10am to 1pm; Cost: £5.00 |
| Saturday 31st March A trust betrayed Reflections on the dark path of the Passion Narrative; led by Chris Hillman, Warden of Elsie Briggs House; 10.30am to 4pm; Cost: £10 |
It is suggested that participants make a contribution of £10 for day events, £5 for morning / evening events, but there is no wish to exclude anyone on financial grounds; give what you can
