Events

CHRISTIANS ENCOURAGING WHOLENESS

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WELCOME to our Events Listing. It ‘evolves’, so keep dropping by.

All we do is open to all. Early booking is advised as some venues have limited space.

Do call Douglas Beeken, our Events Secretary, on 01252 313 894, for latest news and general enquiries.

For specific details about particular events, contact the organiser named in the listing.

WE DO:-

NATIONAL TEACHING DAYS:

These events attract nation-wide interest, comprising keynote speakers, workshops, worship & fellowship of a high calibre. Hence they are usually sited at a cathedral. Former National Days include Sheffield, Durham and Wells. Bury St Edmund’s is scheduled for Spring 2010! See below.

LOCAL TEACHING DAYS:

These are local events sponsored and supported by the Guild and run by people, often Guild Members, from the area. Recent venues include Taunton, Harlow, Whitstable and Exeter.

DAYS OF PRAYER / QUIET DAYS:

an opportunity for some space to reflect on where God is for you. Styles and themes will vary, but there will usually be some input made to the whole group, time for individual reflection and often the chance to meet one-to-one with a prayer guide / spiritual adviser.

SEMINARS:

teaching days on aspects of pastoral spirituality, prayer and healing. No previous knowledge or experience assumed. Each day includes input from a speaker, time for discussion and usually an act of worship or a time of guided prayer or meditation.

ADVENT & EASTER RETREATS:

A few days opportunity to get away from ‘busy-ness’ and back in touch with God. Silence is always an integral part, which are held in places ample space to relax, explore and simply to ‘be’.

The Laying on of Hands and / or the Anointing with Oil is often offered at these events.

Nov 7 - 9

Pre-Advent Retreat (Silent)

Leader:

Rev’d Canon Robert Wright

Theme:

I Will Try to be my own Silence

Venue:

Emmaus Centre, West Wickham, Kent

Contact:

Mary Tschiersch 020 867 78680

Oct 18

Annual Harlow Day

Leader:

Rev’d Guy Laurence

Theme:

Looking Beyond Our Illusions: Very often our preconceptions get in the way of us seeing the real situation. This can have a serious effect on all aspects of our lives and be a source of anxiety and fear. Overcoming this is a leap forward in our spiritual evolution.

Venue:

St Stephen’s, Tye Green, Harlow, Essex

Contact:

Mary Tschiersch 020 867 78680

Jan 24
2009

London Seminar

Leader:

Rev’d Canon Mark Pearson from the USA

Theme:

Flashbacks Can Be dangerous...

Venue:

St Marylebone Parish Church, NW1 5LT

Contact:

Douglas Beeken 01252 313 894

Feb 21

London Seminar

Leader:

Simon Parke:
Simon Parke was a priest in the Church of England for 20 years; has written satire for radio and television including a Sony Radio award, and is now a writer, retreat leader and counsellor. He writes weekly in the Mail on Saturday and the Church Times, and his two most recent books have been ‘The Beautiful Life’ (Bloomsbury) and ‘Enneagram: A Private session with the world’s greatest psychologist.’ (Lion).

Theme:

Enneagram: The world’s greatest psychologist?
An introductory day on the Enneagram
This is a starter day, assuming no prior knowledge. It is designed for those who have perhaps heard vaguely about the enneagram, and now wish to know more for them selves. What is its history? Is it like Myers-Briggs? What particular insights does it contain? What if I don’t like psychological typing - believing as I do that we are all unique? Is it Christian? How might the Enneagram serve me? By the end of the day, hopefully many questions will have been answered.

Venue:

St Marylebone Parish Church, NW1 5LT

Contact:

Douglas Beeken 01252 313 894