As we enter
the season of Advent we have a change of venue for Still Waters, from
Sullington Church, which is a beautiful sacred space, to our home at Wild
Fortune for the months of December to March. We look forward to returning to
the church in April next year.
With Advent
also comes the anticipation of the revealing of God, both in the Christ-child
and in the fulfilment of the purposes of Love. And whilst the question is often
around about readiness, I wonder if it is possible to ever be ready for the fullness of such a
revealing? Did Mary feel ready for such a birth? Do I feel ready for what
is being birthed in my life?
I’m asking
the question because since May, Wild Fortune has been a bit of a building site
with the expectation that it would all be finished in August, then September,
then November, now the first week in December ... and we are hosting Still
Waters here on 6th December! All being well, it will no longer be a
building site by then, but a spacious loft room above the garage designed for quiet
hidden prayer.
As with all
birth, we have a sense of unknowing and anxiety along with excitement and
anticipation. Please do come and join us on the 6th December to help birth this new space into life.
We shall
begin at 8am with gathering in stillness and silence for those who wish to come
early, or come for a prompt start at 8.30. There will then be some input on the
contemplative tradition, leading into silence until about 9.30/9.45. You are
then welcome to either slip away quietly, or to stay afterwards for a cuppa!
Please
note that the meditation space is upstairs and it would be helpful if you could
let us know that you are coming. There is some parking on our drive; more is available in
Hillside Road, from which the twitten connects through to Sandgate Lane.
Do get in touch through this blog or via email if you are planning to come or would like to know more.
Peace be
with you
Tessa &
Mark Holland
