a time to enter silence, still the mind and encounter the present moment in quiet
Saturdays 5th September & 3rd October 2015
8 - 10am
St. Mary's Church, Sullington, West Sussex, RH20 4AE
For September and October we are trying out a new format which we hope will allow time for silence, for some input and led practice with the opportunity for some sharing of insight for those who wish. The timings will be as follows:
8am - 8.50am - ‘Sheer Silence’ with an opportunity for
contemplative practice in companionable silence. No words; the occasional chime
to bring the attention back to the breath and to change posture if required. the invitation is to arrive when you like during this time and quietly slip in and participate in the silence.
8.50-9am - music interlude
9am- 10am – ‘Still Waters’ with a short led introduction, followed by about 25 minutes silence and then a plenary session for shared insight to finish.
You are welcome to come at either 8 or 9am or to stay for
the whole time.
No booking is required and all are welcome.
He said, ‘Go out and stand on the mountain before the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.’ Now there was a great wind, so strong that it was splitting mountains and breaking rocks in pieces before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake; and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a sound of sheer silence. When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. Then there came a voice to him that said, ‘What are you doing here, Elijah?’
1 Kings 19:11-13
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| Silence - c. Tessa Holland |
