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Meditation Groups
Two groups meet weekly to listen to a reflection on
meditation in the Christian tradition which leads into a time of silence and
stillness for about half an hour.
To find out more about Christian meditation .
It is said that silence is God’s first language. Lives are enriched and
transformed by this time together on the “journey into love”.
Where?
Both groups
meet at St Hildegard’s House 22 Ballabil Street Rye. Enter from Ballabil Street or from the
rear of St Andrews Church.
When?
Wednesday
meditation is at 8.45am led by members of the group.
Friday
Meditation is at 4pm led by Kath Smith.
How to Join
If you would like to join us just come along.
A Guided Meditation for Healing is led by Fr John Spring at 11am on Thursdays. Please contact Fr John if you would like to join this group.
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Spirituality Study Group
When?
Meets each Wednesday at 12 noon
Where?
At St Hildegard’s House 22 Ballabil Street Rye,
adjacent to St Andrews Church.
We have undertaken several series of studies e.g.
- Bridges to Contemplative Living
- Reading
the Gospel texts for the following Sunday
- “Who Do You Say That I Am?” – Exploring Jesus in
the 21st Century.
After each
study we share lunch together.
How to Join
Anyone is
welcome, but since we could be in the middle of a study series, please speak to
Reverend Hans first, so he can suggest the best day for you to come.
Contact
The Parish Office 5985 1399
Healing Study Group
A small group led by Fr John Spring meets on Thursday mornings at St Hildegards House for those with an interest in Christian healing ministry. If this is you please contact Fr John
Other Study Groups
A number of
other study groups also meet on a short term or seasonal basis, such as during
Lent.
Watch for these
on our What's On or Coming Events pages.
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Taizé Worship
A different worship experience
A candlelight service of silence, readings, prayers and
chants based on that of the Taizé Community in France which attracts pilgrims and seekers from many parts of the world.
Silence is kept before the service
You are welcome to bring a torch and a rug in cooler
weather.
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Labyrinth Days
Friends of our Parish, Robin and Bronwyn Pryor, have
constructed a labyrinth at their home and hold regular themed Labyrinth Days in
which our parishioners are invited to take part.
Our own labyrinth is now completed in the rear garden at St Andrew's Rye. All are welcome to use it for quiet reflection.
What is a Labyrinth?
Unlike a
maze a labyrinth has only one path; there are no dead ends. The route to the centre takes many perplexing twists and turns, seemingly sometimes close, sometimes distant. Like our life journey.
People
walk the labyrinth slowly, as an aid to contemplative prayer and
reflection, as a spiritual exercise, or as a form of pilgrimage.
- Its maze-like path takes you on
a symbolic journey, creates space to unwind and think - in particular about our
relationships with ourselves, one another, our planet and God.
Labyrinths
can be large or small, constructed of various materials or even virtual.
Labyrinths were a feature of many medieval cathedrals - one of the best remaining
examples is found in Chartres Cathedral in northern France.
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