Chorlton Gatherings – 27/6
Chorlton Gatherings - 27/6
Dear Friends
Here are the details of our gatherings this week.
Tuesday 28th June 7 – 7.45 pm: Poetry Meditation on Zoom
Join the Unitarian Transformers for a meditation on the poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke. from his Book of Hours, exploring the fertile dark…
Rainer Maria Rilke (1875 – 1926) was a mystical poet, born in Prague (then part of Austria-Hungary) who travelled extensively across Europe. It was his visits to Russia and his experiences with Orthodox Christianity that inspired the Book of Hours.
We will be meditating with a modified version of the monastic Lectio Divina practice – a method of engaging with sacred texts in four parts – reading, reflecting, responding, resting. Led by Laura Dobson. No previous experience of meditation is required. All welcome.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/94223648779?pwd=UEVkejhLQnkxV2VrMHU5THg2ZUJNdz09
Meeting ID: 942 2364 8779
Passcode: 3c9Pb1
Thursday 30th June 7 – 8.15 pm: Heart and Soul on Zoom
Heart and Soul is a contemplative spiritual gathering in which you can take time to reflect on life in the company of others. Each session follows a regular pattern, including readings and music, time for guided prayers of gratitude, compassion for others, self-reflection, and silent meditation. Led by Laura Dobson. All welcome.
This week’s theme is ‘About Time’.
‘Time is stranger and deeper than anything else in our lives.’ — Jacob Needleman
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Meeting ID: 868 9873 0361
Passcode: 101861Sunday 3rd July 10.30 – 11.30 am: Sunday Gathering in the Church
Join us for this week’s Sunday service, led by Eve Cunningham, titled ‘The Power of Prayer’. All welcome.
Information for those coming to the church:
We will continue to open the windows to ensure good ventilation and will continue our sanitising routine in the church, including asking you to continue sanitising the toilets after use, please. Wearing a face covering in a crowded and enclosed space is suggested by the government, however, this is at your own discretion.
A reminder of our bank account details if you are able to make a donation:
Sort code: 40 11 56
Account number: 40716286
Bank: HSBC
Account name: Chorlton Unitarian Church
Blessings,