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Listening to CountryJudith Wright's Poetics of Place
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In the Centre of Nothingness:Apophatic prayer and the awakening of the apophatic selfThursday 23rd and Friday 24th July, 2026A Spiritual Direction Formation Programme for spiritual directors and people interested in contemplation In this Mystic Heart formation offering, we will continue the theme of being pregnant with nothing, focusing on how we awaken the centre of nothingness in the ground of our heart through apophatic prayer. We will continue to develop a hermeneutic of beholding for interpreting mystical texts by authors such as Thomas Merton, Denys the Areopagite, Meister Eckhart, Marguerite Porete, the Helfta Mystics, Jan van Ruusbroec, Julian of Norwich, the Cloud of Unknowing author, John of the Cross and many others. Our focus will be on creating an atmosphere and contemplative practices that support the awakening of a oneing heart awareness or Christ consciousness. For more information and to register please go to: https://contemplatio.com.au/schola-contemplatio/mystical-heart/ |
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Awaken RetreatsAwaken Retreats is a four-hectare, semi-rural property located near Kuttabul, just north of Mackay. Our vision is to provide a place (both online and in person) where people are prompted to think more deeply about their relationship with God – a space for reflection, rest and spiritual renewal. Among our offerings for 2026 are opportunities for spiritual formation through contemplative prayer, exploring personality, book clubs and more. We also have a number of day retreats for both men and women – some online and some at our retreat centre. For more information, check our list of events at Eventbrite https://awakenretreats. |
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World Community for Christian Meditation Affiliated Retreats 2026at Campfire in the Heart, Alice Springs / Mparntwe. A great array of 3- 5 day retreats are on offer for 2026. See www.campfireintheheart.com.au/whats-on/#retreats for details. |
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The Movement for the Ordination of Women (MOW) welcome all to their 2026 Conference with the theme:Make No Mistake, God Calls Women!A conference affirming the equality and calling of all women, lay and ordained, in Christian communities. 12 to 14 November 2026 at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture in Canberra. Purpose: Sharing inspiring, topical and theologically and academically sound research and opinion on the role of lay and ordained women in the church, with opportunities to network and support one another. The focus will be on the impact of rising Christian Nationalism in reinforcing conservative and heretical views of women in ministry. More details: https://mowatch.com.au/2026-conference-date-claimer/ |
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Listen into Life:Residential Program in Spiritual Direction and Spiritual Formationis inviting applications for the NSW 2027 cohort, Tasmania 2026 cohort and expressions of interest in our short course offerings. Please visit https://www.barnabasministries.org.au/ for more information. |
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Spirituality on the Sofa (S.O.S)is held monthly on the first Wednesday of the month, resuming on 4th March 2026. Each night runs from 7.30pm – 9pm and all are welcome. The year’s theme which our speakers will explore in varied dimensions will be “Peace”. Justice Francois Kunc, reflecting on Pacem in Terris and Dr Catherine Playoust, reflecting on peace in the Bible will lead our conversation in March. For links and details https://catalystforrenewal.org.au/events/ or email sip@catalystforrenewal.org.au |
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Progressive Christianity ForumEffective Living Centre, Adelaideis held on the first Thursday of each month from February to December, 7pm- 8.30pm. The 2026 program will be available towards the end of the year at: https://effectiveliving.ucasa.org.au/progressive-christianity-network-sa/seminary-of-the-3rd-age/ The annual Wilks Oration for 2026will be Friday 17 April, with guest speaker Professor Peter Stanley, an acclaimed and widely published Australian historian. Live streaming will be available. For more details on this and other 2026 programs, keep an eye on the Effective Living Centre Events Calendar from early in the new year at https://effectiveliving.ucasa.org.au/events-calendar/ |
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In the Centre of Nothingness:Apophatic prayer and the awakening of the apophatic selfA Spiritual Direction Formation Programme for experienced spiritual directors and those interested in contemplation. 11-12 August 2026 offered by Dr Kerrie Hide both in person at Santa Casa Retreat Centre, Queenscliff, Victoria and online. Over two days (Tuesday 11th - Wednesday 12th August, 2026), Kerrie will delve deeply into the Christian tradition of apophatic prayer, focusing on how we awaken the centre of nothingness in the ground of our heart through apophatic prayer. Focus throughout the course is on creating an atmosphere and contemplative practices that support the awakening of a oneing heart awareness or Christ consciousness. |
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St James' Institute, SydneyThe St James' Institute 2025 program has a range of offerings, including monthly seminars, quiet days, and courses in theological studies for academic credit from Trinity College Theological School Melbourne offered in Sydney. Details of their offerings can be found on their website. https://sjks.org.au/institute/ or download the St James' Institute 2025 Brochure |
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Men's Contemplative GroupOnline on ZoomWe are a group of men seeking shared contemplative companionship through sharing our lives and reflections, lectio style, around poetry, scripture, reflective writings and so on. We build in an essential 15-20 minute period of contemplative silence. Each gathering is held online on Zoom, lasting about 75 minutes and held on the first Wednesday of each month. If you or someone you know is interested, contact Gerard Sullivan on gedsull@gmail.com. No costs are involved. All men are welcome. For more information, download the flyer here: Men's Contemplative Group Gerard Sullivan |
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4th Friday Labyrinth Walks at the Centennial Park Labyrinth at 10 am Walking the Labyrinth with the Gospel of Mark will continue in 2025. We will walk with stories from the Gospel of Mark. All are welcome; consider inviting a friend. Time: 10:00am Dates: 28 November (TBC). Location: Centennial Park Labyrinth. Refreshment provided. Inclement weather: the walks are cancelled in the event of thunderstorms. They generally proceed in the rain, but we have been known to retreat to a café in appalling weather. Contact: Elizabeth Lee 0422 932 044 or Elizabeth.lee@visionandaction.com.au RSVP is helpful but not essential. All are welcome |
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Silver Wattle Quaker CentreSilver Wattle is a Quaker Centre promoting social and religious education, and preparation for witness and service. It is located on a 1000 hectare property in Bungendore, NSW overlooking Weerewa (Lake George) close to Canberra and accessible by train from Sydney & beyond. Silver Wattle Learning courses are designed to deepen Spirit through prayer, learning and community living so that participants are renewed when they return to live and be in the world. They offer a wide variety of courses and also welcome groups and individuals for short or longer stays. See their website for what’s coming up. |
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Live webcasts from Bonnevaux Centre for Peace Hosted by the World Community for Christian Meditation The WCCM hosts several live sessions each week from the International Meditation and Retreat Centre of The World Community for Christian Meditation and the Bonnevaux Community in near Poitiers, France, including mediation, yoga, contemplative eucharist, and courses. The regular live events are published on this page: |
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To list your event here, contact events@eremos.org.au.