Breaking the Fast Together: Building Harmony Virtual Iftar

Wednesday 13 May 2020, 4.50-5.40pm

Muslims across the world have entered Ramadan, a month dedicated to fasting, prayer and acts of charity. 
 

Normally during Ramadan in Australia, different parts of the Uniting Church host or take part in Iftar meals with Muslim friends and partners across the country as a way of celebrating our shared humanity and friendship. This year was to be the seventh annual Building Harmony Iftar Meal jointly hosted by the Uniting Church Assembly, NSW/ACT Synod, Uniting (NSW/ACT) and Muslim partners, the Affinity Intercultural Foundation.
 

This year, the Building Harmony Iftar will go virtual on Wednesday 13 May from 4.50pm, and everyone is invited to join. 
 

For more details and how to register http://www.campion.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/BwGiN-Online-Retreat-2020.pdf

The Iftar will be live-streamed on the UCA Assembly Facebook page www.facebook.com/UnitingChurchAu

Connecting with God in Nature

Monday 18 May - Friday 22 May 2020

A Five Day - Online Group Retreat led by Peter Saunders, Iain Radvan sj, Marg Moore rsm.

This online retreat via Zoom will offer you the opportunity to stop and reflect on your connection with God in Nature during COVID-19. You will join other kindred spirits each day for an hour to listen, reflect, pray and share about your experience of connecting with God in Nature during this time.

Zoom Meeting: 9.30 am to 10.30am Monday to Friday. We will ensure that it is secure.

For more details and how to register http://www.campion.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/BwGiN-Online-Retreat-2020.pdf

Contemplative Prayer

A Contemplative Prayer Gathering for those who wish to meet the Beloved in their home sacred space.
 

As we cannot meet physically at present, each week on Wednesdays at 6pm we invite you to light a candle, sit in your sacred space, and join us across the spaces that separate for a time of silent listening.
 

Ready for each Wednesday evening, participants will be emailed, in advance, a guided meditation to accompany their contemplative practice.  To receive these offerings in your inbox, email Debbie at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, New Farm, QLD: office@mruca.org.au

Online Dance Chapels

Hosted by Cynthia Winton-Henry and The Hidden Monastery
 

The Dance Chapel- using stillness, connection, movement, song and prayer. Come move, sing, and honor each other’s bodyspirit in these times…

These chapels recognize and enjoy the diverse body-wisdom or all spiritual lineages and led by leaders from North America and Australia. A variety of times available.  

All are welcome.  

For more details and to register to receive the links visit the Hidden Monastery Chapel page. 

Contemplative Mass from Bonnevaux Centre for Peace

Hosted by the World Community for Christian Meditation
 

Join online for a contemplative mass from this International Meditation and Retreat Centre of The World Community for Christian Meditation celebrated by Fr Laurence and the Bonnevaux Community in near Poitiers, France.

There is a live webcast mass with meditation every Sunday and there is no need to register. All are welcome! To join, click at the link that will be available at the WCCM website homepage here. 

It is on Sundays at 12:00PM French time which is Australian EST time Sunday 8pm.
Other events from Bonnevaux: http://acontemplativepath-wccm.org/live-events-from-bonnevaux/

A Contemplative Path Through the Crisis

Hosted by the World Community for Christian Meditation
 

A series of six talks By Sarah Bachelard on what Virtue means in a time like ours – in spirit and in practice
Dates: 21, 28 April, 5, 12, 19, 26 May 2020 Time: 21:00 (Canberra time) – convert into your timezone here.

The upcoming talks will be transmitted live and past talks are available online soon after. Details here: http://acontemplativepath-wccm.org/2020/04/14/a-living-hope-the-shape-of-christian-virtue/oin online for a contemplative mass from this International Meditation and Retreat Centre of The World Community for Christian Meditation celebrated b

Catalyst for Renewal Reflection Mornings are held monthly from March through October in two locations

ON Hold at present

Hunters Hill On the first Saturday of each month
Venue: Holy Name of Mary Parish Hall 3 Mary St, Hunters Hill
Enquiries: Carole 9869 1036 or Michelle 9958 596
 

Lawson, NSW in the Blue Mountains On the third Saturday of each month
Venue: Santa Maria Hall, with parking at Lawson Catholic Church
Enquiries: Carol Teodori: 02 4758 7549

Time is 9.30 AM–12.30 PM.

All are welcome. Entry by Donation. No booking required.

Program and more details are on CFR website: www.catalystforrenewal.org.au

Silverwattle Courses and Retreats 

Silverwattle is currently closed

See the Silverwattle website for retreats and courses coming up: https://www.silverwattle.org.au/upcoming-courses?month=03-2020

CAMPFIRE IN THE HEART Retreats in Alice Springs

Wide Skies and Open Hearts Retreat
led by Sue and David Woods with Celia Kemp 

9th – 15th August 2020 

The Retreat is conducted over 5 days and connects the Gospel n arratives and our own story with the elemental themes of Land, Water, Incarnation, Fire and Air. 

Retreats include extended periods of silence.

Cost $795 

For information on all retreats contact 0416 641 521 or www.campfireintheheart.com.au