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2022
Celia Kemp's Presentation from the Eremos 2022 AGM event. If still from the deserts prophets come? 27th October 2022
Celia Kemp's Presentation from the Eremos 2022 AGM event..
There was much to acknowledge and remember as Eremos reflected on its 40 years. This event considered Australian spirituality and spiritual practice over the lifetime of Eremos and also opened up conversations about what is emerging. Eremos Forty Year Anniversary Celebration 17th June 2022
There was much to acknowledge and remember as Eremos reflected on its 40 years. This event considered Australian spirituality and spiritual practice over the lifetime of Eremos and also opened up conversations about what is emerging..
Eremos turning 40 provides an opportunity to explore its foundations and the people and their aspirations at the time. And so we share excerpts from John Foulcher’s interviews with Colin Alcock and Don Meadows, two of Eremos’ “founding fathers”. Embracing a faith of uncertainties: On Eremos’ Beginnings and Hopes for the Future 23rd May 2022
Eremos turning 40 provides an opportunity to explore its foundations and the people and their aspirations at the time. And so we share excerpts from John Foulcher’s interviews with Colin Alcock and Don Meadows, two of Eremos’ “founding fathers”..
The Sydney book launch on 30 April was lovely gathering of members and friends. Noel Davis’ Parting Gift 9th May 2022
The Sydney book launch on 30 April was lovely gathering of members and friends. .
The video recording of the online event, Contemplation in the City, presented by Rev Dr Sarah Bachelard, founder and leader of the Benedictus community in Canberra is now available. Contemplation in the City Recording now available 24th March 2022
The video recording of the online event, Contemplation in the City, presented by Rev Dr Sarah Bachelard, founder and leader of the Benedictus community in Canberra is now available. .
Over 80 people gathered at the zoom seminar presented by The Grail on Saturday 26 February. EXPLORING THE ULURU STATEMENT FROM THE HEART 16th March 2022
Over 80 people gathered at the zoom seminar presented by The Grail on Saturday 26 February. .
William Holbrook spoke with David about the Aboriginal concept of dadirri and other topics. Interview with David Tacey: Resacralising 8th February 2022
William Holbrook spoke with David about the Aboriginal concept of dadirri and other topics..
Website: Sugarcane Journal
2021
An interview of Greg Sheridan by John Foulcher, EREMOS magazine Editor. Sheridan has born and raised a Catholic, and faith seems like a second skin to him; he’s passionate about the person of the living Christ and laments a world where Christianity is often caricatured and demonised. Interview with Greg Sheridan 2nd December 2021
An interview of Greg Sheridan by John Foulcher, EREMOS magazine Editor. Sheridan has born and raised a Catholic, and faith seems like a second skin to him; he’s passionate about the person of the living Christ and laments a world where Christianity is often caricatured and demonised. .
The Eremos Council is pleased to present a summary of Eremos activities in 2021. The Report includes the financial statement for the fiscal year ending 30 June 2021. To read the report, click on the link below. Eremos Annual Report 2021 22nd October 2021
The Eremos Council is pleased to present a summary of Eremos activities in 2021. The Report includes the financial statement for the fiscal year ending 30 June 2021. To read the report, click on the link below. .
For more information download this document
Where have you experienced oneness with creation? The Season of Creation is the annual Christian celebration of prayer and action for our common home. An Adventure of Beauty and Grace 14th October 2021
Where have you experienced oneness with creation? The Season of Creation is the annual Christian celebration of prayer and action for our common home. .
An excerpt from Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self through Centering Prayer Sitting with God 9th August 2021
An excerpt from Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self through Centering Prayer .
A brief summary of this timely new resource. Pandemics and Spiritual Seekers 7th August 2021
A brief summary of this timely new resource. .
After a long struggle with cardiac illness, Eremos founder, Bishop Bruce Wilson, died on 20th March aged 78. A Tribute to the Founder of Eremos, Bishop Bruce Wilson 17th June 2021
After a long struggle with cardiac illness, Eremos founder, Bishop Bruce Wilson, died on 20th March aged 78. .
Tributes for Noel Davis express beautifully the gift he was... Living fully the gift of life 17th June 2021
Tributes for Noel Davis express beautifully the gift he was....
Reflections from the Eremos Contemplative Book Group Connecting with our Sacred Earth 14th June 2021
Reflections from the Eremos Contemplative Book Group .
As our first news story for 2021, Alex Nelson shares some thoughts about “Awakening to Beauty”. Awakening to Beauty 19th February 2021
As our first news story for 2021, Alex Nelson shares some thoughts about “Awakening to Beauty”..
Sally Longley on her encounters with silence Wild Tracks of Silence 19th February 2021
Sally Longley on her encounters with silence.
2020
Watch Rev Rod Pattenden's presentation 'Seeing Well' 'Seeing Well' Video Available 22nd December 2020
Watch Rev Rod Pattenden's presentation 'Seeing Well'.
The Eremos Annual Report for 2020 is now available. Eremos Annual Report 1st November 2020
The Eremos Annual Report for 2020 is now available. .
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Rod Pattenden reflects on a series of watercolours by Margaret Ackland presenting ‘moments of intense stillness and empty space’. A Choreography of Grace 6th October 2020
Rod Pattenden reflects on a series of watercolours by Margaret Ackland presenting ‘moments of intense stillness and empty space’..
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Judith Keller shares her reading of this compelling, practical and transformative book. Earth Our Original Monastery a Review of Christine Valters Paintner’s book 6th October 2020
Judith Keller shares her reading of this compelling, practical and transformative book. .
Reflection by Father Kevin Bates. Gentle Spirit of Love 7th August 2020
Reflection by Father Kevin Bates..
Great response to first online EREMOS retreat. Opening up a new frontier for coming together 7th August 2020
Great response to first online EREMOS retreat..
Words of appreciation and thanks for France MacKay. The April EREMOS was the final magazine edited by Frances MacKay. Tributes to Frances MacKay 7th August 2020
Words of appreciation and thanks for France MacKay. The April EREMOS was the final magazine edited by Frances MacKay..
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Peter Millar, a friend of Eremos in Scotland, writes a regular message to his friends across the world. Here are a few of his reflections in these times of sheltering in place. Held in Love 3rd May 2020
Peter Millar, a friend of Eremos in Scotland, writes a regular message to his friends across the world. Here are a few of his reflections in these times of sheltering in place..
What might we mean by spirituality in the workplace? Are there ways to restore more humanity within the workplace? Bethany South and Frances MacKay explored this topic in an article published in the December edition of EREMOS magazine and we share some of that conversation in this news story Spirituality in the Workplace: A Conversation 18th February 2020
What might we mean by spirituality in the workplace? Are there ways to restore more humanity within the workplace? Bethany South and Frances MacKay explored this topic in an article published in the December edition of EREMOS magazine and we share some of that conversation in this news story.
2019
By author Cynthia Bourgeault and reviewed by Sr Magdalen Mather osb Book Review: Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening 9th October 2019
By author Cynthia Bourgeault and reviewed by Sr Magdalen Mather osb.
Website: Books for Hire
Remembering Jean Vanier (10 September 1928 – 7 May 2019) founder of the world-wide L’Arche Communities and of the Faith and Light communities: one of the great visionaries and humanitarians of our time who invited us to understand disability in entirely new ways. Remembering Jean Vanier 10th July 2019
Remembering Jean Vanier (10 September 1928 – 7 May 2019) founder of the world-wide L’Arche Communities and of the Faith and Light communities: one of the great visionaries and humanitarians of our time who invited us to understand disability in entirely new ways..
Voice in the Wilderness 19th February 2019
"Many Australians wish to hear the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. They truly want to hear what is on our hearts.”.
Website: Anglican Board of Mission
The responses from the recent Eremos membership survey were thoughtful and heartfelt. Much energy for what Eremos offers was expressed by the members who responded. Members value unique Eremos forum 16th January 2019
The responses from the recent Eremos membership survey were thoughtful and heartfelt. Much energy for what Eremos offers was expressed by the members who responded..
2018
Elizabeth Albiston shares how the Mornington Peninsula Eremos group began and their activities. Their first Quiet Day held in April 2016 was a huge success, and participants identified a desire for regular quiet days throughout the year. Active and engaging Mornington Peninsula Eremos Group welcomes new members 19th August 2018
Elizabeth Albiston shares how the Mornington Peninsula Eremos group began and their activities. Their first Quiet Day held in April 2016 was a huge success, and participants identified a desire for regular quiet days throughout the year. .
A participant writes: I have been a participant in the Blue Mountains (NSW) Eremos book group for over The nurturing experience of sharing a book with friends 12th February 2018
A participant writes: I have been a participant in the Blue Mountains (NSW) Eremos book group for over .
2017
Listening to the Uluru Statement from the Heart 3rd September 2017
"I believe that this is a time when the Australian Church needs to stand in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices.".
2016
It is Friday evening. I have driv­en with two friends from Mudgee to the Brahama Kumaris Retreat On simplifying your life 18th April 2016
It is Friday evening. I have driv­en with two friends from Mudgee to the Brahama Kumaris Retreat .