Somerset
In Somerset we have a thriving community of meditators meeting in local halls, churches, chapels and private homes. We welcome the opportunity to share the gift of Christian meditation with newcomers and experienced meditators and with people of all beliefs, faith traditions or none.
There are groups in: Axbridge, Butleigh, Glastonbury, Ilminster, Martock, Norton St Philip, Taunton and Wells.
If you would like to come along to one of our groups please click the link Find a Christian Meditation Group above to find details of the groups which are near to you. If there isn't one please get in touch and let us know of your interest.
If you have never meditated before or would like to know more about meditation in the Christian tradition you might like to have a look at the How to Meditate link above and for more information see www.wccm.org
As well as our regular group meetings which vary in their frequency from weekly to monthly we hold Somerset events throughout the year which you can read about below and there are also South West region events offering days and retreats.
The World Community for Christian Meditation is a community which brings together those interested in the practice of meditation... there are no joining fees or membership and our newsletters and many of our resources are free. Being part of a community is invaluable in helping us all to encourage and support each other in our practice.
If you need further information please contact: Julie Roberts, WCCM Coordinator for Somerset, julie.ann.roberts@icloud.com 01458 832704
News
Introductory Courses
An ‘Introduction to Christian Meditation’ course is a great way to find out about Christian meditation, to experience the practice in a small group, to learn about its origins, and discover its relevance as a form of prayer in the contemporary world.
If you would like to hold an introductory course at your Church or a local venue in Somerset please contact Julie Roberts, Somerset Coordinator on 01458 832704.
Fr Laurence Freeman in the Southwest
In March Fr Laurence will give a series of talks in the South West - Exeter, Ilminster, Wells and Bristol. This is a rare opportunity to meet and listen to the leader of our Community locally.
A poster listing all the talks is here.
Thursday 12 March 19:00.
Prayer in a Secular Age: Finding the Secret of Prayer in the Earliest Teachers.
Venue: St James’ Church Exeter.
Suggested Donation: £5 Contact: Diana Hanbury diana.hanbury@gmail.com
Friday 13 March 10:30.
Stages of the Inner Journey and why it Transforms the Exterior One.
Venue: The Minster Church, Court Barton, Ilminster TA19 0DU
Suggested Donation: £10 (if possible). Contact: Alexis Le Fevre 01460 55976 waterratviolet@gmail.com
A flyer for the talk is here and a poster here.
Friday 13 March 19:30.
Jesus as a Contemplative Teacher: Why Meditation Illuminates his Guidance on Prayer.
Venue: Lecture Hall, Wells & Mendip Museum, 8 Cathedral Green. Wells BA5 2UE.
Suggested Donation: £10 (if possible). Contact: John Roberts 07970 039007 john.wilcott@gmail.com
A flyer for the talk is here and a poster here.
Saturday 14 March 10:45 (tbc).
Sources of the sacred : Word and Flesh.
Venue: Apostle Room, Clifton Cathedral, Clifton Park, Bristol BS8 3BX.
Suggested donation: tbc. Contact: Roger Layet roger.layet@btinternet.com 01275 463727
Saturday 14 March 14:15 (tbc).
Sources of Wisdom in 'a world gone mad'.
Venue: Clifton Cathedral, Clifton Park, Bristol BS8 3BX.
Suggested donation: £10. Contact: Roger Layet as above
Forthcoming Events
Meditation Events at Ilminster
Sunday 22 December, 7 pm.
Meditation at the Winter Solstice.
at: The Minster Church, Court Barton, Ilminster TA19 0DU.
Wednesday 8 January, 7 pm.
Meditation on the Calendar of the Soul by Rudolph Steiner.
Speaker: Michael Grevis.
at: The Minster Church, Court Barton, Ilminster TA19 0DU.
Wednesday 1 April, 7 pm.
Meditation on Selflessness.
Speaker: Andy Wistreich.
at: The Minster Church, Court Barton, Ilminster TA19 0DU.
Any enquiries to:
Susan Lendon,
01460 52504
susanlendon@talktalk.net