Description
Encounter Meditation
An in-person evening retreat with music, art and silence.
An invitation to take an hour out of the busyness of modern life. Facilitated by contemplative practitioners, Mary Flitcroft and Helen Stanton, sessions will start with a piece of live music or artwork followed by a time of reflection, silence, and meditation. Those familiar with and new to contemplative practice are welcome.
When: the second Monday of each month beginning 13th January
7pm – 8.30pm
Where: Holland House
Cropthorne WR10 3NB
When: 15th January, and then
the second Wednesday of each month
7pm – 8.30pm
Where: St Mary’s Church Old Swinford Rectory Rd, Stourbridge DY8 2HA
Registration: Booking is not required
Cost: Pay as you can, suggested donation £5-10 per session
What to expect: A warm welcome, time of reflection, silence, contemplation, and discussion. Each session will end with refreshments and a chance to get to know each other.
What to bring: No prior knowledge or expertise of art, music or meditation is needed.
Come just as you are.
You may wish to bring a cushion or blanket with you to ensure you are comfortable
Encounter Meditation is brought to you by experienced contemplative practitioners, Mary Flitcroft and Helen Stanton. Mary is a ceramic artist, a retreat leader, and a spiritual director She is Bishops’ Adviser for Spirituality for the Diocese of Worcester. Helen is a theologian, writer, and spiritual director. She is Warden of Holland House (Ecumenical) Retreat and Conference Centre, and an amateur painter.
For more information call or email Mary Flitcroft: spirituality@cofe-worcester.org.uk or Helen Stanton: warden@hollandhouse.org