Still Waters
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NEWSLETTERS |
Still Waters has grown out of a lengthy discernment process between the Rev’d Linda Chapman and the Rev’d Rebecca Newland about the nature of Christian community in our local and global context and a shared conviction that we needed to find and embrace a new way of being the gathered people of God. Through that conversation, prayer and ongoing reflection, the vision of an intentional contemplative community came to the foreground. This idea was presented to the parish leadership of Moruya Anglican who have encouraged and supported the emergence of this community. The contemplative life of the Church is grounded in its ancient roots. The early Desert Fathers and Mothers went into the wilderness to seek God through silence and contemplative prayer practiced both in community and as solitary’s. We believe that contemplative communities are, and will be, an essential part of the work of renewal of the church and indeed the world. We pray and hope contemplative communities will contribute to peace, justice and the embodiment of God’s love.
For regular newsletters please click on the links above.
For Quiet Days and Retreats times for 2019 please see below
For regular newsletters please click on the links above.
For Quiet Days and Retreats times for 2019 please see below
Vision
To be a community of Christ totally attentive to seeking God
Intent
To create space for silence and attention in daily practice and communal life
To be an inclusive community of spiritual friendship and formation
To serve others and creation in simplicity and gentle care
and
three core commitments
(that mirror the
ancient monastic vows)
listening,
stability
conversion of heart
As this community continues to take shape there will be more information available on this site regarding
regular meeting times, retreats and on-line meetings.
You can also contact either Rev'd Linda (44717208 or 0422273021) or Rev'd Rebecca (045090089) with any questions or interest.
Let those who can stand a little silence find other people who like silence,
and create silence and peace for one another.”
Thomas Merton
To be a community of Christ totally attentive to seeking God
Intent
To create space for silence and attention in daily practice and communal life
To be an inclusive community of spiritual friendship and formation
To serve others and creation in simplicity and gentle care
and
three core commitments
(that mirror the
ancient monastic vows)
listening,
stability
conversion of heart
As this community continues to take shape there will be more information available on this site regarding
regular meeting times, retreats and on-line meetings.
You can also contact either Rev'd Linda (44717208 or 0422273021) or Rev'd Rebecca (045090089) with any questions or interest.
Let those who can stand a little silence find other people who like silence,
and create silence and peace for one another.”
Thomas Merton
Quiet Days 2019
Still Waters Retreats for 2019May 24th to the 27th Benedictine Abbey Jamberoo
The weekend at the Abbey is an opportunity to be together in silence and spiritual friendship. There will be some input from those attending but plenty of time to enjoy and be in the beautiful surrounds of the Abbey. For more information on Quiet Days and Retreats please call either Rebecca or Linda on 0479179404. (The number will always reach one of us)
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