Revd. Marie-Elsa will be joined by poet William Ayot to lead a contemplative day in Westminster Abbey. During the day we will be looking into the themes of ritual, poetry and remembrance whilst visiting the shrine of Edward the Confessor, the Islips chapel and Poets...
Workshops
Theology of the Eucharist
A series of lectures or workshops exploring different theologies of the Eucharist. When we look at the works of early theologians such as Tertullian, Oregon and Irenaeus or theologians who wrote at the time of the reformation such as Luther Calvin and Zwingli or...
Ritual and Prayer – Four one day workshops.
It is said that rituals are made by God's humanity. That with the right intention, the movements we make or the things we do draw us further into relationship with God, reflecting the beauty and humanity of creation back to the creator. Reminding us that we are...
Poetry and Prayer – Three one day workshops
Poetic language can unfold as it sinks into our thoughts, our way of being present, our hearts, especially when coupled with the prayerful art of waiting. In these workshops we explore the rhythm, sound, and images language brings to prayer and find an invitation to...
The spiritual teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola
St. Ignatius of Loyola was the founder of the Jesuit movement and from his studies and his own experience of illness, he brought together what are called the 'Ignatian Spiritual Exercises' which are a compilation of meditations, prayers, and contemplative practices....
Spiritual Direction and Exposition
In prayer, Grace talks to us through our own particular design and we are called to respond in our own way. This can be through finding new life in tradidional prayers or taking the time to explore a new form. . This is a day of Spiritual Direction, looking at our...
Workshop on The Tempest and Leading Through Change March 2014
Revd Marie-Elsa will be leding a one day workship on the Tempest and leadership for ordained women in the Anglican Church.