Courses
Group and 1-1 Events
For all faiths or none
Marie-Elsa leads group courses on a variety of spiritual subjects. These courses can be as short as a single afternoon, a series of sessions, or week-long retreats, and can be virtual or in-person.
Various dates available
Courses
Moses Cordovero
A six week course starting 6 June about Moses ben Jacob Cordovero.
Introduction to Kabbalah I
A two session course on Zoom introducing the ideas of Kabbalah.
Spirituality & Creative Writing
Three week course exploring the flow of creative writing. This course is currently full and closed to new registrations.
St Theresa of Avilla & Moses Cordovero
This course will be repeated. If you would like to know when please sign up for the newsletter.
Christian Mysticism
This course will be repeated. If you would like to know when please sign up for the newsletter.
Ignation Spiritual Direction
This course will be repeated. If you would like to know when please sign up for the newsletter.
The Eucharist I
4 week course exploring the theology and ritual of the Eucharist.
Sacred Anatomy I
4 week course exploring the self, soul, collective and Spirit.
Leap in the Dark
A series of talks by Dr Margaret Barker looking at First Temple (957-586 BC ) Theology. Each talk will be followed by a discussion with Marie-Elsa Bragg.
External Courses
Anatomy of the Soul with the Fintry Trust
Three sessions exploring the soul.
(6-7:15 pm – 19 July, 26 July, 2 August)
Ways With Words at Dartington Literary Festival
Spirituality and creative writing course.
9th July 10am-12pm and 10th July 2-4pm
Course Collections
The Eucharist Collection
Sacred Anatomy Collection
Devotional Creativity Collection
Introduction to Kabbalah Collection
Course Archives
Ritual, Poetry and Remembrance. A day of contemplation at Westminster Abbey.
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...
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...