St. Bede s Pastoral Centre

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1 D a y, E v e n i n g & D r o p - i n E v e n t s T h e m e d S e r i e s & S h o r t C o u r s e s C o u r s e s i n P r a y e r & P e r s o n a l D e v e l o p m e n t R e s i d e n t i a l & N o n - R e s i d e n t i a l R e t r e a t s O n e - to- O n e S p i r i t u a l A c c o m p a n i m e n t T r a i n i n g i n S p i r i t u a l A c c o m p a n i m e n t St. Bede s Pastoral Centre 21 Blossom Street, York. YO24 1AQ admin@stbedes.org.uk St. Bede s Pastoral Centre C E N T R E P R O G R A M M E S e p t e m b e r 2018 J u l y YORK St. Bede s Pastoral Centre is a work of the Congregation of Jesus Charitable Trust Registered Charity No St.Bede s Programme St. Bede s is a place of welcome, friendly hospitality and formation for people of all faiths and none from the city of York and beyond. At St. Bede s you will discover quiet space for spiritual renewal and refreshment alongside a range of events, courses and retreats aimed at supporting greater wholeness and fulness of life. We look forward to welcoming you. Short Series We are offering a number of themed series this year. These are designed to run as a whole and participants are encouraged to attend all sessions if possible. Advance booking is required as numbers are limited. Drop-ins No advance booking is required for our regular drop-in events. Alongside our themed drop-ins we offer chapel drop-ins for those who desire some lightly guided reflective prayer/meditation space on the way home at the end of the day. Day & Evening Events We offer a range of full and half day speaker events, workshops and reflective days. These generally include themed inputs, space for creative reflection and, where relevant, opportunity for gentle sharing and listening. Courses St. Bede s offers several longer courses and programmes. Some are aimed at deepening and integrating one s own journey of faith and personal development. Others are designed to develop the capacity and skills to helpfully accompany others on their journey of faith. We also offer ongoing formation for those who have been trained in spiritual accompaniment. Retreats Although St. Bede s is itself non-residential, we offer a variety of retreat opportunities: non-residential themed weekends; taster retreats for those wanting to dip their toes into a first retreat experience; residential Individually Guided Retreats (IGRs) at St. Mary s on the Cliff in Whitby for those who are familiar with going away on silent retreat; and, Retreats in Daily Life (RiDL) for those who wish to explore and go a little deeper in their prayer by being accompanied one to one over a number of weeks.

2 About St. Bede s Series, Drop-ins, Day & Evening Events Originally established by the Benedictines in 1987, St. Bede s Pastoral Centre has, since 1994, been developed and sustained as a charitable work of the Congregation of Jesus (CJ). The work has and continues to be faithfully encouraged and supported by the Friends of St. Bede s. To the Benedictine ethos of Christian hospitality and acceptance of all people the CJ has added its own knowledge and practice of the spirituality of St. Ignatius Loyola and his teachings on prayer enshrined in his Spiritual Exercises. Ignatian Spirituality at St. Bede s... Spiritual Accompaniment Spiritual accompaniment is about hearing yourself explore what is going on in your life, noticing God s action and becoming more aware of what it is you are searching for. An accompanier helps that exploration and at times offers suggestions as to how to take it deeper. We have a list of people who offer spiritual accompaniment based around the York area and are happy to try to make connections for those who are looking for accompaniment. An offering of per hourly session is suggested. Christian Life Community (CLC) Praying our life, and living our prayer A reflection group under the auspices of the International Ignatian Christian Life Community meets regularly (approx. once every three weeks) on Sunday afternoons, at the Bar Convent. The group is open to those who would value regular Ignatian based spiritual reflection time to support their prayer life. For further information, please contact Sr. Mary Walmsley CJ: Series... WELLBEING SERIES with Anne Harrison 2 series exploring wellbeing practices. Fortnightly Tuesdays 7pm-8:30pm Series 1 9th Oct: Introduction session 23rd Oct: Security & Belonging 6th Nov: Creativity & Relationships 20th Nov: Strength to Enable & Empower 4th Dec: Love & Compassion Series 2 29th Jan: Listening & Integrity 12th Feb: Wisdom & Intuition 26th Feb: Union with the Divine & All Things 12th March: Coming into Balance 26th March: Living with Awareness Suggested donation: 25 per series* (See details of the Wellbeing Taster Day in events section). * can be paid in instalments SCRIPTURE SERIES with Sr. Patricia CJ Mondays 10-12pm Series 1: Four Lesser-Known Books of the Bible 22 nd Oct: Ruth, great-grandmother of David 29 th Oct: Esther, the queen who saved her people. 26 th Nov: Tobit: a family story 3 rd December: Jonah: the prophet who ran away Series 2: St. Paul s Letter to the Romans 18 th Feb: Ch. 1-4 Justification by faith 4 th March: Ch. 5 8 Salvation by faith 25 th March: Ch Israel in God s plan of salvation 1 st April: Ch Life in the Body of Christ Suggested donation: 25 per series* * can be paid in instalments Ignatian Spiritual Exercises The full Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius Loyola are a creative and flexible programme of prayer and reflection centred on the life of Christ. The person who receives the Exercises will have some experience of prayer and accompaniment and is encouraged to move into a deeper affective and active relationship with God and the world. The Exercises can be made residentially over 30 days or in daily life lasting 9-12 months including weekly meetings with a spiritual accompanier. Subject to availability of accompaniers, St. Bede s offers the possibility of making the Exercises in daily life. Please contact us if you wish to know more. SPIRIT IN ALL THINGS : EXPLORING THE PATHS OF CREATION SPIRITUALITY with Julia & Angus MacDonald A 9 session series engaging with the essential features of creation affirming spirituality drawing on the work of Matthew Fox and others. We will explore connections to the Great Work of our time making the transition into a life-sustaining society and becoming creative members of the whole life community on earth. Evenings will balance input with experiential elements using a variety of creative approaches and include space for reflection and gentle sharing. Monthly Wednesdays 7pm-9:15pm 26/09, 24/10, 28/11, 30/01, 27/02, 27/03, 29/05, 26/06, 17/07 Suggested donation: 90

3 Regular drop-ins... PRAYER THROUGH POETRY with Mark Russell-Smith Reflective sessions, working with a variety of themes and poets, which offer a space to taste the gift that poetry can bring in opening up our experience of prayer. Monthly Tuesdays 10:00 12:30: 11/09, 09/10, 13/11, 11/12, 08/01, 12/02, 12/03, 09/04 Monthly Tuesdays 7-9pm: 14/05, 11/06, 09/07 Suggested donation: 5 per session WELLBEING with Anne Harrison Tuesday lunchtime drop-in sessions from 1-2:30pm. A gentle introduction to simple spiritual practices from different traditions to promote healing, healthy balance and effective self-care. Contact the office or Anne directly for information on dates: anneharrison25@gmail.com or phone Suggested donation: 5 per session TAIZÉ EVENINGS (English & Italian) with Sr. Agnese CJ Prayer in the style of the Taizé community - a meditative space in candlelight with distinctive prayer chants, Scripture passages and the writings of Brother Roger of Taizé. English: Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm 02/10, 06/11, 04/12, 08/01, 05/02, 05/03, 02/04, 07/05, 04/06, 02/07 Italian: Wednesday 7:15-8:15pm 03/10, 07/11, 05/12, 09/01, 06/02, 06/03, 08/05, 05/06, 03/07 Suggested donation: 3 per session QUIET REFLECTIVE CHAPEL DROP-INS Eucharistic Adoration & Meditation - a silent prayerful space to sit and quietly meditate on the exposed sacrament. Mondays 5:20-6pm 10/09, 01/10,05/11, 03/12, 07/01, 04/02, 04/03, 01/04, 03/06, 01/07 Lectio/Visio/Audio Divina - quietly guided meditations using an ancient monastic prayer form, Lectio Divina, with scripture, inspirational images and music. Mondays 5:20-6:15pm 17/09. 22/10, 19/11, 10/12, 21/01, 18/02, 18/03, 08/04, 20/05, 17/06 Guided Examen - opportunity to be guided through the Ignatian Prayer of Examen, a practice which helps us to reflect on how and where we are experiencing the life of God in our everyday experience. Mondays 5:30-6pm 24/09, 29/10, 26/11, 17/12, 28/01, 25/02, 25/03, 15/04, 24/06 Suggested donation Lectio & Examen: 2 Individual themed events & reflective days... Suggested donation of 20 for a full day, 15 half day (unless otherwise stated). Autumn: 2018 FINDING GOD IN EVERY CELL OF MY BEING with Anne Harrison Tues 25 th Sept, 10am 3pm Wellbeing practices remind us that God is present to us, in every cell of our being. Gentle body movement such as Tai Chi and simple circle dancing, meditation and visualisation, gentle awareness and use of energy points in the body, can all help our relationship with God by relaxing the body and bringing us to a centred place where we can pray more readily and connect more easily with those around us and our environment. This day is a stand-alone day for those who just want to experience more balance or new ways of praying and a taster for the Wellbeing series and drop-in sessions. Anne has found these practices very helpful for her own prayer life, and is trained in Capacitar, energy and therapeutic work, and spiritual accompaniment. A DEEP CONTEMPLATION WITHIN AN ORDINARY DAY with Sr. Agnese CJ Tues 23rd Oct, 10am-3:00pm A quiet day of prayer with the aim of finding God in the ordinary things and moments of our daily life. Sr. Agnese CJ is a member of the Slovak Province of the Congregation of Jesus. Her particular interests are Ignatian spirituality, scripture, centering prayer and other creative ways of praying. CREATIVITY & REFLECTION - A TASTER DAY with Linda Courage Tues 20th Nov, 10:30am-4pm For thirty years Linda has used the arts to access parts of herself that the intellect can t. She wonders if others might benefit from trying some of these ways and invites you to come and see. All welcome no experience of the arts is a benefit! Linda is a nurse, a member of the Abbey of the Arts & co-ordinator for the Arts and Spirituality Special Interest Area within Living Spirituality Connections. THEOLOGY FOR A FRAGILE EARTH - a study day with Celia Deane-Drummond Sat 24th Nov, 10-4pm Environmental challenges are arguably the most fundamental issue facing the global community today. Through a combination of talks, workshops and periods of reflection, this day will serve to introduce distinctive features of eco-theology, illustrating both its variety and its commonality across different Christian theological divides. What Biblical texts are important in the context of climate change and biodiversity loss? What are the specific contributions of Catholic social thought and Laudato Si' to theology and environmental practice? Celia is Professor in Theology at the University of Notre Dame, IN, USA. She was Chair of the European Forum for the Study of Religion & Environment from & is honorary visiting Professor in Theology & Science at the University of Durham.

4 Advent events: THE SPIRITUALITY OF ADVENT with Liz Carrington Sat 1st Dec,10:30am-4pm Embracing the season of Advent heart, mind and soul. Liz is a vocational deacon with a background in Ignatian prayer. Prior to retirement she worked as a physiotherapist in the NHS, in India and internationally. She is involved in retail and racecourse chaplaincy and York Street Angels. NURTURING VOICE with Lucy Castro Sat 8th Dec, 2-4pm ADVENT LABYRINTH with Bronwen Grey Thurs 6 th Dec 7:30-9:00pm An opportunity to gently walk this seasonal labyrinth and to enjoy some quiet reflective time. You are free to arrive and depart as suits during the times indicated. If you would like to help in the making of the labyrinth please arrive by 7pm. Suggested donation: 5 Advent invites us into a time of reflection and preparation. Allowing our voice to flow and using our sound with intention, we open to the transformational power within and realign with our highest potential. Through this exploratory, experiential workshop we will come together to tap into our intuitive voice, honour the special invitation of this season and share sacred song. Lucy is a singer/songwriter and natural voice practitioner. Much of her work enables people to free their innate sound, either in groups or working one on one. Winter/Spring 2019: RENEWAL AFTERNOON with Linda Courage Tues 22nd Jan 2-4pm A gentle re-creative space for those seeking respite and rest either from the demands of caring for others or from the pressures of everyday life. Donation as can be afforded. EXPLORING SCRIPTURE AND FAITH THROUGH THE EYES OF TEENAGERS with Kath Humphrey Sat 9th Feb, 10am-3:30pm What can we, as adults, learn about where we are currently on our own faith journey by looking back to where we were and how we approached life as teenagers? Today s teenagers are often overlooked as a source of wisdom and inspiration when it comes to our own spiritual journey as adults and yet their open, questioning minds at the start of their own journeys can provide us with new insights and help us to question our own ideas. This day will provide the opportunity to reflect on some of these insights and discover how we can use them in our own journey. Kath is the Subject Leader for Religious Education at All Saints School, York. She has more than twenty years experience teaching teenagers as well as preparing and leading prayer, assemblies and retreats both with and for young people. She has also delivered retreats and training for other teachers. SINGING FOR THE SOUL with Richard Safhill Sat 16th Feb, 10am-12pm Enjoy meeting and working with others in a workshop exploring the spiritual aspects of singing and making music. Songs will include African traditional music and pop songs with a spiritual leaning, alongside pieces from the Taizé community, traditional hymns and Quaker songs. Richard enjoys working with people to increase their musical confidence and skills. A classical guitarist, he has had a varied career as a performer, working with orchestras and touring as a soloist and ensemble player and is currently training to be a counsellor. WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO DO FOR YOU? with Sr. Agnese CJ Tues 26th Feb, 10am-3:00pm A day of prayer and contemplation using passages of healing in Scripture and focussing on our deepest desires. PATTERNS FOR LIVING: FINDING A WAY OF LIFE IN OUR BUSY MODERN LIVES with Bridget Macaulay Sat 9th March, 10am-3:30pm Drawing on ancient rhythms of prayer this day will explore how we might make a Monastery of the Holy Mundane within the ordinariness of everyday routines and the demands of family life. Bridget Macaulay is a priest and artist working in West Cornwall with the Vessel Trust which explores, with individuals and small groups, the meaning of the Christian faith in the everyday world and through the life stages. Lent events: LENT LABYRINTH Thurs 7 th March, 7:30-9:00pm This drop-in labyrinth will be offered on the same basis as the Advent Labyrinth event. EUCHARIST IN ART with Geoffrey Wheaton SJ Tues 19 March,10-3:30pm See Retreat Section for details of the Lent Retreat in Daily Life This presentation will concentrate on scriptural references to Cana, Emmaus and the Last Supper and how artists from the catacombs to the present day have interpreted these Eucharistic moments. Fr. Geoffrey is a theologian lecturing on Scripture & Art around the world. His work aims to deepen our relationship with the Christ of Scripture using wonderful images in paintings, frescoes, mosaics, sculpture and stained glass from the catacombs to the present day. If you are interested in making the Lent Retreat in Daily Life (see Retreats section) but want to find out a little bit more about it beforehand, there will be a free Taster Evening on Tuesday 15th January 7pm- 9pm. Please book if you wish to come along. POT LUCK FILM NIGHTS Thurs 8th Nov, 7th Feb & 27th June 7pm-9:15pm Enjoy the experience of watching a film with others. Spaces are limited so please let us know if you would like to come. And for those who don t like surprises...you can check the titles before booking your seat! Light refreshments from 6:45pm (donations for refreshments welcome)

5 Summer: STANDING ALONGSIDE with Christine Dodd Tues 21st May, 10:30-4pm This day is particularly suitable for those involved in pastoral care, whether that be parish ministry, in the workplace, in the community or at home. During the day we will reflect on what clues the gospels give us about what it means to stand alongside people in their joys and sorrows. How did Jesus minister and what can we learn from his example as we minister to others? The day will be reflective in nature with time to pray and discern what the Lord is saying to us. Christine Dodd was Director for Adult Education for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hallam prior to her retirement. She is a trained spiritual director and an experienced retreat leader and the author of several books on spirituality and scripture. LIVING AS CONTEMPLATIVES IN ACTION with Dr. Gemma Simmonds CJ Sat 8th June, 10am-3pm A day drawing out Ignatian insight and wisdom which can help us to better integrate our life of prayer and the active commitments and responsibilities of our everyday lives. Sr. Gemma is Director of the Religious Life Institute After teaching, she worked with women and street children in Brazil, as a prison chaplain, in spiritual direction and retreat giving, religious formation and latterly as a Senior Lecturer at Heythrop College. Her most recent book is titled: The Way of Ignatius. CONTEMPLATING THE FRAGRANCE AND SWEETNESS OF GOD with Sr. Agnese CJ Tues 11th June, 10am-3pm A day of prayer with plants, flowers, fruits and fragrances from the Bible and their symbolism. SUMMER AND SABBATH with Tom McGuinness SJ & Magdalen Lawler SND Tues 18th June 10am-3:30pm A day of reflection and prayer using scripture, poetry, music and images from art. There will be time for quiet space as well as sharing for those who wish. Magdalen, a Notre Dame Sister, has taught art and religious studies & offers retreats & spiritual direction with a special interest in spirituality & the visual arts. She has written a number of books including Love Bade me Welcome. Tom, former Director of St Beuno s & the Ignatian Spirituality Centre in Glasgow, is currently based at Manresa Jesuit Centre of Spirituality in Dublin. Tom has written and recorded many reflection songs for prayer, some of which will be part of this day. A STUDY AND REFLECTION DAY ON THE LIFE AND WORK OF THOMAS MERTON with Revd. Dr. Kenneth Carveley Sat 6th July 10am-4pm So I will disappear, and we can all go and get a Coke or something.... These were among Merton s last words before his death at an interfaith gathering in Bangkok. This day will offer opportunity to explore the life and spirituality of this fascinating, inspiring and deeply human man. Kenneth is a theologian and Cistercian scholar and has researched in the life and spirituality of Thomas Merton for many years. Courses Personal & Spiritual Development (PSD) Deepen your own faith experience or be resourced to accompany others... PSD is a 2 year ecumenical experiential course rooted in the Ignatian Spiritual tradition. Its key aim is to support and foster greater integration between our relationship with God and the matter of our everyday life and personhood. Including opportunities for both personal and small group reflection, the course seeks to do this through a two stage process: in year one, we focus on developing and deepening experience of different ways of praying alongside facilitating growth in self-awareness, personal reflection and reflective living practices in year two, we focus on ways of responding to what is happening in our prayer and reflective practice by developing capacity for spiritual discernment and skills in reflective decision making The next two year PSD course will begin in September 2019 running over two academic years. We have opened a waiting list of those interested in participating in the next course to whom we will send more detailed information later in the autumn on the course dates, structure, application process etc. PSD TASTER EVENING For those interested in the next course, we will be offering a PSD taster evening on Thursday 11th April from pm. More details will be available on our website later in the autumn. Please contact us if you would like to be kept updated. As a preparatory experience to PSD, you may be interested in attending one of our Exploring Prayer courses. This course is also a good preparation for participating in the Lent Retreat in Daily Life. CAPACITAR TRAINING The Wellbeing practices offered at St. Bede s are drawn from the Capacitar programme. For more information go to: For those interested in training in Capacitar we are hosting a CAPACITAR TASTER DAY on Saturday 18th May 10am-4pm. The day will be facilitated by Paul Golightly of St. Anthony s, Durham a UK Capacitar trainer and contact. Dates for the full training programme will be available later in the year. Keep an eye on our website and/or contact us to find out more.

6 Exploring Prayer Our Exploring Prayer course aims to help deepen our relationship with God by exploring prayer and ways of praying within a guiding framework rooted in Ignatian Spirituality: a spirituality which sees and experiences God in All Things. Alongside exploring ways to settle into and reflect on our prayer experiences, topics will include amongst others: praying with Scripture; the use of art & creativity as a form of prayer; connecting with the body and the senses in prayer; and, praying through difficult times. Sessions will include input from the leaders, time for experiencing prayer in different ways, opportunity for individual reflection and some space for gentle sharing. Participants will be expected to attend all 7 sessions. Cost: 75 for 7 sessions*. We do not want anyone to be excluded because of cost so please enquire about bursary support if cost is an issue. * can be paid in instalments Autumn Evening Course: Thursdays pm. Sept. 13 th, 20 th & 27 th, Oct. 4 th, 11 th, 18 th, & 25 th Summer Daytime Course: Thursdays pm. May 2 nd, 9 th, 16 th, 23 rd, June 6 th, 13 th, 20 th Please contact us for further information, an application form or information on York Spiritual Accompaniment Course (YISAC) This ecumenical course aims to provide a foundation for learning to accompany others on their faith journey. It is based on the Ignatian tradition, drawing its inspiration from the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola. It is suitable for those who already have some background in spirituality and faith accompaniment. Please note: applications have closed for the next 2 year course starting September Information on forthcoming opportunities for training will be made available on our website and in next year s programme. Please note: it is possible to pay for all courses, series and retreats by instalment. A dedicated BURSARY FUND is available for our longer courses and retreats. No-one should feel excluded please enquire if you need assistance with costs. Ongoing Formation for Trained Spiritual Accompaniers MAKING USE OF SUPERVISION: REFRESHER DAY Friday 30th November 10am 3pm This day, facilitated by YISAC tutors, will offer opportunity to refresh practice with regard to using and preparing for supervision for those who offer Ignatian based spiritual accompaniment to others. It will include reflection on our experiences of supervision, a review of models of supervision, and good practice in preparing for supervision sessions. Suggested donation: 25 Some limited support is available to assist with ongoing formation. No-one should feel excluded. If cost is an issue, please enquire. Applications for formation support are assessed by the Bill Broderick Fund Committee. Quiet Mondays... CREATING STILL with Melitta Bosworth & Katy Low Sat 11th May, 10:00am 4:00pm Develop experience in using simple art materials, images and poetry to enable others to settle into a quieter inner space in order to begin to explore another perspective of prayer & spirituality using texture & colour. Learn methods of practice to gently and without harm reflect with directees on what may emerge. Melitta is an artist (Edinburgh College of Art), a Spiritual Director & Person Centered counsellor & has worked as the Arts Facilitator at the Bield at Blackruthven Retreat Centre for over 10yrs co-facilitating the course in Creative Journeying. Katy is a ceramicist & Spiritual Director (Glasgow Ignatian Centre ) with an interest in how art making can help deepen our own unique story. She has completed Therapeutic Art courses (Glasgow University/the Bield ) & is trained in Capacitar and Pastoral Theology. The Centre will be kept in silence one Monday a month from 9am-5pm for those who wish to come for a quiet day: 17/09, 01/10, 12/11, 10/12, 07/01, 04/02, 11/03, 08/04, 13/05, 03/06, 01/07 Individual rooms can be booked (as available) as can the use of simple art materials. The chapel, new upstairs library with study desk, conference room, garden and coffee lounge with complimentary tea & coffee, are available for all. A one-to-one spiritual conversation of up to 30mins can also be booked (subject to demand). Suggested donation: 5 no room/ 15 (half day) 25 (full day) with room + 10 for one-to-one conversation

7 Retreats Take time to pause and find space for quiet reflection and prayer... Regular Groups Timings for Non-Residential Retreats: Start: Friday evening 7pm-9:15pm Continue: Saturday 10am-4pm Continue and close: Sunday 10am-1pm Tea, coffee, juice, fruit and cake provided. Either bring a packed lunch or order from Bar Convent café for the Saturday. Suggested donation: 50 Themed retreats... Taster retreats... SPIRITUALITY FOR A FRAGILE EARTH 1st-3rd February Co-facilitated by Celia Deane-Drummond & Julia MacDonald This non-residential retreat is offered as a follow on from Theology for a Fragile Earth (see Nov. Event). The earlier event offers a foundation but is not essential. The retreat will include some input, silent space for individual prayer and reflection and the option of a one-toone conversation. For more information on any of these retreats or to book please contact us. Please note: small bursaries are available. Retreat in Daily Life (RiDL)... BEGINNERS RETREAT 19th-21st October This non-residential retreat will be facilitated by Julia & Angus MacDonald & Barbara Martin. It will include some gentle input, guidance on settling into stillness and praying for extended periods of silence. Over the weekend, there will also be opportunity for sharing in small facilitated listening groups along with some social time over coffee and lunch. Silent retreats... INDIVIDUALLY GUIDED RETREAT (IGR): Dates between 2nd -16th June 2019 Led by: Julia & Angus MacDonald These silent residential retreats are offered at St. Mary s on the Cliff in Whitby. The house is simple as is the organisation of the retreats which are offered on a self-catered with breakfast included basis. The accompaniment is essentially Ignatian but is adapted to each person. The house has a small chapel and a sheltered garden to the rear. Retreats can be arranged for a number of days (subject to availability) at a suggested donation of 45 per day. Opening gathering: 19th Feb, 7-9pm Closing gathering: 9th April, 7-9pm This Retreat in Daily Life through LENT offers a time of being accompanied one-to-one once a week between the opening and closing gatherings which are both held at the centre. As you meet with your prayer companion you will be supported in exploring ways of praying and reflecting on how and where God might be inviting you into greater freedom and fulness of life. Suggested donation: 50 St. Bede s Groups NEW! LIVING STREAMS Monthly Wednesdays 7pm-9:15pm This monthly group is for those who: are living on the edge of the inside of their faith communities; feel drawn to contemporary expressions of faith; are exploring emerging church; may not currently be following any particular faith path but desire to explore the more with others of a like mind facilitated by Dorothy & David Littlewood. 12/09, 10/10, 14/11, 12/12, 16/01, 13/02, 30/03, 10/04, 22/05, 12/06, 10/07 Saturday workshops 2-4pm: 27/10, 26/01 & 29/06 NEW! HEART OF MATTER Monthly Tuesdays 7pm-9:15pm An informal reading and discussion group exploring together the writing and thought of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin SJ. We will begin with the The Divine Milieu (alongside a contemporary companion text). No prior knowledge of Teilhard s work is expected or required facilitated by Julia MacDonald 02/10, 06/11, 04/12, 08/01, 05/02, 05/03, 02/04, 07/05, 04/06, 02/07 Other Open Groups Meeting at St. Bede s CHRISTIAN MEDITATION: an ancient form of contemplative prayer, seeking God in stillness and silence. We meet every other Wednesday pm. 05/09, 19/09, 03/10, 17/10, 07/11, 21/11, 05/12, 09/01, 23/01, 06/02, 20/02, 06/03, 20/03, 03/04, 01/05, 15/05, 05/06, 19/06, 03/07, 17/07 Contact St Bede s for more details. CITY PRAYER: a group of enthusiastic people who gather to pray & sing together. We meet on Mondays 7.30pm. Contact David Copeland YORK SANGHA: Zen Buddhism in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hahn, following his emphasis on MINDFULNESS. We meet every Monday from 7pm to 9pm. Contact Lauri , lari.bower@gmail.com YORK JUSTICE & PEACE GROUP: we meet on the second Monday of the month (except August when we have a break) pm. Alongside speakers and discussions, we campaign and take action on different issues. We take our ecumenical links seriously and join with like-minded groups such as the Quakers on peace and Human Rights and also join with non-church groups such as York against War on issues of common concern. New members welcome! Contact Nan Saeki or enquire at St. Bede s

8 Ways to support St Bede s Social Fund Raisers 19th Dec 10-12pm: fundraising coffee morning for our Christmas charity 25th May 10-12pm: Feast of St. Bede fundraising coffee morning 28th July 2-4pm: Strawberry Tea FRIENDS OF ST. BEDE S The Friends of St Bede s was established in An annual subscription of 15 entitles members to a discount on events and courses. Members contribute to the life of St Bede s in a variety of practical ways: contributing to the work and development; sharing in its life of prayer and hospitality; telling others about the facilities available at the centre; and, encouraging others to visit. AGM: Sat 8th Sept, 9am-1pm Contact us for a membership form or download from our website. BILL BRODERICK BURSARY FUND Room hire at St. Bede s When not in use for our own events our rooms are available for hire along with equipment such as projectors, flipcharts etc. and the provision of light refreshments. Please note that we have special rates for voluntary organisations interested in using our facilities. For more information on availability and rates, please contact us or see our website. Fr. Bill Broderick SJ was chaplain to the CJ Community and worked at St Bede s from The bursary fund was set up by those who knew him in order to leave something tangible in his memory. The fund supports those who would otherwise not be able to afford to take up opportunities at the Centre to grow and develop themselves and/or be formed in supporting others. It also assists the development of those who offer their time and talents as part of the training & retreat teams. See our website or contact the office for details on how to donate. OTHER One-off or regular donations. Legacies. Donations of good quality spirituality books. Volunteering. How to find us... Rail: York Station is just a few minutes walk away Road: York is served by a network of Park & Ride sites making access to the centre easier through the day. See: Parking: the nearest public car park is on Nunnery Lane We are HERE: 21 Blossom Street......next to The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre. Keep up to date - sign up for our newsletter on the website or contact us to be added to our mailing list. Accessibility There is a disabled access route into the building. Our toilets are on the ground floor (including a disabled toilet). We have a chair lift to the first floor. Please feel free to get in touch with us if you have particular requirements. Chapel Unless in use by other groups our chapel is open for quiet prayer and peaceful reflection 9am-5pm. DONATIONS TOWARDS COSTS To help cover costs, St. Bede s suggests a donation for events, courses and retreats at the Centre. No-one should feel excluded for financial reasons so please do enquire if you need assistance with costs. Note: Friends of St. Bede s receive a discount of 2 per event on day events. To event participants from the same household we offer a second place half price. Some events may be higher to cover cost of speakers, materials or similar. Drop-ins, courses and retreats are priced individually. We currently only accept cash or cheques but hope to have a card payment facility soon! Cheques payable to: Congregation of Jesus Charitable Trust. Our Bill Broderick Bursary Fund is administered by the Fund Committee applications for our longer courses and for ongoing formation support for trained accompaniers are welcome and are assessed on the basis of need. St. Bede s is open Mon Sat: 9am-5pm & Mon Thurs: 6:30pm-9:30pm Christmas closing dates: 12 noon Wed 19th Dec to 12 noon Wed 2nd Jan Easter closing dates: 12 noon Wed 17th April to 12 noon Wed 1st May Summer closing date: 12 noon Wed 31st July to 12 noon Wed 28th Aug St. Bede s Pastoral Centre 21 Blossom Street, York. YO24 1AQ admin@stbedes.org.uk