'The ears with which one hears the message of the Gospel are hidden in a person's heart and these ears do not hear anything unless they are favoured with a certain interior solitude or silence.' (Thomas Merton)

 

Celtic style worship service

A Celtic style service is held in the WellSpring chapel, which incorporates some music, prayers and quiet reflection.
Dates: Thursdays at 8 p.m. on 15 September 2011 and 17 November 2011.

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Christian meditation

On Friday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m., silent prayer is shared using the format of the Christian Meditation Network.

This group meets during school terms. During school holidays (excluding December-January holidays), if people wish to continue meeting, they are free to do so.

For more information, contact Peter Leaver on 0418 982 751.

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Friday Prayer and Communion

A service of silent prayer will be offered on the first and third Friday of each month from 12 noon to 12.45 p.m. to affirm together the healing presence of God in our world. Come and pray for yourself, our families, our community, our world, and the Church. Holy Communion is offered for all who wish to participate.

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Prayer at Noon

Half an hour of silent prayer in the middle of the day during school terms (Monday to Friday): an opportunity to join with others from many branches of the Church in prayer for the concerns of our lives, our communities, our world and the Church. Please come as you are able.

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Contemplative Services

(Held at Ashburton Baptist Church, 8 Y Street Ashburton)

Three times a year, WellSpring creates a service of worship for those who appreciate a contemplative time together.

It is a time for listening to God in the silence, the music, the poetry, the visual arts... as well as providing space for reflection on, and responses to, the deeper awakenings of the Spirit within.

We celebrate together Ash Wednesday, the Day of Pentecost,, and we finish the year with a service of Thanksgiving.

If you have not yet experienced a contemplative service you are warmly invited to come. We would love to see you!

Why not mark these dates in your diary for 2011 and give yourself a good chance of being there?

Thanksgiving Service: Wednesday 16 November 2011 at 7.30 p.m.