Please use the Contact Form or email lanecovechaplain@gmail.com if interested in attending any of these activities so you can be advised of specific details. During this time of physical distancing, we aim to keep people socially connected. Some of our groups are online via Zoom which is able to be accessed from your computer, tablet or mobile. Contact Karen for help enabling this technology. When groups are able to meet in person physical distancing measures will be in place. Only Zoom activities are currently in place.
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**New** Sacred Space - currently Online
Our new outdoor, contemplative worship community reflects our compassionate and inclusive values. A group which focuses on our interaction with God, the whole of creation and care for one another. Our next gathering will be Sunday 26 September at 3pm via Zoom. Contact us for the link and full details. (Usually meeting near the Rotary Athletics Field, Mowbray Road, Lane Cove West . RSVP essential) Wednesday's Weekly Walk (currently suspended)
Featuring short, gentle walks from Blackman Park, Lane Cove West each Wednesday at 9.30am. Pram and wheelchair friendly. A meditation or guided contemplative session is included. Bookings essential. Walk and Talk (currently suspended)
Extend your fitness, community and spirituality. These reflective walks of increasing length build towards Australian pilgrimage experiences. Training walks on Sundays. Invitations to longer walks are extended to this group. Walk and Wonder (currently suspended)
Featuring local Lane Cove bush walks of approximately 1.5 hours, easy to moderate grade. We walk on the third Sunday afternoon of the month. Our groups are intergenerational and multicultural. Many of our walkers are 50+ but younger adults and families join us are welcome. We enjoy discussion or a contemplative exercise over snacks mid-way. Book Club **Currently on Zoom**
Everyone is welcome and all people and their views are respected. We meet to discuss chapters in depth each second Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. Our current book is 'A Gentleman in Moscow' by Amor Towles. Explore **On Zoom or onsite**
Small groups who help each other explore our spirituality and what it takes to be a Christian today. An open, confidential, non-judgemental environment in which to share what is relevant to our lives. A place where deeper relationships are formed. 'It feels like family'. Our 2021 groups will utilise: Earth Our Original Monastery by Christine Paintner and Renewed Way of Living from TEAR. Contact us to find out more. |
Coffee or Dinner anyone? (currently suspended)
Some low key gatherings where you can just turn up and enjoy the company of others over food and beverages. Coffee groups:
Meditation On Zoom
Tuesdays at 4pm on Zoom. Learn to live from the centre of your being in every situation by the practice of silence and stillness. It's free and flexible. The practice is a simple one, so join us any time and you will receive immediate instruction. There are no 'experts' - so come and learn with us. Reflective Activities and more
Retreats: We have enjoyed some wonderful retreats including reflective bush walking, exploring ancient spiritual practices, creative pursuits, and great food! We have hosted two One Day Retreats in the Blue Mountains with more to come. If you are interested, contact us to learn more. You don't need to be Christian, just respectful of others' beliefs, open to meeting some new people and having a good time! |