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At the recent convocation, I suggested that we might form an East of England Interfaith Ministers' Group. Leonora van Gils (2005) now invites any ministers (or students) in the East of England to meet up at her centre (Moat Hall, Darsham, Suffolk IP17 3PP) from 12 - 5 on Saturday 31st July. We will start off by eating lunch together - please bring a contribution - and you might also like to offer a reading , a prayer, a meditation during the afternoon so we can feed body, mind & spirit! We can also talk about possible future meetings or other ways of supporting each other. If you would like to join us, please let Leonora know (01728 668404 or leonoravg@hotmail.com)
Ann Baeppler (2006)
PS any ministers or students from any other area would of course be more than welcome to join us.
The next BeBO regional ministers group meeting will be on Saturday 7 August, starting at 10.30am and closing at around 3pm.
PLEASE NOTE THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE TO THE VENUE, THE MEETING WILL NOW TAKE PLACE AT:
The Cottage at Holy Trinity Church, Prestwood, which is in the Wycombe Road - postcode HP16 0HJ
All ministers and students in the area are welcome to attend for an afternoon of support, inspiration, contemplation and fun – you do not need to be a member of the IMA to attend. (Please bring something for a shared lunch!)
If you are interested in attending, then please do contact David Chantler at: davidandvonnie@tiscali.co.uk. If you would like to lead a meditation, suggest a reading or bring an instrument to play, then please also let David know.
Interfaith Ministers that have an affinity with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender community will march together under an Interfaith banner at Brighton Pride. Please wear whites and stoles, the march will begin at Madeira Drive, Brighton. Look for the banner. Contact Rev. Anthea Ballam or Rev. Rebecca D'arcy for details.
This seven session post grad course sets spiritually conselling in the context of other theraputic approaches, explores the heart and roots of psychotherapy and works with sensitive issues like suicide, addiction, anger and emotional health.
Through the wisdom and experience of specially invited speakers, specifically facilitated group work and focused spiritual practice you will expand your capacity to give service and deepen your awareness of the process of Oneness/Unity
Course begins on 13th March (10am to 4.30pm), continues on 10th April, 8th May, 5th June, 3rd July, 14th August, and ends on 4th September.
Cost for seven sessions is £350 .
Booking now open - click Jackie's link below and use the Contact Me form.
A masterclass for Interfaith Ministers only.
Facilitator: Rev. Prof. Stephen G Wright.
Organisers: Edinburgh International Centre for Spirituality and Peace and the Sacred Space Foundation.
Venue: Meeting Room, Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh
Date: Friday 24 September 2010.
Time: Registration: 9.30am-10am. Seminar: 10am-4.30pm.
Event Description: Interfaith ministers offering spiritual direction/counselling inevitably encounter people who feel that they are under the influence of or are being attacked by "evil". Is evil real? Does it exist as a separate entity from good, as dark from light? How is it related to the shadow in the unconscious? What is the right response of the spiritual director when we work with people experiencing this particular aspect of spiritual crisis? What can help and heal and what can make things worse?
Stephen has been working for over 20 years with a charity (The Sacred Space Foundation - see www.sacredpace.org for more information) which among other things has specialised in the spiritual care of those in crisis. He brings a deep experience of this work to this masterclass. Many ministers and students have worked with Stephen before in Interfaith Classes so will be familiar with the richness of his teachings and the integration and practical involvement of all participants through ritual, song and dance that make these not just days of learning but also a joyful coming together and a deepening of relationship with the divine and fullness of spirit.
Places are limited; please make early contact to reserve your place.
Cost: IMA members: £55, Non-members: £75, Seminary Students: £35.
For a Registration Form:
Contact: Neill Walker, mesp2009@hotmail.co.uk, 0131 331 4469. www.eicsp.org
Edinburgh International Centre for Spirituality and Peace, Scottish Charity SC038996,
4 William Black Place, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30 9PZ. Scotland.
The quarterly meeting of London Ministers has been arranged for Sunday 10th October and Sunday 16th January 2011. The time and venue has yet to be confirmed. Contact Suzannecohen@btinternet.com for further information or if you can host.
PRACTICAL MINISTRY
preparing on the INNER and the OUTER
to actively offer COUNSELLING and CEREMONY out in the world
A TWO DAY WORKSHOP
held by Rev Angie Alexandra and Rev Will Russell
Friday 15th October 2010 and Saturday 16th October 2010
9.30am - 5pm both days (non-residential)
Essex Unitarian Church, 112 Palace Gardens Terrace, Notting Hill Gate, London, W8 4RT
Simple printed ‘information manuals' provided
Tea, coffee and fruit provided for tea breaks
Delegates to organize own lunch
(pack up or from surrounding area in Notting Hill Gate)
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DAY ONE includes |
DAY TWO includes |
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Where we're each at |
Inland Revenue & PAYE |
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Finding the inner ‘yes' |
Account keeping & Bookings |
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Manifesting (Being & Doing) |
Insurance & Associations |
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Marketing materials |
Context & Competitors |
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Encouragement & Support |
Burn out & Boundaries |
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Top Tips from IF Ministers |
Making Plans - Taking Action |
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Questions and Completion |
Questions and Completion |
COSTS / BOOKING
£60 per day (£120) for both days booked by July 17th
or £75 per day (£150) thereafter
£70 for one day booked before July 17th or £80 thereafter
Spaces are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment
Call Angie on 01309 692523 or email angelaalexandra@aol.com
for further information, or to make a booking
OVERVIEW
Angie will lead the focus and response on ceremony; and Will will lead the focus and response on counselling.
We'll cover the practical aspects of setting yourself up as a business offering spiritual counselling and / or ceremony. We'll cover everything from marketing, to materials, to manifestation; bookkeeping, boundaries to burn out. Ministers will go away with an overview of resources available, and suggestions for good business practice, and encouragement to balance the practical outer structures, with inner strength and trust in the work we aspire to offer.
We'll have a mix of information in spoken and written format, small group discussion, large group discussion. Use of audio visual. Meditation, prayer, closed eye process, song and movement, fun and games, questions and answers. Setting up buddy support, and setting some goals to take action following the workshop.
We intend that you'll leave the workshop feeling encouraged and inspired, with a good grounding in what kind of things will be helpful to have in place to build up a business with a view to earning from your ministry.
This post-graduate course has seven sessions that will be of interest to any Interfaith Minister who is, or intends to, hold others through spiritual counselling and/or ceremony. The course sets spiritual holding in the context of other therapeutic approaches, explores the heart and roots of counselling and psychotherapy and works with sensitive issues like suicide, addiction and mental health. It is both experiential and practical.
Through the wisdom and experience of specially invited speakers, specifically facilitated groupwork and focussed spiritual holding, counselling and practice, you will expand your capacity to spiritually hold others (to give Service) and deepen your awareness of the process of Oneness (Unity).
The 2011 course begins on 5 March and continues on 2 April, 7 May, 4 June, 2 July, 6 August and ends on 3 September.
The cost for the seven sessions is £350.
To apply, please contact Rev Jackie Amos Wilkinson, jackie@intruthonespirit.co.uk, tel 01483 898969. or see www.intruthonespirit.co.uk
