Taizé is an ecumenical community south of Lyon in France. Taizé worship is a prayer service consisting of meditative singing — simple songs typically featuring a line or two from the Psalms, creating a kind of lectio divina in music, reading and spoken prayer along with periods of silence. We meet on the first Friday evening of the month (February to December) at 7pm in the Chapel.

How do we hold in our hand the epic nature of the cosmos and the episodic nature of our life? Traditionally in all cultures it has been through storytelling—truth-telling through myth, parable, legend and fable. During this weekend retreat we will turn to the great myths and smaller parables to sweep the dust from our path so that the way Home is clearer through getting to know deeper the Hero within our own story. As Joy says, that mystical path is from our ‘head to our…

A 6-day silent individually guided retreat in the dynamic of the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola. Applications open to all. To register: arrupenz@xtra.co.nz or online www.arrupe.org.nz

Poems, like prayer, are about presence. They offer us an alternative space. This is a day with meditation and New Zealand poetry. There will be opportunities for reading poems, guided meditation & writing. In addition, please bring two of your favourite New Zealand poems. Registration by: 16th September To register: 04 383 7769 For more information: retreat@compassion.org.nz Fee: $50 for the day which includes lunch

The notion of going on a pilgrimage and being a pilgrim is a very ancient one that belongs to the spiritual tradition of all great faiths. Places of pilgrimage beckon people to touch and get caught in the atmosphere and spiritual realities that belong to their origins. However it is not only the site that takes people deep into its heart, but the journey itself, the setting out to capture something of the spirit and the place—its tradition and ongoing vision and mission. Sr Jo Gorman and…

What does it mean in 2017 for us individually and collectively to experience and live fully in Aotearoa?