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2008 Programme Dates
Advent Quiet Day 2008 - Archbishop David Moxon
A day of reflection for laity and clergy as we begin our Advent journey.
Date: December 13, Saturday 9.30am to 4pm (Coffee and tea available from 9.30am)
Cost: $15 (Please bring your own lunch)
NB: Please Register for all courses.
Please include $50 for all residential
and $15 for non residential bookings
2009 Programme Dates
2009 RETREATS AND COURSES
JANUARY 2009
· SIX DAY DIRECTED SILENT RETREAT - a live-in retreat limited to four (4) people facilitated by Spiritual Director Gabrielle Daly-Fong. Gabrielle will facilitate this retreat using some of the Ignatian exercises alongside creative ways to be with and in God.
11 – 17 JANUARY 2009
$450 ( a deposit of $50 is requested a month in advance)
APRIL 2009
· PALLIATIVE CARE MASSAGE TUITION
Facilitator - Peggy Dawson
Level One, focusing on training to provide massage tuition for those who wish to work with people suffering life threatening illnesses, the elderly, and those with physical and mental disabilities. Accommodation available on request.
15 – 20 APRIL 2009
$450 (a deposit of $50 is requested in a month in advance)
The Trainer, Peggy Dawson, has been teaching in this field for 15 years. She was trained in the San Francisco School of Massage and worked in the "Coming Home" Hospice, Mother Teresa's Home for people living with AIDS, and the Pacific Presbyterian Hospital. Peggy teaches each year in Italy, Australia and New Zealand. She is an International Trainer of Infant Massage, and has worked in an Orphanage in China with 220 babies and children. She is deeply committed to the integration of massage therapy, Healing Touch Ministries and Spiritual Direction.
· WORLD COMMUNITY OF MEDITATION RETREAT
Facilitator – Fr Peter Murphy
Friday 24 APRIL – Sun 26 APRIL 2009
· PRACTISING THE PRESENCE OF GOD Programme:
The SEED team invites you to join them on a seven-month adventure in the love of God exploring contemplative prayer. Starting May 2009, the programme runs monthly on a Friday from 8 45 a.m. - 4 30 p.m. and will include a live-out, five-day prayer workshop and a live-in, five-day silent retreat. Enrolment for the programme begins in February, involves an interview, and a requirement to have the support of a Spiritual Director for the duration of the programme. To augment the Practising the Presence of God programme, the SEED team are facilitating five additional workshops throughout the year which will also be open to the general public.
They are:
Exploring Journalling - Phil Dyer, Fri 24th April
Dream Workshop Friday – Margaret Boweater, Saturday 19-20 June
Facing Transitions – Jill Schaap, Friday 17 July
Introduction to Ennegrammes - The Rev Phil Wilson, Fridat 15th August
A Day on Icons – Phil Dyer, Friday 2 October
Contact Revs Pamela and Stephen Warnes for more information:
13 Velma Crescent or email khotso@xtra.co.nz
Stephen Need Houchen Lecturer 2009
Friday July 10 – Sunday July 12
Stephen Need is Dean of St George's College, Jerusalem (http://www.sgcjerusalem.org/home.asp) and will focus on St Paul.
Mandalas – A weekend workshop by Catherine Shelton.
Saturday-Sunday, September 5-6. $90 Non Residential, $175 Residential.
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Sister Catherine Shelton discusses the significance of personal mandalas with Deirdra McMenamin (left) and Tracey Young (right). Both women were attending a workshop creating and interpreting mandalas led by Catherine. |
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The Singing Universe – A Two day retreat with Joy Cowley
Saturday-Sunday, October 3-4, 2009. $50 Non Residential, $135 Residential.
Visit Joy's Website http://www.joycowley.com/
An Advent Quiet Day – Archbishop David Moxon
Saturday, 5th December, 2009
A day for Clergy and lay people as we make our Advent pilgrimage.
9.30am – 4pm $15. Please bring your lunch.
Private Retreats
Houchen House is available for individual daytime quiet days. Daytime quiet day facilities include use of a suitable room, Chapel, grounds and labyrinth. Tea/coffee provided.
Cost: $15. $40 with Spiritual Direction.
For longer private retreats please contact the Warden to discuss your requirements.
Chapel Services
Wednesdays 8am – 20 min silent meditation
Thursdays 8am – 30 min Eucharist
All are welcome to join us
PLEASE CONTACT HOUCHEN RETREAT HOUSE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Updated August 2008
