ESSENCE Course
An exploration of contemporary spirituality which looks towards a lifestyle integrating body, mind and spirit.Course starts 16th January
Time - 7.45pm for a 8pm start
Place - The Church Annexe
Who is it for?
Essence is a six-week course whose main aim is to stimulate those who take part to begin to explore Christian spirituality. It is designed for all who recognise that they are on a spiritual journey and who have a desire to travel further on that journey. It is both for those who are making their first steps in that direction, still exploring whether they can believe in God, and for those who have been travelling for a while but would like some spiritual refreshment. It is a gentle course, creative and drawing on the use of our senses and emotions.
Various Themes are explored throughout the course.
- Community and belonging
- Identity, image and perception
- The world; eco-system; stewardship, creator
- Body, mind & spirity; emotions, physical & mental pain
- Spirituality; religious experience; seeking God; prayer
- Hopes and dreams; future and eternity
Activities
There are many fun and varied creative activities throughout the course, such as: making journey beads, identity collages, masks, models, dough shapes, mosaic; drawing and playing games.
Meditations, discussions, imaginative readings, spiritual labyrinth and reading of poems and Bible passages are also used to encourage reflection and relaxation.