Looking Deeply
A contemplative approach to
reconciliation
with Dr Heather Thomson
Saturday 29 May 2021
9.30 – 3.00pm
Please RSVP by Friday 21 May to ansdact@gmail.com
This Quiet Day will look deeply at the unity and inter-connection of life.
With attention and compassion, we will reflect on what remains
unreconciled in our lives, both personally and collectively, past or
present. From this context, the day will invite us to notice what is asking
for our attention and explore how our inner work gives energy and
wisdom for the outer work of action toward reconciliation. A spacious
time of silence and reflection will allow participants to make
connections between our personal and national story, in solidarity with
National Reconciliation Week, 27 May – 3 June, which carries the
theme: “More than a word. Reconciliation takes action.”
With attention and compassion, we will reflect on what remains
unreconciled in our lives, both personally and collectively, past or
present. From this context, the day will invite us to notice what is asking
for our attention and explore how our inner work gives energy and
wisdom for the outer work of action toward reconciliation. A spacious
time of silence and reflection will allow participants to make
connections between our personal and national story, in solidarity with
National Reconciliation Week, 27 May – 3 June, which carries the
theme: “More than a word. Reconciliation takes action.”
Dr Heather Thomson is a theologian who taught for many years at St Mark’s
National Theological Centre, retiring in 2014. Heather is an experienced
retreat leader and co-leads the Theology Reading Group at Benedictus
Contemplative Church in Canberra.
Venue: Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, 15 Blackall St, Barton, Canberra (off Kings Ave, parking available).
Room will be confirmed depending on numbers and evolving COVID-safe protocols.
Cost: $30 (cash only on the day) Electronic transfer to “Australian Network for Spiritual Direction” | BSB 032-719 | Account 301 994 | Reference: SurnameQD
Please arrive by 9:20am for registration. Morning tea provided. Please BYO lunch and journal. Outdoor reflection possible, weather permitting.
Further enquiries:
Annie Patterson, ANSD Convenor for Canberra & Region, 0450 488 278
Annie Patterson, ANSD Convenor for Canberra & Region, 0450 488 278
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