Encounter Meditation
An in-person evening retreat with music, art and silence.
An invitation to take an hour out of the busyness of modern life. Facilitated by contemplative practitioners, Mary Flitcroft and Helen Stanton, sessions will start with a piece of live music or artwork followed by a time of reflection, silence, and meditation. Those familiar with and new to contemplative practice are welcome.

Registration: Please pre-book via the website so we have contact details for attendees should the event need to be re-scheduled
Cost: Pay as you can, suggested donation £5-10 per session
What to expect: A warm welcome, time of reflection, silence, contemplation, and discussion. Each session will end with refreshments and a chance to get to know each other.
What to bring: No prior knowledge or expertise of art, music or meditation is needed.
Come just as you are.
You may wish to bring a cushion or blanket with you to ensure you are comfortable

Sunday 13th Dec 10am – 4pm: Grand opening by Father Christmas Saturday 19th Dec 10am – 4pm Sunday 20th Dec: 11am Community Carol Concert - Festival open 12-4pm There will be free entry to this community event. Enjoy children’s crafts and seasonal refreshments

Sunday 13th Dec 10am – 4pm: Grand opening by Father Christmas Saturday 19th Dec 10am – 4pm Sunday 20th Dec: 11am Community Carol Concert - Festival open 12-4pm There will be free entry to this community event. Enjoy children’s crafts and seasonal refreshments

This course is aimed at headteachers, clergy and Collective Worship leads within a school. We will look at ways in which we can take worship
beyond the gathered meeting and embed it into all that we do in school life.

This course is mandatory for all foundation governor roles where you are new or have been reappointed to a church school board. It is also encouraged for those who wish to refresh their knowledge and understanding.

New for this year: separate sessions will be offered for foundation governors in maintained schools, foundation directors on academy trust boards, and foundation governors serving at local school board level within an academy trust.

Attendance each term is strongly encouraged as the team will share essential updates and other significant information; please note, delegates need only attend one briefing per term.

Attendance each term is strongly encouraged as the team will share essential updates and other significant information; please note, delegates need only attend one briefing per term.

This course will share excellent examples of Collective Worship resources that underpin key racial justice concepts and the wider celebration of diversity, as well as some resources developed by the central Church of England team.

This course is mandatory for all foundation governor roles where you are new or have been reappointed to a church school board. It is also encouraged for those who wish to refresh their knowledge and understanding.

New for this year: separate sessions will be offered for foundation governors in maintained schools, foundation directors on academy trust boards, and foundation governors serving at local school board level within an academy trust.

This course is mandatory for all foundation governor roles where you are new or have been reappointed to a church school board. It is also encouraged for those who wish to refresh their knowledge and understanding.

New for this year: separate sessions will be offered for foundation governors in maintained schools, foundation directors on academy trust boards, and foundation governors serving at local school board level within an academy trust.