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Silence
Reminder to vote for new minister-trustees
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Forthcoming events into November
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Reflection

   

Silence is the language of the spiritual student

(Sai Baba)      

 

Contributed by Rev Sogra Newman

 

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Issue 137 : 23 October 2011

Greetings! 

 

The new first-year seminary class gathers for the first time on Friday. We have been receiving applications throughout the year and at the time of writing at least 45 students have completed their Training Agreements and will be gathering at the new teaching venue near the Elephant and Castle. It's been an exciting time talking with and enrolling such a large class group. Many of us will remember how nervous we were prior to commencing the training. Please hold these wonderful, enquiring men and women in your thoughts and prayers this week.

  

Blessings from Nicola, Lindsay, Danielle and Tim
Reminder to vote for new minister-trustees
 call to prayers

The ballot for new minister-trustees closes at midday on Wednesday.  All current IMA members should have received a ballot by email last week with the names of Revs Jacqueline Clark, Noel Lockyer-Stevens and Annie Blampied.

 

This is a major step towards more transparent and accountable governance in our work. We encourage all IMA members to exercise their vote. If you are an IMA member and have lost your ballot email, please contact tim.pickles@osif.org.uk immediately.

Other news
A couple of places have unexpectedly become available on the autumn retreat for interfaith ministers and students, convened by Rev Ann Baeppler. The retreat is entitled Nurturing our Spirit, Feeding our Soul, and is scheduled for 11-13 November near Newmarket.  Late bookings are very welcome.

Rev Janette Blakemore alerts us to a humourous little YouTube video about 'Your God'.

Are you interested in joining a small working group to prepare two responses to the current consultations on gay marriage legislation in Scotland and in England & Wales. We're looking for to read the proposals and prepare a short formal response on behalf of interfaith ministers. Please contact Tim Pickles to offer help.
Forthcoming events into November

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Community Prayers, every Monday 

  

28-30 October: Y1 seminary training, London

28-30 October: One-year diploma in group facilitation, conflict resolution and counselling, London

 

30 October: London ministers meeting, London

30 October: Chanting for healing and peace, Liverpool

 

1 November: Temenos mediation group, Poole  

2 November: Mystic wisdom group, Manchester

 

4-6 November: Magdalene retreat for men and women, Cumbria

 

6 November: Service of light, Manchester

6 November: Peace, unity, interfaith service, Wicklow 

6 November: Inter-faith service, Suffolk

 

8 November: Universal worship service, Frome

 

9 November: Exploring sacred traditions, Bristol


11-13 November: Nurturing our spirit, feeding our soul retreat, Newmarket

 

11 November, One Light Gathering - wisdom of the Kabbalah, London

 

12 November: Life beyond death, York

 

13 November: Creative heart in the divine feminine, Manchester

13 November: The NIA technique, London

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Gracevine Editor: Sarah Flynn

Administrator: Lindsay Jarrett

Community Facilitator: Tim Pickles

Finance Officer: Danielle Wilson

 

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