Dayspring Events
Quiet Day- Come away for a while
On the second Tuesday of each month (except in school holiday times), we hold a Quiet Day at Nathanael's Rest in Mundaring.
Quiet Days offer time for reflection, recollection and quietness in community, sacred space for deep listening and an invitation to simply be. Set in the beautiful retreat space at Nathanael's Rest, you are welcome to spend the quiet time reflecting, walking, creating, reading and resting in any way that feels safe and good for you.
A leader will begin with a brief reflection to commence the morning and then participants are free to find their own sense of space, rhythm and activity during the remainder of the morning.
Resources are provided to support your engagement, including;
- 'Thought for the Day' reflective reading on scripture
- creative materials,
- two labyrinths set in the idyllic natural surroundings.
- One of Dayspring's Spiritual Directors will be available to offer Spiritual Accompaniment/Companioning if you choose.
Morning tea is available throughout the morning.
Around 12.30pm we will regather to share and close the morning, but all are welcome to share and connect informally for a time of community over lunch (byo).
On Ebb & Flow Quiet Days the space will provide additional creative resources and spaces and those who wish may stay for additional time and or spiritual accompaniment following lunch time sharing.
DATES FOR 2023
Feb 14 Ebb and Flow Quiet Day
March 14: Quiet Day
May 9 Ebb & Flow Quiet Day
June 13: Quiet Day
Aug 8 Ebb & Flow Quiet Day
Sept 12: Quiet Day
Oct 10 Ebb & Flow Quiet Day
Nov 14: Quiet Day
COST - Members FREE Non-members/Friends $15
Held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month (during school terms) at Nathaniel's Rest, Mundaring
9.30am-12.30pm
Sensible Shoes- A Sacred Journey
Sensible Shoes is a novel written by Sharon Garlough Brown that tells the story of four women who sign up for a course at a retreat Centre. This is a work of fiction, carefully crafted to include an invitation to, and guidance along, a journey into a deeper relationship with God.
“The sacred journey is a pilgrimage for those who are thirsty for more of God. This journey is for all those who are dissatisfied with living on the surface and who want to travel deeper into God’s heart. We invite you to come and explore spiritual disciplines as we seek to create a sacred space for God.”
Our introductory session at St Peter and Emmaus is coming up next week, on Thursday 30 March 2023, 7 – 9 pm. The address is 56 Green Street, Joondanna. Anyone is welcome to attend this session, and there is no cost at all for this meeting. Invite a friend who has read the book. At this introduction, we will be sharing with each other about our reactions to the book Sensible Shoes, as well as setting the scene for how the retreats will happen. If you already have a copy of the Study Guide, we'd like you to start week one daily study, and I will send out the first chapter by email if you don’t have a copy yet. Dayspring has two copies for people to borrow, please let me know if you need one.
Our retreat sessions start in April- there are 5 Retreat days at Nathanael’s Rest
- 29 April 2023
- 3 June 2023
- 24 June 2023
- 29 July 2023
- 26 August 2023
Sandy and Jenelle are looking forward to seeing you Thursday week.
Stations of the Cross - Fine Music and Meditation
Last year we made a video recording of "The Stations of the Cross for String Quartet" by good friend of Dayspring, Ben Clapton. We thought it might be good to use it again this year at the traditional time for the solemnities of The Stations of the Cross - 3pm on Good Friday.
John Clapton will lead this time of meditation which will include the recording of the music as well as a slide show of the artwork used to illustrate the Guide to Meditation which you can download from our newsletter (or please email us for your copy).
Your experience of this Webinar will be enhanced by printing your own copy of the Guide to Meditation
We will be using ZOOM for this webinar.
A LINK to give you access will be sent when you buy your ticket.
Dayspring South West
A Contemplative Weekend in Albany - 14-16 April 2023
Dayspring South West are coming to Albany and we would love you to join us! Come to the whole weekend of events or just one or two sessions. Over the weekend we will be exploring what it means to live contemplatively and providing you with some experiences of practices that may be useful.
Lectio terrestia - 6th May 2023 (Kirup Spirituality Hub)
After the success of last year’s day, we want to offer this opportunity again!
Many of you will be familiar with the practice of Lectio divina or Holy Reading. For this retreat day we will pay attention to, or “read” the land (terrestia).
During the day we will walk as a group through the beautiful land around Kirup. We will spend time walking contemplatively, pausing and noticing the natural world about us.
Please bring your own lunch. A fridge, microwave and sandwich maker are available for use. This is a combined event between Dayspring South West and The Spirituality Hub, Kirup.
Although the walks are not too rigorous, the activities of this day will require comfortable walking shoes and the ability to walk on bush tracks and trails.
What is Spiritual Direction? - 7th October 2023 (Cookernup)
Have you ever wondered what spiritual direction is? Are you interested in becoming a spiritual director? Would you like someone to accompany you on your spiritual journey? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this is the day for you. During this workshop we will introduce the historical background of contemplative spiritual direction. You will see how people have been accompanying each other in this way for centuries. You will have the opportunity to observe what a spiritual direction session looks like from the perspective of the director and the directee. We will also explore how spiritual direction differs to other helping professions and the unique gift it can offer. There will be plenty of space for questions, discussion and talking with trained spiritual directors. Everyone is welcome!
Living in Community: A Day with St Benedict and his Rule - 11th November 2023 (Cookernup)
Among all the alternative Christian spiritualities, the Benedictine is possibly the most down to earth. The Rule is a disarmingly modest or gentle approach to spiritual guidance without being directed toward remote ideals, asceticism, or ardent conversion. It is a treasure trove of wisdom about how to live well together: the quality of everyday life, in families, workplaces and our institutions. But above all, it is a guide to finding God in all our labours.
At a working farm, we will explore how our daily rituals can become our rhythm of life. To engage with God, find acceptance in the fullness of life, and deepen our understanding of hospitality as a means of worship.
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