Dayspring Events
Stitt Oration- Walking Lovingly and Carefully in Creation
Steve Runciman has been working as a Clinical Psychologist in private practice for many years providing psychotherapy, therapist training, personal and spiritual growth groups and professional supervision to priests and chaplains. He obtained a Master of Arts in Culture and Creation Spirituality in 1993 and a Certificate in Christian Spiritual Formation and Direction in 2010. Having conversations with people about their psychospiritual life is one of the most fulfilling aspects of his work especially because, as Steve says, he learns so much from others’ journeys.
Steve recently returned from time in the UK which included visits to various centres of pilgrimage. The working title of his Creation afternoon workshop and 2024 Stitt oration is “Walking lovingly and carefully in creation”.
Presenter- Steve Runciman
2.30pm for a 3pm start
Free, afternoon tea provided.
St Peter and Emmaus, 56 Green St, Joondana
Please register here or via [email protected]
Living in Community: A Day with St Benedict and his Rule - 7th September 2024 (Cookernup)
Amongst the alternative Christian approaches to spirituality, the Benedictine is possibly the most down to earth. It is a treasure trove of wisdom about the practical art of living well and especially living on community—in our family life, our schools, our workplaces and our political and social institutions. It emphasises qualities such as listening, love, care, respect, service of others and awareness of one’s own frailties—all these are embedded in The Rule.
We will explore how the regular ritual of our day can become our rhythm of life in which we engage with God, find acceptance in the fullness of life (both good and bad) and deepen our understanding of hospitality in its widest meaning as a form of worship.
Presenter—Simon Holthouse
Cost: $40, including lunch
7th September
9.30am-2pm
Moojelup Farm, 129 Thompson Road, COOKERNUP (Near Harvey)
A New Story
The world, I am not the first to suggest, is in crisis, many of the causes of which are
fundamentally spiritual. What we see and hear does not provide a coherent inspiring life-giving story inviting us into deeper relationships with God, others and the natural world.
We need a new story.
Drawing on the wisdom of our Christian tradition expressed in the work of Teilhard de
Chardin, Hildegard of Bingen, Beatrice Bruteau, Elizabeth Johnson and others we will
begin by looking at our images of God and how they relate to God as Trinitarian
(relational) being. The question, why is there something rather than nothing? will be
explored in the context of God’s relationship to the world in all its manifestations –
human, other living beings and matter itself. Underpinning our story is the belief that we live in an enchanted dynamic evolving world in which we are being drawn forward by a divine presence which is Love.
Saturday October 26th 9.30am -3.30pm
St Peter and Emmaus Church
56 Green St, Joondanna
Refreshments will be provided but please BYO Lunch
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 2024
Feb 13: Ebb & Flow Quiet Day
March 12: Quiet Day
May 14: Ebb & Flow Quiet Day
June 11: Quiet Day
Aug 13: Ebb & Flow Quiet Day
Sept 10: Quiet Day
Oct 8: Ebb & Flow Quiet Day
Nov 12: 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
Falling Upward
Interested in exploring Richard Rohr’s teachings in a group setting?
Starting on Tuesday July 2nd at 7.30pm (AWST) , Dayspring will be offering fortnightly Zoom sessions discussing Rohr’s book, “Falling Upward” (updated and revised edition with forward by Brene Brown)
Subtitled “A spirituality for the two halves of life”, the book is an exploration of how the two halves of life work together to lead us to deep meaning and spiritual joy.
The Zoom group will explore and discuss the book chapter by chapter (13 chapters in all).
Please note there will be 4 sessions: 2nd July, 16 July, 30 July, 13 August, followed by a 6 week break, resuming on 1st October. Break over Christmas to be discussed.
The event is now free so please email us asap if you would like to join in this wonderful opportunity at [email protected]
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