The group’s suggested focus is to be on the practice of meditation, our relationship with the rest of Creation, and how we might, as contemplatives, negotiate this age. 

Zoom Link - is available by messaging Contact

The Blayney Eco Hub and on Zoom

1 Glasson St. Blayney, NSW

Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/4sipWYR (available from 9:45am)

This year, Earth Day 2026 is focusing on the practical. From “community cleanups, teach-ins, peaceful demonstrations, tree planting, voter registration, town hall meetings, community organizing” and everything in between, this Earth Day is all about action. Because of this focus, Earth Day organising begins this year on Saturday April 18 and runs across the weekend and into the week ahead. The World Community for Christian Meditation is also committed to action: action that rises from an encounter with the fullness of Love. This Love divine transforms us for action that is considered, attentive, and non-violent. Our World Community for Christian Meditation Australia (NSW) day together will explore how meditation and action can combine. An action has been chosen for this seminar: tree planting. You may have a tree planting plan for the day ready to go, or one can be developed on the day. Whether it be in the back yard or as part of a larger event, tree planting is how we will respond to this Earth Day invitation. The day will begin with some teaching and meditation. We will then move into the practicalities of tree planting itself. Those of us on site at the Blayney Eco Hub will plant there. Those attending online are invited to have a young tree/s ready to go or be ready to plan something for the week ahead. After lunch we will come together and reflect.

An online gathering

Contact Andrew McAlister:

andrewmcalister@gmail.com

A suggested donation of $20 to: Bendigo Bank WCCM Australia (NSW) BSB 633 000 Account No. 188198618 Reference: ED and your full name The World Community for Christian Meditation Australia (NSW) wccmaustralia.org.au

Join us for reflective reading of chapters from “Monastery Without Walls” by John Main OSB

We are looking at this book in the Centenary of Fr John’s birth.

(online following the 9.30am meditation group)

The book is available to purchase.

Contact: Penny Sturrock - torlonia@bigpond.net.au or phone 0409 309 344.

5pm to 6.15pm (AEST)

Online contact Judi Taylor for link

taylor.judi@outlook.com

An online Introduction to Christian

Meditation – 7.30pm to 9pm (AEST)

Contact: Maximo Crisanti – maximoc@gmail.com -

0431 996 108

An online Introduction to Christian

Meditation – 7.30pm to 9pm (AEST)

Contact: Maximo Crisanti – maximoc@gmail.com -

0431 996 108

The group’s suggested focus is to be on the practice of meditation, our relationship with the rest of Creation, and how we might, as contemplatives, negotiate this age. 

Zoom Link - is available by messaging Contact

An online Introduction to Christian

Meditation – 7.30pm to 9pm AEST)

Contact: Maximo Crisanti – maximoc@gmail.com -

0431 996 108

10.15 to 11.30am following meditation at 9.30 (AEST)

Contact: Penny Sturrock -

torlonia@bigpond.net.au or 0409 309 344

5pm to 6.15pm (AEST)

Online contact Judi Taylor for link

taylor.judi@outlook.com

The Essential Teaching Weekend (ETW) is an opportunity to deepen your experience of Christian meditation and learn more about the key elements of the practice, the history of the tradition and the spiritual journey.

Periods of meditation are part of the program. There are online presentations by Father Laurence Freeman and other teachers in the community along with time for questions, discussion and small group conversations.

The ETW is open to anyone who has been meditating for about a year or more. If you've attended in the past you're also welcome to come along for "a refresher".

A regular comment made by people who have experienced an ETW is that it has strengthened their connection to the community and brought a real sense of belonging.

Friday 12 June 6 - 8pm AEST*. Saturday 13 June 10.30am - 3.30pm Saturday 20 June 10.30am - 3.30pm

Registration close Friday 5 June

* Please note these start and finish times reflect Australian Eastern Standard Time and you will need to make adjustments for your time zone.

If you're interested and would like more information including support to use the online platform Zoom, please contact Ros Harris: harrisroslyn61@gmail.com Registration form link

Cost: $50 This includes a copy of the resource book "Sharing the Gift" that will be posted to you on completion of the ETW

The Essential Teaching Weekend (ETW) is an opportunity to deepen your experience of Christian meditation and learn more about the key elements of the practice, the history of the tradition and the spiritual journey.

Periods of meditation are part of the program. There are online presentations by Father Laurence Freeman and other teachers in the community along with time for questions, discussion and small group conversations.

The ETW is open to anyone who has been meditating for about a year or more. If you've attended in the past you're also welcome to come along for "a refresher".

A regular comment made by people who have experienced an ETW is that it has strengthened their connection to the community and brought a real sense of belonging.

Friday 12 June 6 - 8pm AEST*. Saturday 13 June 10.30am - 3.30pm Saturday 20 June 10.30am - 3.30pm

Registration close Friday 5 June

* Please note these start and finish times reflect Australian Eastern Standard Time and you will need to make adjustments for your time zone.

If you're interested and would like more information including support to use the online platform Zoom, please contact Ros Harris: harrisroslyn61@gmail.com Registration form link

Cost: $50 This includes a copy of the resource book "Sharing the Gift" that will be posted to you on completion of the ETW

The group’s suggested focus is to be on the practice of meditation, our relationship with the rest of Creation, and how we might, as contemplatives, negotiate this age. 

Zoom Link - is available by messaging Contact

The Essential Teaching Weekend (ETW) is an opportunity to deepen your experience of Christian meditation and learn more about the key elements of the practice, the history of the tradition and the spiritual journey.

Periods of meditation are part of the program. There are online presentations by Father Laurence Freeman and other teachers in the community along with time for questions, discussion and small group conversations.

The ETW is open to anyone who has been meditating for about a year or more. If you've attended in the past you're also welcome to come along for "a refresher".

A regular comment made by people who have experienced an ETW is that it has strengthened their connection to the community and brought a real sense of belonging.

Friday 12 June 6 - 8pm AEST*. Saturday 13 June 10.30am - 3.30pm Saturday 20 June 10.30am - 3.30pm

Registration close Friday 5 June

* Please note these start and finish times reflect Australian Eastern Standard Time and you will need to make adjustments for your time zone.

If you're interested and would like more information including support to use the online platform Zoom, please contact Ros Harris: harrisroslyn61@gmail.com Registration form link

Cost: $50 This includes a copy of the resource book "Sharing the Gift" that will be posted to you on completion of the ETW

10.15 to 11.30am following meditation at 9.30 (AEST)

Contact: Penny Sturrock -

torlonia@bigpond.net.au or 0409 309 344

5pm to 6.15pm (AEST)

Online contact Judi Taylor for link

taylor.judi@outlook.com

The group’s suggested focus is to be on the practice of meditation, our relationship with the rest of Creation, and how we might, as contemplatives, negotiate this age. 

Zoom Link - is available by messaging Contact

10.15 to 11.30am following meditation at 9.30 (AEST)

Contact: Penny Sturrock -

torlonia@bigpond.net.au or 0409 309 344

5pm to 6.15pm (AEST)

Online contact Judi Taylor for link

taylor.judi@outlook.com

The group’s suggested focus is to be on the practice of meditation, our relationship with the rest of Creation, and how we might, as contemplatives, negotiate this age. 

Zoom Link - is available by messaging Contact

10.15 to 11.30am following meditation at 9.30 (AEST)

Contact: Penny Sturrock -

torlonia@bigpond.net.au or 0409 309 344

5pm to 6.15pm (AEST)

Online contact Judi Taylor for link

taylor.judi@outlook.com

The Essential Teaching Weekend (ETW) is an opportunity to deepen your experience of Christian meditation and learn more about the key elements of the practice, the history of the tradition and the spiritual journey.

Periods of meditation are part of the program. There are online presentations by Father Laurence Freeman and other teachers in the community along with time for questions, discussion and small group conversations.

The ETW is open to anyone who has been meditating for about a year or more. If you've attended in the past you're also welcome to come along for "a refresher".

A regular comment made by people who have experienced an ETW is that it has strengthened their connection to the community and brought a real sense of belonging.

Friday 11 September 6 - 8pm AEST*

Saturday 12 September 10.30am - 3.30pm Saturday 19 September 10.30am - 3.30pm

Registration close Friday 4 September

* Please note these start and finish times reflect Australian Eastern Standard Time and you will need to make adjustments for your time zone.

* Please note these start and finish times reflect Australian Eastern Standard Time and you will need to make adjustments for your time zone.

If you're interested and would like more information including support to use the online platform Zoom, please contact Ros Harris: harrisroslyn61@gmail.com Registration form link

Cost: $50 This includes a copy of the resource book "Sharing the Gift" that will be posted to you on completion of the ETW

The Essential Teaching Weekend (ETW) is an opportunity to deepen your experience of Christian meditation and learn more about the key elements of the practice, the history of the tradition and the spiritual journey.

Periods of meditation are part of the program. There are online presentations by Father Laurence Freeman and other teachers in the community along with time for questions, discussion and small group conversations.

The ETW is open to anyone who has been meditating for about a year or more. If you've attended in the past you're also welcome to come along for "a refresher".

A regular comment made by people who have experienced an ETW is that it has strengthened their connection to the community and brought a real sense of belonging.

Friday 11 September 6 - 8pm AEST*

Saturday 12 September 10.30am - 3.30pm Saturday 19 September 10.30am - 3.30pm

Registration close Friday 4 September

* Please note these start and finish times reflect Australian Eastern Standard Time and you will need to make adjustments for your time zone.

* Please note these start and finish times reflect Australian Eastern Standard Time and you will need to make adjustments for your time zone.

If you're interested and would like more information including support to use the online platform Zoom, please contact Ros Harris: harrisroslyn61@gmail.com Registration form link

Cost: $50 This includes a copy of the resource book "Sharing the Gift" that will be posted to you on completion of the ETW

The group’s suggested focus is to be on the practice of meditation, our relationship with the rest of Creation, and how we might, as contemplatives, negotiate this age. 

Zoom Link - is available by messaging Contact

The Essential Teaching Weekend (ETW) is an opportunity to deepen your experience of Christian meditation and learn more about the key elements of the practice, the history of the tradition and the spiritual journey.

Periods of meditation are part of the program. There are online presentations by Father Laurence Freeman and other teachers in the community along with time for questions, discussion and small group conversations.

The ETW is open to anyone who has been meditating for about a year or more. If you've attended in the past you're also welcome to come along for "a refresher".

A regular comment made by people who have experienced an ETW is that it has strengthened their connection to the community and brought a real sense of belonging.

Friday 11 September 6 - 8pm AEST*

Saturday 12 September 10.30am - 3.30pm Saturday 19 September 10.30am - 3.30pm

Registration close Friday 4 September

* Please note these start and finish times reflect Australian Eastern Standard Time and you will need to make adjustments for your time zone.

* Please note these start and finish times reflect Australian Eastern Standard Time and you will need to make adjustments for your time zone.

If you're interested and would like more information including support to use the online platform Zoom, please contact Ros Harris: harrisroslyn61@gmail.com Registration form link

Cost: $50 This includes a copy of the resource book "Sharing the Gift" that will be posted to you on completion of the ETW

10.15 to 11.30am following meditation at 9.30 (AEST)

Contact: Penny Sturrock -

torlonia@bigpond.net.au or 0409 309 344

5pm to 6.15pm (AEDT)

Online contact Judi Taylor for link

taylor.judi@outlook.com

The group’s suggested focus is to be on the practice of meditation, our relationship with the rest of Creation, and how we might, as contemplatives, negotiate this age. 

Zoom Link - is available by messaging Contact

5pm to 6.15pm (AEDT)

Online contact Judi Taylor for link

taylor.judi@outlook.com

10.15 to 11.30am following meditation at 9.30 (AEDT)

Contact: Penny Sturrock -

torlonia@bigpond.net.au or 0409 309 344

The group’s suggested focus is to be on the practice of meditation, our relationship with the rest of Creation, and how we might, as contemplatives, negotiate this age. 

Zoom Link - is available by messaging Contact

Online commencing with Meditation 9.30am (AEDT)

Lectio Divina 10.15 -11.30am.

On Zoom contact Penny Sturrock for link

torlonia@bigpond.net.au or 0409 309 344

Commencing with Meditation 9.30am (AEDT)

Lectio Divina 10.15-11.30am.

On Zoom contact Penny Sturrock for link

torlonia@bigpond.net.au or 0409 309 344

Online commencing with Meditation 9.30am (AEDT)

Lectio Divina 10.15 -11.30am.

On Zoom contact Penny Sturrock for link

torlonia@bigpond.net.au or 0409 309 344

The group’s suggested focus is to be on the practice of meditation, our relationship with the rest of Creation, and how we might, as contemplatives, negotiate this age. 

Zoom Link - is available by messaging Contact

Commencing with Meditation 9.30am (AEDT)

Lectio Divina 10.15-11.30am.

On Zoom contact Penny Sturrock for link

torlonia@bigpond.net.au or 0409 309 344