Thursday, November 30th – Advent Meditation Series “The season of Advent means there is something on the horizon the likes of which we have never seen before… So stay. Sit. Linger. Tarry. Ponder. Wait. Behold. Wonder. There will be time enough for running.” —Jan L. Richardson, artist   Suggested donation:  €5.00 (to support the work of the Centre)       Advent is a time to pause, to prepare, to wait, to be ready as we prepare to celebrate Emmanuel “God with us”. Advent is an invitation to a place of possibility, a place of depth where transformation can take place. We invite you to join us for the first of three evenings of reflection and meditation on Advent.

Thursday, December 7th – Advent Meditation Series “Let’s approach Christmas with an expectant hush, rather than a last-minute rush.” —Anonymous Suggested donation:  €5.00 (to support the work of the Centre)       We invite you to join us for the 2nd evening of reflection and meditation during the season of Advent Advent is a time to pause, to prepare, to wait, to be ready as we prepare to celebrate Emmanuel “God with us”. Advent is an invitation to a place of possibility, a place of depth where transformation can take place.

Thursday, December 14th – Advent Meditation Series “Light's glory is to dispel darkness. Christ has illumined you with wisdom and the fire of his presence. It has been sparked and kindled in you. Let it blaze.” ― Caryll Houselander, A Child in Winter: Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany with Caryll Houselander Suggested donation:  €5.00 (to support the work of the Centre)       Advent is a time to pause, to prepare, to wait, to be ready as we prepare to celebrate Emmanuel “God with us”. Advent is an invitation to a place of possibility, a place of depth where transformation can take place. We invite you to join us for the final evening of reflection and meditation on Advent.

Saturday, December 16th Sacred Circle Dance “If people stand in a circle long enough, they’ll eventually begin to dance.”  George Carlin Facilitators:  Terry Hennessy, Betty White  Join Terry and Betty for an enriching experience of circle dance.  They will lead you in simple dance steps to beautiful music. It is a type of dance where anyone can join in. It is inclusive, enjoyable, and FUN. Circle dancing is an ancient tradition common to many cultures.  It formed part of special occasions and rituals. Sacred dance helps bring about harmony between body, mind and spirit and creates a real sense of belonging and a feeling of togetherness. Dancing in a circle to beautiful music helps to develop a sense of community and offers moments of stillness, peace and healing for ourselves, our families, and our planet. “We can’t choose the music that life gives us, but we can choose how to dance to it.” — Unknown The invitation is “To dance the dance of God’s own blessed Bríd” Liam Lawton

Thursday, December 21st Winter Solstice – Turning towards the Light  It is here, between the darkness, and the light, that we wait…John Matthews Admission: €15.00 (incl tea/coffee) We invite you to join with us as we celebrate the re-birth of our star the sun and the birth of Christ the Light of the World. From ancient times, people all over the world and our Celtic ancestors, have recognised the importance of this time of the year and celebrated the “return” of the sun in a variety of different ways. It was at this season that the Christian community choose to celebrate the birth of Jesus with the feast of Christmas. It is here, between the darkness, and the light, that we wait, uncertain, seeking the moment that challenges us to believe, in a freshly minted miracle> born every Christmas day. John Matthews In times of darkness, we are invited to turn towards the Light, to seek the Light, to welcome the Light. O Light Invisible, we praise Thee Too bright for mortal vision O great Light we praise Thee for the less: The eastern light our spires touch at morning The light that slants on our western doors at evening, The twilight over stagnant pools at batflight, Moon light and starlight, owl and moth light, Glow-worm glow light on a grassblade, O light invisible, we worship thee. T.S. Eliot “Four Quartets