December 2003 Events

All Events at MEETINGBROOK are free, open & informal

Consult “Today at Meetingbrook” For any changes in schedule.

MORNING PRACTICE AT THE HERMITAGE. (6:05am-6: 35am)
Silent Sitting - 30 minutes, daily. Then follows (6:40am-7:00am) Chanting/Mindfulness Walking (MWF Christian; TTh Buddhist). Whatever your tradition or practice come sit together. Simply enter, sit, & leave in silence. 
 Note: Cabin is always open and available for silence, meditation, or prayer.

SATURDAY MORNING PRACTICE AT THE HERMITAGE –
Weekly Lectio Divina: Sat, 6:45am-8:00am;
Monthly Retreat: 3^rd Saturday, 20 Dec. 6am-1pm (Monthly retreat will change format in Jan, 2004)

SUNDAY EVENING PRACTICE AT THE HERMITAGE
Each Sunday evening, 6:00-8:00pm. Practice includes Silent Sitting, Walking, Listening, Eating, Conversing, Chanting.   All welcome.

         A Place of Conversation, Collation, and Recollection at Camden Harbor

TUESDAY EVENING CONVERSATION AT THE BOOKSHOP   5:30pm-:30pm                                
Maybe Zen, Maybe Not.  A Practice/Study focusing on Buddhist Meditative Tradition. Now reading    After the Ecstasy, the Laundry: How the Heart Grows Wise on the Spiritual Path by Jack Kornfield

WEDNESDAY EVENING CONVERSATION AT THE BOOKSHOP  5:30pm. -6:30pm
Laura Soul-Friend Conversations. Wednesday Evening Conversations focus on Personal Practice & Laura Soul Friend topics. (“Laura,” = various paths.) What, who, & how of one’s spirituality. Topics will reflect an individual’s personal, spiritual, psychological, intellectual practice, interest, or concern.  Each Wednesday some person, or some aspect of practice, will begin the conversation.

THURSDAY EVENING CONVERSATION AT THE BOOKSHOP  5:30pm-6:30pm. 
Stepping into the Mirror, A Practice/Study focusing on Christian Contemplative Tradition. Currently reading  Son of Man: The Mystical Path to Christ, by Andrew Harvey.

FRIDAY EVENING CONVERSATIONS AT THE BOOKSHOP 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Poetry & Journal Readings. An open gathering inviting anyone to join in the practice. Bring or find poems or journal writing. 

SATURDAY MORNING & EVENING CONVERSATIONS AT THE BOOKSHOP
 9:00am-10:00am:  The Many Faces of Death. We are reading the book, The Grace in Dying – How We Are Transformed Spiritually As We Die, by Kathleen Dowling Singh. Come by any week. 
 4:30pm-5:30pm: Tea and Literature.  For one hour we’ll read and converse about a prose piece, essay, or short story.  More like, “What are you reading?”

MUSIC REHEARSAL AT THE BOOKSHOP  
1:00pm-3:00pm (approx) Every Wednesday and Sunday Afternoon. A group playing effort. Join in. Also, any other days for individuals. An opportunity to rehearse with ease in a public place, anytime.

Closed Mondays. Open Tuesday-Friday 10:30am to 7:30pm, Saturday 9am to 5:30pm ,Sunday 10:30am to 5:30pm

Let us order your books and music! Thanks!

Bookshop/Bakery, 50 Bayview Street, Camden, ME
Dogen & Francis Hermitage 64 Barnestown Rd, Camden, ME
mono@meetingbrook.org (207) 236-6808