May 2003 Events

All Events at MEETINGBROOK are free, open & informal

Note:

A film festival, Cinema of the Spirit, organized by Resonance Arts’ Steve Donoso, takes place May 21-25 in Rockland & Rockport. Call shop for tix to Opening Gala being held May 21 at CHRHS.

Note: 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 17May,  Retreat this month Buddhist focus..

SUNDAY EVENING PRACTICE AT THE HERMITAGE Each Sunday evening, 6:00-8:00pm. Practice Silent Sitting, Walking, Listening, Eating, Conversing, Chanting. (4,18May Buddhist focus; 11,25May. Christian focus)  All welcome.

A Place of Conversation, Collation, and Recollection at Camden Harbor
Come anytime, each conversation stands alone.

WEDNESDAY EVENING CONVERSATION AT THE BOOKSHOP  5:30pm. -6:30pm            

	Wed. 7May03 – Closed. No conversation
	Wed. 14May03 -- Topic: Poems and Statements on Poetry – John Logan, Charles Simic, Adrienne Rich
	Wed. 21May03 – Topic: Holy Longing and Gently Saying, a Reflection; followed by Cinema of the Spirit Opening Gala at CHRHS,
	Wed. 28May03 – Topic: Laura Soul-Friend Circle – Speaking of one’s spirituality and practice

THURSDAY EVENING CONVERSATION AT THE BOOKSHOP  5:30pm-6:30pm. 
 Stepping into the Mirror, A Practice/Study focusing on Christian Contemplative Tradition. Currently reading  A Monk in the World, Cultivating a Spiritual Life, by Wayne Teasdale

FRIDAY EVENING CONVERSATIONS AT THE BOOKSHOP
 4:30pm - 6:00pm Poetry, Maybe Zen, Maybe Not. An open gathering inviting anyone to join in the practice experimenting combining the seeing of poetry and Zen. Bring or find poems or journal writing. Also currently reading from Nothing Special, Living Zen, by Charlotte Joko Beck.

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.  Currently reading stories from Island, by Alistair MacLeod

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 and Tuesdays, Open: Wednesday Noon-7:00pm; Thursday 10:30am-7:00pm; Friday 10:30am-7:00pm; Saturday 9:00am- 6:00pm; Sunday 10:30am- 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

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