Christchurch Community for Christian Meditation Contemplative Prayer Day - Praying the Psalms

Our contemplative prayer days offer a gentle and spacious rhythm creating a restful environment. It is here we can slow down and draw near to God.

In June, our facilitator will be Colin Renouf, who will guide us in exploring our theme of Praying the Psalms. The Psalms are an area of special interest and passion for Colin. He lectured on them for BCNZ 20 years ago and two of the retreats he will lead at Sister Eveleen Retreat House this year will be built around the Psalms.

The Psalms are our Prayer Book, full of joy and complaint, praise and anguish. They instruct us in how to have an honest, full-throated relationship with God. We will work with both praise and lament in the session he leads.

Facilitator: Colin Renouf

Colin Renouf, who is married to Carol has been immersed in contemplative Christianity for 30 years, as a Spiritual Director and Retreat Leader. His initial training was through Spiritual Growth Ministries; ten years ago he also trained in the Ignatian tradition. Colin was a Baptist Pastor for 24 years, a ministry he left 16 years ago. Six years ago, he became a Catholic. Colin recently retired and now spends his time on family, spiritual direction, retreat leadership and gardening.

Practical Details

Time: 9.30am - 3pm
We provide:Tea and coffee
Please bring:Your own lunch and a koha (suggest $15)

Venue

We will meet at Holy Trinity Anglican Church - 168 Stanmore Road, Christchurch

Enquiries

If you have any questions please contact Kathryn Fernando on kathrynfernando771@gmail.com or phone 021 997 157.