PLEASE NOTE that our Breathing Space gatherings have been suspended during Transition. We regret the inconvenience and very much hope that the gatherings will be able to resume in the near future.
‘Breathing Space’ is the name of our monthly meditative and contemplative gathering, which makes the most of the extraordinary stillness and quiet that St Just in Roseland Church offers
Stillness and Silent Prayer
Rooted in the ancient Christian practice of contemplation, we meet once every month to develop our practice of stillness and quiet prayer. The church of St Just in Roseland is an ideal setting for this practice, with a long and hallowed history of prayer and a history of association with the Augustinians (famed for their contemplative prayer). Its creekside setting means that there is no traffic or noise from busy life to contend with. Silent prayer is an extraordinary jewel of the Christian tradition and can be found in nearly all other spiritual traditions. We offer this group as a safe and welcoming space for anyone who wishes to find peace in their lives.
What happens?
Breathing Space is a very peaceful and simple gathering. We begin at 6pm with a poem, prayer or an inspiring piece of music, and then we simply sit for 45 minutes in pure silence, by following our breath or reciting a simple prayer or word to still our minds. This practice ends with us sharing the peace and departing.
Regulars and beginners are both very welcome. Our introductory guide to the background, practice, and format for Breathing Space can be downloaded in pdf below. If you have any questions please get in touch.
To find out more …
Please note that during our Transition, we are no longer able to hold regular Breathing Space gatherings. We are very sorry for any inconvenience and are hoping that Breathing Space will resume soon. Please see our Parish Calendar for details of all our scheduled services and events.
