The Work that Reconnects:  

From Overwhelm to Vibrant Living
10am-5pm. Saturday 9th April 2011
Quaker Meeting House, High Street, Wellington. TA21 8RA

Feeling overwhelmed and helpless in the face of environmental, economic and social challenges?

The Work That Reconnects is an experiential workshop process that supports individuals to: 

connect to themselves, each other and the natural world, express feelings of concern for planetary issues and find ways towards a sustainable future.

Developed by visionary ecologist elder Joanna Macy (www.joannamacy.net), it can transform worry and despair into creative, collaborative action with the aim of rekindling our joy and gratitude for life and our sense of purpose in the world.
Facilitated by Fran Hicks and Sally Lever.
Fran Hicks is a trained art therapist, counsellor, quaker and core member of Transition Taunton. She has run groups in mental wellbeing, deep ecology and exploring spirituality. Sally lever is an experienced personal and business coach, writer, speaker and workshop leader, specialising in living and working sustainably.

£12 per person booking fee + optional dana (donation) on the day.
Vegan soup and bread based lunch provided. Please bring a small vegetarian or vegan salad or dessert to share. Chairs available or bring your own meditation cushion or stool.
Bookings and further information: Sally Lever, sally@sallylever.co.uk, 01749 674842.

 

Becoming Friends Companion Training

The “Becoming Friends” programme is run by Woodbrooke for people who want to learn more about Quakers. Learners can work at their own pace, on paper or on line, on their own, in a group, or, the preferred option, with a companion.  Woodbrooke has run training for companions, but no one from West Somerset was able to secure a place.  Now Woodbrooke has made materials available to Friends who want to provide companion training locally.

Fran Hicks and Zoe Ainsworth-Grigg will be running a one-day workshop in Taunton on 30 April for people who would like to be Becoming Friends companions.   Established Friends are encouraged to come even if there is no one in their Local Meeting currently looking for a companion, as the training will be generally helpful in the nurture of attenders and enquirers.

Further details from Fran, franhicks@phonecoop.coop, 01823 333846.

Sessions run from 7 to 9 p.m.