On the second Wednesday of the month at 11 am, after Holy Communion (at 10 am), a group of us meet for Contemplative Prayer and Intercession in the Church Centre Chapel.

It can be difficult sometimes to make a space in the morning, in the middle of a busy working day, but those of us who meet regularly each month, find that being still in God’s presence, waiting and listening to Him, gives us encouragement and refreshment in our prayer lives, as well fellowship together. This quiet hour with God strengthens us to carry our tasks and activities in our daily life, and is also a valuable opportunity to bring other people and their needs before Him.

Each month, whoever is leading chooses a saying of Jesus, for example “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you” (John 14:27). These Words in the Bible are firstly put into their context, and a period of silence follows. The theme is then fleshed out, and another period of silence follows, so that the Words of Jesus can speak to us personally. During the silence we allow the chosen saying to sink into our mind and then more deeply into our heart, letting the Word dwell in us richly (Colossians 3:16). We finish with a short silence and then a period of intercession.

If you feel in need of a time of quietness and stillness with God, or would like to see what we do, do come and join us. 11 am – 12 noon on the second Wednesday of each month in Church Centre Chapel.

Maxine Nicholas