The Universal Order

Events 2010

Fintry, Church Lane, Brook, nr Godalming, Surrey

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Open Retreat (Fintry Trust Retreat) Weekend


Friday 15 October 2010 – Sunday 17 October 10 
(includes optional talk by Valery Rees Renaissance scholar and senior member of the Language Department at the School of Economic Science .entitled Between Earth and Heaven - an invitation to explore the connections between earth and heaven as presented in the writings of Marsilio Ficino of Florence (1433 – 1499) (on Saturday afternoon) 

Fee: £100

Every Fintry retreat is governed by a rule of life, which is the recognition of the obedience due to a unitive idea. The element of self-discipline involved promotes order and harmony, which in turn gives rise to a real inner peace.  Retreat life thus restores the soul.

Companionship with those whose deepest interests are similar to one’s own is also valuable, and may enable retreatants to receive a clearer perspective of life.

The pattern of each day includes the celebration of short contemplative rites and discussion of philosophical documents of study.  The timetable allows for solitude as well as for companionship, for recreation as well as for work and study. 

Bedding and towels are provided. Vegetarian diet can be arranged, if requested at the time of booking.

Retreatants assist with serving at meal-times, washing-up, and with a minimum of housework, according to their capacity.

also see general programme of events at Fintry

 

 Scottish Pronaos Group Spring Retreat (for TUO members) 

  from 4pm on Wednesday 6th April to 2pm on Friday 8th April 2011
Venue: Scottish Churches House, Kirk Street, Dunblane, Perthshire, FK15 OAJ
Costs:  approximate cost for two nights plus full board = £100-120
Contact:  Heather Macleod, The Old School, Errogie, Inverness IV2 6UH, tel: 01456 486774, email: heather-macleod@btconnect.com
 

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(further details from Secretary, 01428 682621 or fintry.trust@btconnect.com)

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Open Meetings are held at local centres around the UK and overseas, and include discussions of religious philosophy, readings and discussions of sacred texts.

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