Mon 7 Jan: Hare Krishna kirtan & Bhagavad Gita followed by a feast, 7pm
Restart WEEKLY (every Monday) meeting. The Cambridge Hare Krishna group invites everyone. We will read some passages of the Bhagavad Gita. Michelle will cook heavenly vegetarian dishes..
Please contact Michelle at 07970 331 216 if you want to come.
VENUE: @ Michelle's, Ralph's & Tony's home, 45 Walpole Road, Cambridge
[next to Cherry Hinton Park, off Cherry Hinton Road, opposite TEXACO]
The evening and food is free of charge - you are welcome to bring something to drink or leave a donation towards the expenses.
Fri 18 Jan: Inter-Faith
visit to Friday evening worship at Thompson's Lane Synagogue, 6pm
The Cambridge Inter-Faith Group invites to visit the Jewish Friday night service at 6pm (lasts 45 minutes). Men are requested to cover their heads. If you would like to stay for a Sabbath meal after the service (cost will be £4 per head), please contact Barbara Moss (bpm23@cam.ac.uk or 01223 741 719) before 11 January.
VENUE: Synagogue, Thompson's Lane, Cambridge city.
Fri 25 Jan: "Structure of the enlightened mind" talk by Richard
Reoch, the director of the London Shambhala Centre, 7:30pm
This Friday we are invited to the town Buddhist Society's talk by Richard
Reoch, the director of the London Shambhala Centre. He is an excellent speaker, and this promises to be a very interesting talk.
Shambhala is the name of a mythical enlightened society, and the Shambhala
Training offers instruction in meditation and contemplative practice within
a secular context. The form of their practice derives from the teachings of
Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, whose many writings include, "Shambhala: The
Sacred Path of the Warrior", "Meditation in Action", and "Cutting Through
Spiritual Materialism."
Richard is the author of "Dying Well - a holistic guide for the dying and
their carers". He has worked in many parts of the world as a senior member
of Amnesty International.
For more annuoncements and information about the CU Buddhist
Society and its activities, visit our web-site at
www.cam.ac.uk/societies/buddha/ VENUE: Friends' Meeting House, 12 Jesus Lane (next door to
the ADC theatre)
Fri 25 Jan: "Islam and the West - Islam in the West" talk and discussion with Cambridge Muslims, 7.30 for 8pm
'Sea of Faith' - exploring and promoting religious faith as a human creation. Affirming the continuing importance of religious thought and practice as expressions of awe and wonder and as celebrations of spiritual and social values. Inspirer of this group is Mr. Don Cupitt (former Dean of Immanuel College Cambridge), who will be present. It was named and founded after a BBC TV series in 1984 with the same title.
The Cambridge 'Sea of Faith' group meets 3-4 times per year. Free of charge - all are welcome.
Convener of the group is Frank Walker, phone 01223 355 221.
VENUE: Unitarian Hall (behind the Unitarian Church)
, entrance Victoria Street, Cambridge (near to Drummer Street Bus Station, opposite Christ's Pieces).
Tue 29 Jan: 'Visions of Paradise' - panel of speakers and discussion, 8pm Wesley Church
Kripamoya Das, Bhakti Vedanta Manor (Hare Krishna). He is very humerous and a brilliant speaker.
Lorraine Cavanagh (Christian), who is a research student in the Divinity Faculty and a curate in Chesterton.
Juveria Memmon (Islam) lives in Cambridge. She speaks very much from her heart and is an outgoing personality.
We are looking forward to a lively discussion. More information see: Details evening Contact: Ralph Nimmann 01223 510 442
2 Feb: Imbolc, also known as Candlemass
Imbolc, celebrated on Feb. 2nd is also known as Candlemass. Candles are important at this ceremony. Days are lengthening, and although the weather may be cold we are aware that life is definately stirring and returning to the earth.
At Imbolc the accent is on the goddess, in youthfulness. One of the customs associated with Imbolc is making a Bridie Doll (a corn dollie) and in Ireland they celebrate St. Briget's Day. In one coven we used to dress up the youngest female all in white and she would wear a wreath of candles on her head.
Hello, this is Ralph - I am the new chair of Subud Cambridge. This events page is always good for a surprise:
The subud policy world wide is, NOT to advertise, but to provide information for the spiritual seeker. I am convinced, that many people who have a faith believing in God (Christian, Jewish, Islam, Hindu, Baha'i and especially Quakers) would benefit and deepen their faith by joining our spiritual practice (letting go of our own will and opening / surrendering to and 'receiving' God's will). Subud is NOT a religion - but most members have their own religion or are 'free spirits'.
So this Sunday we have an informal party style socialising and will watch a video about Subud. This time it will be open for interested people as well.
VENUE: private (in central Cambridge).
If YOU are interested, please contact Ralph or another Subud member. I recommend, that you come to East Barnwell Centre on a Tuesday or Friday just after 9pm for a chat and cup of tea (details).
Wed 20 Feb: "Jesus in the Q'ran; affirming our common beliefs so that we can positively look at our differences" - talk and discussion led by John Martin, 7:15-9:15 pm
This discussion adds another bridge of understanding in the Christian Muslim dialogue. John Martin is from the Cambridge Christian Heritage Group.
VENUE: The Round Church, Bridge Street, Cambridge city.
Are you hearing voices in your head? Or seeing things?
Meeting and sharing with people who are on their spiritual path knowingly or unknowingly
Some people think they are 'mad', because they experience strange things. Maybe you are just spiritually very sensitive and just need some help with distinguishing one reality from the other. Most of the evening will consist of sharing our stories and getting to know each other. If there is interest, we could form a sharing group of people who have problems with their spirituality and more experienced ones.
Interested? Click here to read more. Cost: donation.
If you are interested (also in future meetings in private homes), please contact Ralph - 01223 510 442.
Wed 13 Mar: "Christians and Muslims: what can we learn from each other?" - talk and discussion led by John Martin, 7:15-9:15 pm
This discussion adds another bridge of understanding in the Christian Muslim dialogue. John Martin is from the Cambridge Christian Heritage Group.
VENUE: The Round Church, Bridge Street, Cambridge city.
Please note: probably you need to enter through the side entrance, a small door on the left of the main entrance.
from Sat 16 Mar: art exhibition: "The Four Elements"
You are invited to reflect on the traditional four elements of creation: Earth, Fire, Air and Water. There will be an exhibition of Art and Poetry in the church's St Andrew's Chapel inside Gt St Mary's Church, including contributions from three members of the Inter-Faith Group: Anna van Wonderen, Vitalija Zelenevska and Barbara Moss, open during the daytime from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm from Saturday 16 March for about a week, except Sunday morning. There will also be a service of music, prayers and readings on the theme Celebrating Creation on the evening of Sunday 17 March at 6.30 pm. All welcome.
See some of Vitalija Zelenevska's latest art works.
Sat 13 April 7:50pm for 8pm: visit to the Cambridge mosque
The Cambridge Inter-Faith Group invites everyone to visit the Islamic Evening Prayer in the mosque, which will last only about 5-10 minutes, followed by some minutes of individual prayer. Click here for details
VENUE: the Mosque (Abu Bakr Siddiq Islamic Centre), 1 Mawson Road , Cambridge CB1 2DZ (Mosque hall phone: 350 134).
Wed 17 Apr: Unitarian video 'Four Personal Stories', 7.30pm, Newcomers' Meeting
An opportunity to see the recently-released Unitarian video 'Four Personal Stories' followed by discussion.
VENUE: Unitarian Hall, Emmanuel Road (entrance Victoria Street),
Common Room. See more about the Unitarian Church.
The C.M.A has just started a pub moot in St Neots on the Market Square.
This will be the third Sunday of every month.
It will begin at 8:00 and entrance is free. All those wishing to attend can
ring Marcie on 077209 55249 or Em on 01480 219233 or 07814 153873. The pub
in question is the Old Falcon and is located on the market Square. We will
be in the Harleys Vodka bar and not the main bar. Hope to see you all soon!!
Em ~x~
Tue 30 April: THE JESUS SUTRAS - THE MEETING OF CHRISTIANITY & TAOISM 8pm, Upper Room Wesley Church
Tue 21 May: talk by Gayatri Naraine on potential for peace within each individual, 7.30pm
Gayatri Naraine is the representative for the Brahma Kumaris at the
United Nations in New York. In her talk, Gayatri will take up the
issue of peace. Exploring the essence and nature of peace, Gayatri
will bridge the gap between inner and outer experience and the
potential of each individual as a powerful catalyst for bringing about
global peace.
Organised by Inner Space, 6 King's Parade, Cambridge
VENUE: Ramsden Room, St Catharine's College,
Trumpington Street, Cambridge.
Sun 26 May: Buddhist Wesak ceremony, 3-4pm
The Cambridge Buddhist Society invites all Buddhists and non-buddhists to celebrate the birth, enlightenment and paranirvana of the Buddha.
Presided over by Ajahn Assaji, a Sinhalese monk formally at Amarvati Buddhist Monastry. Phone Dan 01223 246 257 for more details.
VENUE: Quaker's Friend's Meeting House, 91 Hartington Grove off Cherry Hinton Rd.
Sun 26 May: full moon meditation with Rob, 7:30 pm
VENUE: 129 Ditton Walk (off Newmarket Road) Cambridge
Terry Holloway (the Marshall's spokesman) will be there. He is going to have 15 minutes to put the Marshall's case and then he will answer our questions.
We hope, that at least some of the SCDC councillors involved in this process will also be there.
Do please come if you possibly can - and please let your neighbours know as well. It is important that everybody who is concerned about this is there a) to hear for themselves what Marshall's is saying and b) to impress upon both Marshall's and SCDC the depth of the opposition to this proposal.
VENUE: St Johns Church, Hills Road (opposite Hommerton College), Cambridge
Fri 31st May - Sun 9th June 2002: the world's biggest international "Peace Through the Arts Camp - PTA" in Dorset / UK
The Cambridge Inter-Faith Group invites: The human voice as the most perfect instrument provides the possibility to connect with our soul and with God. This is why in many faith traditions the use of the voice plays an essential part. It resonates with the chakra system, activates the flow of subtle energies, upliftis the mood, balances mind and aura and can lead to a state of blissful joy. The deeper breathing activates and rejuvenates the body.
Chanting chooses sacred phrases or mantras from various traditions. They are sung repeatedly for minutes or hours and can create a strong feeling of community and connectedness.
Chanting can lead to mystic experiences beyond understanding. It helps to bring body mind and soul into balance and is very beneficial in our mind dominated society, especially for intellectuals.
The evening will consist of talk, presentation with optional participance and discussion.
World Healing Day Thu 22 Aug '02
Open-air Healing, Singing & Dancing out in nature near Bar Hill, 8.30pm - 11:30pm
Local healers will be available for anyone who wants a little free healing or simple massage. Come earlier for the sunset and picking blackberries. This event is organised by Mike Meredith. More information & venue details:
www.lovehealth.org/barhill.htm
From Sun 15 Sep: Days of Truth: Doorway to Global Awakening
These are the Days of Truth. What I am proposing this year,
on the Sunday closest to the anniversary of the first Day of Truth on September
17, 2001, is for people all over the world to gather together to share our common truth. Let us
come together as families, groups and communities around the world in
celebration of our awakening truth, releasing old patterns of human relating,
and opening to the possibilities of a quantum shift in planetary
consciousness.
Read more...
Tue 17 Sep: Whirling Dervishes in Cambridge, 7:30pm
The Sema Ceremony of whirling dervishes was inspired by the scholar and mystic, Rumi. The Istambul Historical Turkish Music ensemble with Ahmed Özhan will be performing in Cambridge. See more at www.rumi-inremembrance.org.
Box office tel 357 851 - tickets £16.50 / £12.50.
VENUE: Corn Exchange, Cambridge city
www.cornex.co.uk.
Sat 21 Sep: UN International Day of Peace
Dear Ralph,
'Peace One Day' is asking the people of the world to honour and celebrate the UN International Day of Peace, a day of global ceasefire on the 21st September.
The vision of the Day extends far beyond the cessation of violent conflict and represents an opportunity for the people of the world to create a moment of global unity. I am writing on behalf of Jeremy Gilley, the founder of Peace One Day to ask if you would be willing to help us gain awareness of 21st September, the UN International Day of Peace, a day of global ceasefire.
Please visit our website at www.peaceoneday.org; alternatively I can be reached at Peace One Day on 020 7456 9180, or at web@peaceoneday.org
If you should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me.
In Peace, Rebekah Cairns, 'Peace One Day'
Sun 29 Sep: visit to the Sikh Diwans Cambridge 3:30 pm
he regional Sikh community meets on the LAST Sunday of each month in their temporary Gurdwara. We will listen to Indian music and recitals from the Guru Grand Sahib (sacred book) followed by a vegetarian meal.
Please be prepared to take off your shoes and cover your head with a cloth
(can be provided). Everyone is welcome. The beginning time is rather flexible.
Sikh contact: Amrik Sagoo, amrik.sagoo@talk21.com phone 01223 232 519.
Sat 5 Oct: GREEN FAIR St Neots with sacred circle dances, peace dances & devotional chanting
This year's fair will again be open from 10-4pm and include stalls from various individuals, groups and organisations around the ecology and healing. In the afternoon there is an upstairs programme with Stefanie (circle dances) and Ralph (peace dances & chanting). Green Fair contact: June on 01480 473 291.
VENUE: The Priory St Neots, near the river just north of the market square.
Fri 18 Oct: "Multi-Faith Britain" talk and discussion, 7.30 for 8pm
Discussion with some of the authors of a new book of that title, including Fr David Hart of Derby University Multi-Faith Centre and the World Congress of Faiths. A meeting of the Sea of Faith Network, exploring and promoting religious faith as a human creation. Inspirer of this group is Mr. Don Cupitt (former Dean of Immanuel College Cambridge). It was named and founded after a BBC TV series in 1984 with the same title.
The Cambridge 'Sea of Faith' group meets 3-4 times per year. Free of charge - all are welcome.
Convener of the group is Frank Walker, phone 01223 355 221.
VENUE: Unitarian Hall (behind the Unitarian Church)
, entrance Victoria Street, Cambridge (near to Drummer Street Bus Station, opposite Christ's Pieces).
Sat / Sun 19 / 20 Oct: a workshop for those who wish to communicate with spirit, 10am-4pm
This is a workshop for those who wish to communicate with spirit. It includes many aspects of mediumship. The teacher / facilitator is Fiona Smith - she is
excellent, and I can guarantee plenty of love and laughter in the experience. For details please contact Ginah on 07967 153 799.
Cost: £15 one day, £20 two days
Thanks Ralph -
great to share such a wonderful opportunity. Ginnah
Sun 20 Oct: “CELEBRATING LOVE” - 2nd Celebration of Community, 3-4pm
In the presence of the Mayor of Cambridge, Councillor Philippa Slatter This event aims to celebrate the many religions, faith groups and communities which are represented in Cambridge and the surrounding area. The theme of the meeting is ‘Love’ and more than a dozen different groups and communities are expected to offer a short contribution. The meeting will last for one hour and will be followed by refreshments.
This event is organised by the Cambridge Inter-Faith Group (NEW homepage: www.cam.net.uk/home/interfaith/) and will be followed by refreshments in the adjoining Hall.
VENUE: Unitarian Church (The Memorial Church), Emmanuel Road, Cambridge (near to Drummer Street Bus Station, opposite Christ’s Pieces)
Fri 25th October: talk of Lama Ato Rinpoche, 7.30pm
Rinpoche is recognised as the eighth incarnation of the Tenzin Tulkus, he is fully trained in the teachings and practices of both the Kagyu and Nyingmapas. In 1959 after leaving Tibet for India, His Holiness Dalai Lama placed him in charge of a monastery housing teachers of all four lineages. In 1967 he married and moved to Cambridge, where he lives with his wife and daughter. He worked at Fulbourn Psychiatric Hospital, Cambridge, until his retirement in 1981.
He regularly teaches at the Nezang Buddhist Meditation Group, which meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 1-45pm at Morley Memorial School, Blinco Grove (off Hills Road). Enquiries about the group to Jane Sandeman (01277) 222941
VENUE Friends Meeting House, Jesus Lane
Sat 26 Oct: One-day conference on Spirituality and Healing
10 am-4.30 pm
- Michael H Torosian: Surviving Cancer and Spirituality
- Veruschka Biddle: Healing the Human Mind and Spirit
- Margaret Bowker : The Patient's Experience
- John Bowker: A Multi-Faith Perspective
Tickets £15 (£5 for unwaged / retired / students) + £7.50 for lunch at Selwyn College if required; otherwise bring sandwiches. Send cheques payable to University of Cambridge to Rajashree Dhanaraj, Psychology and Religion Research Programme, Faculty of Divinity, West Road, Cambridge CB3 9BS. Tel: 01223 763016.
VENUE: Cambridge University Faculty of Divinity, Sidgwick Site, West Road.
Sat/Sun 26/27 Oct: Body Mind Soul Exhibition, 10-6pm
Thu 7 Nov: Depression - meeting and sharing experiences, 7pm
Experience the power and magic of sharing and listening to each other.
This meeting is open to everyone who is affected by depression, directly or indirectly.
Special guest and speaker: Cambridge therapist Marianne Rodolakis will give a short introduction to "The Journey", based on the book by Brandon Bays - see www.brandonbays.com
(Journeywork may last several hours and helps you access the root cause of your issue, whatever it may be, in order to let go and start the healing process.)
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Sat 9 & Sun10 Nov: "We are opening up in sweet surrender" - residential weekend with peace dances, devotional chanting and Taizé harmony singing with Ralph
A wonderful opportunity to spend a weekend in joyful singing and dancing in a spiritual retreat centre - click here for workshop details
Sun 10 Nov: Inter-Faith Visit to the Arati of the Indian Cultural and Community Association 6:20pm, Bharat Bhavan
The Cambridge Inter-Faith Group (www.cam.net.uk/home/interfaith/) invites to join us and visit the ICCA to attend their weekly traditional Hindu Arati. It will start at exactly 6.30 pm. The ceremony will last no more than 45 minutes and prasadam (blessed sweets) will be distributed afterwards. Please be prepared to take off your shoes.
VENUE: Bharat Bhavan (Old Library), 117 Mill Road
Sun 24 Nov: Cambridge Steiner School Art & Craft Advent Fair, 11.00a.m. - 4.00p.m.
The Cambridge Steiner School (reg. charity 1028116) organises hteit first Christmas Fair. There will be an organic cafe, craft stalls, massage, bio-dynamic food, candle dipping, puppet shows at 11:30 & 2pm, childrens crafts to make, face painting, a gnomes grotto and much more. Contact 295 691
Admission£1 incl. raffle ticket
VENUE: At the Barnwell Community Centre, Newmarket Rd. (opposite Ditton Lane) and Methodist Church next door
Mon, 25 Nov: "A general introduction to Zen Buddhism" by Rev. Raymond McGowan, 7-30pm
Rev. Raymond McGowan will be giving a general introduction to Zen Buddhism.
He comes from Throssel Hole Monastery in Northumberland which follows the
Soto Zen tradition, and he has been teaching for many years.
Everyone welcome - you do not have to be a student.
VENUE: in N7, Pembroke College
Tue 26 Nov: WHAT MAKES THINGS SACRED? 8pm, The Octagon, Wesley Church
The Cambridge Inter-Faith Group invites everyone for tonight's talk and discussion.
What do we mean when we say something is ‘sacred’ rather than ‘profane’? What kinds of things can be sacred, and how do they get that way? How do we treat sacred things and people? How do they become desacralised, deconsecrated, secularised? Please come with insights from your tradition.
Thu 28 Nov: "GANDHI" - the Oscar-winning biopic about Mahatma Gandhi 9:30pm
"His triumph changed the world....." The Oscar-winning biopic about Mahatma Gandhi, a young Indian lawyer who renounces worldly things in order to fight British imperialism in his native land.
PRICE: 2 pounds (free for Robinson College Film Soc members)
VENUE: Robinson College, Auditorium, Grange Road /Herschel Road, Newnham
Fri 29 Nov: Craig Jamieson: "The Perfection of Wisdom manuscripts", 7-30pm
An illustrated talk on the earliest dated illustrated Indian manuscript in the world and the earliest dated illustrated Nepalese manuscript in the world, with explanations of some stunning images from a thousand years ago, in remarkably good condition, and also a few unanswered questions for you to ponder.
Craig is the Keeper of Sanskrit Manuscripts at the University of Cambridge, having previously taught Buddhism at the University of Leicester. He has published a number of books including: The Perfection of Wisdom (Penguin Viking, with a preface by the Dalai Lama) and A study of Nagarjuna's Twenty Verses on the Great Vehicle (Mahayanavimsika).
for more information go to www.edlis.org/pow
We do not charge for these Dharma talks but room hire and travelling costs have to be met, so do please remember the Dana bowl.
Queries to dah48@cam.ac.uk or telephone 249732
VENUE: Friends Meeting House, 12 Jesus Lane, Cambridge city
Sat 30 Nov: German 'Weihnachtsmarkt' (Christmas bazaar) 11am - 3pm
If you are interested in the ethnic background of the director and webmaster of Rainbow Network Cambridge, you might like to visit a German style "Weihnachtsmarkt" with Glühwein, Erbsensuppe and more.
At 3pm the Christmas bazaar will end and the Advent season will be started with a service and singing at St. Mary's School.
Organised by the Lutherische Kirche Cambridge, phone: 356 167
http://homepages.tesco.net/~GermanLutheranChurchCambridge/.
VENUE: St Mary's Convent School, Bateman Street (next to the entrance of the Botanic Garden near Trumpinton Road).
Sat 30 Nov: "350 years Quakers" Celebration, 5-9pm
The Cambridge Hartington Grove Meeting of Friends celebrates with Music, entertainmment, presentations, activities for all ages... interspersed by comments from John Fox (Quaker founder 350 years ago). Friends from other meetings, Quaker friends and everyone interested in Quakerism are as always welcome.
Please bring and share 'finger' food.
Every 1st Sunday of the month, 8pm onwards. Tonight 'Pagan Pub Quiz'. All are welcome. People coming to this meeting are from various groups or backgrounds . See www.geocities.com/cambridgepagan - more details see Pagan Moot Cambridge
VENUE: "Fort St. George" Pub, Midsummer Common (at the
pedestrian bridge).
Sun 8 Dec: "Towards the Light" - a day with peace dances, devotional chanting and Taizé harmony singing with Ralph, 12noon - 6pm
Do something for your soul: get away from pre-Christmas stress - awaken your inner light - experience the spirit of community...
Cost: £8 - £12 (sliding scale according to your financial situation)
VENUE: Bharat Bhavan (Old Library) 117 Mill Road, Cambridge.
workshop details
Tue 31 Dec - new Year's Eve: 8pm - midnight bonfire
Short notice - last minute event for friends of the Rainbow Network Cambridge, Ralph, Vitalija and Tony:
From 8pm we will start a bonfire in the garden and have a little quiet (maybe some chanting) time until midnight. Please come straight into the garden if you are late and bring a drink or something to nibble.
Venue: @ Tony's - Ralph's previous home - 45 Walpole Road Cambridge
phone 571 517
Mon 7 Jan: Hare Krishna kirtan & Bhagavad Gita followed by a feast, 7pm
