A Meeting of the Southern Chapter
of the Thomas Merton Society of Great Britain and Ireland
Exploring the Intra Faith Dialogue of Thomas Merton
with Fiona Garner
Saturday 27th June, 2009 - 11 am - 4 pm
The Sisters of Bethany, 7 Nelson Road, Southsea. PO5 2AR.
₤12 - including refreshments and light lunch
For further information, please contact Derek Reeve on 023 9282 7881 or at djwis@btinternet.com
Merton - Postmodern Guide for Troubled Times
led by Peter Tyler
Saturday 31st October, 2009 - 10.30 am - 4 pm
This day will involve exploring how Merton's approach to Christian spirituality offers a vision of Christianity for the (troubled) beginning of the new millennium.
The Sion Center for Dialogue and Encounter, 34, Chepstow Villas, London, W11 2QZ.
Tea and coffee will be provided but please bring a packed lunch.
Cost: ₤14 members; ₤ 17 non-members
To Book: Send a cheque
(payable to the Thomas Merton Society) and s.a.e. to Stephen Dunhill at:
2 Western Villas, Western Road, Crediton, Devon. EX17 3NA.
Dr. Peter Tyler is Senior Lecturer at St. Mary's University College, Strawberry Hill, Twickenham and Programme Director of the M.A. in Pastoral Theology. He has a particular interest in Christian spirituality and the mystical tradition. He writes regularly on these topics, including several articles on Thomas Merton, and is also a registered psychotherapist in private practice.
Eighth General Meeting and Conference
of the Thomas Merton Society of Great Britain and Ireland
"the night spirit and the dawn air"
Oakham School, Rutland
Friday 9th April - Sunday 11th April, 2010
Further details to be announced . . .
Commemorating Merton
Speakers:
Most Rt. Revd. Dr. Rowan Williams
Dr. Paul M. Pearson.
on the 40th Anniversary of Merton's Death
The text of the Archbishop of Canterbury's address is available on the web: