In 2007 the Bishop of London Challenged the Moot Community to seek to become contemplatives to be able to sustain the vision of Moot - to be able to discern a complex God in a complex culture.  The place of prayer and contemplation in our lives is therefore important as we seek to discern God. 

Our Moot Rhythm of Life in its aspirations and spiritual practices has an explicit expectation that we will go deeper in regular committed prayer.  As Karl Rahner, a German theologian has said, "Christians of the future will be mystics, or there will be no Christians at all".

Moot has for sometime been promoting new/old ways to engage with prayer, particularly forms of contemplation.  This prayer development day seeks to enable participants to explore and experience different forms and approaches to prayer, to work out what particular approaches resonate with what you seek to include in your spiritual time.

Julie Dunstan, a good friend of Moot and a spiritual director trained in forms of ignatian prayer will lead the day.  

This event is open to all people who are exploring prayer - whether you feel a novice, struggle with it or just want to go deeper.  

This event will be held in the Guild Church of St Mary Aldermary, the beautiful surroundings of one of the oldest churches in London, right next to Mansion House Tube (Exit 4) and 3 mins away from the Bank Tube, and 5 mins away from Cannon Street Station National Rail station.  It will start from 10am and finish at 3/3.30pm.  Do please bring a packed lunch.  There will also be coffee breaks.  

Bio on Julie Dunstan 

I have a particular interest in how Christian spirituality can (though often doesn't!) reach people at depth and foster growth and healing.  I want to help people experience God's presence in personal and authentic ways; to get people out of their heads and into their hearts; into God's heart.  I am a member of All Saints' Church, West Dulwich, and presently developing an alternative prayer project called All Saints' Soul Space.  I am married with one lovely daughter.  I am grateful for God's grace.